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Open Society Foundations Podcast episodes
- Afghanistan's Upcoming Presidential Election: Free and Fair?
Afghan and international experts discuss human rights, media, and political perspectives on the 2009 elections at this panel cohosted by the Open Society Institute and Asia Society. Speakers: Craig Jenness, Jahid Mohseni, Nader Nadery, Jamie Metzl. (Recorded: June 29, 2009)
Learn more at http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.
1 hr 33 min - Black Labor in America: Emerging Opportunities Amid the Economic Crisis
Steven C. Pitts of UC Berkeley discusses the job crisis facing the black community, with an emphasis on relations between black men and Latino immigrants in the workplace. (Recorded: June 25, 2009)
Learn more at http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.
1 hr 35 min - HIV and Human Rights in Southern Africa: Victories and Ongoing Challenges
Namibian lawyer and human rights activist Michaela Clayton speaks on HIV/AIDS and human rights issues in Southern Africa. (Recorded: June 15, 2009)
Learn more at http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.
45 min - Talking About Race Now: How to Build Success Without Forgetting the Struggle
Journalist Gwen Ifill and law professor Sherrilyn A. Ifill discuss this pivotal moment in American history and its potential for advancing equity and social justice. (Recorded: June 4, 2009)
Learn more at http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.
1 hr 34 min - Seeking Accountability for Torture-Photography as Evidence
Panelists discuss the photographs of detainee torture, and the role that photography plays in providing accountability for abuses and depicting the human stories behind them. (Recorded: June 3, 2009)
Learn more at http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.
1 hr 32 min - After Mandela and Mbeki-The Future of South Africa
The Open Society Institute, together with The Nation magazine, hosted a conversation on the politics of South Africa following that country’s presidential elections. (Recorded: May 27, 2009)
Learn more at http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.
1 hr 32 min - Bring Your "A" Game
The Open Society Institute hosted a screening and discussion of the documentary Bring Your "A" Game, which seeks to reverse the trend of poor educational outcomes for black men and boys. (Recorded: May 18, 2009)
Learn more at http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.
0 min - How to Reduce Crime and Improve Race Relations
Tracey Meares discussed her efforts in Chicago's violence-ridden West Side, which helped slash homicide and recidivism rates by about a third while avoiding police–community antagonism. (Recorded: May 18, 2009)
Learn more at http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.
1 hr 24 min - Adaptation and Mitigation-Waking Up to the Reality of Climate Change
Open Society Fellow Mark Hertsgaard discussed the need to adapt to the consequences of global warming, even as we strive to minimize those consequences. (Recorded: May 11, 2009)
Learn more at http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.
1 hr 9 min - Kyrgyzstan-Contradictory Changes?
This panel looked at Kyrgyzstan's social and political landscape, which appears to be heating up in a series of high-profile developments that many observers relate to the upcoming presidential elections. (Recorded: May 6, 2009)
Learn more at http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.
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The Open Society audio podcast features recordings of panel discussions, talks, book launches, and more. Brought to you by the Open Society Foundations, working to build vibrant and tolerant…
democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens.