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Kellogg's Global PoliticsLiberation Day Redux--Trump Tariff Fallout; Thai-Cambodian Conflict; Ukraine War UpdateWe look at the current state of U.S. trade deals. Who has a deal? How many will get signed by August 1st? Will there be another extension? And what is their economic impact on the U.S.?We then discuss the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, which has recently turned deadly for the first time since 2011. What are they fighting about, and what are the political consequences for both countries?Finally, we provide an update on the Russia-Ukraine war. We discuss the...2025-08-041h 03
Kellogg's Global PoliticsTalking Drones, Robotics, and the Future of Warfare | The 12-Day War (Israel-Iran Conflict)In this episode, Anita speaks with Lt. Col. Alex Montgomery and Lt. Col. Shannon Waller about the Autonomous Systems and Robotics Industry and how these technologies are changing how wars are fought. They also share insights about the industry in South Korea and what the U.S. can learn from the Korean experience.But first, Anita and Ryan discuss the latest events between Israel, the U.S., and Iran, in what Trump has dubbed the 12 day war. What did Israel and the U.S. accomplish with their airstrikes, and how will it affect Iran’s...2025-07-071h 14
Kellogg's Global PoliticsTalking India-Pakistan Conflict with Daniel Markey | Trump’s Middle East TripIn this episode, Anita speaks with Daniel Markey, who is an expert on South Asia. They cover a host of issues, ranging from the India-Pakistan conflict, Pakistan’s relations with the U.S. and China, India as a potential replacement to China as a manufacturing hub, and India’s vision for a multipolar world. They also talk about the U.S. Institute of Peace on its importance to policy, particularly with regards to decreasing conflict, and what it means to be a non-partisan institution of Congress.Events escalated between India and Paki...2025-06-021h 19
Kellogg's Global PoliticsTalking US-South Korea Relations with Robert E. Kelly | Liberation Day FalloutIn this episode, I spoke with Dr. Robert E. Kelly, who is a professor at the Pusan National University in South Korea. We talked about the recent impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, changes that we might see to the U.S. - South Korea alliance under Trump, and whether South Korea should develop its own nuclear weapons.But first, Ryan and I talk about April 2nd's liberation day with its unprecedented increase of tariffs on all countries and its impact on both the U.S. and global economy.2025-05-061h 29
Kellogg's Global PoliticsTrump’s Global Shock and Awe: Has MAGA Become Toxic Outside the US?Ukraine has agreed to a U.S. cease-fire deal that resumed American aid and intelligence. How will the Trump administration get Russia on board with this proposal? Moving on to China, which recently held its annual National People’s Congress meeting, we discuss how the country is growing its global leadership by taking advantage of the U.S. withdrawal from the liberal international order. Finally, we look at the backlash to MAGA amongst U.S. allies and its effect on their domestic politics.Topics Discussed in this Episode04:30 - Anita’s new...2025-03-221h 22
Kellogg's Global PoliticsAtlas Shrugs: Is this the end of the American-led World Order?Trump’s plan to end the Russia - Ukraine war heated up with Wednesday’s call to Putin. With Ukraine and Europe sidelined from negotiations, can this administration bring about a lasting peace that both sides agree to? Also hot are Trump’s trade wars, which include a directive to impose reciprocal tariffs on all countries. How practical is this plan, and what will it achieve? Finally, most U.S. foreign aid is frozen, and the agency that distributes much of that aid, USAID, is being dismantled. How will it affect U.S. national security?2025-02-241h 10
Kellogg's Global PoliticsConquering Greenland and Grading Biden's Foreign PolicyPresident-elect Donald Trump recently made his own challenge to the liberal rules-based global order by articulating an expansionist U.S. foreign policy focused on regaining control of the Panama Canal, owning Greenland, and referring to Canada as the 51st state. We discuss the likelihood of such a foreign policy agenda and how seriously we should address Trump’s tendency towards blustering remarks. Then we review and grade the last four years of Biden’s foreign policy. Is the U.S. better or worse off than when he took office?Topics Discussed in this Epis...2025-01-171h 34
Kellogg's Global PoliticsWorld in Disarray?It has been an eventful week with the declaration of martial law in South Korea and the sudden collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. We analyze both events and their impact on the United States. Additionally, we look at Donald Trump’s picks for key foreign policy positions and what they bode for the future.Topics Discussed in this Episode09:20 South Korea’s Wild Week29:00 Syria’s Assad Regime Collapses52:00 Trump’s Foreign Policy NomineesArticles and Reso...2024-12-131h 24
Kellogg's Global PoliticsWe Are All in Trump's World NowOn this episode, we react to Donald Trump’s historic victory for the U.S. presidency and what it means for the world. Will Trump be able to end the Ukrainian war on day one? How will he pursue this goal? What will be his policy in the Middle East? How will he show strength towards China? And what does this election mean for NATO and other U.S. allies?But first, is this the end of democracy as we know it in the U.S.?!Topics Di...2024-11-161h 32
