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G50 Chairman Moisés Naím

What Trump Represents

Neither the scandals nor the leaders of his political party were able to stop him. But the most worrisome aspect of Donald Trump's victory is the he represents a global wave of an anti-establishment sentiment. Watch the whole segment. 

Efecto Naím, 14 Nov. 2016

Utopia is Creepy

What impact does technology have on our brains? The form in which human beings interact with technology is very important, but its impact is still not fully understood. However, writer Nicholas Carr has researched the effects of spending hours a day online. Technology, social media and the Internet are changing our lives. Watch Moisés Naím interview Nicholas Carr. 

Efecto Naím 6 Nov 2016

Girl Power

You hear it said that they are less corrupt, that they create better social conditions and that they are less aggressive. Is feminine leadership truly different than the masculine? Watch the whole segment. 

Efecto Naím 24 Oct 2016

Racism in Latin America

Race plays a big part of U.S. politics, but in this segment Dr. Moisés Naím talks to Professor Cathy Schneider as she discusses racial relations along and across the Latin American continent. Watch the full interview.

Efecto Naím 16 Oct. 2016

Mail in Trouble

The postal service is a fundamental part of globalization. Historian, Arthur Herman, reveals how businesses and criminals are taking advantage of this antique institution. Watch his interview with Moisés Naím.

Efecto Naím, 10 Oct 2016

Digital Diplomacy

From White House advisor to manager of Google's public relations, Caroline Atkinson talks about the complicated relationship between governments and the internet. 

Efecto Naím 24 Sep. 2016

A Post-Fact World

From Donald Trump to the Brexit leaders - the promises of today's politicians are based on pure fantasy. What happens when politics occur without the facts?

Efecto Naím 16 Sep 2016

Free Money

What is the solution to unemployment in an automatic world? Giving away money. Learn more about how a universal income could save the economies of the future. 

Efecto Naím 9 Sep. 2016

Dirty Money

Criminals tend to hide their money in elaborate spots, but sometimes dirty money is hidden in plain sight in some of the world's richest cities. Efecto Naím tells you more. 

Efecto Naím 2 Sep. 2016

The Genius Edition

Not all geniuses are the same. Some are corrupt, while others are hypocrites or machistas....and some surprise us with their brutal honesty. Watch Efecto Naím's special edition on memorable geniuses.  

Efecto Naím, 26 Aug. 2016

The Interview Edition

Presidents, ex-drug dealers, historians, diplomats and esteemed players in every field. Each week in Efecto Naím, we interview people who in some shape or form are changing the world. In this episode, remember some of the most fascinating interviews in Efecto Naím history. 

Efecto Naím, 22 Aug. 2016

Rio 2016

Doping, million-dollar bribes and rigged games. The world of dirty games is not limited to the Olympics, Efecto Naím takes a tour through the dirty world of sports. 

Efecto Naím, 6 Aug. 2016

The Originals

From Martin Luther King Jr. and Beethoven to Steve Jobs and Picasso, the world's most original people have surprising habits. Learn more in this week's episode.

Efecto Naím July 31, 2016

The New War

In this week's episode learn about the NRA, hear Professor Rosa Brooks talk about the evolution of modern war and much more. 

Efecto Naím July 24, 2016

Venezuela's democratic façade has completely crumbled

Chávez was either admired as a progressive visionary who gave voice to the poor or dismissed as just another third-world buffoon. Reality was more complex than that: Chávez pioneered a new playbook for how to bask in global admiration even as he hollowed out democratic institutions on the sly.

The Washington Post  July 1, 2016

Brexit y el Stalingrado italiano

Like the communist masses that overwhelmingly supported Berlusconi in Italy, Brexit is a self-inflicted wound for the British.

El País June 26, 2016

Autogoles Europeos

Regardless of its grave and obvious faults, I still believe that a stronger Europe is indispensable. 

El País June 18, 2016