Open Society Foundations Podcast

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The Unintended Consequences of Right to Information Jan 20, 2015

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Open Society Fellow Prashant Sharma discusses unintended consequences of India’s Right to Information Act. Speakers: Subarna Mathes, Prashant Sharma. (Recorded: Sep 29, 2014)

Art and Conflict in the Arab Region Jan 13, 2015

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This conversation looks at the situation of art and artists across the Arab region, with a focus on the role of artists in the political turmoil of recent years. Speakers: Lara Baladi, Anthony Richter, Oussama Rifahi. (Recorded: Sep. 22, 2014)

Triumphs of Dalit People Against Discrimination: An Insider View Jan 06, 2015

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Martin Macwan of Navsarjan Trust speaks about educational, socioeconomic, and legal interventions that have enabled Dalit people (previously known as “untouchables”) to triumph against severe discrimination in India. Speakers: Martin Macwan, Dierdre Williams. (Recorded: Sep 10, 2014)

Freedom Summer: 50 Years and Beyond Dec 23, 2014

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Panelists discuss Freedom Summer, a Stanley Nelson documentary about the Mississippi Freedom Summer Project, which occurred 50 years ago this year and proved to be instrumental in the U.S. movement for civil rights. Speakers: Allison Brown, Courtland Cox, Anna Csilla Daróczi, Aryeh Neier, Jonathan Stith. (Recorded: Sep 08, 2014)

Updates from Ukraine: Implications of a "Post-Maidan" Environment for Open Society Dec 16, 2014

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Inna Pidluska of Ukraine’s International Renaissance Foundation discusses Ukraine’s evolving political culture, early elections, and potential opportunities for civil society and parliamentarians to pursue a reform agenda. Speakers: Tatyana Margolin and Inna Pidluska. (Recorded: Aug 22, 2014)

Value and Impact of Strategic Litigation: Fool’s Paradise or Indispensable Weapon? Dec 09, 2014

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A panel of grantmakers and practitioners explores the promise and perils of strategic litigation, often a hallmark of Open Society Foundations’ funding and operations. Speakers: Noeline Blackwell, James Goldston, Brian Kearney-Grieve, Gilbert Marcus. (Recorded: Jul 17, 2014)

Privacy, Censorship, and the “Right to Be Forgotten” in the Digital Age Dec 02, 2014

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Laura Reed of Freedom House and Darian Pavli of the Open Society Justice Initiative discuss a recent controversial decision by the European Court of Justice about search engine results. Speakers: Laura Guzman, Darian Pavli, Laura Reed. (Recorded: Jul 16, 2014)

Vetting of UN Peacekeepers: Reportage From the Ground Nov 18, 2014

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This discussion focuses on the selection and vetting of United Nations peacekeepers, and how to ensure perpetrators of grave human rights violations are excluded from selection. Speakers: Suhas Chakma, Jerry Fowler, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Mandira Sharma. (Recorded: Jul 08, 2014)

The Cultural War on Terror: Race, Policy, and Propaganda Nov 11, 2014

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Recent Open Society Fellows Hisham Aidi and Arun Kundnai look at government policies to shape the lives of young Muslims and promote opposition to extremism. Peter Beinart moderates. Speakers: Hisham Aidi, Peter Beinart, Stephen Hubbell, Arun Kundnani. (Recorded: Jun 24, 2014)

Human Rights and an Alternative to Traditional Debate Nov 04, 2014

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Johannes P. Wheeldon presents an alternative approach to debate and dialogue as a change-making tactic, with a focus on supporting inclusivity and promoting human rights. Speakers: Johannes P. Wheeldon. (Recorded: Jun 19, 2014)

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