Best Migration Policy Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: The Reverse of Climate Migration: Should There Be a Right Not to Be Displaced amid Climate Change? 24:25

1h ago24:25

24:25

The international humanitarian protection system that was built in the aftermath of World War II does not offer protection for people displaced by climate change. In this episode, former UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees T. Alexander Aleinikoff, who is now Executive Dean of The New School for Social Research, calls the refugee system “broken…

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Can We Have A Successful A.I. Future?: Sam Samanne, author and tech entrepreneur 1:38:59

7h ago1:38:59

1:38:59

In public conversations about artificial intelligence, we hear how AI will solve all of our problems and make us all happy and prosperous, or how it will destroy society or make humans extinct. How do we balance these extremes, and figure out how to manage AI properly? Here on The Human Survival Podcast we have usually expressed alarm about the pot…

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The Reverse of Climate Migration: Should There Be a Right Not to Be Displaced amid Climate Change? 24:25

14h ago24:25

24:25

The international humanitarian protection system that was built in the aftermath of World War II does not offer protection for people displaced by climate change. In this episode, former UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees T. Alexander Aleinikoff, who is now Executive Dean of The New School for Social Research, calls the refugee system “broken…

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Continuing to Serve: How Veterans Strengthen the Private Sector 39:30

14m ago39:30

39:30

Join Bethany Coates, founder and CEO of BreakLine, an education and employment company helping outstanding veterans, women, people of color, and people with disabilities accelerate into their next careers, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss BreakLine’s crucial role in preparing veterans for civilian careers and educating employ…

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Building Resilience and Overcoming Addiction 38:16

3d ago38:16

38:16

Former Naval Flight Officer and Naval Physician Dr. Alta DeRoo and Vietnam War infrantryman Dr. Don Elverd from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation join Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster to discuss substance use disorder, ways to prevent and treat addiction, and its implications for national security. As experts in treating substance use disorders …

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IMMIGRATION - What We’re Not Talking About: Shelby Mertes, The Human Survival Project 1:04:10

1M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Immigration seems to be the biggest issue discussed in this year’s U.S. presidential campaign between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The United States (and the world) is struggling to handle the large migrations of people due to poverty, war, political turmoil and environmental catastrophe. Trump and other Republicans are calling immigrants murder…

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: How We Talk about Climate Migration Shapes Treatment of “Climate Refugees” 23:15

1M ago23:15

23:15

The ways in which people talk about climate migration can affect how individuals are treated. While many activists frame climate migrants as blameless victims of circumstance and even refer to them as “climate refugees,” this approach does not always lead to public sympathy. Moreover, highlighting the role of climate in displacement can unintention…

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How We Talk about Climate Migration Shapes Treatment of “Climate Refugees” 23:15

2M ago23:15

23:15

The ways in which people talk about climate migration can affect how individuals are treated. While many activists frame climate migrants as blameless victims of circumstance and even refer to them as “climate refugees,” this approach does not always lead to public sympathy. Moreover, highlighting the role of climate in displacement can unintention…

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Venezuela: Stolen Election And The Struggle For Liberty 41:32

1M ago41:32

41:32

In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Leopoldo López discuss ongoing protests in Venezuela, the Maduro regime’s tactics of repression, and prospects for the restoration of the Venezuelan constitution and the end of Maduro’s despotic rule. Join former mayor of Caracas and Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López and Hoover Senior Fe…

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Afghanistan Under Taliban Tyranny: A Conversation With Adela Raz | Hoover Institution 56:28

2M ago56:28

56:28

In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Adela Raz discuss the humanitarian catastrophe and systemic human rights abuses under Taliban rule, the lessons and consequences of the collapse of the Afghanistan Republic, and the future of Afghanistan and its diaspora. Join former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the United …

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: A Warm Embrace in the Cold North? Climate Migration in Nordic Countries 40:14

3M ago40:14

40:14

The Arctic region is warming much faster than other parts of the world. Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden—have a reputation for being at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change. But does their track record also extend to helping people who have been displaced by environmental impacts, internally and internatio…

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A Warm Embrace in the Cold North? Climate Migration in Nordic Countries 40:14

3M ago40:14

40:14

The Arctic region is warming much faster than other parts of the world. Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden—have a reputation for being at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change. But does their track record also extend to helping people who have been displaced by environmental impacts, internally and internatio…

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Why Solving Global Poverty Helps Wealthy Countries: Kim Thelwell, The Borgen Project 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

People in wealthier countries often see helping poorer countries as an act of charity, of “doing the right thing”. Of course it’s good. But overcoming poverty around the world should be seen as an act of self-preservation for all of us. It’s a smart move to keep our global civilization from crumbling, since poverty keeps us from solving climate cha…

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Tibet: A View from the Top of the World, with Lobsang Sangay | Hoover Institution 49:37

