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Global Impact episodes

  • S2 E9: Wearable Technology, Jimmy Lai Sentencing in HK, US elections, Covid-19

    We've long said that the Covid-19 pandemic provided an inflection point for technology. No less so than in the area of "wearables" and tracking apps. We speak to the founder of a start-up providing safe PPE to people on the frontlines. We hear from Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai who was charged last week for breaching the draconian National Security Law. How the US election results were received by America's northern neighbour. And the latest on Covid-19.

    1 hr 13 min
  • S2 E7: End of US Voting Period, Covid & Travel, Asia-Pacific in 2021

    Global Impact is on the road again - on the eve of one of the most consequential elections in modern times, in one of the most crucial states, Florida. With 29 electoral votes at stake, the importance of Florida for either presidential candidates cannot be under-estimated. Also - a look ahead to what to expect in Asia-Pacific in 2021, the latest on the Covid-19 pandemic and travel and how the pandemic has impacted journalism.

    38 min
  • S2 E6: Conflict on the Doorsteps of Europe & Asia; A Second Wave of Covid-19; Election 2020
    A remote, landlocked and mountainous piece of land in the South Caucuses is drawing a lot of attention - and firepower - as two former Soviet republics with Russia Turkey and others in the mix battle it out. The battle between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh threaten stability in the region. We also go over the latest Covid-19 data: has the dreaded second wave already arrived in some parts of the world? And countdown to the contentious November election in the United States - we take you deep into Trump country in Iowa.
    32 min
  • S2 E5: In Conversation with Peter Maurer, ICRC
    An in-depth conversation with Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). It is one of the most widely recognized and respected organizations in the world, having won three Nobel Peace Prizes in 1917, 1944, and 1963. Because of its mandate and its ability to maintain trust, aid workers often describe the organization as ‘first in, last out.’
    1 hr 4 min
  • S2 E4: United Nations General Assembly Goes Virtual
    As the UN turns 75, the world body is holding its first-ever virtual annual meeting of leaders. In what has become known as the 'Superbowl of diplomacy,' speeches from 193 world leaders were to be delivered via pre-recorded videos. The Covid-10 pandemic tops the agenda, followed closely by climate change - and preservation of the rules-based international world order. We re-cap Days One and Two of the UNGA and set you up for the rest of the week. We connect the dots and try to make sense of it all in this special episode of Global Impact.
    35 min
  • S2 E3: In Conversation with Dr. Syra Madad

    With the Covid-19 pandemic hitting  27-million cases and claiming almost 900,000 lives, we turn to Dr. Syra Madad for some answers and guidance. Featured in the Netflix series, Pandemic, she is a nationally-recognized leader and epidemiologist in public health and special pathogens preparedness and response - working in the largest healthcare delivery system in the United States - New York City. We cover testing, vaccines, and discuss whether it safe during the pandemic to engage in sex and in travel?

    44 min
  • S2 E2: On Location in Ottawa: Belarus, Russia, Covid-19, Travel
    On the road, we bring you this Episode 2 of Season 2 from Ottawa. Starting with the unrest in Belarus and the suspected poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Novalny. We then jump into the latest on the Covid-19 pandemic, which by now has crossed the grim milestone of 23-million cases and more than 800,000 deaths. What's the impact on the food and beverage industry? And how have autocrats taken advantage?
    39 min
  • S2 E1: Feature Discussion With Rotary International's John Hewko

    In this season opening episode, we discuss a range of topics with the head of Rotary International, John Hewko. We touch on the organization's global efforts to eradicate polio, efforts to battle Covid-19 to the ground, Rotary's role in assisting in the Beirut tragedy, volunteerism and much more. We also take you to today's press briefing at the World Health Organization HQ in Geneva for a follow up question on hesitancy towards the expected Covid-19 vaccine. And finally a beautiful piece of music introduced by Alvira Misbakhova called Ajde Jano.

    53 min

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We live in an increasingly confusing and unpredictable world. In Global Impact, co-hosts Michael Bociurkiw and Melissa Ricci connect the dots to world events so you don’t have to. Special guests…