Best Sirota Podcasts (2024)

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The Corporate Corruption Behind Hurricane Helene 30:24

4d ago30:24

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Millions in the Southeastern United States recently endured one cataclysm after another. First, Hurricane Helene left chaos and destruction across a trail of states. Then, in Georgia, a catastrophic chemical plant fire released plumes of toxic chlorine gas, forcing thousands to evacuate or shelter in place. Both disasters share a troubling backstor…

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TFFB #88: ANNA SIROTA 1:53:15

8d ago1:53:15

1:53:15

Our interview with fine art photographer Anna Sirota! Check out her work over at her website & instagram: https://www.annasirota.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annasirotaphoto/ Check out our conversation here or on listen to the podcast on SPOTIFY, YOUTUBE or APPLE MUSIC! We now have a patreon page if you'd like to support the platform! Tiers start…

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174 - Women's Mental Health with Misty Pratt 40:14

13d ago40:14

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Misty Pratt is a science communicator and author of the book All In Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women's Mental Health. With over a decade of experience working in the field of biomedical research, Misty unpacks how personal and systemic biases have shaped our scientific understanding of disease and wellness. Misty has written for publications i…

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Lagassé and Sirota: Parliament after the Power Case 58:23

17d ago58:23

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Will the Power v Canada decision significantly shift the way that parliamentary privilege operates in Canada? Professor Philippe Lagassé of Carleton University and Professor Leonid Sirota of the University of Reading discuss the controversial Power decision and its impacts on the relationship between Canada's legislative and judicial branches.…

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The Plutocratic Threat to Democracy w/ David Sirota 39:52

25d ago39:52

39:52

Kamala Harris and many other Democrats often warn that Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. This is true enough, but it raises the question of how a ridiculous reality-TV star got in a position to be so dangerous. The excellent new podcast Master Plan shows that democracy has been under siege in the United States for decades due to a concerted ef…

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Episode 191: David Sirota 1:38:48

25d ago1:38:48

1:38:48

David Sirota rejoins the show to discuss his new podcast, Master Plan, uncovering decades of government corruption.By Krystal

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TFFB #89: KATE HOORAY OSMOND 1:24:07

17h ago1:24:07

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Our interview with artist Kate Hooray Osmond! Check out her work over at her website & instagram: https://www.katehoorayosmond.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katehoorayosmond/?hl=en-gb Check out our conversation here or on listen to the podcast on SPOTIFY, YOUTUBE or APPLE MUSIC! We now have a patreon page if you'd like to support the platform! Tie…

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Shock And Awe At The Supreme Court 51:11

1d ago51:11

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As President George W. Bush declares “Mission Accomplished” in the Iraq War, his administration wages a different war with swing-state senators defying his judicial nominees. Operatives like Leonard Leo and Brett Kavanaugh seize the moment to try to dramatically shift the balance of the Supreme Court. But when Bush goes off script and nominates a t…

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Mancini: Charter Values in Administrative Law 45:47

2d ago45:47

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What is the force and scope of the Charter in administrative contexts? Professor Mark Mancini of Thompson Rivers University tackles this issue by taking a look at key cases that have marked significant shifts in the role that the Charter has played in administrative law.By Runnymede Radio

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Expanding Wars With a Lame Duck President w/ Matt Duss 39:43

3d ago39:43

39:43

The Israeli incursion into Lebanon has rapidly shifted from a bombing campaign into a ground invasion, one that the Pentagon now says might last for some time. This current escalation of the Middle Eastern conflict, which has also seen Iran and Israel trade blows, reflects the wider failure of Joe Biden’s bear-hug foreign policy. To discuss the con…

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Episode 194: The Vanguard 1:51:11

3d ago1:51:11

1:51:11

We talk to The Vanguard about the state of the presidential race, with the election just a month away.By Krystal

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Undefeated: Army's 1944 Basketball Team 28:33

6d ago28:33

28:33

During World War II, as many young men joined the military, many college basketball programs in the United States were suspended. The US Military Academy at West Point was one of the schools that continued its basketball program. Army’s 1943 season was not a great season – but the 1944 season was spectacular. Against a backdrop of war, Army deliver…

