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.
German reunification brought down the wall, but it didn’t necessarily erase racism and hatred. This week on Common Ground, hear the emotional story of one woman who is trying to erase her neo-Nazi past.
The implications of the September 11th attacks on the United States seem endless. This week on Common Ground, we’ll hear how foreign journalists based in America are covering the story. And later we’ll hear how the world is coping with millions of new refugees being created by the war in central Asia.
Hungary is one of several former Communist states seeking entry into the European Union. On this edition of Common Ground, learn why Hungary’s health care system hardly meets European standards and how bureaucracy is threatening Hungary’s fledgling wine industry.
Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim country, is searching for stability amid political turmoil and separatist violence. This week on Common Ground, learn more about the country’s independent media and censorship issues as we conclude our special series, “Crisis in Indonesia.”
Indonesia is facing an uncertain future. Political turmoil and separatist violence are threatening the stability of the world’s fourth largest country. This is the first of a two-part special series, "Crisis in Indonesia."
Every year the US government sends billions of dollars in aid to developing countries, and American corporations and organizations give millions more. This Common Ground discusses the trials and tribulations of the development aid process. Plus, Helen Thomas’ view from the “front row” of the White House press briefing room.
To many, music is a form of art and entertainment. But to others around the world music is also an instrument of identity and social change. This week on Common Ground, hear the sounds of Uruguay’s and Trinidad and Tobago’s native music.
Humanitarian intervention is a hot political topic these days thanks to ongoing armed conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, and the Balkans. And while the individual desire to help seems obvious, political willingness remains a source of strong debate. On this edition of Common Ground, learn why humanitarian intervention isn’t always as easy as it sounds.
Nearly twelve years ago millions of Chinese students in Tiananmen Square grabbed the world’s attention with their bold defiance of the Chinese government. On this Common Ground, an editor of "The Tiananmen Papers" details decisions made at the highest level of China’s ruling party during the crisis.
Although foot and mouth disease is no longer front-page news, it’s still wreaking havoc in parts of Europe. This week on Common Ground, we’ll find out how the British are coping with the crisis. And we’ll learn why fewer and fewer are seeking higher education in Britain.