Best Margaret Stevens Podcasts (2024)

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The Term “MAGA” Acknowledges US Empire is Over 59:33

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Make America great “again?” What does that phrase assume? Our guest today, retired Lt Col. William Astore served 20 years in the military. No, he’s not a stereotypical macho militarist, far from it. He says our “full spectrum global empire” The post The Term “MAGA” Acknowledges US Empire is Over appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Sonic Sisters: Suroor & Window 58:08

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Coming to you live from WYXR Studios Amy and Jenny welcomed electronic music artists Suroor and W1ndow. We talk about women in Memphis music, their new albums and the hard to pin down sound of the new electronic and experimental music movement in Memphis.By Sonosphere Podcast

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White Male Supremacists Fear and Hate it But “Romance” and Nuclear Families Aren’t the Only Option 57:34

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We assume our picture of romance and marriage has always been there, but according to our guest author and professor Sabrina Strings, it was invented in the 12th century as a myth about Sir Lancelot. Marriage was about power, domination, The post White Male Supremacists Fear and Hate it But “Romance” and Nuclear Families Aren’t the Only Option appe…

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Steven W. Mosher: The Devil and Communist China 30:38

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Steven W. Mosher is president of the Population Research Institute, an internationally recognized authority on China, and acclaimed author of the new book, The Devil and Communist China: From Mao Down to Xi In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast interview, Mosher exposes the evil Communist Chinese government, the terrible truth about Ch…

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Dems Need the Middle Class: Why is the DNC Still So Corporatized? 57:27

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There is a palpable movement under Kamala Harris; so why is party leadership still so out of touch with working people as they were in 2016? Our returning guest, veteran party insider Norman Solomon, says the DNC is still top-down The post Dems Need the Middle Class: Why is the DNC Still So Corporatized? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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What’s Behind Trumpism: The Open Attack on Democracy 59:26

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As Trump heads into the 2024 campaign, you might wonder who is behind it, who benefits from destroying our republic. Here is the story. The religious nationalists see him as a fierce leader. They believe God sends such kings to The post What’s Behind Trumpism: The Open Attack on Democracy appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Jack Cashill: The Untold Story of the Women of January 6 31:05

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Jack Cashill, Ph.D., is an independent writer and producer, and author of the new book, Ashli: The Untold Story of the Women of January 6 In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast interview, Cashill exposes false narratives of January 6, looks in-depth at the murder of Ashli Babbitt, and issues a stern warning about the future of America.…

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Eric Boruff and Tara Villa Keith on the Carolina Youth Orchestra Summer Festival

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The inaugural Carolina Youth Orchestra Summer Festival will take place at Davidson College in early August 2024. The three-day clinic is designed to help young musicians develop their musical skills under the tutelage of professional musicians and broaden their connections to our music community. The festival culminates in a free public concert at …

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The Power of Pardons and Democracy 58:15

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It’s not high on people’s reason to choose a president, but the power of pardons today is often corrupt and the promise of a pardon has been known to encourage crimes. In this discussion of her forthcoming book, Law Professor The post The Power of Pardons and Democracy appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Union Curious in the Mid-2020s 59:10

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Unions have achieved some historic victories recently. But though many workers are curious, there’s still reluctance to joining a union. As co-author of a new report called “Union Curious,” UC San Diego’s political economy professor John Ahlquist explains on this The post Union Curious in the Mid-2020s appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Shanté Williams on Opera Carolina

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On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we talk with Shante Williams, the new general director of Opera Carolina. Williams is a business owner and venture capitalist who has been on the Opera Carolina board for three years. She talks about the upcoming season, her passion for new operas, and about the group's future.…

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Evan Sayet: The Extravagantly Failed Atheist Origin Myth 29:26

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Evan Sayet is a stand-up comedian; television writer; video producer; and bestselling author of the new book, Magic Soup, Typing Monkeys, and Horny Aliens: The Patently Absurd, Wholly Unsubstantiated, and Extravagantly Failed Atheist Origin Myth In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast interview, Sayet dispels atheist “theories” about cre…

