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In our podcast, Your Undivided Attention, co-hosts Tristan Harris, Aza Raskin and Daniel Barcay explore the unprecedented power of emerging technologies: how they fit into our lives, and how they fit into a humane future. Join us every other Thursday as we confront challenges and explore solutions with a wide range of thought leaders and change-makers — like Audrey Tang on digital democracy, neurotechnology with Nita Farahany, getting beyond dystopia with Yuval Noah Harari, and Esther Perel ...
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Scene on Radio is a two-time Peabody-nominated podcast that dares to ask big, hard questions about who we are—really—and how we got this way. Previous series include Seeing White (Season 2), looking at the roots and meaning of white supremacy; MEN (Season 3), on patriarchy and its history; The Land That Never Has Been Yet (Season 4), exploring democracy in the U.S. and why we don’t have more of it; The Repair (Season 5), on the cultural roots of the climate crisis; and Season 6, Echoes of a ...
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Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well respected thought leaders engaging in authentic, insightful conversation for the benefit of the listener. The host, Chris Stemp, and his co-host/producer Jon Rojas, utilize their insatiable curiosity and relatable charm to provoke their guests into giving the interview of a lifetime. Every single guest has achieved a high level of recognition within their arena and in doing so has collected a wealth o ...
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Exploring threats to global stability from Ukraine to China to the Middle East with host Gavin Esler – former BBC News presenter, Washington correspondent and host of Newsnight – plus Ukraine-based war reporter Oz Katerji and independent conflict analyst Emma Beals. This Is Not A Drill dives deep into the dangers, corruption, conflicts, disinformation, rivalries and ruthless realpolitik that are making our world ever more dangerous. Support This Is Not A Drill on Patreon from just £3 per mon ...
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Is the constitution in crisis? This podcast is for people who are curious about politics and the law and how the biggest political and legal issues of the moment affect you. Pull up a chair and join host Jessica Levinson, a professor at LMU’s Loyola Law School, and a rotating cast of experts. Jessica will be joined by journalists, politicians, political scientists, lawyers, and many others. Listen to Jessica and her guests for a wry, and sometimes irreverent take on the most pressing issues ...
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“Be Bold America!” is produced by KSQD 90.7, 89.5 & 89FM and is a live, biweekly, radio talk show for those who are motivated to step out with the bold actions necessary to reimagine ethical politics, restore our democracy and fight the climate crisis. “Be Bold America” is for those who want to understand the unique challenges ahead and who are curious to learn what they can Keep doing, Stop doing, and Start doing to fight for a bold democracy. Our future depends on it. Our future is unwritt ...
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The old paradigm is breaking apart. The new one is still not fully shaped. If we're going to emerge into a just, equitable - and above all regenerative - system, we need to meet the people who are already living, working, thinking and believing at the leading edge of inter-becoming transformation. Accidental Gods exists to bring these voices to the world so that we can all step forward into a future we'd be proud to leave to the generations that come after us. We have the choice now - we can ...
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Listen in as Russell Moore, director of Christianity Today’s Public Theology Project and Editor-in-Chief, talks about the latest books, cultural conversations and pressing ethical questions that point us toward the kingdom of Christ.
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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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RevDem Podcast is brought to you by the Review of Democracy, the online journal of the CEU Democracy Institute. The Review of Democracy is dedicated to the reinvigoration, survival, and prosperity of democracies worldwide and to generating innovative cross-regional dialogues. RevDem Podcast offers in-depth conversations in four main areas: rule of law, political economy and inequalities, the history of ideas, and democracy and culture.
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America at a Crossroads is proud to present an esteemed roster of guests and moderators to discuss the state of American democracy and the very real challenges facing it today. Past guests and moderators have included Congressman Adam Schiff, Congresswoman Karen Bass, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, Congressman Adam Kinzinger, George F. Will, Patt Morrison, Warren Olney, Madeleine Brand, Bill Kristol, David Axelrod, James Carville, Jonathan Greenblatt, and many more.
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Join Crisis Group's Executive Vice President Richard Atwood as he dives deep into the conflicts that rage around the globe with Crisis Group analysts and special guests. These experts bring a unique, on-the-ground perspective to understanding both why those conflicts persist — and what could bring them to an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Class is the official podcast of the National Political Education Committee of the Democratic Socialists of America. We believe working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few. Class is a podcast where we ask socialists about why they are socialists, what socialism looks like, and how we, as the working class, can become the ruling class.
