Shows
Turan TalesEpisode 7: Why Tajikistan’s opposition turned to the International Criminal Court?This week, we’ll be looking at the recent complaint filed against Tajikistan with the International Criminal Court by several groups, including the Islamic Renaissance Party — Tajikistan’s main opposition group operating in exile.The complainants allege that, over the years, Tajikistan has committed crimes against humanity, including torture, rape, extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and forced exile.Joining us is Steve Swerdlow, a human rights lawyer and professor of practice at the University of California, who has spent years researching Central Asia. I asked him how Tajikistan has changed over time, what the most s...2025-05-151h 00
MajlisTajikistan's Descent Into DespotismTajikistan has been acknowledged by Freedom House as one of the worst human rights violators for years, but 2025 has seen Tajik authorities take repression to new levels. Eight former government officials and political opposition figures were convicted at a closed-door trial of plotting a coup and given lengthy prison sentences. In addition, a journalist was convicted of treason for reporting on Tajik citizens’ opinions on Chinese influence in their country, and the OSCE said it would not observe Tajikistan’s March 2 parliamentary elections because Tajik authorities failed to give assurances of accreditation. Joining host Bruce Pannier to discuss events in Taji...2025-02-2350 min
H.Y.S.T?H.Y.S.T? | S2E14 | Cool Runnings & Living in OblivionLiving in OblivionWritten and Directed by Tom DiCilloStarring Steve Buscemi, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney, Danielle von Zerneck, and Peter Dinklage.Cool RunningsWritten by Lynn Siefert, Michael Ritchie, Tommy Swerdlow, and Michael GoldbergDirected by Jon TurteltaubStarring Leon, Doug E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis, Malik Yoba, and John Candy.2025-02-032h 29
The Red LineThe Armed Forces of Central Asia - Part 1 : Tajikistan and Regional Command StructuresIn the inaugural episode of our new mini-series, we dive deep into the military landscape of Central Asia, starting with a spotlight on Tajikistan. This first episode uncovers the region's convoluted command structures and the unique challenges faced by the national armed forces operating here. Why does the Tajik army operate the way it does? What hidden factors influence their command, doctrines, and equipment? Our expert panel will unravel these complexities, providing captivating insights into the evolving dynamics of Tajikistan's military and its increasingly pivotal role in Central Asian politics. Don't miss this deep dive into the heart of...2024-05-171h 08MajlisAre Tajik Government Policies Helping Create Terrorists?Can an authoritarian government's policies contribute to its citizens becoming terrorists? Tajik President Emomali Rahmon’s government has received financial and security aid from many governments and for more than three decades, in an effort to keep Tajikistan from becoming a second Afghanistan or Syria. During that time, Rahmon has exploited these concerns to crush all potential opposition and allow his family to take control of nearly every profitable business in the country. In recent months, a few dozen citizens of Tajikistan have carried out -- or been accused of carrying out or abetting -- terrorist attacks in several countries. Sh...2024-04-1447 minMajlisDeath, Detention, Deportation: The Plight of Karakalpak ActivistsKarakalpak activists are experiencing problems in Kazakhstan and in Europe. Trouble started after Uzbek security forces brutally suppressed a peaceful protest over the region’s sovereignty within Uzbekistan in Nukus, capital of the Karakalpakstan Sovereign Republic, in July 2022. This year, a Karakalpak activists died in Kazakhstan while another is currently detained there. Two more activists in Europe face possible deportation. Joining host Bruce Pannier are Arzu, a pseudonym for a Karakalpak activist now living outside Uzbekistan; Catherine Putz, managing editor at The Diplomat magazine; Leila Seiitbek, chairwoman of the NGO Freedom For Eurasia; and noted human rights lawyer Steve Swerdlow. (No...2024-03-1055 minMajlisPunishing Reporting: Bloggers Under Pressure In Mirziyoev’s UzbekistanSince Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoev came to power in late 2016, he has often exhorted journalists to draw attention to corruption and other problems in the country. Mirziyoev has promised he would “stand behind” journalists and media outlets. However, the Uzbek president has been nowhere in sight recently as bloggers in the country have been arrested and given long prison sentences -- in some cases longer sentences than people in Uzbekistan convicted for violent crimes receive. Joining host Bruce Pannier to discuss are guests Umida Niyazova, director at the Germany-based Uzbek Forum for Human Rights, and Steve Swerdlow, a rights lawyer with...2023-12-1740 minMajlisTajik Authorities Called Out For Enforced Disappearances, Transnational RepressionThe Tajik government is now, arguably, the most repressive in Central Asia. Tajik authorities punish the relatives of opposition figures, critics, activists, and journalists who flee to escape persecution. In some cases, fleeing Tajikistan does not ensure safety. A new report from Crude Accountability details how Tajik authorities secure the forcible repatriation of perceived opponents, who then vanish in prison. Joining host Bruce Pannier to discuss the Tajik government’s tactics of repression are guests Steve Swerdlow, a rights lawyer currently teaching the practice of human rights at the University of Southern California and the author of the Crude Accountability re...2023-10-1546 min
A Song Called LifeEpisode #126: Steve SwerdlowSteve reunites with Osi for his fourth appearance on the podcast, shedding light on the latest global events. They navigate the evolving tensions between Ukraine and Russia, revisiting pivotal moments since Steve's February discussion. Additionally, they discuss the limited media attention given to the Armenia/Azerbaijan conflict, among other pressing issues.