Politically SpeakingMissouri Republicans dominated in 2024 — but faced stinging abortion rights policy defeatOn the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum talks with UMSL's Anita Manion about the 2024 election results in Missouri. GOP candidates won up and down the ballot. But abortion rights backers won a seismic victory with the passage of Amendment 3. Also joining the program is STLPR's Sarah Kellogg, Rachel Lippmann and Will Bauer.2024-11-0749 min
Kellogg's Global PoliticsLIVE: Geopolitics with Pyotr KurzinThis is a special 50th Episode recorded live with Pyotr Kurzin of the Global Gambit. The discussion was wide-ranging, including China's growing international influence, geopolitics at the UN, The Israel-Iran conflict, and the growing global demand for energy. You can watch the video stream at: https://www.youtube.com/live/hFWcI2bri80?si=F_fmr_szagNJhwk-While you are there, check out the Kellogg's Global Politics channel.Send us a textFollow Us Show Website: www.kelloggsglobalpolitics.com Show Twitter: 2024-11-021h 35
Kellogg's Global PoliticsProject 2025's Foreign Policy AgendaOn this episode, we are delving into the foreign policy vision of Project 2025 and to what extent it previews what we can expect from a Trump administration. What will the world look like if we reshape our relations with competitors and allies? We discuss what the report says about our relationships with China, Ukraine, Iran, and Mexico. We also address how the culture wars influence foreign policy and explain their so-called fair trade agenda.In our news brief, we cover the Ukraine Kursk Offensive into Russian territory and ponder the lack of Iranian retaliation for the...2024-09-031h 31
Politically SpeakingWesley Bell sets off political earthquake with win over Cori BushOn the latest edition of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum talks with UMSL's Anita Manion and STLPR's Sarah Kellogg about Tuesday's primary results. Rosenbaum also spoke with Wesley Bell, Mike Kehoe, Crystal Quade and Bob Onder about their big wins — and what they could mean for Missouri politics.2024-08-0849 min
St. Louis on the Air7 takeaways from Missouri’s historic and sometimes surprising primary electionMissouri Republicans and Democrats wrapped up a historic primary on Tuesday night. Perhaps the most consequential result was St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell toppling Congresswoman Cori Bush — a big loss for St. Louis’ progressive faction and a win for supporters of Israel. University of Missouri-St. Louis political science professor Anita Manion and STLPR’s Sarah Kellogg join the “Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air” to break down election results and what they mean for Missouri and St. Louis’ political future.2024-08-0749 min
Kellogg's Global PoliticsKamala Harris's Foreign Policy and Russia with Angela StentWhat a difference a month makes! The Democrats have a new Presidential nominee in Kamala Harris. But what are her views on Foreign Policy? We talk about the potential differences between her policies and those of the Biden Administration.Also in this episode, Anita had the pleasure of speaking to Angela Stent, a senior non-resident fellow at the Brookings Institution and Senior adviser to the U.S. Institute of Peace. We covered a range of topics, including how the U.S. elections might affect Putin’s execution of the Ukraine war, the current domestic si...2024-07-311h 16
Kellogg's Global PoliticsIndia's Foreign Policy with Sameer Lalwani and Biden Debate MeltdownIn this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Sameer Lalwani, a senior expert on South Asia at the U.S. Institute of Peace on India’s Foreign Policy. We touched on topics ranging from how India would likely respond to a Chinese invasion of Taiwan to technological and defense cooperation between the U.S. and India. We also discussed the importance of the U.S.-India alliance with respect to strategic competition with China and the problematic nature of India’s relationship with Russia.First, however, we react to last night’s tele...2024-07-051h 27
Kellogg's Global PoliticsWinning the Battery Wars with China & Elections in India|EU|MexicoThe past few weeks have seen several important elections in India, the EU, and Mexico. We discuss the impact in their respective regions and to the larger international environment.We also discuss the latest in the EV battery wars. Is there a path forward for the U.S. to decrease dependence on China, and does it come at the cost of meeting U.S. environmental climate goals?Topics Discussed in this EpisodeRyan takes on Heritage’s Project 2025 Energy Policy05:20 - Democracy Tested in India, the EU...2024-06-191h 22
Kellogg's Global PoliticsIs TikTok Dead? Ukraine Aide and Iran-Israel Exchange BlowsAnita has been traveling all month, and there are a lot of big stories that have happened in the meantime. We begin with China and the surprising passage of a ban on TikTok. We also discuss a provocative article arguing that we need to change our policy to win the war with China.In the also surprising, but welcome category, an aide to Ukraine bill finally passed. What was behind Speaker Johnson’s change in position, and how will the aid change the situation on the ground?Israel and Iran traded military hostilities and th...2024-05-021h 23
Kellogg's Global PoliticsUkraine/Israel Updates, Tiktok Vote, UK after Brexit, and Reversing Illiberalism in PolandOn this episode, we begin with some short updates on the situation in Ukraine and Israel. We also discuss the US House vote on TikTok and whether the social media platform is a propaganda tool of the CCP. We then take a deep dive into life in the UK after Brexit. Were promises kept and who is better off? Finally, we look at the extraordinary story of Poland’s democratic revival and examine its battle back from its recent flirtation with authoritarianism. What lessons can Western nations learn from as they fight their own righ...2024-03-231h 10
