Iowa City Foreign Relations Council

About Iowa City Foreign Relations Council

Audio podcast of the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council meetings from the City of Iowa City's City Channel 4.

Publisher

City of Iowa City

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jul 2023

Latest episode

9 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2025

   ICFRC - Kosovo's Cultural Survival Through Literature and Education

   Vlora Konushevci is a poet, translator, and essayist from Kosovo whose work spans the literary, cultural, and linguistic bridges of the Balkan region. She is the author of the acclaimed poetry collection Lavdi Vetes, a bold exploration of selfhood and identity. As editor and translator, she has curated two notable bilingual anthologies Poetry Without Borders (Albanian-Serbian), which fosters dialogue across historical divides, and Magma (Albanian-English), introducing Albanian voices to a broader international readership. She also published a short-story collection Martesat, valixhet dhe ngarkesat e tjera (Marriages, suitcases and other burdens) in 2025, a spare, unsentimental portrait of post-war Kosovo. With quiet irony and tight, clear prose, Konushevci turns departures, waiting rooms, and half-open doors into acts of witness and stubborn survival. Her poetry and translations have appeared in a range of respected literary journals including The Common, Songs of Eretz, and European Literature Network. Konushevci has received multiple literary awards for her original work and is a respected voice in Kosova's cultural press. Beyond her creative contributions, she serves as a certified translator for both national and international institutions, playing a key role in intercultural communication and diplomacy. Her participation in this program is made possible through the generous support of the University of lowa's Office of the Vice President for Research and the Graduate College. Presented in partnership with Oaknoll. For more information about the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council, visit icfrc.org (https://icfrc.org). To watch other ICFRC programs, please view our extensive collection at citychannel4.com/icfrc (https://citychannel4.com/icfrc).

2. 

   3 Oct 2025

   ICFRC - Is the USA a Nation of Immigrants or a Deportation Nation?

   The United States is a nation of immigrants, or so the saying goes. Most people are familiar with this idea. Far fewer know that the United States has deported more people than any other nation. Join Dr. Adam Goodman and Dr. Lina-Maria Murillo for a conversation about the history of mass deportation during the past 150 years. How have public officials' used force, coercion, and fear to purge immigrants from the country and exert control over those who remain? Who has pushed for and profited from expulsion? What have been the human costs of deportation campaigns? And what have been the innovative strategies people have adopted to fight against removal and redefine belonging?. For more information about the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council, visit icfrc.org (https://icfrc.org). To watch other ICFRC programs, please view our extensive collection at citychannel4.com/icfrc (https://citychannel4.com/icfrc).

3. 

   17 Sept 2025

   ICFRC - A Danish Nurse's Journey with MSF

   Anni Fjord, a Danish nurse with over 45 years of experience working in both Denmark and international crisis zones, shares insights from her extensive career with Médecins Sans Frontiéres (MSF), or Doctors Without Borders. Her presentation explores the diverse roles and challenges faced by medical professionals in the field, including responding to natural disasters and conflict zones, collaborating with local health workers, and leading international teams under pressure. Anni will also reflect briefly on her recent 2025 mission to Gaza, offering a glimpse into the realities of delivering healthcare in one of the world's most complex humanitarian environments. For more information about the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council, visit icfrc.org (https://icfrc.org). To watch other ICFRC programs, please view our extensive collection at citychannel4.com/icfrc (https://citychannel4.com/icfrc).

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YouTube views

1,203,465

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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39

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

71

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