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Global Voices Podcast

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The Global Voices Podcast brings you local news from all over the world. Each week, insiders from our community share what news matters more in their communities and how they build their stories out of the local context. Listen now for your weekly dose of global news in local voices.

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Episodes

  1. Podcast: Central Asia adjusts to the effects of geopolitical turmoil

    Central Asia Editor Zhar Zardykhan explains how the turmoil in Afghanistan and Ukraine are both affecting Central Asian countries.

  2. Podcast: Australia's election result, and a Mexican state looks for a way to deal with drought

    Today we travel to the state of Queretaro in Mexico, and then to Australia.

  3. Podcast: Japan's Russia tightrope walk, returning African heritage, Turkey and Armenia start to thaw

    Today we travel to Japan, Africa, and Turkey.

  4. Podcast: A crisis, a royal tour, and the pandemic's impact on disabled Latinas

    Today we visit Jamaica and Sri Lanka, and then heard about Latinas in different parts of the world.

  5. Podcast: How the global south considers Russia's invasion of Ukraine

    What do people in these regions think about Russia's invasion of Ukraine? Do they expect their governments to do something or not? What are the long-term impacts?

  6. From the 2017 Global Voices Summit in Colombo, Sri Lanka: Into the Deep Podcast

    In this podcast, a dozen Global Voices contributors take you to the latest Global Voices Summit and talk about their real life friendship, cross-cultural collaboration, and the value of community.

  7. Outside Venezuela: Into the Deep Podcast

    Two Venezuelan women who left their country at different times for different reasons. This is their story.

  8. ‘Bodies Die, Countries Don't': Are You Listening? Podcast

    In this episode, we take you to Venezuela, Indian-administered Kashmir, Thailand, Nigeria, and Brazil.

  9. It’s a Small World After All: Into the Deep Podcast

    Spend time with someone from a different country or who speaks a different language, and you'll soon realize you have more in common than you first thought.

  10. What's Old Is New: Are You Listening? Podcast

    We take you to Jamaica, Indonesia, Syria, Macedonia and Ethiopia for tales of remembering, revival and resurgence in this podcast.

  11. The Face of Resistance: Are You Listening? Podcast

    In this episode, we take you to India, Japan, Australia, Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago to introduce you to the Face of Resistance in a globalized world.

  12. Her Syrian Resistance: Into the Deep Podcast

    When we want to truly understand what’s going on in Syria, we, at Global Voices, always turn to Marcell Shehwaro.

  13. Bangladesh’s New Year's Celebration of Diversity: Into the Deep Podcast

    What might look like just a street party is actually a creative stand for unity—and against the forces of intolerance who seek to divide and oppress Bangladeshis.

  14. Things Are Not What They Seem: The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast

    This week, we take you to Paraguay, Iran, Qatar and the Caribbean.

  15. Love Trumps Hate: The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast

    This week we start in the US, where Omar Mohamad narrates his piece "America I used to love you", and then we take you to Cuba, Syria, and Taiwan.

  16. Who Is Duterte? Into the Deep Podcast

    He’s called US President Obama a son of a whore. His war on drugs has killed thousands. But that’s only half the story when it comes to Philippines President Duterte.

  17. She Needs Justice: The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast

    This week, we’ll introduce you to women seeking or achieving justice in Poland, Uruguay, Russia and Syria.

  18. ‘No’ to Peace in Colombia: Into the Deep Podcast

    This week, we dig deep into why Colombians voted down a peace deal that would have brought an end to a war that has lasted for more than 50 years.

  19. The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: We, the People

    This week, we speak to our contributors Elizabeth Rivera, Giovanna Salazar and Juan Tadeo about popular discontent with politics in Mexico.

  20. The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: Disturbing the Peace

    This week, we take you to Ukraine, Russia, Singapore, India and Brazil.

  21. The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: The Status Quo Has Got to Go

    This week we tell you tales of protest, tragedy, and discrimination from Ethiopia, Egypt, Pakistan, Trinidad and Australia.

  22. The Week That Was at Global Voices: Pokémon Go Gets Political

    This week, we take you to Iran, Japan, China, Mexico and Timor-Leste.

  23. The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: Freedom, Not Control

    This week we take you to Puerto Rico, Indian-administered Kashmir, Nepal, China and Myanmar.

  24. The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: Brexit, Brexit Everywhere

    This week, we take you to the Caribbean, Brazil, Russia, Tanzania and Azerbaijan.

  25. The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: Just Do Your Job, Man.

    This week we take you to Russia, India, Madagascar, Venezuela and Singapore.

  26. The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: Unsung Heroes

    This week, we head to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Japan, Myanmar, Brazil and Syria.

  27. The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: The Disappeared

    This week, we take you to Ecuador, Uganda, Bangladesh, Ukraine and Pakistan.

  28. The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: The Defenders

    This week, we take you to Cambodia, Syria, Tajikistan, The Gambia and Colombia.

  29. The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: Priorities, Anyone?

    This week we take you to China, Mexico, Jamaica, Macedonia and Uganda, where we speak to Prudence Nyamishana who tells us why Ugandans are peeved at their government's priorities.

  30. The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: What Panama Papers?

    In this episode, the period gets political in Poland, Afro-Chileans demand recognition in Chile, and Chinese censors go into overdrive to remove the Panama Papers -- even from email.