Kellogg's Global PoliticsPutin Triumphant, Ukraine Struggles, and Israel-Hamas UpdateOn this episode, we are talking about several big wins for Putin over the past week, including Navalyny’s demise, the opportunity to spread his propaganda to Western audiences through Tucker Carlson, and Russia’s solid economic growth. Another big win for Putin is Trump’s threats to withdraw from NATO by not respecting our treaty commitments were he to become the US’s next president. The news keeps getting better for Putin with Ukraine’s struggles on the battlefield, while future military assistance continues to be blocked in the US Congress. Fina...2024-02-201h 20
Kellogg's Global PoliticsUS Border Crisis, Middle East Spiraling, and North Korea Prepares for War?Welcome to a New Year and a new season of Kellogg’s Global Politics!As funding for Ukraine has been held up by negotiations on the US Border Crisis, we take a deep dive into the recent history and the current status of immigration to the United States through its Southern border.. We then turn to the Middle East and concerns over the increase in military violence throughout the region and the implications of the escalating threat of war with Iran. Finally, we discuss the latest in East...2024-01-251h 02
Kellogg's Global PoliticsUkraine's Very Bad Week, Venezuela Threatens War, the Dutch Trump, and 2024 PredictionsThere have been several big stories since we last recorded. We begin with Ukraine and the fight over continued aid and military support in the U.S. Congress. Then, tensions have been heating up between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea. What does this mean for the U.S.? Tensions are also rising in South America over a territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana. Will the U.S. need to intervene? Right-wing populists made another gain with the election of Geert Wilders in the Netherlands. As fo...2023-12-191h 13
Kellogg's Global PoliticsXi-Biden Summit, Israel-Hamas War, and Stalemate in UkraineRecent headlines have been focused on the Xi-Biden meeting at APEC in San Francisco this week. We talk about what happened and the implications for the future of U.S.-China relations.But first, we discuss the Israel-Hamas war, now in its sixth week of fighting. Can Israeli military actions achieve their objectives of destroying Hamas and recovering the more than 200 hostages? Are they doing enough to protect civilian lives in Gaza?Then we turn to the Russia - Ukraine war, which seems to have hit a stalemate. With the popularity of...2023-11-231h 11
Democracy ParadoxRachel Schwartz on How Guatemala Rose Up Against Democratic BackslidingThis was an election that was meant to cement authoritarian rule and it became a democratic breakthrough.Rachel SchwartzAccess Bonus Episodes on PatreonMake a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.Rachel Schwartz is an assistant professor of international and area studies at the University of Oklahoma. Recently, she cowrote an article with Anita Isaacs for the Journal of Democracy called, “How Guatemala Defied the Odds." She also authored a book earlier this year called Undermining the State from Within: Th...2023-11-2145 min
Kellogg's Global PoliticsEmergency Podcast: Israel at WarLast week, shortly before we recorded our episode, we woke up to the news of the Hamas attack on Israel. Very little was known at the time, and so we kept our reactions brief. We felt the need to go deeper into this significant conflict, however, and decided to record an episode just on the Israel-Hamas war. We hope this brings you greater insight into this terrible event in a very complicated region of the world.Articles and Resources Mentioned in EpisodeHamas Attack on Israel and Preparing for Gaza Invasion2023-10-1749 min
Kellogg's Global PoliticsIsrael Attacked, Ukraine Support Falters, and Talking China with Carla FreemanOn this episode, Anita interviews Dr. Carla Freeman, a senior expert on China at the United States Institute of Peace. They discuss a wide range of issues, including what has been accomplished through the flurry of high-level diplomatic talks between the U.S. and China and whether there will be a Biden-Xi meeting at APEC in California next month. They also talk about the importance of the U.N. and other global institutions in China’s strategy in the Global South and its challenge to the current international order.We begin the episode with breaking news about th...2023-10-101h 28
Kellogg's Global PoliticsPeak China and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Neo-isolationismOn this episode, we begin by exploring the future of the Wagner group given the death of its leader, Prighozin. We also look at the slow progress of Ukraine’s counteroffensive and whether the conflict is headed towards a stalemate. Then, have we reached peak China? We discuss the causes and implications of China’s weakening economy. Finally, we explain what is so concerning about Republican Presidential hopeful, Vivek Ramaswamy’s foreign policy proposals.Topics Discussed in this Episode02:30 - Prigozhin’s Assassination and Ukraine’s Counteroffensive27:30 - Is this peak China? China’s Economy in...2023-09-041h 18
Kellogg's Global PoliticsWho Greets the Aliens? Ukraine, Niger, and IsraelOn this episode, we begin with an update on Ukraine’s counteroffensive and its slow but steady progress to take back territory from Russia. We then discuss the Niger coup, delving into what happened, the impact on US foreign policy, and the expansion of Wagner and Russian influence in Africa. Finally, we look at Israel’s democratic crisis with recent passing of legislation that limits judicial oversight of government power. We also consider the possibility of the U.S. brokering a peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia.But first, has the Earth been visited by aliens? And...2023-08-031h 02
