Best Zipcodes Podcasts (2024)

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Presidential Debate Special with Sean Dempsey 1:57:36

16d ago1:57:36

1:57:36

Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden. Who will win? Sean Dempsey is dedicated libertarian stalwart and party member from the great state of New Hampshire. As a stalwart leftist (me) and dedicated libertarian (Sean) we breakdown the first 2024 presidential debate. God help us all. Show Info ----- Twitter @KevinAMaley ----- Email ZipcodeZeroPodcast@gmail.com -…

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The New York Times' W.J. Hennigan on the Risk of Nuclear War 57:33

4M ago57:33

57:33

“Today, every inhabitant of this planet must contemplate the day when this planet may no longa be habitable. Every man, woman and child lives under a nuclear sword of Damocles, hanging by the slenderest of threads, capable of being cut at any moment by accident or miscalculation or by madness. " - John F. Kennedy, 1961 For over half a century, from…

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Voices from Yakama Nation 7:47

5M ago7:47

7:47

Our latest conversations with members of Yakama Nation, a community on the eastside of the Cascade Mountains in Washington state, provided us with unique stories and perspectives on the interconnectedness of policy, place, and people. Hear from some of the Yakama Nation members we spoke with as they describe their community in one word.…

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Ryan Grim on "The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution" 44:02

7M ago44:02

44:02

Today’s guest is Ryan Grim, author of the new book “The Squad – AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution”. Ryan Grim is the Intercept’s Washington bureau chief and cohost of the show Counter Points. He was previously the DC bureau chief for HuffPost, where we led a team that won a Pulitzer Prize. Grim has been a staff reporter for Politico and th…

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On Israel and Palestine with Historian Zach Foster 1:19:55

8M ago1:19:55

1:19:55

We’re now in two months of the Israel-Gaza War and after a brief ceasefire, the fighting has erupted again. I think its hard to understand this current conflict without understanding the history of Israel and Palestine, and how it led to where we are today To help with that understanding, today’s guest is Dr Zachary Foster Zach is a historian of Pa…

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U.S. Foreign Policy with Matt Duss 45:33

8M ago45:33

45:33

Foreign policy is all over the news these days as wars rage from The Middle East to Eastern Europe. To help get a better sense of those issues, as well as what a better, more values based U.S. Foreign Policy could look like, I am joined today by Matt Duess. Matt is the Executive Vice President at the Center for International Foreign Policy. In the …

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On Politics and America with Congressman Mike Capuano 54:19

8M ago54:19

54:19

Today’s guest is former Congressman Mike Capuano, who represented Massachuetts’s 7th Congressional District from 1999 to 2019. I pick Mike’s brain on a wide range of issues, including, of course, Israel and Gaza, Ukraine, what he thinks of Matt Gaetz’s demands, whether or not we should abolish the Senate and what he thinks of an old proposal to com…

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On Liberals and Liberalism Robert Kuttner 55:28

9M ago55:28

55:28

In an economy with steady growth, low unemployment and core inflation down to 3.2%, why do so many Americans say that the Biden Administration has left them worse off economically? How is Trump winning or tied with voters under 30? And why are the Democrats, once the party of the common man, continuing to lose the support the working class, not jus…

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How Elites Ate the Social Justice Movement with Freddie deBoer 52:26

9M ago52:26

52:26

Over the last decade we’ve seen the rise of a wide range of social justice movements, from Occupy Wall Street to Me Too to Black Lives Matter. Where are those movements now and what impact have they had? In his new book “How the Elites Ate the Social Justice Movement” Freddie DeBoer explores these questions. Freddie argues that in the digital age, …

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A View from the West Bank with Dalia Hatuqa 47:39

10M ago47:39

47:39

On October 7, Israel suffered a brutal attack as Hamas militants from Gaza rampaged across the south, massacring up to 1,500 Jews and taking 200 more captive. Israel’s response has been to unleash a massive bombing campaign on the Gaza strip, home to 2.2 million people who have nowhere to go to escape the carnage. As of this recording, the bombardm…

