The Open Society audio podcast features recordings of panel discussions, talks, book launches, and more. Brought to you by the Open Society Foundations, working to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens.
Episodes (298)
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Saving Bosnia: Looking Back at George Soros’s $50 Million Intervention After 25 Years
Saving Bosnia: Looking Back at George Soros’s $50 Million Intervention After 25 Years
Published: 13 Sep 2018 Duration: 01:39:11In 1993, George Soros made a bold move to help the besieged inhabitants of Sarajevo survive. On the 25th anniversary of the $50 million gift that made it possible, four people who helped make it happen will tell the story. Speakers: Mark Ma... Read more →In 1993, George Soros made a bold move to help the besieged inhabitants of Sarajevo survive. On the 25th anniversary of the $50 million gift that made it possible, four people who helped make it happen will tell the story. Speakers: Mark Ma... Read more →
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Righting Carceral Feminism’s Wrongs in a #MeToo Era
Righting Carceral Feminism’s Wrongs in a #MeToo Era
Published: 13 Mar 2018 Duration: 02:00:28The #MeToo movement is beginning to address the wrongs of carceral feminism through a more democratized process. Panelists discuss potential opportunities and pitfalls in the search for justice. Speakers: Erin Cloud, Mariame Kaba, Victoria ... Read more →The #MeToo movement is beginning to address the wrongs of carceral feminism through a more democratized process. Panelists discuss potential opportunities and pitfalls in the search for justice. Speakers: Erin Cloud, Mariame Kaba, Victoria ... Read more →
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The Wall and the Gate: Israel, Palestine, and the Legal Battle for Human Rights
The Wall and the Gate: Israel, Palestine, and the Legal Battle for Human Rights
Published: 27 Feb 2018 Duration: 01:28:30Michael Sfard has long worked to hold Israel accountable for rights abuses in its occupation of Palestinian land. His new book asks if legal action against the occupation actually bolsters its legitimacy. Speakers: Stephen Hubbell, Rabbi Ji... Read more →Michael Sfard has long worked to hold Israel accountable for rights abuses in its occupation of Palestinian land. His new book asks if legal action against the occupation actually bolsters its legitimacy. Speakers: Stephen Hubbell, Rabbi Ji... Read more →
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Drugs and the Darknet: Challenges and Opportunities
Drugs and the Darknet: Challenges and Opportunities
Published: 20 Feb 2018 Duration: 01:20:46A conversation about how darknet markets, or “cryptomarkets,” are changing the way that people buy, sell, use, and make drugs around the world. Speakers: Nabarun Dasgupta, Michael Gilbert, Daniel Wolfe. (Recorded: Jan 25, 2018)Learn more at... Read more →A conversation about how darknet markets, or “cryptomarkets,” are changing the way that people buy, sell, use, and make drugs around the world. Speakers: Nabarun Dasgupta, Michael Gilbert, Daniel Wolfe. (Recorded: Jan 25, 2018)Learn more at... Read more →
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Incitement on Trial: Prosecuting International Speech Crimes
Incitement on Trial: Prosecuting International Speech Crimes
Published: 6 Feb 2018 Duration: 01:27:25Richard Ashby Wilson joins a panel of legal experts to discuss his new book, which explores how hate-filled media campaigns can fuel mass atrocities, and whether international law can hold those responsible to account. Speakers: Linda Lakhd... Read more →Richard Ashby Wilson joins a panel of legal experts to discuss his new book, which explores how hate-filled media campaigns can fuel mass atrocities, and whether international law can hold those responsible to account. Speakers: Linda Lakhd... Read more →
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Human Rights and the Rise of Populism in Europe
Human Rights and the Rise of Populism in Europe
Published: 30 Jan 2018 Duration: 01:21:29The director of the European Union Agency on Fundamental Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, joins a discussion with Felice Gaer, a distinguished U.S. human rights jurist. Speakers: Felice Gaer, James Goldston, Michael O’Flaherty. (Recorded: Oct 25... Read more →The director of the European Union Agency on Fundamental Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, joins a discussion with Felice Gaer, a distinguished U.S. human rights jurist. Speakers: Felice Gaer, James Goldston, Michael O’Flaherty. (Recorded: Oct 25... Read more →
