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Mark Kenny takes a weekly look at politics and public affairs with expert analysis and discussion from researchers at The Australian National University and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Democracy-ish is a podcast dedicated to fighting for democracy and preserving your sanity in a time when both are under active assault by forces committed to white supremacy and stupidity. For far too long our body politic has been viewed through an all white prism that does not represent the multiracial nation that is the United States of America. Hosts Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali always keep it real, blunt and entertaining as they discuss how we can achieve a multiracial democracy and ...
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A color-conscious political podcast, hosted by Steve Phillips, that releases episodes every other Thursday. While grassroots organizations raised voters of color turnout to historic levels, securing Democratic victories in 2020 and 2021, there remain strong differences of opinion about the right strategy for winning in a racially-polarized electoral landscape. “Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips” offers candid and data-driven analysis on how progressives can win. Join Steve for a convers ...
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Here’s Where It Gets Interesting finds the stories of America you probably haven’t heard. Host Sharon McMahon, a longtime teacher and one of today’s most influential voices, will ignite your curiosity about the fascinating stuff that wasn’t in history textbooks. She’s joined by notable thought leaders who share insights about history, culture, and politics, and inspire us to grow into more thoughtful, well-informed citizens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Crisis Group's Executive Vice President Richard Atwood as he dives deep into the conflicts that rage around the globe with Crisis Group analysts and special guests. These experts bring a unique, on-the-ground perspective to understanding both why those conflicts persist — and what could bring them to an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast featuring women of color with different views on topics hosted by Marina Franklin.
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Looking to explore the intersection of AI and journalism? Influential thought leaders in the industry join data scientist and media entrepreneur, Nikita Roy, each week to explore what's next with AI and its implications for the media landscape. In each episode, industry experts discuss how automated newsrooms have the potential to change journalism and uncover opportunities to optimize workflows and increase efficiency without compromising journalistic integrity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c ...
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A Berkeley News podcast that features lectures and conversations at UC Berkeley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rafael Behr examines how our minds respond to politics and how politicians mess with our minds. In each episode an expert from the world of politics, psychology, history or philosophy joins Raf on our 'couch' to discuss what's driving our political thought and behaviour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join two of the UK's leading parliamentary experts, Mark D'Arcy and Ruth Fox, as they guide you through the often mysterious ways our politicians do business and explore the running controversies about the way Parliament works. Each week they will analyse how laws are made and ministers held accountable by the people we send to Westminster. They will be debating the topical issues of the day, looking back at key historical events and discussing the latest research on democracy and Parliament ...
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South Dakota's Weekly Political Podcast - hosted by Jake Shoenbeck, and Murdoc. Join us every Friday as we discuss the top political topics of the week while speaking with the movers and shakers of the SD political landscape. Another HomeSlice Audio Production. Search for Dakota Town Hall in your favorite player or follow their socials - @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Produced by Partners for Dignity & Rights, we explore and celebrate the work of poor people's movements, particularly in the US. We highlight innovative and powerful organizing campaigns and community building led by women, LGBTQ folks, Black communities and other people of color, that are pushing the boundaries and have the potential to transform this society.Hosted by Max Rameau, a Haitian-born Pan-African theorist, campaign strategist, organizer, author and member of Pan-African Community ...
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The Explaining History Podcast has been exploring the 20th Century in weekly chapters for the past 10 years, helping students and enthusiasts engage with the past. With the help of expert guests, your host Nick Shepley navigates competing debates around the key events and processes of the past century. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/explaininghistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We’ve all heard the cries echoing from climate marches: “SYSTEM-CHANGE, NOT CLIMATE CHANGE!”. But what does that actually mean? This investigative mini-series explores how our society has been built, uncovers the flaws in its foundation, and asks: how might we change things for the better? Investigative journalism. Talks with world-leading experts. Complex social, historical, and scientific concepts explained simply. At a time when the headlines can seem so alarming and random, The Water We ...
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Apocalypse Nowadays is a humorous and thought provoking digital series hosted by four men of color and longtime friends during the ongoing collapse of Western democracy. Hosts discuss the realities on the ground in a rapidly evolving world, and cover the gamut of issues from the complexities of personal life to the joys of pop culture and more.
