This week of The Global Current, one of the Executive Board members, Nadia Chernoff, interviews Bill Hing. Dr. Hing is a distinguished immigration attorney, professor, and founder of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, known for his landmark advocacy, including a case argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. He recently authored “Humanizing Immigration: How to Transform Our Racist and Unjust System” about practicing and teaching immigration law while delving into the histories of different migrations to the United States. 

This week of The Global Current we covered the recent election, focusing on the international and domestic policies that Trump will enact when president. Our analysts Benjamin Barry and Willem Akian discussed this issue. We focused on how this new election will affect the economy, international relations, and societal issues. The news briefer, Melanie Mc Nally, talked about India’s capital toxic crisis, Pope Francis investigating genocide in Gaza, and Spain being struck by flash floods. Catch you on the waves next week! 

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Juliana Mori, Associate Producers Neve Walker and Amelia Wysoczanski, Host Trisha Ballion, and Technical Producers Ashley Skladany, Kiki Rowles, and Megan Pitt. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent! Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music This group is a registered student organization, and its views do not necessarily represent the opinions and beliefs of Seton Hall University.

This week of The Global Current we covered the ICC’s case against previous Philippines President Duterte. Our analysts Riely Gonzalez and  Neve Walker discussed this issue. In this episode, our analysts discussed the case itself and the war on drugs, especially the topic of drug trafficking. The news briefer, Ashley Skladany, talked about a car accident killing 35 in China, an Israeli airstrike killing 31, Bangladesh asking Interpol for help ousting their Prime Minister, and Costa Rica bestowing the highest diplomatic honor on the El Salvadoran President. Catch you on the waves next week! 

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Juliana Mori, Associate Producers Neve Walker and Amelia Wysoczanski, Host Trisha Ballion, and Technical Producers Ashley Skladany, Kiki Rowles, and Megan Pitt. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent! Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music This group is a registered student organization, and its views do not necessarily represent the opinions and beliefs of Seton Hall University.

This week of The Global Current we discussed the ethics behind using Artificial Intelligence, and the complications that may arise from it. Our analysts Riely Gonzalez and Willem Akian discussed this issue. From AI use in schools, legal spaces, and art, the ethics behind can be quite complicated, and our analysts looked at both sides of the story. The news briefer, Juliana Mori, talked about floods in Spain leaving devastation and death, Bolivian unrest over Evo Morales, and crimes against humanity in the Philippines. Catch you on the waves next week! 

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Juliana Mori, Associate Producers Neve Walker and Amelia Wysoczanski, Host Trisha Ballion, and Technical Producers Ashley Skladany, Kiki Rowles, and Megan Pitt. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent! Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music This group is a registered student organization, and its views do not necessarily represent the opinions and beliefs of Seton Hall University.

This week of The Global Current we compared and contrasted policies from the two major party candidates of the United States. Our analysts Isabella Laor and Ava Lynch discussed this issue. Both analysts discussed the Trump-Vance and Harris-Walz campaign in detail and the policies that they are planning to implement, such as policies regarding immigration, the economy, and reproductive healthcare. The news briefer, Benjamin Bary, talked about the Moldovan election, railroad development in Tanzania, gang violence in Haiti, and the BRICS Summit in Russia. Catch you on the waves next week! 

This week of The Global Current our Associate Producer, Amelia Wysoczanski, interviewed a special guest, Professor W. King Mott on his published article “Queer Politics: Re-Shaping the Politics of Church and State”. We covered a range of topics, such as queer politics in the Catholic Church, and queer activism’s effect in Eastern Europe countries. The article is available online, and you can read it here: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/7/663

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Juliana Mori, Associate Producers Neve Walker and Amelia Wysoczanski, Host Trisha Ballion, and Technical Producers Ashley Skladany, Kiki Rowles, and Megan Pitt. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent! Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

This group is a registered student organization, and its views do not necessarily represent the opinions or beliefs of Seton Hall University.

This week of The Global Current we covered the Israel-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine conflicts. Our analysts Liam Page and Matthew Malchiodi discussed this issue. Each analyst focused on the individual conflict and gave a synopsis of the conflict, a brief history, and where the conflict might be heading. Along with this, an analyst discussed how third-party countries, like Iran and Lebanon, are involved in the war in Gaza. Catch you on the waves next week! 

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Juliana Mori, Associate Producers Neve Walker and Amelia Wysoczanski, Host Trisha Ballion, and Technical Producers Ashley Skladany, Kiki Rowles, and Megan Pitt. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent! Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music This group is a registered student organization, and its views do not necessarily represent the opinions and beliefs of Seton Hall University.

This week of The Global Current we had a discussion viewing the pro and anti side of assisted suicide, specifically following the story of an American woman in Switzerland who was the first to use an assisted suicide pod. Our analysts Riely Gonzalez and Willem Akian discussed this issue. Both analysts looked at different perspectives of the situation at hand. Willem focused on the reasoning that may support assisted suicide and the logic behind it. Riely outlined the opposing side, explaining the reasoning against assisted suicide. The news briefer, Lily Hudock, talked about Thailand legalizing same-sex marriage, Spain and Mexico’s strained relations, and the First Millennial Saint for the Catholic Church. Catch you on the waves next week! 

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Juliana Mori, Associate Producers Neve Walker and Amelia Wysoczanski, Host Trisha Ballion, and Technical Producers Ashley Skladany, Kiki Rowles, and Megan Pitt. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent! Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music This group is a registered student organization, and its views do not necessarily represent the opinions and beliefs of Seton Hall University.

This week of The Global Current we covered Policing in the US vs the EU. Our analysts Riely Gonzalez and Stephen Plotke discussed this issue. In this insightful discussion, analysts explored the contrasting approaches to policing in the U.S. and the EU, highlighting differences in community engagement, accountability, and use of force. By examining these divergent models, they aim to uncover lessons that could inform future reforms in both regions.The news briefer, Ava Lynch, talked about U.S. Federal Reserves Drop, Funding for Ukraine, Pager Explosions in Lebanon, and Venezuelan Opposition Leaders. Catch you on the waves next week! 

This week of The Global Current we covered the Taliban’s newly imposed law that prohibits women from speaking in public. Our analysts, Addison Cook-Gibbs and Isabella Laor, discussed this issue. In this episode, we focus on how the Taliban controls Afghanistan, how women have been treated under this rule, and how Sharia Law comes into play. We see other perspectives around the world in regards to this Law, and what reactions have come from it. The news briefer, Ava Lynch, talked about the US considering allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles against Russia, the US providing military aid to Egypt despite continued human-rights controversy, the United Arab Emirates accused of prolonging the war in Sudan, and Top Wall Street financial institutions begin to limit entry-level bankers’ hours. Catch you on the waves next week!

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Juliana Mori, Associate Producers Neve Walker and Amelia Wysoczanski, Host Trisha Ballion, and Technical Producers Ashley Skladany and Megan Pitt. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent! Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music This group is a registered student organization, and its views does not necessarily represent the opinions and beliefs of Seton Hall University.