Best Center for the Study of Social Policy Podcasts (2024)

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Biden-Harris Administration Pauses ‘Humanitarian’ Program Rife with Fraud 38:06

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The Biden/Harris administration has recently paused the fraud-prone program which allows up to 30,000 inadmissible nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to fly to the United States each month. The suspension of this “CHNV parole program” is the focus of this week’s episode of Parsing Immigration Policy, featuring Andrew Arthur, the Cen…

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Guiding Black Youth: The legacy of African-Centered Rites of Passage 1:09:14

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African-centered Rites of Passage is a cultural practice and intervention that uses traditional African culture to facilitate the transition of young people to adulthood. Andre "Akintola" Turner, with over 20 years of experience in education and public health, provides an in-depth analysis of this practice through the Baltimore Rites of Passage Ini…

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Heather Bell-Williams & Justin Baeder—Mapping Professional Practice: How To Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth—Using Framework Thinking 27:46

1h ago27:46

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Get the book Mapping Professional Practice: How to Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth Contact Heather Bell-Williams via email at ConsultHBW@gmail.com About The Authors Heather Bell-Williams is an experienced teacher, school administrator and consultant, with over 30 years of expertise to bring to her role as Coach and Consul…

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Organized Civic Benevolence and Nationhood 51:37

6d ago51:37

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Santi Furnari (CASBS fellow, 2023-24) engages renowned political sociologist & 2015-16 fellow Elisabeth Clemens on the role of private civic volunteer organizations in co-constructing national identity and state capacity as well as serving as tools of governance, solidarity, and inclusion for much of American history. In what form does civic benevo…

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A ‘Fiscal Time Bomb’: Mass Immigration, Parole, and Welfare 36:33

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SummaryThis week’s episode of Parsing Immigration Policy explores the relationship between the cost of illegal immigration and the Biden-Harris administration’s abuse of parole. Joining host Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, are Jessica Vaughan, the Center’s Director of Policy Studies, and George Fishman, the…

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Dr. Amy Baeder: Standards-Based PBL 30:03

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Visit Amy's Website, www.amybaeder.com Download the PBL Roadmap for School and District Leaders Learn More about The Project-Based Learning Curriculum Developer Certification Program About Dr. Amy BaederDr Amy Baeder is an independent education consultant supporting instructional excellence through project-based learning. Dr. Baeder is the Director…

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A New Kind of Birth Tourism 35:28

3h ago35:28

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In this week’s episode of Parsing Immigration Policy, Emma Waters, a Senior Research Associate at the Heritage Foundation, joins Mark Krikorian, the Center’s Executive Director, to discuss the recent development of international commercial surrogacy, which creates tremendous potential for immigration fraud and exploitation and poses a national secu…

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Episode 6.1: Environmental Policy in Peril: A Conversation with Professor Eric Orts 24:27

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AUDREY JAQUISS sits down with Penn Professor ERIC ORTS to explore the future of environmental regulation and politics in light of recent Supreme Court decisions. In the last two years, the Court has significantly curtailed the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to protect wetlands and regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Th…

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John Mighton—All Things Being Equal: Why Math Is the Key to a Better World 27:05

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Get the book, All Things Being Equal: Why Math Is the Key to a Better World Visit the JUMP Math USA website, www.jumpmath.org Read the New York Times Article "A Better Way to Teach Math" About The AuthorJohn Mighton is a playwright, mathematician, author and the founder of JUMP Math, a charity dedicated to helping people fulfil their potential in m…

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Border Security Lessons from Central Europe 33:20

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This week, Balazs Orban, a member of the Hungarian Parliament and political director for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (no relation), joins Parsing Immigration Policy to discuss the strategies Hungary has taken to prevent illegal migration despite continuing pressure from the EU. Speaking with the Center’s executive director Mark Krikorian,…

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78 - Book Review: Waste and the City 1:16:56

