The Aguilar Conversations: A Global Perspective
Whether we admit or not or are even aware of it, we are all global citizens. While we are citizens of a particular nation, what happens beyond our borders has both positive and negative effects on our lives. The goal of the Aguilar Conversations is to inform its listeners of issues beyond their borders. Whether those issues are today's headlines, or little-known issues, the Aguilar Conversations engages experts from the world of academia, politics, journalism, religion and advocacy about global issues and their impact.
Episodes
The Trump administration has caused tension with the transatlantic alliance in terms of defense security and trade and seeks to build a relationship with Russia. Is the 80 year old transatlantic alliance headed for a split?
The Trump administration has caused tension with the transatlantic alliance in terms of defense security and trade and seeks to build a relationship with Russia. Is the 80 year old transatlantic alliance headed for a split?
As America's fentanyl crisis continues, the Trump Administration is using tariffs to contend with the problem. History however shows that previous attempts to control supply have routinely failed. How should America be facing its fentanyl crisis?
The Trump administration has made false accusations against Catholic Charities and the Lutheran organization Global Refuge about its immigration efforts. Is the Trump administration attempting to delegitimize the mainline church in order to lift up Christian nationalism. Rev. Peter Cook executive director of the New York State Council of Churches joins us to discuss this issue.
Over the years news media organizations like MSNBC, CNN have struggled to find a way to cover the Trump presidency. Diana Owen Prof of Political Science at Georgetown University discusses how media organizations are trying different ways to effectively cover the 2nd Trump Administration. The question is whether this time will be different.
As AI has evolved exponentially, how will it affect the workforce? Dara Dotson founder of the Global Workforce Resilience Advisory Board discusses the potential impact on the workforce as well as efforts to mitigate the challenges.
Dr. Kerry Whigham Director of Research and Online Education at the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities and Assistant Professor of Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention at Binghamton University discusses how genocides can be prevented
New York Times Johannesburg Bureau Chief John Eligon discusses South Africa since the end of apartheid
Heather Hahn Associate Editor for the United Methodist News Service discusses the aftermath of the 2024 general convention
Dr. Marion Mesmer Senior Research Fellow in the International Security program at Chatham House discusses the potential conflicts in the Baltic regions undersea infrastructure
Joel Kotkin discusses the influence of foreign money on college campuses.
Vatican Reporter Claire Giangrave discusses the implications of Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality
Kinda Hattar Director for the Middle East and North Africa for Transparency International discusses how they are fighting against public corruption.
Jeff Ordower Direct for 350.org North America discusses the progress and challenges of fighting climate change and global warning
Sandra Pelligrini and Tiziano Breda of the Armed Conflict Location and Event Project discuss the growing violence in Haiti and Ecuador
Taiwan News reporter Jono Thomson discusses Taiwan's upcoming presidential election.
Robert Vass President of GLOBEC the prominent European think tank discusses why nations must provide more to support Ukraine.
Prof Diana Owen of Georgetown University discusses the effects of social media on today's politics.
Israeli Defense Forces spokesman Lt. Colonel Peter Lerner speaks about the Israel war against Hamas
Author and assistant professor at the Marxe School for Public and International Affairs Felicia Arriaga discusses the policy of crimmigration
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