Best Paul Schuster Podcasts (2024)

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Gerarldo Cadava, "The Hispanic Republican: The Shaping of an American Political Identity, from Nixon to Trump" (Ecco, 2020) 1:05:33

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In the lead-up to every election cycle, pundits predict that Latino Americans will overwhelmingly vote in favor of the Democratic candidate. And it’s true—Latino voters do tilt Democratic. Hillary Clinton won the Latino vote in a “landslide,” Barack Obama “crushed” Mitt Romney among Latino voters in his reelection, and, four years earlier, the Demo…

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Heath Brown, "Roadblocked: Joe Biden's Rocky Transition to the Presidency" (UP of Kansas, 2024) 59:09

22m ago59:09

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Political Scientist Heath Brown’s new book, Roadblocked: Joe Biden's Rocky Transition to the Presidency (UP of Kansas, 2024), examines the presidential transition between the Trump Administration and the Biden Administration in late 2020 and into 2021. Presidential transitions are not all that frequent, since presidents who are re-elected do not ne…

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On Digital Missionaries with Keith Downey 22:52

7h ago22:52

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Welcome to Frontiers of Faith with hosts Katie Ruvalcaba and Fr. Anthony Andreassi. This week, join us as we chat with Keith Downey from the Morning Joy radio show on the Guadalupe Radio Network. Keith delves into how to pursue disciples of Christ in the social media and digital sphere. Tune in for insightful discussions on faith, evangelization, a…

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Policing and White Power with Daniel Kryder and David Cunningham (JP, EF) 39:35

3h ago39:35

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This June 2020 episode, originally part of a Global Policing series, was Recall this Book's first exploration of police brutality, systemic and personal racism and Black Lives Matter. Elizabeth and John were lucky to be joined by Daniel Kryder and David Cunningham, two scholars who have worked on these questions for decades. Many of the mechanisms …

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Miguel Montalva Barba, "White Supremacy and Racism in Progressive America: Race, Place, and Space" (Policy Press, 2024) 53:27

20m ago53:27

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White Supremacy and Racism in Progressive America: Race, Place, and Space (Policy Press, 2024) examines the connections between race, place, and space, and sheds light on how they contribute and maintain racial hierarchies. Dr. Miguel Montalva Barba focuses on the White residents of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, which, according to the Cooks Politi…

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James Madison and the Spirit of Self-Government: A Conversation with Colleen Sheehan 55:44

1d ago55:44

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Who was James Madison? Why were his Notes on Government so valuable to the American founding? Did James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington all achieve what Sheehan calls “Civic Friendship”? Colleen Sheehan joins Madison’s Notes to discuss her seminal works on James Madison: The Mind of James Madison: The Legacy of Classical Republic…

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Marc Ambinder, “The Brink: President Reagan and the Nuclear War Scare of 1983” (Simon & Schuster, 2018) 1:00:09

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The Brink: President Reagan and the Nuclear War Scare of 1983 (Simon & Schuster, 2018), by Marc Ambinder, is a history of US-Soviet Relations under Ronald Reagan and an exploration of nuclear command and control operations. Ambender weaves together accounts of military exercises, false alarms, and espionage to tell the story of how close the U.S. a…

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Market Based vs Location Based Emissions Accounting Rules - Episode 90 8:18

20h ago8:18

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Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content Let's get into the wonky world of emissions accounting, where the corporate standard for reporting is in the process of being refined. The GHG Protocol Corporate Standard has solicited input into whether a market-based or location-based approach to accounting is appropria…

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Peter Charles Hoffer, "The Supreme Court Footnote: A Surprising History" (NYU Press, 2024) 1:04:33

1d ago1:04:33

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When the draft majority decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health was leaked, the media, public officials, and scholars focused on the overturning of Roe v. Wade. They noted Justice Alito’s strident tone and radical use of originalism to eliminate constitutional protection for reproductive rights. My guest today has written a book that asks us to…

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Paul Volcker: “The only number that works is zero” 49:20

