In a World of Terror, Deradicalization is Critical. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Tim Apicella. The guests are Jean Rosenfeld and Jason Olson. Our panel helps us understand the process of radicalization in the Middle East and elsewhere, and how it leads to terrorism and violence. Our panel also explores the […]
Transitional Justice in Afghanistan (Transitional Justice)
Gendered Inclusion in Afghanistan. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Anni Lindén. For decades, Afghanistan has been a playground for great power politics. Come post-9/11 era, Afghan women’s rights became the centre of the international discussion, along with “bringing democracy” to Afghanistan. In this episode, we discuss whether and how […]
Examining the Negative Media Coverage on Joe Biden (On the Media)
Has it been Good and Fair Journalism. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guest is Karen Buzzard. Karen Buzzard, an emeritus professor in communications and media at various universities, joins us to examine how well the media has done in reporting on Joe Biden and his administration over the past year and […]
Imagining 2022 (Figments: The Power of Imagination)
Looking Back and Forward. The host for this show is Dan ‘Fig’ Leaf. Fig reviews an eventful 2021 and makes some predictions about 2022. He reflects on the Figments experience, what he has learned from doing these webcasts. Is he optimistic, pessimistic or neutral about the coming year? You will have to watch to find […]
The Taliban and China (China, Hawaii and You)
An Uneasy Partnership. The host for this show is Andrew Zimmerman. The guest is Robby Dube. In this episode, we discuss the following points: 1) How did we get to this point in Afghanistan? 2) Recognition—America’s and China’s. 3) Taliban and terrorism– not marked as terrorist group currently 4) Semi-recognition through belt and road. 5) […]
Failure, Solution and Fallout – Where from Here (Community Matters)
Two Veterans Talk About Their Commentary. The host for this show is Jay Fidell. The guests are Vic Craft and John Riess. Vic Craft and John Riess, both US military veterans, wrote an commentary called “Failure.” In this talk show they discuss their commentary and their thinking about the failures and threats facing the United […]
War Vs. Diplomacy (Law Across The Sea)
Who Wins. The host for this show is Mark Shklov. The guest is David Strand. We discuss David Strand’s recent Star Advertiser editorial, in light of the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, advocating against war and for diplomacy, his views of the United States’ military involvement in other countries and war in general, and the […]
Reflections on Afghanistan Global Connections
Talking Story with Ann Wright. The host for this show is Carlos Juarez. The guest is Ann Wright. Reflections on the recent US withdrawal from Afghanistan with retired US Army Coronel and former US diplomat Ann Wright. She helped reopen the US Embassy in Kabul after 2001 and would later resign from the Foreign Service […]
National Security: Collateral Damage (Figments: On Reality)
It Takes More that an Apology. The host for this show is Dan ‘Fig’ Leaf. Host Dan “Fig” Leaf examines the U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan. Originally touted as a strike against terrorist planning another attack on US forces and Afghan civilians, further examination determined that 10 innocent Afghan civilians were killed. Chairman of the […]
National Security: the Washington Problem (Figments: On Reality)
Washington DC is the Heart of the Problem. The host for this show is Dan ‘Fig’ Leaf. The failed 20-year war in Afghanistan is emblematic of repeated U.S. national security failures? What is the problem? Host, Lt Gen (Ret) Dan “Fig” Leaf gives his hypothesis in this episode. He cites the lack of diversity – […]