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After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over? 57:31

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Today, more than ever, politics is theater. On today’s big stage we see Biden as an old weakened man, and then we have Trump with blood on his face, standing strong, defiant, fist in the air. On today’s show national The post After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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The Challenges of Being Muslim Today 59:35

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In 21st Century Western Culture, there’s a variety of impressions average white people get when you say the word Muslim. Most of them wrong. On this edition of Keeping Democracy Alive, Toronto author Saqib Qureshi brings some needed clarity to The post The Challenges of Being Muslim Today appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Tim Muehlhoff: End the Stalemate 30:22

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Tim Muehlhoff is professor of communications at Biola University; and co-author (along with Sean McDowell), of the new book, End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast, Muehlhoff discusses cancel culture on the right and left, Biblical examples of perspective sharing, a…

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How Liberation is Only Found In Community 56:30

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Today’s guest is Dr. Rachelle Winkle-Wagner, author of the new book The Chosen We. She’s a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy a U.Wisconsin-Madison. Over a period of ten years she interviewed 105 Black women from five selected cities about The post How Liberation is Only Found In Community appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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In Our Climate Threat, There Are Opportunities 59:10

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Many still think “We don’t have to deal with it now,” but a new report from the Union of Concern Scientists is titled “Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience” for a reason. As co-author Dr. Rachel Cleetus explains on this show, The post In Our Climate Threat, There Are Opportunities appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Re-Learning How to Reconnect with Spencer Rudey and Ailise Beales 46:58

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In this episode we welcome Five and Go! founder Spencer Rudey and actress Ailise Beales to discuss what inspired them to create an app designed to improve mental health by encouraging real-world interactions and meaningful connections. From its initial conception all the way through a successful launch, this episode highlights how the app's mission…

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US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality” 1:00:01

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So much history of over-reliance on military solutions when governments don’t have the support of the people, yet we’re doing it again in Africa. Our guest who has major experience in the White House and Defense Department is Dr. Gordon The post US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality” appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Wilfred Reilly: Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me 28:23

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Wilfred Reilly is an associate professor of political science at Kentucky State University and author of the new book, Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me: Debunking the False Narratives Defining America’s School Curricula In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast interview, Reilly exposes the Leftist bent to American history education, the su…

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On the French Election: First Far Right Regime Since WWII? 57:55

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In phase one of French elections, the far right of Marine LePen did very well, winning about a third of the total. The next and crucial vote is July 7. According to on-the-ground reporter, Oliver Haynes, President Macron is likely The post On the French Election: First Far Right Regime Since WWII? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Ministry of Risk is it’s Own Reward 58:55

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Many Americans say they are people of faith. But how many of us integrate our faith into our daily lives? Philip Berrigan was one of America’s most faith-driven people. Our guest is Brad Wolf, author of the new book on The post Ministry of Risk is it’s Own Reward appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Do We Really Want to Get Back to America’s Founding Ideals? 57:14

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This book actually changed my view of US History. The author says the Confederates and the January 6th assault are the inheritors of the original intent! He argues that the standard story is not the truth. The surprising reality of The post Do We Really Want to Get Back to America’s Founding Ideals? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Charles A. Marino: Terrorists on the Border and in Our Country 29:42

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Charles A. Marino is a former senior law enforcement advisor to the secretary of Homeland Security; a national security policy expert; and author of the new book, Terrorists on the Border and in Our Country In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast interview, Marino exposes the Biden Administration’s deliberate vacation of border integrity…

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Dan Ellsberg Died One Year Ago. Long May He Live. 57:33

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What do we mean by the word “hero?” Is it not a person of extraordinary courage, putting the good of the country above his or her own safety? That’s Daniel Ellsberg, most famous for the Pentagon Papers which he released The post Dan Ellsberg Died One Year Ago. Long May He Live. appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Juneteenth and the Persistent Economic Racial Divide 59:31

