The Wilson Center

Jan 31 2025 500 ep. 31 mins 1.7k
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Is the US Losing the AI Race?

Jan 31 2025 14 mins  
In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski speaks with Kellee Wicker, Director of the Wilson Center’s Science and Technology Innovation Program, about China’s DeepSeek AI breakthrough. They discuss its implications for US AI strategy, global competition, and the future of innovation.

Who Owns Tradition? Ukraine’s Church Controversy

Jan 26 2025 7 mins  
Listen to Izabella Tabarovsky read Andriy Fert’s analysis of the controversy about tradition and ownership currently surrounding the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC).

A Regional Approach to Fighting Organized Crime in Latin America

Jan 23 2025 24 mins  
In this episode of Plaza Central, guest host Catherine Osborn explores a new Latin America security initiative involving 18 countries, the Inter-American Development Bank, and Interpol. Katherine Aguirre of the Igarapé Institute and Joana Monteiro of the Getulio Vargas Foundation discuss how regional cooperation could help the fight against organized crime, which often spurs migra

From Headlines to Trendlines: US Policy and the Future of the Middle East

Jan 23 2025 19 mins  
In this episode of Need to Know, host John Milewski speaks with Merissa Khurma, Director of the Wilson Center's Middle East Program, to explore the evolving geopolitical landscape of the region and what it means for the new administration. From shifting alliances to economic opportunities and humanitarian challenges, this conversation provides key insights for policymakers navigati

Driving Impact: How Civil Society is Energizing US-Africa Trade

Jan 20 2025 30 mins  
In this episode of Beyond a Single Story, we explore the role of civil society in maximizing the impact of the AGOA with Ndidi Nwuneli, President and CEO of The One Campaign. Her conversation with Oge and Witney explores how trade, investment, and human rights factor into in the US-Africa partnership, reflecting on AGOA's untapped potential and what’s needed to drive meaningful c

Remembering President Carter's Canada Connection

Jan 12 2025 14 mins  
Back from hiatus, Beth and Chris begin 2025 talking about the very special commitment that President Carter had to the US/Canada relationship. The CANUSA team remembers Carter's extraordinary life, decades in politics, and global impact on the world stage.

The Year for Crypto

Jan 12 2025 14 mins  
Join co-hosts Alan Rechtschaffen and Kellee Wicker for a wrap-up of 2024 and a brief review of what's ahead in 2025, in an episode recorded just before the close of 2024. Hear more about our take on the renewed focus on monetary and fiscal policy implications of crypto in the new administration, which is putting up pro-crypto picks for key roles, and why we think this is the year w

Resetting US Strategy in the Indo-Pacific

Jan 05 2025 15 mins  
In this episode, Need to Know host John Milewski explores America’s evolving role in the Indo-Pacific with Shihoko Goto, Director of the Wilson Center's Indo-Pacific program. Topics include U.S. alliances, China’s growing influence, and strategies for the new administration to strengthen regional partnerships.

How AGOA Supports African Businesses: a Bonus Conversation with Jas Bedi

Dec 26 2024 29 mins  
Last week, Oge and Witney spoke with Jas Bedi, a Kenyan business leader and chairman of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance. In this longer conversation, Jas, Oge, and Witney touch not only on AGOA but on other topics that directly impact business investment related to AGOA. Tune in to hear more about Jas’ background as well as his views on domestic legislation processes, second-ha

Latin America in 2024

Dec 19 2024 18 mins  
In this year-end episode of Plaza Central, host Benjamin Gedan, director of the Wilson Center’s Latin America Program, is joined by analyst James Bosworth to review a consequential year for Latin America that saw a peaceful transfer of power in Guatemala, Brazil’s presidency of the G20, record migration, and the troubling rise of organized crime. Bosworth, a Global Fellow in th