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The McKay Interview episodes
- Ambassador Amanda Ellis, Arizona State University's (ASU) Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory and formerly New Zealand’s Permanent Representative to the UN & International Organizations
Amanda Ellis talks to me about Leadership, Sustainability, Greta Thunberg and Youth, Climate Change and many other topics.
32 min - Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, President of the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) Foundation
The President of the GESDA Foundation, former Chairman & CEO of Nestlé S.A., gives his experienced perspective on a range of issues including GESDA's unique contribution, public/private partnerships, "international" Geneva and water.
34 min - Dr Cynthia Cherrey and Professor Mike Hardy
Dr Cynthia Cherrey and Professor Mike Hardy on leadership. What are the different types of Leadership? Technology changing the nature of Leadership. Populism and Leadership.
32 min - "John", a Swiss expatriate with over 25 years' experience in aviation, charter, air ambulance, airline, corporate and humanitarian operations. Very recently evacuated from Kabul and speaking on condit
"John", a Swiss expatriate with over 25 years' experience in aviation, charter, air ambulance, airline, corporate and humanitarian operations. Very recently evacuated from Kabul and speaking on condition of anonymity. A frank, personal opinion on the current situation in Afghanistan from a seasoned, humanitarian operative.
31 min - Ambassador Michael Gaffey, Permanent Representative of the Irish Republic to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva
The Irish Republic's multilateral agenda at the UN Geneva, as well as other matters
29 min - Dr. David Chikvaidze, Chef de Cabinet to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
Dr David Chikvaidze's reflections on international affairs and some of the big political leaders that he has worked with and observed during his long, diplomatic career.
38 min - Dr. Carol Graham, Leo Pasvolsky Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, Washington, D.C.
Dr. Carol Graham is a well-published authority on happiness, well-being and its converse, Ill-being. The nuances and intricacies of the subject are more complex than you would think!
36 min - Riel Miller, Head of Futures Literacy at UNESCO in Paris
Riel Miller answers many of my questions about the effectiveness of Futures Literacy, including on climate change, racism and the oppression of women.
34 min - Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to Switzerland & Liechtenstein, Jane Owen
An ambassadorial overview of the state of bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and the Swiss Confederation.
41 min - Professor Dr David Heymann, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
An update on Covid-19 and the pandemic from one of the world's leading infectious disease epidemiologists almost exactly one year after our first interview.
24 min
About The McKay Interview
From the publisher's feed
Michael McKay conducts in depth interviews with decision makers and local leaders.
The McKay Interview was founded on a simple idea: that listeners would tune in regularly to listen to intelligent yet relaxed, English-language conversation between Michael McKay and interesting people who do interesting things.
A variety of prominent and thoughtful people have accepted the invitation and a wide range of topics have been covered.