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Worldview Podcast

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From Nobel Peace Prize winners to Nicaraguan sweatshop workers, we highlight a range of voices that go beyond the headlines. From WBEZ.

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Comparing Oligarchy in the U.S. and Indonesia; Worldview's Producers Reflect On Their Experiences; Jerome Thanks Worldview's Listeners: "The thing that gives me hope is you."

On today's show:Does the American condition of democratic governance with severe income inequality constitute oligarchy? We look to Indonesia for a comparison.

Comparing Oligarchy in the U.S. and Indonesia; Worldview's Producers Reflect On Their Experiences; Jerome Thanks Worldview's Listeners: "The thing that gives me hope is you."

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WV25: Reminiscing With Several Of Worldview's Former Producers

On today's show:Worldview ends its 25-year run tomorrow. Hear from a few of the producers that made Worldview happen every day.

WV25: Reminiscing With Several Of Worldview's Former Producers

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Rethinking Satyagraha 150 Years After Gandhi's Birth; Naomi Klein on Climate Justice and the Green New Deal

On today's show:Gandhian scholar Prasad Gollanapalli joins us to explain what the philosophy of nonviolence really means and how it's relevant to us today.

Rethinking Satyagraha 150 Years After Gandhi's Birth; Naomi Klein on Climate Justice and the Green New Deal

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Unpacking Gandhi's Legacy With Historian Vijay Prashad

On today's show:Tomorrow marks the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Historian Vijay Prashad unpacks his legacy and what the world can learn from it today.

Unpacking Gandhi's Legacy With Historian Vijay Prashad

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Worldview: September 30, 2019

On today's show:Author Colin Beavan explores how to mitigate desire, live a fulfilling life and do right by the planet while you're at it.Monica Eng finds out more about how pickling our leftovers could reduce waste - and stop tons of carbon dioxide emissions from reaching the atmosphere in the process.

Worldview: September 30, 2019

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Celebrating the Legacy of Film Contributor Milos Stehlik

On today's show:Worldview's film contributor Milos Stehlik passed away in July. We celebrate his legacy with members of the Chicago film community who knew him.

Celebrating the Legacy of Film Contributor Milos Stehlik

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Colombian Peace Deal in Jeopardy as FARC Rebels Rearm; Alliance of Global Cities Strive to cut greenhouse gases by 80-100%; Global Activism: The Nourishment Projects

On today's show:A peace deal that ended 50 years of civil war in Colombia is in jeopardy as FARC rebels accuse the government of not abiding by its terms. An alliance of cities worldwide has committed to reducing their carbon emissions by 80-100 percent by 2050. We hear from a Chicago-area engineer who left a successful career to start local peace-building initiatives across the globe. 

Colombian Peace Deal in Jeopardy as FARC Rebels Rearm; Alliance of Global Cities Strive to cut greenhouse gases by 80-100%; Global Activism: The Nourishment Projects

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Pelosi Announces Impeachment Inquiry Over Ukraine; Global Notes: Secrets of Portugal

On today's show:Following the release of a rough transcript of President Trump's phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, Nancy Pelosi announces an impeachment inquiry into Trump. Vocalo's Catalina Maria Johnson takes us through hidden gems of Portugal's music scene. 

Pelosi Announces Impeachment Inquiry Over Ukraine; Global Notes: Secrets of Portugal

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Ukraine Scandal Could Lead to Trump Impeachment Proceedings; UN Climate Summit Recap; Undocumented Koreans in the U.S.

On today's show:President Trump reportedly asked Ukraine's President to re-open an investigation into Joe Biden. We recap the United Nations Climate Summit. A local Korean-American community organizer talks about growing up undocumented. 

Ukraine Scandal Could Lead to Trump Impeachment Proceedings; UN Climate Summit Recap; Undocumented Koreans in the U.S.

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Worldview Broadcasts Live from the Illinois Youth Climate Strike

On today's show:Thousands of Chicago-area students participated in the global youth climate strike in downtown Chicago today, joining over 5000 other strikes in 156 countries worldwide.

Worldview Broadcasts Live from the Illinois Youth Climate Strike

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