October 14th Show!

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Stephanie Parenti

This week on the Global Current, we report on the ongoing conflict in Mali, the agreement between Islamist and the Philippine government and Bosnia Herzegovina. We also speak with Benjamin Goldfrank, associate professor at Seton Hall University’s John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy.

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“The Failure of America”, the UNGA Wrap-Up, and the Changing Face of Nuclear Energy!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Stephanie Parenti

Tune in this week for more interesting news, in-depth analysis, and our interview about the changing face of nuclear energy.

First, Zach and Candice give you a run-down on this weeks top international news stories. Then, Quemars discusses the wrap up at the United Nations General Assembly meeting. Matthew Giordano expresses concerns over the disaster in Libya and the death of the great American Ambassador Stevens, and finally Paul Murphy sits down with Paul Klein from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to discuss the changing face of nuclear energy.

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Another Great Week at the GC!

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Stephanie Parenti

This week on the Global Current, we continue our reports on protests sweeping across the Middle East, Fiji’s decision to expel an ILO investigation team and much more. We also speak with Islamic law and religion expert Mohammad Fadel, assistant professor at the University of Toronto. Get in on a Global Current!!

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Annnnddd We’re BACK!!!

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Stephanie Parenti

This week Zach Kotz reported on the attacks and protests ongoing in Benghazi. Paul Murphy spoke on the Shooting at Quebec Premier-Elect Marois’ victory rally, Somalia electing a new President. Venezuela leaving the OAS human rights bodies treaty, and the Duma removes a Putin dissenter.

In our Analysis portion, Candice Carlisle goes in depth on the issues of cybersecurity and Middle Eastern banks and Stephanie Parenti discusses the potential consequences from foreign contribution to Syria. Finally, we end our segment this week by an expert in the field of cyber-security.

Our interviews this week were with Dr. Boldizsár Bencsáth, an assistant professor in the CrySys lab at the Budapest University in the Department of Telecommunications. He named Duqu virus and has been cited in numerous major media outlets as an expert with knowledge in the field.

Our second interview is with Vitaly Kamluk, Chief Malware Expert on Moscow who works on the Global Research & Analysis Team at Kaspersky Labs, Chief Malware Expert on Kaspersky Laboratories Global Research and Analysis Team in Moscow.  Kamluk is frequently quoted and discussed in major news outlets and is actively working in conjunction with CrySyS labs to develop further tools to detect and defend against viruses.

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Welcome Back!!

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Stephanie Parenti

Hi everyone,
Welcome back to a new semester and a new Global Current! We have made some exciting changes to our segment that we can’t wait to share with you, the listeners. We will continue to have our international news feed, updating you on the current issues around the globe and providing sounds bits and brief analysis. Then we will have our analytic section in which we will go in-depth to ongoing and important problems that are facing the world, and finalize our segment by bringing in an experts who can share their knowledge of these issues.

We will be recording our first Fall show this week and it will air on Saturday at 8AM in the New York Area! Get ready to hear about contributions to Syrian rebels by foreign actors and the cyber-security threats that are hitting the Middle East.

As always, thanks for listening and stay tuned!

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Global Current This Week – May 5

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Renee Callender

Welcome Back Current Listeners!

In this week’s News Segment, Renee Callender and Kristen Velloza discuss the lack of unity in Israel on air strikes on Iran and North Korea’s jamming of South Korea’s air traffic.  For the Commentary Segment, Jimmy Einhaus will tell us about the outlook for the upcoming Rio+20 and Jordan Falciani will update us on Europe’s election season.

To conclude our show, staffers Derek Jones and Jimmy Einhaus will discuss some of the major global changes they’ve seen since they started their Masters degrees at Seton Hall only two short years ago.

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Global Current This Week- April 28

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Renee Callender

Welcome Back Current Listeners!

In this week’s News Segment, Julia Langone and David Tucker discuss Wal-Mart Bribery Accusations in Mexico, recent tensions between Sudan and Israel’s continued settlement activity in the West Bank.  For the Commentary Segment, Jimmy will read a report by staffer Jordan McGillis on the U.S. Military and Afghanistan.

To conclude our show, Stephanie Parenti and Paul Palamattam will discuss the recent incidents in Sudan and South Sudan.

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Global Current This Week – April 14

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Renee Callender

Welcome Back Current Listeners!

In this week’s News Segment, Candice Carlisle and Chip Palamattam discuss the European Court of Human Rights unanimously confirming the legality of an extradition plan that would send 5 terror suspects currently being held in the United Kingdom to stand trial in the United States, President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announcing his intent to arrest Congolese Army General Bosco Ntaganda and the 20th  anniversary of the Sarajevo siege.  For the Commentary Segment, Bjorn Schwarzenbach will tell us about his recent trip to the UN Security Council.

To conclude our show, Stephanie Parenti will talk Whitehead professor Chris Ferrero in a discussion on Iran.

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Global Current This Week- March 31

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Renee Callender

Welcome Back Current Listeners!

In this week’s News Segment, Bjorn Schwartzenbach and Kristen Velloza discuss North Korea confirming the position of its long-range rocket and the death sentence given to Uighur Abudukeremu Mamuti by a Chinese high court .  For the Commentary Segment, Stephanie Parenti will discuss signs of change in Cuba.

To conclude our show, there will be a special guest being interviewed by staffer Paul Murphy and Quemars Ahmed will give a special commentary on Trayvon Martin.

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Global Current This Week – March 24

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Renee Callender

Welcome Back Current Listeners!

In this week’s News Segment, Julia Langone and Colin Isham discuss former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s suggestions for a solution for Syria, the massacre in Afghanistan and President Obama’s first visit to the Korean demilitarized zone.  For the Commentary Segment, Jordan Falciani will address Greek electoral concerns and Matt Giordano will discuss Burma’s journey towards democracy.

To conclude our show, Jordan McGillis, James Carli and Quemars Ahmed will exchange views in our discussion segment on North Korea’s nuclear program.

Enjoy the show!

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