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Rise of the Machine 56:37

8d ago56:37

56:37

After a series of setbacks in the push to legalize corruption, the master planners know they must take over the U.S. Supreme Court and halt the trend of Republican-appointed justices siding with campaign finance reformers. So in the early 2000s, they deploy their new judicial machine in an epic battle to try to permanently change the courts from th…

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Episode 193: Sohrab Ahmari 1:31:04

10d ago1:31:04

1:31:04

We talk to journalist Sohrab Ahmari about what's missing from the Trump 2024 campaign.By Krystal

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Is Harris’ Big Tent About To Burst? 41:48

12d ago41:48

41:48

Vice President Kamala Harris has built a broad coalition that stretches from climate activists to a former oil company CEO, all of them aligned against former President Donald Trump. But if Harris wins in November and Trump’s out of the picture, what happens to this band of strange bedfellows, who frequently find themselves split on core issues lik…

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The Maverick 1:00:51

16d ago1:00:51

1:00:51

When five U.S. senators get caught pressuring a regulator on behalf of a financial magnate, they become known as the “Keating Five.” The public is predictably outraged. But what no one expects is that one of those senators will learn from his mistakes and become the staunchest campaign finance reformer in decades. Get Master Plan episodes early and…

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Israel’s Expanding War Against Lebanon w/ Trita Parsi 25:36

18d ago25:36

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Joe Biden’s foreign policy team was hoping for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas before his term was over, perhaps as early as the end of September. This always seemed wishful thinking but now is almost impossible as Israel not only continues to fight in Gaza but has expanded its conflict with Palestinian forces in neighboring Lebanon. The expa…

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Episode 192: Adam Johnson 1:30:28

17d ago1:30:28

1:30:28

Citations Needed's Adam Johnson is our guest this week, discussing JD Vance’s “blood libel media campaign” against Haitian immigrants and his strategy of doubling down.By Krystal

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The Secret Plot To Buy American Democracy 50:21

20d ago50:21

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In 1971, Lewis Powell, a tobacco industry lawyer and future Supreme Court justice, penned a memo calling on conservatives and business interests to make the nation’s legal system far more friendly to corporate power. A few years later, a lawyer named Michael Horowitz penned a follow-up memo calling for conservatives to indoctrinate generations of l…

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Corporations Are People, My Friend 50:42

23d ago50:42

50:42

You might remember Mitt Romney’s infamous line: “Corporations are people, my friend.” But where did this idea come from? In this episode: how the Ford Administration and the Powell Memo movement turned to the Supreme Court to establish the precedent that legalized corruption: money is speech, and corporations are entitled to First Amendment rights.…

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Battle of Morotai 20:45

26d ago20:45

20:45

When most people think about the battles in the Pacific during World War II, they probably think of Guadalcanal, Okinawa, the Philippines, Iwo Jima, Leyte Gulf, Midway, etc. It was a very long and difficult war though, and there were dozens of other battles. One of the lesser-known battles is the Battle of Morotai, which began on September 15, 1944…

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Will The Real Kamala Harris Please Stand Up? (Part 2) 40:37

27d ago40:37

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When Kamala Harris first ran for president in 2019, she promised to deliver Medicare for All to the people — but that changed. Early in her campaign, she frequently referred to a 2017 bill she co-sponsored with Sen. Bernie Sanders that would have effectively abolished private health insurance. But when political winds didn’t look good, Harris chang…

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173 - The Devastating Impact of Addiction on Families with Patricia Roos 45:33

28d ago45:33

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Patricia Roos was a professor of sociology at Rutgers University when in 2015 her 25-year-old son Alex died from a heroin overdose. Her training as a sociologist led her on a quest to better understand what happened to her family. Building on her professional and academic perspectives, she wrote a sociological memoir, Surviving Alex: A Mother's Sto…

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The Secret Task Force 48:42

29d ago48:42

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How did corporate executives and politicians turn Lewis Powell’s memo from a blueprint into a master plan — and begin executing it? In this episode, we uncover proof of a secret “Powell Memo Task Force,” as well as clandestine meetings involving America’s most powerful businessmen, a future president, and an ambitious young media consultant. The re…

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The Runnymede Society: Our past, present, and future 41:51

