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Is Australia day more than just a fun holiday? Helen and Bianca’s story on Australia 🇦🇺 19:08

2+ y ago19:08

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This week we have Helen and Bianca talking about the celebration of ‘Australia Day’ in Australia. 2022 January 26th marks the 234th year since Captain Arthur Phillip first landed in Australia with the First Fleet of British ships. Although the day is celebrated by many in Australian society, it also signifies the start of indigenous peoples’ suffer…

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Protests against Ecological Damage: Nina's story on Serbia 🇷🇸 15:24

3y ago15:24

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In this episode Nina talks about the recent protests introduced by Serbia's government recently.

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The First in Europe Making Vaccine Mandatory: Wilma's Story on Austria 🇦🇹 8:58

3y ago8:58

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The government of Austria recently decided to introduce the vaccine mandate that goes into effect on February 1st, making Austria the first European country to make vaccination mandatory. Behind this regulation is the fourth COVID-19 wave engulfing Europe. What’s the situation in Austria like right now? How do people react to it? Wilma from Austria…

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The Dilemma of Human rights, Migrants and Polexit: Ala and Helena’s Story on Poland 🇵🇱 34:07

3y ago34:07

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This week we invited Ala and Helena to share their stories on Poland. This Central-European country has been facing a series of issues now: protests were sparkled on the streets after the first death case of the abortion ban recently; LGBTQ+ rights are still threatened by the government’s attempt to introduce anti-queer regulations; Belarus is tryi…

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On the Brink of Another Conflict? Lana & Aljoša’s story on Bosnia🇧🇦 22:59

3y ago22:59

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When Milorad Dodik, the Serb representative of the three presidents announced the possible secession of Republic Srpska from Bosnia and Herzegovina, international media has described it as ‘the most concerning crisis within BiH after 1995’. Indeed, since the end of war in 1995, there has been voices of separation within the state but this time Dodi…

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Constant Clashes for Over 30 Years: Van's Story on Armenia 🇦🇲 22:30

3y ago22:30

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Due to project week, we apologise for not being able to update during last week. This week we invited Van from Armenia to talk about the conflict in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh between Armenia and Azerbaijan that has been going on for 3 decades. This issue is still controversial international wide that please respect the diversity of opinions:) …

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A Decade After the Jasmine Revolution: Noelle’s story on Tunisia🇹🇳 34:18

3y ago34:18

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It has been over a decade since the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia, a campaign of civil resistance whereby people protested against corruption, as the start of the Arab Spring in the Middle East. Tunisia achieved peaceful power transfer after the demonstration and established a democratically-elected government. However, ten years passing, accusatio…

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The War on Abortion: Maria's story on Texas 🇺🇸 22:47

3y ago22:47

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This week we are talking to Maria from Texas to talk about the criminalisation of abortion in Texas, and the impact this will have on the Texan population.

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The War on Abortion: Leilani’s story on Mexico 🇲🇽 15:30

3y ago15:30

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This week we are talking to Leilani from Mexico to talk about the de-penalization of abortion in Mexico, and the impact this will have on the Mexican population. Some more resources: "Abortion is No Longer a Crime in Mexico. But Will Doctors Object?" - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/13/world/americas/mexico-abortion-objectors.html "Mexico's top co…

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Tax reforms spark violent protests: Michelle’s story on Colombia 20:51

3+ y ago20:51

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On this episode Michelle tells us about the violent ongoing protests in Colombia against the government's proposed tax measures.

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From Comedian to President: Kyrylo’s story on Ukraine 14:23

3+ y ago14:23

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This week, Kyrylo from Ukraine talks about his president, Zelensky, and how this former comedian is governing the country.

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Police Brutality in Covid-19 Times: Faris’ Story on Mostar 10:06

3+ y ago10:06

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On this week’s episode Faris tells us about the Police brutality incident that recently happened in Mostar. He explains the severity of the issue in BiH and the city of Mostar in particular, especially due to the ties this has to the ethnic divisions present. -- It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏 -- Join us on Face…

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Corruption, Riots, and Elections: Hristo's Story on Bulgaria 28:15

3+ y ago28:15

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This week, Hristo talks us through the recent Bulgarian elections and what this means for the country. He also gives an insight on the current Covid-19 situation and how this has impacted the result. With a personal story he opens up on what he thinks will happen next. -- It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏 -- Join …

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Bolsonaro and his (in)actions: Helena’s Story on Brazil 17:53