14d ago1:16:56

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Author: Colin McFarlane, Critics: Vanesa Castan Broto and Julia Wesely Our Guests:Vanesa Castan Broto is a Professor of Climate Urbanism at the Urban Institute, University of Sheffield where she takes a feminist perspective on questions of sustainable urban innovation, just transitions, urban resilience and infrastructure systems.Twitter - @VaneBai…

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Joe Davis—The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain 22:30

1h ago22:30

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Get the book, The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself For Everyone's Gain Visit Joe's Website, www.JoeDavis.com About The AuthorJoe Davis is Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group, where he's had a successful career spanning more than 40 years, ultimately leading more than 7,000 people as head of BCG in North Americ…

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The Reality of Skilled-Worker Programs 43:45

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In this week’s episode of Parsing Immigration Policy, Dr. Ron Hira, Associate Professor of Public Policy at Howard University, joins guest host Steve Camarota, the Center’s Director of Research, to discuss the flaws in the U.S. guest worker programs and the myths of a STEM labor shortage. Hira refutes the idea that guest worker programs are justifi…

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Exposing Sources and Impacts of Election Disinformation Campaigns 42:07

17d ago42:07

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Legendary tech journalist John Markoff (CASBS fellow, 2017-18) chats with 2023-24 CASBS fellow Young Mie Kim on her groundbreaking efforts to identify how shadowy groups use algorithms and targeted disinformation campaigns during presidential election cycles; measure their real-world distorting effects on voter mobilization or suppression; and illu…

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Nicholas Dirks— City of Intellect: The Uses and Abuses of the University 29:25

14d ago29:25

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Get the book, City of Intellect: The Uses and Abuses of the University Visit Nicholas' Website www.nicholasbdirks.com About The AuthorNicholas B. Dirks, PhD is President and CEO of The New York Academy of Sciences, one of the oldest and most esteemed scientific organizations in the United States. He is a Professor of History and Anthropology at Uni…

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Sacrificing “Sum of Us”: Why Black Power Can’t Help Everyone (Part 2) 1:11:38

10d ago1:11:38

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In part two of our podcast analysis of Heather McGhee’s book “The Sum of Us,” hosted by Lawrence Grandpre, we use a historical lens to examine the effectiveness of multiracial positive-sum politics. We challenge McGhee’s argument that multiracial coalitions can effectively address global warming, showing that the history of political advocacy compl…

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Elizabeth Grant—Deliberative Policymaking: Redesigning How We Make Education Policy 29:22

12d ago29:22

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Get the book, Deliberative Policymaking: Redesigning How We Make Education Policy About The AuthorDr. Elizabeth Grant is the Superintendent of the Salt Lake City School District and former associate professor of education at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development. She holds an MEd from Harvard and a Master…

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CIS Litigation Forces Transparency of ‘Humanitarian’ Parole Program 31:06

17d ago31:06

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Critical findings from recent CIS Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation reveal that a Biden “humanitarian” parole program created specifically for nationals of four countries has resulted in many applicants flying in from 74 other countries. This episode of Parsing Immigration Policy draws attention to the discrepancies between the public ju…

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Barbara Blackburn—Rigor in the ELA & Social Studies Classroom 26:32

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Get the book, Rigor in the 6–12 ELA and Social Studies Classroom: A Teacher Toolkit Get the book, Rigor in the K–5 ELA and Social Studies Classroom: A Teacher Toolkit Visit Barbara's website, www.BarbaraBlackburnOnline.com Follow Barbara on X @barbblackburn About The AuthorBarbara Blackburn, PhD is the author of 35 books and a full-time consultant …

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De Facto Amnesty for Half a Million Illegal Immigrants 39:51

2M ago39:51

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Today’s episode of Parsing Immigration Policy delves into the details and implications of this week's controversial announcement by the Biden administration that it will be granting de facto amnesty to over half a million illegal immigrants in the United States. The conversation between Mark Krikorian, the Center’s executive director, and Andrew Ar…

