A podcast of ideas with Middlebury’s leaders: independent thinkers who create community. Hosted by Laurie Patton, president of Middlebury and professor of religion. Email: middmoment@middlebury.edu Website: go.middlebury.edu/middmoment go/middmoment Social Media: #MiddMoment
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New Frontiers brings together scholars, experts, and practitioners to discuss issues of international and global importance. Produced by the Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs at Middlebury College, the podcast tackles a wide range of topics— from big tech, environmental conservation, global security, and political economy to culture, literature, religion, and changing work patterns—that, when examined as a whole, offers a comprehensive survey of the world's most pressing issues.
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Opening Up is a podcast series that features faculty, staff, students, and community members engaged in the Conflict Transformation (CT) Collaborative at Middlebury. Learn more at our website: https://www.middlebury.edu/conflict-transformation
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Joey Kizel and Ryan Sharry were college teammates at Middlebury college and now play professional basketball overseas in Israel and Luxembourg respectively. They will be joined by many of their former teammates and classmates during the 2014-15 season to discuss anything and everything NBA.
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Middlebury in DC is a podcast produced by Middlebury’s program in Washington, DC. The podcast brings together leading experts from within the institution and its alumni network to cover salient issues of the day. The podcast also highlights events hosted by Middlebury's Washington office, affording listeners access to the rich array of lectures hosted by the office.
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IPE at Middlebury College with James Morrison
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Stories from people who make it look easy, about times when it wasn't. A production of Middlebury College.
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International Education Marketing and Recruitment
Middlebury Institute Marketing & Recruiting class
Issues related to marketing and recruiting for international education programs and in the IE context. Season 5 started October 2023, with new episode #83. Produced by the International Education Management community at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. https://www.middlebury.edu/institute/academics/degree-programs/international-education-management
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WRMC-FM is the official radio station of Middlebury College, Vermont USA. We are entirely student-run and broadcast 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Our programming is available at 91.1 on your FM dial within our service area and as an Internet stream. This is our podcast. Enjoy!
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Local news, reporting and newscasts from Vermont Public.
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The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Elkhart (UUFE) is a welcoming community encouraging religious freedom, nurturing individual spiritual and ethical growth, celebrating diversity, and promoting a just and sustainable world. Located in Elkhart, Indiana, UUFE is a religious and/or spiritual "home" for individuals and families throughout the Michiana area - drawing its membership from Elkhart, South Bend, Mishawaka, Bristol, Goshen, Middlebury, Edwardsburg, and the list goes on.
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Geopolitics on the Move is a podcast series hosted by Sean Guillory (SRB Podcast) and Fyodor Lukyanov (Russia in Global Affairs) that discusses the crucial geopolitical issues that currently define world politics with some of the best Russian, European, and American thinkers. Geopolitics on the Move is produced by Russia in Global Affairs, the Graduate Initiative in Russian Studies at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, and the Center for Russian, Eastern European, & Eurasian ...
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Vermont Edition brings you news and conversation about issues affecting Vermont.Subscribe to the Podcast with the links below or via RSS.Visit the Vermont Edition page to listen to the archives and for more about the show.
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"All Things Natural," Ed's weekly newspaper column, has been published continuously for a quarter century. It ran for 21 years in the Connecticut-based newspaper chain and today appears in the Bedford, NY Record-Review. Over the column's run, he has written over 1300 columns totaling nearly a million words. Ed's writings have been published in The Adirondack Explorer, Adirondack Life, Audubon, Birder's World, Bird Watcher's Digest, The Conservationist, Garden, Lake Life, Living Bird, Middleb ...
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Far too often, governments behave like toddlers. They’re fickle. They don’t like to share. And good luck getting them to pay attention to any problem that isn’t directly in front of them. They like to push each other to the brink, and often do. But when they don’t, it’s usually because other people enter the proverbial room. Private citizens who step up and play peacemaker when their governments won’t or can’t. People who strive for collaboration and understanding, and sometimes end up findi ...
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Baby Carl’s Happy Apocalypse podcast is a lighthearted and inspirational take on a very serious topic that includes interviews with interesting people, laughing children, happy cows, car-talk banter, a labyrinth, an outdoor classroom filled with conversations, and singing. Who is Baby Carl? Well, he’s just a little guy: a toddler with a big vocabulary, a hearty appetite for information, and an even bigger love for humanity. And he loves singing songs. He has a friend, Bill. Bill’s a philosop ...
