The Aguilar Conversations: A Global Perspective
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Whether we admit or not or are even aware of it, we are all global citizens. While we are citizens of a particular nation, what happens beyond our borders has both positive and negative effects on our lives. The goal of the Aguilar Conversations is to inform its listeners of issues beyond their borders. Whether those issues are today's headlines, or little-known issues, the Aguilar Conversations engages experts from the world of academia, politics, journalism, religion and advocacy about global issues and their impact.
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United States
Description:
Whether we admit or not or are even aware of it, we are all global citizens. While we are citizens of a particular nation, what happens beyond our borders has both positive and negative effects on our lives. The goal of the Aguilar Conversations is to inform its listeners of issues beyond their borders. Whether those issues are today's headlines, or little-known issues, the Aguilar Conversations engages experts from the world of academia, politics, journalism, religion and advocacy about global issues and their impact.
Language:
English
Episodes
Is the Trump administration looking to split with the transatlantic alliance?
3/7/2025
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?
Duración:00:41:02
Is the Trump administration looking to split with the transatlantic alliance?
3/5/2025
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?
Duración:00:40:56
Will tariffs solve America's fentynal crisis?
2/26/2025
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 its fentanyl crisis?
Duración:00:29:52
Trump and the mainline church, a conflict of visions
2/19/2025
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 church in order to lift up Christian nationalism. Rev. Peter Cook executive director of the New York State Council of Churches joins us to discuss this issue.
Duración:00:30:27
Is the media still struggling to find a way to cover Trump?
2/12/2025
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 different ways to effectively cover the 2nd Trump Administration. The question is whether this time will be different.
Duración:00:30:39
AI and the workforce
2/5/2025
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 challenges.
Duración:00:27:06
Genocides throughout the world
6/5/2024
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 University discusses how genocides can be prevented
Duración:00:47:51
South Africa after apartheid
5/22/2024
New York Times Johannesburg Bureau Chief John Eligon discusses South Africa since the end of apartheid
Duración:00:40:45
What's next for the United Methodist Church?
5/15/2024
Heather Hahn Associate Editor for the United Methodist News Service discusses the aftermath of the 2024 general convention
Duración:00:48:18
How secure are undersea infrastructures?
5/1/2024
Dr. Marion Mesmer Senior Research Fellow in the International Security program at Chatham House discusses the potential conflicts in the Baltic regions undersea infrastructure
Duración:00:42:48
Are college being influenced by foreign money?
4/17/2024
Joel Kotkin discusses the influence of foreign money on college campuses.
Duración:01:03:08
Claire Giangrave Vatican Reporter for Religion News Service provides update on Pope Francios' Synod on Synodality
4/3/2024
Vatican Reporter Claire Giangrave discusses the implications of Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality
Duración:00:48:09
Fighting against government corruption
3/27/2024
Kinda Hattar Director for the Middle East and North Africa for Transparency International discusses how they are fighting against public corruption.
Duración:00:42:03
Climate change and global warning A Clear and Present Danger
3/20/2024
Jeff Ordower Direct for 350.org North America discusses the progress and challenges of fighting climate change and global warning
Duración:00:44:46
The increasing of internal violence in Haiti and Ecuador
3/6/2024
Sandra Pelligrini and Tiziano Breda of the Armed Conflict Location and Event Project discuss the growing violence in Haiti and Ecuador
Duración:00:52:40
Will Taiwan's presidential election result in prosperity or conflict?
12/6/2023
Taiwan News reporter Jono Thomson discusses Taiwan's upcoming presidential election.
Duración:00:37:16
Why nations must provide more for Ukraine.
11/29/2023
Robert Vass President of GLOBEC the prominent European think tank discusses why nations must provide more to support Ukraine.
Duración:00:35:35
Is social media a liability for our politics?
11/22/2023
Prof Diana Owen of Georgetown University discusses the effects of social media on today's politics.
Duración:00:40:25
Israel's war against Hamas
11/13/2023
Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Lt. Colonel Peter Lerner speaks about the Israel war against Hamas
Duración:00:19:01
Why is crimmigration a part of immigration policy?
10/25/2023
Author and assistant professor at the Marxe School for Public and International Affairs Felicia Arriaga discusses the policy of crimmigration
Duración:00:48:04