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Episode 77 - Post-Socialist Infrastructure 49:06

25d ago49:06

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In this episode we talk about garages, trams and trolleybuses! Our guests for this episode, Tauri Tuvikene and Wladimir Sgibnev, help us think about post-socialist mobility in terms of continuities and ruptures. Using examples from Estonia, East Germany, and the former Soviet Union, they question the future of mobility, highlight the importance of …

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F. Joseph Merlino & Deborah Pomeroy—New Era - New Urgency: The Case for Repurposing Education 30:59

26d ago30:59

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Get the book, New Era - New Urgency: The Case for Repurposing Education Visit the New Era - New Urgency Website About The AuthorF. Joseph Merlino is President of The 21st Century Partnership for STEM Education, a Philadelphia area non-profit research and action organization he co-founded in 2007. For the past 35 years, he has served as the principa…

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Reflecting on 100 Years of the Border Patrol 45:47

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Two former chiefs of the U.S. Border Patrol join Parsing Immigration Policy this week on the occasion of the agency’s 100th anniversary. Rodney Scott and Mark Morgan join host Mark Krikorian discuss how, despite a century of government policies that have often made it harder to secure the border, the Border Patrol has always remained committed to p…

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Erik Francis—Inquiring Minds Want To Learn: Posing Good Questions To Promote Student Inquiry 31:53

2M ago31:53

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Get the book, Inquiring Minds Want To Learn: Posing Good Questions To Promote Student Inquiry Visit Erik's Website, MaverikEducation.com Follow Erik on X @maverikedu12 About The AuthorErik Francis an international author and presenter with over 25 years of experience working in education as a classroom teacher, a site administrator, an education pr…

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Political Change in Mexico: Implications for the U.S. Border Crisis 40:12

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In this week’s episode of Parsing Immigration Policy, Christopher Landau, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, joins us to discuss the election of Claudia Sheinbaum as the new president of Mexico. Amb. Landau discusses the implications of Sheinbaum’s election for U.S. immigration policy and U.S.-Mexico relations. Landau describes Sheinbaum as the prot…

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Sacrificing “Sum of Us”: Why Black Power Can’t Help Everyone (Part 1) 43:02

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Heather McGee’s book, The Sum of Us, is touted as a new approach to racial justice. Her arguments, showcased from TED Talks to late-night shows, suggest that framing investments in Black communities as beneficial for everyone can counter white backlash. However, this emotional appeal to multiracial coalitions undermines Black autonomy by decenterin…

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Jen Schwanke—The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management 28:36

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Get the book, The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management Visit Jen's Website, JenSchwanke.com About The Author Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., is a longtime educator, teaching and leading at all levels. She is the author of four ASCD books, including the just-released, The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management. She has written and presented for multiple …

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The Gold Standard of Economic Historians 1:12:58

2M ago1:12:58

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Stefan Link, a 2023-24 CASBS fellow, chats with Barry Eichengreen, a 1996-97 CASBS fellow and world renowned for his expertise at the nexus of international economics and economic history. They discuss some of Eichengreen's most prominent works — including "The European Economy Since 1945," which emerged from his CASBS experience, and "Golden Fette…

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The ‘Bipartisan’ Border Bill: Codifying Biden’s Abuses 31:45

2M ago31:45

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The “bipartisan” border bill failed again last week in the Senate, with even its Republican co-sponsor voting against it. While it may now seem moot, it’s likely that the president and Democrats in Congress will spend the rest of the year pointing to Republican opposition to the bill as the reason for the continuing border crisis. For that reason, …

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Debbie Zacarian—Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators 30:52

2M ago30:52

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Get the book, Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators Visit Debbie's website, www.ZacarianConsulting.com Contact Debbie via email About The AuthorDr. Debbie Zacarian is the founder of Zacarian & Associates, where she provides professional development, strategic planning, and technical assistance for K-16 …

