Deep Dish Podcast
Browse all episodes of our podcast, Deep Dish, where Council Vice President of Studies Brian T. Hanson sits down with guests to go beyond the headlines on critical global issues.
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Republicans and Democrats Continue to Clash over Climate Change | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
But a majority of Americans support efforts to mitigate its effects.
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Plurality of Americans Say US Should Be Neutral Mediator in Israel-Hamas War | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As the humanitarian toll in Gaza continues to climb and fears of a wider war grow, Americans are wary of direct military involvement in the conflict.
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Taiwan's Security Future: How Domestic Politics Impact Taipei’s Defense | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With a presidential election fast approaching, Taipei’s defense policy could go in multiple directions.
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Two-Thirds of Americans Think US-Taiwan Relations Bolster US Security | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
But a majority oppose sending US troops if China were to invade the island.
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Americans Say US Has Not Gone Far Enough on China Trade Issues | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The public generally does not see current US trade policies toward China as benefiting Americans.
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Americans Broadly Favorable to Participating in International Agreements | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The public supports US participation in the Paris climate agreement, the Iran nuclear deal, and more.
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Most Americans Supported Talks with Iran Prior to Hamas Attacks | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
But public opinion has likely shifted following Hamas' attacks on Israel.
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Most Americans Say Israel’s Military Response Is Justified but Sympathize with Both Sides | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Overall, Americans say the status quo between Israelis and Palestinians is unacceptable.
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Americans Grow Less Enthusiastic about Active US Engagement Abroad | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
For the first time, a majority of Republicans think the United States should stay out of world affairs.
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Prior to Attack on Israel, Majority of Americans Supported Talks with Hamas | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Poll finds a majority of Americans value the US security partnership with Israel but say the status quo between Israel and Palestinians is unacceptable.
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Most Americans See Value in International Trade | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While the US public believes trade is good for the economy, it does favors some restrictions—especially on goods such as semiconductors.
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Americans Continue to See Benefits from US Alliances | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As the war in Ukraine continues, majorities say the United States should maintain or increase its commitment to NATO.
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Reflecting on Two Years of Taliban Rule | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The anniversary of the Taliban's return to power has reignited a debate about how best to support the Afghan people.
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Generational Attitudes in a New Nuclear Age | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Millennials and Gen Z are less confident in the effectiveness and utility of nuclear weapons than Boomers and Gen X.
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Building an Inclusive National Security Workforce | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The Council and Girl Security partnered to engage the next generation of women in national security.
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Do Nukes Make the US Safer? Americans Are Unsure | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While the public believes nuclear weapons are an effective tool in deterring aggression, less than half say they make the country more secure.
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Most Americans Are Uncomfortable with the Policy of Nuclear Sole Authority | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Sixty-one percent of the US public is uneasy with only the president having the power to authorize the use of nuclear weapons.
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US Opinion Leaders Support Aid to Taiwan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
But most oppose sending US troops to the island should China invade.
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Queering Farming: How LGBTQIA+ Farmers are Reimagining Agriculture | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Queer farmers are challenging discriminatory legacies in agriculture, and envisioning an agricultural system that uplifts and celebrates LBGTQIA+ people.
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Lifting Sanctions Could Reduce Pressure at the US Border | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
US sanctions on Latin American countries have exacerbated the worsening economic and political conditions behind the current migrant surge.
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Celebrating and Empowering the Next Generation | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Senior Fellow Elizabeth Shackelford reflects on how the Council helps students dive in.
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El Salvador's Crackdown on Gangs, Explained | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Mass arrests have reduced crime in the short-term—but at a significant cost to human rights.
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How Israeli-Palestinian Peace Continues to Elude Us 75 Years Later | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Public opinion signals the conflict is in dire need of stronger leadership and more practical policies.
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Pan-African Attitudes on Gerontocracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
As the youngest continent in the world, Africans want upper age limits for elected officials while still respecting elders.
