Open Society Foundations Podcast

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Talking About Race—Rethinking Crime and Punishment in Black America: A Conversation with James Forman Jr. Jun 06, 2017

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Yale legal scholar and former public defender James Forman Jr. talks about his new book, Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America. Speakers: Andre M. Davis, James Forman Jr., Odeana Neal, Ron Weich. (Recorded: Apr 17, 2017)

Corruption, Jobs, and the Arms Trade: Indefensible Book Launch and Panel Discussion May 30, 2017

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An expert panel discusses the risks and tradeoffs of the Trump administration’s proposed military buildup and budget rebalancing away from international assistance and foreign aid. Speakers: Sarah Chayes, Bridget Conley, William Hartung, Mark Thompson. (Recorded: Apr 05, 2017)

Public Health in a Populist Moment May 23, 2017

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A panel discussion on how right-wing populist politics are shaping the debate about public health. Speakers: Jonathan Cohen, Chloë Cooney, Gregg Gonsalves, Naa Hammond, Ronald Martin, Elisabeth Rosenthal. (Recorded: Mar 28, 2017)

Talking About Race—Civil Rights in the Trump Era: Lessons from History May 16, 2017

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Taylor Branch, author and Open Society Institute Baltimore Advisory Board member, discusses what today's activists can learn from the African-American-led freedom movement of the 1950s and '60s. Speaker: Taylor Branch. (Recorded: Mar 22, 2017)

Assassination of a Saint May 09, 2017

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Matt Eisenbrandt joins a panel of experts to discuss his new book, which tells the story of the investigation into the killing of Archbishop Óscar Romero. Speakers: Carolyn Patty Blum, Raymond Bonner, Matt Eisenbrandt, Aryeh Neier. (Recorded: Feb 27, 2017)

Getting Respect: Responding to Stigma and Discrimination in the United States, Brazil, and Israel Apr 25, 2017

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Michèle Lamont discusses her most recent book, which examines the extent to which racial identity overshadows the daily experiences of stigmatized groups across contexts. Speakers: Michèle Lamont, Chris Stone. (Recorded: Feb 13, 2017)

The Politics of Evidence-Based Policymaking Nov 01, 2016

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Paul Cairney discusses his new book, which investigates widespread and dangerous gaps between scientific evidence and reasonable policymaking responses. Speakers: Paul Cairney, Brett Davidson. (Recorded: Oct 26, 2016)

Five Ideas to Fight For: How Our Freedom Is Under Threat and Why It Matters Oct 27, 2016

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Leading human rights lawyer Anthony Lester discusses his new book, which presents a powerful account of what’s needed to protect our hard-won rights and freedoms. Speakers: Anthony Lester, Chris Stone. (Recorded: Sep 26, 2016)

How Everything Became War and the Military Became Everything Oct 25, 2016

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Rosa Brooks discusses her new book, which examines what happens when the ancient boundary between war and peace is erased. Speakers: Rosa Brooks, Aryeh Neier. (Recorded: Sep. 14, 2016)

Fueling Economic Advancement and Empowerment Through Land Rights Aug 30, 2016

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This discussion examines the importance of land rights to open society priorities, how land rights create a foundation for other interventions, and the opportunities and challenges facing a growing land rights movement. Speakers: Tim Hanstad, Chris Jochnick. (Recorded: Jul 14, 2016)

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