Foreign Press Podcast

"We are all foreigners somewhere", said  Michael Phillips , Foreign Correspondent for the  Wall Street Journal  and guest of this 'Foreign Press Podcast' episode. In a talk with journalist Patricia Vasconcellos, White House Correspondent for SBT and Board Member of the Club of Foreign Correspondents in the USA (AFPC-USA),  Michael Phillips  gives some insights about topics which...

In this episode, "Foreign Press Podcast" interviews Jere Van Dyk, Pulitzer nominated journalist, expert on Afghanistan, Pakistan and Middle East. In a talk with journalist Patricia Vasconcellos, Board member of the Club of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA AFPC-USA, and White House Correspondent for SBT, Jere Van Dyk dives into his journey from being a professional athlete and runn...

For the first time in 20 years, the U.S. last year imported more from Mexico by value than from China. Why is that? In this  Foreign Press Podcast , Keith Rockwell analyzes how much global trade patterns have shifted. In a conversation with journalist Patricia Vasconcellos, Board Member of the Club of Foreign Correspondents in the U.S. and White House Correspondent for SBT, Rockwell discusses the...

In this educational program held in Washington DC, journalist Patricia Vasconcellos, a Board Member of the Club of Foreign Correspondents in the United States and White House Correspondent for SBT, Brazilian TV network, interviewed Mykola Kuleba, founder of 'Save Ukraine' NGO established in 2014 to give support to children and families affected by the war with Russia. Since the invasion of...

The challenges impacting the World Trade Organization's decision-making are front and center as the organization prepares for its 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13), whose success the East Asia Forum described as "critical to the liberal trading order." But why can't the organization find a path to consensus and how will the issues surrounding dispute settlement resolutions impac...

Author and Guardian Correspondent Chris McGreal gives a veteran journalist's view of the challenges foreign correspondents encounter in coving America. McGreal discusses the unique characteristics he found when he came to write about U.S. politics and policy in Washington, D.C., and how he strategized with his editors to find ways to go deeper into understanding the sentiments, outrage and gri...

In this episode, the "Foreign Press Podcast" interviews Hugo Bachega , a Brazilian-born British journalist and currently a BBC Middle East Correspondent based in Beirut. Bachega spoke with journalist Patricia Vasconcellos, Board Member of the AFPC-USA and White House Correspondent for SBT, from Baghdad. Hugo Bachega talks about his successful professional journey and gives advice for pro...

The Committee to Protect Journalists, CPJ, says the number of professionals arrested and held in prisons is near to a record high. Imprisonments of media crews covering the war in Israel and Gaza spiked. How to protect free expression and defend journalists at risk? In this episode, Patrícia Vasconcellos, Board Member of the Club of Foreign Correspondents in the USA and White House Correspondent f...

In almost two years of the war with Russia, land mines along with unexploded bombs and artillery shells have exposed millions of people in Ukraine who are in danger.  Mitzi Perdue  has seen and experienced this problem closely. An inspirational woman, war correspondent, author and writer holding degrees from Harvard and George Washington University, Mitzi   spoke with "Foreign Press Podcast &...

The Semiconductor industry is projected by McKinsey to reach a trillion dollars by 2030. Figures from the Semiconductor Industry Association show that global industry sales amounted to 574 billion dollars in 2022. But the industry is increasingly at the mercy of the largest geopolitical contest in the world with the United States and China on opposing sides of the trade wars. Is the industry built...

As climate change produces prolonged periods of drought, fresh water is gradually becoming a rare commodity in parts of the world. Since 2015, cities like Sao Paulo, Cape Town, and Montevideo have come close to running out of fresh water supply. This development could have a potentially negative effect on food and beverage production. Global food and beverage manufacturer, PepsiCo, has developed a...

The record number of job cuts in the media industry so far this year has led to concerns about the fate of journalism at the local level. Local newsrooms provide important civic and educational services to their communities but many are struggling to stay in business. As a result, some local newspapers are either shutting down or being bought up by investors. With advertising revenue, a key lifeli...

