The Borgen Project Podcast

The Borgen Project
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The Borgen Project Podcast

Official podcast of The Borgen Project, an international organization that fights for the world's poor. Clint Borgen and team provide an entertaining look at global issues, politics and advocacy. From a humanitarian perspective The Borgen Project discusses issues like war, famine, genocide, refugees, poverty and hunger. The podcast covers global hotspots like Gaza, Ukraine, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Haiti and other countries experiencing major challenges. Learn more at borgenproject.org.

  1. APR 8

    Director Laura Warner on Traveling to 100 Countries and Her Ukraine War Documentary, The Cranes Call

    Director Laura Warner discusses her Ukraine War documentary, The Cranes Call and what she's learned traveling to over 100 countries. Warner has covered Libya, Iraq and many of the hardest hit places in the world. Her latest documentary, The Cranes Call follows war crimes investigators from the Clooney Foundation (Anya Neistat and Solomiia Stasiv) who interview survivors and document human rights abuses. The film is backed by Hillary and Chelsea Clinton's production company, Hidden Light. Links: - Watch The Cranes Call - Laura Warner

    53 min

  2. MAR 19

    China in Africa

    Africa is a major focus of Chinese foreign policy. Yun Sun, Director of the China Program at the Stimson Center discusses what to expect now that the U.S. is cutting humanitarian aid to Africa.

    51 min

  3. MAR 14

    Philippines, USAID, CIVICUS

    Clint Borgen and Lynsey Alexander discuss the latest developments. Official podcast of The Borgen Project, an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. borgenproject.org

    26 min

  4. MAR 12

    8 Strategies for Ending Global Poverty and Update on Ukraine

    Clint Borgen and Lynsey Alexander discuss the latest developments in Ukraine and eight strategies for ending poverty. Official podcast of The Borgen Project, an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. borgenproject.org

    29 min

  5. FEB 22

    Elon Musk Attacks the World's Poorest, U.S. Army Vets Approach to Activism

    Josephine Guilbeau, a former U.S. Army Intel Analyst discusses her approach to activism. Elon Musk and DOGE attack USAID. Take Action:  Urge Congress to Protect USAIDUrge Congress to meet with American doctors who served in GazaOfficial podcast of The Borgen Project, an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. borgenproject.org

    37 min

  6. FEB 12

    Dr. Ayesha Khan Back from Gaza and D.C.

    Dr. Ayesha Khan recently worked in Gaza and was on Capitol Hill with The Borgen Project. Dr. Khan specializes in Emergency Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. Take Action: Urge Congress to meet with American doctors who served in Gaza. Mentioned: Read the letter U.S. doctors sent to Congress. Official podcast of The Borgen Project, an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. borgenproject.org

    31 min

  7. FEB 5

    USAID Under Attack, Borgen Project on Capitol Hill with Gaza Doctors

    White House locks USAID employees out and shuts down the U.S. agency that handles aid to world's poorest. The Borgen Project back from DC. Take Action:  Urge Congress to Protect USAIDUrge Congress to meet with American doctors who served in GazaOfficial podcast of The Borgen Project, an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. borgenproject.org

    23 min

  8. JAN 21

    From Syrian Prison to D.C. Think Tank: Mid-East Expert Qutaiba Idlbi

    Qutaiba Idlbi discusses Syria and his personal journey. Qutaiba Idlbi is a senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's Middle East Programs where he leads the Council's work on Syria.

    50 min
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    Official podcast of The Borgen Project, an international organization that fights for the world's poor. Clint Borgen and team provide an entertaining look at global issues, politics and advocacy. From a humanitarian perspective The Borgen Project discusses issues like war, famine, genocide, refugees, poverty and hunger. The podcast covers global hotspots like Gaza, Ukraine, Yemen, Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Haiti and other countries experiencing major challenges. Learn more at borgenproject.org.

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    • Creator
      The Borgen Project
    • Years Active
      2022 - 2025
    • Episodes
      64
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