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Though it is finally a federal holiday, a lot of people still don’t really know about Juneteenth. It was the day in 1865 when formerly enslaved people learned of the Emancipation Proclamation. But what kind of freedom was it then The post Juneteenth and the Persistent Economic Racial Divide appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Heather Cox Richardson: Yes Democracy is Awakening 59:57

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In a democracy, we expect to have our own say over how we are governed. There’s a great grumbling throughout America because many don’t feel listened to. That’s the impetus behind today’s Trumpist populism. This populism is the voice of The post Heather Cox Richardson: Yes Democracy is Awakening appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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With Special Guest Robert Traxler 1:00:01

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From the WYXR studio Sonosphere welcomes experimental sound artist and founder of Memphis Concrete, Robert Traxler. We play some tunes and talk about a few local and regional artists who recently played in Memphis. Join us!By Sonosphere Podcast

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Joy Pullmann: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America 30:57

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Joy Pullmann is executive editor of The Federalist; and author of the new book, False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast interview, Pullmann explains the origins of the modern queer-politics movement, the hideous nature of medical and chemical “transitioning,” and how to push back aga…

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Inspiration from Massachusetts: A New Wealth Tax Works 58:13

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Across the United States there is tremendous support for a taxing the wealthiest among us. So why doesn’t it happen? Well, in Massachusetts, it has. As Inequality.org’s Sam Pizzigati explains in this segment, there was powerful resistance to the new The post Inspiration from Massachusetts: A New Wealth Tax Works appeared first on Keeping Democracy …

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It Wasn’t Just Politics; The Art of Jazz Integrated America 57:38

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In his new book The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America, prolific author Larry Tye shares what he learned about the lives of the three men, now recognized as great Americans. The racism they faced The post It Wasn’t Just Politics; The Art of Jazz Integrated America appeared first on Keeping Democracy Al…

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Dr. Hilary Green on Juneteenth

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Juneteenth marks the date on June 19, 1865, when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached the last remaining enslaved people in Texas. We talk with Davidson College historian Hilary Green about how Texas commemorations in the 19th century led to the declaration of a national holiday in 2021. We also get an overview of the Juneteenth ev…

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Jennifer Strickland: I am a Woman 27:25

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Jennifer Strickland is a TEDx speaker; a former model; founder of U R More ministries; and author of the new book, I Am a Woman: Taking Back Our Name In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast interview, Strickland discusses the failures of the 1960s feminist movement, the terrible impact of porn on girls, and the disastrous gender “affirmi…

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Snap UK Elections: A Fight for Mediocrity

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Used to be Labour was left, Tories were conservative. Now it seems each party is trying to be just like the other. This right before PM Rishi Sunak shocked everyone by scheduling a new election for July fourth. And stirring The post Snap UK Elections: A Fight for Mediocrity appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Under Attack the World Over, What Is Liberalism?

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The final chapter in our guest’s new book, Liberalism as a Way of Life asks the question: Requiem for a Liberal Way of Life? Well, is it really over? Reached in Sydney Australia where he’s professor of politics and philosophy The post Under Attack the World Over, What Is Liberalism? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Robert L. Maginnis: Are UFOs Aliens, Spirits, or Pure Hokum? 30:34

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LTC Robert L. Maginnis (Ret) is a national security expert; a Fox News military analyst; and author of the new book, Out of this World: Are UFOs Aliens, Spirits, or Pure Hokum? In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast interview, Maginnis explores the appearance of UFOs in ancient history and art, what the US government knows and doesn’t k…

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Focus on Charlotte Bach Festival 2024

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Bach Akademie Charlotte’s 2024 Bach Festival returns to various locations around Charlotte and this year’s festival is called “Bach Akademie Charlotte Goes to Italy.” While it is indeed a Bach festival, it’s bookended by opening and closing concerts that focus on music from Italy, namely Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 . We …

