Bezos in Space: The Underwhelming Reality of Space Tourism
The average human is nowhere near able to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to reach suborbit — something Musk acknowledged when he briefly predicted a loan system that sounds a little too much like indentured servitude — and any…
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Review Radio: A Ukrainian Citizen Shares His Thoughts
Danylo Rybchynski is a Ukrainian citizen.
He lives in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. For this episode, I’ve invited him onto the podcast to discuss how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has impacted him.
This episode was recorded on March…
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Elections Have Failed in Libya: Who Will Lead the Country Forward?
Although the prospects for this election were grim, the current outcome has failed to meet even the most conservative hopes. Libya’s High National Electoral Commission (HNEC) has failed to establish the basic rules of the election, meaning…
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Inaccessibility, Domestic Violence, and Lack of Protection: Should the Philippines Legalize Divorce?
Lucky are the couples who have successful marriages, but what happens to those who fail?
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Are the Olympics Truly Apolitical?
Who gets to decide where “sport with a purpose” morphs into clear political manipulation?
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The French Presidential Elections: Implications of Young People’s Disinterest in Politics
In short, for François Mari, candidates "don't know how to use today's codes to be heard by young voters, or they use them in the wrong way", which translates into a weak communication interface between the youth and the older generations…
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Review Radio: The Golden Globes Controversy
Host Andrew Wei sits down with Los Angeles Times reporters Stacy Perman and Josh Rottenberg. They discuss the downfall of the Golden Globe Awards, and what it means for the future of entertainment awards ceremonies.
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Operation Barkhane in Mali: The End of French Intervention Raises New Concerns
In the summer of 2021, Emmanuel Macron announced the end of Operation Barkhane, withdrawing most French troops from Mali in early 2022. This unexpected announcement opens the door for a seismic shift in North African security.
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Review Radio: Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the US
Host Marion-Ines Le Pape sits down with Thomas Graham, former Senior Director for Russia in the National Security Council Staff. They discuss the rising tension between Russia and the Western block, the possibility of a Russian invasion in…
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NATO, Gaddafi, and the Arab Spring
The Arab Spring and following rebellion came at an opportune time for the West to dethrone Gaddafi, who, in addition to being an erratic, nationalist dictator, had now also betrayed the West and cost them millions of dollars.
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