Best John Milewski Podcasts (2024)

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Global Peace Index 2024: Less Peace, More Conflict 23:14

1d ago23:14

23:14

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Michael Collins, Executive Director, The Americas at the Institute for Economics & Peace. He highlights the 18th edition of the annual Global Peace Index (GPI), produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). The index is the world’s leading measure of peacefulness, and “reveals that the…

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Global Climate Justice: Addressing the Needs of Those Most Affected 45:09

13d ago45:09

45:09

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Arnaud Kurze, Wilson Center Global Fellow and Associate Professor of Justice Studies, Montclair State University, Liana Almony, Deputy Director at UNANIMA International, and Franz Baumann, Former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations. They highlight the concept of climate justice, t…

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Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions about North Korea 36:44

22d ago36:44

36:44

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Sung-Yoon Lee, Fellow with the Wilson Center’s Indo-Pacific Program, Former Kim Koo-Korea Foundation Professor of Korean Studies and Assistant Professor, the Fletcher School, Tufts University. He discusses his project at the Wilson Center, “The Pyongyang Playbook: North Korea’s Provocations, Pe…

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"Human Rights Under Siege" According to New Report 27:59

1M ago27:59

27:59

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we speak with Nader Nadery, Senior Fellow with the Wilson Center’s Indo-Pacific Program. He discusses the new report, “Human Rights Under Siege Salvaging the International Rights Regime in a Turbulent World Order.” The report examines how, 75 years after the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights…

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Understanding Russia: Exploiting Antisemitism for Political Purposes - Wilson Quarterly Spring 2024 30:25

2M ago30:25

30:25

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we focus on the latest edition of the Wilson Quarterly, Understanding Russia, with the help of editor Stephanie Bowen and contributor Izabella Tobarovsky. Tobarovsky’s article, Antisemitic Propaganda and Disinformation in Putin’s War Against Democracies, examines how “Russia’s long history of exploiting antisem…

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China-US Relations: Did Secretary Blinken’s Trip Move the Needle? 20:29

2M ago20:29

20:29

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we speak with Robert Daly, Director of the Wilson Center’s Kissinger Institute. He highlights Secretary Blinken’s recent trip to China and examines whether a new Cold War has developed between the two nations. Daly also discusses how the Biden administration’s goal of “managed competition” with Beijing is playi…

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Report Stresses Importance of US Leadership in Addressing Forced Displacement Crisis 32:19

2M ago32:19

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In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we highlight the Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative (RAFDI) Working Group Report, “US Leadership Matters in Addressing Forced Displacement Crisis,” with co-authors, John Thon Majok, James Hollifield, and Susan F Martin. The report “seeks to provide guidance and actionable recommendations for the US gove…

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The Trilateral Deal Between the US, Japan, and the Philippines: Impact on Security and Economics 23:16

3M ago23:16

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In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Ambassador Kristie Kenney, former senior US diplomat who served as the 32nd Counselor of the US Department of State and Ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador, the Philippines, and Thailand. She discusses the first-ever US-Japan-Philippines trilateral summit held in Washington on April 11th. Ken…

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#265: Season Finale with John King 1:01:26

3M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

John King, from Pulltab Sports, joined us to recap the season and preview next year! A lot of Transfer Portal talk. Pino, Strobel, Fish and Barto gone. Wood and Souliere in. Snuggerud is back. So much to talk about so many things along with the opponents for next season.

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China’s Rise and Russia’s Invasion: Challenges US Faces in New Cold Wars 42:48

3M ago42:48

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In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by David Sanger, former Wilson Center Distinguished Fellow and White House and National Security Correspondent for the New York Times, and Mary Brooks, researcher, writer, documentarian, and former Wilson Center Public Policy Fellow. They discuss their new book, “New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russi…

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NCAA Sioux Falls Regional Semi 15:27

3M ago15:27

15:27

The Gopher's come back and get the 3-2 win over Omaha. We did a quick 15 minute wrap of the big win.

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#264: NCAA Tournament Preview 47:10

3M ago47:10

47:10

We dig in to this years NCAA Tournament and give our predictions to what we think is going to happen. But really it is just a celebration of the best 4 days of the season as the teams go from 16 to 4!

