Podcasts about World Affairs Council

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are CEO of The Business Council of New York State Heather Mulligan, Siena College Professor of Economics, Aaron Pacitti, Associate Professor of Government at Dutchess Community College and since 2023, she has been President of the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley Dr. Karin Riedl, and Economist, working as Associate Professor of economics at Bard College, President of the Levy Economics Institute, and expert at the Institute for New Economic Thinking Pavlina Tcherneva.

This morning on The Greg & Dan Show, Dom Sanford came to visit us to talk about a special screening at the Peoria Riverfront Museum this TuesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the first government agencies targeted for dismantling by the Trump Administration, The United States' Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a major focal point of executive actions, headlines, and judicial filings. The chaotic approach to slashing jobs, shuttering offices, and eliminating funding has led to many people feeling unclear on what this agency does and how it affects the United States, as well as its relationship to the world. With many questions still remaining about the legality of what the Administration is attempting, as USAID is a Congressionally mandated agency, many Americans are left to wonder and wade through a dizzying array of information. In light of all this, the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire spoke with Charles Kenney, Senior Fellow at the Center for Global Development, to unpack the history of this agency and the impact it has. From administering lifesaving treatments around the world (which remain paused despite waivers) to building local economies (allowing people to stay in their home countries, rather than migrating to the West), this Agency has left an indelible mark on the world. Join us on this insightful conversation as you learn more about the realities surrounding USAID.Charles Kenny is a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development. His current work focuses on global economic prospects, gender and development, and development finance. He is the author of the books “The Plague Cycle: The Unending War Between Humanity and Infectious Disease,” "Getting Better: Why Global Development is Succeeding," “The Upside of Down: Why the Rise of the Rest is Good for the West,” and “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Utility: Happiness in Philosophical and Economic Thought.” He has been a contributing editor at Foreign Policy magazine and a regular contributor to Business Week magazine. Kenny was previously at the World Bank, where his assignments included coordinating work on governance and anticorruption in infrastructure and natural resources, and managing a number of investment and technical assistance projects covering telecommunications and the Internet.

Around the World in 30 Minutes: Insights from the Executive Director of Grand Rapids' 75+ Year-Old World Affairs CouncilThis week we talk with Michael Van Denend, Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. He discusses how the World Affairs Council is dedicated to educating people in western Michigan about other countries, cultures, and regions of the world and provides a forum for discussing critical foreign policy issues facing the country. The Council is best known for sponsoring its award-winning Great Decisions Global Discussion Series.Michael came to the World Affairs Council after 33 years as the executive director of the Calvin College Alumni Association, where he interviewed and wrote stories about alumni all over the globe. In addition, he's an on-air radio programmer at WYCE 88.1 FM where he presents folk, blues, jazz, rock and a lot of world music.

IAN UNPLUGGED 2507 021525On Sat, February 15, 2025 from 3 - 4 pm on the “IAN UNPLUGGED” segment of Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerica-News.com), on “The Road I Have Traveled”, Jay & Sanchali talk with Ellen Israel Goldberg who has delved into many ventures in her life, from being a dental hygienist to the owner a large office furniture company, to serving on many nonprofits like the Sister Cities and the World Affairs Council, to becoming a reporter for Indo American News and even authoring a book about her travels to India.

