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The Full Frame podcast brings you in-depth, thought-provoking conversations with visionaries tackling the biggest challenges the world faces today. The podcast is hosted by five-time Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist and CGTN anchor Mike Walter.

  1. 02/16/2023

    Full Frame podcast: Art and Activism

    How can art advance social justice? Los Angeles-based artist Nikkolas Smith calls himself an artivist, bringing activism into his artwork. His illustrations bring attention to systemic racism and police brutality in the hopes of sparking conversations and inspiring change.

    21 min

  2. 03/29/2023

    Full Frame podcast: China-U.S. relations

    How has the relationship between China and the United States developed in the last 50 years, and where do relations stand today? Victor Gao served as an interpreter for Deng Xiaoping from 1983-1988. He’s currently vice president of the Beijing-based Center for China and Globalization and chair professor of Soochow University.

    16 min

  3. 05/01/2023

    Full Frame Podcast: Climate Adaptation

    The topic of climate change has been a key concern for decades. In order to save the planet nations have pledged to lower their carbon footprint in half by 2030.  The World Health Organization predicts that if something isn’t done, there will be around 250,000 deaths annually between 2030 and 2050, all linked to climate occurrences. Full Frame speaks with Inger Andersen, the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme.

    23 min

  4. 07/24/2023

    Full Frame Podcast: Healing Gun Violence Trauma

    Daily headlines about shootings flood the news in the United States. As the shootings continue, how do those touched by gun violence move forward? Ryane Nickens has lost three family members to gun violence. She’s the founder of the nonprofit The TraRon Center that offers counseling programs, therapeutic arts, and workshops to raise community consciousness about the impact of gun violence.

    19 min

  5. 03/28/2024

    Full Frame Podcast: How can we feed the world sustainably?

    By 2050, we will need 56 percent more food to feed 10 billion people, according to the World Resources Institute. But our global food system is challenged by climate change. How can we create a sustainable food system without using more land? Florence Reed works with farmers in Central America to restore degraded farmland and introduce regenerative farming practices. She is the founder of Sustainable Harvest International. “If all 500 million of those smallholder farmers around the world made this transition, they could get us 53% of the way to the United Nations goal for greenhouse gas reductions,” she said.

    24 min

  6. 04/23/2024

    Full Frame Podcast: How can mental health care be more inclusive? | Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble

    Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble is the founder of the AAKOMA Project, a nonprofit with a mission to meet the mental health needs of young people of color. The organization offers workshops, virtual counseling and consulting.  Youth and young people of color experience barriers to accessing psychological care for reasons beyond economic disparities. “People worry about how they’re going to be treated when they get into that mental health professional’s chair because there are different outcomes by different aspects of identity,” Breland-Noble said. “We also know that our research literature has not done the best job of developing interventions and understanding mental illness across all different types of populations.” The AAKOMA Project is working with researchers and institutions to collect data about youth of color on mental health, which can help drive policy changes.

    16 min

  7. 05/01/2024

    Full Frame Podcast: How big is the microplastics problem? | Jesse Meiller

    Today, the world is producing twice as much plastic waste as it was two decades ago. Plastics take anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose. According to the United Nations, only about 9 percent of plastic in the world is recycled. Jesse Meiller is a marine ecologist and environmental toxicologist who studies microplastics, tiny bits of plastic that have been found everywhere, from the bottom of the ocean to inside human blood. “Microplastics are made from almost everything that we use everyday that is plastic. …They’re ubiquitous because they’re being shed from so many different types of plastic,” said Meiller, a professor at Georgetown University’s Earth Commons Institute. Meiller said single-use plastics are a big contributor to the plastic problem. From bags to water bottles, individuals can take action by eliminating single-use plastics in their lives. “Our individual choices make a difference. We need to carry that forward though, and affect change at higher levels as well in order to have systemic change,” Meiller said.

    18 min

  8. 05/02/2024

    Full Frame Podcast: Second Chances

    Returning to society after serving time in prison comes with many hurdles. According to research from the Prison Policy Initiative, formerly incarcerated individuals are ten times more likely to become homeless. This struggle is even more pronounced for people of color and women. Moreover, the FBI warns about a troubling rise in street gangs, numbering around 33,000 nationwide. These gangs, known for their brutality and organization, target young recruits, some as young as ten, fueling their growth. In a recent interview with Full Frame, Antonio Fernandez, a former gang leader who has since transformed his life, shared his journey. Through candidly recounting his personal struggles, Fernandez serves as a cautionary example for young people. His narrative not only highlights the challenges but also underscores the potential for redemption and second chances in life.

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The Full Frame podcast brings you in-depth, thought-provoking conversations with visionaries tackling the biggest challenges the world faces today. The podcast is hosted by five-time Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist and CGTN anchor Mike Walter.

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    CGTN America
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