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What in the World?
by Bunmi Akinnusotu
What in the World (WITW)? makes global issues understandable and relevant to ordinary American people. Explained by expert women and people of color, we break down current and past foreign policy issues by connecting it to your everyday life. This podcast is produced in partnership with Diversity in the National Security Network (DINSN). Visit https://diversityinnationalsecuritynetwork.com/.
Episodes
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#39 - Passing the Baton
This first episode of season 5 is a lovefest with the founders and advisory board members of Diversity in National Security Action Network (DINSN). Together with Bunmi, Camille Stewart, Marcus T. Coleman Jr., and Clifford Pulley III recount the contributions of DINSN and share the call to action...
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Season 5 - Hello & Goodbye
After nearly four incredible years of discussing foreign policy issues, sharing laughs, and groovin' to some of the greatest music of our time, Bunmi Akinnusotu says her goodbyes to the extraordinary community of supporters and listeners.
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#38 - Leadership in Times of Crisis
We've all heard that we are living in "unprecedented times" and "a new normal”. The last time the world faced a pandemic was over a century ago. So, what does it take to actually lead during the COVID-19 global pandemic in 2020? During this episode, we talk with three women who are leading in…
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#37 - The United States & The WHO?
The 72-year-old global organization known as the World Health Organization (WHO) has been at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, President Trump has ceased contributions to the organization and has begun America's withdrawal--a move that has left many wondering about America's...
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#35 - All Eyes on U.S.: How America Should Walk its Talk
During this defining moment in history, the world is watching as the United States addresses protests and racial injustice, cheats its own democratic values, and fumbles the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. What can a progressive approach do to course-correct? Host Bunmi Akinnusotu and…
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#34 - Is America Dead? Cash Rules & COVID
One of the greatest hip hop groups of all time, the Wutang Clan, once chanted: Cash rules everything around me. America, by way of the dollar, has been the ruling authority of global economic institutions and standards--to which we owe much of our modern-day comforts. Today though, Cornoravirus…
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#33 - Is America Dead? Race & Foreign Policy
Continuing on the theme “Is America Dead?”, this episode explores the intersection of race and foreign policy. The foreign policy block is hot. The recent racial and political unrest has lit a fire of debate and reflection in foreign policy. Scholars, policymakers, and everyone in between have...
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#32 - Is America Dead? Diplomacy & its Discontents
In this season 4 kick-off, Bunmi Akinnusotu is joined by Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, a 30-year diplomat to discuss the health of the Department of State and America's "situationship" with the rest of the world. Amid a global pandemic, the dismissal of norms and expectations of...
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Is America Dead? Season 4 Introduction
Season 4 of What in the World? with Bunmi Akinnusotu, returns with a five-part conversation exploring America's global leadership. Has America reached political atrophy? Is it's global muscle still there? Is America still influential? Relevant? Necessary? COVID-19 and the political unrest…
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#31 - Ride Or Die: What Is NATO And Does It Help America?
2019 marks the 70th Anniversary of the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization better known as NATO. The US' participation in NATO has been scrutinized by President Trump as he has expressed some concerns about spending. Transatlantic experts, music lovers, and global trotters, Alex...
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#30 - Space Force: Out of This World or The Future of Global Engagement?
Houston, do we have a problem? President Trump announced the establishment of Space Force in February. Skeptics have asked, what could we possibly need a space military for when we haven’t found aliens to fight and what's the difference between NASA and Space Force?. Guest experts, Victoria…
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#29 - Bienvenido, Sr. Presidente: Guaido, Maduro, And The Crisis In Venezuela
President Maduro, in late January, ordered diplomats in the American embassy in Caracas to leave the country. Since then, Venezuela's crisis has gained national attention here in America, sparking concern about what exactly is happening in the country. The international community has called for...
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#28 - We Gon' Be Alright: Understanding Nigeria's Long Journey To Democracy
February 15, 2019 was to mark the Presidential election day for some 84 million Nigerians. Nigerians from all over the world flew back to Nigeria to cast their vote in eager anticipation of a new chapter for the nation. But then about 5 hours before polls were about to open, the elections were...
