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How to Fix Democracy

Bertelsmann Foundation

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Since its origins, democracy has been a work in progress. Today, many question its resilience. How to Fix Democracy, a collaboration of the Bertelsmann Foundation and Humanity in Action, explores practical solutions for how to address the increasing threats democracy faces. Host Andrew Keen interviews prominent international thinkers and practitioners of democracy.
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REDESIGNING CITIES: The Speedwell Foundation Talks @ Georgia Institute of Technology is a series of presentations + conversations between leading urbanists that address 21st Century urban challenges: social capital, equity, climate change, outdated infrastructure, disruptive technologies, and money. The series is hosted by Ellen Dunham-Jones, professor and director of the Master of Science in Urban Design degree in the Georgia Tech School of Architecture.
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Tech Policy Press is a nonprofit media and community venture intended to provoke new ideas, debate and discussion at the intersection of technology and democracy. The Sunday Show is its podcast. You can find us at https://techpolicy.press/, where you can join the newsletter.
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Blending humor and research, Casey and Elisha will cover all sorts of topics, from China’s crimes against Uyghurs to Russian colonialism to Rwanda’s reputation-management schemes to celebrities who perform for dictators to how authoritarian governments hide their wealth. They’ll also feature other voices from the HRF team, journalists and the human rights community. Produced by Omar Al-Fotihi
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Hosted by Lantos Foundation President, Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, The Keeper features in depth conversations about the most pressing matters of human rights and justice around the world and welcomes some of the most important human rights figures of our time as guests.The Keeper takes its name from the personal conviction of the Lantos Foundation's namesake Congressman Tom Lantos, fully lived out in his own life, that we have a moral and ethical obligation to be our brother and sister’s keepe ...
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Reaganism

Ronald Reagan Institute

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Reaganism is dedicated to exploring where the Reagan Movement lives today, hosted by the Director of the Ronald Reagan Institute, Roger Zakheim. The show has two goals: understand the foundations of the political philosophy that powered the Reagan Revolution; and host discussions about contemporary issues through the lens of Reagan. The podcast looks at the continuing impact of #40’s principles and beliefs on our leaders as they address the complex problems of today and tomorrow.
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60-Second Civics Podcast

Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the constitutional issues behind the headlines, and the people and ideas that formed our nation's history and government. 60-Second Civics is produced by the Center for Civic Education. The show's content is primarily derived from the Center's education for democracy ...
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Welcome to Sam Pitroda Talks... Mr. Sam Pitroda is an internationally respected development thinker, policy maker, telecom inventor and entrepreneur who has spent over 50 years in Information and Communication Technology and related developments. At present he is founder, investor and chairman of six startups and several nonprofit foundations. He is also a founding member of the UN Broad Band commission and Chairman of the m-powering initiative at the ITU. His biography was published in 1992 ...
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Wheels Across the West: History and Legacy of the Santa Fe Trail

Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, University of Missouri

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"Wheels Across the West: History and Legacy of the Santa Fe Trail" invites listeners on a fun and fact-filled adventure across time and territory to make sense of an oft-overlooked overland trail. Created, written, and narrated by students at the University of Missouri’s Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, Wheels Across the West covers a wide range of topics that intersect with the past and present of the American West: mules, military forts, missionization, Hollywood Westerns, gun ...
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Dirty Moderate showcases the people who cut through the nails-on-a-chalkboard din of the modern-day American political scene. We promote rigorous analysis and lively debate with individuals on both sides of the aisle and beyond. Our host, Adam Epstein, is a 12 time, Tony Award-winning former Broadway powerhouse producer turned political provocateur. Adam can go toe-to-toe with anyone on politics as he did on Trish Regan Primetime every Thursday night in 2019 as the lone non-conservative pane ...
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Radicals in Conversation is a monthly podcast from Pluto Press, one of the world’s leading independent, radical publishers. Every month we sit down with leading campaigners, authors and academics to bring you in-depth conversations and radical perspectives on the issues that matter the most.
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Featuring crazy amazing guests with crazy amazing stories--encouraging and uplifting content designed to inspire and motivate you to expand your own sense of purpose and maximize your potential.
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This is a place for dialogue about 'Christians vs Pharisees: Choosing sides and how to fight for them in the Mormon Civil War' and other collaborations like 'The Loyal Opposition' where Peter Bleakley has teamed up with Nemo the Mormon. At current rates of decline in active membership the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will functionally cease to exist in Europe, most of the rest of the world and several regions of the USA in the next 10-15 years, so radical reforms need to happe ...
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RadicalxChange Replayed

