Common Ground Archive

From 1980 to 2004 the Stanley Center produced Common Ground, an award-winning weekly radio program on world affairs.

About Common Ground

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.

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How NAFTA has affected human rights in Mexico. Also, a British filmmaker of Indian descent looks at English society.


A look at the UN’s latest Human Development Report.


An expert warns that the US is drifting toward isolationism.


An overview of the UN’s plan to eradicate poverty.


Two experts on Hong Kong’s transfer from British rule to the People’s Republic of China.


Hawaiian natives demand rights to their homeland. Also, the surprising success of a young African nation.


Columnist Colman McCarthy on creating a more peaceful world.


Defining the massive environmental and health problems facing Russia.


A look at new efforts to promote healing from the wounds of war.


UN officials and experts on a new vision for the institution.