Global Inquirer

Global Inquirer
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Using case studies that often go untouched in news media, we examine how global trends are impacting real lives and international politics. Global Inquirer is a production of the International Relations Organization at the University of Virginia. We are also affiliated with TEEJ.fm, the podcast network of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville. Music: Audissey https://open.spotify.com/artist/27PasEOltfafDKVv1TPTQR

  1. After Assad: Syria in Transition

    FEB 6

    After Assad: Syria in Transition

    In this episode with Professor Hanadi Al-Samman, we discuss Syria’s monumental regime change. Investigating the conditions of minority groups, we analyze the lead up to the Assad Regime’s collapse, the transition to the new government under Al-Sharaa, and both the promise and peril that may lie ahead. — Special Guest: Hanadi Al-Samman Executive Producer: Andrew Chand Correspondents: Jason Kim, Victoria Strama, Anthony Chandler, and Nathaniel Fox

    42 min
  2. U.S. Immigration: Trump’s Weaponization of an Already Broken System

    09/14/2025

    U.S. Immigration: Trump’s Weaponization of an Already Broken System

    In this episode with Professor Levi Vonk, we discuss the state of U.S. immigration under Donald Trump’s second administration. We analyze what is different about Trump’s repressive crackdown, but also explore what has remained the same under an immigration system that both parties have leveraged to exclude immigrants for decades. — Special Guest: Levi Vonk Executive Producer: Andrew Chand Correspondents: Abby Larkin, Anika Shah, Carolina Zanna-Stone, and Kamina Mentore

    40 min
  3. Lebanon at a Crossroads: After the Bombs, What Comes Next?

    09/14/2025

    Lebanon at a Crossroads: After the Bombs, What Comes Next?

    In this episode with Dr. Hikmat Nasr, we discuss the aftermath of Israel’s most recent conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon. We analyze the human cost of the war, Hezbollah’s position in Lebanese society, and recent progress for the country’s internationally recognized government. We also consider the different options for integration and reconciliation in the future. — Special Guest: Dr. Hikmat Nasr Executive Producer: Andrew Chand Correspondents: Jason Kim and Tommy Williams

    44 min
  4. Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About West Papua?

    09/14/2025

    Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About West Papua?

    In this episode with Professor Camellia Webb-Gannon, we discuss the often-overlooked fight for self-determination in West Papua. We analyze the history of West Papua’s independence movement and the current state of the struggle, while also exploring possible paths forward. — Special Guest: Camellia Webb-Gannon Executive Producer: Andrew Chand Correspondents: Hannah Vinas and Calvin Pan

    36 min
  5. Labor Trafficking in Canada? When Migration Becomes Exploitation

    09/14/2025

    Labor Trafficking in Canada? When Migration Becomes Exploitation

    In this correspondent-led episode, we discuss the international labor trafficking scandal unfolding in, perhaps surprisingly, Canada. We analyze the systems that enable the exploitation of migrant workers, the experiences of the victims, and the various responses of global actors to the revelation of this story. — Executive Producer: Andrew Chand Correspondents: Danial Butt and Tesher Baer

    20 min
  6. El Salvador: The “World’s Coolest Dictator” and the Trade-Off Between Security and Democracy

    01/28/2025

    El Salvador: The “World’s Coolest Dictator” and the Trade-Off Between Security and Democracy

    In this episode, we dive into the fascinating political situation in El Salvador, where President Nayib Bukele—who has led the country’s transformation from the murder capital of the world to perhaps the safest country in the Americas—is implementing anti-democratic policies with seemingly broad public support. How sustainable is this, and is there a fundamental trade-off between security and democracy? The Global Inquirer discusses this and more. Executive Producer: Andrew Chand Staff Correspondents: Khyzeima Gonzalez, Kayla Kline-Polio, Maryam Ahmed, & Allison Fuentes Guest: Dr. Lean Sweeney

    38 min
  7. The Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shedding Light on an Often Overlooked Conflict

    01/28/2025

    The Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shedding Light on an Often Overlooked Conflict

    In this episode, we discuss the ongoing conflict and desperate humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We analyze how ethnic tensions, resource extraction, foreign intervention, and a variety of other factors have culminated in this devastating war, while also contemplating paths forward for the DRC. Executive Producer: Andrew Chand Staff Correspondents: Danial Butt & Tesher Baer Additional Researchers: Cristina Racanelli

    32 min
  8. Venezuela’s 2024 Election Crisis: A Stolen Election in a Teetering Democracy

    01/28/2025

    Venezuela’s 2024 Election Crisis: A Stolen Election in a Teetering Democracy

    In this episode, we explore Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro’s blatant theft of his country’s 2024 presidential election, which evidence suggests he lost resoundingly to the most organized opposition in recent Venezuelan history. We discuss how we got here, what actually happened, and what this all means for Venezuela’s future. Executive Producer: Andrew Chand Staff Correspondents: Kelsey Holzman, Hannah Vinas, & Carolina Zanna-Stone

    29 min
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Using case studies that often go untouched in news media, we examine how global trends are impacting real lives and international politics. Global Inquirer is a production of the International Relations Organization at the University of Virginia. We are also affiliated with TEEJ.fm, the podcast network of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville. Music: Audissey https://open.spotify.com/artist/27PasEOltfafDKVv1TPTQR

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    Global Inquirer
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
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