Joining Andy and Emily in the studio is Travis Wussow from the ERLC. Together, they discuss human rights and the oppression of various minority and religious groups in China. As China's economic power has grown, so has it's ability to silence the international community calling out those abuses. Travis Wussow serves as the Vice President for Public Policy and General Counsel. Travis led the ERLC’s first international office located in the Middle East prior to joining the Washington DC office. He received a B.B.A. in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law. Emily and Andy's Story: https://apnews.com/article/7544b322a254ebea1693e387d83d9d8b

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Emily and Katie discuss the history of the Syrian civil war, human rights abuses by ISIS and the Syrian regime, and the world's involvement in the conflict over the years.

Emily’s Podcast – Episode 2: Syria

Emily and Andy are joined by Dr. Kenisha Linton as they discuss the representation of women and people of color in police forces. This representation creates a feeling of ownership and community in minority groups. Hagia Sofia https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/07/01/hagia-sophia-erdogan-erase-turkeys-christian-past/ Russia: https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/07/god-and-man-in-moscow/ Hong Kong https://thechinacollection.org/article-38-hong-kongs-national-security-law-yes-want-get/ Dr Kenisha Linton: https://vimeo.com/297695131 https://www.gre.ac.uk/people/rep/faculty-of-business/dr-kenisha-linton

Episode #9 – Liberty & Policing

A new podcast from Emily discussing geo-political happenings, human rights, and politics, for beginners. In this first episode, Emily fields questions from friend Katie about all the things she ever wanted to know about Guantamano Bay.

Emily’s Podcast: A World News Podcast for Beginners

Mark Meynell joins Emily and Andy to discuss his book "A Wilderness of Mirrors," and how a break down of societal order has contributed to an environment of conspiracy theories, "othering," and tribal tendencies. They also discuss some happenings in the news and "This Month in Liberty." Andy's Story: EU sanctions against Russia over the Crimean annexation due to expire; https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/sanctions/ukraine-crisis/history-ukraine-crisis/ Emily's Story: SYRIA – what is happening now? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-51763926 For more information on Mark's books and research visit: https://www.markmeynell.net

Episode #8 – Liberty in A Fearful Culture

In the latest episode of the Liberty.Earth podcast, Andy and Emily discuss what it's like to be Ph.D students living on lockdown, navigating the world of public health and human rights, and the power of volunteering.

Episode 7 – The #CovidCast

Join Andy & Emily as they discuss Vladimir Putin and what's happening in Yemen. They interview special guest Charles Hoare to discuss the effects that diplomacy can have on issues such as religious persecution and human rights.

Diplomacy and Religion Persecution

Our co-hosts take a turn in the studio with a wide ranging discussion including: human liberty, the need for us all to keep a healthy sense of historical perspective, and some fun surprises!

Episode #5: Emily and the Editor

Dr. Russell Moore talks religious liberty, while Andy and Emily give a provocative take on recent news. Andy's storyhttps://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/world/2019-08-12/dictators-last-stand Emily's Storieshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-48607723 Does the US promote human rights and liberal democracy globally? yes? https://www.cfr.org/expert-brief/whys-and-hows-promoting-democracy no? https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/when-human-rights-become-handicap-us-foreign-policy Seagull staredown: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49261385 Dr Russell Moore and the ERLC: https://erlc.com/

Interview with Russell Moore

Hazel Thompson, freelance photo journalist, joins for a discussion on the issues of human trafficking and slavery.  Andy and Emily talk politics and global power, the reintegration of Nigerian women associated with Boko Haram into society, and sustainability.  Show Noteswww.hazelthompson.comwww.takenebook.comhttps://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/safe-car-wash/id1391799915?mt=8ijm.org

Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery

Zoe Smith, head of advocacy for Open Doors UK, joins the show from London for a hard hitting look at persecution of religious minorities, the purpose of advocacy, and how the loss of religious freedom and belief impacts the plight of women and children across the world.

Freedom of Religion and Belief

Michael Davis, host of the podcast Ask Away, joins Emily and Andy to discuss liberty and Millennials, liberty and the Christian Church, and liberty in the current political climate. Also featured are natural disasters, African migration patterns, high-tech toilets, and more!

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