Verus Nuntius

Verus Nuntius

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Verus Nuntius episodes

  • Native American Heritage Month: Native American History in the US

    In honour of Native American Heritage Month, Verus Nuntius takes a quick dive into the flashpoints of Native American History. Tune in to hear some invigorating and enlightening discussions on the theory of Pangaea, the effects of Spanish and British Colonization, the dark history of the Trail of Tears, and famous movements like Ghost Dance.

    30 min
  • November Hot Topics!

    In this month's 'Hot Topics' segment, Jasmine, Elena, Yana, Aiko, Taka and Emma discuss the recent 2020 Presidential Election from the claims of electoral fraud and lawsuits to Biden's post-election day victory due to the Blue Wave and Red Mirage. Take a look as they talk through these important results leading into December and January where results are confirmed and add some frank tidbits about the political bearings and direction in America, which seems to be becoming more and more polarized every election year.

    15 min
  • Filipino American History Month: Filipino American Relations Now

    In honour of Filipino American History Month, Verus Nuntius takes a look at Filipino American relations as well as the Philippines' relations with its neighbours. Tune in to hear some thoughtful discussions on the COVID crisis, the Duterte Administration's policies, the growing disputes of the South China/ West Philippine Sea in relation to China's neo-imperial nine-dash line.

    35 min
  • Filipino American History Month: Filipino History Crash Course

    In honour of Filipino American History Month, Verus Nuntius takes a quick dive into the flashpoints of Filipino History. Tune in to hear some invigorating and enlightening discussions on Spanish Colonization and American Colonization, the Philippine-American War and the fight for independence, the dark history of World War II, and the melting pot cultures present in the Philippines till date.

    31 min
  • October Hot Topics!

    In this month's 'Hot Topics' segment, Robyn, Joaquin, Johanna and Kareem discuss some recent 2020 Presidential Campaign News from the recent mess of a Presidential Debate to the controversial SCOTUS nominations and hearings as well as Trump's positive COVID test. Take a look as they talk through these few months leading into the Election Day and add some frank tidbits about the political bearings and direction in America, which seems to be becoming more and more polarized every election year.

    15 min
  • Hispanic Heritage Month: Current Issues in South and Central America

    In our recent episode in honour of Hispanic Heritage Month, we take a look at some of the more recent issues in Latin America. Tune in to hear a quick crash course on the history Venezuelan hyperinflation and the effects of Maduro's leadership, the history of Chilean Privatization and how that impacted the protests in 2019, along with Mexican-American relations under AMLO, Jair Bolsanaro's environmental policies, and so much more.

    34 min
  • Hispanic Heritage Month: A Brief Look into Latin American History

    In honour of Hispanic Heritage Month, Verus Nuntius takes a quick dive into the flashpoints of Latin American History. Tune in to hear some invigorating and enlightening discussions on Spanish Colonization in the Americas, the Mexican American War, the dark history of Zoot Suits, and the prevalence of the 60s Chicano Movement till date. 

    34 min
  • September Hot Topics!

    Welcome to the TWC's (The World Club) exciting new podcast - Verus Nuntius. In this 'Hot Topics' segment, Yana, Jasmine, Elena and Jackie discuss some controversial topics - USC Professor being put on a leave of absence for saying a Chinese filler word that sounds like the n-word. Take a look as they talk through this and add some insightful personal bits about the power of the current BLM movement and student voices. 

    16 min

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