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is inviting high school students in Central Pennsylvania to take part in their annual Martin Luther King Jr. International Poetry and Storytelling Festival on January 19. This year’s theme is “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” Joyce Davis, President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, says she hopes students stop and think about the ideals of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and what it means to their life today. “We must accept finite disappointment, meaning that that disappointment is now limited but infinite. We can never give up this infinite hope that this will be a better world. It is going to be. And it's only going to happen if we don't give up and don't suffer despair, “said Davis. On Wednesday February 15 at 5:30 The 3rd annual Central Pennsylvania Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. Commemorative banquet will take place at the Hershey Lodge. Dr. Wanda Knight, Professor of Art Education and African American studies at Penn State Harrisburg says this banquet is always held on Dr. Kings Birthday. “I want to say that again, January 15th, we know we have a holiday, but that typically may not be his birthday. So, what people to make sure they recognize his birthday, which is January 15th, always. And this this case, January 15th, falls on a Wednesday. And the whole purpose of the banquet is to enhance community engagement among local organizations. And I'm thinking about our organizations, our businesses, our residents. Also, the banquet is designed to strengthen community ties and promote unity and collective responsibility, collective responsibility. And that's really key to what Dr. King's vision of a more just and equitable society, “said Knight.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Friends of The Heart of Giving,   This week's conversation features Ozzy Samad, President of Brothers Brother Foundation, sharing how a chance meeting at a World Affairs Council event led him from investment banking to leading an organization that distributes 200 million doses of medicine annually to those in need.   Key moments: "Having the opportunity to give back in this kind of way was just absolutely unbelievable." - Hear how personal experience growing up in Pakistan shaped Ozzy's transition to humanitarian work.   "We see so much need in our own backyard" - Learn how Brothers Brother expanded from international aid to launching mobile health clinics across America, proving that meaningful change often starts at home.   "We will make sure that whatever you donate really is impactful. Not superficially, but for real." - Discover how transparent valuations and ethical practices build lasting trust.   In Case You Missed It: Arts as a Lifeline with Aidan Davis   Last week's episode featured Statement Arts co-director Aidan Davis revealing how their small NYC nonprofit is creating big impact:   - Providing arts education where 300+ schools lack any programs - Achieving 100% college acceptance rates for participants - Using the arts to build confidence, community and future opportunities - Creating pathways from elementary school through career development   Support These Important Conversations The Heart of Giving brings you stories of innovative solutions to society's pressing challenges. Your support helps us: - Share more stories of impact - Maintain quality production - Create resources for nonprofits - Build a stronger giving community   Make your tax-deductible donation today at Give.org.   Listen now on BBBGive.org or your favorite podcast platform.   #HeartOfGiving #Philanthropy #GlobalImpact #NonprofitLeadership     

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Chief of Staff and Vice President for Strategy and Policy at Bard College Malia DuMont, Senior Fellow, Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer, Political Consultant and lobbyist Libby Post, and an Associate Professor of Government at Dutchess Community College and since 2023, she has been President of the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley Dr. Karin Riedl.

The first hour was open phones with Bob Seidenschwarz and then he was joined by Alli DePuy. They talked about EconoQuest and much more.

Jacob Laurenzana is a senior at the University of Illinois Springfield. He received a scholarship from the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois to attend the World Affairs Council of America's National Conference in Washington D.C. November 19-22. He spoke to Community Voices about his experience at the conference and why being informed about international affairs is valuable. To learn more about the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois click here.

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting global education and cultural exchange in our region. Several members of the council traveled to D.C. for the Prague Forum 2000. In this episode of The Spark, WACH President and CEO Dr. Joyce Davis, Community Outreach Ambassador Cole Goodman, ad Board member Hagir Elsheikh shared about their experience. During the conference, Elsheikh shared her experience as a Sudanese refugee at a panel discussion during the conference. Listen to the podcast to hear her story, and more about WACH.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome Back!I'm really excited for my guest this week, Mr. Roger Igo! Since 1990, Roger has been responsible for thousands of successful events, large and small, for more than 30 years and responsible for $100 million in event sales. He is a council cabinet member of the World Affairs Council of Houston, has served on the board of the International Live Events Association, is a current member of NACE and MPI. Never satisfied, Roger continues to refine The Bell Tower on 34th in Houston, Texas and help many other aspiring venue owners and event planners.  Roger has worn so many hats in his life!  To add to his resume, Roger is also an Executive Producer, former radio host, author of Keep On Going, The History of The Bell Tower on 34th, a graduate of CEO Space International, and an alumnus of The Disney Institute.  Very excited to hear his story, tips for entrepreneurs, event planners and of course, his secrets to stamina.  Can't wait for you to listen it!Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for every day inspirational posts.Email at cindynovotny@masterconnection.com

Bob Seidenschwarz invited Dr. Adler to the show. Dr. Adler is President of The Alturas Institute, a non-profit organization created to promote the Constitution, civic education, equal protection of the law and women's rights.

The World Affairs Council of Central Illinois is a civic organization dedicated to educating the public about U.S. foreign policy, global economic and environmental issues, and international politics. It has an upcoming program on Nov. 13, titled “Building Global Agricultural and Rural Capacity: Experiences from Brazil and Surrounding Countries," featuring Dr. Colby Silvert. Silvert spoke to Community Voices about his upcoming presentation, how he developed an interest in global agriculture and what he observed during his time in South America and Africa.For information about the World Affairs Council of Central Illinois visit: https://mywacci.org/