There's a $7,500 tax credit available for consumers who purchase electric vehicles (EVs). This is part of the Biden administration's much touted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). But to qualify for this tax credit, both the EVs and consumers must meet certain requirements. What are these requirements and how important are they to the fight against green house gas emissions? Senior Vice Presid...

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) gains prominence, there are concerns about job loses in various sectors. The journalism profession, like many others, is not immune to the rise and challenges presented by AI. But in an increasingly changing era, the journalism profession faces threats from several fronts. Storer H. Rowley, Vice President of the AFPC-USA and an adjunct lecturer at the Medill School...

Steel is nearly everywhere in our daily lives; from construction to the cars we drive. Although vital to our modern industry and economy, the methods for producing steel are impacting our climate. According to the World Steel Association, the sector produced between 7 and 9 percent of carbon dioxide emissions in 2020. Founder and Executive Director of the Asian Trade Center and President of the As...

The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been in Russian detention for more than 100 days since he was arrested and wrongfully in March and accused of espionage. Both the Journal and the US government have vehemently denied the allegation. Since February 2022, the Kremlin has been cracking down on what it deems fake news from independent media outlets about its invasion of Ukraine. Th...

Food and beverage manufacturer, PepsiCo, recently announced a $216 million investment in long-term partnerships with 3 major farmer facing organizations as part of its pep+ positive agriculture agenda. The investment is to encourage regenerative agriculture, a term used to describe holistic farming systems that among others improve air and water quality and enhance ecosystem biodiversity. PepsiCo’...

In most countries around the world, the winner of the presidential election is the candidate with the majority of the popular vote. It's 50 percent of the popular vote plus 1 - that's how it's often calculated. The United States however has a rather unique approach determining the winner of its presidential election. It uses an Electoral College system, which does not rely on the popul...

Society has made marked progress in the areas of economy and technology in recent years than ever before in history. Experts however say, in spite of these advancements, people feel less secure than they did in the past. The sense of insecurity can be attributed to many factors. Identifying and addressing the impact of these challenges on our survival, livelihood and dignity is what is termed Huma...

Globalization, according to the National Geographic Society, is a term used to describe how trade and technology have made the world into a more connected and interdependent place. But a new report ( What went wrong with Globalization ) from a researcher with the Hinrich Foundation argues that globalization has lost broad appeal among the public, and the World Trade Organization is struggling to r...

Much is discussed about the escalating dangers facing journalists and press freedom around the world, and in many ways they have never been greater. But the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA also marked World Press Freedom Day this year by looking for solutions, as well, to help keep them safer. Association Vice President Bob Rowley talks with an expert on global security, Sam...

This year marks the 30th commemoration of World Press Freedom Day, a day designated by the UN to celebrate and highlight the role of journalists in the protection and promotion of democracy and human rights. The theme for 2023; "Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for all other Human Rights" is particularly crucial as it spotlights journalism as the bedrock of a...

Did you know at least 30 percent of Ukraine is contaminated with landmines? Author, anti-human trafficking campaigner and AFPC-USA Club member, Mitzi Perdue joins us on this episode to talk about efforts by Donor See to clear landmines in Ukraine. She also shares some discoveries she made on her reporting trip to Ukraine last fall. The AFPC-USA is solely responsible for the content of this podcast...

The global digital newspapers and magazines market was valued at 34.24 billion dollars in 2021. According to projections from data website Statistica, the industry will rake in 38.60 billion dollars this year. But the online news industry is not without its challenges. Journalists need to be enterprising in their reporting if their platform is to attract more readers. AFPC-USA Club member The Dail...

Press freedom around the world has been on the decline over the past decade in spite of an annual global index published by the global media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders. The global ranking shows that since 2020 for instance, Norway has consistently topped the index. What accounts for the consistent decline in press freedom around the world? Director of the Hunter College's journalism p...