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.
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.
Journalism is a dangerous profession. That’s especially true for reporters and editors who live and work in Sierra Leone. On this Common Ground, we profile three award-winning journalists from Sierra Leone.
New studies indicate global warming is increasing at an alarming rate. On this Common Ground, the executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme discusses this disturbing trend. Also included is an update on Hungary’s disastrous environmental spill.
Secretary of State Colin Powell is adding fuel to the international debate on the effectiveness of sanctions. On this edition of Common Ground, doctors and relief workers inside Iraq discuss the impact sanctions are having on that country. And an examination of the role sanctions play in international policy.
Economic and social conditions are casting a shadow on Romania’s bid to join the European Union. This Common Ground investigates allegations of police violence and brutality in Romania. Also, two journalists give their insights on Chinese media.
The globalization trend is alarming labor unions across the world. On this edition of Common Ground, we find out how unions in Argentina are trying to protect workers from globalization’s downside. Plus we learn why beef from Argentina isn’t welcome in the United States.
Enormous growth along the US-Mexico border is reaping a harvest of environmental problems. On this edition of Common Ground, find out what both countries are doing to tackle the issue. Also, learn how the World Bank is fighting poverty.
Civil war in the former Yugoslavia forced thousands of Bosnians to flee their homeland for parts of Europe and the United States. On this edition of Common Ground, find out how one Bosnian family is adjusting to life in America. Plus, learn how one American university is shaping young Bulgarians into future democratic leaders and freethinking journalists.
Almost two million Afghan refugees live in Iran. This edition of Common Ground includes a visit to a refugee camp just 50 miles from the Afghan border and features stories from Serbian refugees who are still stuck in Hungary.
Houston, Texas, is famous for its oil wells, rodeos, and barbecue. But Houston is also an international center for trade, technology, and culture. This edition of Common Ground explores the global connections of America’s fourth largest city.