EPISODE SUMMARY: Patsy Smullin is the owner and president of California Oregon Broadcasting as well as the host of the successful TV interview series Up Close and Personal. She shares her insights on leadership, family dynamics, philanthropy and the changing media landscape.Smullin will be among those honored this fall as Giants of Broadcasting by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 12th at Gotham Hall in New York City.On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Patsy Smullin about:Growing up in Eureka, California and how her the influence of her father, legendary broadcaster Bill Smullin, shaped her career path.Working in just about every facet of cable TV until she began running cable operations throughout Oregon and CaliforniaThe value of every single subscriber and doing whatever it takes to make them happyHer belief in fair, unbiased journalism, and giving her reporters autonomyJoining KOBI and starting her interview series Up Close and Personal where she helped viewers get to know interviewees as peopelTaking over her father's company and her expectations as his daughterServing on the NAB and NBC boardsimportance of community service and philanthropy and the organizations she supports including SMART and Community 101And More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Patsy Smullin is the owner and President of California Oregon Broadcasting, the longest, continuously operated, independent broadcast organization in the West. Its holdings include five television stations serving California and Oregon, three cable systems and a digital HD video production company.Over the years, Patsy's commitment to community is evident every day personally and through her TV stations.  She has consistently given back to the communities her broadcast company serve. She has been an active member of the NBC Affiliate Board, National Association of Broadcasters Board, The World Affairs Council of Oregon, Oregon Children's Foundation, Southern Oregon University Board and Willamette University Board.Two of her “hands on” favorites are being a SMART reader and Community 101 supporter, which teach children philanthropy at a really young age. She has been recognized with countless awards including the 2007 National Broadcasters Foundation Pioneer Award and the 2008 Oregon Association of Broadcaster's Tom McCall Award for outstanding service to the state and to the nation and most recently the Governor's Gold Award for service to Oregon. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Hillary ClintonLester HoltJay LenoJeff ZuckerWalter CronkiteScott BurtonBill SmullinJFKBibby KennedyRonald ReaganTed TurnerJohn MaloneTom BrokawBarbara BushDick ClarkHillary ClintonElizabeth DoleWayne NewtonDr. OzDr. PhilBarbara WaltersJeff ZuckerLester HoltOak Ridge BoysJenna BushCurtis LeGeytBrandon TartikoffLaura BushAl RokerMike McVaySteve JonesRupert MurdochTed TurnerABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America's Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown's Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review!

Listen to this powerful interview with Dr. David Fajgenbaum who has an incredible new memoir, "Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope into Action". David's story is truly unique; it's a tale of learning to live, while dying: a universally relatable story about getting up and fighting back after life knocks you down.A former Georgetown quarterback nicknamed "The Beast," David Fajgenbaum was also a force in medical school, where he was known for his unmatched mental stamina. But things changed dramatically when he began suffering from inexplicable fatigue. In a matter of weeks, his organs were failing and he was read his last rites. Doctors were baffled over a condition they had yet to even diagnose; floating in and out of consciousness, Fajgenbaum prayed for the equivalent of a game day overtime: a second chance.Miraculously, Fajgenbaum survived, but only to endure repeated near-death relapses from what would eventually be identified as a form of Castleman disease—an extremely deadly and rare condition that acts like a cross between cancer and an autoimmune disorder. When he relapsed on the only drug in development and realized that the medical community was unlikely to make progress in time to save his life, Fajgenbaum turned his desperate hope for a cure into concrete action: between hospitalizations he studied his own charts and tested his own blood samples, looking for clues that could unlock a new treatment. With the help of family, friends and mentors, he also reached out to other Castleman disease patients and physicians, and eventually came up with an ambitious plan to crowdsource the most promising research questions and recruit world- class researchers to tackle them; instead of waiting for the scientific stars to align, he proposed to align them himself.More than five years later and now married to his college sweetheart, his hard work has paid off: a treatment that he identified has induced a tentative remission and his novel approach to collaborative scientific inquiry has become a blueprint for advancing rare disease research. His incredible story demonstrates the potency of hope, and what can happen when forces of determination, love, family, faith and serendipity collide.David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc is one of the youngest individuals to be appointed to the faculty at Penn Medicine. Co- founder and executive director of the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN) and an NIH-funded physician- scientist, he has dedicated his life to discovering new treatments and cures for deadly disorders like Castleman disease, which he was diagnosed with during medical school. He is in the top 1 percent youngest grant awardees of an R01, one of the most competitive and sought-after grants in all of biomedical research. Dr. Fajgenbaum has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 healthcare list, as a top healthcare leader by Becker's Hospital Review, and one of the youngest people ever elected as a Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, the nation's oldest medical society. He was one of three recipients – including Vice President Joe Biden – of a 2016 Atlas Award from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. Winner of the RARE Champion of Hope: Science award, Dr. Fajgenbaum has been profiled in a cover story by The New York Times as well as by Reader's Digest, Science, and the Today Show. Dr. Fajgenbaum earned a BS from Georgetown University magna cum laude with honors and distinction, MSc from the University of Oxford, MD from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, and MBA from The Wharton School. He is a former Division I college quarterback, state-champion weight lifter, and co-founder of anational grief support network.Order "Chasing My Cure" at bookstores nationwide or at http://www.chasingmycure.com/

Governor Gianforte took calls for the first few segments. Then Bob Seidenschwarz invited Yair Moses to share his story. Then Dr. Barkey answered questions about the economy for the rest of the show.