4d ago49:20

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More than any other global institution, the US Federal Reserve’s decisions and communications drive capital markets and alter financial conditions everywhere from Seattle to Seoul. While its interest rate are set by an expert committee, for almost a century, the Fed’s core philosophy and operational approach have been moulded by one person: the Cha…

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Daniel Kahneman’s Forgotten Legacy: Investigating Exxon-Funded Psychological Research 1:05:15

4d ago1:05:15

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After the unprecedented Exxon Valdez oil spill, a jury of ordinary Alaskans decided that Exxon had to be punished. However, Exxon fought back against their punishment. They did so, in-part, by supporting research that suggested jurors are irrational. This work came from an esteemed group of psychologists, behavioural economists, and legal theorists…

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Missioners of Christ in Honduras: Morgan Ayers and Eric Crowley 28:54

4d ago28:54

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Discover the state of the Catholic Church in Honduras on this week's episode of Frontiers of Faith, hosted by Katie Ruvalcaba and Fr. Anthony Andreassi. Join us as we speak with Morgan Ayers and Eric Crowley of the Missioners of Christ about their experiences and insights in the second poorest nation in the Americas and the least Catholic of the La…

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Arthur Burns: “The smartest guy in the room” 47:38

5d ago47:38

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More than any other global institution, the US Federal Reserve’s decisions and communications drive capital markets and alter financial conditions everywhere from Seattle to Seoul. While its interest rate are set by an expert committee, for almost a century, the Fed’s core philosophy and operational approach have been moulded by one person: the Cha…

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How to Provide Exceptional Customer Service by Using an AI Voice Assistant 11:02

5d ago11:02

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We are pleased to publish the next episode of the Practiceology™ "7 Questions in 7 Minutes" podcast. In this episode, online visionary and CEO of Preserver.ai, Monte Huebsch, shares how AI is revolutionizing business communications, particularly in the realm of health services. Here are just 3 key takeaways from our conversation: 🔹 **Eliminate Voic…

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Bill Martin: “Truman looked at him and said: ‘Traitor’” 48:26

6d ago48:26

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More than any other global institution, the US Federal Reserve’s decisions and communications drive capital markets and alter financial conditions everywhere from Seattle to Seoul. While its interest rate are set by an expert committee, for almost a century, the Fed’s core philosophy and operational approach have been moulded by one person: the Cha…

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Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, "What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service" (Dutton, 2024) 1:03:30

6d ago1:03:30

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Twenty-five years ago, The West Wing premiered to great acclaim. This book is a behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of the series, as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. The authors help us step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet’s Oval Office as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew, including…

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Samuel Ely Bagg, "The Dispersion of Power: A Critical Realist Theory of Democracy" (Oxford UP, 2023) 1:21:53

11d ago1:21:53

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This year, many countries around the world, including most of the world's most populous democracies, have consequential nation-wide elections. In many of these elections, democracy itself is at stake. The Dispersion of Power: A Critical Realist Theory of Democracy (Oxford UP, 2023) is an urgent call to rethink centuries of conventional wisdom about…

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Marriner Eccles: Reform “may not have happened in 1935 if Eccles hadn't been there” 1:04:29

7d ago1:04:29

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More than any other global institution, the US Federal Reserve’s decisions and communications drive capital markets and alter financial conditions everywhere from Seattle to Seoul. While its interest rate are set by an expert committee, for almost a century, the Fed’s core philosophy and operational approach have been moulded by one person: the Cha…

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Jason Blakely, "Lost in Ideology: Interpreting Modern Political Life" (Agenda Publishing, 2023) 40:26

7d ago40:26

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If ideology has never before been so much in evidence as a fact and so little understood as it appears to be today then, Jason Blakely argues in his new book Lost in Ideology: Interpreting Modern Political Life (Agenda Publishing, 2023), this may not be because we are like travellers guided by old maps of the political world but because we make the…

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Where the Energy Transition is Succeeding - Episode 89 7:07