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What is happening in the world right now? In this podcast produced by the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) we'll take a closer look at events taking place around the globe. Here you will find conversations, seminars and lectures on different international topics. We hope you'll learn something new! If you have any feedback or tips, please contact us on post@nupi.no Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Expert analysis, insights and opinion on the national security challenges facing Australia and the Indo-Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Roger Bolton, formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a little bit wider to encompass the whole of the BBC, Roger examines the issues that are facing the corporation and public service broadcasting. Find all our podcasts here And please support this podcast by subscribing here We also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the int ...
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Season 2 of Londongrad: Iran's Hit Squads. Award-winning investigative reporter Paul Caruana Galizia returns to report the story of the foiled assassination attempts on British soil of Iranian nationals. Since January 2022, there has been an attempted assassination or kidnap at least once a month – all ordered by the Iranian government. In this four-part series, Paul will delve into how these attempts unfolded, why they have become so prevalent and who is behind them. It's a story about Iran ...
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Why doesn’t government work? Is it the politicians, the civil servants, the political parties? Or is it the system in which they all operate? The Hidden Power goes behind the sporting spectacle of modern politicking to find the real villain. This series of six podcasts, broadcast weekly from October 10th, provides both critique and answers. Good government is entirely possible - but not in its current guise. Hosted by Ed Straw, former chair of Demos - the cross-party think-tank on democracy, ...
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Are you a woman of color who feels like you work in spaces that don’t invest in your success? Do you feel like you’re expected to be less than who you are to make your co-workers comfortable? You know being “authentic” at work doesn’t apply to you? Have you gotten the advice to be “twice as good” to succeed at life and work? Are you tired of playing by someone else’s rules (that don’t apply to others) to have the life and career you want? Well this is the right podcast for you. Embracing You ...
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A weekly show about politics and liberty, featuring conversations with top scholars, philosophers, historians, economists, and public policy experts. Hosted by Trevor Burrus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A new series of talks by David Runciman, in which he explores some of the most important thinkers and prominent ideas lying behind modern politics – from Hobbes to Gandhi, from democracy to patriarchy, from revolution to lock down. Plus, he talks about the crises – revolutions, wars, depressions, pandemics – that generated these new ways of political thinking. From the team that brought you Talking Politics: a history of ideas to help make sense of what’s happening today. Hosted on Acast. Se ...
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Decision Points is a Washington Institute podcast hosted by David Makovsky on key moments in Israel’s history and present. The first season focused on the history of U.S.-Israel relations, the second season examined key Israeli and Arab leaders, the third season explored Israel's contemporary policy dilemmas, and the fourth season highlighted books essential to understanding Zionism, Israel, and U.S.-Israel relations. Season 5 dives into the Gaza war and explores the long-term implications f ...
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Welcome to the Purpose Made Podcast, your hub for transformative conversations, hosted by Peter Bell. This podcast is dedicated to the exploration and unlocking of untapped potential that resides within each one of us. From entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, to dreamers of all walks of life, we delve into the personal narratives of individuals and companies who have harnessed their purpose to create an impact. Our mission? To inspire, educate, and ignite that spark of purpose in you. We bel ...
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Gays Against Guns NY is an inclusive direct action group of LGBTQ people and their allies committed to nonviolently breaking the gun industry's chain of death—investors, manufacturers, the NRA and politicians who block safer gun laws. We are New York-based but work with GAG chapters in other cities to ensure safety for all individuals, particularly vulnerable communities such as people of color, women, people who struggle with mental health issues, LGBTQ people and religious minorities. GAG ...
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Join in on Tinius Talks to learn more about current issues within the media economy. In each episode you will meet the CEO of the Tinius Trust, Kjersti Løken Stavrum, in dialogue with relevant guest from media and adjacent businesses. All content in Norwegian. Tinius Talks are published by the Tinius Trust, who is the main shareholder in Schibsted. Read more on www.tinius.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Village SquareCast is the podcast your mother warned you about. We talk politics, religion and race — across color, creed and ideology — and we do it like the partners in democracy that we really ought to be. At The Village Square, we've had hundreds of conversations with tens of thousands of people — and now we bring you our favorites of these conversations via podcast. We talk in bars, we talk in churches, we talk across a hundred continuous tables in the middle of a street downtown. And t ...