RadicalxChange Foundation

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RadicalxChange Replayed presents audio replays of talks from conferences and events hosted by RadicalxChange every other week. The talks feature innovative and thought-provoking ideas from scholars, artists, activists, and innovators from around the world who utilize RadicalxChange (RxC) concepts such as Common Partial Ownership, Quadratic Funding and Voting, and Data Dignity to tackle divisive social issues, improve democracy, and create markets, institutions, and technology that better ref ...
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U.S.-Ukraine Foundation (USUF)

U.S.-Ukraine Foundation Intern

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The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation (USUF) is a strategic “do tank,” headquartered in Washington, D.C. with a permanent presence working on the ground in Ukraine since 1991. Beginning from our inception, the Foundation, a non–governmental, 501(c)(3), has created and sustained numerous strategic programs and projects, having secured funding of nearly $50 million. Our work is aimed at supporting the development of democracy, a free market economy and human rights in Ukraine, and the strategic partners ...
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The Engine Room of Democracy

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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America has an unusual history. It did not begin with ethnic homogeneity or a long, shared cultural history. It began as a set of ideals enshrined in our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. In “The Engine Room of Democracy,” CSIS President and CEO John J. Hamre discusses with former government officials and policymakers how the fundamental ideals in our constitutional democracy are applied every day and why these ideals should remain the bedrock of our society.
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The government of India passed the right to education act in 2009, securing free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of 6 to 14 years. And India currently has 487 million children. So how does a country like ours provide a good quality education to nurture young people into active citizens of a vibrant democracy? In this podcast series, Tata Trusts aims to highlight the progress, celebrate the achievements and understand the challenges faced by educators. So let’s under ...
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FreedomAfter

Nelson Mandela Foundation

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A podcast by the Nelson Mandela Foundation about Freedom. In 1994, South Africa became a democracy, an event that is often credited for ushering in freedom for South Africa. However, there are many significant residues of Apartheid that remain - in our globally unmatched levels of inequality, the persistence of racism and sexism, and many other areas. In the ’freedomafter’, what have we done to gain the freedom that we have, and what must we do to gain more freedom? In this series, we speak ...
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The WallBuilders Show

Tim Barton, David Barton & Rick Green

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The WallBuilders Show is a daily journey to examine today's issues from a Biblical, Historical and Constitutional perspective. Featured guests include elected officials, experts, activists, authors, and commentators.
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It's Who You Know! The Podcast

Michelle W. Malkin: Nonprofit Jewish Professional

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Bridging the gap between Jewish leaders and those who follow them.Michelle W. Malkin interviews leaders in the North American Jewish community about working in Jewish organizations and congregations, philanthropy, the changing landscape of the community, recent research, philanthropy, youth, education, social action, and more!
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Hosted by Media & Capital Partners' Justin Kelly, The Scholars Podcast features scholars from the General Sir John Monash Foundation. Justin interviews the best, brightest, boldest and bravest across all fields of academia, business, science, humanities, and the arts. The John Monash Scholarships are amongst the most important postgraduate scholarships currently available. They are awarded to outstanding Australians whose leadership, talent and vision across all sectors will have an enduring ...
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Charles Beard was the most influential American historian of the early 20th century. He published hundreds of monographs, textbooks and interpretive studies in both history and political science. He graduated from DePauw University in 1898, where he met and eventually married Mary Ritter Beard, one of the founders of the first greek-letter society for women, Kappa Alpha Theta. Many of his books were written in collaboration with his wife, whose own interests lay in feminism and the labor uni ...
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Founded in 1925 by business leaders, entertainment figures and politicians, the Los Angeles Breakfast Club is the weekly gathering place for those seeking camaraderie and those who love the history and culture of Los Angeles. “The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR” is a tribute to the days of yesteryear when the LABC was a fixture on the radio and it's a monthly review and preview of happenings at the Democracy of Ham 'N Eggs. The show is hosted and produced by podcast veteran Phil Leir ...
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CiTR -- News 101

