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Episode 31: Leadership for Contemporary Democracy with Dr. Balu

Graphic by Norie Wright MPA Fellow and CPR Podcast Manager Mahwish Khan sits down with Dr. Ramaswami Balasubramaniam to discuss how to exercise leadership to render more effective democracies in the contemporary world. They dive into a hopeful conversation about the true definition of leadership, the relationship between government leaders and grassroots citizen power, and… Read more »

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Speak Their Language: Using Simulations to Improve Financial Literacy in Teens

By Anna Guarnieri Edited by Annika McGraw Background and Problem Each day, individuals make financial decisions on spending, saving, investing, and borrowing. Without a basic understanding of the short and long-term implications of those financial decisions, individuals may miss opportunities to become more financially resilient, may be increasingly vulnerable to financial fraud, or may make… Read more »

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Trouble Behind Frontlines: How Russia’s Occupation is Re-Molding Ukraine’s Socio-Cultural Landscape

Graphic by Norie Wright By Sergiy Sydorenko Edited by Grant Ewing and Courtney Schneider Introduction The Russo-Ukrainian War has prompted many diverse discussions among western analysts. Much attention has been given to the global economic fallout caused by the war, as well as western military assistance to Ukraine. However, few are paying attention to what… Read more »