The McGill International Review

US Elections Podcast Miniseries: The Final Debate (or Revenge of the Malarkey)

As the election draws to an end, Senior Editor Justine Coutu sits down with Editors Max Clark and Sara Parker to discuss the outcome of the surprisingly smooth sailing last presidential debate and its potential impact on voting patterns.

MIR Meets: Manuel Balán

Host Mathieu Lavault sits down with Manuel Balán, Professor of Political Science at McGill University, to discuss what has thirty years of democracy meant for Chile and the main challenges facing the country.

Spotlight: The Colour of Canadian Media

This week on Spotlight, host Naomi Shi sits down with MIR Writer of the Week, Joy Kwak, to talk about her piece “The Colour of Canadian Media” and discuss how Canada's culture of white normalcy bleeds into its media.

US Elections Podcast Miniseries: Personalities, Policies, and Polarization

With the second debate substituted by town halls, writer Erling Rolseth sits down with editors Elizabeth Hurley and Max Clark to discuss the new format. Join them as they explore polarization, social media, conspiracy theories, and a plethora of other subjects in the weeks leading up to the election.

Autour Du Monde: Garret Martin

Le 19 Octobre notre présentateur Mathieu Lavault a rencontré Garret Martin, professeur de sciences politiques a l'American University. Il nous parle de la situation dans l'Union Européenne et sur les enjeux politiques, économiques, et sanitaires qui saisissent le bloc européen pendant cette pandémie du COVID-19.

 

The Untold History of the United States: The Cold War Begins

Host Mathieu Lavault meets again with Professor Peter Kuznick of American University to continue their discussion of The Untold History of the United States, where they investigate the United States’ push for global hegemony as the Cold War begins to unravel.

MIR Meets: Alfredo Saad-Silho

Host Mathieu Lavault sits down with Professor Alfredo Saad-Silho of King's College London to discuss Brazil and the impact of COVID-19 on its people,  political power, and inequality in the country.

Autour Du Monde: Marie-Joelle Zahar

Notre présentateur Mathieu Lavault a rencontré Marie-Joelle Zahar, professeure de sciences politiques à l’Université de Montréal. Elle nous parle de la situation au Liban, plus particulièrement de la corruption, de l’économie et de la géopolitique de la région.

MIR Meets: Judith Sunderland

Host Mathieu Lavault sits down with Judith Sunderland, the acting deputy director for Human Rights Watch’s Europe and Central division, to discuss the harsh flight that many refugees make when crossing the Mediterranean in order to find a better life in Europe.

The Untold History of the United States: The Bomb

Host Mathieu Lavault reunites with Professor Peter Kuznick of American University to continue their discussion of The Untold History of the United States. In this episode, both discuss the United States' use of the Atomic Bomb in Japan and its implications in the world order.