News from a Boring Dystopia

News From a Boring Dystopia
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“News from a Boring Dystopia” is an international relations and geopolitical podcast trying to bring a little light into this darkest timeline! Each week panelists enter into discussion about the international current events topics of the week. Donate for more episodes: https://www.patreon.com/NFBDpatron https://anchor.fm/nfabd/support

  1. 02/03/2021

    Episode 18: Socialism and the Rise of Anarcho-Bidenism

    Today's episode marks a change to a more serious tone where we discuss the global threat of socialism imposed by the Biden Administration.  Today's guest Jack discusses his involvement in socialist activism and gives his policy solutions to America's myriad of problems.  Bruno points out parallels with socialism's stigma in Brazil.  Antonio finds great use of a free to use trap remix he found online several months ago.

  2. 01/20/2021

    Episode 17: The Greko-Turkish Situation Part II

    In today's episode we give the other side of the story with regards to episode 15.  Joining us is Ozgur who is an International Relations scholar and expert on Turkey.  We discuss parallels with regards to authoritarianism, immigration, and desperation.  Antonio attempts a variety of Turkey centric puns and dad jokes.

  3. 01/13/2021

    Episode 16: K-pop and Korea's rising soft power

    In today's episode we discuss the geopolitical impact of K-pop music.  Joining us is guest Teddy Son who is a Korean journalist.  We discuss the role of government in K-pop, how the fans of this music may vary across the globe, and we discuss how this music is challenging western beauty standards and notions of gender roles.  Should K-pop stars wearing dreadlocks be cancelled?  Find out today!

  4. 01/01/2021

    Episode 15: The Greko-Turkish Situation Part I

    Happy New Year! Today we come back from a small holiday hiatus with guest Xenofon Kalogeropoulos, a historian and current master's student at the London School of Economics. We recorded this episode on the 15th of November discussing the situation in the Greko Turkish border and the foreign relations of Turkey focusing on her relationships with Greece and the EU. Find Xenofon on instagram at @foreignvoice. Follow us on Instagram @fromboring.dystopia and on Twitter @FromBoring.

  5. 12/10/2020

    Episode 14: The New Cold War: Iran and Saudi Arabia

    We discuss the ongoing conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia.  We explain how the US is involved in the conflict and how special interests in Saudi Arabia may have vested interests in a bad relationship between the US and Iran.  Special guest @shahedghoreishi on Twitter.

  6. 12/03/2020

    Episode 13: Cybersecurity, the Future of International Security in a Hyperconnected World

    Vik is an American engineer, expert in cybersecurity. Devin is his friend and of similar qualifications. We discuss the importance of cybersecurity from the perspective of IR conflict.  We discuss China's technological threat, surveillance, and much more.

  7. 11/24/2020

    Episode 12: Christianity's Impact in Colonialism and Nationalism

    In today's episode we discuss the broader negative cultural impacts of Christianity in the countries of India and the United States.  We look at the far right in Poland.  We discuss the new Supreme Court in the United States.

  8. 11/18/2020

    Episode 11: A Coup in Peru

    In today's special episode we discuss the Congressional coup that ousted Peruvian President Martin Viscarra from office and discuss in a breaking news fashion how his successor Manuel Merino was also ousted due to public upswell and protests.

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“News from a Boring Dystopia” is an international relations and geopolitical podcast trying to bring a little light into this darkest timeline! Each week panelists enter into discussion about the international current events topics of the week. Donate for more episodes: https://www.patreon.com/NFBDpatron https://anchor.fm/nfabd/support

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  • Creator
    News From a Boring Dystopia
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
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