Host Sabrina Nelson sits down with Clarissa Ward, award-winning journalist and Chief International Correspondent for CNN, to discuss her international reporting career across the Middle East, Asia and Eastern Europe, her views on journalism and some of the main lessons she has learnt from her career so far.…

Host Sabrina Nelson sits down with Bob Rae, ambassador and permanent representative of Canada to the United Nations, to discuss Canada’s role in the UN and multilateralism, the future and challenges of international governance, his domestic and federal career and Canada’s foreign policy.Von McGill International Review

Host Theo Shouse sits down with Kelley Vlahos, editorial director of Responsible Statecraft and former executive editor of The American Conservative, to discuss US foreign policy and the emergence of the restraint movement, which opposes military intervention.Von McGill International Review

Host Alex Ritch sits down with political scientist Melissa Deckman, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, to discuss how religion, particularly evangelical Christianity, could affect the 2024 presidential election.Von McGill International Review

Host Theo Shouse sits down with Matt McManus, author and political science lecturer at the University of Michigan, to talk about his book on liberal socialism, the history of conservatism in the United States, and egalitarianism.Von McGill International Review

Host Patrick Nelson sits down with economist and blogger Bryan Caplan to discuss the economics and ethics of housing deregulating, immigration, and adjacent topics.Von McGill International Review

In his final episode as host, Andrew Xu sits down once again with Vivian Wang, a China correspondent for The New York Times. They discuss the difficulties of covering the nuances of Chinese politics as a foreign correspondent, the true extent of the Chinese government's surveillance state, and the insularity within the Chinese government's decision…

Host Theo Shouse sits down with Jeet Heer, a political correspondent for The Nation, to discuss the Democrats’ and Republicans’ foreign and labour policies.Von McGill International Review

Host Theo Shouse sits down with Pamela Paul, a columnist for the New York Times. They talk about free speech on university campuses, pro-Palestinian protests, and the books they're going to read this summer.Von McGill International Review

Host Andrew Xu sits down with Richard Reeves, the President of the American Institute for Boys and Men. They discuss the underrepresentation of male students on college campuses, the significance of biological differences between boys and girls, and changes in the perception of feminism over time. References "Stop Pretending You're Not Rich" by Ric…

Host Theo Shouse sits down with Substack writer and Jacobin columnist Ben Burgis to discuss the morality of war and democratic socialism.Von McGill International Review

Host Andrew Xu sits down once again with David French, a columnist for The New York Times. They discuss gender polarization, the ways that men are falling behind in society, and roles that religious institutions have traditionally played in cultivating cultural norms.Von McGill International Review

Host Alex Ritch sits down with Kyle Matthews, the Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies. They discuss digital concerns surrounding online extremism and speculate on the future trajectory of the issue.Von McGill International Review

Host Ines Fahmi sits down with Rose Horowitch, an assistant editor for the Atlantic. They discuss the phenomenon of Gen Z men and women drifting apart politically, and some of the potential causes and correlations for this sentiment.Von McGill International Review

Host Ines Fahmi sits down with Dr. Gloria Mark, the Chancellor’s Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. They discuss her research on the decline of our attention spans, and the impact that new technologies have had on our productivity.Von McGill International Review

This episode explores a few current trends around femininity on social media and beyond. Senior Editor Clare and Staff Writer Charlotte join hosts Alison and Teodor in discussing Sephora tweens and coquette “tradwives” and what kinds of femininity are valued and what this may say about the state of patriarchy today.…

Host Theo Shouse sits down with Substack writer, former Federal Reserve economist, and Bloomberg opinion columnist Claudia Sahm, to discuss inflation, consumer sentiment, Biden's stimulus package, and the Federal Reserve. References "Decomposing Supply and Demand Driven Inflation" by Adam Shapiro, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco "Is the Landi…

Host Anzhu Wei sits down with Sara Mbago-Bhunu, the Regional Director of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)'s East and Southern Africa Division. They discuss smallholder farmers, and the role of agricultural investment in adapting to climate change.Von McGill International Review

Host Andrew Xu sits down with Melissa Kearney, the Neil Moskowitz Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland. They discuss her recent book The Two-Parent Privilege, which examines the economic advantages that two-parent households have over one-parent households. References "The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married …

The Best International Feature Film Oscar has a strange set of nomination rules that have resulted in intrigue, controversies, and international soft power plays. To unpack this awards season enigma, host Anzhu Wei sits down with Professor Laura Isabel Serna of the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts. Correction: Totem was …