The dialog between the President and CEO of the World Affairs Council of America (WACA), Matthew Hughes, and Hon. Karl Dean, will verse around the importance of WACA and all 90 World Affairs Council in engaging the public and leaders in global affairs in an age of rapidly shifting international order. At the center of the discussion will be the impact of WACA in informing and educating students about global professional opportunities and the importance for them to understand different corporate cultures.

We had open phones to start and then Bob Seidenschwarz invited Energy Expect Robert Bryce on the show.

The World Affairs Council of Central Illinois will host Ambassador Daniel Fried at their upcoming Sept. 25 meeting. The public is welcome to attend the presentation titled "Poland: An In-Depth Conversation." Ambassador Fried spent more than forty years in the Foreign Service and played a key role in designing and implementing American policy in Europe after the fall of the Soviet Union. WACCI President Joyce Nardulli spoke to Community Voices about the presentation and why it's important for the public to know about foreign affairs.For more information visit: https://mywacci.org/

Bob Seidenschwarz and Peter Stark continued their conversation from last time he was on.

Bob Seidenschwarz invited author, adventurer, and historian Peter Stark to the show.

*TW* Domestic violence is briefly touched on in this episode. If you are not in a place to hear this, please tune in later. And if you need help, please reach out to a professional. This episode unpacks not only details of some popular cases, but also why people are interested in cases like the ones that Tracy Walder covers. She answers questions from listeners and teaches about "honey pots." Then we chat the Downfall of Diddy, the Sherri Papini case, the terrorist attack threat on the Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, conspiracy theories and so much more! About Tracy: Former CIA officer and FBI special agent, Tracy Walder, worked as Staff Operations Officer (SOO) at the Central Intelligence Agency's Counterterrorism Center Weapons of Mass Destruction Group. During her time at the CIA, Tracy traveled to Afghanistan, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Morocco, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, and England. During this time Tracy received many awards for her service from both the CIA and from foreign intelligence offices as well. Among her awards were four Exceptional Performance Awards from the Director of the CIA, two Special Activity Awards, a Meritorious Unit Citation Award, a DCI Counterterrorism Center Medal, and two Operation Enduring Freedom Targeting Awards. After the CIA, Tracy became a Special Agent at the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office specializing in Chinese counterintelligence operations. Tracy has done a TEDx talk and is a sought after public speaker through the World Affairs Council. Tracy's INSTAGRAM Tracy's WEBSITE Tracy's BOOK Don't forget to follow, leave a review or rating and share Drinking With Gin.

The first hour was open phones with Bob Seidenschwarz and then he invited Cora Neumann for the second hour.

Bob, Rob, and Josh had a discussion on Trump and Harris's industrial policies. Then Tammy Sandhu, His Majesty's Consul General in San Francisco, joined us.

Bob Seidenschwarz invited Diplomat Barbara Stephenson to join us.

Bob Seidenschwarz spoke with former diplomat Robert Loftis.

Immigration has long-been a contentious issue in American politics. But legendary journalist Ray Suarez says immigrants keep coming to the United States, overcoming obstacles, working for better opportunities for themselves and their families, and all the while buying into the idea of America that binds us all together. Suarez is a journalist and author who co-hosts “World Affairs,” produced by the World Affairs Council and distributed to public radio.  He also covers Washington for the English-language all-news network Euronews.  Since launching Brooklyn Boy Productions in 2019, he has created content for public radio and television, The Washington Post, The Independent London, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Pew Research, Knowable, “America in One Room,” Hispanics in Philanthropy, Slate, The Nation, Hearst TV, AlterNet, CityPaper, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, the American Communities Project, and the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, among others.  Suarez spent 14 years as a correspondent and anchor at public television's nightly newscast, The PBS NewsHour, where be became chief national correspondent. During his years at The NewsHour, Suarez covered the 9/11 attacks on New York and Washington, four presidential elections, reported from the floor of seven party political conventions, moderated two presidential primary candidates' debates, among hundreds of others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Syed K Jamal is an International Ford Fellowship alumni. Before starting Collegey.com, he was with the US State Department's EducationUSA program. He has worked in media, non-profits, and academia. He lives in Tacoma, mentors students and startups at organizations like 76Forward, Rise, and Bridge for Billions. He is also on the board of the World Affairs Council of Tacoma. His cat, Laila and dog, Zizi, are his best friends. Please connect with Syed Jamal online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skjamal/ Instagram.com/2skjhttps://www.instagram.com/2skj/ Get merch, join a course and more! Check out all the ways you can support this show and host at: https://linktr.ee/OwnYourAwkward For more information on how you can Own Your Awkward with Andy Vargo, check out https://www.awkwardcareer.com/ #podcast #awkward #ownyourawkward #acceptance #authenticity #motivation #inspiration #coach #connection #energy #positive #education #tacoma #india #internship #college #career #careeradvice #travel #community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/own-your-awkward/support

