How did our democracy get replaced by a kleptocracy? Discover the truth on Master Plan, a new podcast from The Lever. Hosted by David Sirota, former speechwriter for Bernie Sanders and Oscar-nominated co-writer of Don’t Look Up, Master Plan exposes the deliberate scheme to legalize corruption in the U.S., allowing the wealthy to buy policies that benefit themselves and screw everyone else. The Lever has unearthed never-before-reported documents proving this 50-year plot was a coordinated eff ...
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Original, ancient Greek, pure democracy must be enacted. Representative democracy has been an abject failure. Join us as we discuss the past, present & future of Direct Democracy.
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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. This is a free preview. Listen to the full episode NOW by becoming a premium subscriber at masterplanpodcast.com The Lever’s paid subscribers get Master…
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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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(I) Joshua Ford challenger of (D) Elizabeth Warren for MA Senate seat joins us
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Independent Massachussetts Senatorial candidate Joshua Ford joins Stephanie Piddock & Chris Karis to discuss his thoughts on Direct Democracy and his campaign challenging Democrat Elizabeth Warren.By Stephanie Piddock
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Direct Democracy and the Flux Party USA with Alix Tate
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Alix Tate of The Flux Party USA joins Stephanie Piddock, Nick Greco and Tony Brasher to discuss Direct Democracy.By Stephanie Piddock
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David Frank joins us to discuss Direct Democracy
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David Frank joins us to discuss Direct DemocracyBy Stephanie Piddock
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Adam Eichen joins Direct Democracy Today to discuss his book Daring Democracy
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About Adam Eichen: Adam Eichen Adam Eichen, Small Planet Democracy Fellow, is a writer, researcher, and organizer, working to build a democracy that represents and empowers all voices in society. He recently spent a year as a Maguire Fellow researching comparative campaign finance policy at the French research institute Sciences Po, and, in April 2…
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Direct Democracy Today Discusses the Money System with Patrick Paquette
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Patrick Paquette joins Stephanie Piddock & Nick Greco to discuss his book, The Registry Money SystemBy Stephanie Piddock
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Brian Charlebois joins DDR to discuss Direct Democracy distractions
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Brian Charlebois joins Stephanie Piddock & Nick Greco to discuss the numerous distractions employed by the media to keep us from unifying.By Stephanie Piddock
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Direct Democracy Radio welcomes Finnish candidate Pedro Aibeo
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Roundtable discussion, Today in Direct Democracy. Finnish Direct Democracy candidate Pedro Aibeo Joins Stephanie Piddock, NIck Greco & Chris Karis to talk about next week's election.By Stephanie Piddock
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4-way Direct Democracy Debate, local DD vs world-wide DD
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We welcome back Pat Greene, leader of Direct Democracy Ireland, Tony Brasher of Lawgen.org, Brian Charlebois of Upinion and our own Nick Greco will debate whether local Direct Democracy or world-wide Direct Democracy should be the focus.By Stephanie Piddock
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Pat Greene, Leader of Direct Democracy Ireland will join Stephanie & Nick
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With Brexit inevitable, will Ireland unite? Join is as Stephanie Piddock & Nick Greco talk Irish politics & Direct Democracy with Pat Greene of the Direct Democracy Ireland Party.By Stephanie Piddock
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Imagining the future of Direct Democracy, Lawgen.org & Sandersville
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Stephanie Piddock & Tony Brasher of Lawgen.og discuss the future of Direct Democracy.By Stephanie Piddock
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The British Columbia Refed Party and Direct Democracy
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Stephanie & Nick will be joined byTerry Hand. He will talk about the BC Refed Party Platform & Direct Democracy.By Stephanie Piddock
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Brian from Upinion.com explains his market research app & more Direct Democracy!
