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JAN 22, 2015 Podcast

Extreme Political Parties in Greece: Economic and Cultural Factors

"There has been, in the period of the last 30 years especially, a breakdown of trust, not only between the governed and the government, but also ...

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JAN 16, 2015 Podcast

Politics and Profits of Academia

Even if universities are not for profit, budgets loom large in higher education--and global markets hold revenue potential. In this episode, we look at three ...

JAN 15, 2015 Podcast

Top Risks and Ethical Decisions 2015

"The world in 2015 looks a lot more dangerous, a lot more vulnerable," says global political risk specialist Ian Bremmer in his annual forecast. He notes ...

CREDIT: Gusta Johnson

JAN 7, 2015 Podcast

Unaccountable: Janine Wedel on how Elite Power Brokers have Corrupted the U.S. System

Anthropologist Janine Wedel exposes America's "new corruption"--the unprecedented ways that many politicians, retired generals, academics, bankers, and physicians exploit their prestige and insider knowledge.

DEC 22, 2014 Podcast

Money and American Politics: A Conversation with Lawrence Lessig

On a crusade against the corrupting influence of money in politics, Lawrence Lessig founded a "super PAC" which raised $10 million to support candidates committed to ...

DEC 17, 2014 Podcast

The Rise of ISIS: Implications for U.S. Strategy, Interests, and Values

How did ISIS grow so quickly? What is the best strategy to overcome it and how long will it take? How should the U.S. ...

DEC 16, 2014 Podcast

The Business of Humanitarian Aid and Philanthropy: A Case Study

By using a single organization, SaveLIFE Foundation in India, as a case study, this episode of Impact explores how NGOs in emerging markets adopt business ...

DEC 16, 2014 Podcast

Introduction to "Ethics & International Affairs," Winter 2014

In this podcast, Zach Dorfman introduces the winter 2014 issue of "Ethics & International Affairs." Topics include "cultures of humanitarianism" in East Asia; torture and norm death; ...

DEC 15, 2014 Podcast

A Conversation with Lieutenant General H. R. McMaster

How can U.S. soldiers be trained to maintain ethical and legal standards in today's complex and often brutal environment? How is the Army preparing ...

America in Retreat: The New Isolationism and the Coming Global Disorder

DEC 10, 2014 Podcast

America in Retreat: The New Isolationism and the Coming Global Disorder

America is not in decline, but it's certainly in retreat, says Stephens, and this is a mistake. He argues that the United States is the ...