Science and technology is making its way into all walks of life. Today, nearly everything from our refrigerators to our vacuum cleaners seems to be connected to the internet. The question of just how far technology will streamline life and how we will power this […]
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Despite their differences, indigenous people around the world have faced similar problems – Violence, social inequalities, and threats to their way of life and traditional lands. In the United States, American Indians and native Alaskans make up more than 2 percent of the population, a […]
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Historically, economic prosperity has come at the cost of the environment. But the effects of climate change are making sustainable growth a priority in many places around the world. Nature-based solutions Many countries are exploring nature-based solutions, which are strategies to promote sustainability of natural […]
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The topic of climate change has been a key concern for decades. In order to save the planet nations have pledged to lower their carbon footprint in half by 2030. They also agree that access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment should be a […]
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Many social movements have been defined by visuals created by activists. How can art bring awareness to injustices? Fighting Injustice as an ‘Artivist’ Los Angeles-based artist Nikkolas Smith calls himself an “artivist,” combining his roles as artist and activist. His work has appeared in books […]
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A trip through time Though visual media, television, film and digital, is a relatively new field, much has happened in its short history. Trends have been defined, redefined, and lost repeatedly through the years. Joel Tator was a producer and director for The Tomorrow Show. […]
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In 1998 Costa Rica implemented a biodiversity law, which became a model for other countries. The law called for the creation of conservation areas and the sustainable use of natural resources.
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Translating Climate’s Impacts Finding the right solutions to climate change starts with understanding the scale of its impacts. Sophia Kianni is a social entrepreneur and founder of Climate Cardinals, a nonprofit that has worked with thousands of volunteers to translate climate information into more than 100 […]
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Full Frame host Mike Walter traveled to Miami, Florida, to attend the Aspen Ideas: Climate festival and speak with some of the innovators finding solutions to our climate crisis. Solutions in the Soil Peter Byck is a professor at Arizona State University, in both the School […]
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The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the planet. As the region grows economically and in geopolitical influence, how is climate change driving global cooperation? Olafur Grimsson served five terms as Iceland’s president. The realities of climate change — and the […]
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The since 1972 the U.S. and China have enjoyed a cooperative relationship, but recent years have seen these ties come under strain. We speak to academic Victor Gao and researcher Yukon Huang about how modern developments are impacting the world’s two leading economies.
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Latin American artists look deep in their roots to express their emotions and culture through art in its various forms.
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The summer of 2020 was a moment of racial reckoning in the United States. Full Frame speaks to activist Tyler McMillan, educator Tonija Navas and community leader, Roland Roebuck, about the issue of racism in the Americas.
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Global electricity demand is up by more than 6 percent, the largest increase since 2010. The demands were in large part due to strong economic growth, plus colder winters and hotter summers linked to climate change. As energy needs go up, how can cleaner sources […]
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Violence against women is a staggering program worldwide. One-third of all women in the world have been the victim of violence. Sexual Assault Justice When it comes to sexual violence in the U.S., 1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of […]
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Rising seas threaten to consume the coastal areas of major cities around the world. Now, those risks are compounded by an accelerating danger: Most of those cities are also sinking. Southern Florida is one of the most vulnerable places. “My city is a barrier island, […]
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COVID-19 has killed more than 1 million people in the U.S. But as the number of COVID related hospitalizations and infection rates continue to decline, more governments have dropped the obligation for passengers in public transport to wear masks. users of metros, buses, trains, planes, and […]
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The United States has more guns per capita than any other country in the world, taking thousands of lives. For the survivors of gun violence, healing can be a long journey. In Uvalde, Texas, the funerals are over since the deadly shooting at the Robb […]
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The impacts of climate change are already being felt around the world. Political interests, however, have stalled real reform on climate policies. “It’s just unbelievable that how far the politicians are going to go to deny something which is absolutely proven by science to be […]
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The Taliban first governed Afghanistan from 1997 to 2001. At that time, women were barred from most jobs, and girls were not allowed to attend school. The return of the Taliban raises fears that 20 years of gains in women’s and girls’ rights will vanish.
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Historically, indigenous people in the Americas have faced extraordinary challenges, from social and cultural discrimination to physical attacks. The long legacy of struggle means these communities not only face social exclusion, but also high levels of poverty.
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Iceland’s low-carbon commitment Iceland has become a global model for environmental sustainability, especially when it comes to renewable energy. One town in particular — Akureyri –gets nearly 100% of its power for heating and electricity from renewables. Full Frame’s Mike Walter sat down with Akureyri […]
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What kind of impact do the United States, Mexico and Canada make on the finances of their southern neighbors? What are the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in this region? In this episode of Full Frame, we explore two unique perspectives about the current […]
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Full Frame talks with renowned psychologist, Guy Winch, about the future of mental health — and how we can all pick up the pieces after this pandemic.
