Global Inquirer

Season 1

In this weeks episode, Niko Marcich is joined by Derrick Wang and Olivier Weiss, who dive into the Scarborough Shoal as they take a look at how the lives of Philippine fishermen have been affected by Chinese geopolitical expansion in the South China Sea. Specifically, they discuss the importance of the South China Sea, difficulties in enforcing international law, and how Chinese geopolitical expansion could play out under the Trump administration.

Global Inquirer is a production of the International Relations Organization at the University of Virginia. We are also affiliated with TEEJ.fm, the podcast network of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville.

Fishing for Power

In this week's episode, we take an in-depth look into the geopolitical and economic ramifications of a reliance on oil. Looking into Venezuela's food shortage and the historical and modern implications of the reliance on oil, we examine how oil policy shapes geopolitics and look towards the future. Will green energy really shape the future?

Global Inquirer is a production of the International Relations Organization at the University of Virginia. We are also affiliated with TEEJ.fm, the podcast network of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville.

PetroPolitics

In this week's episode, Niko Marcich explores the intricacies of refugee integration within the Charlottesville community. With guest interviews from the director of the International Rescue Committee and an Iraqi refugee, we take a deeper look into what happens to refugees after they've arrived in the U.S. Joined by Kay Khosbayar and Katya Sankow, we address the resources, challenges, and personal difficulties that come with being a refugee or immigrant.

Global Inquirer is a production of the International Relations Organization at the University of Virginia. We are also affiliated with TEEJ.fm, the podcast network of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville.

Taking Refuge in Cville

In the final episode of the semester, our host Niko Marcich and researchers Saajid Hasan and Tyler Hinkle explore the Universal Basic Income debate in India. We also host a special guest interview with International Economics Professor Kerem Cosar and the Software and Information Industry's (SIIA) David LeDuc, where we discuss the economic effects of automation, and learn how this global trend is changing the socio-political climate across the world.

Global Inquirer is a production of the International Relations Organization at the University of Virginia. We are also affiliated with TEEJ.fm, the podcast network of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville.

Universal Basic Income; Just Automate It

Black and white. Charlottesville and UVa. Townies and Students. Following the August 12th white supremacist march in Charlottesville, we take a step back from our global perspective to talk about race relations in Charlottesville from both a historical and modern perspective. Furthermore, we sit down with a local Black Lives Matter activist and discuss the disconnect between UVa, its students and the community around us, and what students can do moving forward.

Hosted by Niko Marcich. Research by Katya Sankow, Tyler Hinkle and Balthazar Merrin. Produced by Geoff Keating and Niko Marcich. Special guest: Leslie M. Scott-Jones

Global Inquirer is a production of the International Relations Organization at the University of Virginia. We are also affiliated with TEEJ.fm, the podcast network of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville.

A Tale of Two Towns

Using case studies that often go untouched in news media, we examine how global trends are impacting real lives and international politics.

Global Inquirer is a production of the International Relations Organization at the University of Virginia. We are also affiliated with TEEJ.fm, the podcast network of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville.

Music: Audissey
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