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Mass shootings in the Unites States are unprecedented in advanced industrial democracies. We explore the psychological impact of these shootings on the survivors and witnesses, with a particular attention to the children who experience this trauma. W... more

In 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, which guaranteed a constitutional right to an abortion. But previously the Court had allowed restrictions on abortions, making access quite challenging in a large part of the country. In response t... more

The Voting Rights Act, or VRA, is viewed as the most important piece of legislation advancing civil rights in the 1960s. Passed in 1965, it was intended to redress the dis-empowerment of African Americans whose voting rights had been restricted due t... more

The last few years have been a particularly challenging time for the international law framework outlines at Nuremberg. The trial of the German leadership at the end of the Second World War, coupled with the creation of the UN and the UN Charter, cod... more

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Karla Vermeulen
Deputy Director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health and Associate Professor of Psychology, SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz
Episode: Scholars’ Circle – Trauma Experienced by Children from School Shootings – May 24, 2026
Robin Gurwitch
Professor at Duke University; Senior Advisor for the Terrorism and Disaster Program, National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Duke University; National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Episode: Scholars’ Circle – Trauma Experienced by Children from School Shootings – May 24, 2026
Heather Littleton
Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Research Director, Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience
University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience
Episode: Scholars’ Circle – Trauma Experienced by Children from School Shootings – May 24, 2026
Eric Segall
Ashe Family Chair, Professor of Law; Executive Director, Emmet Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice and Democracy
Georgia State University
Episode: Scholars’ Circle – Why SCOTUS Ruined the Voting Rights Act of 1965 – May 10, 2026
Seth McKee
Professor of Political Science
Oklahoma State University
Episode: Scholars’ Circle – Why SCOTUS Ruined the Voting Rights Act of 1965 – May 10, 2026
Christian Grose
Professor of Political Science and Public Policy; Academic Director
University of Southern California
Episode: Scholars’ Circle – Why SCOTUS Ruined the Voting Rights Act of 1965 – May 10, 2026
Elizabeth Borgwardt
Former Pozen Professor of Human Rights at the University of Chicago; author
University of Chicago
Episode: Scholars’ Circle – Prosecuting War Crimes – May 3, 2026
Anna Law
Herbert Kurz Chair in Constitutional Rights at CUNY Brooklyn College; author of Migration and the Origins of American Citizenship
CUNY Brooklyn College
Episode: Scholars’ Circle – Birthright Citizenship, its Historic Roots in Immigration, Slavery, & Indigenous Peoples – April 26, 2026
Julie Novkov
Dean of the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy; Professor of Political Science and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University at Albany
University at Albany
Episode: Scholars’ Circle – Birthright Citizenship, its Historic Roots in Immigration, Slavery, & Indigenous Peoples – April 26, 2026

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Maria Armoudian
Founder, anchor, and occasional host at The Scholars' Circle
Douglas Becker
Host of The Scholars' Circle

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • The State of Academia

    If this is representative of the level of understanding we can expect from scholars, God help us. Someone listening to this would come away with a worse understanding of foreign policy than knowing nothing at all

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    CrimsonEquine
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Very informative & intelligent discussions with very knowledgeable guests. Not polemical.

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    Tucket100
    United States2 years ago
  • Consistant quality...

    The Scholar's Cirlce is a quality podcast. Great guests, challenging topics, and insightful questions from Maria Armoudian. Can't wait for the next episode!

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    drombit
    United States9 years ago

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Scholars’ Circle – Trauma Experienced by Children from School Shootings – May 24, 2026
Q: Heather Littleton, what should be done?
A combination of stronger policy actions on gun safety and comprehensive mental health approaches, including early intervention, accessibility, and reducing stigma, with a focus on ensuring long-term support in schools and communities.
Scholars’ Circle – Prosecuting War Crimes – May 3, 2026
Q: Can the crime of aggression be meaningfully prosecuted given current structures like the UN Security Council and the ICC?
Prosecuting aggression is hampered by jurisdictional limits and political vetoes; powerful states can block condemnations, and many states are not parties to or cannot be compelled under the ICC, making consistent accountability challenging.
Scholars’ Circle – Prosecuting War Crimes – May 3, 2026
Q: What's the Nuremberg Idea, and does it contrast with the Nuremberg Principles?
The Nuremberg Idea emphasizes accountability for aggression and war crimes as normative aims; it differs from the codified, procedural Nuremberg Principles, which are more formal and jurisdictional in nature. The discussion explores how these ideas have evolved and how political contexts shape their realization.
Scholars’ Circle – Birthright Citizenship, its Historic Roots in Immigration, Slavery, & Indigenous Peoples – April 26, 2026
Q: Has the president historically had latitude to define citizenship, or is this largely an overreach of presidential power?
Historically, presidents did not have the authority to define citizenship prior to Reconstruction; citizenship decisions were constrained by constitutional provisions and later legislative acts, making such presidential overreach unlikely to succeed.
Scholars’ Circle – Birthright Citizenship, its Historic Roots in Immigration, Slavery, & Indigenous Peoples – April 26, 2026
Q: What were some of the arguments the Trump administration was making, and how do they fit with the historical understanding of birthright citizenship?
The administration argued that birthright citizenship should depend on parental status and permanent status, implying that children born in the US to non-citizens or non-permanent residents might not be citizens, which challenges longstanding interpretations tied to the jurisdiction clause and Wong Kim Ark.

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Listeners can expect in-depth conversations on global policy, technology, climate, health equity, and international law, often featuring academic experts, policymakers, and seasoned commentators. Episodes typically dissect how institutions shape outcomes—from social media algorithms and healthcare disparities to climate security and geopolitics—while spotlighting practical implications, reforms, and accountability. A standout is the consistent mix of rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, plus a track record of bringing diverse perspectives to complex issues.

A notable strength is the guest roster, which ranges from university professors to legal scholars and policy practitioners, offering both theoretical context and real-world a... more

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