Steve Swerdlow is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Human Rights in the Department of Political and International Relations at the University of Southern California. A human rights lawyer and expert on the former Soviet region, Swerdlow was Senior Central Asia researcher a...2023-10-041h 09
The Red Line96 - Democracy in Central Asia?Central Asia stands at a pivotal crossroads, with the next few months likely to set the course for the region going forward. What lies at stake in Kazakhstan's delicate balancing act? Will political stability give way to democratic progress or plunge into uncertainty? Does Kyrgyzstan's strongman rule signal a step backwards for democracy or a formidable power to reckon with? As Uzbekistan extends its ruler's reign until nearly 2040, can we ignore the unsettling erosion of democratic principles? And in Tajikistan, where power seamlessly transfers to the ruler's children, what implications loom for democratic processes? Moreover, with Turkmenistan's freedom index...2023-05-291h 38
A Song Called LifeLive From Santa Monica: Episode #102 - Steve SwerdlowIn this special episode, the podcast welcomes USC Professor Steve Swerdlow and several of his insightful students to delve into the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict. Kamila Fomin, a Ukrainian student, and Mané Berikyan, an Armenian student, offer their personal perspectives on these complex and pressing issues, adding a unique and valuable layer to the conversation. Join us as we explore the current status of these conflicts and gain a deeper understanding of the human impact they have on those directly affected.
Steve Swerdlow is Associate Professor of the Practice of Human Rights in the Department of Political an...2023-02-091h 42
bitesz.com998: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish // The Lost King // Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Reviews)Movies First with Alex First Episode 998 Answering the big question...should I see these movies? Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (Animation, Adventure, Comedy) Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. Directors Joel Crawford - Januel Mercado (co-director) Writers Tommy Swerdlow (story by) - Tom Wheeler (story by) - Paul Fisher (screenplay by) Stars Antonio Banderas (voice) - Salma Hayek (voice) - Harvey Guillén (voice) Trailer: h...2022-12-2611 min
Movies First: Film Reviews & Insights998: Puss In Boots: The Last Wish // The Lost King // Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Reviews)Movies First with Alex First Episode 998 Answering the big question...should I see these movies? Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (Animation, Adventure, Comedy) Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives. Directors Joel Crawford - Januel Mercado (co-director) Writers Tommy Swerdlow (story by) - Tom Wheeler (story by) - Paul Fisher (screenplay by) Stars Antonio Banderas (voice) - Salma Hayek (voice...2022-12-2611 min
A Song Called LifeEpisode #92: Russia/Ukraine Part 2 with Steve SwerdlowSteve Swerdlow returns to the podcast to give us an update on the Russia/Ukraine war. When the war began in late February of this year, many believed the Ukrainian army would be defeated in a matter of days. Now we're in October, and it's safe to say Ukraine has surpassed everyone's expectations besides theirs. But as Putin becomes more and more frustrated, fears grow over Putin's threat to use nuclear weapons.
Steve Swerdlow is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Human Rights in the Department of Political and International Relations at the University of Southern California. A human rig...2022-10-131h 41
Spotlight on Central Asia24 - The Fallout from the Conflict in BatkenThis week we take a look at Kazakhstan pushing back on Russia’s referendum, Kazakhstan is changing the name of its capital, a demilitarisation deal unfolding in the region, Russian troops being pulled out of Tajikistan, persecution of ethnic Tajiks, A Russian payment system being cut off, Turkey cancelling Turkmen visas nationwide, and the fallout from the recent fighting in the Batken region. On the show this week: - Steve Swerdlow (Uni of Southen California) Follow the show on @SLonCentralAsia Follow Oxus on @OxusSociety Follow Michael on @MikeHilliardAus For more inf...2022-09-2927 min
Asian Studies CentreHuman Rights Violations in TajikistanSteve Swerdlow, Neil Clarke, Syinat Sultanalieva discuss human rights violations in Tajikistan, chaired by Faisal Devji2022-07-081h 26
A Song Called LifeEpisode #70: Steve Swerdlow - Ukraine Humanitarian CrisisUSC professor and human rights lawyer Steve Swerdlow joins the show to discuss the Russia/Ukraine war, the complex history between the two nations, the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and more.