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#27 - Beyond Jollof Wars: Chinese Influence On African Media Freedoms
The United States has been immersed in the news of the trade war China and concerns about Chinese currency manipulation. But across the ocean in Africa, the Chinese have a different kind of relationship. Their presence has grown exponentially over several decades. Annually, trade between Africa…
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#26 - What's Congress Got To Do With It?
The 116th Congress is in session and the Hill is buzzing with new faces, new agendas, and lots of global issues to tackle. Brian Greer, a Georgia boy, chess player, and Defense expert explains the ins and outs of the power of Congress when it comes to foreign policy and why your understanding of...
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#25 - #ChangeYourPassword: How Your Everyday Habits Can Help Prevent Cyber Attacks
From hacked emails to questionable election results, Cybersecurity is often looked at as something outside of our control. Our Cyberhero, Tech policy expert, and advocate of digital smarts, Camille Stewart, shares every day cyber tips to protect users and the country. We talk about the basics of...
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#24 - Déjà Vu: What's Happening With Brazil's Elections?
Brazil's elections, laden with controversy, hate speech, violence, and deep community divide, is reminiscent of America's 2016 Presidential elections. Like President Trump, Jair Bolsonaro, has promised to bring economic stability and an end to the status quo of democratic ideals. At what cost,...
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#23 - Knowing Kofi And Learning To Lead A Complicated World
Imagine what it's like to work alongside someone whose job is to orchestrate the cooperation of 190+ vastly different countries. Mihn-Thu Pham of the United Nations Foundation shares her experiences being led by the late Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan. Born in Vietnam and...
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#22 - Yemen's War And The Power Of The Pen
A bus full of school children is bombed by Saudia Arabian war weapons purchased from the United States; Women negotiate food supplies for a country where 60% of the population lives in poverty; And a community tries to claim its sovereignty amid dueling powers and violent extremists. Yemen's…
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#21 - Foreign Policy Comes To Philadelphia
Bunmi Akinnusotu attends Podcast Movement 2018 and speaks to David Direntis, a conference guest and fellow podcaster, about why foreign policy is relevant to the city of Brotherly Love. David shares how he came up close and personal with foreign policy when he and his wife traveled to China on a...
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#20 - From Enemies To "Friendemies": The Historic Agreement To Normalize Relations With North Korea
On June 12, 2018, South Korean President Moon Jae-in ushered in a new era of what will hopefully be, peace and stability along the Korean peninsula. For almost seven decades, the peninsula was a hotbed of nuclear threats between North and South Korea and was an area of contention between the...
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#19 - Journey To Justice: Bringing Human Rights To The Rohingya of Myanmar
On August 25, 2017, nearly 1 million Rohingya Muslims fled their homes to escape "cleansing operations" of the Myanmar military. For decades, the Rohingya have been politically, socially, and economically isolated and continue to live under repressive discriminatory practices. Debate team nerd...
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#18 - Sherpas & Yaks: The G7 Summit Explained By American Youth Delegates
What's a Yak? A Sherpa? And what exactly happens at the G7? Listen to Sydney Hulebak, Ryan Migeed, and Ann Love, share what the G7 Summit is all about and why it matters to youth in America and all around the world. Sent on their way to represent youth voices at the Y7 Summit, a subset of the G7,...
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#17 - What's Beef?: The True Effects Of America's Trade Wars
Trump recently announced tariffs on steel and aluminum from foreign countries--a move he initially said was a matter of national security and protecting America's trade interests. Thamar Harrigan, our soca groovin' Trade Whisperer talks us through the current trade beef (pun intended), educates…
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#16 - U.N.I.T.Y: Hate Speech in Elections And A Rethinking Of Foreign Policy
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one year prior to his assassination condemned the Vietnam War and U.S. foreign policy of the time. He called on America to lead a global revolution from a place of love and unity. Vasu Mohan of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), builds on Dr....
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#15 - The Basics Of A Brutal Regime: Syria's Civil War And It's Impact On America
The trickle-down effects of the Arab Spring sparked a wave of protests throughout Arab nations, Syria was one of those nations. Wa'el Azayat, President of Emgage, explains the basics of what's happening in Syria from its colonial history, the strict rule of the Assad family and government, the...
