Past Episodes

July 5, 2023

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Dr. Mitri Raheb joins us from Bethlehem in the West Bank to discuss the Palestinian plight.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The Aguilar Conversations: A Global Perspective
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict
June 28, 2023

Religious institutions in international affairs

Isaiah Toroitich, Head of Global Advocacy for the Lutheran World Federation, discusses the role of religious institutions in global affairs.
Religious institutions in international affairs
The Aguilar Conversations: A Global Perspective
Religious institutions in international affairs
June 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence: A benefit to society or a clear and present danger?

From the United Kingdom Dr. Dafydd Townley discusses the pros and cons of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence: A benefit to society or a clear and present danger?
The Aguilar Conversations: A Global Perspective
Artificial intelligence: A benefit to society or a clear and present danger?
June 14, 2023

The Global Housing Crisis

Matthew Dunbar and Dr. Maria Carrizosa from Habitat for Humanity joins us to discuss the global housing crisis
The Global Housing Crisis
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The Global Housing Crisis
June 7, 2023

Dr. Zachariah Mampilly discusses the influences of major powers in Africa.

As the world's major powers compete for influence, is the continent of Africa in danger of facing a new form of colonialism?
Dr. Zachariah Mampilly discusses the influences of major powers in Africa.
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Dr. Zachariah Mampilly discusses the influences of major powers in Africa.
June 7, 2023

Is it time to end the Cuban embargo? Part two

Dr. Michael Bustamante, Associate Professor of History and the Emilio Bacardi Moreau Chair in Cuban and Cuban American studies at the University of Miami, continues the discussion on normalizing relations between Cuba and the Untied States
Is it time to end the Cuban embargo? Part two
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Is it time to end the Cuban embargo? Part two
June 7, 2023

What is the state of the war in Ukraine?

Asami Terajima, reporter from the Kviv Independent and recipient of the George Weidenfeld award for journalism, joins me to discuss the state of the war in Ukraine.
What is the state of the war in Ukraine?
The Aguilar Conversations: A Global Perspective
What is the state of the war in Ukraine?
June 7, 2023

Is it time to end the Cuban embargo? Part one

The embargo against Cuba has been in effect for over 60 years. President Obama’s attempt to re-engage Cuba was reversed by Donald Trump. Is it time to engage Cuba in a manner that is productive?
Is it time to end the Cuban embargo? Part one
The Aguilar Conversations: A Global Perspective
Is it time to end the Cuban embargo? Part one