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The Collapse of Cambodian Democracy and the Khmer Rouge Tribunal
The Collapse of Cambodian Democracy and the Khmer Rouge Tribunal
Published: 23 Jan 2018 Duration: 41:57Join the Open Society Justice Initiative for a discussion of the options for the international supporters of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge tribunal, as Prime Minister Hun Sen further consolidates his power. Speakers: James Goldston, Putsata Reang,... Read more →Join the Open Society Justice Initiative for a discussion of the options for the international supporters of Cambodia's Khmer Rouge tribunal, as Prime Minister Hun Sen further consolidates his power. Speakers: James Goldston, Putsata Reang,... Read more →
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Policing Black Bodies: Do Black Lives Matter? A Conversation about Policing in Brazil and the United States
Policing Black Bodies: Do Black Lives Matter? A Conversation about Policing in Brazil and the United States
Published: 18 Jan 2018 Duration: 01:45:40Join the Open Society Human Rights Initiative and Justice Roundtable for a conversation about racial justice and policing in the United States and Brazil. Speakers: Wagner Moreira Campos, Sakira Cook, Jasmine Mickens, Marlon Peterson, Franc... Read more →Join the Open Society Human Rights Initiative and Justice Roundtable for a conversation about racial justice and policing in the United States and Brazil. Speakers: Wagner Moreira Campos, Sakira Cook, Jasmine Mickens, Marlon Peterson, Franc... Read more →
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Policing the Black Man: A Conversation with Angela J. Davis and Sherrilyn Ifill
Policing the Black Man: A Conversation with Angela J. Davis and Sherrilyn Ifill
Published: 9 Jan 2018 Duration: 01:32:42Davis and Ifill discuss a new collection of essays on the impact of the criminal justice system on African American boys and men. Speakers: Angela J. Davis, Sherrilyn Ifill, Chris Stone. (Recorded: Sep 6, 2017)Learn more at http://www.opens... Read more →Davis and Ifill discuss a new collection of essays on the impact of the criminal justice system on African American boys and men. Speakers: Angela J. Davis, Sherrilyn Ifill, Chris Stone. (Recorded: Sep 6, 2017)Learn more at http://www.opens... Read more →
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Locking Up Our Own: James Forman Jr. in Conversation with Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Locking Up Our Own: James Forman Jr. in Conversation with Khalil Gibran Muhammad
Published: 20 Jun 2017 Duration: 01:14:16A lunchtime conversation about James Foreman Jr.'s acclaimed new book on race and criminal justice, which traces the zero-tolerance approach to crime and drugs back to some unlikely origins. Speakers: James Forman, Jr., Khalil Gibran Muhamm... Read more →A lunchtime conversation about James Foreman Jr.'s acclaimed new book on race and criminal justice, which traces the zero-tolerance approach to crime and drugs back to some unlikely origins. Speakers: James Forman, Jr., Khalil Gibran Muhamm... Read more →
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Impacts of Strategic Litigation on Indigenous Peoples’ Land Rights
Impacts of Strategic Litigation on Indigenous Peoples’ Land Rights
Published: 13 Jun 2017 Duration: 01:11:00A conversation launches an Open Society Justice Initiative report that draws on interviews with community members, litigators, and activists from Kenya, Malaysia, and Paraguay. Speakers: Lucy Claridge, Jérémie Gilbert, James Goldston, Rodri... Read more →A conversation launches an Open Society Justice Initiative report that draws on interviews with community members, litigators, and activists from Kenya, Malaysia, and Paraguay. Speakers: Lucy Claridge, Jérémie Gilbert, James Goldston, Rodri... Read more →
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Talking About Race—Rethinking Crime and Punishment in Black America: A Conversation with James Forman Jr.
Talking About Race—Rethinking Crime and Punishment in Black America: A Conversation with James Forman Jr.