1M ago41:51

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Let's take a look at key moments in Runnymede history: its inception, core values, and plans for the future. Naomi Papavero, Operations and Communications Director of the Runnymede Society, sits down with Tim Haggstrom, Runnymede's current National Director, and Joanna Baron, the founding National Director, to discuss how the Society has evolved ov…

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Episode 190: Jordan Chariton 1:49:12

1M ago1:49:12

1:49:12

Reporter Jordan Chariton joins the pod to discuss his new book on the Flint water crisis, We The Poisoned: Exposing the Flint Water Crisis Cover Up.By Krystal

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How Kamala Harris Can Use the Debate to Win Big 36:20

1M ago36:20

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After the convention and on the cusp of a debate, the presidential election is a near dead heat. The polls show Kamala Harris has a slight edge, but it is well within the margin of error. This is a massive improvement over the performance of Joe Biden, who was on a path to a major defeat but it is by no means a guarantee of victory. To take up the …

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Will The Real Kamala Harris Please Stand Up? (Part 1) 35:01

1M ago35:01

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In television commercials, at speeches, and on the campaign trail, Vice President Kamala Harris frequently boasts that she stood up to big banks as California's attorney general. But her sloganeering obscures a sometimes-ugly record. Today on Lever Time, Arjun Singh looks back at Harris' early years as a district attorney and then state attorney ge…

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The Powell Memo 53:45

1M ago53:45

53:45

A seemingly moderate corporate lawyer grows alarmed by anti-corruption reformers’ policy wins and writes a manifesto detailing how corporations and oligarchs can dominate American politics. Months later, he’s confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court by senators unaware that his manifesto is going viral among the business elite. View related materials he…

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Episode 189: Joshua Reed Eakle 1:34:09

1M ago1:34:09

1:34:09

Joshua Reed Eakle of Project Liberal joins us to debate classical liberalism versus social democracy.By Krystal

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Master Plan - The Other Watergate (Preview) 6:15

1M ago6:15

6:15

This week, we’re sharing a preview of episode two of Master Plan, our new investigative podcast series, which recently hit the top ten on Apple Podcasts. In this episode, "The Other Watergate," a Nixon plot to circumvent new campaign finance rules backfires, leading investigators to discover how America’s biggest companies were involved in the ille…

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172 - Navigating Intergenerational Trauma with Tracey Yokas 40:23

1M ago40:23

40:23

Tracey Yokas creates stuff. When she isn't writing about mental health and wellness, she can be found playing with paint, glitter, and glue. She shares about her family's journey with mental illness so others will know they are not alone. She is dedicated to supporting women in the journey towards authenticity, and fulfills her mission by creating …

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MacArthur and the CCC 21:25

1M ago21:25

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The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was one of the most popular and successful relief programs during the Great Depression. Between 1933-1942, it put 3 million men to work throughout the United States. These young men worked on conservation and transportation projects on Federal, State, and local government lands. The CCC was the brainchild of Pr…

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Law & Freedom 2024: Constitutionalism in a Free and Democratic Society 40:23

1M ago40:23

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In this final encore episode from Runnymede's Law & Freedom 2024 national conference, Justice Malcolm Rowe of the Supreme Court of Canada delivers a keynote lecture on constitutionalism in a free and democratic society.By Runnymede Radio

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The Other Watergate 44:43

1M ago44:43

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There’s a lost tale behind Watergate: corporate bagmen, suitcases of illegal cash, and Nixon circumventing the very campaign finance rules he’d just signed into law. Amid the blowback, Nixon leaves a ticking time bomb in the heart of Washington. Get Master Plan episodes early and ad-free by becoming a paid subscriber. Enjoy bonus episodes, exclusiv…

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Milk Money 33:42

1M ago33:42

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Ever wonder how America became so corrupt? It didn’t have to be this way. Our series begins in 1971, a time when hot pants were hot, bell bottoms were swinging, and campaign cash flowed like… milk. Get Master Plan episodes early and ad-free by becoming a paid subscriber. Enjoy bonus episodes, exclusive content and support this show. Visit masterpla…

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Episode 188: Jesse Ventura 1:03:20

2M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Former Governor of Minnesota and pro wrestler Jesse Ventura unleashes on Trump and defends Tim Walz from the current GOP smear campaigns.By Krystal

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Fear And Corporate Loathing At The DNC 44:36

