Global in the Granite State
The Global in the Granite State Podcast is an engaging and informative show that aims to provide the audience with a deeper understanding of important international issues. By featuring experts in the field and individuals with lived experiences, the podcast offers a well-rounded perspective on various global topics.By focusing on breaking down complex issues in an easily understandable way, the Global in the Granite State is particularly valuable for those who are interested in global affairs but may not have formal training or work in foreign policy think tanks. By presenting information in a balanced manner, considering the historical context, policy implications, and future outlook of each topic, the podcast helps listeners grasp the multifaceted nature of global issues.Although the series is centered in New Hampshire, it seeks to provide insights that people from anywhere can benefit from. This approach ensures that listeners from different backgrounds and geographic locations can gain a broader understanding of the world and the forces that shape it.
- Update frequency
- every 26 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 81
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode 60: Government Disfunction Hampers Global Leadership
The United States of America's government faces a funding deadline of November 17th of this year to pass a full budget or a continuing resolution, or shut down non-essential operations. In what has s…
00:28:27 |
Thu 02 Nov 2023
Episode 59: The Ongoing Crisis in Derna, Libya
Last month the city of Derna, Libya was destroyed by an intense hurricane that hit the city and surrounding mountains. Two dams, built in the 1970s and not maintained since 2002, burst overnight, sen…
00:31:25 |
Wed 18 Oct 2023
Episode 58: Coup Part Two - Gabon's Turn
Another month, another African coup led by the Presidential Guard, this time in Gabon. This month we talk with Jean Hakuzimana, a journalist and immigration advocate, who provides insights into why t…
00:35:06 |
Fri 15 Sep 2023
Episode 57: Coup are You? Niger's Fate
In this episode, we delve into the recent coup in Niger, analyzing its implications and underscoring its significance on the global stage. On July 26th, the Presidential Guard took a daring step by p…
00:37:19 |
Wed 16 Aug 2023
Episode 56: Moving A.I. Forward in a Responsible Way
In this month’s episode we explore the challenges surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the need for global cooperation to minimize potential negative outcomes. By speaking with Ben Porter of …
00:30:57 |
Mon 03 Jul 2023
Episode 55: What Global Poverty Reduction is Missing
With over 719 million people across the world living below the international poverty line and the current data indicating the world will miss its target of eliminating poverty by 2030, we dive into t…
00:34:22 |
Fri 09 Jun 2023
Episode 54: Israel at 75 - A Look at the Challenges and Opportunities
Things have never been easy for the modern state of Israel over the past 75 years, including today where the government faces a wide variety of external and internal pressures. Over the past four yea…
00:34:02 |
Mon 01 May 2023
Episode 53: Creating a Just Energy Transition
Seemingly forever, the world has debated what to do about climate change. The arguments on both sides are well worn and movement towards incorporating more green technology into the energy system con…
00:31:10 |
Mon 10 Apr 2023
Episode 52: Fighting Hate is Your Job, Too
"Never again" has turned into "Again and Again", or "Never Happened". In the wake of the holocaust, the world committed to never forgetting the atrocities and never letting something like this happen…
00:25:01 |
Mon 13 Mar 2023
Episode 51: Going Global, Changing Lives
Not only do global experiences open your eyes to the world around you, they also help you better understand who you are and they let you explore who you want to be. Whether it is through study abroad…
00:30:14 |
Sat 11 Feb 2023
Episode 50: This Sticky Issue of Immigration
If you want to start a heated debate, pretty much anywhere in the Western world today, just bring up the topic of immigration. While there are plenty of policy issues that drive partisanship today, f…
00:43:29 |
Mon 16 Jan 2023
Episode 49: The Protests that Changed Chinese Policy
Over the past two years the Chinese Communist Party has worked to keep the COIVD pandemic at bay through a series of policies requiring strict quarantines, sometimes of millions of people at the same…
00:28:22 |
Mon 12 Dec 2022
Episode 48: Sports and Human Rights: Who is Responsible?
The Global in the Granite State brings you a extra special, bonus episode, through a collaboration with the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice. In this episode, Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett a…
00:40:50 |
Wed 23 Nov 2022
Episode 48: Finding Another Global Connection in New Hampshire
Throughout our work, the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire tries to identify unique and amazing connections to the world from right here in the granite state. From nonprofits doing work across t…
00:26:34 |
Thu 17 Nov 2022
Episode 47: What the What Between Azerbaijan and Armenia
As with many other wars and conflicts that grew out of the collapse of the Soviet Union, there is a much deeper history to what is going on between Azerbaijan and Armenia. You have to understand the …
00:26:03 |
Thu 13 Oct 2022
Episode 46: The Future of Work is Collaborative
The nature of work has consistently changed and morphed, through technological innovation and societal upheavals. Currently, the world sees both factors pushing new ways for people to work, as well a…
00:41:00 |
Tue 13 Sep 2022
Episode 45: Understanding the Fall of Sri Lanka
Over the past few month, Sri Lanka has undergone massive protests that have led to the dissolution of the Cabinet, the resignation of the Prime Minister, and the fleeing of the President. Protests we…
00:45:56 |
Thu 04 Aug 2022
Episode 44: Russia, Ukraine, & Lithuania, a View from Abroad
The war in Ukraine continues to rage, despite international efforts to end it. Russia has redefined their end goals, while Ukrainians continue to fight for their homes. NATO and its allies have conti…
00:27:07 |
Thu 07 Jul 2022
Episode 43: Turkey - Strategic Partner or Strategic Headache
Over the years, the United States has worked with many different international partners. Some of these partnerships have grown out of a shared sense of values and understanding of the world. Other pa…
00:37:08 |
Thu 02 Jun 2022
Episode 42: Direct from NH to Rwanda
You never know when your next global connection will happen. While host and executive director, Tim Horgan, took his daughter to a play group, he met the leader of a twice yearly service trip to Rwan…
00:28:16 |
Fri 06 May 2022
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