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Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Immigration Act of 1924 40:41

3M ago40:41

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In this week’s episode of Parsing Immigration Policy, Roy Beck, founder of NumbersUSA, joins us to discuss the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Immigration Act. President Calvin Coolidge signed it into law on May 26, 1924, and Beck outlines how, despite the various and often invidious motivations of the Act’s supporters, its effect was overwhelmingly …

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James Stronge—Qualities of Effective Principals 30:20

2M ago30:20

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Get the book, Qualities of Effective Principals About The Author James Stronge, PhD is the Heritage Professor of Education in the School of Education at William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia and the President and CEO of Stronge and Associates Educational Consulting. His research interests include policy and practice related to teacher quality a…

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National Security Concerns Amid Rising Illegal Immigration 34:29

2M ago34:29

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In the latest episode of Parsing Immigration Policy, we delve into the security vulnerabilities concerning the historic and increasing number of Chinese nationals who are part of the record number of migrants crossing our country’s SW border. Our guest is Todd Bensman, the Center’s senior national security fellow who testifies today at a House Home…

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Kim Strobel—Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy 29:41

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Get the book, Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy Download the Gratitude Tracker About The AuthorKim Strobel is an internationally-known motivational speaker for educators and organizations and travels the globe sharing the impact of happiness on teacher well-being and student achievement. This episode of Principal Center Radio is sponsored by IXL,…

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New State Immigration Laws 37:52

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This year has seen important state-level legislation on immigration. The bills that have passed throughout the country tend to be those designed to deter illegal immigration and enhance enforcement of immigration law. As state legislative sessions wrap up around the country, two successful grassroots advocates join Jessica Vaughan, Director of Poli…

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Episode 5.15: Bonds Beyond Borders: Affect and Memory in the Yugoslav People's Army 51:32

2M ago51:32

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TANJA PETROVIĆ, principal research associate at the Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts, discusses her recent book Utopia in Uniform: Affective Afterlives of the Yugoslav People's Army. Moderated by RAFAEL KHACHATURIAN.By Andrea Mitchell Center

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ACHIEVE: A Landmark Study of the Effect of Hearing Intervention on Brain Health in Older Adults 34:12

3M ago34:12

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In this Momentum Discussion Podcast episode, Dr. Frank Lin, co-primary investigator of the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders, or ACHIEVE, study discusses this landmark study examining the effect of hearing intervention on brain health. ACHIEVE is a multicenter randomized trial to determine if treating hearing loss in older adults redu…

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Jim Marshall—Right From the Start: The Essential Guide to Implementing School Initiatives 36:57

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Get the book, Right From The Start: The Essential Guide to Implementing School Initiatives Visit James' Website www.JamesMMarshall.com About The Author James Marshall, PhD is Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University, where he serves as the Senior Director for the Ed.D. program in PK-12 School Leadership. With over 200 publi…

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Panel: The How and Why of the Mayorkas Impeachment 33:30

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The Center for Immigration Studies hosted a panel to discuss the history and impact of the impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Should he have been impeached? Why was he impeached? What are the consequences of the U.S. Senate’s refusal to either hold a trial itself or to appoint an impeachment trial committee to take an…

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Episode 5.14: Professor Anne Norton on Wild Democracy 51:06

3M ago51:06

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ANNE NORTON, Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses her book Wild Democracy: Anarchy, Courage, and Ruling the Law with moderator and Penn alumnus JOSHUA ROSE.By Andrea Mitchell Center

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Anti-Blackness and progressive approaches to Economic Redistribution 1:01:00

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In this episode, Lawrence explores the intersections of race and economic redistribution. Advocates of "race-neutral" economic redistribution policies have rebranded them as "race-conscious," asserting that policies like baby bonds and Universal Basic Income (UBI) would disproportionately benefit Black people while mitigating political backlash. Th…

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A Scholar's Commitment to Workers' Economic Justice 50:44

