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The Global Current is the Seton Hall School of Diplomacy’s premier podcast on international affairs. Each week, we explore and analyze a news story making waves around the world. From the Capitol Hill riots to the Uighur camps in China, Current members break down pressing stories while engaging in thoughtful conversation with fellow students and faculty. Catch the Current on Instagram @TheGlobalCurrent and tune in live every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. EST on 89.5 FM WSOU.
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Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
The so-called Freedom Convoy in Canada saw hundreds of truck drivers and other right-wing activists protesting vaccine mandates. While the convoy was dispersed by police, the sentiment spilled south into the U.S., sparking new protests against pandemic measures.
Join the Global Current today as we dissect the convoy and its wider implications with Analysts Kieran Besancon and Christopher Benítez Cuartas. Afterward, News Briefer David Babigian recaps some of the most pressing stories from around the world this week.
This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer - Jarrett Dang, Associate Producers - Jasmine DeLeon and Hamzah Khan, Host - Drew Starbuck, Technical Producers - Andrew Raccuglia. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent!
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