Best Seton Hall University Podcasts (2024)

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One Year Into Sudanese Civil War 29:59

2M ago29:59

29:59

It has now been over a year since the civil war broke out in Sudan due to rivalries between two factions of the military government, the SAF and RFS. This conflict has brought to light the history of foreign invasions, ethnic tensions, disputes over religion and resources that have been historical factors in Sudanese conflicts. As of now, Sudan is …

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Pirate's Eye on Viannca Velez '10 - Ep. 33 38:22

3M ago38:22

38:22

In celebration of National Volunteer Month in April, we flipped the script on our podcast host, Viannca Velez '10. Take a listen as our Assistant Director of Alumni Communication and Digital Engagement, Aaron Smith, puts the Pirate Eye on Viannca. Hailing from Jersey City, NJ, Viannca is a communications strategist with over 13 years of experience.…

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Iran Renews Vow to Avenge Syria After Israeli Attack 28:23

3M ago28:23

28:23

An airstrike was carried out by Israeli forces on Iran's Embassy in Syria’s capital city: Damascus. It’s been reported that three senior commanders and four officers, who were part of overseeing covert operations in the Middle East, were killed in the strike. This has brought the continually increasing tensions throughout the Middle East and long-s…

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Moscow Faces a Deadly Terrorist Attack 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

On March 22, 2024, Krasnogorsk, Russia, a city just outside of Moscow faced a mass shooting that left 144 people dead, 551 people injured, and 95 people missing. Shortly after, the shooting was deemed a terrorist attack with conflicting reports of responsibility continuing to where the associations of the assailants are still unknown. With conflict…

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2024 Summit for Democracy - AI and Digital Threats to Global Governance 29:59

4M ago29:59

29:59

March 18-20th saw the 2024 Summit for Democracy being held in South Korea, formally known as the Republic of Korea, in which discussions regarding the future of democracy were in full swing. However, the new and pertinent topic of the role and impact of Artificial Intelligence took the forefront of the summit, begging questions of how innovative te…

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Peace or Abandonment? Pope Francis wants Ukraine to wave a "White Flag" 29:59

4M ago29:59

29:59

In a recent interview with Pope Francis, he was asked by a Swiss reporter his position on the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, particularly regarding the debate over whether or not Ukraine should surrender to Russia. He emphasized the need for negotiations and referred to the courage of waving the white flag, which has brought many internati…

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America’s Game? The MLB Expands Internationally 30:00

4M ago30:00

30:00

Baseball has been known as America’s Pastime since its creation, bringing people together across the nation to root for their favorite teams in tournaments such as the World Series and World Baseball Classic. However, the game’s international popularity has been increasing dramatically, prompting discussions regarding how sports and international p…

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Threat to the International Order: What Top U.S. Candidates Say About Foreign Policy 29:59

5M ago29:59

29:59

With the US primary elections in full swing and many interesting candidates to be aware of, the United States has become a point of interest for many. Being a key player in many organizations and conflicts around the world, the results of the Presidential election could significantly shake up the international stage regarding how the United States’…

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Pirate's Eye on Claudia Guevara-Olivier '12 - Ep. 32 49:00

5M ago49:00

49:00

For over a decade, Claudia has dedicated her career to paying it forward by helping college students transform their struggles into success stories. She is a proud first-generation graduate and Educational Opportunity Program alumna. After receiving extensive support from her college counselors at Seton Hall University, she was inspired to pursue a…

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Upheaval in Ukraine? 29:59

5M ago29:59

29:59

Ukrainian leadership has been shaken up as President Volodymry Zelensky removed his top general,Valery Zaluzhny, which has been marked as the largest shift in command since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. This has come at a time of high tensions as Russian attacks have intensified and Ukraine is grappling with a failed counteroffensive that t…

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Trouble in Taiwan 30:00

5M ago30:00

30:00

On January 13th, Lai Ching-te was elected the new President of Taiwan. This election and his victory has come in the midst of an ongoing risk of conflict with China over military threats of invasion and an ongoing dispute over territorial claims in the South China Sea. Tensions between democratic Taiwan and Communist China have been high since the …

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Update on Israel and Palestine 29:59

5M ago29:59

29:59

Following up on the four months of violence in the Gaza Strip, the world has seen increased disaster for Palestinians in Gaza and around the world. Famine, illness, and increased mortality rates have persisted since the initial ground invasion in October, with concerns that the situation will continue to worsen. There have been multiple development…

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Pirate’s Eye on Father Colin Kay, M.Div. ’04 - Ep. 31 43:36

