WBEZ's Worldview

By WBEZ Chicago

WBEZ's global affairs program. Featuring in-depth conversations about international issues and their local impact. Also, foreign film reviews and human rights commentaries. Hosted by Jerome McDonnell.... more

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The podcast currently has 1,113 episodes available.

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August 06, 2019 After Two More Mass Shootings, What's the Relationship Between Gun Laws and White Nationalist Terrorism?; Can A Public Health Approach Help Reduce Gun Violence?
On today's show:Juan Cole discusses the differences between white nationalist terrorism and other forms of terrorism, as well as flaws in gun control policies. David Hemenway unpacks a public health approach to tackling gun violence, and takes listener calls.
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50min
August 02, 2019 Trees Are Helping Us Achieve UN Sustainability Goals; Forest Bathing Connects Arboretum Visitors With Nature; Gateway To Tree Science At The Morton Arboretum
On today's show: U.N. sustainability goalsForest bathingLearning about trees
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51min
August 01, 2019 Oaks Under Threat In North America; The Spirituality Of Trees; Should Illinois Rethink Its State Bird?
On today's show: Oaks in our ecosystemTrees and spiritualityState symbols
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51min
July 31, 2019 What Trees Can Tell Us About Climate Change; Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Calls For Systemic Action; Tree Science At The Morton Arboretum
On today's show: Climate change impactsGreta ThunbergTree science
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51min
July 30, 2019 The History Of The National Anthem, From Francis Scott Key To Jimi Hendrix; FROM THE ARCHIVES: Black Representation In Japanese Manga and Anime
On today's show: The Star-Spangled Banner's HistoryBlack representation in comic books
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52min
July 29, 2019 Civil Unrest Continues In Hong Kong; Food Mondays On An Urban Farm
On today's show: An update on Hong Kong's protestsFood Mondays
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50min
July 26, 2019 #WVBus: Who is Pop Art For? A Chat with South Asian-Canadian Artist Hatecopy; FROM THE ARCHIVES: Human Rights with Doug Cassell
On today's show:Worldview's Ashish Valentine chats with South Asian-Canadian visual artist Maria Qamar, also known as Hatecopy. We go back into the Worldview archives to bring you a tape from the very first episode of the show.
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July 26, 2019 Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rossello Announces Resignation; Theresa May Delivers Last Question Time as UK Prime Minister; FROM THE ARCHIVES: Children in Migrant Detention
On today's show:Puerto Rico's governor Ricardo Rossello announced his resignation following weeks of mass protests. Theresa May delivered her last question time as Prime Minister to the United Kingdom's Parliament.We bring you an interview from our archives on children in U.S. immigrant detention.
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July 23, 2019 Boris Johnson Becomes U.K. Prime Minister, Trump Offers To Mediate Between India and Pakistan; FROM THE ARCHIVES: History of War; Ukrainian Parliamentary Elections Bolster Servant Of The People Party
On today's show: The U.K. has a new prime ministerThe history of warUkrainian parliamentary elections
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July 19, 2019 U.S. Will Not Sell F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets To Turkey; Chicagoans Protest Blockade Of Gaza Strip; Weekend Passport: Japanese Artists Participate In Cultural Exchange
On today's show: The U.S.-Turkey military relationshipActivists stand with GazaJapanese artists in Chicago
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50min

FAQs about WBEZ's Worldview:

How many episodes does WBEZ's Worldview have?

The podcast currently has 1,113 episodes available.