# Catherine Russell

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Catherine Russell, Unicef: War is the worst thing for children

Nada Tawfik speaks to Catherine Russell, executive director of Unicef, the United Nations agency responsible for protecting and supporting children. Before taking up the role in 2022, she spent decades in government and diplomacy, including as assistant to President Joe Biden as well as serving in…

Rafael Grossi, IAEA: Nuclear back on the table?

“Due to geopolitical divides, countries are having second thoughts about non-proliferation or their non-proliferation obligations, in the sense that many countries were relying or are still relying on nuclear umbrellas which they might feel are not so protective as they used to be in the past… With…

Ana Petrova - Kazakhstan Born Jazz Organist And Pianist. Performed At Dizzy's, The Bitter End, And The Umbria, Panama And Monterey Jazz Festivals!

Ana Petrova is a jazz pianist and organist from Kazakhstan. Her playing is a combination of improvisation, groove, and jazz traditions. She studied at Berklee with Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, and Joe Lovano. She’s shared the stage with Dave Liebman, Catherine Russell, and Terri Lyne Carrington, a…

Dmitry Muratov, journalist: Putin can’t claim victory in Ukraine

"There are repressions, political repressions, against freedom of speech, against elections, against the rights of citizens to hold mass events. To such an extent that we don't know what the real public mood is.” The BBC’s Russia editor Steve Rosenberg meets Dmitry Muratov one of Russia’s most prom…

Jazz Lunch - August 16

  [00:00:00] 12:00 pm - Jazz Lunch with Dave Anthony [00:01:06] Madeleine Peyroux - Dance Me To The End Of Love [00:06:37] The Rebecca Kilgore Trio - Dear Bix [00:10:00] Sheila Jordan - It Don't Mean A Thing [00:14:00] Emily Remler - Mocha Spice [00:15:30] Catherine Russell - Never Too Old To…

Celeste Saulo, WMO: Extreme weather is the new normal

“[This weather] is a new norm, and we need to make sure that we are prepared to deal with that…these extreme wildfires put more responsibility onto improving our forecasting tools to support the brigades, to support communities.” Victoria Gill speaks to Professor Celeste Saulo, head of the World Me…

María Fernanda Espinosa, UN secretary general candidate: The UN risks becoming irrelevant

“Sometimes we confuse activity with impact. And here I think the way we measure results should be different. How many lives has the UN saved? How many people has the UN helped to live out of poverty? How many people have we prevented from conflict? How many people were we able to support?” The BB…

Global childhood deaths will increase

Millions of routine vaccinations missed because of covid disruptions. COVID-19 pandemic and global childhood vaccinations https://www.who.int/news/item/15-07-2022-covid-19-pandemic-fuels-largest-continued-backslide-in-vaccinations-in-three-decades COVID-19 pandemic fuels largest continued backsl…

#51 Perfect Crime

Every night, Catherine Russell puts on a wig, picks up a gun, and ignores her critics. Further Reading Perfect Crime Sampler Singer/songwriter Matt Farley can be found on his website or on Spotify. Our theme song is by the Mysterious Breakmaster Cylinder. Our ad music is by Build Buildings. Sponsor…

Catherine Russell at 70: Never Too Old To Swing

As she celebrates her 70th birthday at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Russell reflects on a working life shaped by unexpected opportunities, a remarkable family legacy, and a willingness to keep following wherever the music leads.