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Global Tides
by Global Tides
Welcome to Global Tides, a podcast by Pepperdine University that highlights exciting Social Science research done by students and faculty.
Episodes
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S. 7 Ep. 6: INTS Capstone Project Q&A with Special Guests: Kolea Suehiro and Miriam Vacek
Join us as we dive into every question you might have about the INTS Capstone class, from what to expect, key takeaways, and get to know our special guests and all that they have accomplished this year!
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S.7 Ep. 5: All About MMEPS, Live from DC
Join us as we dicuss Pepperdine 's Master' in Middle Eastern Policy Studies through the School of Public Policy with some members of the inaugural cohort.
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S.7. Ep. 4: Political Science and Faith, Can the Two Intersect?
In todays episode, we are joined by Caroline Rietz and Nikki Quartuccio as they take time to reflect on the impact that their connection chapel has had on their personal and professional lives. We discuss faith, how it intersects with political sceince, and dispel some of the assumptions of how...
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S.7. Ep. 3: Diplomacy, Debate, & Dialogue with Pepp MUN & Debate Teams!
In this episode, we dive deeper at some of the opportunities Pepperdine offers for students who are looking to engage in diplomacy, debate, and dialogue while furthering their academics and professionalism. We are joined by the Secretary General of Model United Nations, Ryan Linney, and the…
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S.7. Ep. 2: Dr. Roshawnda Derrick on Biligualism & Code-switching in Modern-day Media & Culture
This podcast explores how bilingualism and code-switching shape modern media and cultural expression, highlighting how speakers fluidly shift between languages to reflect identity, audience, and context Dr. Derrick encourages students to speak up, to grasp onto a culture that is not their own…
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S.7 Ep.1: Brian Swarts on Global Leadership, Cultural Transition, and Career Reflection
Welcome to Season 7! Join hosts Emily White and Abby Rader as we dive into our first global conversation featuring the legend, Brian Swarts!
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S.6. E.7. From Public Sector to Private: A Diplomat's Journey
Episode with former U.S. diplomat Sonnet Frisbie.
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S.6. E.6. Navigating your Professional Career and Washington D.C.
Episode with Brian Swarts, Pepperdine University's director of the Washington, D.C. International Program.
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S.6. E.5. Words of Wisdom from a Model United Nations President
Episode 5 with Jessica Locke, the 2024-2025 Model United Nations President at Pepperdine University.
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S.6. E.4. Three Years Postgrad
Episode with Stephanie Chan, a Pepperdine alumn who discusses her journey after graduation.
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S.6 E.3. International Student Experience Studying in the US
Episode with Maria, an international student at Pepperdine University.
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S.6. E.2. Negotiation and Mediation
Episode 2 with Dr. David Dowling.
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S.6. E.1 Intelligence, Nuclear Warfare, and History
Episode 1 with Dr. Allen Pietrobon.
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Introduction
Welcome to Season 6 of the Global Tides podcast! Our two hosts this season are Basia Olewska and Nikolus Gashi, two seniors at Pepperdine University. In this season, they will interview individuals on several international issues while tying them into the overall theme of "Advice for Young Adults".
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S.5 Ep.5: Post-War Politics
How is it possible for one state to practice both authoritarian politics, and democratic/pluralist politics at the same time? In our final episode of the season, we talk to Dr. Rizkallah about this question. She discusses her recent research about Lebanon, and how the end of their civil war...
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S.5 Ep.4: An Experience at COP28
Climate change is a hot topic in the 21st century, and the international community is increasing its efforts to find collective solutions. Three talented Pepperdine students had the opportunity to attend the recent COP28 conference which discusses this very issue. We sit down with one of these...
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S.5 Ep.3: What’s it like to be an international student?
Most of the Pepperdine community has experience studying abroad, but not many of us actually move abroad for our whole college experience. In today’s episode, we sit down with William, Sophie, and Fabian, some of Pepperdine’s very own international students from China, Germany, and Bolivia. They...
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S.5 Ep.2: The Abroad Experience
Pepperdine is well-known for our abroad programs, and especially how transformative they can be in our students’ lives. This has really been true for RJ Wicks, who has participated in 4 international programs during his time at Pepperdine! We sat down to talk about what made each program special,...
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S.5 Ep:1: Exit from International Organizations
We hear so often about countries joining international organizations, but we never really hear about the flip side of this: what happens when countries leave these organizations? In this episode, we hear from Dr. Vabulas about her new research titled, Exit from International Organizations. She...
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S.5: Introductions!
This season of Global Tides is hosted by Sydney Nystrom and Lindsay Hall, two students in the International Studies division at Pepperdine. This season will highlight the new research of several professors, and a variety of student experiences from COP28 to their journeys abroad. We can't wait to...
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S.4 Ep. 5: Philosophy and the Natural World
Now more than ever, the importance of critical, analytical thinking is a crucial asset to tackling today’s biggest global challenges. Philosophical thinking offers us a direct avenue to in-depth analysis. For our final episode, we sit down with Senior Philosophy and Sustainability double major...
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S.4 Ep. 4: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Marginalized Groups in India Through an Intersectional Perspective
Having an experienced, knowledgeable research mentor is an invaluable asset to writing a senior honors thesis - especially when your passions align. In today’s episode, we sit down with professor of Political Science here at Pepperdine Dr. Karie Riddle, and senior Political Science major Jessica...
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S.4 Ep. 3: Broadening Horizons at West Point and the Air Force Academy
Outside of the classroom at Pepperdine, many faculty members encourage academic and personal development through unique experiences such as external conferences. Today, we sit down with senior International Studies major Charlotte Davis, along with senior Economics, Hispanic Studies, and...