7M ago43:36

43:36

December is such a magical time at Seton Hall and within the Seton Hall community, so who better to have on the show as we are in the thick of the Christmas season than Seton Hall’s Vice President for Mission and Ministry, Father Colin Kay. Father Colin imparts with us so many nuggets of wisdom, his belief about why the spirit of Christmas comes so…

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Artificial Intelligence: A Special Interview with Professor Dr. Birgitta Dresp-Langley 26:26

7M ago26:26

26:26

Today we have the privilege of hosting an esteemed guest who is truly an expert on the intersection of AI and the ominous concept of weaponization. Professor Dr. Birgitta Dresp-Langley is a director of research at the National Center of Scientific Research with extensive experience regarding Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Dresp-Langley has been at th…

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Crisis in DR Congo Leads to Record Displacement of 6.9 Million 29:58

8M ago29:58

29:58

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing one of the worst humanitarian crises on the international stage as a record 6.9 million people are displaced from their homes, forcing them to seek asylum across Africa. This comes in the wake of conflicts between armed groups, human rights violations, and intense gender-based violence. Since March of …

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Formula 1 Special Episode Simon Chadwick 33:00

8M ago33:00

33:00

This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer Bobby Kile, Associate Producers Kasia Kostraba and Juliana Mori, Host Trisha Ballion, and Technical Producers Ashley Skladany and Amelia Wysoczanski. Keep it current with us on Instagram @theglobalcurrent! Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music This group is a registered stude…

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De-Scramble of Africa? European Leaders Address Colonialism 29:58

8M ago29:58

29:58

Recently, European countries' leaders have been making unforeseen steps to acknowledge their history of colonization, particularly in Africa. Some leaders have made public statements, and others have arranged trips throughout the continent to express their sentiments, putting conversations about reparations at the forefront of international politic…

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Full Court Press: Previewing the Season with Bryan Felt ’97 - Ep. 30 36:38

8M ago36:38

36:38

With this season’s tipoff, we’ve scored the inside scoop on all things SHU basketball and the buzz word of the year: NIL. Our host Viannca Velez ’10 sits down with SHU alum and Athletic Director Bryan Felt ’97, to uncover his journey from student to AD, insights on the upcoming season, the Men’s Basketball Practice Facility, and how Name Image & Li…

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Rising Sun, Rising Equality: Japan’s LGBTQ+ Journey 29:54

8M ago29:54

29:54

Japan takes a progressive step forward as the Supreme Court declares a previous law regarding the sterilization of transgender people unconstitutional. This ruling has sparked conversations about Japan’s attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community on a whole and the legislation surrounding them. As an influential country in the region, many wonder what …

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Borders & Barriers: The European Citizenship Conundrum 30:02

9M ago30:02

30:02

Word has come from European Union leaders that many countries are looking to tighten their border policies to keep unwanted immigrants from entering various countries. Immigration has been an increasingly hot topic within the EU since 2015 when immigration levels spiked regarding the war in Syria and has recently reentered the mainstream following …

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A Discussion on the Israel-Hamas War 30:00

9M ago30:00

30:00

On October 7th, global attention turned to Israel and Palestine as the Hamas group currently ruling over the Gaza Strip launched an armed attack on Israel. As the two states have launched into a conflict many world leaders and organizations are struggling to respond and express clear stances on the conflict. This brings us to the questions of how w…

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Grand Old Time? Government Instability in da House 29:19

9M ago29:19

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On October 3rd, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position, following a lengthy deal with House Democrats to avoid a government shutdown, making him the first speaker to be ousted in the middle of a congressional term. This has brought new light to the condition of domestic politics within the United States, bringing us to th…

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Special Interview Show with Mohamad Mirghahari 24:29

9M ago24:29

24:29

From Seton Hall University, this is The Global Current. Today, special guest host and Associate Producer Kasia Kostraba interviews Mohamad Mirghahari. A leader in national security policy, former Presidential appointee under the Obama Administration, and a current special advisor for the Department of Defense, today's episode covers a wide array of…

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Visas Declined: Tensions Arise Following Death of Sikh Separatist in Canada 30:01

10M ago30:01

30:01

A three day protest has broken out over the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and sikh separatist from the northern Indian state of Punjab. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had announced that there is reasonable belief that there is a link between this murder and the Indian capital of New Delhi, as tensions have been high in I…

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A Budding Relationship? Vladimir Putin Meets Kim Jong Un 30:00

10M ago30:00

30:00

For the first time in 4 years, North Korean president, Kim Jong Un has traveled outside the country for a summit between Russia and North Korea, hosted by Vladimir Putin to discuss trade and connections within the region and how that affects their respective countries. This has caught the attention of the West as it could lead to further developmen…

