Episode 211: The Australian Bushfires

In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki discuss the devastating bushfires in Australia.

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Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: 

• Fire is ravaging Australia. Natalia referred to this Washington Post piece about the politicization of the fires. Niki discussed the long history of bushfires in Australia.

In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:

• Natalia recommended Ashley Fetters’ Atlantic article, “The Boys Who Wear Shorts All Winter.”
• Neil discussed Campbell Robinson and Elizabeth Dias’ New York Times article, “United Methodist Church Announces Plan to Split Over Same-Sex Marriage.”
• Niki shared Afua Hirsch’s New York Times article, “Black Britons Know Why Meghan Wants Out.”