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Go in depth on the latest trends in Latin American politics, economics, and culture in this podcast series by Americas Society/Council of the Americas.
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The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast; where stories about the power of focus and resilience are revealed by the people who lived those stories Jack Hopkins has been studying human behavior for over three-decades. He's long had a passion for having conversations with fascinating people, and getting them to share the wisdom they've acquired through years of being immersed in their area of expertise, and overcoming the challenges and obstacles that are almost always part of the equation.
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Is democracy in crisis, or are we simply at a turning point? In this series we explore what the challenges to democracy have been in recent years. Supported by PBS and the Institute for Humanities Research at Arizona State University, join co-hosts Nicole Anderson and Julian Knowles in a fortnightly podcast series that helps us to understand democracy in the 21st century context by going head-to-head with a number of experts on whether or not democracy has a future.
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In each episode of The UK in a Changing Europe Podcast, formerly known as UKICE (I Tell), we sit down with a new guest and explore their area of expertise. We investigate the key issues and discuss how and why it helps us better understand our society. The podcast was cited by the Guardian in 2022 as one of the best podcasts to understand British politics.
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Marxist theory, revolutionary history, and current events, brought to you by the Revolutionary Communist Party. Join us in the fight for a communist future!
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ABC News Daily is the podcast that helps you understand the issues affecting your world. Every episode, host Samantha Hawley walks through one story with the help of an ABC colleague or expert in under 15 minutes. When you want coverage you can trust, listen to ABC News Daily. From interest rates, real estate and the housing crisis, to scams and the US election, ABC News Daily brings you facts and analysis you need to understand the biggest news stories. The podcast covers news from America, ...
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The 538 team covers the latest in politics, tracking the issues and "game-changers" every week.
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What are the crucial conflicts of our time? What hopes and wishes for a better future are expressed within these conflicts? The podcast Critical Theory in Context combines analysis of the present with perspectives on societal transformation. We host conversations with theorists and activists about social crises and the possibilities of their emancipatory overcoming.
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An award-winning, original, investigative series made by the team behind the acclaimed PBS documentary show, FRONTLINE. From the long and deadly arm of 9/11, to a police shooting in West Virginia with a startling twist, to what life is really like for children living in a Kenyan refugee camp, each episode follows a different reporter through an investigation that sometimes is years in the making. The FRONTLINE Dispatch – because some stories are meant to be heard. Produced at FRONTLINE’s hea ...
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History lectures by Samuel Biagetti, a historian (and antique dealer) with a Phd in early American history; my dissertation was on Freemasonry in the 1700s. I focus on the historical myths and distortions, from "the Middle Ages" to "Race," that people use to rationalize the world in which we live. More info at www.historiansplaining.com Please see my Patreon page, https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5530632, if you want to keep the lectures coming, and to hear the patron-only materials.
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A podcast about how our political institutions are failing us and ideas for fixing them. Join hosts Lee Drutman, Julia Azari, and James Wallner, three lively experts on American political institutions and reform, as they imagine and argue over what American politics could look like if citizens questioned everything. Politics In Question is a joint venture of New America and the R Street Institute.
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A podcast from Washington Post Live, the newsroom’s live journalism platform, where top-level government officials, business leaders, cultural influencers and emerging voices discuss the most pressing issues driving the news cycle nationally and across the globe. From one-on-one newsmaker interviews to in-depth multi-segment programs, Washington Post Live brings The Post’s newsroom to life.
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Social Media and Politics is a podcast bringing you innovative, first-hand insights into how social media is changing the political game. Subscribe for interviews and analysis with politicians, academics, and leading digital strategists to get their take on how social media influences the ways we engage with politics and democracy. Social Media and Politics is hosted by Michael Bossetta, political scientist at Lund University. Check out the podcast's official website: https://socialmediaandp ...
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How can democracy be renewed and defended today? A collaboration of the Thomas Mann House, the Goethe Institute, Wunderbar Together, and the Los Angeles Review of Books.
