Open Society Foundations Podcast

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African Urbanism and Human Rights Jul 29, 2014

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Africa’s rapid urbanization presents severe challenges, but also provides opportunities for advancing democracy and economic development. Speakers: Akwe Amosu, Gavin Silber. (Recorded: Apr 25, 2014)

The Pashtun Question: Myths, Realities, and Militancy in Afghanistan and Pakistan Jul 22, 2014

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Journalist Abubakar Siddique discusses his book, The Pashtun Question, on the historical and political roots of conflict in the region—and what the future holds. Speakers: Amna Nawaz, Abubakar Siddique. (Recorded: Apr 14, 2014)

Inside North Korea with Ishimaru Jiro Jul 08, 2014

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North Korea expert Ishimaru Jiro discusses the situation inside North Korea, two years into Kim Jong-un’s reign. Speakers: Ishimaru Jiro. (Recorded: Apr 14, 2014)

Austerity: A Failed Experiment on the People Jun 24, 2014

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Martin McKee examines the intellectual underpinnings of European austerity, its alarming health consequences, and what can be done to alleviate them. Speaker: Martin McKee. (Recorded: Apr 07, 2014)

Promoting Resilience or Repression? Support for Central Asian Security Forces Jun 17, 2014

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Dmitry Gorenburg and a panel of experts look at the long-term impact of external support for Central Asian military and security forces on stability in the region. Speakers: Dmitry Gorenburg, Michael Hall, Scott Horton. (Recorded: Mar 26, 2014)

Accountability in Guatemala: The Role of Forensic Anthropology Jun 03, 2014

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This event examines how forensic anthropology played a critical role in the landmark genocide conviction of former Guatemalan leader Efrain Rios Montt. Speaker: Fredy Peccerelli. (Recorded: Mar 26, 2014)

Money to the People: Can Mineral Wealth End Poverty in Africa? May 27, 2014

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The World Bank’s Marcelo Giugale explains how direct dividend transfers could help African citizens benefit from their countries’ natural resource wealth. Speakers: Alexandra Gillies, Marcelo Giugale. (Recorded: Mar 24, 2014)

Addressing the Global Food Crisis: Maize, Food Security, and Climate Change May 13, 2014

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Open Society Fellow Timothy A. Wise takes a detailed look at how public policy impacts access to food in the least developed countries. Speakers: Stephen Hubbell, Timothy A. Wise. (Recorded: Feb 10, 2014)

Guns, Marriage, and the Constitution May 06, 2014

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A discussion with leaders of Freedom to Marry and the National Rifle Association. What can we learn from their success in changing U.S. constitutional law? Speakers: David Cole, David Keene, Andrea Batista Schlesinger, Evan Wolfson. (Recorded: Jan 23, 2014)

When “Trust Us” Isn’t Enough: Government Surveillance in a Post-Snowden World Apr 22, 2014

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Open Society Fellow Chris Soghoian explains the ominous implications of widespread government surveillance. Speakers: Stephen Hubbell, Chris Soghoian. (Recorded: Jan 9, 2014)

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