CiTR & Discorder Magazine

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Vancouver's only live, volunteer-produced, student and community newscast. Fridays tune in to hear an independent perspective of what's going on in the world how it affects you. News 101 covers current affairs ranging from the local to the international. We bring you the best that independent journalism has to offer, including syndicated media coverage by Free Speech Radio News and Democracy Now! We also have regular interviews with professors, politicians, student groups and clubs, advocacy ...
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The Faircast

Scottish Fair Trade Forum

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With COP26 coming to Glasgow in November, we'll be talking to people who are doing their bit to make the world more sustainable, and Scotland a Fair Trade Nation. We’re talking about Fair Trade, putting people and planet first in conversations about taking on big brands, good coffee, democracy, ethical supply chains, conscious consumers, sustainable business models, women’s empowerment, the climate emergency and more. Brought to you by the Scottish Fair Trade Forum.
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The Listen, Organize, Act podcast focuses on the history and contemporary practice of community organizing and democratic politics. Alongside this specific focus are two others: the first is to explore how organizing connects democracy and religion, particularly at a local level; the second is to explore the visions and practices that shape small 'd,' participatory democratic politics. The name of the podcast reflects these concerns. Through a series of conversations with folk who live and b ...
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Mission: The mission of Discovery Institute is to advance a culture of purpose, creativity and innovation. Program: Discovery Institute is an inter-disciplinary community of scholars and policy advocates dedicated to the reinvigoration of traditional Western principles and institutions and the worldview from which they issued. Discovery Institute has a special concern for the role that science and technology play in our culture and how they can advance free markets, illuminate public policy ...
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Money on the Left

Money on the Left

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Money on the Left is a monthly, interdisciplinary podcast that reclaims money’s public powers for intersectional politics. Staging critical conversations with leading historians, theorists, organizers, and activists, the show draws upon Modern Monetary Theory and constitutional approaches to money to advance new forms of left critique and practice. It is hosted by William Saas and Scott Ferguson and presented in partnership with Monthly Review magazine. Check out our website: https://moneyon ...
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Jewanced

Benny Scholder & Dan Feferman

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Jewanced is hosted by Dan Feferman and Benny Scholder, two guys who grew up in America and live in Israel. They're curious. They want to discuss. They want to challenge popular conceptions, they want to think critically, examine independently, and most of all, they crave nuance. Each episode features a different guest. All interesting and original people who strive to break boundaries. Together with Dan and Benny, take a deep dive into politics, foreign affairs, religion, science, technology ...
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LEADing Justice

Dr. Janet Dewart Bell

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LEAD advances democracy and social justice by promoting democratic principles and leadership from an intergenerational lens. LEAD builds on the wisdom, experience, energy, and perspectives of diverse leaders and activists in the fight for America's future. The LEADing Justice podcast will tackle the most challenging issues of the day through provocative and informative discussions with singular guests who make a difference in the fight for freedom in America and the world.
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Catch up with any event you have missed. The public event podcast series from UCL Political Science brings together the impressive range of policy makers, leading thinkers, practitioners, and academics who speak at our events. Further information about upcoming events can be found via our website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/political-science
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The CYBER5 is hosted by Landon Winkelvoss, Co-Founder at Nisos, and features cybersecurity and investigations industry leaders' thoughts and answers to five questions on one topic on actionable intelligence to enterprise revolving around third-party risk management, adversary research and attribution, digital executive protection, merger and acquisition diligence, brand protection, disinformation, and cyber threat intelligence.
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How Can I Help?

