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Policy for the People

Oregon Center for Public Policy

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Welcome to Policy for the People, a show that explores the public policies that can lift up all Oregonians. This show is a collaboration between KMUZ radio (kmuz.org) and the Oregon Center for Public Policy (ocpp.org).
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Equal Time with Martha Burk is a weekly 2 ½ minute podcast, with occasional 30 minute interviews on current affairs. She covers political issues, how decisions in Washington and around the world affect ordinary citizens, particularly women (with no shouting), historical anniversaries of note, what’s changed and what hasn’t. Lively, pithy commentary on a wide variety of important topics with a light (and sometimes irreverent) touch: past progress, needed future advances, and what’s at stake n ...
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Taxology

Tax Policy Center

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This is Taxology, the podcast where experts from the non-partisan Tax Policy Center decode the tax code, translate the jargon, and do the math. Think of us as tax geeks in search of truth.
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The Maine Center for Economic Policy is a nonpartisan research and policy organization dedicated to improving the economic well-being of low- and moderate-income Mainers. For 20 years, the Maine Center for Economic Policy has been helping to secure improved economic opportunity for working families by advocating for fairer tax policies, for access to education, health care, and livable wage jobs, and for critical investment in government programs and services on which Maine people rely.
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Speaking of Kids...

First Focus on Children

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Who speaks for kids when decisions about their education, health, and safety are being made? You do! Children need our collective attention and voice. You’ve found Speaking of Kids…, a podcast series from First Focus on Children, that uncovers why children are an afterthought in politics. We'll discuss how we can unify our efforts to demand change that will improve the well-being of all our kids. Your hosts are Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby of First Focus on Children, a bipartis ...
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Pricing Nature

Yale Center for Business and the Environment, Yale Carbon Charge, and Yale Tobin Center for Economic Policy

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Pricing Nature is a limited-series podcast from the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and the Yale Carbon Charge. It tells a story about the economics, politics, and history of carbon pricing, which many argue should play a critical role in any national climate policy. We feature conversations with carbon pricing experts from government, academia, and civil society. Join us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen. To learn more, visit our website, pricingnature.sub ...
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The New Neighborhood

Center for the Study of Social Policy

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Welcome to the New Neighborhood, a limited series podcast that explores some of the dramatic changes taking place across the country as people work to reinforce a sense of community, support young children and families, and work to build equity within communities. Each episode features emerging innovations that will create a society where all children and their families can thrive.
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Just Economics

Ioana Marinescu, Katherina Rosqueta

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In the Just Economics podcast, economist Ioana Marinescu (www.marinescu.eu), associate professor of public policy at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice and research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research explores what we actually know about how policies and labor markets work, including the science behind job creation and unemployment insurance. Each episode introduces the work of an eminent scholar whose research provides evidence that empower ...
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Begun in 1988, Financial Sense(R) Newshour is a financial market broadcast hosted by money manager James J Puplava, CFP, on the week's market action, interviews with financial experts, and Jim's personal perspective on the markets/economy.
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The Renewable Energy SmartPod offers an inside look at the people, technologies and trends that are powering the energy transition. If you want to hear more about the role renewables are playing to decarbonize the global economy and combat climate change, this is the podcast for you. Follow us on Twitter @RenewablesPod or sign up for our newsletter: Renewable Energy SmartBrief.
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Cheri Jacobus breaks down what's happening in national politics. She gives it to you straight - even when it hurts! No spin - just the raw truth! From the halls of Congress to hitting the cable TV news airwaves with political commentary and launching the only news and commentary site for right-of-center so-called “Never Trump” voices, Cheri Jacobus is a known, trusted, reliable political analyst and operative who is not afraid to be direct. She is the founder, President, and Executive Produc ...
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Thinking Upstream

