
Global Development Interrupted shares the voices of people whose work was upended when USAID was dismantled and foreign aid was cut, revealing what that loss means for America and for progress worldwide. globaldevinterrupted.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsDocumentaryNewsSociety & Culture | |||

What does it feel like to edit the word "equality" out of a US government document? To watch global development programs you believed in disappear overnight? Kelli Rogers knows. A global development journalist who moved from the newsroom to the State... more
She was a new mom, weeks postpartum, when she got fired. No warning. No plan. Just a career she’d spent 18 years building — gone.
Kathleen Borgueta wasn’t supposed to become a founder. She was supposed to go back to work at USAID, where she’d overse... more
He was in the room when it happened.
Alex Natsios sat next to his father, Andrew Natsios — former USAID Administrator, war veteran, conservative Republican — for four and a half hours as members of Congress stood up one by one and repeated the same ... more
What does food security really have to do with global stability and everyday life?
In this episode, I’m joined by Marian Ostertag, a former USAID Foreign Service Officer who spent her career working on agriculture and food security. Marian explains ... more
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I could listen to Leah Petit talk forever. Insightful discussions on an unprecedented and ultimately nonsensical moment in US foreign policy.
One of my favorite episodes is with Jeremy Williammee. I wasn’t aware of how USAID was helping El Salvador workers get temporary work visas, which effectively prevents illegal migration to the US. US industries that can’t find US-based workers could have El Salvador citizens come for temporary work for jobs like harvesting crops and fishing. No perilous journey through Mexico, and the US Govt could manage their stays in the US. It’s too bad that the current administration closed these legal pat... more
It’s so cool to hear from people who actually worked for USAID! Great conversations that demystify what USAID was.
Leah is a warm, welcoming guide through the lives and stories of people from the international development space. Worth a listen if you have any interest or -preconceived ideas - of who made USAID work!
A great listen as to why we need USAID. Very informative!
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The content focuses on the implications of the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the subsequent financial cuts to foreign aid programs. It features stories from professionals in international development who have witnessed firsthand the effects of these changes on communities and global relationships. Discussion topics include global health security, the roles of local organizations in sustainable development, and the significance of foreign assistance in addressing international crises. Notable themes in the episodes include personal anecdotes about resilience and community empowerment, underscoring the vital need for continued investment in global partnerships.
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