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The Global Current
by Seton Hall University
The Global Current is the Seton Hall School of Diplomacy’s premier podcast on international affairs. Each week, we explore and analyze a news story making waves around the world. From the Capitol Hill riots to the Uighur camps in China, Current members break down pressing stories while engaging in thoughtful conversation with fellow students and faculty.Catch the Current on Instagram @TheGlobalCurrent and tune in live every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. EST on 89.5 FM WSOU.
Episodes
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Special Interview with Professor Mike Brand
This week of The Global Current we interviewed Professor Mike Brand. Mike Brand is a human rights, atrocities prevention, and peacebuilding professional with over 15 years of experience in policy, advocacy, organizing, and education. If you would want to reach him, you can contact him at...
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How France Lost Its Sparkle: The Louvre Heist That Shamed Paris
This week of The Global Current we covered the Louvre heist. Our analysts Adreanna Donnes and Iyana Torres discussed this issue. They discussed how the heist reflects security lapses and government accountability in France. They also covered how the theft affects France’s cultural diplomacy and...
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Special Interview Show with Jeffrey Togman
This week of The Global Current our Host, Ava Lynch, interviewed a special guest, Professor Jeffrey Togman on his documentary works. We covered a range of topics such as the process of making documentaries and personal experiences. The films are available to be watched online on streaming...
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Swipe Right for Revolution: The Youth-Led Wave Shaking Nations
This week of The Global Current we covered how youth protest movements are shaping politics and society. Our analysts Iyana Torres and Enja Barry discussed this issue. They discussed the motivations driving young people into the streets, the role of social media in mobilization, and how these...
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Occupation, Resistance, and Repercussions: Gaza Genocide Update
This week on the Global Current our analysts Enja Barry and Jimmy Murray covered the recent developments in the war in Gaza, examining new UN declarations and debates at the UN General Assembly. The conversation broadens into a deeper exploration of how different countries are shaping the...
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Charlie Kirk: A Discussion of Political Violence
This week on the Global Current our analysts Enja Barry and Jimmy Murray covered the death of Charlie Kirk and the effects it has had across the political landscape. The conversation broadens into a deeper exploration of political violence, tracing its roots and recurring presence throughout...
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Aesthetics Over Activism? Coachella's Influence on Youth Culture
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…
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Israel-Gaza: War, Ceasefires, and What Comes Next
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…
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Exploitation for Views: A Modern Hustle
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…
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A Deep Dive Into the Politics of Country Music
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…
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Step Up to the Plate—Let’s Talk Baseball!
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...
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The Spy Who Ghosted Me: Russia, Romance, and the UK Scandal
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…
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My my! Eurovision 2025 Will Be Here Soon!
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...
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Chaos or Comeback? Trump's New Presidency
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...
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Special Interview Show with Bill Hing
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....
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From Polls to Power: What Trump's Election Means for the World
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...
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Cracks in Power: ICC Investigates Philippine Leadership
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...
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Bytes and Wrongs: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
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,...
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Tale of Two Sides: Policy Analysis of the U.S. Presidential Candidates
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...
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Special Interview Show with Professor W. King Mott
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...
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Conflict Takeover: Recap on Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas
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...
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Swiss Assisted Suicide: A Global Debate on Choice and Dignity
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...
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Cops & Cultures: A Tale of Two Regions
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...
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Taliban’s War on Women’s Speech
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...
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One Year Into Sudanese Civil War
It has now been over a year since the civil war broke out in Sudan due to rivalries between two factions of the military government, the SAF and RFS. This conflict has brought to light the history of foreign invasions, ethnic tensions, disputes over religion and resources that have been…
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Iran Renews Vow to Avenge Syria After Israeli Attack
An airstrike was carried out by Israeli forces on Iran's Embassy in Syria’s capital city: Damascus. It’s been reported that three senior commanders and four officers, who were part of overseeing covert operations in the Middle East, were killed in the strike. This has brought the continually...
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Moscow Faces a Deadly Terrorist Attack
On March 22, 2024, Krasnogorsk, Russia, a city just outside of Moscow faced a mass shooting that left 144 people dead, 551 people injured, and 95 people missing. Shortly after, the shooting was deemed a terrorist attack with conflicting reports of responsibility continuing to where the…
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2024 Summit for Democracy - AI and Digital Threats to Global Governance
March 18-20th saw the 2024 Summit for Democracy being held in South Korea, formally known as the Republic of Korea, in which discussions regarding the future of democracy were in full swing. However, the new and pertinent topic of the role and impact of Artificial Intelligence took the forefront…
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Peace or Abandonment? Pope Francis wants Ukraine to wave a "White Flag"
In a recent interview with Pope Francis, he was asked by a Swiss reporter his position on the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, particularly regarding the debate over whether or not Ukraine should surrender to Russia. He emphasized the need for negotiations and referred to the courage of...
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America’s Game? The MLB Expands Internationally
Baseball has been known as America’s Pastime since its creation, bringing people together across the nation to root for their favorite teams in tournaments such as the World Series and World Baseball Classic. However, the game’s international popularity has been increasing dramatically, prompting...
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Threat to the International Order: What Top U.S. Candidates Say About Foreign Policy
With the US primary elections in full swing and many interesting candidates to be aware of, the United States has become a point of interest for many. Being a key player in many organizations and conflicts around the world, the results of the Presidential election could significantly shake up the...
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Upheaval in Ukraine?