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In the digital era, information and the social media platforms used to spread it have become weapons of choice for those seeking to short circuit American democracy. Yahoo News' new weekly podcast Bots & Ballots explores the intersection of politics and technology as told by those in Washington, DC, and Silicon Valley trying to prevent a repeat of the infiltration of the 2016 presidential election. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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As She Rises brings together local poets and activists from throughout North America to depict the effects of climate change on their home and their people. Each episode carries the listener to a new place through a collection of voices, local recordings and soundscapes. Stories span from the Louisiana Bayou, to the tundras of Alaska to the drying bed of the Colorado River. Centering the voices of native women and women of color, As She Rises personalizes the elusive magnitude of climate cha ...
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Notes from America with Kai Wright is a show about the unfinished business of our history, and its grip on our future.
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This is a show that aims to engage, energize and educate voters of color to participate in the political process, regardless of partisan affiliation. This station goes out to all of those who have not long had the luxury of choosing adequate representation. I’d like this to be a platform for people to share ideas and perspectives on what it means to be a part of our modern democracy as a member of a “minority” ethnic group.
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Where do your opinions come from? Do we ‘think’ our world views, or ‘feel’ them? And what do our beliefs mean for politics and society? In each episode of On Opinion, Turi Munthe asks thought leaders to share their perspectives on why we think what we think and what it means for the world today, discussing everything from the war on truth to how to argue with people you hate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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POC Podcast - Progressive Opinions of Color
Nancy Wu (Asian American, Economist, Progressive, Woman, Storyteller)
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. Nancy triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and has a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. She works as an Economist full time and has previously worked in economic polic ...
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The world is facing urgent, complicated problems. It has become clear in this generation-defining moment that to make the changes we need, we will have to use every tool at our disposal. But it's not a time to be overwhelmed. We need to face these issues head-on. So let's keep the question simple: What do we do tomorrow? Join host Hannah Sung and 6 Degrees as she asks this question to people with big ideas so bold, well, they just might work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i ...
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References the book: Colored River and the history of black farmers in America. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-rt./support
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The Way with Anoa is about forward-moving dialogue with good people doing good work. Anoa covers news, politics, and current events. She throws in a bit of pop culture to mix it up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Govern Yourself Accordingly is a brand new podcast for engaged citizens and public leaders who want to lead change through politics with their integrity intact. If you are someone who is engaged in politics - as an activist, an elected leader, aspiring candidate or simply someone who wants to engage deeply with questions about public leadership this is the podcast for you. We're always on the hunt for people, stories, big ideas and small ones that capture our curiosity about how we can gover ...
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We don’t make it easy to vote in America. A citizen can be disenfranchised for a typo, a scrawled signature, or for a felony. Then there are the politicians who tout “voter fraud” when it’s a proven myth. Reporters Catherine Saint Louis and Sam Levine examine why we should be worried about the weakening of our democracy with 2020 on the horizon. Shut Out is a three-part podcast series produced by HuffPost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Russian election interference, to scandals over privacy and invasive ad targeting, to presidential tweets: it’s all happening in online spaces governed by private social media companies. These conflicts are only going to grow in importance. In this series, also available in the Lawfare Podcast feed, Evelyn Douek and Quinta Jurecic will be talking to experts and practitioners about the major challenges our new information ecosystem poses for elections and democracy in general, and the da ...
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"Race and Democracy" features Dr. Peniel Joseph and expert guests to discuss the most important questions of our time about race, democracy, social justice, culture, and moral and ethical issues. Texas Podcast Network is brought to you by The University of Texas at Austin. Podcasts are produced by faculty members and staffers at UT Austin who work with University Communications to craft content that adheres to journalistic best practices. The University of Texas at Austin offers these podcas ...
