Best American Democracy Minute Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 597: Special Counsel Submits Revised Criminal Conspiracy Indictment of Trump After SCOTUS Immunity Ruling on Presidential Powers 1:30

8h ago1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 29, 2024 Special Counsel Submits Revised Criminal Conspiracy Indictment of Trump After SCOTUS Immunity Ruling on Presidential Powers Special Counsel Jack Smith submitted a revised criminal conspiracy indictment of former President Donald Trump Aug. 27th, adjusted to remove actions deemed…

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Glenn Ligon inaugurates newly relaunched High Line Art Billboard with timely Untitled (America/Me) 9:38

28m ago9:38

9:38

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Cube Art Fair: The World’s Largest Public Art Fair Returns to New York City for Its 11th Edition 3:04

4m ago3:04

3:04

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FLASHBACK 5: Celebrating Five Years of ARTECHOUSE NYC 18:46

10m ago18:46

18:46

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Censorship and Democracy: Examining Big Tech's Impact During COVID-19 17:18

2h ago17:18

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Is big tech stifling free speech under the guise of public safety? Our latest episode tackles the heavy issue of censorship during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on how Facebook and other tech giants muzzled dissenting voices and scientific debate, all while under the thumb of political pressure. We draw uncomfortable yet crucial connections to hi…

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Event: American businessman and inspirational climate champion, Tom Steyer, on Climate One with Greg Dalton 1:06:16

2h ago1:06:16

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Tom Steyer (pictured) put himself up for election in America's 2020 presidential race, but unfortunately for America and the world, chance did not fall his way. Steyer was a guest on the interview program organised by Climate One and shared the stage with Greg Dalton, the face, and voice of Climate One. Although Steyer never became the U.S. preside…

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World Premiere of Stanley Nelson’s San Juan Hill: Manhattan's Lost Neighborhood A 62nd New York Film Festival Special Event at Lincoln Center 6:40

32m ago6:40

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The Met to Present the First Major Exhibition Dedicated to Influential Modernist Architect Paul Rudolph 8:25

16m ago8:25

8:25

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South Street Seaport Museum announces Expanded and Enhanced, Free Collections Online Portal 9:37

19m ago9:37

9:37

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Major Step to Put the "Park" Back in Park Avenue 5:00

9m ago5:00

5:00

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Creating Breathtaking Views of Niagara Falls 3:27

17m ago3:27

3:27

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Flash Force! Middle-Aged Women Superheroes Save Democracy 15:37

18m ago15:37

15:37

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Episode 596: Fallout from Georgia State Election Board Decisions; Accusations that Texas AG Paxton’s Raids Homes of LatinX Democracy Activists Were ‘Intimidation’ Tactic 1:30

2h ago1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 28, 2024 Fallout from Georgia State Election Board Decisions; Accusations that Texas AG Paxton’s Raids Homes of LatinX Democracy Activists Were ‘Intimidation’ Tactic We have updates on two state stories today. New reporting suggests Georgia officials may seek to remove State Election Boa…

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Climate News: Climate scientist Andrew King explains why Australia is ridiculously hot right now 31:51

1h ago31:51

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A fellow who questions the legitimacy of our economic system and is the convenor of Public Interests before Corporate Interests (PIBCI), Joseph Toscsano, has a Wattle Day Picnic coming up this Sunday in Melbourne's Parliament Gardens. "Green dreams go bad: Why feel-good investing doesn’t make for good returns"; "Big emitters chase new climate fix: …

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More than Two Hundred Artists Selected for The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition 10:32

22m ago10:32

10:32

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The Guggenheim Museum Presents Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers 9:51

1d ago9:51

9:51

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Submissions for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® are Now Open 4:17

1h ago4:17

4:17

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Episode 595: U.S. Supreme Court Restores Arizona Law Aimed at Disenfranchising Native Americans and College Students Voters from State Elections 1:30

