How is Latin America fighting neoliberalism?

How is Latin America fighting neoliberalism?

By Kathryn Lehman, Walescka Pino-Ojeda and Genaro Oliveira As critical media consumers, the next time we see protests against a government in Latin America, we may be observing the necessary exercise of democratic rights. Because the real catastrophe may be that...
What are the politics of humour? 🔊

What are the politics of humour? 🔊

Humour affects many things: our health, our disposition, our relationships, and our organisations. Can it also help change politics in society? Maria Armoudian discusses the origins, philosophy, and politics of humor with Amber Day, John Morreall and Peter McGraw....
What is the current state of comedy in the media? 🔊

What is the current state of comedy in the media? 🔊

The Daily Show founder Lizz Winstead and Maria Armoudian discuss the birth of The Daily Show, the death of Air America Radio, and the state of the media and comedy today. Lizz Winstead is co-creator and former head writer of The Daily Show and the co-founder of Air...
Is Trumpism the end of globalism? 🔊

Is Trumpism the end of globalism? 🔊

The new mood of anti-globalism around the world often focuses on the fear of immigrants and the effects of global trade. From Brexit to the rise of the right in Europe and the triumph of Trump in the United States, citizens of the very regions of the world that have...

Where is Europe heading? ▶

Simon Green, John Morgan, and Mark Amsler join Maria Armoudian to discuss where Europe is heading in the wake of Brexit and the recent French and UK election results. This discussion was hosted by the European Institute at the University of Auckland. Simon Green is a...
What are the implications of Brexit? 🔊

What are the implications of Brexit? 🔊

What are the implications of Brexit for the UK and Europe? After more than forty years of membership, the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union presents unprecedented legislative and constitutional challenges. In a public lecture given at the University of Auckland...