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Wiser World

Wiser World Podcast makes world history accessible and approachable. Hosted by world history teacher and storyteller Alli Roper, the show turns complex global history into clear, compact, easy-to-understand episodes for busy people who want real understanding. Wiser World explores the countries, peoples, cultures, and turning points that shaped today’s global events, giving you the context you wish you’d learned in school. If you’ve ever read a headline and thought, “Wait… how did we get here?” this podcast helps you answer that — with more nuance, empathy, and confidence.

Episodes

87. Peacemakers Who Changed History: Part 2

15 Apr 2026

34m

86. Women at the Peace Table: Why It Works and Why It's Still a Struggle // Sanam Naraghi Anderlini

07 Apr 2026

1h 23m

85. Peacemakers Who Changed History: Part 1

01 Apr 2026

38m

84. The Ambitious Project of Peace: How Humans Built the Infrastructure of Peace

25 Mar 2026

35m

83. Peacemaking, Reframed: The Art of Productive Dialogue // Steven Collis

18 Mar 2026

1h 20m

82. Lessons from Iran: What Happens When You Suppress a Nation

12 Mar 2026

25m

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Iranian history reveals the profound tension between an ancient, enduring civilization and the turbulence of modern political regimes. Political systems are temporary, yet cultural memory remains resilient, often outlasting the governments that attempt to rewrite it. While revolutionary energy effectively dismantles ol...

81. Iran's Unfinished Revolution: A Conversation with Sahar Delijani

02 Mar 2026

1h 9m

80. Iran 101 Part 3/3: Theocracy, Conflict, and the Fight for Change (1981-2026)

26 Feb 2026

58m

79. Iran 101 Part 2/3: The Pahlavi Era, Revolution, and Iranian Hostage Crisis (1953-1980)

25 Feb 2026

47m

The podcast explores Venezuela's dramatic decline following Hugo Chavez's death, focusing on Nicolás Maduro's presidency and the subsequent economic collapse. It highlights Maduro's consolidation of power through purges and his continuation of Chavez's economic policies, which led to hyperinflation and widespread short...

72. Venezuela 101 Part 2/3: Hugo Chávez and the Bolivarian Revolution (1989 - 2013)

20 Jan 2026

59m

71. Venezuela 101 Part 1/3—Venezuela Before Chávez (1498 to 1988)

12 Jan 2026

56m

70. Venezuela 101: Cultural Preface

06 Jan 2026

26m

69. Common Ground: Birth & Death — Rituals for Life's First & Final Moments

09 Dec 2025

43m

68. A Table For Everyone: One Syrian’s Journey of Resilience and Welcome // Yassin Terou

19 Nov 2025

56m

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