3M ago50:44

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Labor historian & 2023-24 CASBS fellow Gabriel Winant in conversation with 2018-19 CASBS fellow Ruth Milkman, among the nation's most renowned sociologists of labor. In addition to interrogating divisions within and segmentation across labor markets in recent decades, Milkman also has remained attuned to the complexity of the overall working class …

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Allison Rodman—Still Learning: Strengthening Professional and Organizational Capacity 29:37

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Get the book, Still Learning: Strengthening Professional and Organizational Learning Visit the Learning Loop website, www.TheLearningLoop.com About The AuthorAllison Rodman is the Founder and Chief Learning Officer of The Learning Loop, and is an ASCD Faculty Member. Her work focuses on adult learners, and she has written for Educational Leadership…

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Episodio 76 - En conversación con Clara Salazar (The Urban Lives of Property Series IV) 1:05:53

3M ago1:05:53

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Ejidos y asentamientos autogestionados en Mexico In this inaugural Spanish-language episode of the Urban Political Podcast, Clara Salazar delves into the history and concept of the ejidos—collective forms of land ownership introduced by the Mexican Revolution in 1917. Following this, the state began redistributing land to impoverished farmers under…

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Baachu Talk Equity Matters Episode 10 with Haresh Mirani (3 jackpots, the accident that changed life, establishing practice, Inspiration from father, Establishment and Achievments of Mirani Foundation ... 1:29:07

3M ago1:29:07

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Living on less is not living small, living on excess is! Embark on a riveting journey as our host Baskar Sundaram sits down with Dr. Haresh K. Mirani, delving into a narrative of triumph over adversity. From humble beginnings in a distant land to navigating cultural barriers to reach the shores of opportunity in the USA, Dr. Mirani's story is one o…

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Episode 5.13: The Erosion of Democracy: Dr. Robin S. Brooks on Democratic Backsliding 38:27

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DR. ROBIN S. BROOKS, career diplomat and former Special Advisor to the Vice President for Europe, Russia, Multilateral Affairs, and Democracy, delves into the intricacies of democracy. The discussion explores the pivotal role of elections and the alarming phenomenon of democratic backsliding, particularly evident in ex-Soviet States. Dr. Brooks she…

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Panel Podcast: Illegal Immigration by Sea 35:37

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With the crisis in Haiti sparking fears of a new exodus and illegal crossings up in the Mediterranean, maritime illegal immigration is a challenge all destination countries are facing – one that is very different from the challenge of controlling a land border. The International Network for Immigration Research (INIR) hosted this event to address t…

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Episode 5.12: Rep Mikie Sherrill on Whether the Bipartisan Consensus on Foreign Policy Will Hold and on Threats to American Democracy 32:07

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This episode focuses on the recent passage of a foreign aid package by the House of Representatives, which includes aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The delay in passing the bill raised concerns about America's reliability in fulfilling its international commitments. The episode explores how partisan divides are reshaping views on foreign policy…

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James Stronge—Qualities of Effective Teachers 31:18

4M ago31:18

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Get the book, Qualities of Effective Teachers About The Author James Stronge, PhD is the Heritage Professor of Education in the School of Education at William & Mary, in Williamsburg, Virginia and the President and CEO of Stronge and Associates Educational Consulting. His research interests include policy and practice related to teacher quality and…

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Baachu Talk Equity Matters Episode 9 with Tushar Gandhi (Born during a train ride, Discovering path, Motta Gandhi, Writing 'Let's Kill Gandhi', Discovering Baa's Diary, Film Exposure) 1:37:54

3M ago1:37:54

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Join us for an enlightening episode of Baachu Talk Equity Matters as we sit down with Tushar Arun Gandhi, a prominent advocate for social equality and the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi. In our 9th episode, Tushar shares his remarkable journey and discusses his ongoing efforts to promote justice and compassion in society. Born on a train between Mumbai…

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