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How Korea Was Divided and Why It Matters

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David Fields explores factors which led to Korea splitting into two countries. (51m 50s)

Cryptocurrencies

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Brad Chandler explains how cryptocurrency, a form of digital money, works. (59m 37s)

After the Russian Presidential Elections

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Join Yoshiko Herrera for a glimpse into the reaction to the Russian presidential election. (1h 3m 30s)

Improving Health Care Services in Ethiopia

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Lori DiPrete Brown, Roman Aydiko, Katie Konkle and Sweta Shrestha discuss health care. (53m 3s)

A Global Approach to Non-communicable Diseases

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Join Dr. Jim Cleary for an overview of global health care. (1h 9m 37s)

The Euro Crisis

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Consider the economic and political sustainability of the euro with Mark Copelovitch. (1h 13m 54s)

Modern Dairy Farming In China

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Learn about the Chinese dairy industry with Dr. Pamela Ruegg. (55m 9s)

Japan's Nuclear Disaster: An Update

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Get an update on the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor from Michael Corridini. (1h 1m 7s)

Sweatshops or Fair Trade

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Join Dennis Dresang for a look into the world of manufacturing collegiate apparel. (1h 7m 50s)

Religion, Education and the International Economy

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Amy Stambach explains the role of Evangelical mission work in Africa. (46m 55s)

A Nuclear Iran

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Find out about nuclear programs in Iran. (50m 57s)

Global Environmental Sustainability

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Learn how our everyday choices affect the global environment. (46m 53s)

AIDS in Africa and Global Health

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Claire Wendlan discusses what is going on with HIV in southern Africa. (36m 56s)

Climate Change and Health

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Professor Jonathan Patz speaks of climate changes and environmental health issues. (59m 46s)

Reflections on the Situation in Iran

Explore the political landscape of Iran with David Morgan. (44m 38s)

Is Organic/Fair-trade Agriculture Sustainable?

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Jeremy Weber analyses flaws in the Fair Trade system. (50m 22s)

Russia Update: Issues and Challenges

Professor Ted Gerber discusses the issues and challenges being faced by Russia. (49m 46s)

Natural Resource Management in the Andes

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Josh Posner speaks about his research work in the Andes. (50m 38s)

Thailand

Professor Thongchai Winichakul speaks about Bangkok, Thailand. (1h 11m 44s)

Politics and Challenges of Immigration Reform

Ben Marquez covers the politics and challenges of the immigration reform. (59m 1s)

Why African Leaders Infatuated with China

Professor Ed Friedman ponders the relationship between sub-Saharan Africa and China. (37m 47s)

The Right To Food

Florence Chenoweth speaks on the issue of world hunger. (48m 19s)

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