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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Saving Our Cities

A final report from the United Nation’s Habitat II conference in Istanbul.

The Ugandan Future

Three Ugandans share their optimism about Uganda’s future.

Inside Turkey

A look at the host city and country of the United Nation’s Habitat II conference.

Sharing the Prize

Human rights activists from Africa learn from the US civil rights movement.

Women and Shelter

Our second report from the United Nation’s Habitat II conference in Istanbul.

Problems and Promise in South Africa

The outgoing US ambassador to South Africa on the future of that country.

Cities in Distress

Our first report from the United Nation’s Habitat II conference in Istanbul.

Italian Economy; Global Governance

An on-site report on conditions in Italy. Also, the work of the Commission on Global Governance.

Beijing Briefings: US Commitments

Official US delegates to the Fourth World Conference on Women and others outline US pledges to women.

The American South and the World

How globalization affects the Southeast region of the United States.