8d ago7:07

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Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content While we talk a lot about the energy "transition", some countries have already fully pivoted to renewable power. In this episode, Paul takes a look at how these countries were able to successfully make the change, while outlining a few common lessons that the rest of the …

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Katherine Hempstead, "Uncovered: The Story of Insurance in America" (Oxford UP, 2023) 44:37

8d ago44:37

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Historically, the insurance industry in America has been fragmented. As a result, there have been debates and conflicts over the proper roles of federal and state governments, business, and the responsibilities of individuals. Who should cover the risks of loss? And to what extent should risk be shared and by whom? In Uncovered: The Story of Insura…

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Race, Gender, and the 2024 Presidential Election Cycle 51:38

14d ago51:38

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Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for president. The path to this nomination and the generation election has been a bit unusual—with President Joe Biden deciding not to pursue re-election but doing so after the primary season has concluded. Thus, there is a rather condensed election season, and Vice Pre…

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Mission in Peru with Kree and Emmanuel Pena 10:33

15d ago10:33

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Thank you for bearing with us through this weeks episode of Frontiers of Faith. Our guests, Kree and Emmanuel Pena are missionaries with the Family Missions Company serving with their six children in Peru. Unfortunately, as is the case with missionaries in the developing world, the internet is not great. However, everything that we were able to inc…

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Julia Sonnevend, "Charm: How Magnetic Personalities Shape Global Politics" (Princeton UP, 2024) 31:48

12d ago31:48

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Politics is a site of performance, and contemporary politicians often perform the role of a regular person--perhaps someone we would like to have a beer with. They win elections not because of the elevated rhetorical performances we often associate with charisma ("ask not what your country can do for you"), but because of something more ordinary an…

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How to Get a Health Business Owner MBA in Just One Day with Paul Hedges 10:22

13d ago10:22

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In this episode practice owner, former corporate executive, and creator of the upcoming "One Day Health Business MBA" program, Paul Hedges, shares: 1️⃣ The concept of a **One Day MBA** specifically designed for Allied Health Clinic Owners. 2️⃣ The pressing need for **targeted and practical information** to improve clinic management effectively. 3️⃣…

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The Interconnection Queue is Broken - Episode 88 7:42

15d ago7:42

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Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content The US has enough renewable energy stuck in the permitting process to fully replace every single gas and coal facility on the current power grid. But the interconnection process, a convoluted analysis of impact, costs, siting and permitting requirements, has become a chok…

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David Pozen, "The Constitution of the War on Drugs" (Oxford UP, 2024) 44:22

21d ago44:22

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The U.S. government's decades-long "war on drugs" is increasingly recognized as a moral travesty as well as a policy failure. The criminalization of substances such as marijuana and magic mushrooms offends core tenets of liberalism, from the right to self-rule to protection of privacy to freedom of religion. It contributes to mass incarceration and…

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America's Little Brother with John Young 25:25

18d ago25:25

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Join Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba on "Frontiers of Faith" as they host John Young, Director of Franciscan Works. This week, John shares insights on the missions in Liberia and explores this fascinating "little brother" of America. Don't miss this enlightening episode! To learn more about Fransican Works click here: https://www.francisc…

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Postscript: Changing Dynamics in the Presidential Race, 2024 55:25

25d ago55:25

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The Republican Party held its nominating convention a week ago in Milwaukee, formally nominating former President Donald Trump as the standard-bearer for the GOP, and also his vice-presidential pick, Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH). Just before the convention kicked off, Trump was the target of an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. The GOP convention…

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The Clinic That Works Without You with Nick Schuster 10:13

19d ago10:13

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In this episode, we are joined by our good friend and creator of the "Ultimate Physio" program, Nick Schuster, who is no stranger to the "7 Questions in 7 Minutes" podcast, we think this is his third time in the podcast spotlight. We keep getting him back because we love his content and the immense value he brings to each episode. In this session ,…

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Quantifying the American Mind: George Gallup, and the Promise of Political Polling 1:15:33

