World
Human Rights
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Conflict and suffering can bring out the worst in people, but it can also bring out the best. This is one of the lessons New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof has learned from decades of reporting on the ground in war zones and amidst humanitarian nightmares. Somehow, despite witnessing atrocities like the Tiananmen Square protests, genocide in Darfur and war in Iraq,...
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The world seems to be moving and evolving faster than ever before, and democratic ideals are under threat in many countries around the globe. New York Times columnist and journalist Thomas Friedman has spent his career learning how to see things from many sides and identify the seams in the fabric of society. He believes we’re at a moment in time when it’s critical that we...
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As Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, reporters bring us more and more heart-wrenching stories and images of suffering caused by the conflict. The scale of the damage can feel overwhelming, but a firsthand account can sometimes help us process the impact and ground us in what’s happening in the region. Yuliya Tychkivska is a longtime activist and the executive director...
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Women in the media speak up about what needs to change in the wake of #MeToo.
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David Miliband thinks the refugee crisis is solvable. So how do we start?
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How can the public get past compassion fatigue to continue to fight for immigrants?
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Norman Lear and Khizr Khan on liberty, democracy, and enduring American values.
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How far have we come toward racial equality since the civil rights era? What would Dr. King think?
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Haris Tarin and Rabia Chaudry on being Muslim and American in 2017.
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How do the events of today compare to other periods of extremism in America?
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Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price on Trump, ACA, and the opioid crisis.
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In this Takeover episode, two comedians and a writer discuss politics, race, and a changing America.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg says her experiences as a female give her a unique perspective in court.
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How does the dialogue on race continue?
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Hear from three survivors of the Syrian Wshare their personal stories of strength and determination.
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This episode features “big ideas” from festivals as far back as 2007.
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Hear stories on health and human connection around the world from Aspen New Voices fellows.
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Maajid Nawaz shares his remarkable journey from Islamist extremism to liberal democratic values.
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Hear stories on health and human connection around the world from Aspen New Voices fellows.
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John R. Lewis reflects on his lifelong dedication for civil rights.