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Global Ethics Corner: The Arab Spring Turns One Year Old: What Next?   Audio
02/03/12
As the Arab Spring celebrates its one-year anniversary, the West is cautiously awaiting the next step. Will democracy flourish in the Middle East and North Africa? Or will authoritarianism and fundamental Islam be the basis for the new governments born from the revolutions of 2011?

All the Missing Souls: A Personal History of the War Crimes Tribunals   Audio
David J. Scheffer, Joanne J. Myers 02/03/12
David Scheffer was at the forefront of the efforts leading to criminal tribunals for the Balkans, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Cambodia. His quest has been to "to discover the right formula, in ever-changing international circumstances, to confront monstrous evil and to do so in the courtroom."

Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis   Audio
James G. Rickards, Joanne J. Myers 02/01/12
We are already in Currency War III, says Rickards, who sees four possible outcomes--none of them good--that he calls "the four horsemen of the dollar apocalypse." Here's a tip: keep your eye on gold.

Lessons from the Old Guard: Can Gen Y Best the Challenges that Bettered the Baby Boom?   Audio
Brian Michael Till, Masha Feiguinova, Julia Taylor Kennedy 01/31/12
Fresh out of college, and frustrated with his own generation's political apathy, Brian Till set out to interview the former world leaders he most admired, including Bill Clinton and Vaclav Havel. What can gen Y'ers learn from these leaders' successes and failures?

Ethics Matter: A Conversation with Thomas Pogge   Audio
Thomas Pogge, Julia Taylor Kennedy 01/31/12
In this fascinating conversation, Thomas Pogge explains how growing up in post-war Germany awakened him to injustice, lays out his plan for reforming the pharmaceutical industry, and much more.

How Sharing in the Digital Age Improves the Way We Work and Live   Audio
Jeff Jarvis, Joanne J. Myers 01/30/12
Well-known blogger Jeff Jarvis celebrates what he calls the "emerging age of publicness," arguing that anything we have to fear in this new networked world is overwhelmingly outweighed by all the good that will come from it.

Global Ethics Corner: Made in the USA: The Return of American Manufacturing   Audio
01/27/12
President Obama's plan for a manufacturing revival has seen bipartisan support, but some economists are asking serious questions. Will more Americans on assembly lines stifle innovation? And can the U.S. compete with the lower wages and willing workers found overseas?

A Look at Income Inequality in the United States   Audio
Philippe C. Burke, Marlene Spoerri, Julia Taylor Kennedy 01/23/12
Hedge fund manager Philippe Burke gives us an inside look at what went wrong with the financial system and explains why he supports Occupy Wall Street; and Marlene Spoerri discusses the tension between income inequality and democracy.

Global Ethics Corner: NATO and Turkey: Should Human Rights Be Sacrificed for a Missile Defense System?   Audio
01/20/12
As NATO's missile defense system goes live in Turkey, questions have been raised about the nation's human rights record. Should NATO condemn Turkey's recent crackdowns on free speech and the media? Or does the country's geostrategic importance trump these concerns?

A Single Roll of the Dice: Obama's Diplomacy with Iran   Audio
Trita Parsi, Joanne J. Myers 01/18/12
Trita Parsi recounts the previously unknown story of American and Iranian negotiations during Obama's early years as president, and the real reasons for their current stalemate. Contrary to prevailing opinion, Parsi contends that diplomacy has not been fully tried.

Top Risks and Ethical Decisions 2012 with Ian Bremmer   Audio
Ian Bremmer, Art Kleiner 01/17/12
What are the biggest political risks in 2012, and the associated ethical decisions? Political risk guru Ian Bremmer discusses his annual list, and his conclusions may surprise you.

Global Ethics Corner: Primaries and Democracy: Debating the Costs and Benefits of Primary Elections   Audio
01/13/12
With primary season starting up, the Republican candidates are traveling around the nation, making stump speeches, kissing babies, and spending millions. Is this staple of American politics a showcase for democracy? Or does it just exacerbate ideological polarization in the U.S.?

A Look at Global Sustainability, with a Focus on China   Audio
Evan O'Neil, Ma Jun, Madeleine Lynn, Julia Taylor Kennedy 01/11/12
Carnegie Council's Evan O'Neil ponders the future of mega-cities, and leading Chinese environmentalist Ma Jun discusses China's air and water crisis and the work of his watchdog group, the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, which names and shames the worst polluters. 

Global Ethics Corner: North Korea: Engage, Ignore, or Confront?   Audio
01/06/12
With the recent death of Kim Jong-il, the United States is once again wondering what to do about North Korea. Is engagement with the nation's new leader, Kim Jong-un, the answer? Or should the U.S. isolate the rogue state and continue to ignore its threats?

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