Trending Globally: Politics and Policy

Trending Globally: Politics and Policy

Author: The Watson School Language: English Episodes: 100
From the Watson School at Brown University, Trending Globally: Politics and Policy brings the insights of leading scholars and practitioners directly into your ears. This award-winning podcast digs into the complex forces shaping our world, moving beyond headlines to understand the deeper political and policy decisions behind them. Each conversation is designed to unpack a pressing issue-whether it's international trade tensions, public health crises, or social movements-with clarity and depth. You'll hear experts from the Watson Institute and beyond explain not just what's happening, but why it matters and how different policies might change the course of events. The discussions are grounded in rigorous research yet remain accessible, turning daunting global topics into understandable and engaging dialogue. For anyone curious about the mechanics of power, governance, and societal change, this series offers a vital resource. It’s a direct line to some of the sharpest minds in international and public affairs, all within a format that fits into your daily routine. Find Trending Globally: Politics and Policy and add it to your listening rotation for a consistently informative perspective on the stories that define our time.
Episodes
The Domestic Costs of America’s Post-9/11 Wars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:55
This past year, Trending Globally has been teaming up with the Costs of War Project to explore the effects of 20 years of America’s post-9/11 wars. Past episodes have explored America’s growing military presence around t…
Can We Make Social Media Safe for Democracy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:50
For many politicians, policymakers, and voters, the 2016 election of Donald Trump was a shocking lesson in the massive role tech companies, like Facebook and Twitter, play in our politics. Since then, their role has only…
One Economist Makes the Case for Expanding Immigration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:04
Today, there are over 25 million people living as refugees around the world. Humanitarian crises in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria, and countless other countries have led to this staggering figure. No matter the circumstanc…
Will America Ever Learn from the Mistakes of its ‘Forever Wars’? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:20
Last August, the United States pulled out of Afghanistan, ending its longest-ever military engagement. For a moment, it seemed like the US might be entering a period defined more by its domestic agenda than its internati…
From Ukraine to Taiwan, Understanding ‘Spheres of Influence’ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:21
The war in Ukraine has upended what many of us thought we knew about the world today. Whether we’re thinking about Russia and Europe or China and Taiwan, it seems like the range of possible outcomes in conflicts around t…
Fiona Hill on Russia, the US, Economic Decline, and Demagoguery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:11
Fiona Hill became a household name in 2019, as a witness during President Trump’s first impeachment hearing. But before all that, she was an intelligence analyst specializing in Russia and Europe for Presidents Obama and…
The Fight for Democracy in Nicaragua [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:37
This past November, Daniel Ortega was reelected as president of Nicaragua. He ensured his victory by imprisoning his political opponents and launching the largest crackdown on political dissent in the country in decades.…

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