The podcast is a recap of the live show from The Perspective Radio on the theme “Heroes and Villains”. The show starts with an introduction from Olga who also gives a brief overview of Julian Assange’s persona. She then opens up the topic for a discussion: should Assange, and whistleblowing
The Notorious E.C.G. – Kingpin Robin Hood Or Menace To Society?
This is a tale of rags to riches. This is the tale of a man who received no formal education past third grade. The story of a man who grew up on the streets of Mexico. The son of a poor farmer, who worked hard to create a multimillion-dollar empire.
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Obama’s Legacy: Still Hopeful?
As the midterm elections approach in the US, most people have grown accustomed to President Trump. It is now possible then, to look back at Barack Obama’s presidency. Campaigning for ‘change’ and a vision of a brighter future, Obama became a symbol of hope for many. But this begs the
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The Case Of The EU’s Martin Selmayr
He has been called everything. A character from a novel, the Frank Underwood of the European Commission, a man who could sell his mom and dad, a monster that makes Brussels sway. Only exceptional people can evoke that much passion. If you have heard about Martin Selmayr, chances are that
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How Fidel Castro Inspired The Left In Latin America
Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz passed away in November 2016 and his death sparked varied reactions across the globe. Hated and admired by so many, Castro is a legend not only in Cuba, but throughout all of Latin America and the world. He was also an inspiration to well-known Latin American
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From Hero To Zero
“It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it” These were the first sentences of Aung San Suu Kyi’s 1991 speech “Freedom from Fear” published in a book