Best Tom Ginsburg Podcasts (2024)

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The Future of Justice: What’s Next for Israel/Gaza in International Law? 49:43

1d ago49:43

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Since our last episode on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, we wanted to do an update on where international law currently stands in the conflict. This year, the conflict has triggered several legal cases at international courts, including at the International Court of Justice, which has accused Israel of war crimes, crimes against huma…

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Outsider Music Legend Jan Terri 53:59

3d ago53:59

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Long before folks enjoyed watching oddball viral videos on the Internet, the only way to see these outrageous movies was to share physical video cassette tapes from person to person. One of the stars of this tape sharing phenomenon was musician Jan Terri, whose wonderfully weird music videos got the attention of a lot of people, including celebriti…

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Devon Poole Salutes the Wild Women of the Internet 1:02:32

14d ago1:02:32

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We’re enthralled with comedian Devon Poole’s hilarious videos where he dresses up in drag and pays tribute to the wild women of the internet, from the ladies of Cougar International to the endless assortment of shopping addicts on QVC. How did this lovable bear turn into a comedy queen who lip syncs some of the iconic moments in television that hav…

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Daron Acemoglu - Our Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity 30:54

25d ago30:54

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In this episode, I talk with Daron Acemoglu about the rapid pace of technological change and its impact on democracy, institutions, politics, and society. Drawing on concepts from his book Power and Progress, we discuss ideas like the 'productivity bandwagon' and 'so-so automation,' along with technology’s dual potential to uplift the world from po…

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Is There A Place For Natural Law In Today's World? 43:14

1M ago43:14

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We've all heard about different kinds of laws...but there is a higher order law that often gets overlooked—it's called Natural Law. The idea behind Natural Law is that all humans are born with an innate understanding of what's right and what's wrong, and that laws should be based on morality. In today's world, where there is no shortage of internat…

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Gold Medal Dong 59:44

1M ago59:44

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For all the heroic triumphs that took place at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, one of the most talked about moments has been pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati's spectacular loss. Even though he wasn’t going to make the pole vault, his massive baguette got in the way, knocking the bar off the poles as he tumbled into our hearts. Anthony, you may have lost a…

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Steven Durlauf - Inequality, Growth and Sociological Ideas in Economic Analysis. 1:27:13

2M ago1:27:13

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A discussion with Steven Neil Durlauf, the Frank P. Hixon Distinguished Service Professor and the Director of the Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Prior to this appointment, he was William F. Vilas Research Professor and Kenneth J. Arrow Professor of Economics a…

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Goodbye Ellen, Hello Kamala 1:11:14

2M ago1:11:14

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It’s hard to quantify the importance comedian Ellen DeGeneres has had on LGBTQ+ visibility. Coming out on her own sitcom in 1997 was initially rough for her and her career but opened doors for many queer people and led her to dominate daytime talk shows as the new “queen of nice” a title formerly given to another closeted daytime talk show host, Ro…

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Dan Cass - Violence is Contagious 1:21:10

3M ago1:21:10

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When we first heard the shocking news that a disgruntled Republican tried to shoot former President Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, all kinds of thoughts went racing through our heads: was this staged? Is this a lone gunman? Are we disappointed they missed? Who knew Melania would be such a bad shot? Despite President Biden’s call to unif…

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Adeeb Khalid - Central Asian Borders, Making Uzbekistan and ideology of Jadids 2:18:42

3M ago2:18:42

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I had the incredible honor of hosting Dr. Adeeb Khalid, a distinguished historian and scholar whose extensive work significantly shaped our understanding of modern Central Asia. Dr. Khalid held a BA from the University of Punjab, Lahore, a BA from McGill University, and an MA and PhD from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Since 1993, he had bee…

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Can Law Govern War? Gaza, Israel and Beyond 48:02

3M ago48:02

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When it comes to discussion about the conflict in Gaza, there is an endless parade of commentators on both sides telling us what is right or wrong, legitimate or illegal, a crime or a justified attack, but in all that debate and discussion the actual international laws of war often get pushed to the sidelines. We’re planning to do a series of episo…

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Tom Goss is in the Big Leagues 1:24:02

4M ago1:24:02

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Being a musician is tough- streaming services keep all the money, crappy diss tracks go viral on TikTok, and now AI is muscling in on the action. It's no wonder so much bad music today is being cranked out by corporations instead of singer songwriters. But, despite all these obstacles Tom Goss makes it work. Now after millions of views, his hit son…

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Nadya Ginsburg Wrestles Madonna 1:41:17

4M ago1:41:17

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When God closes a Madonna Celebration Tour, she opens up an all new podcast with Nadya Ginsburg! Nadya Ginsburg is so well known for her satirical portrayal of pop divas like Madonna, Cher and Britney Spears that it sometimes overshadows her prowess as a comedian and performer. In the new web series Raw & Real now streaming on OutTV, Nadya gives vi…

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Plus Sized Mobility - Roy Belzer 1:21:38

4M ago1:21:38

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For those struggling with fitness and building muscle, coaches can sometimes do more harm than good by not meeting clients where they are at. This can lead to people feeling overwhelmed, giving up on their goals and not living their best life. Let’s Grow Big Together! The podcast that tells you: Don’t just stand there, lets get to it, strike a doub…

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Saving Mommie Dearest 1:40:10

5M ago1:40:10

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Box office poison! Critics hated the film Mommie Dearest, the film adaptation of Christina Crawford's tell all book chronicling the physical and mental abuse she suffered as the adopted daughter of Hollywood Golden Age legend Joan Crawford. But thanks to the success of Rocky Horror Picture Show and the films of John Waters, the film studios quickly…