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A College Baseball Match Podcast hosted by Eric Walczykowski Through interviews with top college coaches and baseball personalities, we break down the college recruiting process from start to finish. Our goal is to demystify and cut through the misinformation one episode at a time. Interested in having a recruiting question answered on the show? Email us at Support@collegebaseballmatch.com
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Middlebury film festival director Lloyd Komesar steps back after 10 years
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The 10th Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival kicks off on Wednesday. Lloyd Komesar, the festival's outgoing executive director, sat down with Jenn Jarecki to reflect on a decade of work, and what comes next.By Jenn Jarecki, Nathaniel Wilson
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Brave Little State flies in with the history of Jeezum Crow, plus an attempt to break a world record in Middlebury— with dogs!
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We have two animal-centric stories today— one about dogs in Middlebury, and another about the endangered species that is Jeezum Crow.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion
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Porter Medical Center LPNs, techs & support staff negotiating first contract, will rally Saturday
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The union is asking for higher pay, better staffing ratios and more sustainable work schedules.By Elodie Reed
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Burlington man rolling into national trucking competition
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The National Truck Driving Championships feature written exams, truck inspections and driving challenges.By Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston
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Montpelier publisher releases two posthumous books by local authors
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Rootstock Publishing's Samantha Kolber discusses a new poetry collection by Reuben Jackson and a memoir by Bill Mares.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion
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The fastest-growing college expense may not be what people think
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A handful of colleges and universities are trying to address what has become — along with food — the fastest-growing cost of college: student housing.By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report, Liam Elder-Connors
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The past, present and future of the Community College of Vermont
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A look at the college's place in Vermont's education landscape, with CCV's president, a student and more.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion
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To find teachers this year, some Vermont districts are going the extra mile — literally
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With few teaching candidates applying, especially in more rural districts, administrators are being forced to get creative — like walking the streets of Barre City to find applicants.By Lola Duffort
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Hefty health insurance increases hit Vermonters for third year in a row
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Double-digit increases are hitting Vermonters who purchase insurance directly, and small businesses. Vermont's rates are going up at one of the highest rates in the country.By Mikaela Lefrak, Lexi Krupp, Daniela Fierro
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Irasburg migrant farmworker will be deported to Guatemala
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Burlington Free Press reporter Dan D'Ambrosio shares an update on Bernardino Suchite Canan.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro
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Vermont's youngest delegate at the DNC: 'This is my future. I want to have a say in it.'
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The youngest Vermont delegate in Chicago is Addie Lentzner of Bennington, who will be entering her sophomore year at Middlebury College.By Bob Kinzel
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Middlebury tries to break a world record for most dogs at a film screening
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On a recent Saturday, a Middlebury filmmaker tried to pull off a rather remarkable — or should we say re-BARK-able — stunt. To launch his latest film Inside the Mind of a Dog on Netflix, Andy Knight Mitchell decided to try to set a Guinness World Record for the most number of dogs to attend a film screening.…
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'Everyone understood magic': 2 Vermont magicians on spreading joy across the globe
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Following a recent visit to Ukraine and Poland, Vermont Public checked in with Magicians Without Borders, a nonprofit run by Lincoln's Tom Verner and his partner Janet Fredericks that uses magic to entertain, educate and empower.By Jenn Jarecki, Nathaniel Wilson
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Alburgh training program encourages women to become firefighters
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Instructor Alex Blair says there's space for everyone in firefighting.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion
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Vermonters say goodbye to the Olympics...for now
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Thetford broadcaster Peter Graves and NPR's Brian Mann debrief the Paris Games and share stories of Olympics past.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion
