Global Conversations

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Global Conversations

Ideas are meant to be shared. Through the promotion of discourse we can better understand the world we live in, and learn how to change it. Join Master of Global Affairs candidates at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy in Toronto, Canada as they debate and discuss the future of globalization featuring special guests and practitioners. Topics covered include: Business & Finance, Development, Health, Human Rights, Politics, Security, and more!

  1. FEB 28

    Black Excellence in Canada

    In this episode co-produced with Munk School Black Students Association (MSBSA), Adhithya and Dan focused on four monumental Black Canadians: Lincoln Alexander, Jean Augustine, Desmond Cole, and Viola Desmond. Following this, Faith and Amie from MSBSA interviewed Kofi Hope about his accomplishments and impacts in Toronto. Tune in for more empowering stories and join us in celebrating Black History Month!

    33 min

  2. FEB 2

    Liberal Constitutional Democracy Under Duress

    Adhithya and Dan discuss what a liberal constitutional democracy is and why it may be on the decline worldwide. This episode features Peter Biro, a liberal constitutional democracy activist and founder of Section1.ca. Listen now!

    28 min

  3. 04/23/2022

    Episode 4 - Global Migrations

    In this episode, migration policy advocate Christie Ma sheds new information on the ongoing situation of increased global migrations. By combining her experience as a writer and researcher, she uncovers interesting aspects following the Fall 2021 Mexico – United States border crisis in Del Rio, Texas. Using the case of Haitian migrations, she offers unique insights for U.S policymakers and global institutions on how to better serve and protect those seeking asylum.

    22 min

  4. 01/26/2022

    Episode 3 - The Importance of Countries Working Together: Through the Lens of the European Union

    This segment explores the importance of cooperation at the highest levels of government. Using the European Union as a lens into the gold standard of international cooperation, former Member of European Parliament Sir Graham Watson answers important questions through the use of his wealth of experiences about how we can have a more integrated world strategy.

    31 min

  5. 11/12/2021

    Episode 2 - The Welfare State: what is it, and should Universal Basic Income be part of it?

    In this episode, Luca sits down with Dr. Darius Ornston, a professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, to talk about the welfare state. Luca asks Dr. Ornston what exactly is the welfare state, what his favourite model of the welfare state is, why the government needs to play a strong role in administering it, and if Universal Basic Income should be a part of it.

    32 min

  6. 09/17/2021

    Episode 1 - Yunny's Story

    In this first episode of the 2021-22 school year, podcast contributor Sky interviews Yunny, a Business Major at the Seoul National University in South Korea. Yunny shares some fascinating insights on her background, life in South Korea as a university student, how South Korea tackled COVID-19, what motivates her to stay active, her views on leadership, and the future of technology in the fitness industry. From Canada to South Korea, this episode is as global as it gets.

    39 min

  7. 05/03/2021

    Understanding and Combating Anti-Asian racism: In Conversation with Professor Joseph Wong

    In this episode, Sky Shi and Prof. Joseph Wong, VP International at UofT, engage in a very timely, personal, and frank conversation about their lived experiences as Chinese-Canadians.

    36 min

  8. 04/22/2021

    Is the Digital Space the New Marketplace?

    The Covid-19 Pandemic has changed the world as we know it. The way in which we interact with businesses has changed. What role does the digital space play for small businesses making it through the pandemic and eventual recovery? What policies and initiatives have governments put in place to embark on the journey of recovery? In this episode we sit down with a graduate fellow from the Urban Policy lab, Madison Leisk, to discuss how main streets have changed and how the pandemic has brought to...

    38 min
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Ideas are meant to be shared. Through the promotion of discourse we can better understand the world we live in, and learn how to change it. Join Master of Global Affairs candidates at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy in Toronto, Canada as they debate and discuss the future of globalization featuring special guests and practitioners. Topics covered include: Business & Finance, Development, Health, Human Rights, Politics, Security, and more!

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  • Creator
    Global Conversations
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Global Conversations
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