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Ep. 22Feb 23, 202646:26

The state of american news media. Can it regain the trust of the public?

Dr. Diana Owen, professor of political science at Georgetown University, discusses the state of American news media.

Dr. Diana Owen

Dr. Diana Owen

Georgetown University

Ep. 21Jan 26, 202658:50

Can Greenland survive American Imperialism?

Dr. Marlene Wind, professor of political science at the University of Copenhagen, discusses the consequences of America's attempt to take over Greenland and whether relations between Europe and America can be repaired?

Dr. Marlene Wind

University of Copenhagen

Ep. 20Jan 19, 202642:40

BREXIT: Failure or success?

Dr. Dafyyd Townley Senior Fellow at Portsmouth Military discusses the consequences of BREXIT.

Dr. Dafyyd Townley

Portsmouth Military

Ep. 19Jan 5, 202646:19

The crisis in Sudan

The situation in Sudan is regarded as the greatest humanitarian crisis in the world today. Dr. Khalid Mendani discuss the root causes and how it may end.

Dr. Khalid Mendani

Sudan Expert

Ep. 18Dec 22, 202533:38

What's Next For Venezuela?

Dr. Michael Shifter talks about the crisis in Venezuela.

Dr. Michael Shifter

Venezuela Expert

Ep. 17Mar 5, 202540:56

Is the Trump administration looking to split with the transatlantic alliance?

The Trump administration has caused tension with the transatlantic alliance in terms of defense security and trade and seeks to build a relationship with Russia. Is the 80 year old transatlantic alliance headed for a split?

Ep. 16Feb 26, 202529:52

Will tariffs solve America's fentanyl crisis?

As America's fentanyl crisis continues, the Trump Administration is using tariffs to contend with the problem. History however shows that previous attempts to control supply have routinely failed. How should America be facing its fentanyl crisis?

Ep. 15Feb 19, 202530:27

Trump and the mainline church, a conflict of visions

The Trump administration has made false accusations against Catholic Charities and the Lutheran organization Global Refuge about its immigration efforts. Is the Trump administration attempting to delegitimize the mainline church in order to lift up Christian nationalism? Rev. Peter Cook executive director of the New York State Council of Churches joins us.

Rev. Peter Cook

NY State Council of Churches

Ep. 14Feb 12, 202530:39

Is the media still struggling to find a way to cover Trump?

Diana Owen Prof of Political Science at Georgetown University discusses how media organizations are trying different ways to effectively cover the 2nd Trump Administration.

Diana Owen

Diana Owen

Georgetown University

Ep. 13Feb 5, 202527:06

AI and the workforce

As AI has evolved exponentially, how will it affect the workforce? Dara Dotson founder of the Global Workforce Resilience Advisory Board discusses the potential impact on the workforce as well as efforts to mitigate the challenges.

Dara Dotson

Global Workforce Resilience Advisory Board

Ep. 12Jun 5, 202447:51

Genocides throughout the world

Dr. Kerry Whigham Director of Research and Online Education at the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities discusses how genocides can be prevented.

Dr. Kerry Whigham

Auschwitz Institute

Ep. 11May 22, 202440:45

South Africa after apartheid

New York Times Johannesburg Bureau Chief John Eligon discusses South Africa since the end of apartheid.

John Eligon

John Eligon

NYT Johannesburg Bureau Chief

Ep. 10May 15, 202448:18

What's next for the United Methodist Church?

Heather Hahn Associate Editor for the United Methodist News Service discusses the aftermath of the 2024 general convention.

Heather Hahn

United Methodist News Service

Ep. 9May 1, 202442:48

How secure are undersea infrastructures?

Dr. Marion Mesmer Senior Research Fellow in the International Security program at Chatham House discusses the potential conflicts in the Baltic region's undersea infrastructure.

Dr. Marion Mesmer

Chatham House

Ep. 8Apr 17, 20241:03:08

Are colleges being influenced by foreign money?

Joel Kotkin discusses the influence of foreign money on college campuses.

Joel Kotkin

Joel Kotkin

Political Commentator

Ep. 7Apr 3, 202448:09

Vatican Reporter Claire Giangrave on Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality

Vatican Reporter Claire Giangrave discusses the implications of Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality.

Claire Giangrave

Vatican Reporter, Religion News Service

Ep. 6Mar 27, 202442:03

Fighting against government corruption

Kinda Hattar Director for the Middle East and North Africa for Transparency International discusses how they are fighting against public corruption.

Kinda Hattar

Transparency International

Ep. 5Mar 20, 202444:46

Climate change and global warming: A Clear and Present Danger

Jeff Ordower Director for 350.org North America discusses the progress and challenges of fighting climate change and global warming.

Jeff Ordower

Jeff Ordower

350.org North America

Ep. 4Mar 6, 202452:40

The increasing internal violence in Haiti and Ecuador

Sandra Pelligrini and Tiziano Breda of the Armed Conflict Location and Event Project discuss the growing violence in Haiti and Ecuador.

Sandra Pelligrini & Tiziano Breda

Armed Conflict Location & Event Project

Ep. 3Dec 6, 202337:16

Will Taiwan's presidential election result in prosperity or conflict?

Taiwan News reporter Jono Thomson discusses Taiwan's upcoming presidential election.

Jono Thomson

Taiwan News Reporter

Ep. 2Nov 29, 202335:35

Why nations must provide more for Ukraine

Robert Vass President of GLOBEC the prominent European think tank discusses why nations must provide more to support Ukraine.

Robert Vass

GLOBEC European Think Tank

Ep. 1Nov 22, 2023varies

Is social media a liability for our politics?

Prof Diana Owen of Georgetown University discusses the effects of social media on today's politics.

Prof. Diana Owen

Prof. Diana Owen

Georgetown University

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