PennLive's Joyce Davis speaks with summer interns with the World Affairs Council about the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, how it could have changed Trump personally, and their thoughts on President Joe Biden remaining in the 2024 race.

Syed K Jamal is an International Ford Fellowship alumni. Before starting Collegey.com, he was with the US State Department's EducationUSA program. He has worked in media, non-profits, and academia. He lives in Tacoma, mentors students and startups at organizations like 76Forward, Rise, and Bridge for Billions. He is also on the board of the World Affairs Council of Tacoma. His cat, Laila and dog, Zizi, are his best friends. Please connect with Syed Jamal online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skjamal/ Instagram.com/2skjhttps://www.instagram.com/2skj/ Get merch, join a course and more! Check out all the ways you can support this show and host at: https://linktr.ee/OwnYourAwkward For more information on how you can Own Your Awkward with Andy Vargo, check out https://www.awkwardcareer.com/ #podcast #awkward #ownyourawkward #acceptance #authenticity #motivation #inspiration #coach #connection #energy #positive #education #tacoma #india #internship #college #career #careeradvice #travel #community --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/own-your-awkward/support

The first hour was open phones with Bob Seidenschwarz and then Consul General Oliver Schramm joined us.

Bob Seidenschwarz invited energy industry expert Geoff Styles to discuss long-term trends and the monumental effect of AI on energy consumption. Styles is the Managing Director of GSW Strategy Group.

Bob Seidenschwarz invited Josh Denny and Rob Richardson to discuss the CPI report and more. Then Bob spoke with Daniel Koch from the Hudson Institute about NATO.

Bob Seidenschwarz from the Montana World Affairs Council talked about public education with Nate Dudley. Then Congressman Ryan Zinke took calls for an hour.

We spent the first hour talking with Hussein Ibish and Bob Seidenschwarz. Then Bob stuck around for an hour of open phones.

Do you wonder what jobs and careers there are in international affairs?  There's more than you think.  Every Fall and Spring the World Affairs Council assembles diplomats, business people, NGO officials, returned Peace Corps volunteers and more to talk about their experiences and insights and to answer your questions at this very popular panel.  The ICP will feature four panelists from different professions sharing hard to come by information on working in multicultural societies. This is a special opportunity to listen to distinguished professionals' experiences and insights and to discuss: preparation and transition from colleges to careers including the tools; skills and competencies needed to enter the profession; the upsides and downsides of working in those jobs and internship opportunities in their organizations. The panel is aimed for college students, high school students and young professionals but they're open to everyone including TNWAC members and partner institutions around Tennessee.

Bob Seidenschwarz spoke with Jennifer Warren during the first hour and Carol Giacomo during the second hour.

Tressa has a fabulous and insightful chat with Betty Cruz, the Executive Director of The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. The Council is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit org dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of key international issues that affect the Pittsburgh community and the world. In addition to talking about the Council and its first-of-its-kind Global Citizens Fellowship, Betty also shares how her life experience deepens her connection with her work. World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh: https://worldpittsburgh.org/ Apply to the The Global Citizens Fellowship here: https://worldpittsburgh.org/global-citizens-fellowship/ https://www.yinzaregood.com/ Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com

