The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Air date: April 1, 2015) – Recently the Hinckley Institute of Politics hosted a debate: “Was the War in Afghanistan Worth it?” The conflict that has occupied American military forces since 2001 seemingly has no end. Some contend America has achieved its stated goals in Afghanistan – while others feel…
The Hinckley Institute Radio Hour (Air date: March 25, 2015) – The Hinckley Institute of Politics recently hosted the 17th Annual Rocco C. and Marion S. Siciliano Forum, Considerations on the Status of the American Society. This year’s theme: “The Future of U.S.-Latin American Relations.” Latin America’s influence on the U.S. is increasingly significant, whether…
Following the deadly September 11 attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya last month, Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz is among those in the House who believe the Obama Administration failed to respond to security threats in the weeks and months before. After a recent trip to Libya, the lawmaker, who is chair of the House Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations, will help lead a Congressional hearing on the issue tomorrow.
The alleged killing of 16 Afghan civilians by an American soldier has raised serious questions about the future of U.S.forces in Afghanistan. U.S. Army Colonel Robert Cassidy, a professor at the U.S. Naval War College, most recently served in Afghanistanas special assistant to the operational commander from 2010 to 2011. Now, he’s in Utahto speak to the Salt Lake Committee on Foreign Relations this evening.
Among three remote tribes in southern Ethiopia, if an infant is determined to be cursed, or “mingi,” it’s a death sentence. As Utahjournalist Matthew LaPlante learned when he traveled there with Salt Lake Tribune photographer Rick Egan, some are trying to put a stop to the practice of killing these children, but they still have a long road ahead.
A population explosion from 400,000 in the mid-20th Century to more than 13 million today earns Karachi, Pakistan, the title of an “instant city” in a new book authored by Morning Edition co-host Steve Inskeep. Instant City: Life and Death in Karachi chronicles the rise of the global city through Inskeep’s reporting from the volatile region. He spoke with KCPW’s Jeff Robinson about what he learned from his research and from talking with everyday people in Karachi.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela Patrick Duddy understands that country’s tumultuous relationship with the United States perhaps better than anyone, after having been expelled by President Hugo Chavez during the Bush Administration. Duddy, now a visiting senior lecturer at Duke University, was in Salt Lake City Wednesday to share his experiences with the Salt Lake Committee on Foreign Relations.
Segment 1: In a new memoir, John Price traces his journey from immigrant to prominent Utah businessman to diplomat. But he also outlines his thoughts on foreign policy and public service. On Wednesday, he joins Jennifer to talk about the American Dream and giving back. Guest: John Price, former ambassador to Mauritius and author of…
Just after the September 11th attacks, radio producer Scott Carrier drove from his home in Salt Lake City to Chicago, asking people along the way if they were ready to go to war. Then he went to Afghanistan, wanting to meet “the enemy” firsthand. His new e-book, Prisoner of Zion, weaves stories from that country with tales from Utah, making sense of how the human race can rise above fear and anger.
Salt Lake City is hosting the National Conference for Tourism Professionals this year. It’s where state and city tourism officials from across the country learn about new trends in beefing up the tourism industry. The three-day conference at the Grand America Hotel wraps up today and as KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, the focus is making travel easier by harnessing the latest technology and loosening up travel regulations.
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