The 518 Ambassador Podcast continues to highlight global stories and local connections throughout New York’s Capital Region. Before launching the current season, ICCR featured conversations with distinguished guests whose experiences offered valuable perspectives on international engagement and cultural understanding.

In previous seasons, Executive Director Beth Wales spoke with Jim Ketterer, Senior Fellow at the Bard Center for Civic Engagement and faculty member in the Bard MA in Global Studies program. Drawing from his extensive work across the Middle East and North Africa, Jim shared lessons on diplomacy, leadership, cultural exchange, and the importance of stepping beyond one’s comfort zone.

These earlier episodes remain available as part of the podcast archive and continue to reflect ICCR’s mission of fostering global awareness, meaningful dialogue, and stronger connections between our local community and the wider world.