Podcasts

The Axis of Resistance and Shifting Gulf Alliances—with Dr. Hamidreza Azizi: CR Amplified ep. 9

May 18, 2026

How has the recent U.S.-Israel war on Iran shifted the balance of power in the Middle East? Dr. Hamidreza Azizi joins CR Amplified to discuss the restructuring of the Axis of Resistance, the fracturing alliances of the Gulf States, and Iran’s long-term strategy for regional deterrence

Internet Influencers and the Far-Right—with Dr. Scott Burnett: CR Amplified ep. 8

March 29, 2026

How did internet self-help culture and the online manosphere evolve into a pipeline for modern fascism? Dr. Scott Burnett joins CR Amplified to revisit the historical roots, neoliberal anxieties, and global impact of right-wing influencer culture.

Cruel Capitalism and the Rise of the Right—with Dr. AJ Bauer and Dr. Paula Chakravartty: CR Amplified ep. 7

March 29, 2026

How did Silicon Valley’s “cool capitalism” and alternative media evolve into an engine for modern authoritarianism? Dr. AJ Bauer and Dr. Paula Chakravartty join CR Amplified to unpack the political economy, media strategies, and global impact of the new American right.

U.S. Jazz Diplomacy—with James Ketterer: CR Amplified ep. 6

December 17, 2025

How did jazz evolve into an unlikely diplomatic force for the United States? Professor James Ketterer joins CR Amplified to revisit the history, tensions, and global impact of jazz diplomacy

A State is not Built with Rhetoric Alone—with H.A. Hellyer: CR Amplified ep. 5

September 13, 2025

Verbal gestures toward recognition of a Palestinian state mean little without practical policies to hold Israel accountable for its violations of international law

U.S. Missionaries in 1979’s Iran—with Matthew Shannon: CR Amplified ep. 4

May 13, 2025

U.S.-Iranian relations changed dramatically as the 1979 Islamic Revolution approached. The U.S. Christian Missionaries in Iran were not immune to these political transformations

The U.S. Presbyterian Mission in Iran— with Matthew Shannon: CR Amplified ep. 3

April 25, 2025

Many see the United States and Iran as sworn enemies, but few are aware about the deep history of the relationship between the two countries. A focal point of this shared history can be seen through Christian missionaries present in Tehran during the first half of the 20th century.

The War in Sudan—with Amira Ahmed and Manuel Schwab: CR Amplified ep. 2

July 23, 2024

Egypt’s Balancing Act

July 16, 2024

The Implementation Crisis—with Richard Falk

May 20, 2024

International law scholar Richard Falk discusses international law and politics as they pertain to the ongoing genocide committed by Israel in Gaza and the wider Palestinian plight, in addition to UN reform.

Hope in a New Generation—Mark Deets on Senegal’s New President: CR Amplified ep. 1

May 14, 2024

South Africa vs. Israel – with Jason Beckett

January 25, 2024

Voices for Peace – with Lara Friedman

January 14, 2024

From Gaza to Regional War? – with Abdalhadi Alijla

January 6, 2024

Nakba 2.0 – with Sharif ElMusa

December 20, 2023

“We Lost Our Dignity in this War” – with Nour Swirki

December 14, 2023

The Day Before – with Raja Khalidi

November 30, 2023

Non-Western Theater Elevates Local Culture

March 15, 2021

Theater Professor Jillian Campana discusses the richness of local theater traditions and the ways in which they can engage Western-dominated theater.

Theater Spotlights Social Trauma and Sexual Harassment

March 14, 2021

How theater can be used to generate community dialogue and set the stage for social change.

Biden Bolstering Diplomacy

March 9, 2021

PART II: Director of the Boston Consortium for Arab Region Studies, Denis Sullivan, discusses U.S. President Joe Biden’s foreign policy plans in the Middle East.