Maduro clings on, Facebook’s 15th and an Iranian pop-provocateur
Our new daily podcast gives you context and clarity on the stories shaping your world
INTERNAL AND international pressure on President Nicolás Maduro have brought Venezuela to the brink of change. As Facebook turns 15, it’s lurching from crisis to crisis—and still making money hand over fist. We ask whether it has, on balance, been good for the world. Finally, there’s an Iranian pop star who was once a darling of the regime. What’s changed? Runtime: 18:55 min.
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