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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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Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Join the Global Current today for an expert spotlight interview with Dr. Yanzhong Huang, a global health expert who teaches at the Seton Hall School of Diplomacy, conducted by Sydney Dyer.
Dr. Huang teaches mainly on global health at the School of Diplomacy and recently published a book titled Toxic Politics: China's Environmental Health Crisis and Its Challenge to the Chinese State. He directs the School's Center for Global Health Studies, which examines global health issues from a foreign policy and security perspective. He is also a Senior Fellow for Global Health at the Council on Foreign Relations and the founding editor of Global Health Governance: The Scholarly Journal for the New Health Security Paradigm.
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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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Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Sunday Feb 27, 2022
Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, aid groups have been warning the country's fragile economy could collapse amid a withdrawal of Western support. Now, Afghanistan is facing a full-blown humanitarian crisis amid widespread food security. While the United States and some other nations have sent limited aid, experts are warning that it's not nearly enough.
Join the Global Current today as we dissect the crisis and its implications with Analysts Maryam Ali and Abby Knaus. Afterward, News Briefer Soraya Cuvilly 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!
Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
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Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Sunday Feb 20, 2022
Tensions along the Ukraine-Russia border are soaring amid Russia's continued amassing of over 100,000 troops. U.S. President Joe Biden has warned of an imminent invasion, and Western nations are trying to pursue diplomacy to prevent a war.
Join the Global Current today as we dissect the crisis and its implications with Analysts Liam Brucker-Casey and Sydney Dyer. Afterward, News Briefer Bobby Kile 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!
Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
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Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
The Beijing Winter Olympics are in full swing, and this year is no short of controversy. Allegations of human rights violations, censorship, and Western diplomatic boycotts all accompany this year's games. We dive into the details.
Join the Global Current today as we dissect the crisis and its implications with Analysts Maryam Ali and Christopher Benitez-Cuartas. Afterward, News Briefer Joshua Powanda 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!
Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music
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Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Join the Global Current today for its third expert interview conducted by Kristen McGuire.
Aviva Rosenthal is the Director of the Office of International Relations at the Smithsonian Institution, where she oversees the successful implementation of the Institution's extensive variety of programs, projects, and research. As Director, she also continues to help develop and sustain strategic partnerships. She has had a career with over 25 years of experience in various sectors, and has been a part of the Smithsonian Institution since 2013.
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Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Join the Global Current today for its second expert interview conducted by Liam Brucker-Casey.
Phil Gurski is the president and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Limited, and hosts his own podcast and YouTube channel where he discusses counter-terrorism and intelligence. Gurski has extensive experience with counter-terrorism and government intelligence in Canada as an analyst for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Gurski has written six books concerning terrorism and his most recent book, “The Peaceable Kingdom: A History of Terrorism in Canada From Confederation To The Present” is out now.
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Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
EU nations are on edge following a surge of predominantly Middle-Eastern migrants at the Poland-Belarus border. Leaders within the bloc have condemned the Belarusian government, which some say has purposefully placed migrants on the border to apply pressure.
Join the Global Current today as we dissect the crisis and its implications with Analysts Catherine Anderson and Christopher Benitez-Cuartas. Afterward, News Briefer Drew Starbuck 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 Joaquin Matamis, Host - Eric Bunce, Technical Producers - Chimdi Chukwukere and Andrew Raccuglia. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent!
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Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Sunday Nov 21, 2021
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Sunday Nov 14, 2021