Past Episodes

The state of american news media. Can it regain the trust of the public?
Feb. 23, 2026

The state of american news media. Can it regain the trust of the publ…

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

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Can Greenland survive American Imperialism?
Jan. 26, 2026

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?

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BREXIT: Failure or success?
Jan. 19, 2026

BREXIT: Failure or success?

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

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The crisis in Sudan
Jan. 5, 2026

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.

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What's Next For Venezuela?
Dec. 22, 2025

What's Next For Venezuela?

Dr. Michael Shifter talks about the crisis in Venezuela

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Is the Trump administration looking to split with the transatlantic alliance?
March 7, 2025

Is the Trump administration looking to split with the transatlantic a…

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?

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Is the Trump administration looking to split with the transatlantic alliance?
March 5, 2025

Is the Trump administration looking to split with the transatlantic a…

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?

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Will tariffs solve America's fentynal crisis?
Feb. 26, 2025

Will tariffs solve America's fentynal 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...

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Trump and the mainline church, a conflict of visions
Feb. 19, 2025

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 chu...

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Is the media still struggling to find a way to cover Trump?
Feb. 12, 2025

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

Over the years news media organizations like MSNBC, CNN have struggled to find a way to cover the Trump presidency. Diana Owen Prof of Political Science at Georgetown University discusses how media organizations are trying di...

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AI and the workforce
Feb. 5, 2025

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 chall...

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Genocides throughout the world
June 5, 2024

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​ and Assistant Professor of Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention at Binghamton Univers...

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South Africa after apartheid
May 22, 2024

South Africa after apartheid

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

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What's next for the United Methodist Church?
May 15, 2024

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

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How secure are undersea infrastructures?
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

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Are college being influenced by foreign money?
April 17, 2024

Are college being influenced by foreign money?

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

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Claire Giangrave Vatican Reporter for Religion News Service provides update on Pope Francios' Synod on Synodality
April 3, 2024

Claire Giangrave Vatican Reporter for Religion News Service provides …

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

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Fighting against government corruption
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.

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Climate change and global warning A Clear and Present Danger
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

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The increasing of internal violence in Haiti and Ecuador
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

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Will Taiwan's presidential election result in prosperity or conflict?
Dec. 6, 2023

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

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

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Why nations must provide more for Ukraine.
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.

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Is social media a liability for our politics?
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.

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Israel's war against Hamas
Nov. 13, 2023

Israel's war against Hamas

Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Lt. Colonel Peter Lerner speaks about the Israel war against Hamas

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