Talking Justice

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Talking Justice is a podcast focusing on stories from around the world about law, justice, and human rights. Brought to you by the Open Society Foundations, working to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Talking Justice episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Talking Justice for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Talking Justice episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Equal Education in South Africa

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03/27/17 • 14 min

In South Africa, a struggle to realize the constitutional right to education shows how activism and the law must work together to bring about a more just world. (Published: March 27, 2017)

Colombia’s Path to Peace

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05/08/17 • 18 min

The conflict between the Colombian government and the rebel group FARC has been one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies. How will the latest agreement between the two sides balance demands for justice and peace? (Published: May 8, 2017)

Fighting Hate in the Age of Trump

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02/13/17 • 18 min

The actions of President Donald Trump’s administration are provoking fears of a rising tide of intolerance in America—intolerance that manifests itself in insults, prejudice, and acts of violence. Across the country, organizations and individuals are mobilizing to fight back. (Published: February 13, 2017)

Lessons from Bosnia

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05/31/16 • 17 min

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia was set up in 1993 as war still raged in Bosnia. How will its lessons impact new efforts to promote peace through justice? (Published: May 31, 2016)

The Long Road to the Extraordinary African Chambers

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04/25/16 • 14 min

The trial of the former ruler of Chad, Hissène Habré, marks a remarkable success for international justice: it’s the first time a former African leader has been held to account for atrocity crimes before an African court. (Published: April 25, 2016)

Corruption Busting in Guatemala

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03/23/16 • 14 min

CICIG—the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala—was set up in 2007 after the government sought to confront the threat of organized crime groups that had infiltrated the police, the courts, and the prisons. How did this unique experiment in international justice help spark the country’s biggest-ever corruption case—and bring down the president? (Published: March 23, 2016)

The Aftermath of the Paris Attacks

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02/29/16 • 19 min

Since Islamic extremists killed 130 people in Paris in November, France has been living under a state of emergency. But does the security crackdown risk alienating the Muslim minority whose support is vital for identifying potential threats? (Published: February 29, 2016)

The Trial of Laurent Gbagbo

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01/25/16 • 17 min

Laurent Gbagbo was overthrown as president of the Ivory Coast five years ago, after a brief and brutal civil conflict. Now he’s on trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC), accused of crimes against humanity. But critics say this is a case of one-sided justice—putting the ICC’s record in Africa in the spotlight once again. (Published: January 25, 2016)

Passing Judgment on Scott Turow’s Testimony

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08/03/17 • 14 min

Our experts pass verdict on Testimony, the new legal thriller from American author Scott Turow set against the background of the International Criminal Court. (Published: August 3, 2017)

The Unprecedented Trial of Teodorin Obiang

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07/03/17 • 14 min

Equatorial Guinea Vice President Teodoro Obiang is the first senior public figure to go to trial for corruption outside his home country. (Published: July 3, 2017)

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How many episodes does Talking Justice have?

Talking Justice currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does Talking Justice cover?

The podcast is about News, Human Rights, Law, Legal, Justice, Podcasts and Government.

What is the most popular episode on Talking Justice?

The episode title 'Passing Judgment on Scott Turow’s Testimony' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Talking Justice?

The average episode length on Talking Justice is 17 minutes.

How often are episodes of Talking Justice released?

Episodes of Talking Justice are typically released every 33 days.

When was the first episode of Talking Justice?

The first episode of Talking Justice was released on Jan 25, 2016.

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