Kellogg's Global PoliticsThe Transatlantic Relationship with Daniel HamiltonOn this episode, Anita speaks with Daniel Hamilton, a Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute of Johns Hopkins University SAIS. He is also the President of the Transatlantic Leadership Network and a former senior State Department official. We discuss the ups and downs of the Transatlantic Alliance and how the war in Ukraine and strategic competition with China affect the US’s relationship with Europe.There have been several substantial developments in the Ukraine-Russia war. First, we discuss the Wagner rebellion and their march to Moscow, which wa...2023-07-111h 30
Kellogg's Global PoliticsThe China-Russia Relationship with Deborah LarsonOn this episode, I speak with Deborah Larson, a research professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. As a former student of hers, while undertaking my Ph.D. at UCLA, I found her research on Russia’s leaders very insightful. More recently, she has been writing about the China - Russia relationship, which we discuss. In particular, we look at what China gets from the relationship, how far it will go to support Russia in Ukraine, and how Russia avoids being the little brother in the strategic partnership.We begin the episode delving into the most re...2023-06-061h 22
Kellogg's Global PoliticsTalking China in the Global South with Dawn MurphyOn this episode, Anita interviews Dawn Murphy, an Associate Professor of National Security Strategy at the US National War College, specializing in research on China and the Global South. We talk about China’s Belt and Road Project, its relationships in the Middle East, and China’s use of multilateral organizations.We begin the episode by discussing the recent Turkish elections, where hopes were high for the opposition to oust the autocratic President Erdogan. As the country heads to a runoff, what are the odds of the opposition succeeding?Biden attended the G7 meeting in Japa...2023-05-231h 23
Kellogg's Global PoliticsUS-South Korea Summit, Sudan Crisis, and the New Washington ConsensusOn this episode, we begin with South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol’s 6-day state visit to the United States. South Koreans have become increasingly concerned about the nuclear threat from North Korea. We discuss if South Korea got the security guarantees they desired. We also look at other key issues in the US-South Korea relationship.Fierce fighting in Sudan has been capturing headlines. But what are they fighting about? We go over the key actors, what is at stake, and why Americans should care about this conflict.Finally, we introduce a new segm...2023-05-091h 41
Kellogg's Global PoliticsInside China’s CCP with Bates GillOn this episode, Anita speaks with Bates Gill, the Executive Director of the Center for China Analysis with the Asia Society Policy Institute. We discuss the troubling aspects of China’s military modernization, the rise of military-industrial technocrats to leadership positions in the Communist Party, and the importance of understanding China from the inside out.We begin the show with an update on the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on the recent intelligence leaks. We also consider whether there are limits in the West’s support to the Ukrainian war effort.China is not the only country talk...2023-04-241h 34
Kellogg's Global PoliticsChina the Peacemaker?, Nigerian Elections, and India’s Crumbling DemocracyOn this episode, we begin by discussing China’s diplomatic blitz, having brokered a deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran to resume diplomacy and Xi’s visit to Russia to meet with Putin and promote its 12-point peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war.We move on to the elections in Africa’s largest democracy, Nigeria, and what the controversial elections say about the state of democracy in the country.Finally, we look to the world’s largest democracy, India, and consider the steady rise of authoritarianism there. Topics Discussed in this Episode2023-03-2955 min
Kellogg's Global PoliticsThe North Korean Threat with David MaxwellOn this episode, Anita speaks with David Maxwell, a retired US Army Special Forces Colonel, a Senior Advisor to the Center for Asia Pacific Strategy, and a Senior Fellow at the Global Peace Foundation. We talk about the various ways North Korea presents a national security threat to the United States that goes beyond its nuclear weapons program. We also discuss resetting the goal to place unification with South Korea first led by an informational warfare campaign and then denuclearization rather than the current policy of denuclearization before unification. Dave warns that the U.S. and our partners...2023-03-081h 25
Kellogg's Global PoliticsAll About China with Bonnie GlaserOn this episode, Anita speaks with Bonnie Glaser, who is the managing director of the German Marshall Fund's Indo-Pacific program. Our conversation is all about China as we discuss spy balloons, Taiwan, and the conditions that might spark China to risk war with the United States.We begin the show with the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war. Ryan explains the conspiracy theory that posits that the US critically damaged the Nord Stream pipeline that brought gas from Russia into Germany.The current head of the World Bank unexpectedly resigned this week. We explain why h...2023-02-231h 24
