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Democracy Watch News

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Democracy Watch News is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation news service that builds networks of independent correspondents, editors, & news-production teams around the world to cover democracy, human rights, press freedom, Media responsibility, open governance, & sustainable public-policy.
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Democracy Watch News

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Reports from independent journalists and interviews with knowledgeable people covering the topics of independent journalists, democracy, human rights, press freedom, and journalism.
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Conversations with prominent state and national newsmakers – politicians, advocates, analysts, academics and activists — about the news, events and public policy debates that shape life in North Carolina.
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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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Roger Bolton, formerly presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Feedback' launches his very first podcast. Free from the constraints of broadcasting on the BBC, with a few more opinions and casting his net a little bit wider to encompass the whole of the BBC, Roger examines the issues that are facing the corporation and public service broadcasting. Find all our podcasts here And please support this podcast by subscribing here We also support VLV (Voice of the Listener and Viewer) which represents the int ...
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The Global Jigsaw

BBC World Service

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Looking at the world through the lens of its media. Think of us as your media detectives, helping you get past the propaganda and misinformation. The Global Jigsaw comes from BBC Monitoring, which tracks, deciphers and analyses news media in 100 languages. We reach across multiple time zones, from China and India, to Iran, Africa and Latin America. We watch Russian state TV around the clock, giving unrivalled insight into the evolution of Kremlin propaganda. But propaganda is just part of th ...
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The source of news & opinions you can trust: a new media source that is not compromised by anti-everything narratives. This is The Good Sauce. Some of the best conservative thinkers in Australia and New Zealand have combined their independent voices here to build a free speech platform with shows you can watch or listen to as well as articles you can read.
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Laura Flanders and Friends

Laura Flanders, Curious Communications

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Award winning host, author and journalist Laura Flanders interviews forward-thinking people from the world of politics, business, culture and social movements. The show explores actionable models for creating a better world by reporting on the people and movements driving systemic change. We spotlight the solutions of tomorrow, today. The show airs on PBS stations in over 200+ US markets, and airs on 50+ community radio stations, and is available on YouTube and here as a podcast. Online subs ...
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Scrood

Ben Scrood & Elly Stone

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We started Scrood to fight corruption in politics, the supreme court and and BIG, multinational business. We are a Political Humor & News Commentary podcast about gett'n SCROOD by the system--facts & laughs covering politics, big business, finance, healthcare; banking and economic systems, including truths and entertaining scroodpinions about politicians, plutocracy, wall-street, tax inequality, climate, the environment and justice inequality. Until the election, we will be focusing on polit ...
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The God Pod is a satirical comedy podcast hosted by God and Jesus. The Divine Duo review the news of the week and try to make sense of the world they created. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY Watch the God Pod in video form: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegodpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/TheGodPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgodabove/
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The Conditional Release Program

Jack the Insider and Joel Hill

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Welcome to The Conditional Release Program, a podcast that delves into the netherworld of cults, crims and con artists. Who would have thought a spicy chest cough would turn everyone so completely mad? Our weekly show covers the conspiracy theorists that created a 'shadow pandemic' of political idiocy and violent ideation within the fringe of politics. From time to time we get our hands even dirtier with true crime deep dives. Jack is a seasoned expert in the true crime genre, having written ...
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The Political Spotlight

Kristopher H. Bilbrey, Brandon Rudd & Kate Thornburg (The Political Spotlight)

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The Political Spotlight is a politically driven opinion, news & entertainment program. The Political Spotlight is your comprehensive guide to ALL things "political" on the local, state & national fronts. Our mission is to identify and eradicate corruption within government and politics and to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America. The message is clear: The old, corrupt way of doing business IS OVER! The goal is to empower all citizens with the knowledge and inspiration to g ...
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USSC Live

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Catch up with events produced by the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney with USSC Live. These events offer new insights and perspectives on topics including American foreign policy, economics, politics and culture.
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Welcome to Democracy Watch - brought to you by Matt Jones of The Humanist Network, where meaningful conversations converge on the pillars of democracy, human rights, and profound philosophical explorations. I'm your host, Matt Jones, author of the book "Where have the Patriots Gone?" Here at Democracy Watch we: 🌐 Explore Democracy: Dive into discussions that unravel the intricacies of democratic systems, dissecting current events, historical contexts, and the evolving landscape. We believe i ...
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When the pandemic hit in 2020, it suddenly seemed like conspiracy theories were everywhere. Did Bill Gates put a microchip in the vaccine? Is the World Economic Forum trying to take over the world? Was the pandemic orchestrated by a secret cabal of elites? A recent poll found that 1 in 4 Canadians believe in online conspiracy theories. Which means that we’re no longer just living in different information bubbles. We’re living in different realities. On this season of Screen Time, Taylor Owen ...
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Why did they do that? Did they think they’d get away with it? What were they hoping to accomplish? From the inane to the criminal, Dr. Sean McMillan and Rich Morrow will extract nuggets of virtue from our neighbors doing things they shouldn’t… immoral, dumb, reckless and feckless things that make you wonder about the future of humanity. Featuring Dr. Sean McMillan & Rich Morrow Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v2nMfnJNqe0 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcmillanandmorrow/ Fo ...
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Hong Kong on the Brink