Host Theo Shouse sits down with Matthew Rosenberg, a Pulitzer Prize–winning correspondent at the New York Times. They discuss the Afghanistan war, which Rosenberg reported on for many years, and the conflict between US forces and Iranian proxies in the Middle East. Finally, they discuss political violence in the United States and the upcoming presi…

Host Andrew Xu sits down with Will Stancil, a research fellow on the Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity. They discuss the state of the US economy, concerns surrounding Biden's age, and the incentives of mainstream journalism.Von McGill International Review

Host Theo Shouse sits down with Nadim Houry, the executive director of the Arab Reform Initiative, a think tank advocating for social justice and democracy in the Middle East. They discuss Israel's offensive in Gaza, tensions between Iranian proxies and US forces, and American military interventionism.…

From January 31st to February 2nd, 500 McGill students went on strike to oppose the Québec tuition hike. In this episode, host Anzhu Wei talks with striking students on the picket line and student leaders, to understand the situation.Von McGill International Review

Le 15 septembre, les dirigeants du United Automobile Workers (UAW) ont annoncé le début d’une grève syndicale. Le 20 octobre, 34,000 membres du syndicat étaient en grève et environ 5,000 employés avaient été mis à pied par le big three automobile américain. Vincent Guillotte revient sur cette grève syndicale avec Joseph Abounohra, éditeur principal…

Host Andrew Xu sits down once again with Jessica Grose, an opinion writer for The New York Times. They discuss the negative effects of pandemic-induced school closures, the increased prominence of grade inflation in schools, and other contributors to teacher demoralization in the United States. References "The Rise and Fall of the Teaching Professi…

Host Andrew Xu sits down with Yascha Mounk, the head of Persuasion and a contributing writer for The Atlantic. They discuss his new book The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time, and the set of ideas, ideologies, and cultural attitudes which he dubs "the identity synthesis" in his book. References "The Identity Trap: A Story of Ide…

Host Andrew Xu sits down once again with Vivian Wang, a China correspondent for The New York Times. They discuss the decline in student exchange programs between China and the US, the way that Chinese citizens feel about potentially living in the US, and the extent to which this issue serves as a useful barometer for understanding US-China relation…

Host Andrew Xu sits down with David French, a columnist for The New York Times. They discuss the potential dangers of a second Trump presidency, the internal politics of the pro-life movement in America, and how to frame rhetoric to persuade people of differing political dispositions. References "What the Next Generation of Christians Needs (with D…

Why have our favourite pop star and football player taken over the headlines with their relationship? Hosts Alison and Teodor, and guests Zach and Anya share their takes on Taylor Swift’s and Travis Kelce’s relationship in the very first episode of The Editors’ Desk podcast.Von McGill International Review

Host Blaise Brosnan sits down with Substack writer and podcast host Robert Wright, to discuss the concept of non-zero-sumness, the origins of early Christianity, and the evolution in the perception of the Abrahamic God as described in his book The Evolution of God. References "The Evolution of God" by Robert Wright "The ‘River to the Sea’ Rorschach…

Host Blaise Brosnan sits down with Substack writer and internet culture reporter Katherine Dee, to discuss the causes of sex negativity, the cultural landscapes of the digital ecosphere, and the underlying motivations of right-wing subcultures online. References "The coming wave of sex negativity" by Katherine Dee, Default Wisdom "Among the Spiritu…

Host Zalan Teodor Gaspar sits down with Wojciech Przybylski and Agnieszka Homańska of Visegrad Insight to discuss the results of the 2023 Polish elections, the issues that defined the election, and what the results mean for the European Union.Von McGill International Review

Host Zalan Teodor Gaspar sits down with Henry Olsen, a columnist for The Washington Post and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. They discuss the winners and losers of the first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate, the influences of Pierre Poilievre's brand of conservatism, and the sources of the rise in conservative sup…

Host Andrew Xu sits down with Jessica Grose, an opinion writer for The New York Times. They discuss modern society's lower participation rates in religious institutions, how that relates to a group that social scientists refer to as "nones," and how people are finding a sense of community outside of organized religion. References "Lots of Americans…