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Can art save the planet? How does art influence? In this episode of Full Frame, we get a feel of the impact Hispanic artists are making when it comes to the world of art. From street graffiti to digital illustrations, from lyrical poetry to modern […]
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Full Frame host Mike Walter talks with renowned economics Professor Jeffrey Sachs and author and urban sociologist, Saskia Sassen, about the future of globalization.
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Full Frame looks at the 50-year anniversary of U.S. President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to China and looks ahead to the next 50 years of China-U.S. relations.
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Emerging technologies are redefining how we live. What are the innovations that will transform our world? China’s Tech Future In China, the next frontier of technology advancement is in artificial intelligence. A national AI plan has helped the technology enter industries like healthcare and manufacturing. […]
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Sports can serve as a universal language and has been used throughout history as a tool for international relations and diplomacy. Sports diplomacy started with the very first Olympics in 776 B.C. “The kings got together and said, during the Games, we’re going to put […]
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Full Frame talks with the under-secretary-general for UN Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, about maintaining global peace and security. Along with author and political science professor, Severine Autesserre, about her peacekeeping research.
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Full Frame interviews Iceland Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir about climate change. And to learn more about the China Iceland Joint Arctic Science Observatory Full Frame interviews the director of the Arctic Portal Halldor Johannsson.
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Could the two largest producers of carbon dioxide be doing more to fight climate change? Full Frame talks with Columbia Univ. climate scientist James Hansen and Catherine Potvin, a tropical forest ecologist, about how the planet can change course.
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Despite the progress being made toward vaccinating the world against the coronavirus, the next big pandemic is coming. Are we ready? Full Frame host Mike Walter talks with epidemiologist Maureen Miller and Chinese researcher Deborah Seligsohn.
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Growing, producing and shipping food are big contributors to climate change. About one-third of the global greenhouse gas emissions come from the world’s food systems, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. Food is “an instigator of climate change and it’s a victim of […]
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Full Frame interview with Anita Bhatia, deputy executive director of United Nations Women and domestic violence victim advocate, Natalia Otero about the toll the pandemic is taking on women.
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Full Frame talks with Jennifer Morris, chief executive officer of The Nature Conservancy and acclaimed nature photographer James Balog about conserving the environment.
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The Global Terrorism Index tracks the latest trends in terrorism around the world. The latest report, from 2020, found terrorism has decreased since its peak in 2014. But, far-right terrorism in the West is up 250 percent over the past five years. Early data suggests the […]
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Close to 100,000 migrants were detained by U.S. border patrol back in February of 2021. Most of the people crossing come from a region in Central America known as “The Northern Triangle.” It is composed of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
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Full Frame’s Mike Walter talks with cultural diplomacy expert, Curtis Sandberg and David Uy, executive director of the Chinese American Museum about the importance of international cultural exchange.
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As the world focus is on fighting the spread of COVID-19, the virus threat has done little to stop terror attacks in sub-Saharan Africa. Seven of the ten countries with the largest increases in terrorism deaths in 2020 were in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the […]
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Images can cut right to the heart of an issue and offer an honest unvarnished look at our world. Host Mike Walter interviewed photographers who have captured some of history’s most iconic photos. Photos make a ‘huge difference’ Carol Guzy is a four-time Pulitzer Prizer […]
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From the global economy to climate change, the world’s future hinges on the relationship between China and the United States. Tensions between the two superpowers soared in 2020. Washington blamed Beijing for the coronavirus pandemic, and the two countries remained locked in a trade war. […]
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Full Frame host Mike Walter talks with Dr. Eric Finzi, about using zinc as a form of treatment for COVID-19. And Mike talks with ‘Nurse Angela’, a registered nurse who created a podcast discussing the experiences of working in a hospital’s ICU.
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talks with experts, Dr. Jennifer Bouey and Dr. William Petri about what we’ve learned so far, and what the coming months might bring.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted education, society and work. In this week’s Full Frame, host Mike Walter talks with platform economy expert, Arun Sundararajan about the future of work.
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According to the United Nations, developing countries are disproportionately suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. The damage extends beyond public health, with impacts to access to education and other basic services, as well as an estimated $220 billion in income losses. Political scientist and economist James […]
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For many countries, the Covid-19 pandemic will leave long-lasting scars that ended decades of anti-poverty work. Extreme poverty — defined as living on $1.90 a day or less — affected more than 9 percent of the global population in 2020. If the pandemic has not […]
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Full Frame talks with veteran journalist Toby Muse and Steven Dudley, who’s followed the drug trade in Central America for the last 20 years, about how the illegal drug trade is being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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The mystery of life is now revealed in our genetic code, revolutionizing how we tackle disease, aging and reproduction. Genetic engineering has been crucial in developing vaccines, including for HPV, Ebola and, now, COVID-19. Diseases will eventually be “edited out” of humans, said Jamie Metzl, […]
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