Global Impact

Global Impact

By Michael BociurkiwNewsNews Commentary
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Global Impact episodes

  • Episode 9: In Conversation with Dr. Boris Lushniak

    Three months after the WHO declared a global public health emergency, we travel to Maryland to speak to the former Acting Surgeon-General of the United States, Dr. Boris Lushniak. About the coronavirus pandemic globally - and more locally in the United States. With some very important advice at the end about coping with the lockdown.

    43 min
  • Episode 7: In Conversation With RAI TV's Liana Mistretta
    This week we took Global Impact on the road to Italy - one of the countries hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, with over 162,000 infected and more than 21,000 deaths. We invited RAI TV’s Liana Mistretta - foreign correspondent and anchor to speak about the situation in Italy, how her work as a foreign correspondent has helped her cope with the lockdown and how the crisis will change human behaviour for the foreseeable future.
    39 min
  • World Exclusive: In Conversation With Jim Rogers
    In the midst of a global public health crisis, we are all grasping for answers - especially when it comes to financial security. And what to think of the elected leaders trying to mitigate the spread of Covid-19? The American investor and financial commentator, Jim Rogers, provides the unvarnished opinion. From someone who finds a silver lining in the midst of an unprecedented downturn, you will be startled to learn where to place your investment bets.
    40 min
  • Episode 5: In Discussion With Chef Jennifer Sebasigari

    In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, when it is difficult to see the horizon, it is important to be well provisioned - and to keep our nutrition and immunity levels up. In this episode, Chef Jennifer Sebasigari talks food and how to keep the pantry well-stocked.

    38 min
  • Episode 4: In Discussion With Dr. Sue Varma
    In this special coronavirus edition of Global Impact, I've invited renowned American psychiatrist and television commentator, Dr. Sue Varma, to walk us through some of the mental health issues and coping tactics in a world in the midst of the virus outbreak.
    48 min
  • Global Impact Launch Episode v2

    There's an enormous thirst for facts and more context on the disruption that the coronavirus has brought to our everyday lives. In this revised episode, I amplify some of the thoughts I had published on opinion and on-air comments this week. Have a listen!

    17 min
  • Launch Episode: Questions Answered as the Coronavirus Races Around the Globe
    In this launch episode of Global Impact, we present the latest update on the spread of the coronavirus - how some countries such as Israel are enacting draconian measures to limit infection. And how the relationship between WHO and UN member states complicates it’s work. Also the MH17 criminal trial and a bonus tidbit from my work on Digital Crack - my forthcoming book on smartphone and social media addiction.
    23 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…