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Let’s Talk About the Internet is a conversation about the future of the Internet in Canada. Through discussions with experts and thought leaders, Mohit Rajhans explores the complex issues that are impacting the digital lives of Canadians today and solutions for the challenges that lie ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rep. Ruben Gallego Is Fighting for Arizona
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House Rep. Ruben Gallego joins the podcast to talk about his Senate campaign against Republican Kari Lake to replace former Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema and what a path to victory looks like in November. Recorded well before the most recent political developments, this race remains critical to holding the Senate and being able to govern and ad…
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Standing on Business for Your Community in the Democratic Party w/ Precious McKesson
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In recent years, more than ever people in favor of major change rail against the two party system in the United States and how it's not helpful for enacting change through the political process. So we're talking this week about what does embracing your voice: being unapologetically yourself, and representing the interests of your community, look li…
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Joseph Stalin finally has the power he’s been working decades to achieve. But as the new leader of the Soviet Union, he thinks everyone around him is a threat– even friends and defenseless peasants. And for some reason, Stalin can’t stop obsessing about his old enemy Leon Trotsky. But, a devious plot just might rid him of his nemesis once and for a…
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How Has Israeli Society Changed After 300+ Days of War?
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Israeli society underwent a massive shock on October 7 that upended deeply held convictions about the army and the state. The horrors of 10/7 and the immediate demands of war unified Israelis at a time of deep division, but the 300+ days since Hamas’ assault have tested societal cohesion. How have 10/7 and the ensuing months of war changed Israeli …
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Apocalypse Nowadays Ep3: Simone Biles, Netanyahu Addresses US Congress, & Comic Con and Summer Blockbusters!
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Welcome to another episode of Apocalypse Nowadays! In today's episode, we kick off with a heartfelt celebration of Simone Biles' triumphant return to gymnastics, making her the most decorated American gymnast of all time. We delve into the significance of witnessing such greatness and the inspiration her story brings to those battling mental health…
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James Baldwin's Words Continue to Challenge us 100 Years After His Birth
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On August 2, 1924, a baby boy was born at Harlem Hospital in New York City — one who would grow up to become one of the most celebrated writers and thinkers of the 20th century. James Baldwin’s novels, essays and ideas were captivating and controversial. They challenged society’s ideas of race, power, sexuality and belonging through politics that w…
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A special Dakota Town Hall with our legal friends from the East. A co-episode with Joe Sneve and Jonathon Ellis from The Dakota Scout. It's Dakota Scouting Town Hall 3. (At the time of editing I think it was 3) @TheDakotaScout @DakotaScoutJoe @DakotaScoutJon @JakeShoenbeck @Murdocj @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…
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£22 billion financial 'black hole': What is Parliament's role?
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This week's bruising Commons exchange between the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, and the man she replaced at the Treasury, Jeremy Hunt, is just the opening encounter in what promises to be a long running parliamentary battle over the state of the public finances. MPs can expect to be asked to approve extra spending estimates in the autumn, and there'll…
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In today's episode of democracy-ish Waj and Danielle discuss VP Kamala Harris's momentum and call out to Trump! We get into the NABJ/Trump fiasco, the disappearance of Project 2025 and more! Make sure to check out our show on YouTube every Friday at 4pm Eastern on Mary Trump Media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Kamala Harris Is a ‘Supreme Court Realist.’ So Will She Reform It?
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President Joe Biden says he has a plan to reform the Supreme Court — one that will keep presidential power in check. Political commentator Elie Mystal says it’s about time. Mystal is the justice correspondent for The Nation magazine and someone who has been advocating (at the top of his lungs) for SCOTUS reform for years. In this episode of “On the…
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Alliances and security agreements in Europe and the Indo-Pacific
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How have alliances and security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific evolved in recent years? What trends can be identified? How does the current security environment compare to previous eras of alliance formation? What lessons can we draw? Are we seeing a strategic convergence between the Euro-Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific? Between NATO and the networ…
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Re-Air Featuring Comedians Keith Robinson and Rachel Feinstein
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We are re-airing a really funny episode with two of my favorite friends/comedians who currently have hilarious Comedy Specials on Netflix right now! Check them out! Rachel Feinstein and Keith Robinson share insights into their creative processes, the importance of resilience, and why they continue to push their boundaries. The episode is filled wit…
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Library leaders Marie-Louise Ayres and Cathie Warburton join us to discuss the unique role libraries can play in democratic society. What can libraries do to strengthen democracy? How can libraries democratise access to information across polarised media, and digital and cultural divides? And how can we improve civics education while combating misi…
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A History of the Palestinian Solidarity Movement Through One Activist's Life Story