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The State of Republican Politics with Taylor Svehlak 52:01

10M ago52:01

52:01

While all eyes were on Congress this week, the Republican presidential primary continued to unfold across the country. I’ve found that primary a little bizarre and a little boring – especially the last debate. With Trump ahead by 40 or 50 points it seems like the race is already over. But I’ve been wrong before. To bring in some outside perspective…

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Covering U.S. Foreign Policy with Liam Cosgrove 53:50

10M ago53:50

53:50

Liam Cosgrove is a DC-based correspondent for The Grayzone, an independent news website dedicated to original investigative journalism and analysis on politics and empire. With much of the mainstream media being pretty aggressively pro-war in its coverage of Ukraine, Liam has stood out for pressing both the Administration as well as Members of Cong…

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Labor, Class and Politics with Michael Valdes 1:20:35

11M ago1:20:35

1:20:35

Michael Valdes is an IBEW Journey Level Inside Wireman. He joins the show to talk about the UAW strike, class issues in America, how politicians of both sides view the working class generally and labor unions in particular, and what gives him hope for moving forward. ----- Twitter @michael_valdes @kevinamaley ----- Email ZipcodeZeroPodcast@gmail.co…

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Purpose and Pain with Jasmine Pettross 51:52

11M ago51:52

51:52

In her book "Faith Defeated My Pain" , Jasmine Pettross describes her journey from being diagnosed with cancer at a young age, to struggling to find meaning in her suffering, to finding purpose in her pain and a path forward in life. As she says in her book "No matter the hardships that are faced in life, the time it takes to heal and face situatio…

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Understanding UAPs with Robert Powell 45:09

12M ago45:09

45:09

Robert Powell is a co-founder of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies, a non-profit, in September 2017. The purpose of the organization is the scientific study of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. Affiliation with the organization is open to all individuals with a background in science, the military, or law enforcement. Powell has a BS degree in C…

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The Unraveling Covid Consensus with Dr. Justin Kinney and Dr. Yanna Lambrinidou 1:09:51

12M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Justin B. Kinney is an Associate Professor in the Simons Center for Quantitative Biology at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. He received a Ph.D. in Physics from Princeton University in 2008, is a co-author on >40 journal articles, and serves as project leader on two National Institutes of Health research grants. His lab has developed widely-used rese…

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Where Things Stand in Ukraine with George Beebe 1:01:38

1y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

George Beebe spent more than two decades in government as an intelligence analyst, diplomat, and policy advisor, including as director of the CIA’s Russia analysis, director of the CIA’s Open Source Center, and as a staff advisor on Russia matters to Vice President Cheney. His book, The Russia Trap: How Our Shadow War with Russia Could Spiral into …

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Welcome to the Gun Show with Taylor Svehlak 1:19:59

1+ y ago1:19:59

1:19:59

A fierce proponent of the right to keep and bear arms, Taylor Svehlak is a longtime gun-rights advocate, and briefly served as Director of Communications for a three-letter pro-gun advocacy group (not that one). In his spare time he is also an amateur firearms collector and gunsmith. In the past, he has worked on campaigns for a variety of conserva…

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Adventures in Travel with Wandering Earl 1:00:26

1+ y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Derek Earl Baron aka "Wandering Earl" left home in 1999 for what was supposed to be a three month post-graduation trip to Southeast Asia and has essentially been traveling the world non-stop ever since. He has been to over 130 countries on six continents living a life of adventure that many people dream of. He’s learned Spanish in Mexico, been kick…

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Revealing the Ripper with John Schad 1:23:46

1+ y ago1:23:46

1:23:46

Critically acclaimed author John Schad joins the podcast to speak on his forthcoming book "Jack the Ripper: Revealed". Schad grew up fascinated by stories of Jack the Ripper and his murder streak across Victorian London. After spending nearly a decade immersed in research, he has published his findings on the true identity of the world's most notor…

