If You Were In Charge

Welcome to If You Were In Charge, a podcast with renowned global peace strategist Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, where we invite global thought leaders to share the radical solutions they would implement if given unlimited political and financial power.In this this fourth episode, Kavita Ramdas a globally-recognized advocate for gender equity and justice. She currently serves as the Director of the Women’s Rights Program at the Open Society Foundations after completing her tenure as Strategy Advisor for MADRE, an international women’s rights organization. She founded KNR Sisters, an independent consulting venture.

From 1996-2010 Kavita led and transformed the Global Fund for Women as its second President and CEO to become the largest public foundation for women’s rights in the world.

In this conversation, Kavita and Sanam discuss the evolving landscape of feminism, the generational differences in understanding and identifying with feminist ideals, and the societal pressures women face regarding likability and leadership. Ultimately emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach to leadership and the significance of addressing global issues through a feminist lens.

If You Were In Charge is brought to you by the Robert Bosch Academy.

And ICAN International Civil Society Action Network

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Executive Producer: Pearse Lynch

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Yasmin Radjy, CEO of Swing Left, argues that Donald Trump is a transformative president and part of a global populist arc. So, how does the left find its own voice in an age of populism, and what possibilities does this trend offer the progressive movement to create radical change?

Welcome to If You Were in Charge, A podcast featuring global peace strategist, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini.

Each week Sanam takes on a major global challenge and hosts leading practitioners and innovators to share their work and their solutions - if they were in charge with the necessary political and financial resources. This week, Sanam is joined by one of her twin daughters, Soleh. In an incisive conversation, Sanam and Soleh sit down with Yasmin Radjy, CEO of Swing Left, to discuss the shifts in American politics. From the fight for reproductive rights to lessons from recent elections, Radjy offers a candid assessment of the Democratic Party’s prospects, underscores the vital role of grassroots organizing, and makes the case for a disciplined, long-term approach to political strategy, offering a roadmap for progressives aiming to drive change in a polarized America.

If You Were In Charge is brought to you by the Robert Bosch Academy.

And ICAN International Civil Society Action Network

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Executive Producer: Pearse Lynch

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Chapters

00:00

The State of Reproductive Rights in Florida

03:12

Introduction to Yasmin Raji and Swing Left

04:38

Reflections on the Recent Elections

08:35

Attacks on Civil Society and Voting Rights

12:53

The Republican Playbook and Long-Term Strategy

15:46

Democratic Party's Learning from Past Elections

18:37

The Importance of Grassroots Organizing

22:22

The Global Context of Political Movements

29:15

If You Were in Charge: A Call to Action

35:40

The Role of Swing Left in Democratic Politics

38:53

Imagination in Governance and Policy Communication

44:56

Funding and Supporting Grassroots Movements

49:34

Hope Amidst Political Challenges

54:20

The Power of Small Donations

58:34

Reflections on the Season and Future Prospects

keywords reproductive rights, Florida elections, Yasmin Raji, Swing Left, civil society, voting rights, Democratic Party, grassroots organizing, political movements, populism, Swing Left, Democratic Party, grassroots movements, political imagination, funding, hope, community engagement, policy communication, elections, civic engagement

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Welcome to If You Were in Charge,

A podcast featuring global peace strategist, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini.

Each week Sanam takes on a major global challenge and hosts leading practitioners and innovators to share their work and their solutions - if they were in charge with the necessary political and financial resources.

In episode 8, Sanam speaks with Meredith Whittaker, president of Signal, about critical issues surrounding data privacy, surveillance, and the role of technology in society.

They discuss the use of artificial intelligence in surveillance and its deadly applications in Gaza, Lebanon and Ukraine.

972 Investigation by Yuval Abraham into AI being deployed by Israel in Gaza

https://www.972mag.com/mass-assassination-factory-israel-calculated-bombing-gaza

If You Were In Charge is brought to you by the Robert Bosch Academy.