Steve Swerdlow is Associate Professor of the Practice of Human Rights in the Department of Political and International Relations at the University of Southern California. A human rights lawyer and expert on the former Soviet region, Swerdlow was Senior Central Asia researcher at Human Rights Watch, heading the organization’s work on Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and founding its Kyrgyzstan field office. Swerdlow has worked as a consultant with the Uni...2022-04-211h 50
Spotlight on Central AsiaEpisode 13 - Reforms in the Uzbek Cotton IndustryThis week we take a look at internal troubles inside the Kazakh first family, more turmoil in the Central Asian economies, a prison sentence handed down to a Kyrgyz president, gunfire on the Tajik border, the election results in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan taking a stance on the war in Ukraine, and huge developments in the Uzbek cotton industry. Joining us this week: - Steve Swerdlow (University of Southern California) Follow the show on @SLonCentralAsia For more info please visit - www.oxussociety.org2022-03-2424 min
IDEAS IN ACTION | USC's Podcast SeriesCrisis Briefing: The Russian Invasion of UkraineThe USC Global Policy Institute, Department of Political Science and International Relations, the Max Kade Institute for Austrian-German-Swiss Studies and the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures present a crisis briefing on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Listen to a distinguished panel of six experts discuss the ongoing conflict, what it means for the world and what may happen next. With Russia's invasion, negotiation talks in Belarus, the EU and NATO on standby, the U.S. on high alert and the world watching, the Ukraine-Russia conflict is at the forefront of the public mind. Speakers...2022-03-231h 12
Foreign Office with Michael WeissForeign Office #47. The Crisis in KazakhstanHuman rights lawyer Steve Swerdlow and scholar Diana Kudaibergenova on the recent turmoil in the Central Asian republic.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-01-1047 minForeign Office with Michael WeissForeign Office #47. The Crisis in KazakhstanHuman rights lawyer Steve Swerdlow and scholar Diana Kudaibergenova on the recent turmoil in the Central Asian republic.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-01-1047 min
USCIRF Spotlight PodcastUzbekistan’s Religious and Political PrisonersLast month, we released a new report titled “Uzbekistan’s Religious and Political Prisoners: Addressing a Legacy of Repression.” The report estimates that more than 2,000 individuals remain imprisoned by the Uzbekistan government for peacefully practicing their religious beliefs, and documents the cases of 81 specific prisoners, many of whom are serving some of the longest politically-motivated jail sentences in the world.Steve Swerdlow, the author of the report, and Babur Yusupov, the son of one of the 81 prisoners of conscience listed in the report, join us today to discuss these important findings. R...2021-11-2433 min
Unpacking Armenian StudiesUnpacking Armenian Studies: Armenia and Azerbaijan at War Pt. 1The Institute presents audio of ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN AT WAR - a series of public conversations with scholars, journalists, and government officials to give context to ongoing escalation in Artsakh/Karabakh. The first conversation, entitled "Security or Democracy — A False Dichotomy?," features Robert Avetisyan, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the U.S., Prof. Steve Swerdlow of the USC School of International Relations, Dr. Anna Ohanyan of Stonehill College, and Emil Sanamyan, editor of the Institute’s FOCUS ON KARABAKH. For more, visit Armenian.usc.edu.2020-10-101h 17
Guido's Lounge CafeIn The Zone - August 2020 (Guido's Lounge Cafe) #49••══════•••(¯`*•.¸(¯`*•.¸¸.•*´)¸.•*´¯)•••══════••
►▬~♥♥♥ In The Zone - August 2020 ♥♥♥~▬◄
••══════•••(¯`*•.(¯`*•.¸¸.•*´¯)¸.•*´¯)•••══════••
In The Zone - August 2020 (Guido's Lounge Cafe)
After a month collecting the music, it's time again for the In The Zone Show.
It's a peaceful selection of piano and also ambient music... headphones advised...
August is almost over September is starting, and I always have a feeling that the mood in the music change as well, I think that is not a bad thing.
