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If you’ve ever wondered how global decisions affect your life, or how people break into this field, you’ll get something out of this.
Our new segment features celebrities discussing their social impact and advocacy work.
Sanna Marin | How a Viral Dance Exposed Global Misogyny
Sanna Marin’s viral dancing video sparked a global debate about misogyny, media scrutiny and the double standards faced by women in politics. But what did the controversy reveal about leadership in the public eye?
In this episode of the Talking Foreign Affairs podcast, Adil Cader speaks with the former Finland Prime Minister (2019–2023) who at the time became the youngest-ever head of government at just 34 years.
Marin reflects on leading Finland through the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the country’s decision to join NATO. She discusses resilience when the stakes are high and public scrutiny is intense.
She also revisits the dancing controversy and its wider impact on women leaders. Marin speaks about solidarity with leaders such as Jacinda Ardern and balancing political leadership with motherhood.
The conversation explores social media, online harassment and the emotional toll of constant public scrutiny. Marin also explains why protecting young people from online hostility matters.
Drawing on her book, Hope in Action: A Personal Account of Leadership and Resilience, Marin shares why hope is not simply something we feel. It is something we act on.
Listen to a candid conversation about leadership, women in politics, Finland, Ukraine, NATO, social media and the power of hope.
7 Jun 2026
Beach Boys Founder Al Jardine | Saving the Oceans
The ocean shaped the sound of a generation. Today, Al Jardine believes protecting it is one of the most important challenges we face.
As part of a special World Oceans Day campaign with Talking Foreign Affairs, Beach Boys founder Al Jardine joins Adil Cader for a conversation on music, surf culture, and the future of our oceans.
From the early days of California surf culture and working alongside Brian Wilson to witnessing the decline of marine ecosystems and the challenges facing the world's oceans today, Al shares never-before-heard stories about what motivated some of the biggest hit songs of a generation and why he remains passionate about protecting the ocean.
Topics include Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, surf culture, California, the Great Barrier Reef, ocean conservation, climate change, and World Oceans Day.
30 Mar 2026
Leading the World's 6th Smallest Country | Prime Minister Brigitte Haas
Is being a microstate a limitation or a hidden advantage?
As a nation of just 40,000 people, yet one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world, Liechtenstein makes a compelling case that even the smallest states can think, and act, big.
In this episode, Brigitte Haas, the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, joins Adil Cader for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really means to lead a microstate in an increasingly complex world order.
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20 Feb 2026
Is Swiss Neutrality a Myth? | Former President Doris Leuthard
Adil Cader interviews former Swiss President Doris Leuthard about the evolving meaning of Swiss neutrality in today's complex global landscape.
2 Feb 2026
Tatyana Ali on the Global Crisis Mothers Are Still Being Ignored About
Host Adil Cader interviews actress and activist Tatyana Ali about the global crisis of ignored maternal health issues and medical bias impacting women of African descent.
23 Jun 2025
From Shuttle to Summit: The Secret Diplomacy of Space – Charles Bolden
Former NASA Administrator Charles Bolden discusses with host Adil Cader how space exploration fosters international cooperation and diplomacy, especially between the United States and Russia, in this insightful interview.
25 May 2025
Can Global Trade Really Bring Peace? – Pascal Lamy
Former WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy discusses with Adil Cader how global trade impacts peace, power, and climate policy, emphasizing the need to revamp international commerce rules in this interview.
24 May 2025
How Global Trade Drives Climate Action – Roberto Azevêdo on Green Transitions & the WTO
Former WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo discusses with Adil Cader the intersection of global trade with climate action, public policy, and the private sector in this interview.
13 May 2025
The Power of Influence in Modern Diplomacy - Joseph Nye
Host Adil Cader interviews Professor Joseph Nye about the enduring power of soft and smart power in shaping 21st-century diplomacy.
29 Apr 2025
Mysogony, Being Prime Minister and That Famous Speech - Julia Gillard
The Hon Julia Gillard shares with host Adil Cader insights on her historic misogyny speech, gender equality, and lessons learned from fighting for inclusion.
24 Apr 2025
Is the United Nations Relevant in a Divided World? - Ban Ki-moon (Part 2)
Adil Cader interviews former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon about climate action, sports diplomacy, and gender equality's role in uniting a divided world.
21 Apr 2025
From War to Global Leadership - Ban Ki-moon (Part 1)
Host Adil Cader interviews former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon about his journey from the Korean War to global leadership and effective diplomacy.
17 Apr 2025
Your Role in Global Climate Policy - Dr Jane Goodall (Part 2)
Host Adil Cader interviews Dr. Jane Goodall about empowering young leaders and the impact of technology on conservation, offering insights into global environmental policy.
16 Apr 2025
World Leaders Should Learn from Chimpanzees - Dr Jane Goodall (Part 1)
In this conversation, Adil Cader sits down with Dr. Jane Goodall, a global leader bringing about great change in her role as a noted anthropologist.
In this first part, the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees explores her impactful career and the dreams that started it.
What can we learn from the conflict resolution and nurturing behaviors of chimpanzees, and can we apply those lessons to global leadership and mentorship? Stay tuned to find out.
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