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Education Podcasts
Tune in every week to learn from All-American Model UN Director Frank Pobutkiewicz about Model UN strategies, how the UN functions, and current events.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
Tune in every week to learn from All-American Model UN Director Frank Pobutkiewicz about Model UN strategies, how the UN functions, and current events.
Twitter:
@allamericanmun
Language:
English
Contact:
617-702-4888
Episodes
Episode 6 Qatar Quits OPEC, Trusteeship Council, Setting MUN Team Expectations, and Draft Resolutions
12/10/2018
In the News:
Qatar announces it will withdraw from OPEC.
UN Deep Dive:
Exploring the UN Trusteeship Council, a principal organ of the United Nations and defunct since 1994.
MUN Strategy:
Understand why it's important to set expectation for your Model UN team to avoid future conflicts.
Model UN Coach's Corner:
Learn how to properly structure a draft resolution.
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Duration:00:11:25
Episode 4 British Cabinet Minister Calls for New Brexit Vote, The Economic and Social Council, Tips for the Speakers Lists, and Practicing Motions
11/10/2018
In the News:
Another British cabinet member has resigned, and on his way out, Jo Johnson called for new referendum on Brexit.
UN Deep Dive:
The Economic and Social Council's impact goes beyond issuing reports and declarations. Learn about the structures and work of ECOSOC.
MUN Strategy:
Learn about the Speakers List. How can you use it to your advantage? I'll let you in on some tips and strategies.
Model UN Coach's Corner:
You need to know how to raise a motion. I'll tell you how you...
Duration:00:16:58
Episode 3 Angela Merkel Steps Down, UN Human Rights Council, Structuring Draft Resolutions, Unmod Practice
10/29/2018
In the News:
Angela Merkel has announced she will not stand for re-election. How does the Germany political system work? How has she been in power so long?
UN Deep Dive:
The Human Rights Council replaces the Commission on Human Rights. Has it been more effective? Why did the General Assembly create it?
MUN Strategy:
Structuring a draft resolution will go a long way in improving that way you navigate a large committee. I tell you how to do it.
Model UN Coach's Corner:
You need to...
Duration:00:16:08
Episode 2 Migrant Caravan, UN General Assembly, Committee Assignments, and Opening Speeches at Model UN Conferences
10/24/2018
In the News:
A mass immigration caravan is headed towards the United States to seek asylum status, raising issues about the rights of refugees.
UN Deep Dive:
The General Assembly is one of the principle organs of the United Nations and has many responsibilities. Learn more about how the GA functions.
MUN Strategy:
Assigning positions for Model UN conferences can be complicated and burdensome. Learn how to remove stress from the assignment process.
Model UN Coach's Corner:
There's a...
Duration:00:15:37
Episode 1 Jamal Khashoggi, UN Founding, Choosing MUN Conferences, and Strategic Research
10/15/2018
In the News:
Journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a progressive journalist and citizen of Saudi Arabia, vanished after entering the Saudi embassy in Istanbul on Oct. 2nd. Turkey alleges he was murdered.
UN Deep Dive:
The term United Nations was coined by Franklin Roosevelt during WWII. How did the UN come into being? Who were the original members?
MUN Strategy:
Choosing conferences to attend is a critical part of setting your team up for success. I give you my advice for selecting the best...
Duration:00:15:57