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Matt Brown Channels Bad Little Girl Energy 1:15:38

5M ago1:15:38

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We all have days when we just want to tell authority figures, the teacher, the manager at work that you’re done with them and it’s time to go home and enjoy the rest of my life, and I could quit because of all of you. Remember the “Bad Little Girl” who had enough of Linda? Well she’s all grown up now and doing ok. Today comedian Matt Brown joins us…

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How to Get into the Met Gala For Free 1:00:54

5M ago1:00:54

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Another Met Gala has come and gone. The annual charity fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute always draws the world’s attention as notable artists, entertainers and the wealthy elite parade in lavish and often ridiculous outfits. Despite not being in attendance this year, Lady Gaga managed to be the top shared celebrity …

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Is Gender Apartheid A Thing? 49:05

5M ago49:05

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The word apartheid gets used in many different contexts to indicate the severity of crimes across the globe. But its use is controversial because the word has a very specific definition in international law. Even more controversial is the concept of expanding the term to include gender. If there is one place on earth where it could be argued that a…

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Getting Rid of Gym Anxiety 1:04:58

5M ago1:04:58

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If you’re not used to going to the gym, working out can seem like you’re walking through a field of landmines. Am I doing this right? Will I hurt myself? Do I look good? They’re all going to laugh at me! And what happens If I run into the person I hooked up with last week and it didn't go so well because my Bulgarian Split Squats in bed didn’t impr…

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Yoshiko Herrera - Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine: role of identity, nationalism and ethnic politics. 2:08:44

5M ago2:08:44

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Yoshiko M. Herrera is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research on Russian politics; nationalism, identity, and ethnic politics; political economy and state statistics (national accounts); and international norms, has been published with Cambridge University Press, Cornell University Press, Perspectives o…

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The New Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 1:00:30

5M ago1:00:30

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Get on the bus loser, we’re going to the Australian Outback in drag, again! It’s the 30 year anniversary of The Adventures Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the groundbreaking film that shook the world as three queens on a road trip across the Australian desert. The groundbreaking film won an Oscar for fiercest costumes ever and helped drag go mainstr…

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Tom Ginsburg - Why do countries need constitutions? 1:24:38

5M ago1:24:38

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Tom Ginsburg is a Professor of International Law and Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is primarily known as a scholar of international and comparative law, with a focus on constitutions.

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Alice Evans - Economic Origins of Gender Divergence 1:19:44

5M ago1:19:44

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Dr. Alice Evans is a distinguished scholar and expert in the fields of gender studies, development, and human geography. She is widely recognized for her extensive research and publications that delve into critical issues surrounding gender equality, social change, and regional variation. Her forthcoming book, titled "THE GREAT GENDER DIVERGENCE," …

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Ménage à How Many? - Tristan Taormino 1:05:01

5M ago1:05:01

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It’s Lesbian Visibillity week, where we take a look at some of the most wonderful women who have shaped Feast of Fun over the course of 20 years. Just like no two people are alike, the relationships we develop in our lives will also be incredibly unique. Before open relationships became more acceptable in LGBTQ+ circles, sex-positive writer Tristan…

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The Legendary Gaye Adegbalola 1:02:39

6M ago1:02:39

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It’s Lesbian Visibility week, where we take a look at some of the most wonderful women who have shaped Feast of Fun over the course of 20 years. One of my all time favorite musicians is blues singer Gaye Adegbalola. We first met Gaye back in 2005 at the Out Music Awards where she wowed the crowd with her audacious song “Big Ovaries” looking absolut…

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Pole Dancing for Jesus 1:05:57

6M ago1:05:57

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If you wondered where all the male strippers went from your local gay bars, they are now shaking their hips at church. At the Christian fundamentalist Stronger Men’s Conference in Springfield, MO, controversy broke out when pastor Mark Driscoll called out pastor John Lindell for allowing a male circus acrobat to perform shirtless on a stripper pole…

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The Queeny Bitch Spreads the Love 1:05:29

6M ago1:05:29

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When it comes to makeup tutorials, there’s a lot of great stuff on the Internet, but there’s also a lot of bad ideas that at best will make you look like a 10 year old playing with mommy’s lipstick or at worst cause your skin to peel off like Nazi’s staring at the Ark of the Covenant in Indiana Jones. Today comedian The Queeny Bitch joins us to loo…

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Happy Birthday Fausto! 56:26

6M ago56:26

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Happy birthday Fausto! Today it’s my husband Fausto Fernós’ birthday, he turns 52. Born and raised in San Juan Puerto Rico, Fausto Fernós moved to Texas to go to university and then Chicago to become the performance artist, lesbian flag designer and podcast pioneer you all know and love. Today we’re looking at using your birthday to fearlessly purs…

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Susan Powter's Fight to Stop the Insanity 1:08:19

6M ago1:08:19

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In the 1990s fitness guru Susan Powter rose to fame with her sassy late night TV infomercials, short cut platinum hair and her catchphrase: “stop the insanity!” Do you remember “stop the insanity?” Well the insanity never stopped. For the last 50 years, corporations have been making a lot of money by waging war on our bodies- stressing us out, forc…

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Make Your Solar Eclipse Viewing Gay 52:16

6M ago52:16

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The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse is expected to be totally awesome, due to the event happening during a period of high solar activity. Because it’s promising to be something totally out of this world, millions of people are expected to travel to watch the fun without the sun so you better come correct! Today we’re giving you tips and tricks on how to m…

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