3+ y ago17:53

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On this week’s episode, Helena from Brazil tells us about Bolsonaro’s rejection of covid-19 preventive measures, as laid out by his third health minister. She delves into Brazil’s struggle to handle this health crisis, as well as the economic and political crises currently being faced. Helena also tells us about the indigenous community of the coun…

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Leaving the Istanbul Convention: Duru’s Story on Turkey 16:47

3+ y ago16:47

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Last week Turkish leader Erdogan’s left the Istanbul Convention (also known as The Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence), with no apparent reason. This week, Duru talks us through the gravity of this action and what this means for Turkish women. Not only delving into the countless exa…

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A Proposal For A New State: Daniel's Story on the East African Federation 9:36

3+ y ago9:36

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This week, Daniel tells us about the East African Federation, a proposed new country made up of six East African states. He talks about the problem that this proposal has encountered up until now and his own opinion on the matter. Daniel also covers up the important issue of power dynamics between the states currently and how this new country will …

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The Kashmir Conflict: UWC Students' Stories 29:49

3+ y ago29:49

29:49

This week we have a longer episode in which we invited four different guests to talk about the Kashmir conflict from their perspectives. They dig into their educational system and why this has influenced them to believe in some facts and how this conflict influences their politics. We hope that these different perspectives offer a more holistic vie…

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Police Brutality Hidden Behind Covid-19: Eleni’s Story on Greece 9:56

3+ y ago9:56

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This week Eleni talks us through the ongoing police brutality in Greece, and how the government has tried to put a stop to public displays of dissent towards the cause. Using Covid-19 measures, the government has made it illegal to protest, silencing the people through these policies. -- It's never too late to start educating yourself about the wor…

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Far-right Extremism Is No Novelty: Nele’s Story on Germany 13:36

3+ y ago13:36

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This week, Nele remembers the Hanau shootings that happened in February 2020 and the far-right extremist ideology that fuelled it. She talks us through several examples of such tragic occurrences, underlining that this is no unusual incident, but rather an overt demonstration of nationalism that is very much present in her country. -- It's never to…

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Storms Both Tropical and Political: Mariam's Story on Nicaragua 15:43

3+ y ago15:43

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This week, Mariam talks us through the hurricanes that devastated her country in late January and how the government has dealt with the impact. She discusses her personal involvement in the issue and also touches upon the current state of the pandemic and how this, on top of everything else, has impacted Nicaragua. -- It's never too late to start e…

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Black History Month: Micah's Story and Experiences 9:45

3+ y ago9:45

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Micah talks us through his experiences of racism and acceptance in the city of Mostar while giving us a good overview of the importance and significance of American Black History Month (February). He talks us through the BLM movement that arose last year and his hopes for the future. -- It's never too late to start educating yourself about the worl…

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A Unifying Earthquake: Aljoša's Story on Croatia 8:38

3+ y ago8:38

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Aljoša talks us through the tragic earthquake of December 2020, and how this affected Croatia and the Western Balkans. He talks about the divided populations of the region coming together as an efforts to get through the crisis together. -- It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏 -- Join us on Facebook and Instagram: ht…

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A Collapse in Government: Flo's story on the Netherlands 8:10

3+ y ago8:10

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This week Flo talks us through the recent government collapse in the Netherlands, explaining the cause and consequences of this ordeal. Touching upon the Covid-19 pandemic as well, Flo explains the recent protests that have been happening in the country. -- It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏 -- Join us on Facebook …

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The 46th President: Lex’s Story on the USA 21:53

3+ y ago21:53

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This week, Lex talks us through the difficult transition of power that occurred in Washington DC last Wednesday. Themes such as white supremacy, racism and polarisation of United States politics will be discussed. Through personal anecdotes, Lex also talks about last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests and the Capitol Attack on January 6th. * Corr…

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Political, Economic and Health Crises: Santiago's Story on Venezuela 12:08

4y ago12:08

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With Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian leadership, Venezuela has faced many crises in the last seven years. Santiago delves into the infamous oil crisis the country is going through and the political turmoil due to that. He also explains how the global pandemic is impacting the situation further. -- It's never too late to start educating yourself abou…

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Are Immigrant Rights at Stake? Antonio's Story on Italy 13:55

4y ago13:55

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Due to the many governmental changes in Italy in the past couple of years, immigration policies are changing too. Antonio delves into the consequences of the right-wing government's immigration policies, and how the switch in leadership led to more liberal ones. He gives a personal insight into national and international reactions to these changes.…

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What Caused the Protests? Felipe's Story on Colombia 14:41