Caitlin McHugh Stamos

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Do you want to make a positive impact on the world, but don’t know where to start? Does learning about the challenges people face make you want to help, but you don’t know how? Do thoughts and prayers sound fine, but you think taking action is better? On this podcast, Caitlin McHugh Stamos finds nonprofits, businesses, and individuals who are making a positive impact in the world and she figures out how to help their causes.
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Today on Foundations of Freedom Thursday we look at some listener questions- If financial transactions can be secure, why not elections? If Liberia has a similar constitution, why haven’t they experienced the same prosperity as the United States? What happens if a presidential candidate doesn’t receive enough electoral college votes? Louisiana pass…
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The Declaration of Independence states that among the andquot;truthsandquot; that Americans hold to be andquot;self-evidentandquot; is that andquot;all Men are created equal.andquot; But what did Thomas Jefferson mean by this statement? Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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#LokSabhaElection2024 #PMModi #CongressTalking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “wealth distribution” remark, Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Sam Pitroda, on April 24, explained that when Congress talks about redistributing wealth, it means new policies and new programs that are in the interest of the people and not in the interest of sup…
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Embark on a journey through the intricate maze of the Middle East conflict with Omer Eschel, a seasoned biblical scholar and expert tour guide of Israel. This episode takes a deep dive into the roots and ramifications of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute, unearthing the historical narrative that frames today's tensions. Amid a climate of anti-Israel …
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Thomas Jefferson said that his purpose in writing the Declaration of Independence was to express a shared understanding of andquot;the American mind.andquot; Over the course of a few days in June 1776, Jefferson laid out the most fundamental principles and central political beliefs of the American Revolution and of the people the Revolution created…
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In 1997, a backpacking trip from Bali to Lombok threw Jacqui Baker, then 19, and her friends straight into the heady world of Indonesian politics, setting her on a career-long journey toward understanding more about this incredible archipelago. Jacqui's countless experiences across the country have been nothing short of extraordinary - from hanging…
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In this episode, we delve into the forgotten narratives of Black cowboys along the historic Santa Fe Trail. Through the stories of famous and obscure frontiersmen like James Beckwourth, “Add,” George McJunkin, and Nat Love—and an interview with contemporary horseman and historian Trae Venerable—we shed light on the challenges, resilience, and contr…
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Rafa Yuste and Jared Genser advocate for safeguarding our "neuro rights", and are achieving success in various states and countries. What do Shakespeare, neuroscientist Rafa Yuste, and human rights lawyer Jared Genser have in common? They all believe that our brains make us human. Yuste and Genser add their own coda to that belief: therefore, it is…
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Unlock the truth behind election integrity as we dissect the lessons from past elections with clarity and determination. John Graves joins us to shed light on the state of our elections and the pitfalls of the Dominion voting machines. Our discourse is a journey through the intricate maze of election security efforts, learning from past failures to…
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Why did the writers of the Declaration of Independence andquot;hold these Truths to be self-evident?andquot; Among other things, these Americans were deeply influenced by the teachings of Christianity and English republicanism. Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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Prepare to navigate the delicate interplay of spirituality and governance as we're joined by Audrea Decker of the Pro Family Legislative Network. In an era where the lines between the constitutional and the biblical seem increasingly blurred, we dissect the symbiotic relationship between faith-based perspectives and legislative processes. Our robus…
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On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Yaakov Katz who is the former Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post and now serves as a Senior Fellow at The Jewish People Policy Institute . They discuss the Iranian attack on Israel this weekend and where Israel and its response goes from here.…
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The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence begins like this: andquot;We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.andquot; But what does andquot;We hold these truths to be …