Upstream Public Health

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A podcast from Upstream Public Health, a non-profit that works in partnership with communities to transform public health through organizing, policy advocacy, education, and developing the next generation of public health leaders. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/upstreamph/support
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If You're Against DEI You're Against the ConstitutionKarel Cast 24-142Companies are rolling back their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion divisions. But that is directly against the founding principles of the United States including the Constitution. So why have we gotten it all so wrong?Hollywood is in trouble, and many are rejoicing. But these are t…
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Echoing statements from both presidential candidates, one Oregon State Senator recently put forward the idea of exempting tips from Oregon income taxes. But is exempting tips from taxes a good idea? In this episode of Policy for the People, we explore the idea of no taxes on tips. Daniel Hauser, Deputy Director of the Oregon Center for Public Polic…
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Milton Cuts Life Short; Science Tries the OppositeKarel Cast 24-141Milton delivered the promised punch, including tornados, and people died. Why in a place known for this weather is everything not built to sustain it including the power grid, water, and buildings?Meanwhile, social media influencers AND scientist are promotoing life extension routin…
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Oct 9, 2024 – The United States urgently needs a coherent and comprehensive industrial policy, which is currently lacking. In contrast, countries like China have implemented robust industrial strategies that give them a competitive edge in manufacturing and trade...By fswebmaster@financialsense.com (Financial Sense)
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Welcome back to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s Weekly Breach Breakdown – supported by Sentilink. I’m James Lee, the ITRC’s COO and this is the episode for Friday October 11th 2024.Each week on this podcast, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. Today we’re going to look at the data breach trends fo…
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Wade Gungoll, CEO of Industrial Sun, and Christine Larson, the Head of Strategy and Operations at Modern Energy, stop by the show to discuss the role of renewables in heavy industries like chemical processing, manufacturing, and oil and gas. Petrochemical refineries might not be first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the facilities t…
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Killer Storm Milton is a Warning UnheededKarel Cast 24-140 Why, as humans, do we not heed the warnings we are given. We're so worried about life, living, but we don't pay attention to the warnings about how to survive long term. We have no long term survival plan. So why do we want to extend lives?Milton is a killer. And 100% caused by climate chan…
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Rebate aggregators? Group purchasing? Vertical integration? How exactly do Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs, operate to maximize profit? And how are everyday Americans suffering from these practices?To find out, we spoke to Dr. Ed Weisbart, national board secretary of Physicians for a National Health Program, a single-payer advocacy coalition tha…
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Sally Field Reminds Us Famous People are Human, too Plus, Gaza in RubbleKarel Cast 24-139Sally Field had a TJ Abortion, was molested, an then starred as the wholesome girl next door, Gidget. But she WAS the girl next door...because we're all human and we all go through things. Like Lisa Marie Presley. Boy did she go through things.Gaza is in rubble…
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The Real Danger of AI Is Your LonelinessKarel Cast 24-138Well, it didn't take long. I saw an add on Instagram to create my virtual boyfriend using AI. The service is called Replika and they are always there to listen and talk and always on your side. This is frightening on so many levels, but make no mistake. AI home car, nurses, etc, it's coming, …
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Oct 4, 2024 – The accelerating growth of AI, build out of hyperscale data centers, and the ongoing global energy transition are creating a large demand for various commodities: copper, silver, lithium, cobalt, rare earths, and others. Today on Financial Sense...By fswebmaster@financialsense.com (Financial Sense)
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Friday Recap Of A Week of War And DevastationKarel Cast 24-137Israel is moving full speed ahead with a full scale war in the Middle East, but no one wants it.Kamala and Trump are neck and neck when more damming evidence has come forth which should condemn him to the heap pile of politics.Movies are out this week...are there any worth going to see? …
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Oct 3, 2024 – We’re all aware of the disastrous flooding that just swept through parts of the US. But what you might not be aware of is the flood of liquidity moving into the markets right now. That’s what we’re going to dive into today...By fswebmaster@financialsense.com (Financial Sense)
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Jason Peart, GM of Strategy and Development at Sage Geosystems, joins the show to outline the many ways geothermal energy is advancing to provide diverse solutions for the world's booming growth in power demand. Jason walks us through some need-to-know information about the latest trends and technologies related to geothermal energy, including how …
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Jack Smith Drops Bombs On TrumpKarel Cast 24-136A judge has unsealed new evidence in the People of the US vs. Donald J. Trump and the conclusion is Trump resorted to crimes to overturn 2020 results. But his cult followers won't care and the courts seem to be moving slower than Neptune's days (google it). So what good does this do? Is it the October…
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Welcome to the Identity Theft Resource Center's (ITRC) Weekly Breach Breakdown for October 4, 2024. I'm Alex Achten, Director of Communications & Media Relations of the ITRC. Thanks to Sentilink for supporting the ITRC and this podcast. Each week, we look at the most recent events and trends related to data security and privacy. Throughout this pod…
