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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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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Energy Insecurity: Where Climate Change Meets Geopolitics | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Why moving to renewable energy will not increase energy security and reduce geopolitical power struggles and what to do.
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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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BRICS Expansion Explained: New Members, New Challenges | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
We breakdown the mystery behind the BRICS and its evolving role in shaping the global order.
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New Technologies Transforming City Life: Dream or Reality? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Innovation, utopian visions, ethics, and profits have shaped the effects technology has on urban life. What has worked, what has failed, and what does it mean for the future?
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Balancing Religious Diversity and National Identity in France | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Does France’s laïcité promote or impede religious freedom?
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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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From Likes to Violence: How Big Tech is Helping Fuel Extremism | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Could Big Tech's failure to moderate social media be fueling violence and extremism in Kenya and beyond?
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From China to Mexico: Tracing the Deadly Fentanyl Trail | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Deep Dish confronts America’s deadly fentanyl crisis and the struggle to stop the flood of fentanyl from entering the country.
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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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Sahel in Crisis: Niger's Coup and the Failure of Western Intervention | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Explore the Sahel's alarming pattern of coups as we unravel the threads behind Niger's recent crisis.
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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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Lessons in Security and Diplomacy 25 Years After the US Embassy Bombings | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
We explore how the 1998 US embassy bombings in Kenya forever changed the way the US government protects its representatives abroad.
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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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The Oppenheimer Effect: Reigniting Nuclear Awareness | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Discover the power of cinema as we unpack the 'Oppenheimer' movie's ability to resurface long-forgotten fears and inspire dialogue around nuclear consciousness.
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Population Paradox: Are Declining Birth Rates Good or Bad for the World? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Aging populations, economic prospects, and sustainability goals - we tackle it all in this episode on population decline.
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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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Will Politics in Taiwan Increase the Risk of Conflict with China? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Deep Dish explores the challenges and choices Taiwan faces in preserving peace and navigating its delicate relationship with China and the US.
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The Debate on US Strategy in Taiwan-China Relations | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Should the United States take a more militarized or diplomatic approach in Taiwan-China relations?
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From Stability to Prosperity: Understanding Costa Rica's Success | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Deep Dish explores what makes Costa Rica a shining example of functionality.
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Lost Lives, Little Attention: The Overlooked Migrant Crisis | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Why did the lost Titan submarine get more buzz and funding than migrant lives?
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Unraveling Haiti Two Years after Moïse's Assassination | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
From corruption to inequality, underlying factors hinder Haiti's progress post-President Moïse's assassination.
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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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Understanding Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ Law | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
During Pride month, we delve into the historical context and societal factors that have shaped Uganda's stance on LGBTQ rights.
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Rethinking our Engagement with the Global South | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The West is failing to win over the Global South and the lack of support for the Ukraine war demonstrates why it matters.
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Rethinking Conflict Resolution in Sudan | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How can international partners help pave the way for a more peaceful future in Sudan?
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Inside Modern-Day Diplomacy with Baroness Catherine Ashton | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Join Baroness Catherine Ashton for a discussion on 21st century diplomacy and how it can address the many challenges the world faces today. -
Making Cyberspace Safe for Democracy | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How can cyber technologies erode democracy?
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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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The Global Cost of Childhood Malnutrition | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Childhood malnutrition has lifelong consequences for individuals and the global community. Here’s what you can do to help.
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Netflix’s “The Diplomat”: Pop Culture Gives Diplomacy a Boost | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
"The Diplomat" is Hollywood's take on the foreign service. Deep Dish explores the significance with a career diplomat and TV producer.
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What Are Sanctions—and Do They Work? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Research Associate Ethan Kessler explains the benefits and drawbacks of what’s become a major US foreign policy tool.
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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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Why the Goals of the War Look Different in Kyiv | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
While many in the West see the outcome of the war as determined by military action and shifts in battlefield positions, in Ukraine, long term integration with the West is the most important goal.
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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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The Continent: Changing the Game in African Media | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Some of the most important innovations in the news media may be happening in Africa. What can we learn?
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Can a State Dinner End South Korea and Japan's Fight Over History? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
On Deep Dish, we discuss if the ROK and Japan can finally resolve their fight over history and cooperate on Asia security.
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Biden's Human Rights Promises: Rhetoric or Real? | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Deep Dish unpacks if Biden really centered human rights in US foreign policy.
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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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Wanted: Vladimir Putin for Crimes Against Children | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
The recent ICC arrest warrant for Putin has sparked global attention, but what about the children abducted during conflict?
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Deep Dish Returns! Lessons on a Career Spent in Global Affairs | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Get ready to meet Brian Hanson and Lizzy Shackelford – the voices behind Deep Dish.
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What You Do to Your Women, You Do to Your Nation. | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Valerie Hudson and Zoe Marks explain how women's rights shape national security and democracy.
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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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Senator Tammy Duckworth on Indo-Pacific Security | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Join Senator Tammy Duckworth at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs for a discussion on security and trade in the Indo-Pacific region. -
China is Winning the Battle for Digital Sovereignty Using Your Data | Chicago Council on Global Affairs
How have online platforms, and lax US regulation, facilitated the flow of data from the US to China – and what does this mean for the geopolitical contest between these superpowers?
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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.