4y ago14:41

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The Colombian people have been protesting against the corrupt government for years. Since the 2016 peace treaty with the country's guerrilla group FARC, however, these protests have been focusing on more structural issues, such as the country's police brutality. Felipe gives his personal insights on the most recent phase of protests, between 2019-2…

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A Fight For Rights: Sophie's Story on Poland 10:53

4y ago10:53

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Recently, Poland has been in the news for attempts to promote anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the country. From LGBTQ+ free zones to adoption laws to just general homophobia, Poland has been pushing a homophobic agenda. Join us as this weeks guest, Sophie, takes us through the root causes, effects, and efforts of the government to take action agains…

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A colourful change in government: Marija's Story on North Macedonia 15:46

4y ago15:46

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In 2016, a protests took the Country of North Macedonia by storm, leading the country to have new elections and the called the colourful revolution, where caused by the intense levels of corruption in the government. This weeks guest, Marija, leads us through the cause, results, and what exactly happened after this series of events. -- It's never t…

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Turmoil in government: Bengi's Story on Malaysia 15:02

4y ago15:02

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Since the 2013 election, where the incumbent Barisan Nasional government lost the majority vote, there has been great political turmoil in Malaysia. This year, the country's government collapsed, only two years after the 2018 government reform. This week's guest, Bengi, talks us through the events that led to this, including the high corruption lev…

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Between the Government and Big Oil: Lina's Story on Mauritius 17:24

4y ago17:24

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After a Japanese-owned ship tragically ran aground on a Mauritian coral reef in late July, it then began to leak fuel oil and broke apart in mid-August. This ecological disaster was not only an environmental issue, but quickly turned political. Lina from Mauritius explains why this angered the island's population and explains through a personal len…

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Rising protests and Covid-19 Cases: Nina's Story on Serbia 13:40

4y ago13:40

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Protests against the government in Serbia have been increasing steadily in the past couple of years, with the most significant rise occurring in the last three months. Through personal anecdotes, Nina from Serbia helps us understand what exactly people's anger is directed against, and how the global pandemic has further exacerbated this issue. -- I…

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Bridge of Stories Season 3 Trailer - New Hosts! 0:58

4y ago0:58

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Welcome to the third season of the Bridge of Stories Podcast! We are so excited to be your new hosts this year. Stop by every Saturday at 17:00 CET for a new episode. Love from Nick and Bianca, UWCiM '21The first episode will be published on Saturday 12th at 17:00 CETFollow us on Facebook (bridgeofstories) and Instagram (@bridge.of.stories) for upd…

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Another migration crisis: Nefeli's story on Greece 20:53

4+ y ago20:53

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With Turkey opening its borders under the discretion of president Erdogan, Greece is again preparing to face another powerful wave of migration. How has the perception of refugees changes throughout the years in Greece? Who is the one to blame to the fact that the migrant crisis has been prominent for over 5 years now and does not seem to be resolv…

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Racism in the 21st Century: Cicely Blain's Story on Racial Inclusion 15:45

4+ y ago15:45

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Today Bridge of Stories is joined by a very special guest: Cicely Blain, a UWC Maastricht alumna and an expert on racial inclusion. Cicely is also a consultant, whose company aims to promote social justice though diversity and inclusion. How is racism still visible in the 21st century? What kind of behaviors in our lives have been sparked by racism…

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Women in Power: Johanna's Story on Finland 19:16

4+ y ago19:16

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The elections in Finland have become a symbol for the empowerment of women in the recent years. The country elected Sanna Marin: youngest-ever Prime Minister of Finland, who has put all her efforts to fight for gender equality. What factors led to such positive outcome of fight for gender equality in Finland? What are the problems that women in the…

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Pioneers in Sustainability: David's Story on Zayed Sustainability Prize 20:04

4+ y ago20:04

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The United World College in Mostar was awarded one of the most prestigious sustainability awards that will allow for a construction of one of the first environmentally conscious buildings in the city of Mostar. Today we are joined by David who explains to us how did his team get inspired to apply for the price and how his trip to Abu Dhabi impacted…

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Humans, not Viruses: Xin's Story on China 17:23

4+ y ago17:23

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The outbreak of the coronavirus in China has sparked fear, anxiety, and controversies. The virus is spreading rapidly and the number of fatalities has surged during the past few days, including the death of the first American citizen in Wuhan. How is life in the locked-down Wuhan province now? Can coronavirus be cured? What backlash are the Chinese…

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Segregated by Textbooks: Andrej's Story on Bosnia and Herzegovina 24:43