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Voices of Women from the Middle East: Enheduanna Blog Celebrates 5th Anniversary 20:24

4M ago20:24

20:24

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we highlight the 5th anniversary of the Middle East Program's blog, Enheduanna with Merissa Khurma and Faria Nasruddin. The blog seeks to “inspire diverse women contributors from the Middle East to voice their thoughts and express their ideas about the state of women in their countries and their often ignored y…

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Haiti in Crisis: How It Got Here and What’s Next 22:27

4M ago22:27

22:27

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we speak with Jacqueline Charles, Pulitzer Prize finalist and Emmy Award-winning foreign correspondent for the Miami Herald. She discusses the ongoing political and security crisis in Haiti. With gangs reportedly controlling large areas of the capital and the resignation of acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry, Ch…

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#263: Great stories with Nick Angell 1:01:56

4M ago1:01:56

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Former Gopher Nick Angell joined the show to share some great stories of hockey in the KHL, The Wooger, Guentzel, The Don. This is definitely an episode where watching overtime on YouTube is worth your while!

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#262: Talking BigTen Tournament with Todd Milewski 1:02:07

4M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Todd Milewski from the Wisconsin State Journal joined us to talk about the BigTen Semi-Finals this week. We get in to how the Badgers got knocked out by Ohio State. We also got in to the Minnesota struggle with Penn State, but did advance.

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The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the C.I.A., and the Origins of America’s Invasion of Iraq 27:33

4M ago27:33

27:33

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we speak with Steve Coll, editor at the Economist, author, and a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize. He discusses his latest book, “The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the CIA, and the Origins of America’s Invasion of Iraq.” The author uncovered unpublished and underreported sources, conducted interviews with…

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#261: BigTen Preview with Cappy 1:00:23

4M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

BTN's Paul Caponigri joins the show to help us preview the BigTen Tournament starting this weekend. Cappy is hoping for a 3 game weekend, whereas we believe this will be a Minnesota sweep! We also get in to the bizarre 5min major call on OSU this past as well.

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#260: Disingenuous 1:06:09

4M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

We have both Adam Wodon and Brad Schlossman on the podcast to talk about the NCAA Regional format. Adam did’t like Vegoe’s word of Disingenuous, so I thought it made a great title to the show. Did we come up with a solution? No. But we are keeping the conversation going!We also got in to the 2pts in South Bend against Notre Dame. Previewed the fina…

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Putin’s Russia: Crimea, Ukraine, and the Death of Alexei Navalny 22:04

5M ago22:04

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In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we speak with William Pomeranz, Director of the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute. He discusses the anniversaries of Russia’s invasion of Crimea in 2014 and the subsequent invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Pomeranz also explains what the death of Russian activist Alexei Navalny may mean for the Putin regime, Russia, …

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#259: Drew Cove 1:05:20

5M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Writer and Podcaster Drew Cove joined us on the show this week to recap the Penn State series and preview the road games at Notre Dame. We also answered quite a few listener/viewer questions.

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The New Multilateralism: Reinventing Security and Cooperation in Europe - Wilson Quarterly Winter 2024 31:45

5M ago31:45

31:45

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we focus on the latest edition of the Wilson Quarterly, The New Multilateralism, with the help of editor Stephanie Bowen. Also joining us are contributors Robin Quinville and Philip Reeker. Their article, Reinventing Security and Cooperation in Europe, examines how “by taking lessons from NATO, the OSCE could b…

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Israel-Hamas War Update and Analysis 21:20

5M ago21:20

21:20

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Wilson Center Distinguished Fellow Robin Wright. She discusses the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war and assesses the impact of regional escalation which has drawn the US deeper into the crisis.

