Global Tides

By Global Tides

Welcome to Global Tides, a podcast by Pepperdine University that highlights exciting Social Science research done by students and faculty.... more

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May 04, 2022 Achieving Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Societies (S3, E6)
Many countries around the world, including South Sudan, Afghanistan, and Rwanda, are attempting to rebuild their societies after decades of conflict. That begs the question: how do we achieve peace in post-conflict societies? What is the role of religion in rebuilding society after a conflict? What is the impact of oversimplifying or overgeneralizing groups in a conflict, and how can a true understanding of the parties to a conflict ensure appropriate policy decisions? In the final episode of this season of global tides, I chat with three senior international studies majors, Jessie B Bolton, Clara Keuss, and Elizabeth Ford as they grapple with these tough questions about peace.
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36min
May 04, 2022 Contemporary Issues of Latin America and the Caribbean (S3, E5)
Migration. Democratic backsliding. Environmental degradation. These are all contemporary issues plaguing communities of Latin America and the Caribbean. So, why do individuals choose to migrate to or from the region? How has populism contributed to democratic recession? How do the decisions of policymakers directly impact Latin communities? Today, I talk to senior Political Science and Sociology double major, Madalen Carrera; senior Business Administration and Hispanic Studies double major, Abraham Kakish; and senior International Studies major, Savannah Potter, as they discuss these questions through their research.
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28min
May 04, 2022 Ethnic Conflict and Ethnic Peace-Building (S3, E4)
Today, ethnic conflict remains a major challenge to international peace and security. Many regions of the world, from South Asia to sub Saharan Africa to Eastern Europe, are grappling with ethnic conflict. Thus, studies on both ethnic conflict and ethnic peace building have received particular attention by scholars. So, what is ethnic conflict? Why has ethnic conflict persisted? How can an intersectional approach to peacebuilding contribute to sustainable peace in these areas? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Karie Riddle, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Pepperdine University, and William Bacon, a senior Political Science honors student, as they explore the themes of ethnic conflict and ethnic peacebuilding in their research projects.
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31min
May 04, 2022 Sexualization and Body Image in Anime (S3, E3)
Anime has grown in popularity around the world in the late 1990s but has seen a particular boom in recent years in the United States. With this growth in popularity, many have begun to examine the types of images being portrayed in these shows. Hypersexualization and extreme beauty standards (among many other themes) are pervasive themes in many anime series and beg the question of the impact that these portrayals of women have on consumers. In this episode, I speak with senior Psychology major, Lydia Cho, about the impact of harmful messaging found in anime.
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17min
May 04, 2022 China’s Increasing Leadership of International Organizations (S3, E2)
China’s rise on the international stage has captivated the international relations field for decades. One interesting way this rise has manifested is in its changing role in international organizations, or IOs. It has pushed for higher voting quotas, started its own IOs, and most significantly has sought leadership in a variety of specialized IO agencies. Is China opting for a unique strategy in this regard? Has China been able to use IO leadership to exert state power and influence on the international stage? More broadly, Does leadership in international organizations matter? Today, I sit down with Dr. Felicity Vanulas, Associate Professor of International Studies at Pepperdine University, and Josh Sullivan, junior International Studies and Economics double major, as they seek to understand the impact of China's increasing leadership of international organizations.
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29min
May 04, 2022 Identity and Contemporary Issues in Asia (S3, E1)
Vietnam. Japan. South Korea. These three countries each have an intricate history in East Asia that has contributed to the formulation of distinct national identities impacting their citizens today. In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Tuan Hoang, Associate Professor of Great Books at Pepperdine University, and two senior International Studies majors, Tyler Kim and Daniel Jung. Together, these three tackle important questions about nationalism, identity, and how their own backgrounds as asian Americans impact their respective interactions with the world through their research.
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42min
May 04, 2022 Prologue (S3, E0)
Welcome to Season Three of the Global Tides podcast. In this episode, your host, Kylie Jones, senior International Studies major at Pepperdine University, introduces herself.
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8min
May 27, 2021 S.2 Ep. 5: International Organization Withdrawal
There has been a lot of heated discourse surrounding the merits of multilateralism over the past few years. Scholars regularly discuss the benefits of international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization, but there is a dearth of literature on how and why states withdraw from similar institutions. What motivates a state to disengage from multilateralism? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Felicity Vabulas about factors that contribute to treaty withdrawal.
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32min
May 27, 2021 S.2 Ep. 4: Feminism and Sound Design
The music industry has historically been dominated by male artists who are given full artistic license to explore various musical themes, including explicitly sexual ones. However, as women have gained influence in the music industry, their use of these themes has been widely criticized and condemned. In this episode, I chat with Cameron Davis about how the technical process of sound design intersects with gender equality.
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25min
May 27, 2021 S.2 Ep. 3: LGBTQ+ Affirming Church Websites
The LGBTQ community has faced a long history of discrimination from religious institutions. However, some churches have sought to defy this norm and offer a community of love and support for the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, I chat with Juan Carlos Hugues about the potential for intentionally LGBTQ+ affirming church websites to increase acceptance and inclusion.
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32min

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How many episodes does Global Tides have?

The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.