And ICAN International Civil Society Action Network

You can find out more information or how to get in touch following the link to our homepage -

https://shows.acast.com/if-you-were-in-charge

Original Music, Little Monster Media

Executive Producer: Pearse Lynch

This is an Africa Digital Audio Production, africadigitalaudio.com

Chapters

00:00 The Consequences of Data Privacy Breaches

03:09 Understanding Signal and Its Mission

06:52 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Technology

12:25 Surveillance and Its Real-World Implications

20:57 Signal's Unique Approach to Privacy

27:40 The Role of Technology in Social Dynamics

29:35 The Evolution of Internet Communities

36:03 Reimagining Tech Infrastructure

43:12 The Role of Privacy in Technology

44:00 Hope Amidst Challenges

51:06 Surveillance and Its Implications

keywordsdata privacy, surveillance, Signal, technology, AI, corporate secrecy, communication, privacy rights, social media, digital security, internet communities, tech infrastructure, privacy, surveillance, innovation, data security, public utilities, AI ethics, digital rights, global communication

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Welcome to If You Were In Charge, a podcast with renowned global peace strategist Sanam Naraghi Anderlini. In each episode, we invite global thought leaders to share the radical solutions they would implement if given unlimited political and financial power. In this fifth episode, Sanam is on the road in Asia, and we’re taking a pause for the U.S. elections.

Stay tuned for exciting episodes to come, including a double special on the Middle East and an election review, exploring what the results mean for progressive political movements.

If You Were In Charge is brought to you by the Robert Bosch Academy.

And ICAN International Civil Society Action Network

You can find out more information or how to get in touch following the link to our homepage -

https://shows.acast.com/if-you-were-in-charge

Original Music, Little Monster Media

Executive Producer: Pearse Lynch

This is an Africa Digital Audio Production, africadigitalaudio.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to If You Were in Charge,

A podcast featuring global peace strategist, Sanam Naraghi Anderlini.

Each week Sanam takes on a major global challenge and hosts leading practitioners and innovators to share their work and their solutions - if they were in charge with the necessary political and financial resources. After each discussion, Sanam is joined by one of her twin daughters, Soleh, to hear her reaction and gain a different generational perspective.

In Episode 9, Sanam interviews Stephen Walt, Professor of International Affairs at Harvard’s Kennedy School and noted author, on the dangers of the erosion of academic independence during the Trump administration and the potential implications of the incoming administration’s foreign policy appointments. The conversation delves into the dangers of self-censorship and the influence of political pressure on academic freedom. Walt shares insights from his experience publishing The Israel Lobby, critiques U.S. foreign policy missteps, and emphasizes the need for more diverse voices in government decision-making.

Stephen received the International Studies Association’s Distinguished Senior Scholar award in 2014. Walt is the author of The Origins of Alliances (1987), Taming American Power: The Global Response to U.S. Primacy (2005); The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy (2007, with John J. Mearsheimer), The Hell of Good Intentions: America’s Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of U.S. Primacy (2018), and “The End of Hubris and a New Era of American Restraint,” (Foreign Affairs, May/June 2019).

If You Were In Charge is brought to you by the Robert Bosch Academy.

And ICAN International Civil Society Action Network

You can find out more information or how to get in touch following the link to our homepage -

https://shows.acast.com/if-you-were-in-charge

Original Music, Little Monster Media

Executive Producer: Pearse Lynch

This is an Africa Digital Audio Production, africadigitalaudio.com

Chapters

00:00

U.S. Military Assistance and Foreign Policy Critique

03:07

The Role of Academia in Political Discourse

05:53

Concerns Over Self-Censorship in Universities

09:04

The Impact of Political Pressures on Academic Freedom

11:51

Navigating Political Pressures in Academia

15:12

Reflections on the Israel Lobby and Its Influence

18:02

Disappointment in U.S. Foreign Policy Outcomes

21:12

The Need for Diverse Perspectives in Government

24:00

Proposed Changes to U.S. Foreign Policy

26:49

American Values and Global Perception

29:39

The Hypocrisy of U.S. Foreign Policy

34:24

The Role of Wealth in Advocacy and Change

39:59

The Importance of Diplomacy in Foreign Relations

43:03

Hope Amidst Challenges

56:31

The Cost of Speaking Out

Keywords U.S. foreign policy, Israel, academia, self-censorship, political discourse, military assistance, academic freedom, Israel lobby, diverse perspectives, American values, U.S. foreign policy, hypocrisy, diplomacy, wealth, advocacy, women's rights, hope, speaking out, institutions, political loyalty

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