4M ago49:37

49:37

In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Lobsang Sangay discuss China’s repression of the Tibetan people, Tibet’s efforts to advocate for freedom and rule of law, and prospects for the future in Tibet and in East Asia, on Wednesday July 31, 2024. Join former prime minister in exile of the Central Tibetan Administration Lobsang Sangay and…

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: "Coolcations” and “Last-Chance Tourism”: How Climate Change Is Upending Vacation Planning 24:58

4M ago24:58

24:58

Climate change is remaking vacations, particularly in hot months. Extreme heat can be deadly for tourists and events such as wildfires, hurricanes, and sea-level rise can devastate tourism-dependent communities. Tourism is also a major contributor to climate change, and some travelers have begun rethinking their plans, taking emissions into account…

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"Coolcations” and “Last-Chance Tourism”: How Climate Change Is Upending Vacation Planning 24:58

4M ago24:58

24:58

Climate change is remaking vacations, particularly in hot months. Extreme heat can be deadly for tourists and events such as wildfires, hurricanes, and sea-level rise can devastate tourism-dependent communities. Tourism is also a major contributor to climate change, and some travelers have begun rethinking their plans, taking emissions into account…

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Israel at War: A Conversation with Meir Finkel | Hoover Institution 1:13:46

4M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

Join Israel Defense Forces (IDF) brigadier general Meir Finkel and Hoover senior fellow H.R. McMaster as they examine the current state of the Israel-Gaza war and the geopolitics of the broader Middle East. In this episode of Battlegrounds, Dr. Finkel shares his insights on the Israeli campaign to destroy Hamas in Gaza, examining the objectives of …

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Where Is the Money To Save Humanity? Wealthy People Have It: Chuck Collins, Institute for Policy Studies 1:21:43

4M ago1:21:43

1:21:43

For years, politicians have told us we cannot afford important investments in solving climate change, poverty, pandemics and many other problems - even on issues that are critical to the survival of human civilization. But it’s not true. Wealthy people have Trillions of dollars (not billions, Trillions) that could be redirected toward solving our e…

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Next-Generation Strategies to Improve Language Access in Federally Supported Programs 1:02:46

5M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

More than 25 million U.S. residents have limited proficiency in English, and as the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, all levels of government have an important need to deliver services, outreach, and critical health and safety information to individuals and communities who communicate in languages other than English. Providing access to public servi…

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: What Brazil’s Disastrous Flooding Says about Climate Displacement Trends 29:14

5M ago29:14

29:14

Floods and other fast-moving natural disasters are becoming more common and more severe because of climate change. When these disasters strike, they can displace huge numbers of people. This episode turns to Brazil, where historic flooding in 2024 forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. Our guest is Valéria Emília de Aquino, a huma…

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What Brazil’s Disastrous Flooding Says about Climate Displacement Trends 29:14

5M ago29:14

29:14

Floods and other fast-moving natural disasters are becoming more common and more severe because of climate change. When these disasters strike, they can displace huge numbers of people. This episode turns to Brazil, where historic flooding in 2024 forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. Our guest is Valéria Emília de Aquino, a huma…

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Turkey: A Strained & Critical Alliance: Insights from Ahmet Üzümcü | Hoover Institution 1:03:29

5M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Ahmet Üzümcü discuss the vital role of Turkey in advancing peace and prosperity in a time of economic distress; strained relations between Ankara and Washington over Turkey’s acquisition of Russian air defense systems; disagreements over US support for Syrian Kurdish forces in the fight against IS…

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Mapping Global Human Mobility in an Increasingly Complex World 1:00:13

5M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Human mobility has reached a new scale and complexity amid rapid transformations, ranging from changing climates and the COVID-19 pandemic to urbanization and demographic shifts. Following an unprecedented era of border closures during the pandemic, the past two years have seen a major rebound in human mobility, alongside new displacement crises, c…

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Connecting Immigrant Communities to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Services 1:03:23

5M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Young children in immigrant and refugee families can encounter mental-health risks related to their migration and integration experiences, ranging from discrimination and economic stress to persecution and violence in the case of young refugees. Infant and early childhood mental-health (IECMH) services have the potential to provide beneficial suppo…

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Mexico: Elections, Migration, and Security | Hoover Institution 47:09

6M ago47:09

47:09

In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Jorge Castañeda discuss the future of Mexico and Mexican-US relations, on Friday, May 31, 2024. Former foreign minister of Mexico and renowned public intellectual, political scientist, and prolific writer Jorge Castañeda Gutman joins Hoover senior fellow H.R. McMaster to share his insights on curr…

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: Migration, Climate Change, and Security in the Pacific 25:43

6M ago25:43

25:43

The U.S. military has long warned that climate change poses a challenge to global security. Instability and insecurity can be a result of unmanaged migration, with the potential for widespread climate displacement creating tensions in host communities. And they could also spark additional migration, if people flee precarious political dynamics. Thi…

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Migration, Climate Change, and Security in the Pacific 25:43