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Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce held a hearing: “Legislative Solutions to Protect Kids Online and Ensure Americans’ Data Privacy Rights.” Between the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), both of which have bipartisan and bicameral support, Congress may be closer to acting on the issues than it has…
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Paul and I delve into another aspect of Judaism, one that enriches an individual's connection to our historical tradition while supporting their desire to adapt the content to suit modern life. The Society for Humanistic Judaism This episode is part of a collaboration with A More Perfect Union, The Jewish Partnership for Democracy: www.jewishdemocr…
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Have you ever found yourself awestruck by the wonders above us? Prepare to be uplifted, as we recount the serene beauty of the recent eclipse, where pandemonium predictions were eclipsed by tranquility. We then journey to Rochester, New York, to witness a promise forty-six years in the making, where the bond between a science teacher and his studen…
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Following the Boston Tea Party, the British government responded with what colonists called the Intolerable Acts, a series of Punitive Acts that, among other things, closed Boston Harbor to all trade.??Listen to today???s episode to learn more! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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Recovering the stories of different types of women in the West reveals a broader spectrum of experiences in nineteenth-century North America than is typically assumed. American women traveling along the Santa Fe Trail enjoyed newfound independence that empowered them to take risks and defy gendered expectations. Hispanic New Mexican women bolstered…
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Casey speaks with Russian opposition figure Anastasia Shevchenko, who was the first person to face criminal prosecution under Russia's so-called "undesirable organizations" law. Anastasia talks about how her role as a mother propelled her into the fight against both corruption and dictatorship, as well as the new documentary focusing on her work an…
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Mona Charen is a conservative American journalist, columnist, commentator and best selling author. She is the Policy Editor of The Bulwark, and host of the Beg to Differ podcast, which you need to subscribe to immediately. Mona fell hard for William F. Buckley as a teenager, and her first job was as editorial assistant at his National Review. She w…
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Is it fair for a single landowner's decision to potentially reshape the agricultural landscape of an entire community? We grapple with the urgent conversation about property rights versus the communal interest in preserving farmland, as prime agricultural spaces face the threat of becoming solar farms. We dissect this complex issue through a biblic…
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Andrew Bastawrous, the 2023 Prize winner, discusses the transformative power of innovative thinking in eye care. Andrew Bastawrous solves problems. As a well-trained, highly skilled ophthalmologist he was devoted to treating as many patients as possible, in Kenya and elsewhere in Africa. But even gifted surgeons can only do so much, and Andrew came…
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We can’t wait for you to meet our guest, Jake “Body by Jake®” Steinfeld, a guiding light for health & wellness in lifestyle, sports, and entertainment for over four decades. Fueled by his "Don't Quit" mindset, Jake will motivate you, inspire you and have you laughing throughout our entire conversation. Jake has trained a myriad of well-known client…
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When we look back on the emblematic historical figures of the Santa Fe Trail, we often think of a merchant traveling to find wealth in Mexico. While the trail was certainly home to such characters, this generalization overlooks the unique motivations that drove men and women to brave the hazards of the overland trails, and how these motivations sha…
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When the gavel fell on Rebecca Lavrenz's trial, the echo rang through the hearts of many who hold the Constitution dear. We peel back the layers of a courtroom that felt more like a political stage than a beacon of justice, as we recount the gripping trial of a praying grandmother and Constitution coach. Rebecca's conviction has sparked a national …
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In the American colonies, the right to vote followed the British model: only free adult males who owned a certain amount of property could vote, though there were limited exceptions to this rule. Listen to learn more! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education
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As the host of the podcast History of the Land of Israel, and his own YouTube show, Israel Explained, Shaiel Ben-Ephraim spends his time thinking about Israel and assessing Israel’s long term goals. Given Iran’s attack on Israel, we invited Shaiel back to Dirty Moderate so he and Adam could discuss the implications of Iran launching drones and miss…
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