Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast

Join Mark Muller Stuart as he talks to ninety-five-year-old Rose Styron, American poet, human rights and social justice activist, co-founder of Amnesty International USA, hostess, and partner of American novelist Bill Styron about her recent memoir, Beyond This Harbour, documenting her remarkable life over the last century, in which she became a friend to presidents, cultural leaders and the oppre...

On 16th January 2009, Dr Abuelaish’s three daughters and niece were killed during the bombing of Gaza, minutes before he was to speak live on Israeli TV. In response to this tragedy, Dr Abuelaish called for the people in the region to start talking to each other. He has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and received humanitarian awards around the world. Dr. Abuelaish speaks to Mark Muller S...

Join Kirsty Lang as she talks to award-winning actor David Strathairn and director Derek Goldman about their internationally celebrated play and film Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski. It tells the true story of the Polish World War II hero and Holocaust witness who risked his life to carry the first reports of the Holocaust to the West. Strathairn will perform sections of his tour-de-force...

This episode brings you an enlightening interview with author Sasha Hemon, led by journalist Allan Little. Hemon, known for his novel "The World And All It Holds," takes us on a mesmerising journey from Sarajevo to Shanghai, exploring the intricate weaving of life's stories. Allan Little draws out the depth and richness of Hemon's experiences and writing, offering listeners a window into the art o...

In this episode, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera engages in an insightful conversation with historian William Dalrymple, author of the best-selling book "The Anarchy," and British-Ghanaian writer Kojo Koram, known for his politically charged work "Uncommon Wealth." Together, they delve into the history and contemporary impact of the empire, offering a nuanced understanding of its lasting effects in various...

Join us for a captivating conversation between Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's former First Minister, and Northern Irish peace campaigner Monica McWilliams. This episode provides a fascinating insight into McWilliams' journey, as discussed in her new memoir, and her invaluable lessons on making peace in the most challenging circumstances. The discussion, led by Nicola Sturgeon, offers a blend of humou...

In this first episode of the Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast, we're honoured to welcome Secretary John Kerry, the US Presidential Envoy on Climate.   Secretary Kerry’s phenomenal address on the Climate Crisis launched a new annual lecture series entitled ‘Scottish Global Dialogues’, a joint initiative of Beyond Borders Scotland and the WS Society, which will bring a speaker of international standi...

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 Stuar...