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Mexican Supreme Court Legalizes Abortion 26:31

10M ago26:31

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The Mexican Supreme Court has recently attracted much attention as they’ve officially ruled to decriminalize abortion federally, finding that the current ruling regarding the procedure is unconstitutional. This progressive step has provided a strong base for abortion activists throughout the country, though not without contention in the population.…

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Pirate’s Eye on Victor Gomez ’17 - Ep. 29 40:32

10M ago40:32

40:32

In this episode, our host Viannca Velez sits down with Victor Gomez '17, manager of the Seton Hall Esports team. The team is celebrating their 10th Anniversary, and their Rocket League took home a BIG EAST Conference Championship title this past season.By Seton Hall Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy, Viannca Velez

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Special Episode: Farewell to Our Departing Crew 30:00

1y ago30:00

30:00

Join us for a special episode as we say goodbye to our departing crew and hear their stories from working on The Global Current! Shoutout to our outgoing Executive Producer Jasmine De Leon and Technical Producer Andrew Raccuglia, as well as our graduating Host Drew Starbuck and Associate Producer Eric Bunce. This episode was brought to you thanks t…

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Netanyahu Backs Down- Israel Inundated With Protests 30:00

1y ago30:00

30:00

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently pledged to temporarily pause his judicial reforms due to wide-spread public resistance fearful of a slide towards a more autocratic Israel. We discuss this action and what will happen next after this attempted political change in the democratic country. The analysts for this episode are Dovid Hotlz…

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Love is Love, but is it Legal? Same Sex Marriage Hearings in India 30:00

1y ago30:00

30:00

Currently, India’s Supreme Court has been holding hearings for historic cases regarding the legalization of same-sex marriage and other rights for LGBTQ+ citizens. These petitions are actively opposed by India’s ruling government and religious authorities. The approval of these petitions could set a new precedent for LGBTQ+ rights in Southeast Asia…

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Deep Dive with Daniel Perell 30:40

1y ago30:40

30:40

Global Current Associate Producer, Eric Bunce, Interviews Daniel Perell, a representative for the Baha'i International Community's UN office, about his experience in the United Nations and as a diplomat. Special thank you to Daniel Perell for making time to speak to us about his experience as a diplomat and his career at the United Nations! This ep…

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Pirate’s Eye on Devin Mcguire ’16 - Ep. 28 27:12

1y ago27:12

27:12

In this episode, our host Viannca Velez sits down with Devin Mcguire '16, a professional baritone, conductor and music educator. Devin shares with us his journey to becoming a musical artist and the ways in which being a transfer and commuter student during his days at Seton Hall shaped his college experience.…

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Large Leak of Classified Files Embarrasses Pentagon and Allies 29:59

1y ago29:59

29:59

Allies and American security officials were caught off-guard earlier this month when a large collection of classified American intelligence files were leaked online by a 21-year old member of the Air National Guard. This comes at a pivotal moment in the Russo-Ukrainian War as we discuss how consequential this leak can be. The analysts for this epis…

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Sikh Separatism? Indian Officials Race to Contain Threats in Punjab 30:00

1y ago30:00

30:00

Amritpal Singh, a well-known Sikh separatist, has attracted much attention recently to the growing Khalistan movement within the Punjab state of India. This growing movement has massively increased tension in the nation, sparking violent protests. We unpack this episode with Analysts Juliana Mori and Christian LaFond, the news briefer for this epis…

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A New Deal? Iran and Saudi Arabia Normalize Relations 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

Iran and Saudi Arabia announced a deal to restore relations between their two nations earlier this month, in a process that was mediated by the People’s Republic of China. We unpack the episode with Analysts George Slowey and Christian Lafond. Our New Briefer for this episode is Juliana Mori. This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Prod…

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The Iraq War: 20 Years Later 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

Amidst all the ongoing conflict throughout the world, it is important to remember the long-term effects of warfare as the United States passes the twentieth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq. We unpack this story with Analysts Kieran Besancon and Liam Brucker-Casey. Our News Briefer is for this episode is Mikayla Salib. This episode was b…

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Pirate’s Eye on Bob Sumner ’84 - Ep. 27 49:41

1+ y ago49:41

49:41

As a producer and talent scout with over 25 years of experience, Bob Sumner '84 is responsible for discovering and facilitating the careers of many comedians such as Bernie Mac, Bill Bellamy, Mo’Nique, Chris Tucker, Dave Chapelle, Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps and many more. Sumner graduated from Seton Hall with a degree in Communications. Duri…

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False START: Russia Suspends Nuclear Arms Control Treaty 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