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Vermont bakeries are sourcing grain locally for the first time since the 19th century
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Up until about 20 years ago, you would have been hard-pressed to find wheat fields in Vermont — it hasn’t been grown for baking here since it was planted by early European settlers. When colonial America expanded West, the crop largely disappeared from the Northeast. With its return, so too is bread made from 100% local ingredients and related indu…
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Leaders of Vermont's major political parties react to primary results
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The big takeaways from the 2024 primaries, and what's next as we head into the general elections.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro
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New play tackles the long history of the Israel-Palestine conflict with a personal touch
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Director Zephyr Teachout discusses ‘Returning to Haifa,’ now running at the Unadilla Theatre in Marshfield.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro
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5 tips for connecting with people who disagree with you politically
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Vermont Edition speaks with members of Braver Angels, a group that fosters conversations across political divides.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion
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It's primary election day in Vermont. Here's what races we're watching
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Two Democrats are hoping for a chance to challenge Gov. Phil Scott for Vermont's top office, and multiple candidates are vying for spots in the race for lieutenant governor.By Mikaela Lefrak, Bob Kinzel
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Political reporters preview Vermont's 2024 primaries
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Vermont’s primary elections are on Tuesday, August 12.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro
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Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad on community oversight, staffing, and the opioid crisis
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The chief of police in Vermont's largest city discusses challenges his department is facing, as well as recent wins in recruitment and retention.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro
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This new trail network is the first in Vermont that's fully accessible to adaptive mountain bikes
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Nestled in the Green Mountains, the Driving Range features 4 miles of gnarly climbs, twisting curves and adrenaline-pumping drops.By Elodie Reed
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Tropical depression Debby brings heavy rainfall and high winds to parts of Vermont
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The Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium's Eye on the Sky is forecasting that tropical depression Debby will bring heavy downpours and the threat of flash flooding to the region Friday into Saturday.By Jake Rusnock, Nathaniel Wilson
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Vermont Edition's 2024 ice cream show serves up your favorite local scoops
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We talk with the owners of Palmer Lane Maple, Vermont Cookie Love, Cold Cow Creamery and other purveyors of frozen treats.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro
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StoryCorps in Vermont: Two sisters reflect on life's trials and the bond they share as siblings
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Donna Macomber and Linda Macomber discuss their bond, how they showed up for each during health challenges and what it's like working with people at the end of their life.
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Tropical storm remnants could bring heavy rainfall, possible flooding to parts of Vermont
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Currently, the National Weather Service forecasts that central and northern Vermont, particularly the Champlain Valley, could see the most rainfall on Friday night into Saturday morning. Some areas could experience flooding.By Mary Williams Engisch, Adiah Gholston
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What makes you happy? People in our region respond
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Vermont Edition hosts a conversation about finding happiness, inspired by a recent episode of Brave Little State.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion, Mitch Wertlieb, Sabine Poux
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Bill Mares, beloved Vermont polymath, dies at 83
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Bill Mares, an accomplished author and journalist, former state lawmaker, high school teacher and beekeeper, died last week. He was 83.By Liam Elder-Connors
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Will New Hampshire voters be swayed by a Harris-Walz ticket?
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The presidential election is now less than 100 days away, and the energy is ramping up.By Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro
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StoryCorps in Vermont: A mother and son discuss identity, community and mental health advocacy
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Atlas Bederson and Allison Druin discuss allyship, mental health care advocacy for teens and youth, and finding a community.
