Wiser World

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, e

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 c

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/w

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.

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 c

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 a

96. Mexico: A Country of Ancient Roots and Global Influence

A brief historical and cultural recap of Mexico for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For more resources and a

95. New Zealand: How a Remote Island Became a Modern State

A brief historical and cultural recap of New Zealand for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For more resources

Introducing: Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat | The Mary Celeste: The Ghost Ship of the Atlantic

Dr. Harini Bhat is a clinical pharmacist and storyteller obsessed with the moments in history that still can't be fully explained. Every week she investigates real events

94. Bhutan: Understanding One of the World's Most Unique Countries

A brief historical and cultural recap of Bhutan for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For additional resources

93. Hawai'i: A History Everyone Should Know

A brief historical and cultural recap of Hawai'i for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this incredible place. For additional resources, head to Pat

92. Understanding Eid Al-Adha: A Primer for Beginners // Shahnila Ahmad

In this episode, my guest, Shahnila Ahmad, explains the holy month of Dhul Hijjah and the holiday of Eid al-Adha to those who know little to nothing about it. You can als

91. Eight Qualities of a Peacemaker: What I've Learned as a Student of Peacemaking

In this episode, I share my final reflections—what I have learned about peacemakers from the last year of studying peacemaking and learning from peacemakers. I share 8 qu

Introducing: No Such Thing

I'm excited to share a preview of a new podcast we think you’d enjoy: No Such Thing No Such Thing is a show where three best friends and journalists settle their dumb ar

90. Human Dignity: The Bedrock of Cultures of Peace // Brett Scharffs

In this episode, I interview Professor Brett Scharffs, the director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at BYU. His extensive bio is found here. He j

89. Lebanon: The History Behind the Headlines

Lebanon has been in the headlines for months — but the real story goes back 3,000 years. In less than an hour, get the context you've been missing: Phoenicians, civil war

88. Conflict Avoidance Leads to Conflict: How Skilled Negotiators Build Lasting Peace // Stan Christensen

What does negotiation have to do with peacemaking? Turns out, A LOT. Stan Christensen has spent decades negotiating in over 75 countries — between governments, ethnic gro

87. Peacemakers Who Changed History: Part 2

Today we explore the stories of five MORE impactful peacemakers throughout the world: Wangari Maathai, José Ramos-Horta, Mohandas Gandhi, Rigoberta Menchú, and Mairead Co

86. Women at the Peace Table: Why It Works and Why It's Still a Struggle // Sanam Naraghi Anderlini

In this episode, I sit down with Sanam Naraghi Anderlini — peace strategist, founder of the International Civil Society Action Network and one of the architects of UN Sec

85. Peacemakers Who Changed History: Part 1

Today we explore the stories of five impactful peacemakers throughout the world: Bertha Von Suttner, Nelson Mandela, Eleanor Roosevelt, Óscar Arias, and Leymah Gbowee. Th