The Global Current

This week on the final episode of the academic year for the Global Current, our analysts Ava Lynch and Riely Gonzalez are covering the passing of Pope Francis. We discuss his journey to becoming the first South American Pope, including significant moments in his history of being a priest in Argentina. Additionally, we recognize the lasting impact he has made on the international community through his diplomatic work and the reforms...

This week on the Global Current our analyst Addison Cook-Gibbs is covering all things Coachella, including scandals and criticisms that have come out since the festival wrapped up. We discuss the role of political activism and environmental concerns not only at Coachella, but at music festivals in general. Additionally, she touches on discussions of economic disparity and inaccessibility of large events such as festivals.

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This week on the Global Current our analysts Neve Walker and Benjamin Barry cover the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel from earlier this year, and the violence that has begun once again in the Gaza Strip. They discuss details from the ceasefire, how it collapsed and what aspects of it may be revisited in the future to bring longer-term peace to the region. Our analysts also give us an overview of the timeline of the recent f...

This week on the Global Current, our analyst Amelia Wysoczanski takes us into the complex world of exploitative content creation and the way international media has impacted this industry. We specifically discuss how modern game shows and video content has been criticized in the context of debates of class consciousness, as well as how the internet poses difficulties regarding regulation and legislation in relationship to freedoms ...

This week on the Global Current, we're switching roles as our analyst Trisha Baillon does a deep dive into the history of country music and the politics surrounding the genre. We discuss significant figures and points in history that have shaped country music, as well as current trends that may be indicative of a shift in the genre. Additionally, it's mentioned how country music is part of American soft power abroad and the influen...

This week on the Global Current our analyst Willem Akian does a deep dive into all things baseball, as we discuss the MLB, the rise of America's pastime in Japan, and how Japanese players have been significant here in the states. The history of baseball in Japan is a major point of discussion, as well as the influence of Japan's league- the NPB and how it interacts with the MLB on the international stage. Baseball has gone global, ...

This week on the Global Current our analysts Nadia Chernoff and George Slowey dive into the complex world of espionage as they discuss the recent spy ring busted in the UK of Bulgarians accused of spying for Russia. The many twists and turns of the story are explained, including a love triangle and inspirations the suspects took from spy movies. We also touch on the implications this will have for the UK diplomatically, and regardi...

This week on the Global Current is a special episode where our analyst Amelia Wysoczanski takes us on a deep dive on the history and significance of the Eurovision Song Contest! We discuss recent controversies of participating states, as well as the political tensions that have been brought into the competition. As contestants continue to be announced, it's the perfect time to get caught up on the state of the contest. The news bri...

This week on the Global Current, we are covering the first month of the new Trump Administration, including a breakdown of his agenda and a projection of what the next four years could look like for foreign and domestic policy. Our analysts Neve Walker and Liam Page discussed the domestic implications of the recent executive orders as well as how international relations could be effected in the future. The news briefer, Benjamin Ba...

This week of The Global Current, one of the Executive Board members, Nadia Chernoff, interviews Bill Hing. Dr. Hing is a distinguished immigration attorney, professor, and founder of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, known for his landmark advocacy, including a case argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. He recently authored “Humanizing Immigration: How to Transform Our Racist and Unjust System” about practicing and teaching immi...

This week of The Global Current we covered the recent election, focusing on the international and domestic policies that Trump will enact when president. Our analysts Benjamin Barry and Willem Akian discussed this issue. We focused on how this new election will affect the economy, international relations, and societal issues. The news briefer, Melanie Mc Nally, talked about India’s capital toxic crisis, Pope Francis investigating g...

This week of The Global Current we covered the ICC’s case against previous Philippines President Duterte. Our analysts Riely Gonzalez and  Neve Walker discussed this issue. In this episode, our analysts discussed the case itself and the war on drugs, especially the topic of drug trafficking. The news briefer, Ashley Skladany, talked about a car accident killing 35 in China, an Israeli airstrike killing 31, Bangladesh asking Interpo...

This week of The Global Current we discussed the ethics behind using Artificial Intelligence, and the complications that may arise from it. Our analysts Riely Gonzalez and Willem Akian discussed this issue. From AI use in schools, legal spaces, and art, the ethics behind can be quite complicated, and our analysts looked at both sides of the story. The news briefer, Juliana Mori, talked about floods in Spain leaving devastation and ...

This week of The Global Current we compared and contrasted policies from the two major party candidates of the United States. Our analysts Isabella Laor and Ava Lynch discussed this issue. Both analysts discussed the Trump-Vance and Harris-Walz campaign in detail and the policies that they are planning to implement, such as policies regarding immigration, the economy, and reproductive healthcare. The news briefer, Benjamin Bary, ta...

This week of The Global Current our Associate Producer, Amelia Wysoczanski, interviewed a special guest, Professor W. King Mott on his published article “Queer Politics: Re-Shaping the Politics of Church and State”. We covered a range of topics, such as queer politics in the Catholic Church, and queer activism’s effect in Eastern Europe countries. The article is available online, and you can read it here: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-...

This week of The Global Current we covered the Israel-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine conflicts. Our analysts Liam Page and Matthew Malchiodi discussed this issue. Each analyst focused on the individual conflict and gave a synopsis of the conflict, a brief history, and where the conflict might be heading. Along with this, an analyst discussed how third-party countries, like Iran and Lebanon, are involved in the war in Gaza. Catch you ...

This week of The Global Current we had a discussion viewing the pro and anti side of assisted suicide, specifically following the story of an American woman in Switzerland who was the first to use an assisted suicide pod. Our analysts Riely Gonzalez and Willem Akian discussed this issue. Both analysts looked at different perspectives of the situation at hand. Willem focused on the reasoning that may support assisted suicide and the...

This week of The Global Current we covered Policing in the US vs the EU. Our analysts Riely Gonzalez and Stephen Plotke discussed this issue. In this insightful discussion, analysts explored the contrasting approaches to policing in the U.S. and the EU, highlighting differences in community engagement, accountability, and use of force. By examining these divergent models, they aim to uncover lessons that could inform future reforms...

This week of The Global Current we covered the Taliban’s newly imposed law that prohibits women from speaking in public. Our analysts, Addison Cook-Gibbs and Isabella Laor, discussed this issue. In this episode, we focus on how the Taliban controls Afghanistan, how women have been treated under this rule, and how Sharia Law comes into play. We see other perspectives around the world in regards to this Law, and what reactions have c...