Coverart: I believe the picture is taken by Florian van Schreven in Denmark
unsplash.com/photos/ZFMJ5xECg2…
Thank you my relaxing listeners
Kind regards
Guido
Checkout:
Brian Golden - Yearnings
open.spotify.com/album/7ohsmTm…
www.facebook.com/brian.golden.…
Matthew Mayer - Kid Rajmund
open.spotify.com/artist/4lUFpo…
www.faceb...2020-08-262h 04
Guido's Lounge CafeIn The Zone - July 2020 (Guido's Lounge Cafe) #48••══════•••(¯`*•.¸(¯`*•.¸¸.•*´)¸.•*´¯)•••══════••
►▬~♥♥♥ In The Zone - June 2020 ♥♥♥~▬◄
••══════•••(¯`*•.(¯`*•.¸¸.•*´¯)¸.•*´¯)•••══════••
In The Zone - July 2020 (Guido's Lounge Cafe)
After a month collecting the music, it's time again for the In The Zone Show.
It's a peaceful selection of piano and also ambient music... headphones advised...
This month I had some more ambient tracks to play as well,
I think it's always difficult to keep a certain mood in my selections,
when ambient is involved. But I did it anyway :)
Some real beautes in here..
Coverart: I believe the picture is taken by Florian van Schreven in Denmark
unsplash.com/photos/ZFMJ5xECg2…
Thank you my relaxing listeners
Kind regards
Guido
Checkout:
Jim Ottaway - Secrets of the Hidden Stars
www.facebook.com/jim.ottaway.7
www.jimottaway.com
...2020-07-302h 02
Confessions of a Serial Salesman: The PodcastConfessions of a Serial Salesman The Podcast with Richard Swerdlow, CEO of Condo.comConfessions of a Serial Salesman The Podcast with Richard Swerdlow, CEO of Condo.com by Steve Nudelberg2019-03-0131 min
Guido's Lounge CafeIn The Zone - September 2018 (Guido's Lounge Cafe) #9═••••>CLICK & PLAY
00:00:00 Intro - Intro
00:00:55 Alan Matthews - Moira's Song Reprise
00:03:22 Monica Williams - Conversations Within
00:07:11 Marcia Watson Bendo - Planting Moon
00:12:21 Vincent Boot - Daydreaming (Featuring Eternal Love)
00:15:57 Darlene Koldenhoven - Swans on the Seine
00:21:44 David Wahler - Elysian Dawn
00:27:09 Aidia - The Fog Lifts
00:32:19 Steve Rivera - From The Beginning
00:34:18 Caro Pampillo - Om Mani Padme Hum
00:41:40 Lynn Tredeau - Purple Fog
00:46:06 Peter Calandra - Luna Benedictus (Moon Prayer)
00:47:48 Matthew Mayer - Fly Little Bird
00:51:01 Erik Scott - Solooka...Heart Wind
00:56:59 Rick Sparks - First Light
01:02:46 2002 - Finding You
01:07:04 Stephanie Sante - Melt Like Snow
01:13:32 Gary Schmidt - Adagio for...2018-09-252h 02
VOA Direct Packages - Voice of AmericaHRW Uzbekistan: Story of hopefulness and many challenges - Aprel 04, 2018Steve Swerdlow, Human Rights Watch's Uzbekistan researcher, talks to Navbahor Imamova, VOA's Uzbek Service, about the current level of media freedom in the country. How many political prisoners have been released so far? How does HRW see its role in the reform process?2018-04-0330 min
VOA Direct Packages - Voice of AmericaUzbekistan: What progress in human rights? - Noyabr 10, 2017Tashkent-Washington: Steve Swerdlow, Human Rights Watch talks to Navbahor Imamova, VOA Uzbek.2017-11-1025 min
TheMakerz - PodnutzTheMakerz #12 – Lithophane Printing And Business PlanTheMakerz – #012
Hosts:
DoorToDoorGeek – Steve McLaughlin – Podnutz.com
Aaron Turnbull – aar510430@gmail.com
Liam Tidwell – LiamTek.com https://www.etsy.com/shop/3DTek
Jonas Rullo aka Bambiker, aka jrullo on IRC Tumblr: http://bambiker.tumblr.com/
flyingRich – http://flyingRich.com
Chad Cory – youtube – watchmydiy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnXEH0eHynU464l5Lw9zyEw etsy shop – c3dbycac https://www.etsy.com/shop/c3dbycac
Brett Hansen – @Newstalgic Twitter
James – james@cad9.design
Contact:
Email – themakerz@p...2017-09-1500 min