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ReConsider — News & Politics
ReConsider

A podcast to examine your life, because the unexamined life is not worth living.

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Christmas Special: What Happens When the Arctic Melts? Dec 25, 2017

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Santa's workshop is underwater, and new shipping lanes emerge in an area once thought of as an insignificant edge on the global map. What happens when the Arctic starts getting wet in the summer? How does climate change affect the conflict between NATO and Russia, global shipping lanes, and habitation patterns?

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Rising Separatism in Europe, Pt 1: Catalonia Kickoff Dec 11, 2017

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Catalonia declared independence. It didn't go well. But why did they? Why now? And what are the implications for the rest of Europe?

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Why Does the US Have a Two-Party System? Nov 25, 2017

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Ever wonder why the United States has a system with two parties and not more? Find out why the US system is the way it is, and why other countries are different.

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Refugees and Rise of Anti-Immigrantism in Europe Nov 14, 2017

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"Multiculturalism leads to parallel societies and therefore remains a ‘life lie,’ [or ‘sham’]... “ -- Angela Merkel, 2015

Just after enacting the "open door" migrant policy, Angela Merkel and all of Europe faced a political backlash, including rising nationalism and anti-immigrant sentiment. Europe took in a fairly small number of Middle Eastern refugees. Why has it been so painful?

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After Vegas: Solving Gun Violence in America Oct 21, 2017

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After the largest mass civilian shooting in history, can we come together as a nation to reduce violence? Yes, but it requires good problem solving skills.

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Why Fracking is Changing Everything About Geopolitics Oct 06, 2017

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You've heard of the Fracking Revolution. You may also know that your fuel bill is a little lower than it was in the 2000s.But man oh man, the picture is much bigger than that. The Middle East, Europe, Russia, and the foreign policy of the United States may be substantially different--for decades to come--than they would have been without the Revolution.So yeah. Big deal.

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Realism in History: Case Studies Sep 12, 2017

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Zack Twamley of "When Diplomacy Fails" joins us to put realism to the test throughout history. The exciting thing for you? He's not a realist. Join us as we pick a war out of a hat and chat about how--and whether--realism can explain how it came to be.

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Toolbox Talk: Understanding International Affairs with Realism Aug 31, 2017

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Why do certain countries go to war, where others don't? How do the domestic policies and the personalities of leaders get involved? In this episode you'll learn the most widely-used lens for understanding the causes behind international affairs: realism. In one hour you'll be able to view the international order with greater structure than ever before.

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Crises in Venezuela and North Korea Aug 11, 2017

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Is Venezuela's government going to fall? Is North Korea going to fire nukes? Is the US going to fire nukes? Are Maduro and Kim just madmen? Is Trump? Two dictatorial regimes, both of which hate the US, both entering crises and both facing substantial constraints about how they can try to navigate them. And the US, attempting to deal with the North Korean crisis, has its own constraints as well. In this episode you'll understand the forces that are pushing Venezuela into a domestic crisis and North Korea into conflict with the US. You'll learn what options are available to everyone and why they're limited. And you'll learn a little more about how to analyze the global stage beyond the rhetoric.

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Trump's Domestic Policy vs. Checks and Balances Jul 28, 2017

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President Trump has had a lot of trouble getting a legislative win, and he's pressing Congress harder than ever to deliver one. The GOP has both the House and the Senate--what are the forces keeping them from getting things done?

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