Best Afia Sengupta and Christopher German Podcasts (2025)

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"Building a Brooklyn for Everyone: Real Talk with Khari Edwards" 33:39

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In this episode of The Politically Social, host Afia Sengupta sits down with Brooklyn Borough President candidate Khari Edwards for a heartfelt and honest conversation about his vision for a more inclusive, equitable, and healthier Brooklyn. From addressing affordable housing and healthcare disparities to supporting youth empowerment, public safety…

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"Youth Violence Prevention: A Conversation with Michelle Gabriel" 1:10:59

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Welcome to another episode of "The Politically Social." I am your host, Afia. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Michelle Gabriel, a passionate teacher, mentor, advocate, and expert in youth violence prevention and gun violence awareness in Harlem schools. As a dedicated founder of the Joseph Gabriel Foundation, Michelle has been activel…

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“Justice and Humanity: The Inspiring Work of Sharonne Salaam” 44:52

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We are honored to have Sharonne Salaam join us on the podcast today. Sharonne is a passionate advocate for social justice, known for her unwavering dedication to supporting those wrongfully convicted. As the mother of Yusuf Salaam, one of the Central Park Five, Sharonne has transformed her family’s painful experience with the justice system into a …

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Navigating Justice: Insights from Former New York State Assemblyman William F. Boyland Jr. 53:35

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"Welcome to 'The Politically Social' with Afia Sengupta. Today, we have an insightful interview with William F. Boyland Jr., a former New York State Assemblyman and a resilient advocate for justice. Boyland served in the Assembly representing Brooklyn, focusing on issues impacting his community. In 2021, he faced federal charges related to bribery …

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Conversation With Professor Randal Milch: The Social And Legal Impact Of The Ashley Madison Data Breach 48:19

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Professor Randal Milch, serves as the Faculty Co-Director of the MS in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy Program at the New York University School of Law. He is also the Co-Chair of the NYU Center for Cybersecurity and a distinguished Fellow at the Reiss Center on Law and Security. He is the former chair of the Board of Equal Justice Works at the New…

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Podcast With Attorney Michael Bachner On The Legal Issues Involving Donald Trump's Indictment 1:00:08

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Today we have with us Attorney Michael Bachner.Michael Bachner is a prominent American criminal defense and securities litigation attorney in New York City. He has represented numerous high-profile figures in the political, sports, entertainment, and business communities, and is frequently quoted by national media outlets like CNN and ABC News as a…

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In Conversation With Reyne O' Shaughnessy About The Health And Wellbeing of Aviation Professionals 23:22

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Today we have with us, Captain. Reyne O’ Shaughnessy. Reyne served as a commercial airline pilot for over 34 years for a Fortune 50 company, and captained Boing 767/757, 747,727, Airbus 300/310 aircrafts, with over 10,000 hours of total heavy jet flight time logged. Notably, thirty four years ago Reyne was one of the first women boeing 747 qualifie…

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A Conversation With Jacy Chavira On Puberty Blockers, Gender and Religious Stigma 16:47

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Today we have with us, Jacy Chavira. Jacy was prescribed puberty blockers at the age of 13, transitioned during adolescence, and then stopped treatment at 18. She has strongly advocated self-acceptance, removing religious and social stigma, and more importantly dealing with the discomfort of puberty naturally as opposed to a medical transition to a…

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A Conversation With Peter Kellner: What's Happening In The UK 33:56

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Today we have with us Mr. Peter Kellner once again. The last time we spoke was when Borris Johnson had announced his resignation.Peter Jon Kellner is an English journalist, former BBC Newsnight reporter, political commentator, and former president of the YouGov opinion polling organization in the United Kingdom. He is known for his appearances on T…

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A Conversation With Former NYPD Office Jillian Snider On Why Are Many Minors Joining Armed Robbery Gangs Like “Own Every Dollar” in New York City 44:51

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Today we have with us, Jillian Snider. Jillian is a retired NYPD officer who spent the majority of her career working in special operations. She has appeared as a subject matter expert on a variety of media outlets, including CNN, MSNBC, and NewsNation. Jillian is the policy director for R Street Institute where she leads their Criminal Justice & C…

