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With talk of an economic recession, the Russian invasion, and concerns over climate change, it seems that everything's just not okay. Tune in as Hannah and Shreyas interview experts, academics, friends, and foes about the fast-changing world. We'll let you know if everything’s gonna be fine.
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How is Qatar, a nation facing heavy criticism for its oppressive government policies, poor human rights record, and controversial World Cup bidding process, a microcosm of a larger global trend in the political economy? On this week's episode we discuss all things soccer and the international impacts of the 2022 World Cup.
Everyone had anticipated a red wave for this midterm election that would lead to the Republican Party winning a substantial amount of seats. However, this didn’t happen and Many of former President Trump's highest profile endorsements ultimately lost their races. Democrats are now celebrating, Biden recently declaring the results were a testament to Americans voters’ frustrations and dedication to preserving abortion rights. But could this narrative be too positive; has there been a fundamental change in our political system that could still be threatening our democracy?
With President Xi's third presidential term underway, the future of China has never seemed so uncertain. In this episode, we discuss Xi Jinping's plans for China's development and how this will impact China's relationship with the rest of the world.
Does the United Nations accomplish anything? Does it facilitate international cooperation or has it become inefficient? This week we discuss the relevance of the U.N. on the global stage.
Rents have never been higher with bidding wars and record-breaking prices leaving renters frustrated and without many options. But how did we get here? This week, we sit down with Professor Sam Chandan, the Director of the Center for Real Estate Finance at the New York University Stern School of Business to discuss the rental market and possible policy solutions.
A new outbreak of monkeypox, a viral disease transmitted through skin-to-skin contact is, again, testing America's healthcare system. On this episode, we sit down with Dr. Des Jarlais to discuss monkeypox and how it compares to COVID in causing another global pandemic. Listen as we dive into the effects of disinformation and address how we can learn from our past mistakes to prevent future health crisis and stigmatization.
Everything’s (not) okay with human rights. We sit down with Professor Michael Posner, former Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights during the Obama administration, to discuss how businesses may enable human rights crises without knowing, and how American can leverage its influence to advance human rights across the world. Listen as we discuss Professor Posner’s unique insights into China, Saudi Arabia, and how today’s students can leverage their future careers to address the most pressing business and human rights challenges. .
Marc Fogel, a teacher at the Anglo-American school is Russia, was just sentenced to 14 years of hard-labor in a maximum-security Russian prison. Fogel was detained 11 months ago in Russia for possessing a small amount of cannabis prescribed for medical reasons. His case has been covered by the Washington Post and NYTimes. In this episode, we speak to one of Fogel’s students to hear about his work, legacy, and the importance of bringing him home.Petition: https://www.change.org/p/free-marc-fogel-from-wrongful-detainment-in-russia?utm
We have all heard of ESG investing, but do we know if it actually works in creating more value for investors and driving change in society? Hannah & Shreyas sit down with Ulrich Atz, a research fellow at NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business, to discuss if ESG will save the day.Resources:For a wide overview of ESG: https://www-economist-com.proxy.library.nyu.edu/special-report/2022-07-23
On the second episode of our two-segment special, we dissect how identity intersects with Keynes' predictions, automation, and the labor market. We also interview students on what they want out of their careers and how the future of work is drastically changing.
At a business school, we get easily wrapped up in trying to find the bottom line. But could there be a better way to balance work and life? In this episode of Thought Box, we sit down with Professor David Purdy to talk about the importance of communication in our day-to-day lives to drive meaningful change. How can incorporating the arts and humanities help us, students, connect and communicate as we enter the real world?
On the first episode of our two-segment special, we sit down with Ben Zweig, NYU Stern Professor and CEO of Revelio Labs, to discuss what people get wrong about automation, the great resignation, and why one of Keynes’ famous predictions never came true.
With China’s draconian Zero-Covid Policy measures, many in America are calling them out for being overly authoritative. But, at the beginning of the pandemic it was China that was able to reopen first. Is there a better system of governance between the two?
A $2,000,000,000,000 wealth transfer from the youngest Americans to educational institutions has left our youth in crippling debt. This is the financial model we’ve set up for our country. In this episode, we discuss student loans, and how the system got so broken.
Affirmative Action has been a cornerstone mechanism of college admissions for decades to promote disenfranchised groups in higher education, but the program has come under scrutiny and could disappear this fall via Supreme Court decision. In this episode, we discuss the news surrounding Affirmative Action and whether it is an effective mechanism in achieving the goals it sets out for itself.
Democracy's faltering and social media is to blame. This week we reflect on Professor Jonathan Haidt's argument that democracy is unsustainable in our current age of outrage, hyperpartisanship, and inability to find shared truth.
Russia invades Ukraine: Why Now? And, what does this mean for the future?
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