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#14 - A View From The Table: Reflections On Why Women Matter In Foreign Policy
From Cardi B, Cambodia, and to the Congo, Afropean-American, Laura Kupe and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Jalina Porter discuss why women matter in American foreign policy drawing from their colorful tapestry of personal and professional experiences. Both also share the parallels of Foreign...
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#12 - From K Street To Kuwait: The Fight To End Modern Day Slavery And Human Trafficking
Slavery and human trafficking are still a reality for 40 million people, from the corridors of K street in Washington D.C. to Kuwait and elsewhere. The CNN video of a slave auction in Libya has elevated this reality and many have begun to pay attention. To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther...
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#10 - U.S. vs. Them: America's Global Actions in 2017 & Beyond
With 2017 coming to a close, former State Department public servant Jenna Ben-Yehuda and global trends expert Claire Casey, look back at America's global actions during the year, discuss what lies ahead in 2018 and what these actions mean for Americans at home. This episode was released in 2017…
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#9 - Paris, Politics & Plastics: The Paris Agreement & What It Means For Climate Change And America
In the year 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Former EPA Assistant Administrator, Mathy Stanislaus, explains the environmental, economic and human costs of climate change, unpacks the science of global warming and discusses what the deal is behind the Paris Agreement. This...
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#8 - A Quest For Independence: Cuba-U.S. Relations Beyond Cigars, Cars, & Communism
The clock on U.S.-Cuba diplomatic relations was turned back making it once again, difficult for American citizens and businesses to travel to Cuba. Dr. Marguerite R. Jimenez takes us through Cuba-U.S. relationship beyond cigars, cars, and communism and into the island nation's quest for...
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#7 - Keep It Real: Does Foreign Assistance Work?
Foreign assistance expert, inter-faith advocate, and peacekeeper, C. Eduardo Vargas, explains the mission of United States Agency for International and Development (USAID) and talks us through his thoughts on whether or not American foreign assistance actually works. Eduardo also shares why his...
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#6 - Give The Poet Some: Youth Voices At The United Nations
America's 6th US Youth Observer to the United Nations explains what exactly happened at the United Nations General Assembly, her role as the youth representative, and the importance of Americans staying engaged with the U.N. This episode was released in 2017 via WERA 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA.
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#5 - What's The deal With The Iran Nuclear Deal? A Look At Nukes And U.S.-Iran Relations
Pharohl Charles demystifies nuclear science, "the roots" (hint, hint) of America's relationship with the Republic of Iran, and breaks down what exactly is in the Iran Nuclear Deal. Pharohl grew up studying planes, speaks fluent Russian, and is and has a stockpile of amazing photos of New York…
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#4 - Rules Of The Road: Can Sanctions Keep Countries In Check?
What are the Russian sanctions about? How do sanctions impact Americans? Prodigy fan, Portlander, and Eurasia expert Alex Johnson unpacks the crisis in Crimea by understanding sanctions, taking a look back at the Cold War and sharing his insights on what exactly President Putin wants. This…
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#3 - Hands Off Tequila: NAFTA And How It Protects Happy Hour
Foreign Policy Interrupted Fellow and trade industry expert, Jana Nelson, explains the basics of trade policy, trade agreements, and what NAFTA could mean for America's Tequila consumption. This episode was released in 2017 via WERA 96.7 FM in Arlington, VA.
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#2 - 'D' Is For Democracy: What America Is Doing In The Middle East And How It Affects You
Does the spread of democracy make America any safer? Army Veteran and New Yorker, Asha Castleberry, explains using her experiences in Iraq and what Americans gain from a more democratic world. Using her time in the Middle East and Latin America, you'll learn why the U.S. gets involved in some...
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#1 - The Basics: U.S. Foreign Policy
This is the launch episode for What In The World(WITW)? Listen as Bunmi speaks with Ambassador Reuben Brigety about the basics of U.S. foreign policy, what in the world it means for everyday people, and how Americans can stay engaged. This episode was released July 2017 via WERA 96.7 FM in...
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What in the World (WITW)? makes global issues understandable and relevant to ordinary American people. Explained by expert women and people of color, we break down current and past foreign policy issues by connecting it to your everyday life. This podcast is produced in partnership with Diversity in the National Security Network (DINSN). Visit https://diversityinnationalsecuritynetwork.com/.
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Bunmi Akinnusotu
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