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A Conversation With Retired NYPD Detective John Baeza On Why Are Many Minors Joining Armed Robbery Gangs Like “Own Every Dollar” in New York City 39:43

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Today we have with us, Retired Detective, John Baeza. He was involved in hundreds of criminal investigations in his 20-year law enforcement career. Det. Baeza began his career as a New York State Correction Officer; worked patrol in Harlem's 32nd Precinct, and served as an undercover police officer and detective in the Manhattan North Narcotics and…

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The History of Pro Life Movement and The Challenges Post Roe v. Wade Being Overturned. 1:13:15

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Daniel K. Williams is a professor of history at the University of West Georgia and the author of Defenders of the Unborn: The Pro-Life Movement before Roe v. Wade and God's Own Party: The Making of the Christian Right. His articles have appeared in Christianity Today, First Things, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. He blogs at the Anxiou…

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A Conversation With Peter Kellner:What Forced Boris Johnson To Resign 1:03:27

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Today we have with us, Mr. Peter Kellner. Peter Jon Kellner is an English journalist, former BBC Newsnight reporter, political commentator, and former president of the YouGov opinion polling organization in the United Kingdom. He is known for his appearances on TV, especially at election times. He has also been a visiting fellow at Nuffield College…

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Warning The World: Ocean is Dying. 9:16

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Doctor Helena Herr, the author of the fin whale study that was quoted everywhere from the New York Times to CNN about how the oceans are showing signs of hope, said in an exclusive interview with The Current Affairs Times on Thursday, “I think it is a trap if you witness some great natural event to extrapolate (that) to the whole ocean. Just becaus…

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Conversation With Former DOD Director, Dr. Robert A Sanders: Executive Order on Declassification Review of Certain Documents Concerning the 9/11 Attacks 23:21

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Dr. Robert A. Sanders is a retired U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG Corps) Captain, a legal/national security educator, a former federal government organization counsel, and private industry military communications and weapons systems engineer. For more than two decades he developed the critical thinking of diverse groups of global lea…

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Conversation With Chris Bugbee On An Ongoing Investigation Into Cattle Grazing On Public Land 15:20

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This week we spoke with Chris Bugbee, a conservation activist who has taken the Feds to court over Cattle Grazing. We spoke to Chris as part of an ongoing investigation into Cattle Grazing on public land by private parties.Support the showBy Christopher German and Chris Bugbee

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Conversation With Col. Eric Mejia On The Court Martial Trial Of General William Cooley 25:04

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Today we have with us staff judge advocate for Air Force Materiel Command Col. Eric Mejia. He received his undergraduate degree from Arkansas State University and his J.D. from the University of Arkansas. He’s served in a number of roles as an Air Force attorney, including as an area defense counsel. Currently, as the senior military attorney for a…

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In Conversation With Attorney Ryan Guilds: Gen William Cooley's Court Martial 28:14

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Today we have with us Attorney Ryan Guilds - Attorney Guilds represented the victim in the case against Gen. William Cooley. Mr. Guilds has nearly two decades of experience and is a recognized national victims’ rights expert who represents survivors of crime in connection with the investigation and prosecution of their assailants. Under his leaders…

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In Conversation With Lt Col. (ret.) Rachel E. VanLandingham: The First Court Martial of a US Air-force Officer 31:34

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Lt Col. (ret.) Rachel E. VanLandingham is a national security law expert and former judge advocate in the U.S. Air Force (USAF) who was appointed to the Southwestern Law School full-time faculty as a Professor of Law in Fall 2014. She teaches criminal law, constitutional criminal procedure, and national security law. During Professor VanLandingham'…

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In Conversation With Professor Eugene Volokh : Analysis of Roe v. Wade 34:20

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Today we have with us, Professor Eugene Volokh. Prof. Volokh. Prof. Volokh teaches Constitutional Law at the UCLA School of Law. Before coming to UCLA, he clerked for Justice Sandra Day O'Connor at the U.S. Supreme Court. Volokh is the author of the textbooks The First Amendment and Related Statutes (6th ed. 2016), Academic Legal Writing (5th ed. 2…