  31. The Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: The Elephant in the Room

    In this edition we take you to Somalia, Japan, China, Pakistan and Cuba.

  32. Hear That? The Global Voices Podcast Is Back.

    After a three year break, the Global Voices Podcast is back. In this edition, we take you to Mexico, China, Tajikistan, Macedonia and Russia.

  33. NACLA-GV Podcast—Latin America: Migrant Journeys

    Global Voices contributor Robert Valencia and NACLA writer Joseph Nevins discuss immigration reform in the United States. This podcast is part of the NACLA-Global Voices series, Latin America: Migrant Journeys.

  34. Global Voices Podcast Special: Habemus Podcast!

    With two African cardinals considered at one point to be potential successors to Pope Benedict XVI, we spoke with Steve Sharra and Abdoulaye Bah from our Africa team about the possibility of an African pope.

  35. Global Voices Podcast: More From #GV2012

    In this edition of the Global Voices Podcast you'll hear more from our Summit which took place in Nairobi, Kenya, back in July, including some of our contributors and selected academics from around the world were also invited to share their knowledge and learn from the community.

  36. Global Voices Podcast: Jambo from Kenya! The Global Voices Summit

    What is the future of online citizen media? In this edition (and the next) you will hear from editors, authors, co-founders and other participants at the 2012 Global Voices Citizen Media Summit in Nairobi to discuss the future of how we all work together online.

  37. Global Voices Podcast: Storytime in Poetry and Literature

    In this edition, we’re talking about literature and publishing. You’ll hear some good old fashioned interviews with well-read members of the Global Voices team as well as readings of original work by our authors and the wider community.

  38. Global Voices Podcast: Food for Thought, Food to Eat

    In this edition we explore the latest work and events in the Global Voices community. We also speak with some friends about the cross cultural elements of our lives, with a special focus on food: both food for thought, and to eat!

  39. Global Voices Podcast: The Good and Bad of Online Campaigns

    In this edition we have company in the voice of co-host Yazan Badran, a Global Voices author from Syria based in Japan. The topic this month is global social media campaigns: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

  40. Global Voices Podcast: Remembering Our School Days

    In this edition we’re going back to school! From extreme teaching on the Niger River, to the fondest or most memorable educational moments of Global Voices contributors around the world. Plus: How Ethan Zuckerman learned to type so fast.

  41. Global Voices Podcast: Occupy This!

    Welcome to another edition of the Global Voices podcast. In this episode we talk through some of the ideas and issues surrounding the global Occupy movement and protests, as we listen to recordings from our team in different parts of the world.

  42. Global Voices Podcast: Brave New Year 2012

    In this edition of the podcast we take a look back over the year 2011, consider the similarities and differences between mainstream and new media journalism, learn about an inspiring Rising Voices meeting in Bolivia to support a diverse blogosphere. We also set off on a two-wheeled journey around...

  43. Global Voices Podcast: Technology that Empowers!

    In this edition of the Global Voices podcast you can hear how women in Egypt are using technology to fight harassment, and what our Global Voices authors and editors got up to at the Mozilla Festival in London. We also mark World Aids Day by speaking to HIV/AIDS activists in Kenya and Egypt about...

  44. Global Voices Podcast: Bridging the Language Gaps

    In this edition of the Global Voices Podcast we discuss languages that are hard to find on the internet. Are you from a place where your mother tongue is not widely spoken? Then you may one of many people around the world who speak and write under-represented languages. We also look forward to…

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  45. Global Voices Podcast: 3rd Arab Bloggers Meeting – Part 2

    In an addition to our usual monthly podcast, we have some special audio for you from the newly concluded 3rd Arab Bloggers Meeting in Tunisia. In this edition, interviews with: Zeynep Tufekci, Alexandra Sandels, Hayder Hamzoz, and Roger Dingeldine.

  46. Global Voices Podcast: 3rd Arab Bloggers Meeting – Part 1

    In an addition to our usual monthly podcast, we have some special audio for you from the newly concluded 3rd Arab Bloggers Meeting in Tunisia. In this edition, interviews with: Lilian Wagdy, Yazan Badran, Nasser Weddady, Marek Tuszynski, Jillian York, Saed Karzoun, and Malek Khadraoui.

  47. Global Voices Podcast 4: Together We Rise

    In this edition you’ll hear from blind Greek bloggers of Rising Voices, how Guatemalan citizen journalists are honing their skills for elections, and a preview of what's planned for the Arab Bloggers Summit co-hosted by Global Voices on October 3-6, 2011, in Tunisia.

  48. Global Voices Podcast 3: Ripple Effects of the Arab Uprisings

    In this edition of the Global Voices Podcast you can hear about the ripple effect of the Arab uprisings, find out what it is to be a digital mentor, and talk through some of the ideas that make up a good code of ethics.

  49. Global Voices Podcast 2: Speaking Our Language

    In this edition of the Global Voices podcast we talk all about language and the internet. The way we speak, write, gesture, code and communicate is such a rich topic for discussion. It was hard to pick what to go for!

  50. The Global Voices Show #5

    Originally published on Global Voices [display_podcast] Finally, episode 5 of the Global Voices Show! In this edition we feature excerpts from the following podcasts: Gastronautics – Maldives PodMasti – India...

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The Global Voices Podcast brings you local news from all over the world. Each week, insiders from our community share what news matters more in their communities and how they build their stories out of the local context. Listen now for your weekly dose of global news in local voices.

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