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More than US
by Richard Swoope
More than US will put an everyday lens on the world around us and will dive into how global events affect our everyday lives. We will cover many different topics, bring guest speakers and conduct interviews.
Episodes
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Episode 15: Election Reflections, Night 1!
We are at a very critical juncture in American History, in which we have found our democracy to be at stake. Our nation is more polarized than it has ever been before. We are dealing with a massive economic recession, leading the world in COVID-19 deaths/cases, and facing record unemployment...
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Episode 14: What's up, Belarus?
Today's episode of #MoreThanUs takes us to Eastern Europe, to a country known as "Belarus". This former USSR country has been embroiled with election fraud and civil unrest for the past couple of weeks. We will look at the dynamics of the unrest, what the global response has been, and the…
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Episode 13: Cultivating Connections to the Continent of Africa with AfroRoots DNA
There are roughly 200 million people of African descent living in the Americas who are currently unable to pinpoint their specific African heritage. AfroRoots is an NYC-based startup that seeks to provide insight into the origins of all African descendants in the Americas, using state-of-the-art...
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Episode 12: GERD
This episode of #MoreThanUS explores the contingency around the future of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The Dam began construction in 2011 and is finally nearing completion. Ethiopia is hopeful that the Dam will provide a stable source of power for the more than 65% of the country...
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Episode 11: Candid Conversations
This episode of #MoreThanUS takes a look at the early beginnings and lives of Belvin (@bels.bites/@b_liles) and Kara (@MyLifeIsKara). Two young African Americans, respectively from Detroit, MI, and Salisbury, MD, who had varying experiences with race relations in America that have shaped their...
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Episode 10: Reflections on Race in America
This episode of #MoreThanUS is a candid reflection on the racial tension in America. A reflective look at my thoughts on America currently. It's important to take time to care for your mental health, especially if you are a black American now. Reach out to me @MoreThanUSNews if you are struggling...
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Episode 9: Life on the Frontline
In today's episode, we speak with Lamicah Hughbanks of New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Queens, NY. Lamicah has been on the frontlines since the COVID-19 crisis began to ravage New York City and has worked with many patients. Today she sits down with Richard to share her unique perspective on…
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Episode 8: Let's Trace!
Today's episode of More than US will cover the hot topic of "Contact Tracing". We explore what it really means to contact trace successfully and where we have seen it actually work. Follow the news page on Instagram @MoreThanUSNews. Feel free to DM questions/give feedback/suggest show topics.
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Episode 7: Don't Compare US
On today's episode of MoreThanUS, we look to explore the comparison many analysts/economists have been making with regard to Sweden and The United States' responses to Covid-19. We also dig into some of the implications of the global economic responses to the market shifts that are a byproduct of...
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Episode 6: What's up with Kim Jong-un?
There has been a lot of chatter around North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-un. People are wondering if he is alive and what's going on in the country. Who's next to take the throne if Kim Jong-un is dead? In this episode, we will explore a few questions around Kim Jong-un and the path forward for North...
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Episode 5: Looking Forward
The global economy has fallen victim to the public health crisis, COVID-19. The global supply chain has been disrupted and the impacts have been felt around the world, especially for countries with weaker economies. In today's episode, we take a look at the economic fallout of COVID-19 on the...
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Episode 4: Coordinated Responses
Now that the infamous #COVID19 has afflicted pretty much every country in the world, why does it feel like there is a lack of leadership in the global community? As we focus our lens on the inaction surrounding a coordinated global response in tackling the virus, we need to understand why we…
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Episode 3: Civic Engagement, Local Politics and Community Action
On this week's episode of More Than US, we sit down with Ramses Dukes and discuss a variety of issues centered around civic engagement. Ramses has a strong background in public policy. He was worked as a community activist, field organizer and policy consultant in a variety of capacities. A…
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Episode 2: Life Continues
Coronavirus. That seems to be the new household name for every person around the globe. As we see the virus continues to expand, we can't help but wonder when this will be over. The virus has ruined global markets, affected our livelihoods and has given us a new reality. How are other countries...
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Episode 1: "Life As We Know It"
This is the first episode of More Than Us. We are living in a new reality. Coronavirus has swept the nation and has left many new complications in our daily lives. News is constantly flowing about the virus and the best practices around staying safe. In this episode, we look to scratch the…
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How many episodes does More than US have?
More than US currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is More than US about?
More than US will put an everyday lens on the world around us and will dive into how global events affect our everyday lives. We will cover many different topics, bring guest speakers and conduct interviews.
How often does More than US release new episodes?
More than US has 16 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts More than US?
More than US is created and hosted by Richard Swoope.
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