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In Conversation With Former Senior NYPD Sergeant, Detective Joseph L Giacalone 30:23

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Good Morning everyone, welcome to the politically social podcast brought to you by The Current Affairs Times. I am your host Afia Sengupta. Today we have with us former senior NYPD Detective Sergeant Joseph L Giacalone. Today, we are addressing the issues and challenges that the police force faces while making every effort to prevent crimes similar…

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Water Woes in the West, Compounded by Weak Federal Response 11:47

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Current Affairs Times reporter, Christopher German sits down to talk with Eric Balkin, director of The Glen Canyon Institute. In this interview, they discuss the latest in the Western Drought including a recent federal announcement to release 500,000-acre feet of water into Lake Powell. This announcement comes despite concerns from critics that thi…

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In Conversation With The Man Who Spotted The NYC Subway Shooter. 4:44

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Francisco Puebla manages the Saifee Hardware store in the East Village. He is one of the heroes that helped the NYPD get Frank James, the man who opened fire in a Brooklyn Subway. Today, we are honored to tell you Francisco Puebla’s story, his concerns, and the details of what exactly happened the day the New York Police caught Frank James.There ar…

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Why Slavery Still Exists in Chinese Villages. 19:14

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Today we talk about the prevailing social issues in China. The whole world read about the mysterious chaining of a woman in China. A video shows a chain running from her neck to a wall inside a doorless shed. This is shocking.Today we speak to Yaqiu Wang. Yaqiu Wang is a senior researcher on China at Human Rights Watch, working on issues like inter…

Afia Sengupta And Christopher German Podcasts

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The Politically Social Podcast

Afia Sengupta and Christopher German

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"Building a Brooklyn for Everyone: Real Talk with Khari Edwards" 33:39

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"Youth Violence Prevention: A Conversation with Michelle Gabriel" 1:10:59

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“Justice and Humanity: The Inspiring Work of Sharonne Salaam” 44:52

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Navigating Justice: Insights from Former New York State Assemblyman William F. Boyland Jr. 53:35

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Conversation With Professor Randal Milch: The Social And Legal Impact Of The Ashley Madison Data Breach 48:19

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Podcast With Attorney Michael Bachner On The Legal Issues Involving Donald Trump's Indictment 1:00:08

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In Conversation With Reyne O' Shaughnessy About The Health And Wellbeing of Aviation Professionals 23:22

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A Conversation With Jacy Chavira On Puberty Blockers, Gender and Religious Stigma 16:47

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A Conversation With Peter Kellner: What's Happening In The UK 33:56

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A Conversation With Former NYPD Office Jillian Snider On Why Are Many Minors Joining Armed Robbery Gangs Like “Own Every Dollar” in New York City 44:51

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A Conversation With Retired NYPD Detective John Baeza On Why Are Many Minors Joining Armed Robbery Gangs Like “Own Every Dollar” in New York City 39:43

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The History of Pro Life Movement and The Challenges Post Roe v. Wade Being Overturned. 1:13:15

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A Conversation With Peter Kellner:What Forced Boris Johnson To Resign 1:03:27

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Warning The World: Ocean is Dying. 9:16

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Conversation With Former DOD Director, Dr. Robert A Sanders: Executive Order on Declassification Review of Certain Documents Concerning the 9/11 Attacks 23:21

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Conversation With Chris Bugbee On An Ongoing Investigation Into Cattle Grazing On Public Land 15:20

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Conversation With Col. Eric Mejia On The Court Martial Trial Of General William Cooley 25:04

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In Conversation With Attorney Ryan Guilds: Gen William Cooley's Court Martial 28:14

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In Conversation With Lt Col. (ret.) Rachel E. VanLandingham: The First Court Martial of a US Air-force Officer 31:34

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In Conversation With Professor Eugene Volokh : Analysis of Roe v. Wade 34:20

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In Conversation With Former Senior NYPD Sergeant, Detective Joseph L Giacalone 30:23

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Water Woes in the West, Compounded by Weak Federal Response 11:47

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In Conversation With The Man Who Spotted The NYC Subway Shooter. 4:44

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Why Slavery Still Exists in Chinese Villages. 19:14