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Democracy in Crisis is a weekly podcast on national news hosted by Baynard Woods and Marc Steiner, and produced by Mark Gunnery for the Center for Emerging Media. It is the audio component of a larger project that includes a weekly syndicated column, which appears in a number of alternative weekly newspapers and websites around the country, and a blog you can find at democracyincrisis.com. We are proud to appear in the Baltimore City Paper, Washington City Paper, Charleston City Paper, Pitts ...
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Canadian Conservative leaning cultural commentary.
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Future Cities · Sustainability, Energy, Innovation, Climate Change, Transport, Housing, Work, Circular Economy, Education & Environmental Solutions
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What will the city of tomorrow look like? We are living in the Century of the City. Cities are the main drivers of creativity and innovation. Yet, a great number of people have little or no conception of what their future will look like when it comes to creating resilient, sustainable, and liveable cities. Even though a significant majority are intent on learning more about climate disruption, energy, transport, water, air, waste, education, and jobs. In a decade of transformative change, Fu ...
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U.S. Institute of Peace experts discuss the latest foreign policy issues from around the world in this brief weekly collaboration with SiriusXM‘s POTUS Channel 124. In about 10 minutes, each episode of On Peace distills the most important aspects of a pressing peace and conflict challenge and highlights how the U.S. and international community might respond.
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Breakingviews columnists talk about the big numbers, crunchy deals and nasty spats in global business and economics, offering a weekly dose of financial insight that goes beyond the concise and provocative views readers get from our columns every day.
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America faces the greatest challenges our nation has ever confronted. Extreme wealth inequality, a crippling health and economic crisis, a looming climate catastrophe, and untended wounds from our past keep our democracy in shackles. Listen in with your hosts Richard Dien Winfield and Chris Tidwell in the pursuit of an America Unchained.
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Programs from the University of California, Berkeley.
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Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart talks with newsmakers who challenge your ideas on politics, and explore how race, religion, age, gender and cultural identity are redrawing the lines that both divide and unite America. "Capehart" is a podcast from Washington Post Opinions, with conversations adapted from Washington Post Live events.
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Who Belongs? was launched in Fall 2018 as the Othering & Belonging Institute's official podcast. The question of who belongs in our societies, whether local, national, or global, is one of the central drivers that underpin how people are othered, or how the conditions of belonging are created. Our podcast addresses this foundational question to open pathways to explore a range of policies, movements, scholarship, and narratives that get us closer to the goal we seek, which is to advance a so ...
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Each episode of Essential Questions with Rabbi Dan Levin will pose an essential question and invite a conversation with remarkable people in the Jewish world and in our community to consider what those questions and answers mean.
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The ANDREA MITCHELL CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF DEMOCRACY aims not just to promote, but to understand, democracy. Global in its outlook, multifaceted in its purposes, the Mitchell Center seeks to contribute to the ongoing quest for democratic values, ideas, and institutions throughout the world. In THE ANDREA MITCHELL CENTER PODCAST, we interview scholars, journalists, and public thinkers grappling with the challenges facing our democracy. Many of the episodes are linked to our other programming ...
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A few years ago, we were just two mainstream, everyday American women who both had very little interest in federal or global politics. But like many of you, the onslaught of cancel culture, virtue signaling, censorship, and the twisted narrative of patriotic Americans being a “threat to democracy” that started being forced down our throats by the federal government and mainstream media back in 2021 made us feel frustrated, isolated, and angry. Instead of sitting back and quietly taking it as ...
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Welcome to the Complexity Premia podcast from Coolabah Capital, which is hosted by Christopher Joye, CIO and portfolio manager of Coolabah Capital, and Ying Yi Ann Cheng, a portfolio management director. The Complexity Premia podcast strives to deconstruct modern investment problems for wholesale (not retail) participants in capital markets. If this recording contains reference to any financial products, that reference does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation, and may not be ...
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The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday.
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Sean Illing speaks with poet and historian Jennifer Michael Hecht, whose book The Wonder Paradox asks: If we don't have God or religion, what — if anything — do we lose? They discuss how religion accesses meaning — through things like prayer, ceremony, and ritual — and Jennifer speaks on the ways that poetry can play similar roles in a secular way.…
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Will airlines finally have to pay up for bad service?
