Welcome to the Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast where thought-provoking conversations meet the crossroads of culture, conflict, and global issues. Co-hosted by Mark Muller Stuart, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, and Aminatta Forna, this podcast stands as a unique platform for exploring the world’s most pressing challenges through the lens of international dialogue and cultural exchange.
Mark Muller Stuart, an experienced international lawyer and conflict resolver, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, a Colombian writer and global affairs educator, and Aminatta Forna, a celebrated writer and director at the Lannan Centre for Poetics and Social Practice, bring their diverse backgrounds and insights to the forefront, offering listeners a rich tapestry of perspectives from the Beyond Borders International Festival and beyond.
Listeners can expect to be part of an ongoing world dialogue, with episodes featuring enlightening talks on climate change, peace, and literature, alongside interviews by prominent journalists like Jim Naughtie and Razia Iqbal. The podcast not only delves into historical narratives but also addresses contemporary global crises, offering a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of global security, peace, and development.
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Welcome to the Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast where thought-provoking conversations meet the crossroads of culture, conflict, and global issues. Co-hosted by Mark Muller Stuart, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, and Aminatta Forna, this podcast stands as a unique platform for exploring the world’s most pressing challenges through the lens of international dialogue and cultural exchange.
Mark Muller Stuart, an experienced international lawyer and conflict resolver, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, a Colombian writer and global affairs educator, and Aminatta Forna, a celebrated writer and director at the Lannan Centre for Poetics and Social Practice, bring their diverse backgrounds and insights to the forefront, offering listeners a rich tapestry of perspectives from the Beyond Borders International Festival and beyond.
Listeners can expect to be part of an ongoing world dialogue, with episodes featuring enlightening talks on climate change, peace, and literature, alongside interviews by prominent journalists like Jim Naughtie and Razia Iqbal. The podcast not only delves into historical narratives but also addresses contemporary global crises, offering a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of global security, peace, and development.
Beyond Borders Scotland: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/
Beyond Borders International Festival: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/festival/
Blair to Brexit Britain and Beyond with Alastair Campbell and Jonathan Powell | Ep 31
Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast
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Blair to Brexit Britain and Beyond with Alastair Campbell and Jonathan Powell | Ep 31
This episode of the Beyond Borders Podcast offers a rare and compelling look into British politics through the eyes of two of its key players from the Blair administration, Alastair Campbell and Jonathan Powell. Recorded live from the idyllic grounds of Traquair House during the Beyond Borders International Festival 2022, this discussion is not just a retrospective on their time in government but an insightful dialogue on the impact of Brexit, the challenges of mental health in politics, and the future of British governance.
Guests:
Alastair Campbell: Former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy and co-host of the podcast ‘The Rest is Politics’.
Jonathan Powell: Former Downing Street Chief of Staff and Chief British Government Negotiator on Northern Ireland.
Find out more:
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The Rest Is Politics: https://therestispolitics.supportingcast.fm/Produced by FoSho STUDIOS
Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast
Welcome to the Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast where thought-provoking conversations meet the crossroads of culture, conflict, and global issues. Co-hosted by Mark Muller Stuart, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, and Aminatta Forna, this podcast stands as a unique platform for exploring the world’s most pressing challenges through the lens of international dialogue and cultural exchange.
Mark Muller Stuart, an experienced international lawyer and conflict resolver, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, a Colombian writer and global affairs educator, and Aminatta Forna, a celebrated writer and director at the Lannan Centre for Poetics and Social Practice, bring their diverse backgrounds and insights to the forefront, offering listeners a rich tapestry of perspectives from the Beyond Borders International Festival and beyond.
Listeners can expect to be part of an ongoing world dialogue, with episodes featuring enlightening talks on climate change, peace, and literature, alongside interviews by prominent journalists like Jim Naughtie and Razia Iqbal. The podcast not only delves into historical narratives but also addresses contemporary global crises, offering a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of global security, peace, and development.
Beyond Borders Scotland: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/
Beyond Borders International Festival: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/festival/
