Open Society Foundations Podcast

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Black Labor in America: Emerging Opportunities Amid the Economic Crisis Jul 21, 2009

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Steven C. Pitts of UC Berkeley discusses the job crisis facing the black community, with an emphasis on relations between black men and Latino immigrants in the workplace. (Recorded: June 25, 2009)

HIV and Human Rights in Southern Africa: Victories and Ongoing Challenges Jul 07, 2009

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Namibian lawyer and human rights activist Michaela Clayton speaks on HIV/AIDS and human rights issues in Southern Africa. (Recorded: June 15, 2009)

Talking About Race Now: How to Build Success Without Forgetting the Struggle Jun 30, 2009

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Journalist Gwen Ifill and law professor Sherrilyn A. Ifill discuss this pivotal moment in American history and its potential for advancing equity and social justice. (Recorded: June 4, 2009)

Seeking Accountability for Torture-Photography as Evidence Jun 23, 2009

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Panelists discuss the photographs of detainee torture, and the role that photography plays in providing accountability for abuses and depicting the human stories behind them. (Recorded: June 3, 2009)

After Mandela and Mbeki-The Future of South Africa Jun 16, 2009

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The Open Society Institute, together with The Nation magazine, hosted a conversation on the politics of South Africa following that country’s presidential elections. (Recorded: May 27, 2009)

Bring Your "A" Game Jun 09, 2009

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The Open Society Institute hosted a screening and discussion of the documentary Bring Your "A" Game, which seeks to reverse the trend of poor educational outcomes for black men and boys. (Recorded: May 18, 2009)

How to Reduce Crime and Improve Race Relations Jun 05, 2009

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Tracey Meares discussed her efforts in Chicago's violence-ridden West Side, which helped slash homicide and recidivism rates by about a third while avoiding police–community antagonism. (Recorded: May 18, 2009)

Adaptation and Mitigation-Waking Up to the Reality of Climate Change Jun 02, 2009

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Open Society Fellow Mark Hertsgaard discussed the need to adapt to the consequences of global warming, even as we strive to minimize those consequences. (Recorded: May 11, 2009)

Kyrgyzstan-Contradictory Changes? May 29, 2009

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This panel looked at Kyrgyzstan's social and political landscape, which appears to be heating up in a series of high-profile developments that many observers relate to the upcoming presidential elections. (Recorded: May 6, 2009)

Organizing in the Obama Era May 14, 2009

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Veteran organizers Zack Exley, Ai-jen Poo, and Zephyr Teachout examined the perils and the promise of mass civic participation. (Recorded: May 7, 2009)

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