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Airlines may soon be forced to pay cash refunds to customers in Australia for cancelled or unreasonably delayed flights under the government's much-anticipated crackdown on the aviation sector. It comes after widespread backlash from consumer groups and calls for more competition against Qantas and Virgin airlines, which currently dominate the dome…
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Countering Project 2025 with Google Search Ads, with Kindred Motes
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Kindred Motes, Founder and Managing Partner at KM Strategies Group (KMSG), shares his advocacy work to counter the online reach of Project 2025. Working with the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism, KMSG launched a paid campaign on Google Search before Project 2025 became mainstream. Kindred shares how TikTok played a role in catalyzing Proje…
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Episode 6.3: Indian Democracy Between Elections: A Conversation with Professor Lisa Mitchell
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Interviewer: JOSHUA ROSE. In her book, Hailing the State: Indian Democracy Between Elections, Professor LISA MITCHELL explores the various methods of collective action used by people in India to hold elected officials and government administrators accountable. Moving beyond an exclusive focus on electoral processes, Mitchell argues that to understa…
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THAT PESKY LITTLE PROBLEM OF THE BORDER CRISIS
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On today’s podcast, Tara and Stephanie give an update on the border crisis. Starting with the sh*tshow that is California, your hosts discuss migrants trying to board school buses occupied by children, the unprecedented amounts of drugs being found at the San Diego border, and a bill passed by the state legislature that would allow illegal migrants…
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Commodification of Ethnic Sexuality and Social Belonging - George Paul Meiu on Political Representation and the Role of Objects
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In this conversation at the Review of Democracy, George Paul Meiu clarifies his concept of ethno-erotic economy and the commodification of ethnicsexuality; reflects on the role of objects in shaping political representations; discusses belonging and citizenship as well as mobility, memory, and materiality – and shares his insights concerning possib…
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What's next for cross-party politics in Britain?
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What does the general election tell us about the stability of the British two-party system? Will Brexit rise again as an issue on the political agenda? And can smaller parties ever thrive in coalition governments? In the first episode of The UK in a Changing Europe podcast, Professor Anand Menon discusses these questions and much more with Dr Alan …
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Episode 56: $80m Record Home Sale; Is Public Spending Driving Inflation; Reaccelerating in 2025; Dictators vs Democracy; Neo-Socialism
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Welcome to the Complexity Premia podcast from Coolabah Capital, which is hosted by Christopher Joye, CIO and portfolio manager at Coolabah Capital. The Complexity Premia podcast strives to deconstruct modern investment problems for wholesale (not retail) participants in capital markets. You can listen on your favourite podcast app, or you can find …
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Resilience and Justice: Mimi Rocah on Family, Democracy, and Navigating Legal Challenges
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What drives someone to dedicate their life to justice? Join me, Jack Hopkins, as I sit down with Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Mimi Rocah to uncover the personal and historical forces that have shaped her unwavering commitment to democracy and the rule of law. From her father’s daring escape from Nazi-aligned Romania to her grandfathe…
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How Trump And Harris Would Tackle The Economy
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This month both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump released a slate of economic proposals in an attempt to gain the upper hand on the issue most important to voters. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen speaks with Jeanna Smialek from The New York Times about the current state of the economy, voter perc…
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Supreme Court’s Immunity Gift to Trump: The Ghosts of Nixon, Bork, and Scalia
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How SCOTUS turned ex-presidents into immune monarchs, made them above the law and protected by an “authoritarian constitution.” Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
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As presidential election polls tighten in key US states, Donald Trump and his supporters are already laying the groundwork to challenge the legitimacy of the result if he loses. As part of his campaign, the former president has repeatedly accused the Democrats of cheating, and begun sowing the seeds of doubt about the integrity of the election. Tod…
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LatAm in Focus at 200: What Do We Know about Electoral Trends in the Americas?
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Our latest edition of Latin America in Focus marks a major milestone: episode 200. Over the past eight years, we’ve covered a range of topics—and asked a lot of questions, including in our episode titles. For this episode, we decided to revisit three of those questions to see how we would answer them now. Half the world is going to the polls in 202…
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Leon Panetta with Patt Morrison | An Expert's View of our World in Chaos
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Empowering Missouri: Erik Richardson’s Vision for Change
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How can one person make a difference in a seemingly unwinnable political race? Discover the compelling journey of Erik Richardson, a Democratic nominee from Missouri, as he shares his heartfelt motivations for stepping into the political arena. With a rich background in education and rural economic development, Erik sheds light on the critical issu…
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Will foreign student caps ease the cost of living?
