Welcome to ‘Episode 10’ of the Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room.
In this episode, host Jonathon Platt is met with Joanne Cummings, Director of Middle East Studies and Professor of Political Science, to discuss the politics and misunderstood narratives of the Middle East.
With decades of work in crisis management, intelligence, diplomacy, and civil society across the Middle East, Joanne Cummings brings deep insight and rare clarity to one of the most complex regions on Earth. Joanne dives into the question everyone is asking “Why now?” In this moment of escalation and what political incentives are driving it.
Along the way, Joanne and Jonathon invite listeners to ask questions and think about recent conflicts. It’s a timely, challenging, and deeply insightful episode from someone who’s lived these questions on the ground – and now brings them into the classrooms.
We’ll have more new episodes of The Green Room for you every Monday and Thursday – stay tuned for the incredible list of guests we’ve already lined up, namely:
- Douglas Silliman, President, Arab Gulf States Institute
- Kristin Diwan, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute
- Lisa Hanna, Head of Public Affairs and Policy Communications for Delta Air Lines
- And so, so many more.
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Credits:
Our theme music is “Short Circuit” by Ryan James Carr, with special guest appearance by – yes – Abner McCall.
Our episodes are made possible by a grant from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation.
And special thanks to our managing producer, Hope Daughtry, and digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas.
