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		<description><![CDATA[We seek to elevate the discourse of contemporary issues and discuss the globe's challenges with scholars and researchers from all over the world.]]></description>
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		<itunes:author>Ankine Antaram</itunes:author>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We seek to elevate the discourse of contemporary issues and discuss the globe's challenges with scholars and researchers from all over the world.]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Scholars Circle - Podcast - Sunday, August 30, 2026]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[We seek to elevate the discourse of contemporary issues and discuss the globe's challenges with scholars and researchers from all over the world.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Guest: Roberto J. Gonz&aacute;lez is a professor of anthropology at San Jose State University , Ori Swed  Associate Professor of Sociology at Texas Tech University and Hugh Gusterson is Professor of Anthropology and Public Policy at the University of British Colombias 
Jennifer Trahan is a Clinical Professor and Director of the Concentration in International Law and Human Rights at NYU&rsquo;s Center for Global Affairs.
You can hear this and other interviews at <a href="https://scholarscircle.org" target="_blank" >www.scholarscircle.org</a>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sunday, August 23, 2026 - Wildfires have been raging in North America, Europe and South America and have grown significantly worse worldwide. Is the worsening of these fires due to climate change? And what needs to be done to either mitigate or adapt to these new realities?  ]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[We seek to elevate the discourse of contemporary issues and discuss the globe's challenges with scholars and researchers from all over the world.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Guest: Doug Specht, Chartered Geographer, Head of School of Media & Communication, University of Westminster, Daniel Swain, climate scientist, University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources
You can hear this and other interviews at <a href="https://scholarscircle.org" target="_blank" >www.scholarscircle.org</a>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sunday, August 16, 2026 - Does the world's aging population mean fewer wars in the future? What exactly is a geriatric peace?
Then, we explore a new book on the peaceful uses of nuclear power.]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[We seek to elevate the discourse of contemporary issues and discuss the globe's challenges with scholars and researchers from all over the world.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Guest: Mark L. Haas is Duquesne Professor of Political Science at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and Jacob Hamblin is Professor of History at Oregon State University.
You can hear this and other interviews at <a href="https://scholarscircle.org" target="_blank" >www.scholarscircle.org</a>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sunday, August 9, 2026 - The Greater Horn of Africa, in Northeastern Africa, faces a severe food insecurity. In Sudan 19 million-plus people facing acute hunger 825,000 children under 5 expected to suffer from Severe Acute Malnutrition in 2026. And 12-14 million people severely food insecure in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. What are the root causes and immediate effects of this famine? How can the world help address food insecurity in this region?
Then, The United Kingdom has a new Prime Minister. He is the 7th Prime Minister in the last decade, a remarkable instability for the nation. First of all, who is Andy Burnham? Why did he replace Kier Starmer? Why has the UK had such instability? Is it because of the decision to leave the EU, or what is called Brexit? And what does Burnhams leadership suggest for the future of the UK?  ]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[We seek to elevate the discourse of contemporary issues and discuss the globe's challenges with scholars and researchers from all over the world.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Guest: Merry Fitzpatrick is Research Assistant Professor at Tufts University and Patrick Diamond Professor in Pubic Policy in the School of Sociology, Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London 
You can hear this and other interviews at <a href="https://scholarscircle.org" target="_blank" >www.scholarscircle.org</a>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sunday, August 2, 2026 - Climate change will lead to climate migration. There has been a renewed interest in adaptation strategies. Mitigation efforts seek to limit the amount of greenhouse gases in the environment to slow climate change. But adaptation recognizes that the climate has changed and we as a society and as a planet must adapt to these rising temperatures and the changing ecosystem. We will explore some of the challenges for adaptation. ]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:01:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[We seek to elevate the discourse of contemporary issues and discuss the globe's challenges with scholars and researchers from all over the world.]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Guest: Jesse M. Keenan is Associate Professor of Real Estate at Tulane School of Architecture and Matt Hauer is Charles B. Nam Associate Professor, Department of Sociology - Center for Demography and Population Health at Florida State University  
You can hear this and other interviews at <a href="http://scholarscircle.org" target="_blank" >www.scholarscircle.org</a>]]></itunes:summary>
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