26d ago1:15:33

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Early pollsters thought they had the psychological tools to quantify American mind, thereby enabling a truly democratic polity that would be governed by a rational public opinion. Today, we malign the misinformed public and dismiss the deluge of frivolous polls. How did the rational public become the phantom public? We tell the story of George Gall…

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Anne Applebaum, "Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World" (Doubleday Books, 2024) 45:24

27d ago45:24

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"Everyone assumed that in a more open, interconnected world, democracy and liberal ideas would spread to the autocratic states. Nobody imagined that autocracy and illiberalism would spread to the democratic world instead". So writes Anne Applebaum in Autocracy, Inc: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World (Double Day Books, 2024). Applebaum's new b…

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Embodied Carbon - Episode 87 7:33

24d ago7:33

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Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content In this episode, Paul discusses why the up-front emissions of new products and new construction can be so important in climate activity. These locked-in, embedded emissions could account for up to a quarter of the globe's total carbon - and over 50% of the carbon for cons…

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Kevin Mattson, "We're Not Here to Entertain: Punk Rock, Ronald Reagan, and the Real Culture War of 1980s America" (Oxford UP, 2020) 1:09:00

28d ago1:09:00

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In his new book, We're Not Here to Entertain: Punk Rock, Ronald Reagan, and the Real Culture War of 1980s America (Oxford UP, 2020), Kevin Mattson documents punk rock in the early 1980s through a comprehensive look into the music, zines, films, bands, and punk Do-It-Yourself (DIY) tactics. He shows how widespread the punk movement was in creating a…

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Gavriel D. Rosenfeld and Janet Ward, "Fascism in America: Past and Present" (Cambridge UP, 2023) 38:36

28d ago38:36

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Has fascism arrived in America? In Fascism in America: Past and Present (Cambridge UP, 2023), Gavriel D. Rosenfeld and Janet Ward have gathered experts to survey the history of fascism in the United States. Although the US established a staunch anti-fascist reputation by defeating the Axis powers in World War II, the unsettling truth is that fascis…

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David E. Kaiser, “The Road to Dallas: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy” (Harvard UP, 2008) 1:19:53

28d ago1:19:53

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There are some topics that historians know not to touch. They are just too hot (or too cold). The assassination of JFK is one of them. Most scholars would say either: (a) the topic has been done to death so nothing new can be said or (b) it’s been so thoroughly co-opted by nutty theorists that no sane discussion is possible. Thank goodness David Ka…

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Francine Banner, "Beyond Complicity: Why We Blame Each Other Instead of Systems" (U California Press, 2024) 55:32

29d ago55:32

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Beyond Complicity: Why We Blame Each Other Instead of Systems (University of California Press, 2024) by Dr. Francine Banner is a fascinating cultural diagnosis that identifies our obsession with complicity as a symptom of a deeply divided society. The questions surrounding what it means to be legally complicit are the same ones we may ask ourselves…

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Breanne Fahs, "Burn It Down: Feminist Manifestos for the Revolution" (Verso, 2020) 58:02

29d ago58:02

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Burn It Down: Feminist Manifestos for the Revolution (Verso, 2020), Breanne Fahs has curated a comprehensive collection of feminist manifestos from the nineteenth century to today. Fahs collected over seventy-five manifestos from around the world, calling on feminists to act, be defiant and show their rage. This thought-provoking and timely collect…

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Arie Perliger, "American Zealots: Inside Right-Wing Domestic Terrorism" (Columbia UP, 2020) 1:03:56

29d ago1:03:56

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In an unsettling time in American history, the outbreak of right-wing violence is among the most disturbing developments. In recent years, attacks originating from the far right of American politics have targeted religious and ethnic minorities, with a series of antigovernment militants, religious extremists, and lone-wolf mass shooters inspired by…

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Steve Gillon, “The Kennedy Assassination: 24 Hours After” (Basic Books, 2009) 1:12:42

29d ago1:12:42

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You could fill a large library with books about JFK’s assassination. We’ve even touched on the subject here. The topic of the transfer of power from JFK to LBJ, however, has been neglected. I was under the impression that after JFK was pronounced dead, LBJ took an oath and that was that. As Steve Gillon points out in his terrific new The Kennedy As…