Published: 6 Jun 2017 Duration: 01:38:04Yale legal scholar and former public defender James Forman Jr. talks about his new book, Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America. Speakers: Andre M. Davis, James Forman Jr., Odeana Neal, Ron Weich. (Recorded: Apr 17, 2017... Read more →Yale legal scholar and former public defender James Forman Jr. talks about his new book, Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America. Speakers: Andre M. Davis, James Forman Jr., Odeana Neal, Ron Weich. (Recorded: Apr 17, 2017... Read more →
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Corruption, Jobs, and the Arms Trade: Indefensible Book Launch and Panel Discussion
Corruption, Jobs, and the Arms Trade: Indefensible Book Launch and Panel Discussion
Published: 30 May 2017 Duration: 01:26:26An expert panel discusses the risks and tradeoffs of the Trump administration’s proposed military buildup and budget rebalancing away from international assistance and foreign aid. Speakers: Sarah Chayes, Bridget Conley, William Hartung, Ma... Read more →An expert panel discusses the risks and tradeoffs of the Trump administration’s proposed military buildup and budget rebalancing away from international assistance and foreign aid. Speakers: Sarah Chayes, Bridget Conley, William Hartung, Ma... Read more →
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Public Health in a Populist Moment
Public Health in a Populist Moment
Published: 23 May 2017 Duration: 01:52:09A panel discussion on how right-wing populist politics are shaping the debate about public health. Speakers: Jonathan Cohen, Chloë Cooney, Gregg Gonsalves, Naa Hammond, Ronald Martin, Elisabeth Rosenthal. (Recorded: Mar 28, 2017)Learn more ... Read more →A panel discussion on how right-wing populist politics are shaping the debate about public health. Speakers: Jonathan Cohen, Chloë Cooney, Gregg Gonsalves, Naa Hammond, Ronald Martin, Elisabeth Rosenthal. (Recorded: Mar 28, 2017)Learn more ... Read more →
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Talking About Race—Civil Rights in the Trump Era: Lessons from History
Talking About Race—Civil Rights in the Trump Era: Lessons from History
Published: 16 May 2017 Duration: 01:48:40Taylor Branch, author and Open Society Institute Baltimore Advisory Board member, discusses what today's activists can learn from the African-American-led freedom movement of the 1950s and '60s. Speaker: Taylor Branch. (Recorded: Mar 22, 20... Read more →Taylor Branch, author and Open Society Institute Baltimore Advisory Board member, discusses what today's activists can learn from the African-American-led freedom movement of the 1950s and '60s. Speaker: Taylor Branch. (Recorded: Mar 22, 20... Read more →
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Assassination of a Saint
Assassination of a Saint
Published: 9 May 2017 Duration: 01:27:58Matt Eisenbrandt joins a panel of experts to discuss his new book, which tells the story of the investigation into the killing of Archbishop Óscar Romero. Speakers: Carolyn Patty Blum, Raymond Bonner, Matt Eisenbrandt, Aryeh Neier. (Recorde... Read more →Matt Eisenbrandt joins a panel of experts to discuss his new book, which tells the story of the investigation into the killing of Archbishop Óscar Romero. Speakers: Carolyn Patty Blum, Raymond Bonner, Matt Eisenbrandt, Aryeh Neier. (Recorde... Read more →
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Getting Respect: Responding to Stigma and Discrimination in the United States, Brazil, and Israel
Getting Respect: Responding to Stigma and Discrimination in the United States, Brazil, and Israel
Published: 25 Apr 2017 Duration: 01:12:32Michèle Lamont discusses her most recent book, which examines the extent to which racial identity overshadows the daily experiences of stigmatized groups across contexts. Speakers: Michèle Lamont, Chris Stone. (Recorded: Feb 13, 2017)Learn ... Read more →Michèle Lamont discusses her most recent book, which examines the extent to which racial identity overshadows the daily experiences of stigmatized groups across contexts. Speakers: Michèle Lamont, Chris Stone. (Recorded: Feb 13, 2017)Learn ... Read more →
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The Politics of Evidence-Based Policymaking
The Politics of Evidence-Based Policymaking
Published: 1 Nov 2016 Duration: 53:07Paul Cairney discusses his new book, which investigates widespread and dangerous gaps between scientific evidence and reasonable policymaking responses. Speakers: Paul Cairney, Brett Davidson. (Recorded: Oct 26, 2016)Learn more at http://ww... Read more →Paul Cairney discusses his new book, which investigates widespread and dangerous gaps between scientific evidence and reasonable policymaking responses. Speakers: Paul Cairney, Brett Davidson. (Recorded: Oct 26, 2016)Learn more at http://ww... Read more →
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Five Ideas to Fight For: How Our Freedom Is Under Threat and Why It Matters
Five Ideas to Fight For: How Our Freedom Is Under Threat and Why It Matters
Published: 27 Oct 2016 Duration: 01:17:25Leading human rights lawyer Anthony Lester discusses his new book, which presents a powerful account of what’s needed to protect our hard-won rights and freedoms. Speakers: Anthony Lester, Chris Stone. (Recorded: Sep 26, 2016)Learn more at ... Read more →Leading human rights lawyer Anthony Lester discusses his new book, which presents a powerful account of what’s needed to protect our hard-won rights and freedoms. Speakers: Anthony Lester, Chris Stone. (Recorded: Sep 26, 2016)Learn more at ... Read more →
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How Everything Became War and the Military Became Everything
How Everything Became War and the Military Became Everything
Published: 25 Oct 2016 Duration: 01:22:16Rosa Brooks discusses her new book, which examines what happens when the ancient boundary between war and peace is erased. Speakers: Rosa Brooks, Aryeh Neier. (Recorded: Sep. 14, 2016)Learn more at http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.Rosa Brooks discusses her new book, which examines what happens when the ancient boundary between war and peace is erased. Speakers: Rosa Brooks, Aryeh Neier. (Recorded: Sep. 14, 2016)Learn more at http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org.
