Welcome to Catalyst McGill's International Development podcast. We speak to students and faculty in the world of international development studies, gaining perspective on global events.
Candid Conversations
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Welcome to Catalyst McGill's International Development podcast. We speak to students and faculty in the world of international development studies, gaining perspective on global events.
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Publishing Since
3/5/2021
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Recent Episodes
May 3, 2026
Candid Conversations: Promoting the International Development Conference
<p>n this episode of Candid Conversations, Isabel Qin speaks with Bart Édes, ISID Professor of Practice at McGill University. Together, they discuss the upcoming International Development Conference at the University of Ottawa on May 4, including its key themes and why it’s worth attending.</p><p>To register, visit: <a href="https://dev.caidp-rpcdi.ca" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://dev.caidp-rpcdi.ca</a></p><p>Thank you for listening.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
May 3, 2026
Candid Conversations: Is AI Compatible with a Green Future
<p>Welcome back to another episode of Candid Conversations! In this episode, Yasmin Ahmed sits down with Spencer Clark to explore some of the most pressing questions surrounding AI regulation. Together, they discuss the balance between public use, environmental impact, and individual freedoms, while also introducing the emerging concept of “green AI” and what it could mean for the future. Spencer also shares key insights from his AI-focused articles written for Catalyst McGill, offering a thoughtful perspective on where this rapidly evolving field is headed.</p><p><br></p>
April 30, 2026
Venezuela: A State Undone – Episode 3: A Nation Reclaimed
<p>Venezuela: A State Undone is Catalyst McGill’s first podcast mini-series, hosted by Alexandru Albu. Across three episodes, the series unpacks the deeper story behind Venezuela’s ongoing political crisis, shaped by years of instability, economic collapse, and mass migration.<br>Featuring contributions from David Alejandro De Peña Barbosa, Andrea Iskandar, and Sebastian Ramirez, the podcast brings together both Venezuelan citizen perspectives and voices from the diaspora—an increasingly important lens as millions have been displaced in recent years.<br>Thank you for listening to Episode Three, A Nation Reclaimed, the last installment of this miniseries.</p>
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