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.
Abba Eban and Elie Wiesel, witnesses to Israel’s founding, give their thoughts on the nation’s origins and possibilities for peace in the Middle East.
A look at the environmental concerns and indigenous rights issues raised in the increasing US-Mexican timber trade. Also, a talk with human rights activist Harry Wu.
The American Midwest is becoming home to a growing number of immigrants from Sudan, Bosnia, and Southeast Asia. Here we hear about the challenges and opportunities.
With the leadership of Madeleine Albright and Hillary Clinton, the rights of women around the world have become a priority.
Kudirat Abiola was killed while fighting for democracy in Nigeria. Here we hear how she is being honored in New York City.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees talks about the 26 million refugees and internally displaced people in the world.
An International Criminal Court to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide is being created. Here we hear from some of the leading figures involved in the process.
In 1994, thousands of Cubans fled their country in makeshift boats and rafts, and some actually made it to the United States. Here we visit a museum dedicated to this Cuban exodus.
A former Yugoslav diplomat discusses the ups and downs of the ongoing peace process in the former Yugoslavia.
Three Women—one Jewish, one Christian, one Muslim—discuss their hopes for a peaceful coexistence.