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What do Trump and Erdogan want out of the US-Turkey relationship?
November 13, 2019

After the offensive against Syrian Kurds and hostile actions towards NATO many say Turkey's President Erdogan did not deserve the honor of a White House visit with U.S. President Trump. Professor Hossein Askari of GWU joins us to discuss what Trump ...

The St. Louis ‘Red Line’ of poverty and violence
November 13, 2019

St. Louis, a once prosperous American city, has been ravaged by decades of chronic poverty and violent crime. We're joined by producer Danny Gold, whose latest feature, 'The Red Line', examines the lives of those caught in a cycle of social neglect - a...

Chile’s Vice Minister of Trade, Rodrigo Yanez, on the violent unrest in his country
November 11, 2019

Chile has been in the grips of mass demonstrations and violence. Scores dead, thousands arrested, and no ending in sight. Chilean Vice Minister of Trade Rodrigo Yanez joined us to talk about the growing crisis in his country and what, if anything,

Trump impeachment inquiry: How messy is this going to get?
November 08, 2019

The impeachment inquiry against President Trump is ramping up. But with the 2020 election around the corner - and legal stakes rising for the President, many are asking - “how messy is this going to get?” We're joined by Steve Chaggaris,

How toxic smog turned Delhi into a ‘gas chamber’
November 06, 2019

Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has likened the current pollution crisis to a "gas chamber". But how did this come about? And can anything be done? Dr. Sweta Chakraborty, a behavioral scientist with expertise in climate science joins the podcast.

What does Iranian soccer have to do with women’s rights?
November 04, 2019

Was Iran allowing women to attend a soccer game a signal of change to come - or just a cosmetic distraction from the issue of women’s rights. We were joined by Katayoun Khosrwyar, former Head coach of Iran’s Under 19 women’s National Team.

Neil deGrasse Tyson pt.2: Can space exploration save humanity?
November 01, 2019

In part two of our interview with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, we talked about the amazing finds within our solar system, and how space exploration may be the key to humanity’s future - and survival.

Neil deGrasse Tyson pt.1: Is science denial holding us back?
October 30, 2019

In part one of our interview with acclaimed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, we spoke about climate change, flat earthers, the BIG Bang, and the irony of denying science from a cell phone.

Will Baghdadi’s death affect the war on ISIL?
October 28, 2019

What impact will the death of ISIL chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi have on the terror organization moving forward? Are they truly on the decline - or merely laying dormant. We are joined by Ruwan Al-Rejoleh, founder of geopolitical consultancy firm TawasolCom.

Catalonia protests: How far will they go?
October 25, 2019

Barcelona has been gripped by violent protest after Spain sent Catalan independence leaders to prison. But is it all about independence? Pablo Pardo of the Spanish newspaper El Mundo shares his take on the latest unrest in Catalonia.