Kellogg's Global PoliticsChinese Spy Balloons, Russian Sanctions, and Iran's NukesWe begin with the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine War and how Russia’s sheer numbers in manpower might help it regain momentum. We also discuss the debate over whether the US should support a Ukrainian offense in Crimea and why Western sanctions on Russia have had an underwhelming effect on the Russian economy and its ability to wage war.One of the biggest stories in the US this week was the discovery of a Chinese surveillance balloon. We discuss this and the news of the US expanding its military presence in the Ph...2023-02-071h 09
Kellogg's Global PoliticsTalking China in the Middle East with Jonathan FultonOn this episode, Anita spoke with Jonathan Fulton, a Professor at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi and a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. We discussed China’s relationships in the Middle East and how they go beyond seeing the region as a source of cheap oil.We also talk about the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, including the flow of Western military equipment into Ukraine and Germany’s refusal to provide its Leopard 2 tanks. We also discuss why Putin is losing the energy war with Europe.U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in A...2023-01-261h 27
Kellogg's Global PoliticsGOP House Takes Over Foreign PolicyOn this episode, as we begin to record, we find out the breaking news about Pro-Bolsonaro’s supporters breaking into government buildings, including the Supreme Court, the Presidential Palace, and Congress, in a clear echo of the US’s January 6th.We continue our conversation on the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, including the significance of the continuing battle for Bakmut, increasing Western military aid and support, and some good news for Europe’s energy crisis.Then we are onto the main story, the Republican takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives and the im...2023-01-121h 10
Kellogg's Global PoliticsOil and Grand Strategy with Emma AshfordToday we are celebrating an important milestone for the podcast: our 25th episode. We thank all of our listeners for their support and hope that you continue to enjoy the show.On this episode, Anita talks with Emma Ashford, a senior fellow with the Reimagining US Grand Strategy program at the Stimson Center. We talk about her new book: Oil, the State, and War: The foreign policies of petrostates. She explains how categorizing the different types of petrostates helps better understand oil’s relationship to violent conflict. We also discuss Russia as a petrostate and the war in...2022-12-281h 38
Kellogg's Global PoliticsUS-China Economic Ties with Jason HsuIn this episode, Anita talks with Jason Hsu, chairman and CIO of Rayliant Global Advisors (RGA), a global investment management group that specializes in the Chinese market. We discuss the tradeoffs between investing in China and preserving the national security of Americans. Jason also shares his views on why he believes the U.S. will continue to out-innovate China.We also cover the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war, including the Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian military bases and the start of the G7 sanctions on Russian oil. Next, we discuss the massive protests in China and the...2022-12-141h 34
Kellogg's Global PoliticsInterview with Sarah Bauerle-DanzmanIn this episode, Anita talks with Sarah Bauerle Danzman of Indiana University, Bloomington. We discuss the Biden administration’s latest actions on preventing the transfer of intellectual property to China and creating high-paying union jobs at home. We also dive into the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war and the missile that crossed into Poland, killing two people. Finally, we discuss the rise of the far right in Israel and what we can expect from Benjamin Netanyahu’s return to power.Topics Discussed in this EpisodeRussia-Ukraine Update - 04:30Israeli Election and the r...2022-11-301h 26
Kellogg's Global PoliticsInterview With Shaun Breslin on Determining the National Security Threats From ChinaIn this episode, Anita interviews renowned China expert Dr. Shaun Breslin of Warwick University. We discuss the worrisome aspects of Xi’s consolidation of power. We also consider whether some of the rhetoric that perceives all Chinese activities as being a national security threat has gone too far.We begin the episode by assessing the surprising midterm results and what they suggest for the future of U.S. foreign policy. Then we move on to the first in-person meeting between Biden and Xi as national heads of state. Can they find areas to cooperate on? Finally, in a...2022-11-161h 30
Kellogg's Global PoliticsWhat's Next for China and the Future of U.S. - Chinese RelationsIn this episode, we report on China’s 20th Party Congress, where Xi further consolidated his power. We also consider whether the U.S. is going down the right path with its own Industrial Policy to counter China. As usual, there is a lot on the Russia-Ukraine front, including Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s electrical grid.We then turn to Iran to discuss the resilience of their ongoing protests. The U.K. has a new Prime Minister. Will he bring stability to the politics there, and is that enough? Finall...2022-11-021h 22
Wild Blue Yonder on the AirWild Blue Yonder on the Air - Ep. 20 - Capt. Jesse Lubove, Dr. Anita Kellogg, and Dr. Ben Kruger on China's Investment in the Data EconomyWild Blue Yonder on the Air - Ep. 20 - Capt. Jesse Lubove, Dr. Anita Kellogg, and Dr. Ben Kruger discuss China's Investment in the Data Economy2022-11-0100 min