5h ago1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 27, 2024 U.S. Supreme Court Restores Part of Arizona Law Aimed at Disenfranchising Native Americans and College Students In a 5-4 vote August 22nd, the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated part of an Arizona voter suppression bill requiring citizens to provide proof of citizenship in addition t…

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Political Earthquake RFK Jr. Endorses Trump and Challenges the American Political Landscape 17:41

7h ago17:41

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Bold statement: Political loyalty is being turned on its head with shocking endorsements that challenge the very fabric of American politics. Tune in to hear the seismic impact of Robert Kennedy Jr.'s decision to suspend his campaign and throw his support behind Donald Trump. Listen in as we dive into this mind-boggling move, exploring how it has r…

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Interview: Genevieve talks about the tireless and seemingly endless effort that saw a solar farm set up at the central Victorian town of Newstead 23:48

2h ago23:48

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Genevieve Barlow (pictured) was part of a core community group that spent the best part of two decades creating a solar farm for the central Victorian community. Along with others on the Renewable Newstead committee, Genevieve worked with the State Government and ultimately "Flow Power" to make the solar farm a reality. Interest from across Austral…

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Episode 594: Passing the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act are Top Priorities for Democrats, But They Need Majorities to Do It 1:30

4h ago1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 26, 2024 Passing the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act are Top Priorities for Democrats, But They Need Majorities to Do It Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said during the Democratic National Convention that he would make passing the Freedom to Vote Act…

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The Brooklyn Museum Announces Public Programs in September for Visitors of All Ages 4:36

17m ago4:36

4:36

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Erin Brooks and Griffin Colapinto Win 2024 Corona Fiji Pro Presented by Bonsoy 15:26

22m ago15:26

15:26

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Interview: Global warming and the threat to democracy both exercise the thinking of University of Queensland economist, John Quiggin 30:53

2h ago30:53

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University of Queensland economist, Professor John Quiggin (pictured), concerns himself with many things, including his fitness by running half marathons and presently training for an Ironman event, but central to his thinking is the economy. Professor Quiggin has long contributed to the public conversation, regularly writing articles for The Conve…

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Can the Real Kamala Harris Present Herself 15:31

3h ago15:31

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What if the grand political spectacles we witness are nothing more than elaborate productions designed to manipulate our emotions and beliefs? Join us as we boldly dissect the recent Democratic National Convention, particularly Kamala Harris' Obama-esque speech. We expose the theatrical elements and the underlying narratives, questioning the authen…

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Times Square Alliance Announces Live Entertainment for the Annual Taste of Times Square Event on Monday, September 9 6:25

22m ago6:25

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Met Expert Talks en español en The Met Cloisters La magia de los colorantes naturales en la Edad Media 1:42

34m ago1:42

1:42

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The Brooklyn Museum Announces Complete Reinstallation of American Art Galleries, Championing a Radical New Presentation of American Art Collections 13:40

17m ago13:40

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Next Phase of Public Electric Vehicle Fast Charging in the Bronx and Brooklyn 4:55

22m ago4:55

4:55

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Episode 593: New York Court of Appeals Upholds Constitutionality of New Early Mail Ballot Law 1:30

7h ago1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 23, 2024 New York Court of Appeals Upholds Constitutionality of New Early Mail Ballot Law New York’s highest court upheld two lower court rulings August 20th, giving New Yorkers the opportunity to routinely vote early by mail without an excuse. The decision rebuffed state and national GO…

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Cimate News: Net-zero by 2050 back in the news, window to 'suicidal idea' closing fast 35:31

2h ago35:31

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The idea of net zero by 2050, considered by many, including Adrian Whitehead, to be 'suicidal' is back in the news: "Australia’s window for hitting net zero is ‘rapidly closing’"; Filmmaker, Damon Gameau, has given viewers something new with "Future Council: The kids talking truth to power"; "Girls in Southern Africa are being married off in exchan…

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Climate Week on Governors Island 21:54

24m ago21:54

21:54

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Three World Cup Events Coming to Lake Placid 13:49

18m ago13:49

13:49

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The Shed Presents The Breakdown Odyssey by Ms. Boogie 6:49