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The Deep Roots of American Illiberalism,Yes Illiberalism

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Many Americans were appalled at the violent January 6th assault on the capitol. The thought was: That’s not who we are. But in truth throughout our history, a great number of Americans have supported hierarchies and authoritarianism; freedoim for us The post The Deep Roots of American Illiberalism,Yes Illiberalism appeared first on Keeping Democrac…

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AntiChoice: In A Hole, Keeps Digging 55:54

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They wanted to stop abortions, instead there were more after the Dobbs decision than before. One the first segment, Mother Jones magazine writer Julianne McShane tells how women are maintaining their reproductive rights despite the attacks. And on the second The post AntiChoice: In A Hole, Keeps Digging appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Rodney Marsalis on Summer in the Springs

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Trumpeter Rodney Marsalis is a member of the famous New Orleans musical family and the leader of the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass. We talk to Marsalis about his career and the group's upcoming concert at Gardner-Webb University. Learn more about the Summer in the Springs with the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass Concert Pictured: Th…

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Mary Margaret Olohan: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult 28:57

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Mary Margaret Olohan is a senior reporter at the Daily Signal; veteran of the Daily Caller and the Daily Wire; and author of the new book, Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideology Cult In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast interview, Olohan explores the origins of the gender ideology cult, the corruption of mainstream medi…

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When the Supreme Court Was About Fairness to All 59:54

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By Burt Cohen

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Welcome to Sports Mojo! 1:00

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Welcome to Sports Mojo!By Anne O’Neil

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James Simpson: The existential threat of the Red-Green Axis 25:14

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James Simpson is an investigative journalist, businessman and former economist and budget examiner for the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). He has authored, The Red-Green Axis 2.0: An Existential Threat to America and the World In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast interview, Simpson discusses the unlikely components …

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Wisconsin Rural Voters: Challenge and Opportunity for Democrats 59:51

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Wisconsin is a key swing state in the upcoming election, with traditions of both real right and real left. On today’s show on-the-ground journalist Christina Lieffring tells us about realities in that 90% rural state. She says to win voters, The post Wisconsin Rural Voters: Challenge and Opportunity for Democrats appeared first on Keeping Democracy…

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Rugged Individualism And The Role of Luck 57:44

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America is an outlier: here it’s commonly accepted that if you succeed or fail you deserve it. We believe we make our own luck. And we blame ourselves for what’s really random bad luck. But that’s counterproductive, according to the The post Rugged Individualism And The Role of Luck appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Daniel Wiley on the Salisbury Symphony

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The Salisbury Symphony has been looking for a new music director this season, and they will audition their final candidate at their concert called "Hope and Lifting." Daniel Wiley will conduct the orchestra in music of Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, and Omar Thomas. Wiley is currently assistant conductor with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Pops. …

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Dr. Bonner Cohen: Climate Truths and Climate Hoaxes 29:47

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Bonner R. Cohen, Ph.D., is a senior fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research; and a senior policy adviser at the Heartland Institute, today discussing Climate Truths and Climate Hoaxes. In this exclusive Schilling Show Unleashed Podcast, Dr. Cohen warns of California’s destructive electric freight train mandate, that America’s envir…

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A 32 Hour Work Week: The Time is Now 58:13

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CEOs cry that shorter work weeks will bankrupt their companies. The reality is a 4 day work week around the world has already brought results that are “off the charts.” A shorter work week means more jobs. And people lose The post A 32 Hour Work Week: The Time is Now appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Miniforests as a Joyous Part of Class War 0:19

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The environmental movement is often derided as elitist. But as our guest Liza Featherstone of the New Republic and Jacobin magazines tells it, by planting wild miniforests there’s no such polarization. The ultra-rich may have their gated sanctuaries whereas miniforests The post Miniforests as a Joyous Part of Class War appeared first on Keeping Dem…

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