Sub Stances

This week, we talk with Yasar Yakis, former Foreign Minister of Turkey, about what led him to where he is today. What was his life like as a young man? How did he choose politics when there are so many other subjects to study? Listen to find out. If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Soundcloud and leave us reviews and comments at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com Music: www.bensound.com

In keeping with our theme of Freedom: What Does It Mean, we talk with Naseebullah Mohmand Daudzai about the stereotypes he faces coming from his home country of Afghanistan. Naseeb also gives us insight into what it means to grow up in a "war zone," and how he thinks of Afghanistan now. If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud and leave us reviews and comments at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com Music: www.bensound.com

This week, we talk with Celeste Stassen about the history of Afrikaans, how it relates to the history of South Africa and common misconceptions about her country. If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud and leave us reviews and comments at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com Music: www.bensound.com

Two weeks ago we featured Aisha on our show, now we continue our discussion by digging deeper. Breaking down stereotypes, Aisha answers the question: What does it mean to be a Nigerian, taking into account the importance of tribal communities and religion. Tune in to find out more! If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud and leave us reviews and comments at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com Music: www.bensound.com

Following with our theme of the month - Africa: A Continent, Not a Country - we interview Aisha Othman. Hailing from Nigeria, Aisha is the co-funder of Upendi Care, a foundation dedicated to giving back to her local community. With us, Aisha discusses the importance of aiding our own communities and the invaluable role youth empowerment plays. Make sure to catch the next part of our discussion with Aisha in a week! If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe via Itunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud and leave us reviews and comments at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com Music: www.bensound.com

One day before the British snap election, we finish our conversation with Nerissa Williams, International Relations Master's student and citizen of the United Kingdom. We chat about the implications of the recent terrorist attack in Manchester on the upcoming vote, and ask the question: where can the future of England lead now? If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe via Itunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud and leave us reviews and comments at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com Music: www.bensound.com

In the days leading up to the British snap election, we talk with International Relations Master's student and citizen of the United Kingdom Nerissa Williams about her personal experience with Brexit, thoughts on the upcoming vote and the importance of voting. If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe via Itunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud and leave us reviews and comments at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com Music: www.bensound.com

Honoring National AccessAbility Week in Canada, this week the Sub-Stances team brings you an interview with Maxime D.-Pomerleau. She is a Canadian actress, producer, writer, and director aiming to bring awareness to how disabilities are discussed in the entertainment and media industry. We ask Maxime about her own story, and how we as viewers can best fight our own stereotypes. If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe via Itunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud and leave us reviews and comments at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com. If you are looking for more content like this, find us at www.sub-stances.com. Music: www.bensound.com

In our second episode this May, we talk with Professor Malcolm Foley about nation states, soft power, and the significant impact of populism. If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe via Itunes, Stitcher, or Soundcloud and leave us reviews and comments at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com Music: www.bensound.com

In our newest episode, the Sub-Stances team discusses the history of populism, the role it plays in current world politics, and what implications it has for the upcoming French presidential election. If you want to add your voice to the discussion, comment below or email us at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com to be featured in upcoming podcasts. If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe and review via Itunes or Soundcloud. Music: www.bensound.com

In our newest episode, we talk with Nadia Naddy, recently published author of "The Feminist in Us," about what feminism means to her and how she believes we should be moving forward to embrace both genders as important in promoting equality. If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe via Itunes or Soundcloud and leave us reviews and comments at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com Music: www.bensound.com

In our newest episode, we talk with Raniem Rashid, a graduate student from Egypt and Kuwait, about bringing awareness to a region that has far too many stereotypes surrounding it. If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe via Itunes or Soundcloud and leave us reviews and comments at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com Music: www.bensound.com

In our newest episode, we talk with Shajwan Imad, a graduate student from the Kurdish area of Iraq about the Middle East, stereotypes and the role that preconceptions play in our own lives If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe via Itunes or Soundcloud and leave us reviews and comments at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com Music: www.bensound.com

Welcome the premier episode of Sub Stances. Our first podcast is an extensive interview with former State Secretary for Romania and professor for history at Bucharest University concerning diplomatic language. If you enjoyed our podcast, please subscribe via Itunes or Soundcloud and leave us reviews and comments at dosageofrepartee@gmail.com Music: http://www.bensound.com

Welcome to Sub-Stances, a podcast meant to create dialogue, awareness and interest in a transparent manner. We are a group of Masters students in International Relations who aim to address topics of our time and present different stances on various issues. Listen to our introductory episode so you can learn a bit more about us. Music: http://www.bensound.com