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Oct 2, 2024 – We recently re-aired an interview with uranium and nuclear analyst Mart Wolbert from earlier this year, where he discussed the behind-the-scenes efforts by major tech companies to embrace nuclear power. In recent weeks, this has been confirmed...By fswebmaster@financialsense.com (Financial Sense)
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Vance v. Walz: You Have to Admit, Civility is BoringKarel Cast 24-135The debate between the two VP candidates was thoughtful, cvil and presented two different styles and two different politically ideologies. And I could barely stay awake. Maybe I was just tired, but, I saw more eyeliner than fire in the belly. Are we no longer interested in actual …
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In this episode, hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech Looby chat with Miriam Calderón, Chief Policy Officer of Zero to Three. Miriam has dedicated her life to ensuring that all children have access to essential resources such as child care, nutrition programs, and maternal health services. In today’s episode, Miriam addresses the importance of the fir…
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We’re taking another look at Pharmacy Benefit Managers or PBMs. Why were PBMs started and how did they morph to become one of the most powerful entities in health care? Why have they caught the attention of the Federal Trade Commission? How are they a threat to consumers?To find out, we spoke to Dr. Ed Weisbart, the national board secretary of Phys…
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Oct 1, 2024 – FS Insider speaks with Cristian deRitis, Deputy Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, on the big picture outlook for the US economy, US consumer, inflation, potential impact from Fed rate cuts, the upcoming election, and much more...By fswebmaster@financialsense.com (Financial Sense)
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There's No Stopping the Rampant Ridiculous Karel Cast 24-134Streaming services are now ridiculous. We pay a streaming service to watch their shows and they now serve us ads. Tivo and cable were, in fact, better. We watched what we wanted when we wanted and fast-forwarded through the ads. So why don't we go back?Café Bastille in San Francisco is clo…
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Don't Fear The Right Answer for the Wrong DirectionKarel Cast 24-133One of the key campaign questions, according to a survey I got over the weekend, many believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. But what "direction" do they mean? Do they mean towards diversity, equity, inclusion, women's rights, climate change and more. Or do they mean…
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A Reminder To Practice Self Care FirstKarel Cast 24-132Let's start making some Matcha, because it's good, good for you and forces you to be kind to yourself in those moments. And while doing it let's talk about the importance of self-care. What are you doing to take care of your physical and mental health? Then, let's kitchen table talk about P Did…
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Pay Attention, There's A World War BrewingKarel Cast 24-131No matter where you stand on Israel , the fact is, while we are all distracted with other thing like an election, there is a real world war brewing in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon. Are we going to let this continue, join in or refuse help?A survey on the phone yesterday made me very, very angry…
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Welcome to the Fraudian Slip, the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) podcast, where we talk about all things identity compromise, crime and fraud that impact people and businesses. Each year, there are certain signs that Fall has arrived. Pumpkin spice lattes show up at Starbucks, the World Series arrives without the New York Mets or Washingto…
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Sponsored by KPMG With Climate Week in full swing, tons of speeches, meetings and presentations are taking place in New York, with an eye toward how the energy transition will continue to evolve. One key technology that will continue to play a huge role in that evolution is batteries. Roger Miksad, the president and executive director of Battery Co…
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Menendez Murders: Sociopaths, Victims or Both?Karel Cast 24-130Their Stories are once again dominating pop culture. Why? What do we find so intriguing? And why are people still so split on their guilt? Are they vicious sociopaths, victims of abuse, or both? And would it matter?Could Janet's comments about Kamala Harris be because in 2004 Harris wei…
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The Face of Mental Illness is Right In Front Of YouKarel Cast 24-129Illness anxiety disorder (previously called hypochondriasis) is a psychiatric disorder defined by excessive worry about having or developing a serious undiagnosed medical condition. And I have it in spades. Mental Illness is all around us in all shapes and forms. We should care.Bid…
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Sponsored by KPMG and EDF Renewables With the election fast-approaching, many people in the renewable energy industry are wondering how a potential shift in the current political power structure in the US might impact the push for clean energy. With that uncertainty in mind, Suzanne Leta, vice president of policy and advocacy for the Americas at Fl…
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This time on Code WACK! What’s at stake in health care with the upcoming federal election? Would Donald Trump really try to repeal the Affordable Care Act - again? Would Kamala Harris continue fighting to rein in the skyrocketing cost of medicine? What will be the fate of Biden-era policies like enhanced tax credits limiting the cost of health insu…
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None of the News Matters, Under It All Only THIS DoesKarel Cast 24-128What to do when a family member betrays you… Irma threw Destiny under the bus…I told her to get out.Diddy and Justin Bieber and Hollywood. Are creative people more freaky, or is it the same proportion just amplified?Why does America know no shame? Another shooting in Alabama wher…
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