
Big World shines a spotlight on complex ideas and issues that matter. Each episode features an expert from the School of International Service at American University in Washington, DC, breaking down a big, important topic into small bite sizes.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 94 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||

What does a career as a conflict resolution professional look like? School of International Service professor Anthony Wanis-St. John joins Big World to reflect on his career journey as a conflict resolution professional, break down what makes ceasefi... more
When the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, the founders envisioned that the United States would become a powerful country committed to liberty and democracy. As America marks its 250th anniversary, what would the founders think of the U... more
In this episode of Big World, SIS alumnus and tech accountability advocate Zamaan Qureshi joins us to discuss the impact of AI and social media on teen mental health, the push for stronger regulation, and how U.S. tech policy compares to other countr... more
In this new episode of Big World, SIS professor emeritus Philip Brenner joins us to discuss the politics behind the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and how it connects to the growing crisis in Cuba.
Brenner kicks off our episode by co... more
I appreciate how this podcast focuses on a variety of topics from national to international leveled issues. I also enjoy the structure of the interviews and that they are not super long. It is a great, easy way to gain information and become more aware of situations. As a future SIS student, I am excited to meet these individuals in person to ask more on these issues. Great podcast.
Very good topics which should intrigue foreign policy followers or expats (like me). But the guests are insanely biased and liberal. I tried to keep listening but after 4-5 episodes, sadly I am done. I guess everyone involved in this podcast is drinking from the same koolaid but without any diversity of thought, what’s the point?
Pinker, articulate and insightful as always
This podcast does a great job of distilling some of the more complex issues in international affairs ((e.g. the defense budget, human migration) through one on one interviews-not an easy task! Lol forward to more episodes.
Great podcast! Well done in depth exam of timely issues!
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Big World covers complex international issues through one-on-one conversations with subject-matter experts drawn from a prominent university's international affairs program. Episodes frequently center on U.S. foreign policy evolution, global governance, regional conflicts, labor and human rights in supply chains, and the regulatory and ethical implications of technology, with guests ranging from former diplomats to university scholars and policy advocates. The show tends to unpack big ideas into accessible insights, often connecting historical context to contemporary policy debates, and it stands out for its accessible delivery, academically grounded analysis, and the breadth of global topics it covers.
A noteworthy strength is the steady ... more
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Recent guests on Big World include:
1. Jordan Tama
2. Zamaan Qureshi
3. Philip Brenner
4. Judy Gearhart
5. Laura Field
6. Piper Campbell
7. Yerevan Saeed
8. Professor Jesse Ribot
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