The World Unpacked Carnegie Endowment
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The World Unpacked is a biweekly foreign policy podcast hosted by Sophia Besch that breaks down the hottest global issues of today with experts, journalists, and policymakers who can explain what is happening, why it matters, and where we go from here. Tune in to get smart on foreign policy.
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The Politics of Biden's Latest Tariffs
Jon Bateman joins Sophia to explore what President Biden's latest tariffs on China mean for the US, the climate, and allies.
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China: Rising Tensions in the South China Sea
Isaac Kardon joins Sophia to dive into the rising tensions in the South China Sea and the geopolitics of China's maritime disputes.
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Ukraine Aid: Will It Be Enough?
Dara Massicot sits down with Sophia to unpack the war effort in Ukraine.
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Iran Strikes Israel - Here's What Might Happen Next
In her first episode as host of The World Unpacked, Sophia Besch welcomes Karim Sadjadpour to unpack Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel and what comes next.
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Barbecue Earth, Episode 6: Food Security Reimagined
Winners and losers—every major transition has them. For the world to meet its climate goals, it needs to undergo a partial shift away from traditional meat and toward alternative proteins. But who would be the winners and losers of a global protein transition? In Episode 6, we investigate what this transition might look like and what it could mean for national security and geopolitics.
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Barbecue Earth, Episode 5: Consider the Lobster
There’s a lot to learn from the lobster. Its transformation from disdained prison food to fine-dining delicacy reveals how culture shapes our palate and how people could start to get a taste for food that does less damage to the planet than a bacon cheeseburger. In Episode 5, we look to the future of alternative proteins—from bean burgers to lab-grown nuggets—and ask what it would look like to live in a world less centered on traditional meat production.
Customer Reviews
Stewart is Doing Great!
UPDATE: I remember the Jen days of the podcast very fondly, then came the Laura days, which were also good, this was followed by a terrible period that was just off the rails. Now, Stewart seems to bringing this podcast back and increasing its value. He’s clearly a credible host and the reboot is going well, so far.
Previous: I was particularly disappointed by the interview with the Koch-funded “restrainer” advocating repackaged isolationism, who was all but granted free rein by the host. I’ve been listening since the beginning and the decline has been pretty notable in my view. Is this a podcast that gets serious and has some depth of topic? Is it a podcast for general audiences to get their feet wet? Is this a forum for connected academics to sell books? In my view, the podcast needs to pick a direction (hopefully a meaningful one) rather than be Carnegie potluck.
Global Fight for Racial Equity - Jul 23, 2020
What an awesome episode. The discussion was relevant for today and had amazing stats that really honed in on the issues. Great information from other areas around the world.
Fantastic Podcast for people interested in Foreign Policy and Politics
Thanks for the informative podcast. Love the new host!