Tensions remain high between Russia and the United States since Russia's decision to suspend its last nuclear arms treaty with the United States. Combined with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, fears of a new nuclear arms race have started to grow. We unpack this episode with Analysts Emmett Bikales and Joshua Axton. Our News Briefer for this episod…

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Ballooning Crisis? UFOs and US-Chinese Tensions 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

A reported Chinese spy balloon was caught flying over the continental United States in early February leading to the cancellation of Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s upcoming trip to China. China has maintained that it was a simple weather surveillance balloon veered off course but the event has remained in the public eye. We unpack this show w…

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Massive Earthquake Devastates Turkey and Syria 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

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In early February, two earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria, causing widespread structural damage and tens of thousands deaths. Combined together, these two earthquakes are the deadliest seismic event in the history of modern Turkey. We unpack this story with Analysts Joseph Brennan and Aaron Im. Our News Briefer for this episode is Trish Salib. Thi…

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Current Report: Apostolic Nuncio Visits Seton Hall 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, visited Seton Hall University on February 1st. In the Catholic Church, an Apostolic Nuncio is an ambassador for the Pope that serves the Holy See as a sort of diplomat. Archbishop Pierre has previously served as the apostolic nuncio to Mexico, Uganda, and Haiti before being ap…

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Mosque Bombed Amid Pakistani Taliban Resurgence 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

Dozens of people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in a security compound in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar. Join The Global Current with Analysts Madeline Field and Shayne Simmons. The News Briefer for the episode is Dovid Holtzman. This episode was brought to you thanks to Executive Producer - Jasmine De Leon, Associate Produ…

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Deep Dive with Bunmi Akinnusotu 35:13

1+ y ago35:13

35:13

Global Current Executive Director, Jasmine De Leon, interviews Bunmi Akinnusotu, the Deputy Director of the Rangel Fellowship at Howard University, about her illustrious career in foreign policy and her advice for young professionals. Ms. Akinnusotu was the a Special Assistant at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Chief of Staff at Youn…

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Current Report: UNGA President Visits Seton Hall 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

Ambassador Csaba Kőrösi, the president of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, visited Seton Hall University on Janurary 26th, 2023. As the presiding officer of the UN’s main policymaking forum, Kőrösi continues the assembly’s work promoting global recovery from the pandemic, addressing climate change and striving to meet the 17…

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Inflamed: Peru Protests Intensify as Government Cracks Down 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

There have been at least 48 deaths in Peru since early December when protests broke out when the Peruvian Congress removed President Pedro Castillo on Dec. 7. Castillo was arrested and is being held in pre-trial detention, facing rebellion charges after he tried to illegally dissolve the legislature to avoid a planned impeachment vote. Clashes with…

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Deep Dive: Career Insights with Francesca Regalado 24:55

1+ y ago24:55

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Francesca Regalado, a 2017 graduate of Seton Hall’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations, serves as the Bangkok Correspondent for Nikkei Asia, a Japan-based financial newspaper. She is a former Economics Reporter for Yomiuri Shumbun. Annie Hebel, our veteran analyst, guest hosted this special interview. This episode was brought to you th…

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Deep Dive with Dr. Glodel Mezilas 34:15

1+ y ago34:15

34:15

Global Current Executive Director, Jasmine De Leon, interviews Dr. Glodel Mezilas about Global South and the Russia-Ukrainian War. Dr. Mezilas, a professor and adjunct director of the Diplomatic School of the Haitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has served in the Haitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and authored nine books about the country. De Leon…

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Deep Dive with Dr. Maxim Matusevich 29:00

1+ y ago29:00

29:00

Kieran Besancon, veteran analyst and guest host, interviews Professor Maxim Matusevich about the Russia-Ukrainian War. Dr. Matusevich is a Professor and Director for the Russian and East European Studies Program at Seton Hall University. They take a deep dive on the war, such as Russia's "brain drain", the use of rhetoric, and the political framing…

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Scandal Shocks the French Catholic Church 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

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Following the announcement that the Vatican has announced a preliminary inquiry following Cardinal Ricard’s admission to sexually abusing a 14-year old girl during his time as a priest, the whole of the French Catholic Church has been rocked with scandals of global implications. Pope Francis has taken steps to address the church’s history with cler…

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Pirate’s Eye on Christmas at the Hall - Ep. 26 31:05

1+ y ago31:05

31:05

Noting that "there is no shortage of Christmas events at Seton Hall University" and that "festivities abound and students will ring in the Christmas cheer," Best College Reviews recognized Seton Hall as the best college in America for "Holiday Events." But have you ever wondered how we got here? In this very festive episode, Viannca sits down with …

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