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.
Location:
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
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
Duration: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
Duration: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
Duration: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
Duration:00:42:48
Are college being influenced by foreign money?
4/17/2024
Joel Kotkin discusses the influence of foreign money on college campuses.
Duration: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
Duration: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.
Duration: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
Duration: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
Duration: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.
Duration: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.
Duration: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.
Duration: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
Duration: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
Duration:00:48:04
Will Pope Francis' synodical conference produce changes in the Catholic Church?
10/18/2023
Reporter Claire Giangrave discusses Pope Francis' synod on synodality.
Duration:00:47:33
How will the Israel/Hamas conflict end?
10/14/2023
Peter Hoffman associate professor of international affairs for the New School in NYC discusses the Israel/Hamas conflict.
Duration:00:44:04
Is there a solution to the global food crisis?
10/4/2023
Alice Macdonald Director for the Hungry for Action campaign discusses the global food crisis.
Duration:00:35:04
Can a new economic theory explain the constant wealth disparity between various groups?
9/27/2023
Dr. Wlliam Darity discusses Stratification Economics
Duration:00:38:38
What are the expectations of the UN General Assembly?
9/20/2023
Mark Goldberg of the Global Dispatches podcast discusses the expectations for the 78th United Nations General Assembly.
Duration:00:37:07
How close is the world to a nuclear conflict? Part Two
9/13/2023
Kelsey Davenport Director of Policy for the Arms Control Association continues discussion about nuclear disarmament and nuclear conflicts.
Duration:00:53:27