Host Marion-Inès Le Pape presents an analysis of Russian President Putin's Federal Assembly address of February 2023, focusing on the parallels he draws between the war in Ukraine and World War II. In particular, she examines Putin's use and abuse of history and his rhetoric of "de-Nazification", questioning what renders it critical to the his narr…

Host Andrew Xu sits down with Substack writer and housing policy analyst Darrell Owens, to discuss the causes of San Francisco's homelessness crisis, the non-partisan nature of NIMBYism, and the debate surrounding affirmative action. References "Seeking clarity in Cali’s homelessness crisis, with Darrell Owens" from Time to Say Goodbye "Unhoused an…

Host Andrew Xu sits down with Tomiwa Owolade, the author of This is Not America: Why Black Lives in Britain Matter. They discuss the ways in which discourse surrounding race relations in the US is often inaccurately transposed onto that of the UK, and how this often leads to an overly reductionist view of the situation. References "The narcissism o…

Host Andrew Xu sits down with Dylan Matthews, a senior correspondent for Vox and head writer for Future Perfect. They discuss Biden's resolution to the debt ceiling crisis, the intricacies of the US's tax system, and various aspects of the effective altruism movement. References "It’s Great to Have a President Who Knows When to Shut Up" by Matt Ygl…

Host Blaise Brosnan sits down with Elizabeth Bruenig, a staff writer at The Atlantic. They discuss the philosophical underpinnings of the Christian left, the increasing secularization of the modern world, and the normalization of fear and violence in American society. References "Christianity’s Got a Branding Problem" by Jessica Grose, The New York…

Host Andrew Xu sits down with Sheila Liming, an associate professor at Champlain College and the author of Hanging Out: The Radical Power of Killing Time. They discuss the inherent benefits that come with social interaction, the importance of awkwardness in conversation, and what it would mean for society to expand its definition of family. Referen…

Host Ines Fahmi sits down with journalist Karmina Constantino, the incumbent Marshall McLuhan Fellow awarded by the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines in 2022. They discuss the importance of the free press, and the relationship and impact that media and politics have on each other.Von McGill International Review

Host Blaise Brosnan sits down with William Deresiewicz, the author of Excellent Sheep and The Death of the Artist. They discuss the degree of intellectual engagement of the American elite, the postmodern turn in post-war American literature, and the increased proliferation of different forms of art over time.…

Compte tenu de la grave crise économique et politique au Liban, Marilou el Mabsout et Joseph Abounohra ont rencontré Sara El-Yafi, politologue libanaise de la Harvard Kennedy School. Sara retourne sur les causes de l’explosion du port de Beyrouth du 4 août 2020 et nous fournit une analyse de la situation actuelle. Un grand merci à CKUT pour son aid…

Host Andrew Xu sits down with David Sax, a Canadian freelance journalist and the author of The Future Is Analog: How to Create a More Human World. They discuss what it would take for humanity to opt into a more human future, and how that future would run counter to the increased prevalence of digital technology in our everyday lives. Episode Notes …

Host Andrew Xu sits down once again with Greg Sargent, a columnist for The Washington Post. They discuss the US's midterm election results from last year, the legislative standstill on immigration, and the CHIPS and Science Act. References "Kevin Forbid" from Positively Dreadful "One of MAGA’s biggest fantasies faces a brutal reality check" by Greg…

Host Anzhu Wei sits down with Alizé Carrère to discuss how cities have adapted to climate change. Alizé is a researcher, filmmaker, National Geographic Explorer, and PhD candidate at the University of Miami. In this episode, they discuss how architects, urban planners, and policymakers have responded to environmental concerns. This episode also cov…

Host Ines Fahmi sits down with Josie Luetke, Director of Education and Advocacy for Life Coalition and member of the National March for Life organizing committee to discuss abortion rights in the United States. They are joined by Anya Narang, a writer at The McGill International Review, to debate the state of access to abortion.…

Host Marion-Ines Le Pape sits down with Christian Esguerra, Filipino journalist and recipient of the Marshall McLuhan Fellowship, to discuss the dangers of disinformation, and how the media can help minimize its threats and spread in a time when truth and historical facts are compromised.Von McGill International Review

Host Andrew Xu sits down with Chloe Valdary, the head of Theory of Enchantment. They discuss the way that her program differs from other comparable initiatives, what it hopes to achieve, and how it uses pop culture to better encapsulate its themes. References Chloé Valdary on How to be a (True) Antiracist from The Good Fight with Yascha Mounk Can C…