How do you set guidelines and parameters for contentious conversations to keep discussions civil? How do you bring voices to the table that have been historically excluded?In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Matthew Hughes, CEO of the World Affairs Councils of America. Matthew discusses:How WACA is a trade association of Local Councils around the country that bring diplomats, journalists and professors to communities, to foster discussion and understanding about foreign affairs and global issues.His journey from the education world to the association world.How and why world affairs should matter to everyone in the US, despite our domestic issues.How WACA develops partnerships with organizations that provide local councils with resources and speakers.How WACA helps local councils put on great programs, run high performing nonprofits, and be sustainable.How the WACA100 trains local council leaders and volunteers for the jobs of running a local council, promoting events, fundraising and running a sustainable organization.How WACA trains local councils to manage difficult discussions around polarizing issues to remain true to WACA's mission of informed civil discourse.How WACA inspires the next generation of citizens to contribute to the discussion through the Academic WorldQuest program.How WACA's annual conference last November saw an increase in attendance and was a big success.References:WACA Website Find A Council! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/tobias-voigt/nexusLicense code: M2POPMBVFCE0RIPZ

Skilled as an educator, professional development guru, and leadership coach, Noemi Pavon has eleven years of experience in fiercely fighting and advocating for educational equity for students from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. The first Latina principal in the state of South Carolina, former Lower School Principal at KIPP and alumna of Teach for America, Pavon leverages her expertise through cultivating leaders and teams in multiple sectors, including education, non-profit, small businesses and governmental agencies.As founder of The Pavon Firm, LLC, she has coached and consulted nationwide, including leaders in Georgia, South Carolina, California, Washington, D.C. and the Caribbean, impacting a network of 10,000+ students. Her work focuses on enabling world-class leadership, professional development, and strategic organizational management.Aligned with her passion for empowering youth, women, and underserved communities, she has a track record of forging partnerships and coalitions with business and community partners. Pavon has collaborated with and served multiple organizations, including the South Carolina State Charter School Districts Advisory Board, the Greenville County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) Advisory Board, and Mentors for Women in Leadership. She is a proud member of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.Born and raised in New York, Pavon earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia and a Masters of Education from Columbia University. When not working towards closing educational opportunity gaps, Pavon enjoys spending time with loved ones, reading, traveling, and practicing yoga.

We spent an hour with twenty-year CEO of The World Affairs Council and foreign affairs expert Jane Wales discussing the wars in Ukraine, Gaza and the far less media focused civil war in Sudan with illuminating views from her on trends away from liberal democracy and the rise of autocrats. The Information Revolution, which has allowed war to be seen as never before, prompted us to explore questions of sovereignty, rising nationalism and ongoing expansion of Artificial Intelligence. Philanthropy trends also emerged in the conversation as Jane, in her leading roles in philanthropic work, spoke about the phenomenon of more donations by fewer people each year coupled with more volunteer hours with fewer volunteers. We touched, too, on other global hot spots -- China, Pakistan, India, Iran, and Afghanistan, as well as ongoing humanitarian crises and changing outlooks on foreign policy within the Biden administration. A wide ranging, trenchant and enlightening dialogue!

On this week's program, your host, Justin Mog, talks about repairing the racial wounds of the nation with a great panel of guests who are taking part in a special film screening and panel discussion coming up on Wednesday at the Muhammad Ali Center. With us this week are Xiao Yin Zhao, Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana (http://worldkentucky.org); Kaitlyn Tisdale, Director of Interpretation at Locust Grove (http://locustgrove.org); and Randy Quarterman, one of the featured subjects of the documentary “The Cost of Inheritance.” Randy is a U.S. Army veteran and descendant of people enslaved by the Kellers in Savannah, Georgia. He co-founded the Reparations Project (https://reparationsproject.org/), which is the first project supported by the Quarterman Keller Foundation, to support Black education and legal land redress for Black families; to truth-tell; and to amplify Black voices. Randy also recommends the sites https://reparations4slavery.com/ and https://comingtothetable.org In recognition of Black History Month, on Wednesday, February 28th, at the Muhammad Ali Center, from 5:00-8:30pm (5pm reception, and 6pm film, followed by a panel discussion), the World Affairs Council is screening a film called “The Cost of Inheritance.” It is an hour-long documentary that explores the complex issue of reparations in the United States using a thoughtful approach to history, historical injustices, systemic inequities, and critical dialogue on racial conciliation. Through personal narratives, community inquiries, and scholarly insights, it aims to inspire understanding of the scope and rationale of the reparations debate. The event is free and open to the public, but you'll need to register at http://worldkentucky.org We also discuss the history of enslavement at Locust Grove, right here in Louisville, where the Croghan family enslaved approximately 100 individuals between 1790 and 1856. These enslaved men, women and children were the heart of the farm. They cultivated the land, cared for the many animals, built and maintained the house and other structures, and tended to the most intimate needs of the Croghan and Clark families. At the peak of the farm's operation in 1820, more than 40 enslaved people labored at Locust Grove. In 1849, the 22 enslaved individuals remaining at Locust Grove were emancipated by the will of Dr. John Croghan. However, those that were ‘freed' from enslavement were then indentured for seven years before finally being released from bondage. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

We had open phones during the first hour and then Prakash Gupta joined Bob Seidenschwarz. Gupta is Consulate General of India, Seattle.