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu’s July 24th address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress was skipped by roughly half of the Democratic caucus, including the party's new presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris. This marks a shift in Democratic Party politics around Israel and Palestine after nearly 10 months of mass protest…
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The Unprecedented Turn in the 2024 Election: Biden Steps Down and Kamala Harris Steps Up
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In this solo episode, I dive into the historic and unexpected developments in the 2024 presidential race. President Joe Biden has suspended his reelection campaign following weeks of speculation after his debate performance against Donald Trump. Biden's decision has significantly shifted the political landscape, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harr…
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Joseph Stalin’s bank robbing days have earned him a top spot as a Revolutionary, just as things are falling in place for Russia’s government to be toppled. The allure of communism has spread, but the message of course, wasn’t the reality. Stalin takes on a new role as an enforcer, a position that would show just how brutal and heartless he was. And…
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A New Calculus for War? Understanding Israel-Hezbollah Dynamics
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In recent weeks, the mid-intensity conflict on Israel’s northern border with Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese Shiite terror group, has threatened to explode into all-out war. With Israel ramping up its targeted killings of top Hezbollah military commanders and Hezbollah launching rockets and drones ever further into Israel, is total war inevi…
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One consequence of the mini-parliamentary rebellion on the King’s Speech is that Keir Starmer has decisively disciplined his backbench rebels, but is this firm approach a one-off for the King’s Speech or indicative of a broader strategy? With the Chancellor set to layout the depths of the nation’s financial woes next week, we ask: will the honeymoo…
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Murdoc finally gets his wish and we chat about the Territorial Croo... Governors of South Dakota. Some of you don't like your brother-in-law enough to make him Governor. D13 Rep and show historian Tony Venhuizen is back for Summer School with Professor Venhuizen. @DakotaTownHall @JakeShoenbeck @Tony_Venhuizen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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Apocalypse Nowadays Ep2: VP Kamala Harris Takes the Lead: Energizing the 2024 Election
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Welcome back to Apocalypse Nowadays. In today's episode, Kahniley, SiK, and Aaron dive into the seismic shift in the 2024 election as President Biden steps down, making Vice President Kamala Harris the presumptive Democratic nominee. With Harris's campaign raising over $80 million in the first 24 hours, we discuss how her candidacy alters the dynam…
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Journalist Jemele Hill on the intersection of sports and race (revisiting)
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In Berkeley Talks episode 205, sports journalist Jemele Hill discusses her career at the intersection of sports, race and culture in the U.S. at a UC Berkeley event in January 2020. "Sports journalism," began KALW radio journalist Hana Baba, with whom Hill joined in conversation as part of a Cal Performances speaker series. "So you’re growing up, y…
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On this week's democracyish Waj and Danielle discuss the seismic shift that occurred on Wednesday when President Biden dropped out of the race and enthusiastically endorsed VP Kamala Harris. It's been only days since this has happened but Black women, Black men and other groups have already organized in mass to raise money and awareness. We discuss…
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Did 44,000 Black Women Just Close Dems' 'Enthusiasm Gap' in One Zoom Call?
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Perhaps you’ve noticed: the news is newsing in overdrive lately. Notes from America is meeting the moment with an extra podcast drop on Thursdays starting today. Welcome to On the Call, a pop-up podcast series of conversations about politics, voters and democracy right now. While most of America was still processing the news that President Joe Bide…
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Australia’s AUKUS officials, part 2: Tanya Monro, Chief Defence Scientist
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What are the priorities of the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and how have they evolved to reflect our strategic environment? What is the importance of and strategic reasoning for AUKUS Pillar Two? What misconceptions exist about defence research at universities? How does industry, policy, and research intersect to contribute to deterr…
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Natali Helberger: Audience-Centric Approaches to AI Ethics in Media
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Natali Helberger, Professor of Law and Digital Technology at the University of Amsterdam, joins host Nikita Roy to explore the complex ethical landscape of AI in journalism. In this conversation, they discuss everything from recommendation algorithms and filter bubbles to the EU AI Act and the future of responsible AI adoption in media. Recognized …
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Re-Air For An Election Year: A Fight Against Environmental Racism
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It's an Election year and so we are re-airing this important episode. Subhah Agarwal and Sharon Lavigne visit friends and discuss Sharon Lavigne's battle for clean air and justice, taking on the big industries that have created Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” -- nicknamed for the above-average rates of cancer within the 85-mile stretch of communities wi…
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US experts Emma Shortis and John Hart, along with historian Frank Bongiorno join Democracy Sausage to talk Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the changes in the US election race. Biden has backed out of the presidential race, should he have withdrawn earlier? How will likely democratic candidate Kamala Harris change the campaign, the media narratives aro…
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Biden Was Their Candidate. How Are Americans Feeling Now That Kamala Harris Is Poised To Replace Him?