Kellogg's Global PoliticsPutin's Birthday Gifts AND Economic Warfare with ChinaPutin's Birthday Gifts and Economic War with ChinaIn this episode, we discuss Russia’s growing losses in Ukraine, signs of dissent from Russian elites, and intrigue in global energy markets. We move on to East Asia, where North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is vying for attention with a missile launch over Japan. We also discuss Biden’s new economic war with China, particularly in light of the recent moves to ban the selling of semiconductor chips to Chinese companies. NOTE: We did not get to the updates on Iranian protests and the preside...2022-10-131h 32
Kellogg's Global PoliticsRussia Mobilizes, UK Budget Flop, and Iranians RevoltIn this episode, we discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, in particular Russia’s mobilization of an additional 300,000 troops from a partial draft. Putin has also revived his nuclear weapons threats. We explain why we should take them seriously.Britain has a new Prime Minister who has proposed a very controversial budget that combines tax cuts with increased government spending. We discuss this issue in the context of Britain’s long-term economic decline.Finally, this week has seen widespread protests throughout Iran. We explain the cause and significance of these protests, as well as t...2022-09-291h 09
Kellogg's Global PoliticsAll the Updates: Ukraine, Brazil, Iraq and More!On this episode, we discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war. After two months of the front lines unchanged, Ukraine has begun its first counteroffensive to recapture the city of Kherson, which would isolate Russian troops in the South. We also consider the meaning of the G-7 agreement on a price cap on Russian oil and more on Europe’s struggles to deal with its ongoing energy crisis.Brazil’s presidential election will be held in October, but there are reasons to be concerned about a military coup as the current president, Bolsonaro, borr...2022-09-081h 15
Kellogg's Global PoliticsGood News for Democracy: Interview with Joseph AsunkaIn this episode, Anita interviews Joseph Asunka, the CEO of Afrobarometer, about democracy in Africa. Afrobarometer is “a pan-African, non-partisan survey research network that has been conducting public attitude surveys on democracy, governance, the economy, and society since 1999.” Before joining Afrobarometer, Asunka was previously a program officer in the Global Development and Population program at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and a lecturer in political science at UCLA.We also discuss the aftermath of Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan and whether it has led to a new normal in the Taiwan Strait. We look at the specte...2022-08-171h 21
Kellogg's Global PoliticsGlobal Food Crisis: Interview with Sir Mark LowcockIn this episode, we interview Sir Mark Lowcock, the former United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, about the possibility of the world’s second famine in the 21st century. We discuss the factors driving the current food crisis and what steps nations can take now to avoid millions of people starving by next year. Lowcock is currently a Visiting Professor in Practice at the Department of International Development at the London School of Economics and a Distinguished Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development in Washington, DC. He is the author of Relief Chief: A...2022-08-021h 22
Kellogg's Global PoliticsInterview with Alexander VindmanEpisode SummaryIn this episode, we talk with Alexander Vindman, a colleague of Anita’s at the Foreign Policy Institute at Johns Hopkins (SAIS), about the Russia-Ukraine War and the potential end game. Vindman’s expertise on Russia and Ukraine military affairs has been featured in numerous media outlets, as well as his articles published in Foreign Affairs, The Atlantic, and The Washington Post. His book, Here, Right Matters: An American Story, details his pivotal role in the first impeachment of President Donald J. Trump in 2020.Also, on the show, we discuss Biden’s recen...2022-07-211h 32
Kellogg's Global PoliticsThe Russian Oil Sanctions DisasterThe highest inflation rate in 40 years led to the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates by 75 basis points last week, signaling a much higher chance of a recession in the US this year. With global stock markets tanking and consumers beginning to pull back spending, we ask, was the EU decision to sanction Russian energy imports a colossal mistake? Next we look at the Summit of the Americas held in Los Angeles earlier this month and the status of US strategy towards South America, including the implications of the current presidential election in the US’s closest regional ally, Colombia. Fi...2022-06-271h 07
Kellogg's Global PoliticsWill a New Economic Pact Prevent War With China?In this episode, we talk about Biden's recent trip to Asia as the US attempts to (re)pivot back to this critical region despite the ongoing war in Europe. We start talking about the Yoon-Biden summit, which renewed and expanded security cooperation between South Korea and the US. Next, we discuss the real goal of the trip: the renewal of policies meant to contain China's growing regional influence. Here we discuss Biden's controversial statement on Taiwan and the announcement of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework–what is it, and will anything of substance come from it?Topics Di...2022-06-101h 01
