Past Episodes

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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Oct. 18, 2023

Will Pope Francis' synodical conference produce changes in the Cathol…

Reporter Claire Giangrave discusses Pope Francis' synod on synodality.

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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.

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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.

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Sept. 27, 2023

Can a new economic theory explain the constant wealth disparity betwe…

Dr. Wlliam Darity discusses Stratification Economics

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