2M ago44:36

44:36

The Lever’s David Sirota reports on his adventures at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, sharing his on-the-ground reporting on Democrats’ fear of another Trump presidency and their rhetoric loathing the corporate takeover of politics. Sirota spotlights the tension between the convention’s populist framing and its corporate sponsors foo…

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Episode 187: Ettingermentum 1:05:12

2M ago1:05:12

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We talked to your favorite Twitter account @ettingermentum to make some very strong predictions about who’s going to win it all in November.By Krystal

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Are We Allowed To Ask What President Harris Would Do? 47:49

2M ago47:49

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Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascent to presumptive Democratic nominee has upended the presidential contest and energized Democratic voters — but what’s the policy behind the vibes? On Friday, Harris unveiled a series of economic policies, including a proposed federal ban on grocery price gouging and plans to lower prescription drug and housing cos…

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171 - The Power of Empathy with Michael Tennant 42:57

2M ago42:57

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Michael Tennant is the Founder, and CEO of Curiosity Lab, a purpose-driven venture studio and consultancy that builds products and experiences that teach empathy, creator of the empathy card game, Actually Curious, and author of The Power of Empathy, described by Inc. as "effectively balancing a self-help approach with a practical explanation of ho…

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Law & Freedom 2024: What Comes Next After the Emergencies Act Ruling? 48:28

2M ago48:28

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In this encore episode from Runnymede's Law & Freedom 2024 national conference, Mark Mancini of the University of British Columbia moderates a panel discussion on the Federal Court's ruling on the 2022 invocation of the federal Emergencies Act, featuring Professor Ryan Alford, Sujit Choudhry, and Professor Michelle Gallant.…

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Episode 186: Omar Baddar 1:33:32

2M ago1:33:32

1:33:32

Journalist Omar Baddar joins Kyle for a conversation on potential war between Israel and Iran/ Hezbollah. Is it inevitable? Will the US join on the side of Israel?By Krystal

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The American Roots Of The World’s Right-Wing Nationalism 40:46

2M ago40:46

40:46

For more than a decade, global politics have been rocked by the rise of right-wing nationalist governments. Similar to Donald Trump’s rise in the United States, countries like India, Hungary, Brazil, and Italy have seen the emergence of far-right governments who’ve channeled popular anger into support for nativist and anti-immigrant platforms. It t…

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Is Tim Walz the Real Deal? 42:48

2M ago42:48

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On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, a move that drew praise from a wide swath of the party, from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Sen. Joe Manchin. Though Walz was relatively unknown until recently, his stock within Democratic politics skyrocketed in the last few weeks. As governor, Walz pa…

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Trailer — Legalizing Corruption 2:13

2M ago2:13

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A secret plot. A public theft. A democracy corrupted. Discover the truth. The first two episodes of Master Plan, a new podcast from The Lever, will be available on August 27 wherever you get your podcasts. Listen early and ad-free at masterplanpodcast.comBy The Lever

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Episode 185: Jill Stein 1:41:24

2M ago1:41:24

1:41:24

Presidential candidate Jill Stein rejoins the pod to talk about what justice for Palestine would look like after a ceasefire, the state of the 2024 presidential race, and more.By Krystal

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Jack Downey's Cold War 31:19

2M ago31:19

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On November 29, 1952, a 22-year-old CIA operative named Jack Downey was shot down over China while taking part in an air drop. Four successive Administrations refused to acknowledge his connection to the CIA. Without this acknowledgement, Downey spent 21 years as a POW - the longest-held POW in American history. His treatment in prison was largely …

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When Will The Climate Killers See Their Day In Court? 35:15

2M ago35:15

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Floods, heat waves, wildfires and other climate extremes are becoming a way of life for millions around the world — and tragically a way of death. After a historic, record-breaking flood in France killed her mother, a daughter wants to hold oil companies criminally responsible for her death, joining seven other plaintiffs in a lawsuit. Today on Lev…

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170 - Purposeful Empathy with Dr. Anita Nowak 39:13

2M ago39:13

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Anita Nowak, PhD, is an empathy evangelist, author, TEDx speaker, podcaster, award-winning educator, certified coach, and founder of Purposeful Empathy by Design, an advisory firm that helps purpose-driven organizations create cultures of empathy and social impact. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of changemakers, she teaches Leadersh…

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