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S.4 Ep. 2: Alumni Feature
Four years as an undergraduate student at Pepperdine University fly by, and the question of what comes next can seem very daunting. But, the future is bright and good things are right around the corner. To highlight this, we speak with 3 outstanding Pepperdine alumni who have gone on to become…
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S.4 Ep. 1: Body Positivity vs. Self Compassion Content
In today’s world, social media can heavily manipulate the way we perceive the world around us, especially our perception of ourselves. Many people today struggle with what we see on social media and how it makes us feel about ourselves. Today, we talk with Emma Sullivan, a senior psychology major...
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S.4: Introduction
Lea Martinson and Katy Kulseth are back with the fourth annual iteration of Global Tides, a podcast by Pepperdine University Seaver College that highlights research across liberal arts and social science disciplines. This season we are so excited to expand the scope of this podcast to highlight 3...
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Achieving Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Societies (S3, E6)
Many countries around the world, including South Sudan, Afghanistan, and Rwanda, are attempting to rebuild their societies after decades of conflict. That begs the question: how do we achieve peace in post-conflict societies? What is the role of religion in rebuilding society after a conflict?…
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Contemporary Issues of Latin America and the Caribbean (S3, E5)
Migration. Democratic backsliding. Environmental degradation. These are all contemporary issues plaguing communities of Latin America and the Caribbean. So, why do individuals choose to migrate to or from the region? How has populism contributed to democratic recession? How do the decisions of...
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Ethnic Conflict and Ethnic Peace-Building (S3, E4)
Today, ethnic conflict remains a major challenge to international peace and security. Many regions of the world, from South Asia to sub Saharan Africa to Eastern Europe, are grappling with ethnic conflict. Thus, studies on both ethnic conflict and ethnic peace building have received particular...
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Sexualization and Body Image in Anime (S3, E3)
Anime has grown in popularity around the world in the late 1990s but has seen a particular boom in recent years in the United States. With this growth in popularity, many have begun to examine the types of images being portrayed in these shows. Hypersexualization and extreme beauty standards…
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China’s Increasing Leadership of International Organizations (S3, E2)
China’s rise on the international stage has captivated the international relations field for decades. One interesting way this rise has manifested is in its changing role in international organizations, or IOs. It has pushed for higher voting quotas, started its own IOs, and most significantly…
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Identity and Contemporary Issues in Asia (S3, E1)
Vietnam. Japan. South Korea. These three countries each have an intricate history in East Asia that has contributed to the formulation of distinct national identities impacting their citizens today. In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Tuan Hoang, Associate Professor of Great Books at Pepperdine...
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Prologue (S3, E0)
Welcome to Season Three of the Global Tides podcast. In this episode, your host, Kylie Jones, senior International Studies major at Pepperdine University, introduces herself.
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S.2 Ep. 5: International Organization Withdrawal
There has been a lot of heated discourse surrounding the merits of multilateralism over the past few years. Scholars regularly discuss the benefits of international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization, but there is a dearth of literature on how and why…
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S.2 Ep. 4: Feminism and Sound Design
The music industry has historically been dominated by male artists who are given full artistic license to explore various musical themes, including explicitly sexual ones. However, as women have gained influence in the music industry, their use of these themes has been widely criticized and...
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S.2 Ep. 3: LGBTQ+ Affirming Church Websites
The LGBTQ community has faced a long history of discrimination from religious institutions. However, some churches have sought to defy this norm and offer a community of love and support for the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, I chat with Juan Carlos Hugues about the potential for…
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S.2 Ep. 2: Problematic Smartphone Usage
During the past year of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has had to make significant life changes that include a heavy reliance on smartphones and technology. Researchers are still working to figure out just how much this smartphone usage is really affecting us. Are some online activities worse…
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S.2 Ep. 1: Capital Controls in Argentina and Chile
In a polarized political climate, the idea of how much a government should be involved in regulating the economy is a highly partisan issue. However, research shows that by understanding a vulnerable country’s needs and controlling capital accordingly, appropriate government intervention can make…
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S.2: Introduction
Hi! My name is Millie Vieira. We’re back with our second season of Global Tides, a podcast by Pepperdine University that highlights research across liberal arts and social science disciplines. This year’s five-episode series will feature four students and one professor about topics ranging from...
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Ep. 5: The Victims of Terrorism
Terrorism is something society as a whole fears because it appears as though it can affect anyone. However, a closer look at the victims of terrorism reveals that attacks can be both gendered and racialized. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Candice Ortbals, a professor of Political Science, and...
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Ep. 4: State-Owned Enterprises in the Energy Sector
Countries throughout the world are scrambling to devise plans that will enable them to escape the climate disaster caused, partly, by the use of fossil fuels. A possible way to quickly enact climate-conscious policy in the energy sector is through State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). In this episode…
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Ep. 3: Social Entrepreneurship in India
Although economic development in India has been outstanding for several decades, the country's social inequality still remains prevalent. Could social entrepreneurship be a way to eradicate these social hierarchies? In this episode, I talk to Heet Ghodasara about the prospects of bringing social...
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Ep. 2: Plea Barganing in Uganda
A project developed by Pepperdine Law is trying to introduce plea bargaining, an arrangement whereby the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for concessions from the prosecutor, in Uganda. In theory, this practice could decrease case backlog and increase trust in institutions,...
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Ep. 1: Climate Refugees
As the world becomes less hospitable to humans due to anthropogenic changes to the environment, more and more people will become displaced. The legal status of these displaced persons, commonly known as climate refugees, is still to be discussed by the international community. In this episode, I...
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Intro: Global Tides
Hi! My name is Daniel Iturri and welcome to Global Tides, a new podcast by Pepperdine University that highlights exciting Social Science research done by students and faculty. In this 5-episode series, I will have conversations with 4 students and 2 professors about topics ranging from the…
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