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“The call was coming from inside the house,” says Fordham University political scientist Christina Greer about the pressure campaign Democrats applied to President Joe Biden in the weeks since his debate against Republican contender Donald Trump. Biden’s fitness for another four-year term had been called into question, and although he seemed determ…
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What Hope for a Gaza Ceasefire and What Happens Without One?
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Israel expert Mairav Zonszein, Israel-Palestine director Rami Dajani and U.S. program director Michael Hanna to talk about the latest from Gaza, prospects for a ceasefire and the risks of all-out war between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. They discuss how the vio…
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Is this what hope feels like? Rafael Behr's reflections on Labour's 2024 victory
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In this summer bonus episode, Raf and (producer) Phil discuss the changing mood around British politics since Labour's election victory, the restoration of seriousness after years of triviality, why some people can't adapt, why others want to believe that Keir Starmer can deliver the change he has promised and whether they are right. Links to stuff…
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Leading with Progressive Values in a Deep Red District w/Sammi Brown
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Can you be a progressive representing a legislative district that is deeply conservative? In politics, it is often the belief that it's not possible. But there are moderates and conservatives who've represented more liberal districts (and states even!). This is a question that my friend and guest, Sammi Brown, challenged when she ran for office as …
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A new mission, a new identity. Joseph Stalin, using the name Koba, takes on his latest role in the name of the Revolution: bank robber. He still found time for romance, though, falling hard for the only woman he would truly ever love. Now he faced a choice: fatherhood… or the Revolution? Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon Supervising Produ…
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Allies Under Pressure: The Gaza War and U.S.-Israel Relations
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The ten months since October 7th have revealed both the profound strengths and strains of the U.S.-Israel partnership. Are current tensions a temporary consequence of the Israel-Hamas war, or do they represent a new and enduring divide between the two allies? In this episode, Dennis Ross joins David Makovsky on the eve of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s…
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In this wide ranging conversation with historian and podcaster Paul Cooper, we explore the themes in his new book The Fall of Civilisations. Paul has examined numerous ancient and medieval civilisations from the Assyrians to the peoples of Easter Island to understand the factors and tipping points that lead to the end of civilisations. We explore h…
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Ep 78. Tom Davidson: Incredible Story of 100-Year-Old RAF Veteran
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Imagine living through the most intense, history-defining moments of the 20th century and emerging with a wealth of wisdom and an unshakeable spirit. Tom Davidson, at 100, brings these experiences to life, recounting his daring WWII raids and the harrowing experiences that tested his mettle. This isn't just a history lesson; it's a journey into the…
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Show Historian Tony Venhuizen back on the show to do a week of historical fun. This week we take a look back into the birth of the party convention, changes in how we pick the president, and finally South Dakotans who have come close to running or have run for the big chair. @Tony_Venhuizen @JakeShoenbeck @DakotaTownHall Hosted on Acast. See acast.…
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Apocalypse Nowadays Ep1: The Last Stand for Democracy: Will We Rise or Fall?
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Welcome to the series premiere of Apocalypse Nowadays. Hosts Kahniley, Aaron, and Sikander dive into the chaotic state of current U.S. politics, introducing themselves and their motivations for starting the podcast. The trio discusses the urgent need to raise their voices as they navigate through the murk and muck of today's world. The episode kick…
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What has Keir Starmer got in common with Robert Redford?
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The legislative sausage machine has cranked into action so Mark and Ruth dissect the government’s programme following the King’s Speech. They examine the proposals for major new bills on planning and devolution aimed at galvanising the economy, along with revamped legacy bills the Government is adopting from the previous administration. Where might…
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With 3.5 months to go until the election establishment democrats have decided go do everything they possibly can to ensure that Trump wins and democracy is destroyed. Instead of rallying around Joe Biden they have decided to eat their own and risk the lives of millions of vulnerable Americans whose lives will forever be changed because of Projects …
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