104. Warning Signs of Authoritarianism
Here's the goal of this episode: to give you a practical framework for recognizing the patterns that can weaken a democracy before the answer becomes obvious. Because these days, authoritarianism oft...
30 Sep 47min
103. Seven Questions to Ask About Any Democracy
If a country holds elections, does that make it a democracy? Not necessarily. In this episode, we look beyond the ballot box and explore seven principles that help make democratic government actuall...
14 Sep 49min
102. Fascism 101: How it Rises, and Why It Matters
What is fascism—and how does it actually take hold? In this episode, we trace the rise of fascism from post–World War I Italy to Hitler’s Germany, looking at the fear, economic instability, political...
26 Aug 1h 16min
101. Becoming a Global Thinker: A Conversation with The Women in the Arena and Iron Butterfly
In this special collaborative episode, Wiser World joins The Women in the Arena and Iron Butterfly Podcast for a conversation about what it means to think like a global citizen. I sit down with Sarah...
12 Aug 1h 23min
100. Five Patterns from World History We Ignore at Our Peril
For my 100th episode, I'm sharing 5 patterns that I have learned from studying world history. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https://www.patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast Join us...
30 Jul 44min
99. Puerto Rico: Shaped by Empires, Defined by Its People
A brief historical and cultural recap of Puerto Rico for those who know little to nothing about it. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https://www.patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast Spe...
15 Jul 1h 2min
98. Spain: Layers of Identity, History, and Memory
A brief historical and cultural recap of Spain for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this layered, unique country. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https://www....
8 Jul 59min
97. Greece: A Modern Nation Built on Ancient Memory
A brief historical and cultural recap of Greece for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https...
24 Jun 1h