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#258: PSU Hockey Voice Brian Tripp 58:43

5M ago58:43

58:43

A brand new guest joined the podcast this week as Brian Tripp, the voice of Penn State hockey as well as the Frozen Four on Westwood One, joined the show! We are still trying to figure out what goalie interference is after the BADger series. We also got a bit in to the struggles Minnesota has with the shootout. We also previewed the weekend against…

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US – China Climate Leadership: Can the “Food Superpowers” Collaborate? 28:27

5M ago28:27

28:27

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Jennifer Turner, Director of the Wilson Center's China Environment Forum, and Karen Mancl, Wilson Center Fellow and Professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University. They discuss a new Wilson Center and Ohio State University joint project…

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#257: Todd Milewski is back to talk about a VERY resurgent Badger team 1:02:17

5M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

We have Todd Milewski from the Wisconsin State Journal on to talk about a Badger team that has really turned it around this season. We get in to the real reason that the series is not on TV this weekend. We also get Todd's thoughts on the NCAA Regional format.By Gopher Puck Live

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#256: OSU Sweep, Regionals, MSU preview 46:17

5M ago46:17

46:17

We recap the sweep over Ohio State. Get more in to the weeds with the NCAA Regional format and how the Maryland Heights Regional site only holds 2500 fans. Preview a HUGE weekend at Michigan State.By Gopher Puck Live

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#255: Paul Caponigri is back! 53:46

6M ago53:46

53:46

Cappy is back to help us preview the OSU series at 3M Arena at Mariucci this coming weekend. We also got quite a bit in to the NCAA Regional format that Brad Schlossman talked about in his great article this week. We also recapped the sweep of Robert Morris.By Gopher Puck Live

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#254: Brian Deutsch is our guest 59:35

6M ago59:35

59:35

Former Minnesota & Robert Morris SID, Brian Deutsch, joined the show to give us a bit of a behind the scenes look at both programs. We also covered the CC series and previewed the games with Robert Morris.By Gopher Puck Live

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Special Episode from Tom's Watch Bar 35:11

6M ago35:11

35:11

Did a fun pregame show at Tom's Watch Bar in Minneapolis along with Dinkytown Athletes, Grey Duck Spirits and their Duck Duck Beer as well as Pulltab Sports! Some great help from Luke Buer of the Gopher Gridiron Podcast.By Gopher Puck Live

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#253: Eric Schierhorn & Jack Ramsey joins the show 1:03:27

6M ago1:03:27

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Former Gophers, Eric Schierhorn and Jack Ramsey joined us on the GPL Podcast! We covered all things from Gopher hockey to the World Junior Tournament.By Gopher Puck Live

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Wilson Center NOW Celebrates 10 Years and 500 Episodes: Russia Then and Now 16:20

7M ago16:20

16:20

When Wilson Center NOW launched almost 10 years and more than 500 episodes ago, our topic was the Sochi Olympics and our guest was then Kennan Institute Director Matthew Rojansky. Matt, now President and CEO of the U.S. Russia Foundation and a Distinguished Fellow with Kennan, is back to mark the program’s anniversary and also help us explore how R…

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#252: Paul Caponigri from BTN 1:03:43

7M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Big Ten Network’s Paul Caponigri joined the show for the 12th time. We talked about the split at Penn State. What Bob is wishing for Christmas. And previewed the weekend against Ohio State.By Gopher Puck Live

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#251: John King from Pulltab Sports 55:58

7M ago55:58

55:58

Always fun to have the "Kinger" on the podcast. The show and overtime never lets us down. We recapped the Michigan State series. Previewed the Penn State series. Also got in to a few interesting topics with John as well.By Gopher Puck Live

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An Agenda For Mexico’s Next President: Analysis and Recommendations 23:14

7M ago23:14

23:14

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by the Mexico Institute’s Andrew Rudman and Lila Abed. The discuss the upcoming 2024 presidential election in Mexico and highlight the program’s new publication, Mexico's Next President | Challenges and Recommendations. This booklet “offers recommendations on six of the most salient issues for con…

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African Voices Address Urgent Issues: Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding Roundtable 2023 40:35

7M ago40:35

40:35

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Southern Voices Network for Peacebuildingscholars Kgalalelo Nganje, Adane Tadesse, and Marie Grace Kagoyire Gasinzigwa. They discuss their projects, “Toward Greater Synergy Between International and Domestic Election Observation,” “Simmering Inte…

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#250: Pat Micheletti joins us for our 250th show 58:36