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Brian Charlebois, from Upinion.com, joins Stephanie, Chris & Nick for discussion about his new market research app.By Stephanie Piddock
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Tonight's topics: UBI, Direct Democracy, Lawgen.org & The Next System Project
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We welcome back Tony, from LawGen.org, to discuss Univeral Basic Income, Direct Democracy, & The Next System Project.By Stephanie Piddock
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Developing Tech for the Direct Democracy movement
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Stephanie & Chris will be joined by Nick & Anthony from the Facebook group Direct Democracy for Canadians. Anthony will talk about the tool for direct action and direct democracy he is developing, inspired by the Occupy Movement.By Stephanie Piddock
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The People have the POWER! The future is Direct Democracy
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We are making Direct Democracy a focus of this broadcast. It is the way forward not just for the US & Canada but for the world. We will be talking politics, current events & moreBy Stephanie Piddock
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Direct Democracy, TRUE Democracy II
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We continue last night's conversation about Direct Democracy. Dallas & Nick will be joining us again to share their experiences of Direct Democracy in Canada.By Stephanie Piddock
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Stephanie & Nik explore the past, present & future of direct democracy. The politics & inevitable corruption of representative democracy that we are witnessing today and throughout history.By Stephanie Piddock
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We will discuss the future of direct democracy as well as Stephanie's project, Sandersville. Sandersville is a crowd-funded intentional community based on Direct Democracy.By Stephanie Piddock
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Of Trump, a U.S. Senate race, and fond farewells
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Could you summarize the last two months in New Hampshire and U.S. politics? The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen do their best at analyzing all the latest -- including Donald Trump's domination and a peppery U.S. Senate contest.By Concord Monitor
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From the U.S. Senate race to drug policy, a month of New Hampshire politics
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Monitor editors Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone summarize the political highlights from the Granite State since the primary election left us reeling. Don't worry -- there's plenty of time to talk Ayotte, Hassan and Medicaid expansion!By Concord Monitor
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With big wins for Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, what's next?
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Monitor staffers Ray Duckler, Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone pick up the pieces after a wild and crazy New Hampshire primary. Where do we go from here, you ask? How about South Carolina?By Concord Monitor
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One day until New Hampshire votes, with Trump and Sanders out front
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In a special bonus podcast episode, Monitor reporters Megan Doyle, Allie Morris and Ella Nilsen join Clay Wirestone to run down the primary race on the Republican and Democratic sides. Who will win? Who will lose? Take a listen, and don't forget to vote.By Concord Monitor
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Checking out the New Hampshire primary with PolitiFact
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The Monitor's Clay Wirestone and Jon Van Fleet are joined by fact-checkers extraordinaire Louis Jacobson and Jon Greenberg of PolitiFact. They give us their impressions of the latest twists and turns from an extraordinary campaign season.By Concord Monitor
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12 days until the New Hampshire primary, and all bets are off
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The Monitor's Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Megan Doyle comb through the latest news, polls and commentary to offer insight into a New Hampshire primary for the ages. Just remember -- it's not over until it's over!By Concord Monitor
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Tracking Rubio and Cruz with the Monitor photo staff
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The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone and Jon Van Fleet are joined by photo editor Geoff Forester to talk about capturing behind-the-scenes images and what makes the New Hampshire primary so special.By Concord Monitor
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Ted Cruz and Chelsea Clinton play the odds in N.H.
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The Monitor's Jon Van Fleet, Nick Reid and Clay Wirestone devour a week's worth of political news, including trips to the state from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic surrogate Chelsea Clinton.By Concord Monitor
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Trump takes on Hillary and (especially) Bill Clinton
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Bombastic businessman Donald Trump has threatened to make the 2016 election about Bill Clinton's presidential scandals. Will it work? The Monitor's Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ray Duckler make their predictions in this week's podcast.By Concord Monitor
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The Trumpiest year ever in New Hampshire politics
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The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen take stock of 2015 and look ahead to 2016 -- a year that promises a primary and general election to remember.By Concord Monitor
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A Star Wars Christmas special, with bonus debate coverage
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Ella Nilsen, Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone of the Concord Monitor discuss their Star Wars viewing experiences, then turn to recent Democratic and GOP debates. They then pay tribute to the departing Lindsey Graham.By Concord Monitor
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Donald Trump infuriates while Hillary Clinton ingratiates
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Ella Nilsen, Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone of the Concord Monitor chew over the week's biggest political story -- Donald Trump's call to bar Muslims from entering the U.S. Then, Jon and Clay discuss Hillary Clinton's recent visit with the Monitor editorial board.By Concord Monitor
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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the Granite State
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Megan Doyle. Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone of the Concord Monitor look up from their keyboards long enough to discuss the front-runners' recent appearances, along with a big endorsement for Chris Christie. Also, does Hillary Clinton have healing powers? Discuss.By Concord Monitor
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A heaping helping of Trump, truth and medical marijuana