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Hong Kong has again erupted in protest over frustrations with Beijing’s increasingly iron-clad rule. In response, embattled Hong Kong government leader Carrie Lam has authorized aggressive police tactics. Communist Party of China leader Xi Jinping has threatened to send in domestic security forces to quell the demonstrators. In “Hong Kong on the Brink,” CSIS’s Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette and Chief Communications Officer Andrew Schwartz unpack the latest developments in thi ...
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Roberto Diaz @RRomanen &@dieresis_u on X, reports about the break of international relations between Mexico and Ecuador, and the effect it had in the Latin American region and internal politics struggles in both countries. #LatinAmerica #Mexico #Ecuador #LatinAmerican #Democracy #DanielNoboa #AMLO #America #Geopolitics Recorded April 27th 2024.Dura…
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This is the first part of a two part show! (PART 1 - Ep #244 aired Friday, July 19th, 2024)... (PART 2 - Ep #245 will air on Sunday, July 21st, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET)... The City of Muncie, Indiana, is doubling down on sheer stupidity! More and more citizens are wondering what is really going on, and questions are being asked — however, answers are few…
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Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump announced he would be selecting Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate. What does Vance’s background look like, and what does the Trump-Vance ticket mean for the world? Then, as war in Gaza continues, Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to meet with President Biden in Washington DC next week and…
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Dear Humans, Today Jesus and I sit-down with Johnny Palmadessa, a sharp young Democratic Strategist who found himself in the thick of chaos at the Trump campaign rally where a mass shooting occurred on Saturday. One innocent bystander lost their life, and Donald came within 2 inches bullet going through his brain. Johnny shares his firsthand accoun…
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This is a SPECIAL BROADCAST of former President Donald J. Trump appearing at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI, on Thursday, July 18th, 2024, at 9 p.m. (ET). This is the fourth and final day of the RNC; however, this will be Trump's first time speaking at the convention this year, and it will be his first public address since…
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The Two Jacks discuss the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and what it means to the presidential race. HK Jack says the Dems can still win but it just got a whole lot harder. We turn to the potential Democrat candidates should Biden stand down. HK Jack believes Kamala Harris has one shot and might be the contender. The allegations of corrupt…
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In this late-night installment of the 538 Politics podcast, senior elections analyst Nathaniel Rakich and New York Times polling editor Ruth Igielnik join Galen to help make sense of the third night of the Republican National Convention. Plus: How should we interpret polls that show a majority of Democrats want President Joe Biden to step aside? Le…
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What is Australia’s concept of ‘National Defence’ and where does AUKUS fit into it? What misconceptions exist about AUKUS Pillar One? What progress has been made to realise the potential of AUKUS Pillar Two? In this episode, Hugh Jeffrey joins Rory Medcalf to discuss Australia’s current strategic landscape, the Defence Strategic Review, National De…
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey woke up early today. He was in a good mood and was ready to take the day on and face whatever might come! But then the City of Muncie did everything it could to SUCK THE JOY AND HAPPINESS OUT OF HIS LIFE! The Muncie Board of Works meeting lasted less than three minutes, during which they approved over 1.6 million dollars …
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Sir Peter Bazalgette was until recently part of the previous Government’s committee to review how the BBC was funded. In his distinguished career he has been responsible for shows such as Big Brother, Changing Rooms and Ready Steady Cook, he’s also a former chair of Arts Council England and in September 2023 he stepped down as chair of ITV. He is n…
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As the Republican National Convention comes to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Laura talks with award-winning reporter and author, Malaika Jabali, author of "It's Not You, It’s Capitalism: Why It’s Time to Break Up and How to Move On”. Wisconsin is one of the most racially unequal states in the country, with rising housing costs outpacing wages and one of th…
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One thing is sure: no matter what happens in "a life," — LIFE continues! "Big Wheel Keep On Turning" and so forth! With the assassination attempt still on everyone's mind and everyone looking for answers — politics and life continue on! Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey discusses the happenings of the last few days: — Indiana Democrats nominated their lie…
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Some little fella had a crack at Trump. He missed, thankfully. America would be ablaze right now if that little twerp could shoot. In the wake of this paradigm changing event we look at the absolute slop that has been served up on social media, especially Elon's Twitter. We don't know the motive. We don't know the truth. But we know a whole bunch o…
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Generative artificial intelligence has dominated headlines across the world for the past two years. Popular models include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and image generators like Midjourney. However, generative AI sits at the intersection of several cross-cutting issues – from data governance and privacy to innovative capacity – that impact bus…
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In this bonus installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew discusses former president Donald Trump’s choice of running mate: Ohio senator J.D. Vance. The “Hillbilly Elegy” author is unique among past running mates for his lack of political experience — and for his beard. What kind of running mate might he be? And will it matter? Learn more abo…
