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.
Daily life in Pakistan is changing, thanks to the bloodless military coup last October. On this edition, Common Ground explores Pakistan’s economic reform plans. We’ll also examine the horror of so-called honor killings.
The detention of former Chilean Dictator Augusto Pinochet in England marks a new chapter in the worldwide struggle for human rights and governmental accountability. On this edition of Common Ground, we’ll find out how nongovernmental groups in Latin America and other parts of the world are joining forces to demand justice. We’ll also learn how ancient justice systems are being used to help Rwanda recover from genocide.
"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.
From a perch inside UN headquarters in New York City, a handful of American journalists are covering the biggest stories in the world. On this edition of Common Ground, we’ll talk with New York Times UN Correspondent Barbara Crossette and former Christian Science Monitor UN Correspondent Lucia Mouat.
Racism is on the rise in Austria. Thanks in part to a resurgence of extreme right-wing politics. On this edition, Common Ground examines the rise of Austria’s controversial Freedom Party. We also talk with an American official who trains police forces in some of the world’s most dangerous places.
Cynicism is all to commonplace in American politics, but, author Paul Loeb is optimistic about the future. On this edition of Common Ground, Loeb details his vision of how individuals can engage themselves in their communities and take responsibility for their future.
Iran is expanding its role in the world. On this edition of Common Ground, two professors from Tehran University will discuss their country’s rocky relationship with the United States and the struggle between tradition and progress in Iran.
Life is challenging for many in Bangladesh. On this edition, Common Ground travels to Bangladesh to get an inside view of the garment sweatshop industry. We’ll also learn why it’s not always a good idea to drink the local water.
The expanding global marketplace is beginning to reach every corner of the world. On this edition of Common Ground we’ll feature a unique trade mission in America’s heartland. We’ll also visit with the president of the Hague Appeal for Peace—a worldwide effort to end all wars.
North and South Korea are still technically at war since the conflict between the two countries ended in an armed truce forty-six years ago. On this edition of Common Ground, the ambassador of the Republic of Korea discusses prospects for lasting peace. Plus, a State Department official talks about the strained relationship between the United States and the United Nations.