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The government’s proposed caps on the number of international students starting at universities next year will have a financial impact on some of Australia’s biggest higher education institutions. With fierce competition for housing pushing up rents in our major cities, could the caps also ease key cost of living pressures? Today, the ABC’s chief b…
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THE JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA IS FORMING - THIS IS THE REAL “VIBE”
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On today’s podcast, Tara and Stephanie expand on Monday’s conversation about RFK Jr., diving into his recent interview with Tucker Carlson. Your hosts also discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s letter to the House Judiciary Committee admitting the Biden Admin pressured him into censoring content on Facebook and Instagram, how censorship by the left equates to …
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Israel and Hezbollah: Is all-out war inevitable?
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Recent deadly missile exchanges are the largest escalation between Israel and the Lebanon-based Islamist paramilitary group Hezbollah since the outbreak of the war in Gaza. Many fear it’s a precursor to a wider conflict which could engulf the region. But is it all brinkmanship? Can diplomacy head off an Israeli-Hezbollah conflict, and a potentially…
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What Do I Have to Do? with Rabbi Dr. Mark Washofsky
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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Rabbi Dr. Mark Washofsky. They discuss the intersection between Reform Judaism and halakha, the ongoing conversation between ancient texts and modern life, and what it means to be “authentically Jewish” within Reform Judaism.By Temple Beth El of Boca Raton
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Do we believe in redemption? That’s the question Latasha Morrison, author and founder of Be the Bridge, encourages listeners to consider. On this episode, Morrison and Moore discuss the issues of race, culture, and history’s impact on the present. They talk about what it’s like to listen, lament, and act on behalf of the oppressed—surrendering our …
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Finding the Courage to Care - Ways to build a Mothering Economy with author Jenny Grettve
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'Are we [in our WEIRD culture] intelligent enough to be more generous than we have ever been throughout history?' So writes Jenny Grettve, in her new book, 'Mothering Economy'. Jenny is an author, philospher, systems thinker and designer who joined us in Episode #228, talking about the principles and practice of her generative, systems-led design a…
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Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World with Psychology Scholar Dr. Robyne
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This week, we're talking stress - but not just managing it, mastering it. Join us as we explore the latest research and strategies for transforming stress into a powerful ally for achieving your goals and living a happier, healthier life. Our guest, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, shares her expertise on how to wield stress wisely and cultivate resilience…
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Tamanna Salikuddin on What’s Next for Bangladesh's Democracy
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After protests forced longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign earlier this month, Bangladesh’s new interim government is “seeking, at this moment, to grasp that democratic spark” and “set forward the reforms that are going lead to a new political culture” in the country, says USIP’s Tamanna Salikuddin.…
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The billionaire’s plan to export our solar power
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A giant solar farm planned in remote Northern Territory has been given environmental approval. Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes is backing the Sun Cable project that would send electricity to Darwin and beyond to Singapore, via an undersea cable. Today, Giles Parkinson from RenewEconomy.com.au on when it might be up and running. Featured:…
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Linda Greenhouse with Patt Morrison | A U.S. Supreme Court on the Edge: An Expert's Analysis
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Behind the Scenes at the DNC: Joey Garrison on Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, and the Obama Effect
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In this episode of The Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson engages in an insightful conversation with USA Today White House Correspondent Joey Garrison, who provides an inside look at the Democratic National Convention. Recorded from his hotel room in Chicago just after the convention, Garrison offers a detailed recount of the key moments, spee…
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How California Works: Building Democracy in the Golden State - PART 1
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Produced by KSQD 90.7, 89.5 & 89.7FM “Be Bold America!” Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) PART 1 Covers the following: Editor's Note: Why "Citizen” is a Verb Foreword: Truth vs. Cynicism (written by Fred Keeley, Mayor of Santa Cruz) Introduction: Welcome to California, the Most American State Prologue: Explanatory Journalism, Explained Wishing…
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Just as the Democratic National Convention wrapped up, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out of the 2024 race. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew tries to parse the effect that both events could have on the presidential race. They also look to Washington state's primary for an indication of how …
