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Debating Progressive Public Policy with Glenn Loury and Briahna Joy Gray
On this episode, Trending Globally was thrilled to welcome a special guest host: Glenn Loury, professor of economics at the Watson Institute. In addi…
3 years, 11 months ago
Earth Day Special: What the War in Ukraine Means for a Green Energy Transition
This year, Earth Day marks the beginning of the ninth week of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A geopolitical and military crisis that quickly transform…
3 years, 11 months ago
What’s Really Behind the Fight Over “Critical Race Theory” in America’s Schools
Over the past few years, America’s schools have become a battleground in our national politics. Debates about how we teach history and explore issues…
3 years, 11 months ago
From Ukraine to Taiwan, Understanding ‘Spheres of Influence’
The war in Ukraine has upended what many of us thought we knew about the world today. Whether we’re thinking about Russia and Europe or China and Tai…
4 years ago
Fiona Hill on Russia, the US, Economic Decline, and Demagoguery
Fiona Hill became a household name in 2019, as a witness during President Trump’s first impeachment hearing. But before all that, she was an intellig…
4 years ago
The Fight for Democracy in Nicaragua
This past November, Daniel Ortega was reelected as president of Nicaragua. He ensured his victory by imprisoning his political opponents and launchin…
4 years, 1 month ago
What We Get Wrong About Safety and Security at the US-Mexico Border
In this episode you’ll hear from Ieva Jusionyte, an anthropologist and associate professor of international security and anthropology at the Watson I…
4 years, 1 month ago
When It Comes to Russia and Ukraine, Nothing is Simple
Over the past few months, Russian President Vladimir Putin has built up a massive military presence on Russia’s border with Ukraine.
As a result, pu…
4 years, 2 months ago
For the US Military, Fossil Fuel is the ‘Lifeblood.’ Here's What that Means for the Planet.
The B-2 Spirit, known as the ‘Stealth Bomber,’ is one of the most advanced aircrafts in the US military. It has a fuel efficiency of about 4.2 gallon…
4 years, 2 months ago
January 6: One Year After the Capitol Insurrection, What Have We Learned?
It’s been 12 months since a mob of American citizens, driven by the false belief that the presidential election had been stolen from Donald Trump, a…
4 years, 2 months ago