Verus Nuntius

With headlines including the Brazil Riots, Climate Activists, the Rising Onion Prices, and the Philippines Flooding, January was a busy month. Join our co-hosts and guest speakers as we break down some of the biggest news stories and analyse their global implications.

Embrace the festive spirit with our cohosts and guest speakers as we explore two of the biggest winter holidays around the world: Christmas and Hanukkah. Learn about the unique origins behind both these festivals and the traditions that accompany both of them. Happy Holidays from the World Club Family!

Join our cohosts and guest speakers as we dive into Filipino History and closely look at three historical figures: Jose Rizal, Andreas Bonifacio, and Emilio Aguinaldo. Learn about the meaningful role each of them had in the leadership and independence of the nation. Play along with our fun Filipino-History-related trivia and share some laughs with us in Aguinaldo's gingerbread house. 

With COP 27 and the World Cup flooding recent headlines, join our cohosts and guest speakers as we break down two of the biggest international events of this year and look to analyze what goes on behind the scenes, contrasting their well-known positives against the often-skipped-over negatives. 

Join our host and guest speaker, as they engage in light-hearted discussions looking back on the history of Halloween, learning more about different Halloween traditions, and reflecting on the psychology behind the success of this festive holiday. Play along with our speakers, as they tackle a short trivia game to bring everyone into the festive mood, and anticipate a short surprise at the end, filled with different bits of traditions shared by fellow Bearcats!

In this month's hot topics segment, join our host and guest speaker as they discuss and reflect upon the progress of the China #MeToo Movement, the Iranian protests, and the aftermath of the Thailand mass shooting.

In light of current economic events, join our cohosts and guest speakers as we explore the history of inflation, discussing the causes and effects of the current global inflation with a short segment on the reasons behind the sudden increase in the USD value, including a fun trivia game to ease everyone into the topic!

Join this month's guest speakers as they discuss the Queen's death and the lasting social impacts it may have on society, along with the topic of the Pakistan flooding and how it ties into the rising danger of global warming. This episode also includes a summary of the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi with a discussion of how it reflects the ongoing systemic racism seen in recent times.

Here is the link to register for the WoRLD club's conference, Young Activists Abroad, in partnership with Jakarta Intercultural School! We hope to see you there. 

Join our co-hosts and guest speakers as we explore the history of slavery, philosophy behind the practice, its contemporary manifestations and what our audience can do to address it.

Read more about contemporary slavery: Council on Foreign Relations, Forbes, Antislavery, Free The Slaves, UNESCO

Donate: UN Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking, Blue Heart Campaign, Knowledge Portal, Arise, Antislavery International, full list