Past Episodes

May 1, 2024

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 regions undersea infrastructure
How secure are undersea infrastructures?
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How secure are undersea infrastructures?
April 17, 2024

Are college being influenced by foreign money?

Joel Kotkin discusses the influence of foreign money on college campuses.
Are college being influenced by foreign money?
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Are college being influenced by foreign money?
April 3, 2024

Claire Giangrave Vatican Reporter for Religion News Service provides update on Pope Francios' Synod on Synodality

Vatican Reporter Claire Giangrave discusses the implications of Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality
Claire Giangrave Vatican Reporter for Religion News Service provides update on Pope Francios' Synod on Synodality
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Claire Giangrave Vatican Reporter for Religion News Service provides update on Pope Francios' Synod on Synodality
March 27, 2024

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.
Fighting against government corruption
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Fighting against government corruption
March 20, 2024

Climate change and global warning A Clear and Present Danger

Jeff Ordower Direct for 350.org North America discusses the progress and challenges of fighting climate change and global warning
Climate change and global warning A Clear and Present Danger
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Climate change and global warning A Clear and Present Danger
March 6, 2024

The increasing of 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
The increasing of internal violence in Haiti and Ecuador
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The increasing of internal violence in Haiti and Ecuador
Dec. 6, 2023

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

Taiwan News reporter Jono Thomson discusses Taiwan's upcoming presidential election.
Will Taiwan's presidential election result in prosperity or conflict?
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Will Taiwan's presidential election result in prosperity or conflict?
Nov. 29, 2023

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.
Why nations must provide more for Ukraine.
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Why nations must provide more for Ukraine.
Nov. 22, 2023

Is social media a liability for our politics?

Prof Diana Owen of Georgetown University discusses the effects of social media on today's politics.
Is social media a liability for our politics?
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Is social media a liability for our politics?
Nov. 13, 2023

Israel's war against Hamas

Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Lt. Colonel Peter Lerner speaks about the Israel war against Hamas
Israel's war against Hamas
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Israel's war against Hamas
Oct. 25, 2023

Why is crimmigration a part of immigration policy?

Author and assistant professor at the Marxe School for Public and International Affairs discusses the policy of crimmigration
Why is crimmigration a part of immigration policy?
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Why is crimmigration a part of immigration policy?
Oct. 18, 2023

Will Pope Francis' synodical conference produce changes in the Catholic Church?

Reporter Claire Giangrave discusses Pope Francis' synod on synodality.
Will Pope Francis' synodical conference produce changes in the Catholic Church?
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Will Pope Francis' synodical conference produce changes in the Catholic Church?
Oct. 14, 2023

How will the Israel/Hamas conflict end?

Peter Hoffman associate professor of international affairs for the New School in NYC discusses the Israel/Hamas conflict.
How will the Israel/Hamas conflict end?
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How will the Israel/Hamas conflict end?
Oct. 4, 2023

Is there a solution to the global food crisis?

Alice Macdonald Director for the Hungry for Action campaign discusses the global food crisis.
Is there a solution to the global food crisis?
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Is there a solution to the global food crisis?
Can a new economic theory explain the constant wealth disparity between various groups?
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Can a new economic theory explain the constant wealth disparity between various groups?
Sept. 20, 2023

What are the expectations of the UN General Assembly?

Mark Goldberg of the Global Dispatches podcast discusses the expectations for the 78th United Nations General Assembly.
What are the expectations of the UN General Assembly?
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What are the expectations of the UN General Assembly?
Sept. 13, 2023

How close is the world to a nuclear conflict? Part Two

Kelsey Davenport Director of Policy for the Arms Control Association continues discussion about nuclear disarmament and nuclear conflicts.
How close is the world to a nuclear conflict? Part Two
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How close is the world to a nuclear conflict? Part Two
Sept. 6, 2023

How close is the world to a nuclear conflict? Part one

Dr. John Carl Baker of the Ploughshares Fund discusses the state of nuclear disarmament and the threat of nuclear conflict.
How close is the world to a nuclear conflict? Part one
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How close is the world to a nuclear conflict? Part one
Aug. 30, 2023

Mynamar: Is it a failed state?

Economist Dr. Sean Turnell who was imprisoned by the Myanmar military talks about the civil war in Myanmar and its future.
Mynamar: Is it a failed state?
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Mynamar: Is it a failed state?
Aug. 23, 2023

Malaysia-Aftermath of the election

Bridget Welsh discusses the implications of the recent election in Malaysia for the nation, region, global politics and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
Malaysia-Aftermath of the election
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Malaysia-Aftermath of the election
Aug. 9, 2023

The crisis in Niger

Dr. Stephanie Savell discusses the coup in Niger and its implications.
The crisis in Niger
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The crisis in Niger
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The Aguilar Conversations: A Global Perspective Podcast Promo
Aug. 2, 2023

Afghanistan: Can it be saved?

Dr. Nipa Banerjee discusses the plight of the Afghan people since the withdrawal of international forces.
Afghanistan: Can it be saved?
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Afghanistan: Can it be saved?
July 26, 2023

Brazil: Reclaiming its role as a global player

Dr. Andre Pagliarini discusses how Brazil under President Lula is looking to re-position itself as a global player.
Brazil: Reclaiming its role as a global player
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Brazil: Reclaiming its role as a global player