Bob Seidenschwarz invited Kate Schilling to join us. She is a Foreign Service Officer here in Missoula.

Robert Jordan served as the 25th U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the 9/11 attacks. Having served as President George Bush's personal attorney, and close friend, Robert was tapped to lead Saudi relations in a tumultuous time. Tune in to hear stories from the Oval Office, Saudi Palaces, and advice on improving the Israel/Palestinian conflict. Robert was a partner in the international law firm Baker Botts L.L.P. for many years and headed the firm's Middle East practice based in Dubai until his retirement in 2014. He is Vice Chair of the Tower Center Board of Directors, the World Affairs Council of Dallas Fort Worth, and the Board of Governors of the Middle East Institute. He is a Trustee of the Southwestern Medical Foundation, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a past president of the Dallas Bar Association. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Center for American and International Law and the Board of Directors of the Tate Lecture Series at Southern Methodist University. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the Bilateral U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce and is a frequent commentator with international media including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, Bloomberg and the New York Times. His memoir, Desert Diplomat: Inside Saudi Arabia Following 9/11, was published by Potomac Books.Please enjoy this fascinating conversation with U.S. Ambassador, Robert Jordan. @PermissionToShine_

Join Haymarket Books and the Economic Hardship Reporting Project for a conversation celebrating the launch of the anthology Going for Broke. Join Alissa Quart in conversation with Alex Miller, Annabelle Gurwitch, Katha Pollitt and Ray Suarez, to celebrate the launch of the anthology Going for Broke, a collaboration between Haymarket Books and the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. Get a copy of Going For Broke: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/... Check out the podcast series “Going for Broke” hosted by Ray Suarez in partnership between EHRP, The Nation and NPR: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/11683107... You can read Alex's latest article here: https://www.wired.com/story/tech-vide... Read this powerful op-ed from Annabelle: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outloo... Submit pitches to EHRP at info@economichardship.org Donate to EHRP at: https://economichardship.org/donate-t... Speakers: Alissa Quart is the author of Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream and executive director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. She has written for many publications, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Time. Her honors include an Emmy Award, the SPJ Award, and a Nieman Fellowship. She is the author of four previous books of nonfiction, including Squeezed: Why Our Families Can't Afford America and Branded: The Buying and Selling of Teenagers, and two books of poetry, most recently Thoughts and Prayers. Alex Miller, a reporting journalism fellow for EHRP, is a navy veteran and native Chicagoan. He's been published in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Esquire, and Wired. In addition, he has also been featured in the anthologies The Byline Bible and The Chicago Neighborhood Guidebook. He lives in New York and is writing a mid-grade memoir about his experience of going to school for the first time at eleven years old. Annabelle Gurwitch is a New York Times bestselling author of five books, a Thurber Prize for American Humor Writing finalist, and an actress. Her writing frequently appears in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and Los Angeles Magazine. This essay, which was awarded an Excellence in Journalism citation by the Los Angeles Press Corp, is included in a longer form in her most recent collection of essays, You're Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility, a New York Times Favorite Book for Healthy Living 2022. Ray Suarez (@RaySuarezNews) was a senior correspondent for PBS News- Hour and host of the public radio show America Abroad. He is host of EHRP's podcast Going for Broke and co-hosts the program and podcast WorldAffairs for KQED-FM and the World Affairs Council. Katha Pollitt, the author of Virginity or Death!, is a poet, essayist, and columnist for The Nation. She has won many prizes and awards for her work, including the National Book Critics Circle Award for her first collection of poems, Antarctic Traveller, and two National Magazine Awards for essays and criticism. She lives in New York City. This event is co-sponsored by Haymarket Books and the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. Watch the live event recording: https://youtube.com/live/tFRHrFqF8ls Buy books from Haymarket: www.haymarketbooks.org Follow us on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/haymarketbooks

Foreign affairs specialist Dr. Fiona Hill said during the first Trump impeachment hearing that she feared the nation was going down a dangerous path. In town to speak at the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, she joins us Thursday to talk about foreign policy, the war in Ukraine and America's path toward autocracy.