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In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew reacts to the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. They discuss the impact on the country and community and also look at public opinion data on political violence. They also look at historical examples of such violence and track how lawmakers are reacting today. Learn…
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Public Policy Polling's Tom Jensen (Courtesy photo) For the last 17 years, one of the nation’s most knowledgeable and accurate political pollsters has been based right here in North Carolina. Over the course of numerous primary and general elections during that period, Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling has dissected and accurately forecast litera…
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Prof. Chris Cooper of Western Carolina University As the nation heads towards one of its most important elections in modern history, a major ruckus has arisen among some Democrats around President Joe Biden’s age and whether his performance in a recent presidential debate with Donald Trump indicates that it’s time for him to step aside in favor of …
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In this episode, Trevor, Scott, and Joe discuss Donald Trump's close brush with death after an assassination attempt, the conspiracy theories that followed, and the political ramifications. They also dive deep into the economic concepts of surplus value in capitalism, the need for foreign markets, and the role of imperialism, referencing classic th…
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Sean Illing talks with political science professor Matt McManus about the political thought of Friedrich Nietzsche, the 19th-century German philosopher with a complicated legacy, despite his crossover into popular culture. They discuss how Nietzsche's work has been interpreted — and misinterpreted — since his death in 1900, how his radical politica…
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AUKUS is making waves internationally as an ambitious program of industrial integration, economic development, and strategic alignment between the US and two of its strongest allies. As other likeminded states in the Indo-Pacific consider their strategic options in a period of rapid geostrategic change, there is increasing discussion of expanding p…
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Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey's commentary on the assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump during a Campaign Rally on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. The VIDEO Episode of 241: https://youtube.com/live/XUKniuLBmu4 . . . ============================ Enjoy our content? Give us a like or a review! Dig our content? Subscribe t…
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While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. The following is from our episode Breaking Up With Capitalism featuring Malaika Jabali, on Wisconsin's discouraged black voters. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our…
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Dear Human Being reading this, It’s me, God, and boy, do we have a divine dispatch for you today! We just recorded a brand new episode of The God Pod, and you’re not gonna want to miss this one. We dug into some juicy topics that are hotter than hell's furnace, so grab your popcorn and buckle up. First up, we tackled the question that's been on eve…
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NATO leaders met this week in Washington, DC to discuss several topics on the 75th anniversary of the summit. Hot topics included Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the rise of China, and political challenges many alliance members are facing at home. Then, a look at the French and British election results and what they mean for the future of Europe. Plu…
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Academics from Loughborough University’s Centre for Research in Communication and Culture have conducted news audits for every General Election since 1992, and their audit for this election is out now. We talked to one of its authors, Professor Dominic Wring, about whether the public was well served by the media, whether legacy media still has a ro…
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Well, the other shoe dropped in the City of Muncie, Indiana, today (Thursday, July 11th, 2024)... as the City issued a Press Release stating that "the State Board of Accounts has confirmed that all money is accounted for... AND THE CITY... is confident that there was no fraud or misuse of funds... MOREOVER, THE CITY will reinstate the employment of…
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The purgatory continues. The number of lawmakers saying President Joe Biden should not run for reelection continues to tick up, while Biden’s answer — that he is staying in the race — remains the same. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, we look at data on which lawmakers are calling on Biden to step aside and who is continuing to supp…
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How is ‘stabilisation’ of the Australia-China relationship being viewed in Brussels, and other European capitals? How could Australia and Europe better work together to limit China’s global influence? And what lessons can Canberra learn from Brussels' approach to economic security – particularly with regard to electric vehicles? In this episode, Ja…
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The geopolitical tectonic shifts in Africa that could be felt in Europe too. A year after the coup in Niger, which was seen as a key ally of the West, Africa’s ‘coup belt’ faces growing uncertainty about its future security. As US and international forces withdraw, legacy Wagner groups seek to conquer new zones of influence for Russia in the face o…
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The Two Jacks discuss the Payman defection and agree that as it stands it holds no great risk for Labor. Meanwhile in the US, the Dems circle the wagons around Grampa Joe. Japan is finally kicking its floppy disk addiction. The Tories are sent packing and there was no one more deserving than Liz Truss and Jacob Rees-Mogg. The French prove themselve…
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This show is made possible by you! Thank you for your continued support! Not a member? What does it take to be politically outspoken in Hollywood? You may know Amanda Seales from her role on HBO’s “Insecure”, her stand-up comedy, her podcast and radio show or her viral videos on social media. She’s lost agents, her publicist, and has had speaking g…
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