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Bitter Sweet: The Power of Sugar in Globalization
Global Conversations 4/7/25 Global Conversations 4/7/25

Bitter Sweet: The Power of Sugar in Globalization

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Black Excellence in Canada
Global Conversations 4/7/25 Global Conversations 4/7/25

Black Excellence in Canada

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Liberal Democracy is Under Duress
North America, Europe, Politics Global Conversations 2/4/24 North America, Europe, Politics Global Conversations 2/4/24

Liberal Democracy is Under Duress

This episode about features Peter Biro, a liberal constitutional democracy activist and founder of Section1.ca.

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Global migrations
North America, Human Rights Global Conversations 4/22/22 North America, Human Rights Global Conversations 4/22/22

Global migrations

Migration policy advocate Christie Ma sheds new information on the ongoing situation of increased global migrations.

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The importance of countries working together: Through the lens of the European Union
Europe, Politics Global Conversations 1/16/22 Europe, Politics Global Conversations 1/16/22

The importance of countries working together: Through the lens of the European Union

Former Member of European Parliament Sir Graham Watson answers important questions through the use of his wealth of experiences about how we can have a more integrated world strategy.

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The welfare state: What is it, and should Universal Basic Income be part of it?
Around the World, Business & Finance, Human Rights Global Conversations 11/12/21 Around the World, Business & Finance, Human Rights Global Conversations 11/12/21

The welfare state: What is it, and should Universal Basic Income be part of it?

In this episode, Luca sits down with Dr. Darius Ornston, a professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, to talk about the welfare state.

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Yunny’s Story
Asia, Business & Finance, Politics Global Conversations 9/17/21 Asia, Business & Finance, Politics Global Conversations 9/17/21

Yunny’s Story

In this episode, Sky interviews Yunny, a Business Major at the Seoul National University in South Korea.

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Understanding and combating anti-Asian racism: In conversation with Professor Joseph Wong
Politics, Human Rights Global Conversations 5/3/21 Politics, Human Rights Global Conversations 5/3/21

Understanding and combating anti-Asian racism: In conversation with Professor Joseph Wong

In this episode, Sky Shi and Prof. Joseph Wong, VP International at UofT, engage in a very timely, personal, and frank conversation about their lived experiences as Chinese-Canadians.

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Is the digital space the new marketplace?
Business & Finance Global Conversations 4/22/21 Business & Finance Global Conversations 4/22/21

Is the digital space the new marketplace?

What role does the digital space play for small businesses making it through the pandemic and eventual recovery? What policies and initiatives have governments put in place to embark on the journey of recovery?

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Talking sports, race, and migrant stories with Dr. Christopher Stuart Taylor
Human Rights, Culture Global Conversations 4/12/21 Human Rights, Culture Global Conversations 4/12/21

Talking sports, race, and migrant stories with Dr. Christopher Stuart Taylor

In this episode, Ella interviews Dr. Christopher Stuart Taylor at the University of Waterloo in the Department of History. They discuss teaching the history of sports in Canada, race, misogyny, and anti-Black racism, as well as writing migrant stories and navigating the academy.

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Feminist activism and global digital media in South Korea: An interview with Dr. Jinsook Kim
Culture, Asia Global Conversations 4/5/21 Culture, Asia Global Conversations 4/5/21

Feminist activism and global digital media in South Korea: An interview with Dr. Jinsook Kim

In this episode, Ella interviews Dr. Jinsook Kim, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Palestinian refugees in international law
Human Rights, Middle East Global Conversations 3/29/21 Human Rights, Middle East Global Conversations 3/29/21

Palestinian refugees in international law

In this episode, Pitasanna speaks with Francesca Albanese and Dr.Lex Takkenberg - co-authors of Palestinian Refugees in International Law.

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The power of the private sector and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
Development, Environment Global Conversations 3/22/21 Development, Environment Global Conversations 3/22/21

The power of the private sector and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals

In this episode, Larissa Chan and Paige Smith speak with Samaa Kazerouni about the role of multilateral organizations and governments in engaging with the private sector to promote the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in helping to create sustainable business practices.

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The Italian government in turmoil: Is there a way out?
Europe, Politics Global Conversations 3/15/21 Europe, Politics Global Conversations 3/15/21

The Italian government in turmoil: Is there a way out?

In this episode of Global Conversations, Luca looks for answers to some of these questions from Paolo Granata, an assistant Professor in Book and Media Studies at the University of Toronto.

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Beyond the headlines: Nunavut’s connectivity gap and China’s Arctic ambitions
Development, Science & Tech, North America, Asia Global Conversations 3/8/21 Development, Science & Tech, North America, Asia Global Conversations 3/8/21

Beyond the headlines: Nunavut’s connectivity gap and China’s Arctic ambitions

In this special collaboration with Beyond the Headlines, Regina sits down with Hilary Lawson to talk about her recent feature contribution to Global Conversations' winter 2021 issue.

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Venezuela’s crisis explained: Dr. Judith Teichman
South America, Politics Global Conversations 2/25/21 South America, Politics Global Conversations 2/25/21

Venezuela’s crisis explained: Dr. Judith Teichman

In this episode, Sky seeks to understand the past, present and future of the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela with the help of Dr. Judith Teichman, Professor of Political Science and International Development at the University of Toronto.

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Populism in the 21st century and the case of Hungary: In conversation with Dr. Ivan Kalmar (Part II)
Europe, Politics Global Conversations 2/15/21 Europe, Politics Global Conversations 2/15/21

Populism in the 21st century and the case of Hungary: In conversation with Dr. Ivan Kalmar (Part II)

In this episode, Paige and Regina continue their conversation with Professor Ivan Kalmar on the rise of populism, how it started, where it has manifested, and how it's operationalized in the case of Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

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Populism in the 21st century and the case of Hungary: In conversation with Dr. Ivan Kalmar (Part I)
Europe, Politics Global Conversations 2/8/21 Europe, Politics Global Conversations 2/8/21

Populism in the 21st century and the case of Hungary: In conversation with Dr. Ivan Kalmar (Part I)

In this episode, Paige and Regina sit down with Professor Ivan Kalmar to discuss the rise of populism, how it started, where it has manifested, and how it's operationalized in the case of Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

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U.S election debrief with Dr. Peter Loewen: Can Joe Biden reunite America?
North America, Politics Global Conversations 1/18/21 North America, Politics Global Conversations 1/18/21

U.S election debrief with Dr. Peter Loewen: Can Joe Biden reunite America?

In this episode, Global Affairs student Luca Bonifacio-Proietto invites Dr. Peter Loewen to discuss the results of the 2020 US Election, Donald Trump’s attacks on American democracy over the course of his presidency, and what the United States might look like under the leadership of Joe Biden.

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The future of AI, brain-computer interfaces, and mental health
Science & Tech, Around the World Global Conversations 1/11/21 Science & Tech, Around the World Global Conversations 1/11/21

The future of AI, brain-computer interfaces, and mental health

In this episode, Sky sits down (virtually) with Dr. Graeme Moffat, a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, and the Chief Scientist and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs with Interaxon: a Toronto-based world leader in consumer neurotechnology.

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