Open Society Foundations Podcast

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The Perils and Promise of Mass Action Against Genocide in Africa Mar 09, 2011

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To mark the launch of a book by activist and former Open Society Fellow Rebecca Hamilton, a panel of experts discuss how and whether the public can intervene to stop genocide. Speakers: Rebecca Hamilton, Mohammed Ahmed Abdallah, Jehanne Henry, Fabienne Hara, Jerry Fowler. (Recorded: February 8, 2011)

Do American Muslims Face a European Future? Mar 01, 2011

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Open Society Fellow Arun Kundnani on the pitfalls of counter-radicalization programs targeting Muslims in America. Speakers: Arun Kundnani, Wendy Patten. (Recorded: October 28, 2010)

The Net Delusion: The Dark Side of Internet Freedom Feb 22, 2011

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Former Open Society Fellow Evgeny Morozov, Anne Nelson, Stephen M. Walt, and Scott Malcomson discuss whether repressive governments have actually benefitted from the Internet, and what activists need to know to avoid the mistakes of the past. Speakers: Evgeny Morozov, Anne Nelson, Stephen M. Walt, Scott Malcomson. (Recorded: February 7, 2011)

Celebrating the Power of Mentoring Feb 15, 2011

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The Open Society Campaign for Black Male Achievement, the Children's Defense Fund Black Community Crusade for Children, and Mentoring USA cohost a panel where both mentors and mentees share stories of motivation and accomplishment. Speakers: Stephen Powell, Thomas Owens, Shawn Dove, Danielle Lee Moss, Reverend Emma Jordan Simpson, Melvin Hall, Aaron Brooks. (Recorded: January 31, 2011)

Assessing a Transitional Justice Approach for Kyrgyzstan Jan 25, 2011

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Speakers at this Open Society forum present the results of research conducted to assess how transitional justice methods could help achieve accountability for past human rights abuses in Kyrgyzstan. Speakers: Eugene Huskey, Hanny Megally, Marcie Mersky, Rachel Denber. (Recorded: November 5, 2010)

A Rope and a Prayer Jan 04, 2011

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The Open Society Foundations hosted a discussion on a book recounting an American journalist's experience in captivity in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and his wife’s struggle back home to free him. Speakers: David Rohde, Kristen Mulvihill, Aryeh Neier. (Recorded: December 16, 2010)

Drug Control, Criminalization, and Global Health Nov 23, 2010

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The Open Society Foundations and Human Rights Watch present a moderated discussion with UN Special Rapporteur Anand Grover on the issue of drug control and global health. Speakers: Anand Grover, Joseph Amon, Daniel Wolfe. (Recorded: October 26, 2010)

Redistricting 2011: Mapping Political Power for the Decade Nov 16, 2010

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This preview and panel look at Gerrymandering, a documentary that sheds light on the typically opaque redistricting process in the United States and the many who attempt to manipulate it for partisan gain. Speakers: Debo P. Adegbile, Jeff Reichert , Michael Waldman, Thomas A. Saenz, Ann Beeson, Cristóbal Joshua Alex. (Recorded: October 14, 2010)

Foreign Religious Education and Central Asia's Islamic Revival Nov 09, 2010

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This Open Society Foundations event explores how foreign religious education is playing a role in redefining the relationship between Islam and state, and Islam and society in Central Asia. Speakers: David Abramson, Michael Hall. (Recorded: October 13, 2010)

Real Men: A Curriculum for Empowering Young Men of Color Nov 02, 2010

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This screening and discussion focuses on a powerful set of educational tools that help young men develop the skills, emotional flexibility, and resilience they need to succeed. Speakers: David Banks, Rev. Emma Jordan-Simpson, Otis Hampton, Keith Hefner, Santiago Taveras, Troy Shawn Welcome, Akil Hollington, Shawn Dove, Timothey Dorsey. (Recorded: October 12, 2010)

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