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The US-Japan Alliance in the Age of Crisis | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Survey results reveal how Japanese perceptions of security in East Asia have changed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Does Older Mean Wiser? US Views on Gerontocracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While Americans broadly support upper age limits for federal elected officials, age is not their top consideration when choosing a candidate.
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Young Americans Question US Global Engagement | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Both Millennials and Gen Z are more hesitant than their elders to endorse military approaches to foreign policy.
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Women's Success Is the World's Success | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Council Distinguished Fellow and Former Executive Director of the World Food Program Catherine Bertini reflects on why elevating women and girls worldwide matters.
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The Future of European Energy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The war in Ukraine has shifted public opinion toward energy independence, renewable power, and nuclear energy.
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Peruvians Distrust Democracy as Political Crises Deepen | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The fallout from the removal of President Pedro Castillo has revealed a young democracy in dire straits.
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Free Trade with Exceptions: Public Opinion and Industrial Policy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Citizens and policymakers alike embrace industrial policy as great power competition intensifies.
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The 1998 Border Conflict behind Ethiopia's Civil War | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A decades-old rivalry between Eritrea and the TPLF risks derailing Ethiopia’s peace deal.
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Zelenskyy Ukraine Congress speech about war with Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is addressing the U.S. Congress about the war in Ukraine with Russia, after meeting with President Joe Biden.
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Brazil's Systemic Mistrust of Elections and Democracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
President Jair Bolsonaro might be leaving office, but the country’s political trust issues are far from resolved.
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European Energy Crisis Shifts Germany's Power Priorities | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Russia’s war in Ukraine has sparked a domestic push toward alternative energy sources.
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President Xi Jinping lifts COVID lockdowns after China protests
The 2022 protests in China have led President Xi Jinping to lift COVID lockdowns. Students held white paper protests to ask for freedom and democracy.
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Americans Favor 'Friendshoring' Approach for Supply Chains | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Americans across party lines say the United States should prioritize friendly-nation supply chains, despite potentially higher costs.
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Europe Replaces Russia's Gas, Risks Climate Goals | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Europe's attempts to diversify its gas supplies could have unintended and negative consequences for climate progress, writes Chris Morris.
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The Pandemic is Not "Over" for Everyone | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
President Joe Biden declared an end to the public health crisis, but many racial minority and lower-income groups around the world haven't moved on.
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How to Best Defend Taiwan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The strategy debate has serious implications for both Taipei and, by association, the United States, argues Ethan Kessler.
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Polling and a Political Earthquake in Vancouver | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A center-right party’s landslide victory in one of North America’s most liberal cities offers a cautionary tale about polling in urban areas.
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Explainer: Eastern Europeans Split over Russia's War in Ukraine | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Recent polls find a geographic divide in the region when it comes to public perceptions of the conflict.
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Americans Focused Elsewhere as Tensions Rise on the Korean Peninsula | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With all eyes on Ukraine, it is unclear if a seventh North Korean nuclear test will really register with the American public.
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With Peace Deal, Ethiopia and Tigray Rebels Acknowledge War's Toll | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
A ceasefire between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels brings optimism after years of fighting.
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Brazil's Indigenous Peoples See Hope in Lula's Victory | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Lula's victory has set high expectations for Indigenous rights and environmental protections. Now he needs to deliver.
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The United States and India: Emerging Allies or Necessary Partners? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Indians strongly support the bilateral partnership and anticipate increased US security assistance. But Americans are less enthusiastic about growing ties.
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Most Americans Willing to Work with Autocrats to Protect the US | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The public is more concerned about national security than promoting human rights and democracy abroad, Council polling shows.
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American Views of China Remain at Record Lows | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
With Xi Jinping poised to receive a third term at the 20th Party Congress, American opinion of China has never been worse.
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Americans See Energy Supply Disruption as Biggest Threat to US Security | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The public also remains concerned about the potential for a global economic downtown, Council polling shows.
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Most Americans No Longer View COVID-19 as a Critical Threat | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
President Biden declared that "the pandemic is over." Council polling shows that when it comes to security and foreign policy, most Americans agree.