Listen to this powerful interview with Dr. David Fajgenbaum who has an incredible new memoir, "Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope into Action". David's story is truly unique; it's a tale of learning to live, while dying: a universally relatable story about getting up and fighting back after life knocks you down. A former Georgetown quarterback nicknamed "The Beast," David Fajgenbaum was also a force in medical school, where he was known for his unmatched mental stamina. But things changed dramatically when he began suffering from inexplicable fatigue. In a matter of weeks, his organs were failing and he was read his last rites. Doctors were baffled over a condition they had yet to even diagnose; floating in and out of consciousness, Fajgenbaum prayed for the equivalent of a game day overtime: a second chance. Miraculously, Fajgenbaum survived, but only to endure repeated near-death relapses from what would eventually be identified as a form of Castleman disease—an extremely deadly and rare condition that acts like a cross between cancer and an autoimmune disorder. When he relapsed on the only drug in development and realized that the medical community was unlikely to make progress in time to save his life, Fajgenbaum turned his desperate hope for a cure into concrete action: between hospitalizations he studied his own charts and tested his own blood samples, looking for clues that could unlock a new treatment. With the help of family, friends and mentors, he also reached out to other Castleman disease patients and physicians, and eventually came up with an ambitious plan to crowdsource the most promising research questions and recruit world- class researchers to tackle them; instead of waiting for the scientific stars to align, he proposed to align them himself. More than five years later and now married to his college sweetheart, his hard work has paid off: a treatment that he identified has induced a tentative remission and his novel approach to collaborative scientific inquiry has become a blueprint for advancing rare disease research. His incredible story demonstrates the potency of hope, and what can happen when forces of determination, love, family, faith and serendipity collide. David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc is one of the youngest individuals to be appointed to the faculty at Penn Medicine. Co- founder and executive director of the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN) and an NIH-funded physician- scientist, he has dedicated his life to discovering new treatments and cures for deadly disorders like Castleman disease, which he was diagnosed with during medical school. He is in the top 1 percent youngest grant awardees of an R01, one of the most competitive and sought-after grants in all of biomedical research. Dr. Fajgenbaum has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 healthcare list, as a top healthcare leader by Becker's Hospital Review, and one of the youngest people ever elected as a Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, the nation's oldest medical society. He was one of three recipients – including Vice President Joe Biden – of a 2016 Atlas Award from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. Winner of the RARE Champion of Hope: Science award, Dr. Fajgenbaum has been profiled in a cover story by The New York Times as well as by Reader's Digest, Science, and the Today Show. Dr. Fajgenbaum earned a BS from Georgetown University magna cum laude with honors and distinction, MSc from the University of Oxford, MD from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, and MBA from The Wharton School. He is a former Division I college quarterback, state-champion weight lifter, and co-founder of a national grief support network. Order "Chasing My Cure" at bookstores nationwide or at http://www.chasingmycure.com/

Episode Summary: In this encore episdoe of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Saleem shares the lessons he has learned about leadership from two children and two senior citizens. He explains why it's important for leaders to see the radiance in every person they encounter, without qualifiers. He shares how he learned the importance of valuing the people around him and how he learned the value of dreaming big, setting big goals and high expectations, and living your life to be consistent with your words. He also shares why it's important for leaders to become agents of healing, hope, and help for those within their communities and throughout the world.About Saleem: Saleem Ghubril is the Executive Director of The Pittsburgh Promise, a nonprofit organization that strives to strengthen the region's urban youth, inspire systematic change, fund scholarships for post-secondary education, and empower a prepared and diverse regional workforce. Saleem is a passionate advocate for children and youth throughout Pittsburgh. In 1985, he founded The Pittsburgh Project, a community development organization dedicated to providing hundreds of vulnerable senior citizens each year with free home renovations by mobilizing thousands of young volunteers throughout the community. He is a volunteer co-pastor at the Mosaic Community Presbyterian Church and a member of the board for The Buhl Foundation, Vibrant Pittsburgh, and the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.5 Key Takeaways: 1.   Saleem's upbringing and experience with growing up in the Middle East2.  The power of seeing the light and ‘radiance' – without qualifiers – in everyone we encounter3.   The importance of seeing the value of those around you4.   The power of dreaming big, setting big goals and high expectations, and demonstrating a life that is consistent with your words5.   How leaders are charged with becoming agents of healing, hope, and help in their communities and the worldQuotes from the Episode: “Words that bring healing, and bring hope, and bring help – leaders, we are the ones charged with that.” – Saleem GhubrilConnect with Saleem:The Pittsburgh Promise |  Twitter |  LinkedIn