Ukrainian leadership has been shaken up as President Volodymry Zelensky removed his top general,Valery Zaluzhny, which has been marked as the largest shift in command since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. This has come at a time of high tensions as Russian attacks have intensified and…
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Trouble in Taiwan
On January 13th, Lai Ching-te was elected the new President of Taiwan. This election and his victory has come in the midst of an ongoing risk of conflict with China over military threats of invasion and an ongoing dispute over territorial claims in the South China Sea. Tensions between democratic...
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Update on Israel and Palestine
Following up on the four months of violence in the Gaza Strip, the world has seen increased disaster for Palestinians in Gaza and around the world. Famine, illness, and increased mortality rates have persisted since the initial ground invasion in October, with concerns that the situation will...
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Artificial Intelligence: A Special Interview with Professor Dr. Birgitta Dresp-Langley
Today we have the privilege of hosting an esteemed guest who is truly an expert on the intersection of AI and the ominous concept of weaponization. Professor Dr. Birgitta Dresp-Langley is a director of research at the National Center of Scientific Research with extensive experience regarding...
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Crisis in DR Congo Leads to Record Displacement of 6.9 Million
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing one of the worst humanitarian crises on the international stage as a record 6.9 million people are displaced from their homes, forcing them to seek asylum across Africa. This comes in the wake of conflicts between armed groups, human rights…
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Formula 1 Special Episode Simon Chadwick
This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Bobby Kile, Associate Producers Kasia Kostraba and Juliana Mori, Host Trisha Ballion, and Technical Producers Ashley Skladany and Amelia Wysoczanski. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent! Music:...
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De-Scramble of Africa? European Leaders Address Colonialism
Recently, European countries' leaders have been making unforeseen steps to acknowledge their history of colonization, particularly in Africa. Some leaders have made public statements, and others have arranged trips throughout the continent to express their sentiments, putting conversations about...
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Rising Sun, Rising Equality: Japan’s LGBTQ+ Journey
Japan takes a progressive step forward as the Supreme Court declares a previous law regarding the sterilization of transgender people unconstitutional. This ruling has sparked conversations about Japan’s attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community on a whole and the legislation surrounding them. As an...
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Borders & Barriers: The European Citizenship Conundrum
Word has come from European Union leaders that many countries are looking to tighten their border policies to keep unwanted immigrants from entering various countries. Immigration has been an increasingly hot topic within the EU since 2015 when immigration levels spiked regarding the war in Syria...
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A Discussion on the Israel-Hamas War
On October 7th, global attention turned to Israel and Palestine as the Hamas group currently ruling over the Gaza Strip launched an armed attack on Israel. As the two states have launched into a conflict many world leaders and organizations are struggling to respond and express clear stances on…
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Grand Old Time? Government Instability in da House
On October 3rd, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position, following a lengthy deal with House Democrats to avoid a government shutdown, making him the first speaker to be ousted in the middle of a congressional term. This has brought new light to the condition of domestic...
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Special Interview Show with Mohamad Mirghahari
From Seton Hall University, this is The Global Current. Today, special guest host and Associate Producer Kasia Kostraba interviews Mohamad Mirghahari. A leader in national security policy, former Presidential appointee under the Obama Administration, and a current special advisor for the…
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Visas Declined: Tensions Arise Following Death of Sikh Separatist in Canada
A three day protest has broken out over the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and sikh separatist from the northern Indian state of Punjab. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had announced that there is reasonable belief that there is a link between this murder and the Indian...
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A Budding Relationship? Vladimir Putin Meets Kim Jong Un
For the first time in 4 years, North Korean president, Kim Jong Un has traveled outside the country for a summit between Russia and North Korea, hosted by Vladimir Putin to discuss trade and connections within the region and how that affects their respective countries. This has caught the…
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Mexican Supreme Court Legalizes Abortion
The Mexican Supreme Court has recently attracted much attention as they’ve officially ruled to decriminalize abortion federally, finding that the current ruling regarding the procedure is unconstitutional. This progressive step has provided a strong base for abortion activists throughout the...
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Special Episode: Farewell to Our Departing Crew
Join us for a special episode as we say goodbye to our departing crew and hear their stories from working on The Global Current! Shoutout to our outgoing Executive Producer Jasmine De Leon and Technical Producer Andrew Raccuglia, as well as our graduating Host Drew Starbuck and Associate Producer...
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Netanyahu Backs Down- Israel Inundated With Protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently pledged to temporarily pause his judicial reforms due to wide-spread public resistance fearful of a slide towards a more autocratic Israel. We discuss this action and what will happen next after this attempted political change in the democratic...
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Love is Love, but is it Legal? Same Sex Marriage Hearings in India
Currently, India’s Supreme Court has been holding hearings for historic cases regarding the legalization of same-sex marriage and other rights for LGBTQ+ citizens. These petitions are actively opposed by India’s ruling government and religious authorities. The approval of these petitions could…
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Deep Dive with Daniel Perell
Global Current Associate Producer, Eric Bunce, Interviews Daniel Perell, a representative for the Baha'i International Community's UN office, about his experience in the United Nations and as a diplomat. Special thank you to Daniel Perell for making time to speak to us about his experience as a...
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The Global Current is the Seton Hall School of Diplomacy’s premier podcast on international affairs. Each week, we explore and analyze a news story making waves around the world. From the Capitol Hill riots to the Uighur camps in China, Current members break down pressing stories while engaging in thoughtful conversation with fellow students and faculty.Catch the Current on Instagram @TheGlobalCurrent and tune in live every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. EST on 89.5 FM WSOU.
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