6M ago25:43

25:43

The U.S. military has long warned that climate change poses a challenge to global security. Instability and insecurity can be a result of unmanaged migration, with the potential for widespread climate displacement creating tensions in host communities. And they could also spark additional migration, if people flee precarious political dynamics. Thi…

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Keeping Technology from Breaking Society: Wendell Wallach - Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs 1:31:35

6M ago1:31:35

1:31:35

In today’s world, there is so much technology at our fingertips that we don’t know how to manage it all. Technologies like artificial intelligence, synthetic biology, nanotech and chemicals have important benefits, but they could also destabilize society, destroy democracy, crash the economy, create the next pandemic or ruin the environment. And co…

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: Mongolia: A Perspective from the Eurasian Heartland | Hoover Institution 52:13

6M ago52:13

52:13

In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Elbegdorj Tsakhia discuss Mongolian security concerns, the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the continued threat of warfare in the Pacific, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Former president of Mongolia, key leader of the Mongolian Democratic Revolution, and Mongolian prime minister in 1998 …

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World of Migration: What Does It Take to Increase Refugees’ Access to Education and Work? Insights from Ethiopia 30:02

7M ago30:02

30:02

In recent years, the Ethiopian government has pledged to increase access to education and employment for the more than 900,000 refugees living in Ethiopia, most in camps. There have been ups and downs along the way, but a few key trends have emerged. In this episode of our podcast, Migration Policy Institute Europe Associate Director Camille Le Coz…

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What Does It Take to Increase Refugees’ Access to Education and Work? Insights from Ethiopia 30:02

7M ago30:02

30:02

In recent years, the Ethiopian government has pledged to increase access to education and employment for the more than 900,000 refugees living in Ethiopia, most in camps. There have been ups and downs along the way, but a few key trends have emerged. In this episode of our podcast, Migration Policy Institute Europe Associate Director Camille Le Coz…

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: Confronting the Ethical Questions around Climate Change and Migration 29:20

7M ago29:20

29:20

Do countries that are major polluters have a moral responsibility to aid people displaced by hurricanes, sea-level rise, and other events driven or exacerbated by climate change? What form might that responsibility take? For this episode, we are joined by Jamie Draper, who focuses on political philosophy and ethics at Utrecht University. While he a…

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Confronting the Ethical Questions around Climate Change and Migration 29:20

7M ago29:20

29:20

Do countries that are major polluters have a moral responsibility to aid people displaced by hurricanes, sea-level rise, and other events driven or exacerbated by climate change? What form might that responsibility take? For this episode, we are joined by Jamie Draper, who focuses on political philosophy and ethics at Utrecht University. While he a…

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Capitalism Can Save the Environment | Benji Backer 49:34

7M ago49:34

49:34

Progressives have long dominated the environmental movement, advocating government spending and bureaucratic oversight as the solution to climate change. Countless local and federal regulations have been aimed at mitigating environmental harm, often hampering productivity. Is this really the best way to preserve our planet? Some conservatives belie…

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Shifts in the Housing Market & the YIMBY Movement | Salim Furth 59:46

7M ago59:46

59:46

The pandemic transformed urban housing markets, prompting increased demand for residential space and spurring a shift toward remote work. Many remote employees have left large cities for smaller ones, but housing demand remains strong in major urban centers. As cities' populations fluctuate, the pro-development YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) movement h…

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Battlegrounds w/ H.R. McMaster: The Russian Opposition and Ukraine: A Conversation with Vladimir Milov | Hoover Institution 39:57

7M ago39:57

39:57

In this episode of Battlegrounds, H.R. McMaster and Vladimir Milov discuss the war in Ukraine, the status of the Russian opposition, and prospects for the restoration of peace, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Vladimir Milov, Russian opposition politician, publicist, economist, and former advisor to the late Russian opposition leaders Boris Nemtsov and A…

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Preparing for the Next Pandemic: David Quammen - Author and Journalist 1:07:08

8M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

After the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to think we won’t face another global outbreak in the next century. But viruses don’t have a schedule — the next pandemic could be tomorrow. And it could be much more fatal than COVID-19. So, how do we prepare ourselves? With us to explain the best ways to both prevent and face these outbreaks is David Quammen…

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How Technological Transformation Can Make a Conservative Vision Possible | Jon Askonas 1:10:35

8M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, genome editing, and materials science are poised to dramatically change the way we live, work, and learn—but is that a good thing, or is it a prospect we should dread? As it stands, conservatives are divided on that question, with some embracing technological breakthroughs and others fearing the threat the…

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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: Could a Loss and Damage Fund Compensate Climate Migrants? 26:04

8M ago26:04

26:04

The world is grappling with the idea of restitution for people who have been negatively affected by the impacts of climate change—potentially including displacement within a country or across international borders. World leaders are at the early stages of creating a global loss and damage fund to financially compensate these climate victims. Much r…

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