WORLD TALK Podcast.
World Talk touches on global culture, society and systems, and asks how these issues and opportunities impact us locally in the Kentucky and Southern Indiana region. Our conversations with experts and people with global experiences across a variety of fields offer insights into the global influences on local lives.
Latest Episode
We sit down with Xiao Yin Zhao, President of the World Affairs Council of Kentucky & S. Indiana, to talk about the history of Louisville's Sister City Mainz, Germany and her takeaways from a recent group visit.
Check Out Previous Episodes
New Podcast: Unlocking Potential
In this episode we talk with Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame member Gretchen Hunt, Director of Louisville Metro Office for Women. Gretchen shares how the Office for Women is helping the city grow and shares how others can get involved.
How to Handle Difficult Conversations
World Affairs Council Board Member Wendy Sirchio sits down with Kentucky media veteran Stephen George to get his tips for approaching hard, but good conversations. Stephen shares how to lead with curiosity and create "light" not "heat" when views are different.
The Future of Immigration in Kentucky
We sit down with John Koehlinger, Executive Director of Kentucky Refugee Ministries, to hear how the incoming administration could impact Kentucky's refugee community and what role refugees play across the Commonwealth.
Visit Louisville’s Sister City - Mainz, Germany
We sit down with Xiao Yin Zhao, President of the World Affairs Council of Kentucky & S. Indiana, to talk about the history of Louisville's Sister City Mainz, Germany and her takeaways from a recent group visit.
Travel to Ghana with Louisville’s Chief Bell
Chief Bell shares her connection with Louisville's Sister City Tamale, Ghana. We talk about culture, similarities between the cities, and why expanding your mind with the World Affairs Council is so important.