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Ella Nilsen. Jon Van Fleet and Clay Wirestone of the Concord Monitor serve a bountiful feast of analysis and behind-the-scenes chat, taking on Donald Trump's tall tales and medical marijuana's growing pains in New Hampshire.By Concord Monitor
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Assessing the fallout of the Paris terror attacks
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Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen of the Concord Monitor consider the implications of the terror attack in Paris that killed more than 120 people. New Hampshire's governor and presidential primary candidates have already weighed in.By Concord Monitor
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A rollicking Republican rumpus with a dash of Hillary
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Concord Monitor scribes Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Megan Doyle feast on the latest primary news, with special attention paid to Rick Santorum, Carly Fiorina and the recent GOP debate. We don't forget Hillary Clinton, either.By Concord Monitor
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Behind the scenes of the Bernie Sanders campaign
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Concord Monitor editors and reporters Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen go behind the scenes of Bernie Sanders's campaign in New Hampshire and round up other primary news. Plus, Jon has some poetic words toward the end.By Concord Monitor
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Rubio and Cruz shine in GOP debate while Concord candidates make their case
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The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Megan Doyle tackle CNBC's Republican presidential primary debate and the Concord city elections set for Tuesday. We also discuss processed meats, right at the end.By Concord Monitor
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Hillary Clinton testifies, Joe Biden bows out and Ben Carson thrives
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Concord Monitor writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Jon Van Fleet and Ella Nilsen chew over a week's worth of political stories, ranging from Hillary Clinton's testimony Wednesday to Donald Trump's next planned appearance in the Granite State. Also, an abundance of conversation about Ben Carson!By Concord Monitor
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N.H. Gov. Maggie Hassan challenges Sen. Kelly Ayotte for a U.S. Senate contest to remember
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Concord Monitor political enthusiasts Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet chew over the news that New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan will duke it out with U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte next fall. And we bid a fond farewell to Casey in our emotion-packed final section.By Concord Monitor
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Ben Carson and Donald Trump and Jeb Bush, oh my!
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The Concord Monitor's Clay Wirestone and Jonathan Van Fleet are joined by a trio of reporters who covered three presidential candidates' recent visits to the Granite State.By Concord Monitor
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What's Maggie Hassan going to do next? How did Trump, Fiorina fare at debate?
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Concord Monitor political staffers mix it up this week, as Clay Wirestone and Casey McDermott are joined first by Allie Morris and then by Jonathan Van Fleet. The two trios first discuss the long-awaited passage of the state's budget. They then take up the presidential primary, in the wake of this week's GOP debate.…
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Talking Biden, Clinton, Lessig and Chafee, while watching the field
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Concord Monitor political teammates Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet chew over the latest news out of Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton camps. Then they talk up some lesser-known candidates and go through the entire GOP and Democratic fields. Want more? Try politics.concordmonitor.com.…
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Sanders and Clinton tussle, Kasich opens a lemonade stand, and Perry rides into the sunset
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Concord Monitor political junkies Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet have a little something for everyone this week, as Democrats scramble and Republicans start to shed candidates. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.By Concord Monitor
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Joe Biden decides, Martin O'Malley strives and Democrats weigh options
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Concord Monitor political enthusiasts Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet take on the left side of the political spectrum this week, with a podcast focused on the Democrats. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.By Concord Monitor
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Teachers' unions, Ashley Madison hacks and everyone's favorite secret Batman -- Donald Trump
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Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet barrel into a political free-for-all this week, gabbing about the week's biggest stories. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.By Concord Monitor
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Kasich surges, Hillary goes to school and 'Free the Nipple' outrages
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Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet analyze John Kasich's surge to the top three in the GOP primary field. They also dig into Hillary Clinton's college plan and round out the week with a bevy of short takes. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.…
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GOP presidential candidates gird for first debate; Executive Council defunds Planned Parenthood
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Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet preview Thursday's first Republican presidential primary debate. They also review Monday's GOP forum and talk about the state Executive Council defunding Planned Parenthood. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.…
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Photographing the primary, Christie's poll dismissal and Hillary's artful dodges
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Concord Monitor political staffers Clay Wirestone and Casey McDermott talk Christie, Clinton and state politics this week. But they also spend serious time with Monitor staff photographer Elizabeth Frantz, who explains how she captures candidates' images. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.…
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Hassan claims compromise, Kasich barnstorms and Trump outshouts them all
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Concord Monitor political writers and editors Clay Wirestone, Casey McDermott and Jonathan Van Fleet try to avoid the Trump in the room this week, taking on N.H. Gov. Maggie Hassan and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. But they eventually talk Trump, as all must in time. For more political news, visit politics.concordmonitor.com.…
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