22m ago6:49

6:49

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Marvel Television's Agatha All Along Kathryn Hahn in Conversation with MTV's Josh Horowitz at 92NY 2:42

25m ago2:42

2:42

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The Apollo unveils designs for full-scale revitalization of its Historic Theater, renovating, restoring, and modernizing the institution for first time in 90 years 11:57

44m ago11:57

11:57

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Secret Walls launches latest edition of their North American Paint Battle Tour “The Art of Competition” 5:13

18m ago5:13

5:13

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15 Minutes of Frame 2024 Competition Aug 29th & 30th 8pm, Aug 31st 7pm 5:37

36m ago5:37

5:37

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The Radical Transformation of the Democratic Party 17:00

1d ago17:00

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Has the Democratic Party lost its identity? Join us as we dissect the radical transformation of the Democratic Party from its centrist roots to its current progressive stance. The latest Democratic National Convention serves as our focal point, showcasing the rise of figures like AOC, Bernie Sanders, and Kamala Harris, and signaling a significant d…

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Episode 592: Ohio SOS Under Fire Again, This Time for Sabotaging the Ballot Measure Description for a Citizen-Led Redistricting Commission 1:30

9h ago1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 21, 2024 Ohio SOS Under Fire Again, This Time for Sabotaging the Ballot Measure Description for a Citizen-Led Redistricting Commission Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is again under fire, this time for attempting to undercut a citizen-run redistricting commission ballot initiative w…

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Museum of the City of New York to Showcase Iconic Art Deco Postcards from Leonard A. Lauder Collection 6:38

22m ago6:38

6:38

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Mayor Adams Awards Key to the City of New York to Legendary New York Weatherman, Journalist, and Best-Selling Author Al Roker 3:10

8m ago3:10

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Decarbonizing Affordable Housing in New York City 7:04

10m ago7:04

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Episode 591: The Purcell Principle: A SCOTUS Decision Intended to Avoid Voter Confusion May Now Be a Stealth Voter Suppression Tactic 1:30

2h ago1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 21, 2024 Brian is traveling early this week, so we've inserted a timely rebroadcast from May. The Purcell Principle: A SCOTUS Decision Intended to Avoid Voter Confusion May Now Be a Stealth Voter Suppression Tactic You may have heard references to the “Purcell principle” in news reports.…

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Episode 590: What Voter Harassment & Intimidation Might We Face in 2024? A New Report Shows Election Officials What to Look For, and How to Combat It 1:30

2h ago1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Aug. 20, 2024 Brian is out of town for a couple of days. New broadcasts later this week. What Voter Harassment & Intimidation Might We Face in 2024? A New Report Shows Election Officials What to Look For, and How to Combat It A new report outlines the types of harassment and intimidation we m…

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MTA Begins Issuing Violations for Blocking Bus Stops and Double Parking 2:53

11m ago2:53

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Legislation Allows Direct-to-Consumer Craft Spirit Sales 4:09

27m ago4:09

4:09

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Celebrated Korean Artist Lee Bul to Create Four New Sculptures for The Met’s Fifth Avenue Facade 6:36

18m ago6:36

6:36

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Political Echoes 1968 vs. Today - Chicago's Democratic National Convention 17:26

6h ago17:26

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Is Chicago once again the epicenter of political upheaval? We examine the historical echoes of 1968 as the city gears up for the Democratic National Convention, prodding at the possible resurgence of protests and unrest. Reflecting on the current crime statistics and the Democratic Party's contentious handling of pivotal issues like abortion and LG…

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Climater News: Evidence dispells misinformation about sheep and solar farms; Planning for irrigation water through to 2050 32:47

1h ago32:47

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Hard economic and practical evidence dispels misinformation about farming sheep under solar panels - check out the Geni Energy website. The Goulburn Valley in northern Victoria needs a renewable energy hub, but interestingly it already has one, GV Community Energy just needs State Government recognition. The Shepparton Irrigation Region is planning…

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