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Why Vermont floods, and an update on NEK volunteer efforts
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A Dartmouth geography professor explains the increased precipitation rates in the Northeast, and a mutual aid organizer discussing ongoing needs in the Lyndon area.By Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion
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Upper Valley cartoonist's first graphic novel explores teen angst and imagination
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Emma Hunsinger is a graduate of the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction.By Mikaela Lefrak
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How Nevermore Bookstore fosters a literary community in the Northeast Kingdom
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Newport's only bookstore functions as a community center for readers and writers in one of Vermont's northernmost regions.By Erica Heilman
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Volunteers in the Northeast Kingdom begin checking in on stranded neighbors
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More than 100 residences in the Northeast Kingdom have been damaged or destroyed by flooding, and extensive damage to local roads has stranded scores of people in their homes. Volunteers hiked into some of those areas to make what was, in some cases, first physical contact with stranded households.By Peter Hirschfeld
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Dredging makes flooding more dangerous — but sometimes it's the only option
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After a repeat of devastating flooding in Vermont, a lot of people have brought up an old idea to help fix this problem: dredging our rivers. The issue is, digging rivers deeper makes flooding more destructive.By Lexi Krupp, Abagael Giles
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Darmouth's Camp Kesem chapter offers summer camp for children of parents with cancer
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A recent Dartmouth graduate shares her experiences at Camp Kesem.By Ari Morris, Mitch Wertlieb
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Updates on NEK floods and what comes next
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Rainfall subsided Wednesday night after major storms caused extensive damage in Caledonia, Essex and Orleans counties.By Mitch Wertlieb, Andrea Laurion, Daniela Fierro
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Sanders pledges to do 'everything I can' to get Harris elected
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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said in an interview this week with Vermont Public that he supports Vice President Harris in her presidential bid and will campaign for her. He also hopes the candidate develops a policy platform that supports working-class Americans.By Bob Kinzel
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Campus Conflict: Lessons from a Speaker Shutdown
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At a time when campus conflict and protest is in the national spotlight, we revisit an important moment for Middlebury College - the March 2017 visit of Charles Murray - through the voices of ten Middlebury students. This episode was created in 2019 and hosted by Sarah Stroup. She interviewed a group of students with different experiences and persp…
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The Monterey Trialogue: A Distinct Take on Superpower Diplomacy feat. Anna Vassilieva and Peter Slezkine
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The Monterey Trialogue from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey brings together leading experts from the United States, China, and Russia for in-depth discussions of their countries' interests and concerns in the vital regions of the world. The Trialogue is a novel format, yet an indispensable one. At a time when intra-gov…
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Addressing Conflicts in Tackling Poverty: A SHECP Conversation
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In this episode, we talk with longtime Middlebury partner, the Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty (SHECP). SHECP assistant director Jen Handy invited CT leaders Kailee Brickner-McDonald and Sarah Stroup to join the "SHECP Talks" podcast to discuss how the CT lens can enhance experiential learning opportunities for students concerned ab…
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U.S. Militias: Guarding Tradition or Courting Chaos
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America’s modern militia movement emerged in the 1990s, following armed stand-offs with government authorities at Ruby Ridge, Idaho and Waco, Texas. After rising to 370 groups nationwide by 1996, the number of these militias diminished to 68 by 1999—only to surge again when Barak Obama was elected president in 2008. After Donald Trump lost the 2020…
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Democratic Decline and Possible Responses
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Democratic institutions can serve as a powerful mechanism for channeling constructive conflict, which makes a recent wave of democratic decline particularly concerning. In this episode, we hear from Sebnem Gumuscu, associate professor of political science and head of the undergraduate "pillar" of the CT Collaborative at Middlebury. Gumuscu is an ex…
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Peacebuilding and Reconciliation in the Balkans
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On today’s episode, we are excited to share a story of an experiential learning opportunity for exploring peacebuilding and intercultural competence (ICC). The CT interns lead a conversation with professor Thor Sawin. At the time of recording, Sawin was associate professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, and has si…
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Mediation: Transforming Relationships to Reshape Global Conflicts
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As we have started teaching "Conflict Transformation Skills" at Middlebury, we have been fortunate to have a leading global mediator as a guest speaker and teacher. Francisco Diez is senior mediation advisor at the United Nations (UN). He has contributed to the UN’s efforts to foster dialogue and reconciliation in Bolivia, and provided expert advic…
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India Today: One Question, Three Perspectives
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“What’s the one thing about India, that isn’t getting enough attention?” That’s the question we put to three India experts; and not surprisingly, we got three different responses. In August 2023, India celebrated its first successful moon landing. However, while this achievement made headlines around the world, other developments of equal or greate…
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Education as The Great Equalizer feat. Annie Weinberg ’10
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Middlebury has a long standing relationship with Alexander Twilight. Twilight graduated from our institution in 1823. He has been noted as the first person of color to graduate from an American college, and later became the first American of African descent to serve in a state legislature in the United States, when he was elected to the Vermont Gen…
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Restoring Justice, Cultivating Hope: A Scholar Practitioner Conversation
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Restorative justice, transnational activism, and communication across cultures are all spaces in which conflict transformation can inform the long work of social change. In this episode, restorative justice leader sujatha baliga and civil society scholar Sarah Stroup discuss the foundations of their work and its connection to the CT Collaborative a…
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