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.
The politics and the activism surrounding Northern Ireland are undergoing radical change. On this edition of Common Ground, we talk with an American publisher deeply involved in the movement toward peace in Northern Ireland. We also speak with the woman in charge of the United Nations’ latest Human Development Report.
Vladimir Putin is ushering in a new era in Russia, but many in the West are still unsure of his motives. On this edition of Common Ground, we learn more about Putin’s motivations, and we get an update on the conflict in Chechnya.
The Olympic Games begin next month in Sydney, Australia. This week on Common Ground, we explore the impact corruption and scandals are having on the games. And we investigate Australia’s controversial treatment of the Aborigines.
Humanitarian crises are springing up across the globe at an alarming rate. On this edition of Common Ground, we find out how Britain, Canada, and Australia respond to humanitarian needs.
"Capitalism, Democracy, and Ralph’s Pretty Good Grocery Store" is the name of a new book by Professor John Mueller. On this edition of Common Ground, Mueller explains the book’s title and offers a spirited defense of capitalism and democracy as positive forces in the world.
Albania is one of Europe’s poorest countries, but the ruling Socialist party is hoping to change that distinction. On this edition of Common Ground, we find out how Albania is working to promote tourism. And we find out how women across the globe rate the recent Beijing+5 conference.
Africa is a continent in conflict. On this edition of Common Ground, we get an update on the border war between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Plus we find out how Mozambique and South Africa are looking toward the future.
Nearly sixty different governments have ruled Italy since World War II. But despite the apparent domestic instability, Italy is re-establishing itself as a world leader. On this edition of Common Ground, we visit with an Italian Foreign Minister about his country’s future. Plus our special international radio series continues.
It’s been nearly three years since Hong Kong transitioned from British to Chinese rule. On this edition of Common Ground, we find out how day-to-day life has changed in Hong Kong. And we air the third segment from our special series on international radio.
Voters in Mexico head to the polls in July to elect a new president and Congress. We preview the election on this edition of Common Ground. And we air the second segment from our special series on international radio.