Episode Details

Episode Topic: A History and Politics of Hope

In an era scarred by “human wrongs,” how does a nation sustain an indomitable spirit? This session explores Ukraine’s transformation from Soviet subjects to sovereign historical actors. By redefining hope as a defiant, collective pursuit of justice rather than passive wishful thinking, our panel offers a profound roadmap for democratic resilience and global solidarity.

Featured Speakers:

• George Liber, University of Alabama Birmingham
• Father Yuriy Shchurko, Ukrainian Catholic University
• A. James McAdams, University of Notre Dame
• Sophia Wilson, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
• Emily Channell-Justice, Harvard University

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Revolutions of Hope.

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