Kellogg's Global PoliticsSleep Walking to Nuclear War?In today’s episode, we revisit the latest developments in the Russo-Ukraine war with a focus on the growing split in US policy circles on what the end game for the conflict should look like and the seemingly blasé attitude toward the threat of nuclear war by many experts. From there we’ll pivot to a crisis that’s been impacting US families: the baby formula shortage. How does US trade policy factor in and why can’t foreign imports come to the rescue?Topics Discussed in this Episode09:50 - NATO Expansion and Turkish o...2022-05-251h 20
Kellogg's Global PoliticsCan Foreign Policy Help Fix Inflation?In today’s episode, we take on one of the most pressing concerns for nations worldwide: Inflation! What has caused the historical rise in the U.S., and what policies can help address this problem. We consider how the Russia-Ukraine war impacts inflation and why governments should be franker in how policies like sanctions directly affect consumer prices. We also discuss how immigration may be key to the labor shortage problem and help keep prices down. Topics Discussed in this Episode8:20 - Response from listeners on China's lack of influence on OPEC+ nations13:07 - Ca...2022-05-1158 min
Kellogg's Global PoliticsWhat Effect Do Elections in France, South Korea, and Colombia have on US Global Policy?We begin the episode by looking at the new phase of the war as Russia narrows its goals to focus on controlling the eastern part of Ukraine. What are the US's and NATO's next steps militarily and are energy sanctions next?We then discuss the global impact of recent elections in France, South Korea and the upcoming presidential election in Colombia. What are the key issues at the heart of each of these elections? How did the economic strain of both COVID and inflation impact the political debates within these countries? Finally, what do these results mean f...2022-04-271h 04
Kellogg's Global PoliticsReturn of The Clash of CivilizationsWe begin this episode by looking at a question that many people have asked: why is the price of gas so high and what can be done about it. We then discuss the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war including the recent negotiations held in Turkey and how the Russian economy is doing. We also look at why Russia is struggling to sell its oil and consider what binds India and Russia. Finally, does Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations help us understand the war and why the argument remains so popular today. Help Ukrainians in Ne...2022-04-061h 06
Kellogg's Global PoliticsInterview with Dr. Shahin BerenjiIn our first-ever interview for the podcast, Anita speaks with Dr. Shahin Berenji on whether NATO expansion may have led to Russian aggression and war towards Ukraine and his research on why state leaders must be able to emphasize with the other side to resolve strategic rivalries. Dr. Berenji is the Colin Powell Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in the Department of Political Science and the John G. Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs at Southern Methodist University. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science at UCLA and has recently published in International Security. You can f...2022-03-2744 min
Kellogg's Global PoliticsIs the World Standing with Ukraine?As the war in Ukraine approaches its fourth week, we remain inspired by the courage and sacrifice of the Ukrainian people as they fight for their families, their country, and the right to self-determination. In this episode we take a step back from the day-to-day events to focus on the strategic decisions that are reshaping the economic and political world in profound ways over the last month. First, we look back and consider the origins of the crisis and ask our first guest on the podcast, Prof. Shahin Berenji from Southern Methodist University, how much weight should b...2022-03-241h 20
Kellogg's Global PoliticsRussia's War for UkraineIn this episode, we cover several different aspects of the Russia-Ukraine war. First up, we at the latest in the military dimensions of the conflict, including the calls for a no-fly zone, and what support NATO member countries are providing Ukraine short of becoming participants in the war. We then discuss the impact of the financial sanctions and the price increases for oil and natural gas. We also cover what Russia’s military struggles mean for Russia’s standing on the world stage and how the conflict impacts Chinese interests. Finally, we wrap up by talking about what we s...2022-03-081h 25
Kellogg's Global PoliticsEmergency Podcast: War in UkraineWatching Russian troops invade Ukraine prompted us to record an emergency podcast episode on the recent developments of this crisis that is now a war. In addition to reflecting on these events, we discuss the tools available to Western countries to support Ukraine and punish Russia. We also go into depth about the role of sanctions in this conflict, including explaining the types of sanctions imposed on Russia and further measures under consideration. While sanctions do not have a good track record of foreign policy change, they are more than symbolic tools. Follow Us...2022-02-2745 min
Kellogg's Global PoliticsThe Internationalization of the Far RightIn this episode, we begin with the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, where war appears imminent. We’ll consider how the West will respond and what the Ukrainian resistance might look like. Then onto the Canadian Convoy protest and what it signals for the larger populist movement on the right both in the US and elsewhere. Finally, we’ll wrap up by visiting the national elections in France and Hungary where many of the same themes seen in North America are front and center. Also, check out Anita’s appearance on the Clubhouse’s ‘The Big Picture’ ho...2022-02-221h 05
