Around The World With Dane Waters

Please join me and my special guest, activist, agitator, and public relations strategist David Fenton, as we discuss climate change, human rights, and the current state of American politics. Drawing on decades of experience at the intersection of advocacy, media, and public affairs, David shares his perspective on the challenges facing the country, the power of strategic communication, and what it will take to build meaningful political and social change.

Please join me and my special guest, award-winning investigative journalist Philip Obaji Jr., as we take a deep look at the growing influence of Russia and China across Africa. From political interference and disinformation campaigns to economic leverage, military partnerships, and the battle for access to Africa's vast natural resources, we'll explore how Moscow and Beijing are reshaping the continent—and what it means for Africa, the West, and the future of global power. Don't miss this important and timely conversation.

Please join me and my special guest, UK political commentator and journalist Thomas Munson, as we explore how Britain views America's 250th birthday. From the Revolution that changed the course of history to the enduring Special Relationship and the challenges facing both nations today, we'll examine 250 years of shared history, friendship, and differing perspectives in a timely and thought-provoking conversation.

Please join me and my special guest, political commentator and journalist Gary Emineth, for a thought-provoking discussion marking America's 250th anniversary. Together, we'll explore the defining moments that shaped the nation—from states' rights and women's suffrage to the presidency of Donald Trump. We'll examine America's greatest achievements, its most enduring challenges, and the opportunities and tests that lie ahead as the nation enters its next 250 years.

Please join me and my special guest, Cuban-American journalist Elio Montenegro, as we take a compelling look at Cuba's past, its complex present, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Don't miss this insightful conversation on one of the world's most fascinating and consequential nations.

Please join me and my special guest, Elly Nott, Co-Founder of the David Nott Foundation, as we explore the extraordinary challenges of providing healthcare in war zones and conflict-affected countries, and the vital work being done to save lives where medical care is needed most.

Please join me and my special guest, journalist and global democracy expert Bruno Kaufmann, as we discuss the FIFA World Cup, the nations behind the teams, and how those countries compare when measured against global standards of democracy, freedom, and civic participation. The World Cup is more than a sporting competition—it is a gathering of nations with vastly different political systems, histories, and values. Together, we will explore how countries represented on football's biggest stage rank in international assessments of democratic governance, examine the relationship between sport and national identity, and consider how major global events can both reflect and influence political and social change.

Please join me and my special guest, Paul Jacob, renowned global affairs analyst, democracy advocate, and longtime commentator on public policy, as we explore 250 years of American history and the future of our great nation. Together, we will examine the pivotal moments, ideas, and individuals that shaped the United States, reflect on the enduring principles that have guided the country through times of triumph and challenge, and discuss the opportunities and obstacles that lie ahead. From the founding era to today's rapidly changing world, this conversation will consider what America can learn from its past as it charts its course for the next 250 years.

Please join me and my special guest, Adedeji Doherty, National Vice Chairman of Nigeria's People's Democratic Party (PDP), as we discuss the ongoing political crisis in Nigeria, the challenges facing the country's democratic institutions, the state of the opposition, and what the future may hold for Africa's largest democracy ahead of the next electoral cycle.

Please join me and my special guest, Jonathan Berry, 5th Viscount Camrose, former UK Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property, as we discuss the global economic, social, and political impact of artificial intelligence.