4+ y ago24:43

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Bosnia and Herzegovina, after the 1992-1995 war, has been living under the shadow of segregation. How does that play out in the education system? How did the future of this country - its youths - involve themselves in changing the status quo? Listen to today's episode to find out! It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏…

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More Than a Migrant: Fernanda's story on Latin America 17:26

5y ago17:26

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Migration in Latin America has been disastrous in its effects in the past couple years. Today Bridge of Stories is joined by a very special guest - Fernanda, who decided to contribute to spreading the awareness about this issue. Her project "More than a migrant" is a new UWC Mostar student initiative, which gives voice to the migrants who were neve…

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How a Natural Disaster Became a Unifying Force: Kenin's Story on Albania 13:51

5y ago13:51

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6.4 magnitude earthquake shocked Albania last week, being the strongest one in the past 40 years. Subsequently, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Mostar itself, where Bridge of Stories Podcast is recorded, felt a 5.2 magnitude earthquake on the same day. Albania saw a very significant support of the international community in this difficult times for the co…

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The National Problem of Homelessness: Erin Rose's story on the U.S. 17:14

5y ago17:14

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Homelessness in the United States is a prevalent yet rarely discussed topic. Our today's guest is Erin Rose Johnson has been engaged in volunteer work related to this issue for years. What lead to the escalation of the homelessness problem to such a scale? How effective are the government's actions that aim to tackle this problem? What role do youn…

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Why is the Bolivian President Forced to Seek Asylum in Mexico: Rodney's story on Bolivia 27:18

5y ago27:18

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In the recent weeks Bolivia has been going through a difficult political turmoil. Protesters went on the streets forcing the president Evo Morales to step down and seek asylum in Mexico after the controversies regarding the presidential election process in the country. What sparked the anger? How did the Bolivians perceive living in the country und…

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Part-time Citizens, Part-time Politicians: Mido's Story on Iraqi Kurdistan 20:32

5y ago20:32

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The Kurdish people, an ethnic group native to mountains, have struggled for more than a century to pursue independence. Currently dispersed among Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Iraq, Kurdish people face confrontations for their independence in new ways. What does it mean to grow up in a Kurdish household? To face such confrontations on a daily basis? Lis…

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How Whatsapp Tax Spurred Millions to Flood the Lebanese Streets: Rosette's Story on Lebanon 17:48

5y ago17:48

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The 2019 Lebanese protests are a series of country-wide, non-sectarian protests. Some claim that the primary trigger to the protests were not only the government's planned taxes on gasoline, tobacco but ridiculously online phone calls such as through Whatsapp. Country-wide protests broke out right after Lebanese Cabinet talks of the taxes. How is t…

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Catalonia's Turbulent Road to Independence: Pablo's Story on Spain 22:41

5y ago22:41

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The protests in Catalonia to seek for independence has been continuing for weeks. Ever since the results from the referendum for independence came out, the region has never been in peace. Why are protests spurring? What are the causes of such massive disagreement among the population? Pablo from Spain is here to give you the answers. It's never too…

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Why is Populism On the Rise: Tobia's Story on Italy 30:20

5y ago30:20

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As Matteo Salvini joins far-right protests outside Italy’s parliament, he plans a series of rallies in the run-up to key regional elections in Umbria on October 27. What is going on in the "failed" democracy in Italy and why is populism on the rise? Does the immigration crisis still remain a problem? Find out by listening to Tobia's story. It's nev…

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Winning Hearts and Minds, but Not the Election: Saskia's Story on Canada 19:59

5y ago19:59

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ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT until the 2019 Canadian federal elections! With the overflow of news about Justin Trudeau's blackface incident, the question of whether he will be able to hold onto power again has been raised. Today, Saskia from Canada joins us today to talk about her stories related to Trudeau's policies and give you a detailed summary of what th…

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Learning, Earning, Giving Back: Shelby and Gale Davis's Story on the UWC Movement 13:28

5y ago13:28

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Shelby Davis is UWC’s greatest philanthropic supporter. Over the course of the last two decades, Shelby has invested in the UWC movement and its students through initiatives including the Davis-UWC Scholars Program, providing need-based university scholarships for more than 9,000 UWC graduates enrolled at over 90 U.S. colleges and universities. Wha…

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Who Will Take Over the White House: Jed's Story on the U.S. 30:38

5y ago30:38

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Heated discussions on the whistle-blower incident, busing arguments, past events around the candidates that are running for the November 2020 elections are taking place RIGHT NOW in the U.S. Find out what Jed's views on the elections are from his stories! It's never too late to start educating yourself about the world. 🌎🌍🌏 -- Join us on Facebook an…

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