From 1980 to 2004 the Stanley Center produced Common Ground, an award-winning weekly radio program on world affairs.
Common Ground, a weekly radio program on world affairs, ran from 1980 to 2004. Hundreds of public and noncommerical radio stations across the United States and Canada depended on Common Ground for news and in-depth analysis of critical international issues.
During its tenure, Common Ground earned a reputation for excellence in broadcast journalism and was honored by the Robert F. Kennedy Awards, the Clarion Awards, the New York Festivals, the National Headliner Awards, the American Women in Radio and Television, and other recognitions.
Over the years, Common Ground was produced and hosted by Jeff Martin, Jim Berard, Mary Gray-Davidson, Keith Porter, and Kristin McHugh. This archive contains the audio and transcript files of the show.
Do Americans really care about world affairs? This edition examines how things have changed for at least one midwestern city since September 11. We also update Great Britain’s higher education funding crisis.
Twelve European countries are now using the same currency. In this program, find out how everyday citizens are adjusting to the Euro. Plus, Mexican authorities are hunting down serial killers along the US-Mexican border.
The CIA is playing a high profile role in the US-led war on terrorism. Former CIA director Stansfield Turner examines the agency’s role in the campaign. Two experts also assess Iraq’s “axis of evil” status.
Life for many people of South Asian origin remains difficult in the face of the global war on terrorism. An Afghan refugee, a humanitarian worker, and a Pakistani American are each coping differently with the post-September 11 realities. Plus, Pakistan is cracking down on fundamentalist schools.
Nearly two billion people around the globe don’t have access to clean drinking water. Learn how one program’s simple solutions are turning river water into potable water in Kenya. Plus, assessing the global threat of genocide
It’s not exactly Disney World, but the creator of Stalinworld has high hopes. This week on Common Ground tour an unusual Lithuanian theme park.
Plus, hear the latest in high tech music from Eastern Europe.
After years of ethnic conflict, Macedonia is striving to establish a more efficient and effective government structure. Six Macedonian mayors are looking to the American Midwest for guidance. And meet one New York man who spends his time spinning globes.
Education isn’t a priority for Mexico’s child street vendors. One group is transforming the streets into classrooms for Mexico’s child vendors. Plus, a report on why Viagra is more popular than birth-control pills in Japan.
Nearly two billion people around the globe don’t have access to clean drinking water. Learn how one program’s simple solutions are turning river water into potable water in Kenya. Plus, assessing the global threat of genocide.
Muslims around the world are falling victim to increased scrutiny, discrimination, and violence in the wake of the September 11 attacks. Learn how Muslims in Britain are coping. Plus, Europe’s changing security alliances.