73. Venezuela 101 Part 3/3: Maduro, Hyperinflation, and Migration (2013 - 2026)
This is Part 3 of 3 of the Venezuela 101 series: a foundational history of Venezuela. This episode is a concise history of Venezuela from 2013 - early 2026, designed for those who know little to nothi...
27 Jan 1h 1min
72. Venezuela 101 Part 2/3: Hugo Chávez and the Bolivarian Revolution (1989 - 2013)
This is Part 2 of 3 of the Venezuela 101 series: a foundational history of Venezuela. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Venezuela from 1989 to 2013, designed for those who know little...
20 Jan 59min
71. Venezuela 101 Part 1/3: Venezuela Before Chávez (1498 to 1988)
This is Part 1 of 3 of the Venezuela 101 series: a foundational history of Venezuela. This episode is a concise, foundational history of Venezuela from 1498 to 1988, designed for those who know little...
12 Jan 56min
70. Venezuela 101: Cultural Preface
This is a Cultural Preface to the Venezuela 101 history series. It is not designed to be entirely comprehensive, as no culture or people are all the same. But, it is designed to help listeners meet th...
6 Jan 26min
69. Common Ground: Birth & Death — Rituals for Life's First & Final Moments
In this episode of the Common Ground series, we're diving into unique rituals from around the world that honor both birth and death, which is something we all share. We cover: • Navajo Fir...
9 Dec 202543min
68. A Table For Everyone: One Syrian’s Journey of Resilience and Welcome // Yassin Terou
Today we’re stepping into a story that blends together the last few month’s topics (Syria, Food, Hospitality) with my guest, Yassin Terou. Yassin Terou is a Syrian-born entrepreneur and American d...
19 Nov 202557min
67. Common Ground: Hospitality — The Universal Language of Welcome
Food may be the universal need, but hospitality is the universale virtue. In the second episode of the Common Ground series, we're diving into how different cultures practice hospitality, and how th...
6 Nov 202540min
66. Common Ground: Food — The First Language We All Speak
No matter where you go in the world, everyone needs to eat, and preferably eat together. Eating together is one of our oldest human instincts. In this first episode of the Common Ground series, we'r...
22 Okt 202533min
