NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 25, 2026San Diego
The Global Aid Crisis: A Discussion on International Relief
This program explores the breakdown of the international aid system following the closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) last year. Host Ian Bremmer and guest David Miliband discuss the consequences of this collapse and the future of global humanitarian relief.
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Understanding the collapse of major aid organizations helps residents grasp how global crises are currently being managed or neglected.
Key Facts
- The program airs on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV.
- The discussion focuses on the impact of the closure of USAID on international relief efforts.
- David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, is the featured guest.