Kellogg's Global PoliticsAre China and Russia Planning World Domination?Episode SummaryIn this episode, we begin with the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis and what the most viable exit strategy there is for Putin short of full-scale war. Next, we discuss European energy insecurity and the countermeasures the US is taking to help its allies. We then move on to what to make of the growing alliance between China and Russia. Finally, we discuss Latin America's diplomatic efforts at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Topics Discussed in this EpisodeRussia-Ukraine: Putin’s Exit Strategy - 5:30Rus...2022-02-0956 min
Kellogg's Global PoliticsWill the West Stand Tall Against a Russian Invasion?In this episode, we talk about European energy insecurity with Russia and the escalating crisis in Ukraine. We also look at slowing growth in China and the need to rebalance its economy. Finally, we discuss the growing attacks on Muslims in India and the dangers of illiberalism to the global order.Topics Discussed in this EpisodeRoot causes of EU Energy Crisis - 05:00Russia-Ukraine: Imminent War? - 19:40Slowing Chinese Economy and Trade Imbalances - 38:20Rising Indian intolerance and Global Illiberalism - 52:402022-01-251h 05
Kellogg's Global PoliticsThe Reverberating Effects of January 6th on Global PoliticsIn this episode, we discuss what the Chinese-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the largest regional trade pact to date, means for the future of trade and the U.S.’s seeming withdrawal from leading on future international economic cooperation. Next, we discuss the crisis that no one is talking about — the diminishing opportunity for talks over Iran’s nuclear weapon development. Will Israel accept Iran as a de facto nuclear state, or could another Middle East war be on the horizon? We provide another update on Russia-Ukraine and the negations between Russia and NATO. Finally, we look at two re...2022-01-131h 16
Kellogg's Global PoliticsReflecting on Global Politics in 2021In this episode, we look back at two of the more consequential foreign policy issues facing the US today: the global pandemic and the emerging strategy to deal with a rising China. In addition, we give an update on the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the recent buzz about a nuclear energy renaissance. Topics and Timestamps:3:40 - Russia-Ukraine13:00 - Nuclear and LNG26:30 Global Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution40:30 Great Power Politics and U.S. China StrategyArticles Mentioned in Episode:Russia Ukraine crisisRussia Issues Lists of D...2021-12-291h 04
Kellogg's Global PoliticsIs Russia Preparing for War?Welcome to the official launch of our podcast on global affairs. In this episode, we discuss recent international news stories, beginning with the decision to increase the oil supply and its impact on inflation. We also cover Biden’s Democracy Summit and the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics by the United States. We then turn to a more in-depth conversation on the implications of the build-up of 175,000 Russian troops along the Ukraine-Russia border. Additionally, Anita discusses her new role as a Brzezinski Postdoctoral Fellow in Foreign Policy and National Security at John Hopkins (SAIS)’s Foreign Poli...2021-12-1446 min
Broadway Drumming 101PODCAST - Dena Tauriello As a studied musician of several decades, Dena'sversatility has afforded her opportunities to play in various settings - from arenas to rock clubs and Broadway theaters to recording studios. She has been highlighted in several drum publications, including the September 2018 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. Dena has held the drum chair for the following Broadway and Off-Broadway productions: Little Shop of Horrors; Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls; Head Over Heels; Cher Show (sub drummer); Magic Mike the Musical, Broadway Lab; & Galileo, Reading.Before she transitioned to Broadway, Dena spent nearly 20 years with the all-female rock band...2021-12-051h 23
Madigan’s PubcastEpisode 63: To-Go Cocktails, Counterfeit Coupons, & Class Action Pop-TartsKathleen opens the show drinking a Waterslides IPA from 3 Sheeps Brewing in Wisconsin, and a Skrewball peanut butter whiskey shot.
“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Lays Wavy Funyuns Onion flavored chips, which she thinks just taste like a “mild” sour cream-n-onion flavor. She moves on to taste Sir Kensington’s Pizza Ranch Dressing, which she likes but thinks is WAY too tangy, and then she finishes her tasting menu with Hellman’s Spicy Dipping Sauce, which she summarizes with an “umm...2021-11-021h 34
The B2B Roundtable PodcastBrand Activism and Modern Marketing with Dr. Philip KotlerCustomers care more about the values of the companies they buy than ever before.
It’s more than your purpose. It’s more than what you sell.
They want to know what kind of company you are and what do you care about.
Does a company want to do more than drive profits?
That’s why I interviewed Dr. Philip Kotler, who is known as the “father of modern marketing.” He is the S.C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and co-autho...2021-05-2427 minThe B2B Roundtable PodcastBrand Activism and Modern Marketing with Dr. Philip KotlerCustomers care more about the values of the companies they buy than ever before.
It’s more than your purpose. It’s more than what you sell.
They want to know what kind of company you are and what do you care about.
Does a company want to do more than drive profits?
That’s why I interviewed Dr. Philip Kotler, who is known as the “father of modern marketing.” He is the S.C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and co-autho...2021-05-2427 min