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P Series 20 | The New Oil Crisis. Where Are We Heading? - Former Chairman of OTC Wafik Beydoun
In only four eventful and momentous years, numerous major geopolitical events have shocked global oil markets and redefined how oil is, and may be, traded around the world in the years to come. Those…
TGL 25 | 25 Years as George H.W. Bush's Chief of Staff Jean Becker— The Insider Stories You've Never Heard
Every time a president walks into a room, hundreds of decisions have already been made — the route, the handshakes, the camera angles, and the escape plan. And sometimes, despite all the planning,…
TGL 24 | What Happens When You Travel to Understand the World, Not Just See It
Most people travel to see the world. WAC Houston members travel to understand it. In this episode, Maryanne Maldonado sits down with Ilyas Hokkaci, WAC Houston's travel program lead, to talk about…
TGL 23 | While the World Watches Iran, Gaza Is Still Burning — Dr. Alice Rothchild
The war in Iran has dominated every headline. But in Gaza, there is no ceasefire. The suffering didn't pause; it just stopped being covered. In this episode, Maryanne Maldonado sits down with Dr.…
TGL 22 | Former Iranian Ambassador Says Trump Just Killed the Deal... Again!
The peace talks in Islamabad lasted just 21 hours. Hours later, the U.S. Navy began a full blockade of Iranian ports. And yet, a former Iranian Ambassador says this wasn't a collapse. It was…
TGL 21 | Russia's Moment Explained by Dr. Angela Stent
The fall of Assad. The capture of Maduro. A ceasefire in Iran. On the surface, it looks like Russia is losing ground, but is it? Dr. Angela Stent, one of the world's leading experts on U.S.-Russia…
TGL 20 | Longer Than You Hope, Shorter Than You Fear — Decoding the Global Oil Crisis
Check Wafik Beydoun IN PERSON at our upcoming event on April 29th 2026. https://wachouston.org/event/1080-global-oil-in-chaos-with-otc/ The Strait of Hormuz carries over 20% of the world's oil —…
TGL 19 | India's dangerous game with US, China, & Russia - Ambassador Rahul Chhabra
India is rewriting the rules of global power, and nobody does it quite like New Delhi. In this episode of The Global Lens, host Maryanne Maldonado sits down with Ambassador Rahul Chhabra, a 40-year…
TGL 18 | Healthcare for the World's Forgotten - Medical Bridges CEO, Walter Ulrich
Check out the upcoming live event that will cover these and many more topics on the 2026 World Health Day. https://wachouston.org/event/2026-world-health-day/ Billions of people around the world lack…
P Series 19 | Jon Meacham - America’s Never-Ending Battle Over Freedom and Power
In a polarized era, history can become a subject of political contention. Many see America as perfect; many others argue that the national experiment is fundamentally flawed. The truth, Meacham…
TGL 17 | Is the US ready for the Arctic? - Kenneth Rosen
The Arctic is melting — and the world's powers are racing to control what's left. In this episode, we sit down with Kenneth R. Rosen, national security correspondent and author of Polar War, to…
P Series 18 | Samuel Katz: The start of the Mossad
In The Architect of Espionage, Samuel M. Katz masterfully chronicles the life of Meir Dagan, a visionary covert warfare veteran who revolutionized the art of intelligence and espionage. Born in the…
TGL 16 | Jill Dougherty - From the KGB to the Kremlin: The Rise of Putin’s Power
What is really happening inside modern Russia—and what does it mean for the future of global security? In this episode, veteran journalist and former CNN Moscow bureau chief Jill Dougherty joins the…
TGL 15 | When America Turned on Itself - Understand The Red Scare by Clay Risen
Check out our full upcoming program with Clay Risen! https://wachouston.org/event/red-scare-mccarthyism-today/ The Red Scare and McCarthyism didn’t just define a moment in history — they reshaped…
TGL 14 | Iran-U.S. Is this the Start of a New Middle East War?
Escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran are reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. In this episode of *The Greater Loop* from the World Affairs Council of…
TGL 13 | Is Our Democracy is Under Pressure? - Jon Meacham
What does America stand for in a moment of global uncertainty? And how should we understand the nation’s political divisions in the context of its history? In this episode of The Greater Loop, the…
TGL 12 | Amb. Roger Carstens: The Art of Hostage Diplomacy
What really determines success in hostage negotiations? It’s not just intelligence briefings or strict protocols — it’s trust, relationships, and human instinct. In this powerful conversation, Roger…
P Series 17 | Prof. Sean Theriault - The Modern Papacy Explained
This episode welcomed Sean Theriault, Distinguished Teaching Professor of Government at the University of Texas at Austin, for a compelling discussion on the modern papacy and its growing influence…
P Series 16 | Francisco J. Monaldi and the future of Venezuela and US
In this program Podcast, renowned Latin American energy expert Francisco J. Monaldi, Ph.D., examines the dramatic political shift in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro and the…
P Series 15 | Ambassador Michelle Gavin - How Urban Youth Are Changing Africa
Africa is entering a period of profound political transformation. With the world’s youngest population, rapid urbanization, and unprecedented digital connectivity, the continent is poised for…
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WAC Houston has published 45 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Education, Government.
WAC Houston is currently active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 37m.
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