8M ago58:36

58:36

We celebrated 250 episodes of the podcast with Gopher Hockey legend, Pat Micheletti! Talked about the split vs Notre Dame. The slow start for the team. And previewed the series with Michigan State.By Gopher Puck Live

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#249: A Successful Trip to Yost 50:15

8M ago50:15

50:15

The Gophers get 4 out of 6 points in Michigan which is always a good thing! Still struggle on the shootout. We talk about all that as well as the newly signed recruits and preview the weekend against Notre Dame.By Gopher Puck Live

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#248: Duluth & Michigan 51:54

8M ago51:54

51:54

We recapped the win and tied with Duluth. Talked about the new 4 year contract with UMD that eliminates the home/home. We also previewed the series at Yost this coming weekend.By Gopher Puck Live

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#247: Marissa Voss is our guest. 59:43

8M ago59:43

59:43

Marissa Voss joins the show as we recapped the BADger sweep of the Gophers and previewed the home and home with Minnesota- Duluth.By Gopher Puck Live

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Israel at War with Hamas: Regional Perspectives 32:49

8M ago32:49

32:49

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Merissa Khurma of the Wilson Center’s Middle East Program, and Izabella Tabarovsky, Kennan Institute Senior Advisor on Regional Partnerships and Programming. They discuss the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict, the threat of the war expanding to neighboring states, and the Biden a…

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Climate Change Projections Update and the Red-Hot Summer of 2023 26:30

8M ago26:30

26:30

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we discuss the record-breaking heat of the summer of 2023 and the high number of extreme weather events experienced around the globe. Can a direct line be drawn between such events and climate change? And what are the implications of this emerging new normal as it relates to climate projections, resilience, and…

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#246: BADger week with Todd Milewski 58:03

8M ago58:03

58:03

We are so happy that Todd Milewski is back covering hockey after spending half of last year on Basketball. We recap last weekend. Talk about their new coach Mike Hasting. And of course preview the weekend.By Gopher Puck Live

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#245: Live from Ralph Engelstad Arena with Brad Schlossman 53:11

9M ago53:11

53:11

We preview the big weekend between MN and UND live from the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks. Brad Schlossman from the Grand Forks Herald joins us for the show.By Gopher Puck Live

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#244: Guest: Derek Burns 59:22

9M ago59:22

59:22

Derek Burns from Dinkytown Athletes joined us to talk everything "NIL" related that is happening down at the University of Minnesota. We also got in to the BSU exhibition game and previewed the series with St. Thomas this coming weekend.By Gopher Puck Live

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Wilson Quarterly Summer/Fall 2023 – The Power of Culture and Africa’s Next Narrative 34:40

9M ago34:40

34:40

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we focus on the latest edition of the Wilson Quarterly, Africa Matters, with the help of editor Stephanie Bowen. Also joining us are contributors Akunna Cook and Amarachi Nwosu. Their articles, Africa Is Ready For Its Next Narrative and Culture in Motion highlight the rapidly growing creative economy throughout…

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#243: Season Premiere 1:09:50

9M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

We kick off the 13th season of the GPL Podcast by joining the Pulltab Sports family! Great to be part of their family! But a lot of other changes this season too! We cover all of the off-season news with Gopher Hockey and preview what should be a very exciting season!By Gopher Puck Live

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Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: An Assessment of the State of the War 33:22

9M ago33:22

33:22

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Peter Zwack, Former U.S. Army Brigadier General and Global Fellow with the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute. He provides an update on the ongoing Ukrainian counter offensive against Russia, the mood among the Ukrainian population and leadership, and the continued focus on increasing supplies of…

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From Bestseller to Blockbuster: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Story 31:10

9M ago31:10

31:10

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Kai Bird, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and journalist and former Wilson Center Fellow. He discusses the book he co-authored, American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “definitive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of the iconic figures of the twentieth …

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Unpacking the Canada-India Dispute: Issues Behind the Current Tensions 25:01

9M ago25:01

25:01

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW,  Christopher Sands of the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute, and Michael Kugelman of itsSouth Asia Institute, discuss tensions between Canada and India over the recent killing of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Where does the relationship stand after the Trudeau government accused India of having a ro…

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