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Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah launched major attacks against each other on the weekend, raising tensions in the Middle East. Given Hezbollah’s ties to Iran, the ongoing war in Gaza and the recent assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran, the world remains braced for a much larger conflict. The ABC’s global affairs editor John Ly…
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Off White - Anikó Imre and James Mark on Eastern Europe in the Global History of Race
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In this conversation, Anikó Imre and JamesMark – co-editors, with Catherine Baker and Bogdan Iacob, of the new volume Off White. Central and Eastern Europe and the Global History of Race – present the ambiguities of East Europeans’ whiteness andthe major implications such ambiguities have had; analyze how the “two halves of Europe” compare when it …
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THE RISE OF THE “UNITY PARTY” AND WE ARE SO FREAKIN’ HERE FOR IT
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On today’s podcast, Stephanie and Tara discuss RFK Jr.’s announcement on Friday that he’s suspending his presidential campaign to join forces with Trump and why they are so excited about it. Your hosts play clips from his speech and have a conversation about the inspiring message that making America great shouldn’t be a Republican or Democrat issue…
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Tech's Big Money Campaign is Getting Pushback with Margaret O'Mara and Brody Mullins
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Today, the tech industry is the second-biggest lobbying power in Washington, DC, but that wasn’t true as recently as ten years ago. How did we get to this moment? And where could we be going next? On this episode of Your Undivided Attention, Tristan and Daniel sit down with historian Margaret O’Mara and journalist Brody Mullins to discuss how Silic…
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The jazz musician’s guide to the universe
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How is the origin of our universe like an improvised saxophone solo? This week, Sean Illing talks to Stephon Alexander, a theoretical physicist and world-class jazz musician. Alexander is the author of The Jazz of Physics and his most recent book, Fear of a Black Universe. This episode features music by Stephon Alexander throughout, from his latest…
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Sales of electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars are rising in Australia. But do we have electricity infrastructure that can cope with the demand? Owners will often want to charge at peak times in the early evening, but that convenience could stress the power grid to breaking point and require expensive upgrades to electricity generation and dist…
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EQUITY FOR ALL... BUT NOT WITH THEIR MONEY
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On today’s podcast, Tara and Stephanie discuss the blatant hypocrisy and net worth stats of the most prosperous, uberwealthy democrat elites who got on stage at the DNC this week to preach equity for all and why we shouldn’t trust greedy, rich politicians like Trump. Your hosts also talk about how every single speech highlighting “hope” and “joy” w…
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Democratic National Convention: Jen O’Malley Dillon on how Kamala Harris will 'step into the moment'
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Jen O’Malley Dillon, campaign chair for Vice President Kamala Harris, joins The Post’s Michael Scherer from the Democratic National Convention to discuss Harris’s speech in Chicago, the Democrats’ economic message and the campaign’s strategy to reach undecided voters in battleground states.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 22, 2024.…
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Democratic National Convention: Sen. Chris Murphy on the stakes for the 2024 election
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Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joins The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to discuss the stakes for the 2024 election, Democrats’ vision for America and U.S. support for Israel.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, August 22, 2024.By The Washington Post
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History of the United States in 100 Objects -- 23: The Touro Synagogue Torah Finials
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We examine the tumultuous history--from the Portuguese Inquisition to the American Revolution to modern-day multi-million-dollar legal fights--surrounding a pair of rare colonial Jewish ceremonial artworks called "rimonim" or Torah finials. We consider the unique life and career of the Jewish silversmith who made them, and the symbolism that they e…
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The Day After November 5: Confronting the Post-Election Crisis
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As Democrats celebrate their successful convention, a 50-year plot threatens the transparent process on which a fair election depends. Read More: www.WhoWhatWhy.org
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In this late-night installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew reacts to the final night of the Democratic National Convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC News, 538, FiveThirtyEight, Galen Druke
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Rep. James Clyburn on Democrats' enthusiasm around the Harris-Walz presidential campaign
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Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to talk about the Harris-Walz 2024 campaign strategy, the prospects for Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives and why he feels Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign "surpasses" Barack Obama's 2008 campaign run.Conversation …
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