Confronting Anti-Blackness within the Asian Community
As the success of Asian-Americans became the gold standard for white politicians who wished to deny the demands of African-Americans, the tide of anti-Asian immigration and racism retreated.
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MIR Meets: Marjorie Cohn
Host Mathieu Lavault sits down with Marjorie Cohn, professor at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California, and the former president of the National Lawyers Guild to talk about civil liberties in the era of Julian!-->…
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The End of the Djukanović Rule in Montenegro
Milo Djukanović had ruled Montenegro for three decades when his party lost elections for the first time in August 2020. This shift in governance signals the end of a period defined by corruption, ethnic tensions and autocratic rule. The new…
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US Elections Miniseries: Trump’s Explosive Exit
President Trump has earned the moniker of the most impeached president in US history, as a result of his incitement of the assault on the US Capitol. Join Max Clark, Amy Rosenbluth, and Emma Frattasio as they come together to discuss last!-->…
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Beyond the QAnon Shaman: The Disturbing Relationship Between New Age and Far Right Movements
Both right-wing ideologues and members of New Age groups believe that modern society has lost its way. In times of crisis, these beliefs are magnified, and the fraudulence of our institutions is exposed. From this stems a worrying dynamic,…
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The Abraham Accords: A Not-So-Peaceful Peace Treaty
At face value, the Abraham Accords appear to be a historic diplomatic achievement that will promote peace, stability, and international cooperation between the US, Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain. However, backroom arms deals and an underlying…
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Qatar and FIFA Facing Worldwide Scrutiny With the Upcoming World Cup
FIFA's decision to award Qatar the 2022 World Cup has resulted in international backlash for the organization as critics highlight the nation's problematic record in regards to human rights. The treatment of migrant workers building the…
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Justice Department vs Google: the Politics of Antitrust in the United States
During the Biden administration, it appears there will be a balance between pushing whatever antitrust legislation possible, no matter how minor, through a divided Congress and using the power of the executive branch to enact larger…
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Des Accords de Société: Residente, Calle 13 et l’Identité Latinoaméricaine
Pour ce deuxième épisode Des-Accords de Société, un podcast analysant des musiques dans leur contexte social et politique, nous discutons de l’artiste Residente (Calle 13) et de sa relation avec la notion d’identité latinoaméricaine. Nous!-->…
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The Untold History of the United States – The Vietnam War
Host Mathieu Lavault meets again with Professor Peter Kuznick of American University to discuss the Vietnam War. What were its effects on foreign policy in South East Asia? Could the United States have really won the war? This is a!-->…
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