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Matt Stoller, "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy" (Simon & Schuster, 2020) 55:03

30d ago55:03

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In Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy (Simon & Schuster, 2019), Matt Stoller explains how authoritarianism and populism have returned to American politics for the first time in eighty years, as the outcome of the 2016 election shook our faith in democratic institutions. It has brought to the fore dangerous forces that ma…

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Hamilton Nolan, "The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for the Soul of Labor" (Hachette Books, 2024) 54:19

1M ago54:19

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Inequality is America's biggest problem. Unions are the single strongest tool that working people have to fix it. Organized labor has been in decline for decades. Yet it sits today at a moment of enormous opportunity. In the wake of the pandemic, a highly visible wave of strikes and new organizing campaigns have driven the popularity of unions to h…

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Finding Christ Above and Underground with Fr. Leo Shea 24:36

25d ago24:36

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Tune in to "Frontiers of Faith" with Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba as they welcome Father Leo Shea, a Maryknoll Missioner. This week, Father Shea shares his experiences with the church in China, both above and underground. Don't miss this compelling episode! To learn more about Maryknoll check out https://maryknoll.org/ Click here to le…

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Michael Willrich, "American Anarchy: The Epic Struggle between Immigrant Radicals and the US Government at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century" (Basic Books, 2023) 1:11:58

1M ago1:11:58

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In the early twentieth century, anarchists like Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman championed a radical vision of a world without states, laws, or private property. Militant and sometimes violent, anarchists were heroes to many working-class immigrants. But to many others, anarchism was a terrifyingly foreign ideology. Determined to crush it, gover…

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Interpreting Media Coverage of Climate Action - Episode 86 9:01

1M ago9:01

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Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode content It seems that every day we see another media article about the growth (or demise) of climate action. So - what's really going on? In this episode, Paul provides some perspective and critical analysis of recent media headlines in order to fully understand both the good (an…

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Tea Krulos, "American Madness: The Story of the Phantom Patriot and How Conspiracy Theories Hijacked American Consciousness" (Feral House, 2020) 57:34

1M ago57:34

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The mainstream news media struggles to understand the power of social media. In contrast, conspiracy advocates, malicious political movements, and even foreign governments have long understood how to harness the power of fear and the fear of power into lucrative outlets for outrage and money. But what happens when the messengers of “inside knowledg…

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Grace Builds on Nature with Cate Broadbent 27:48

1M ago27:48

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Join Fr. Anthony Andreassi and Katie Ruvalcaba on "Frontiers of Faith" as they interview Cate Broadbent from the Family Missions Company. This week, Cate shares her transformative experience in Peru, where she expected to baptize a whole village but discovered God had different plans. Don't miss this inspiring episode! To learn more about Family Mi…

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How to Podcast for Business with Jason Allan Scott 11:05

1M ago11:05

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🎙️ Exciting New Episode Alert on the Practiceology Podcast! 🚀 We just wrapped up an enlightening conversation with the "king of podcasting," Jason Scott. In our latest episode, we dive deep into how health business owners can leverage podcasting for massive growth and client acquisition. 🔑 Here are three key takeaways from our discussion: - **Find …

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Kellie Carter Jackson, "We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance" (Seal Press, 2024) 57:39

1M ago57:39

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Black resistance to white supremacy is often reduced to a simple binary, between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s nonviolence and Malcolm X’s “by any means necessary.” In We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance (Seal Press, 2024), historian Kellie Carter Jackson urges us to move past this false choice, offering an unflinching examination of t…

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Premal Dharia et al., "Dismantling Mass Incarceration: A Handbook for Change" (FSG Originals, 2024) 31:49

1M ago31:49

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In recent years, a searching national conversation has called attention to the social and racial injustices that define America’s criminal system. The incarceration of vast numbers of people, and the punitive treatment of African Americans in particular, are targets of widespread criticism. But despite the election of progressive prosecutors in sev…

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