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Understanding Ukraine with Alex Mitchell 57:47

1+ y ago57:47

57:47

What's going on with Ukraine? The Institute for the Study of War's Alex Mitchell joins Zipcode Zero to give an update on the war, Putin's strategy, what the U.S.'s role is and what we can expect to happen this winter. Alexander Mitchell is the director of external relations at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), where he is responsible for th…

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Parsing Politics with David Plotz 47:45

1+ y ago47:45

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David Plotz is the CEO of City Cast, a network of daily local news podcasts in cities around the country - also accompanied by a daily email newsletter that keeps you in the know about what’s happening in your community. Currently available in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Salt Lake, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, DC, Philly, Boise, Portland, Madison – and in …

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Cancel Culture with Norm Finkelstein 1:19:24

1+ y ago1:19:24

1:19:24

Norman Finkelstein is an American political scientist, activist, former professor, and author. His primary fields of research are the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and the politics of the Holocaust. He is a graduate of Binghamton University and received his Ph.D. in political science at Princeton University. In the year 2020, Norman Finkelstein was …

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SCOTUS Talk with Dahlia Lithwick 57:31

1+ y ago57:31

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Dahlia Lithwick is a senior editor at Slate and, in that capacity, has been writing their Supreme Court Dispatches and Jurisprudence columns since 1999. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Harper’s, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The New Republic, and Commentary. Lithwick hosts Amicus, Slate’s award-winning biweekly podcast about the…

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Entrepreneurship with Abdul Mukati 1:12:20

1+ y ago1:12:20

1:12:20

Abdul Mukati is an entrepreneur and digital nomad. He has built businesses from a young age, suffered set backs and come back from it all stronger than ever. Today he joins us from Thailand to share how he built his life and offers insights to those who want to get ahead. You can follow Abdul on Instagram: @TravelBoundCouple Music by Urban Deer Hun…

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Election Night Special with Jake Morgenstern 1:12:15

1+ y ago1:12:15

1:12:15

To celebrate the midterm elections, Zipcode Zero invited Jake Morgenstern on to share reactions and analysis as results came in Tuesday night. In this episode we discuss: * Initial thoughts on what unfolded Tuesday * Predictions for what the results will mean for the next two years in Washington * Who Democrats should run in 2024 * And what current…

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Understanding the Economy with Dean Baker 58:51

1+ y ago58:51

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Dean Baker co-founded CEPR in 1999. His areas of research include housing and macroeconomics, intellectual property, Social Security, Medicare and European labor markets. He is the author of several books, including Rigged: How Globalization and the Rules of the Modern Economy Were Structured to Make the Rich Richer. His blog, “Beat the Press,” pro…

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The Virtuous Cycle of Hope: Season 1.5, Chapter Five 22:53

3+ y ago22:53

22:53

As we wrap up Zip Code Economies 1.5, we want to know how young people are faring. So we reconnect with Nefiso and Najmo Abdi, twin sisters we met as high schoolers from San Diego’s tight-knit Somali community. Now in college and navigating the intersection of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter protests, they recognize you can’t put a timeline on …

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Warrior of Light: Season 1.5, Chapter Four 26:43

3+ y ago26:43

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We reconnect with Mr. Sanchez, the 10th grade English teacher at Firebaugh High School, who is the definition of an essential worker in the pandemic. Racial and economic inequities have always existed in Firebaugh, and recent events have only magnified this reality. As lack of internet access threatens to cut students off from his class, Mr. Sanche…

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The Essence of Kuleana: Season 1.5, Chapter Three 29:44

3+ y ago29:44

29:44

If the intergenerational transmission of hope is a journey, Lahela Williams is an ideal guide. A Native Hawaiian, she discusses the effects of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement in Honolulu, while drawing parallels with the fight to protect the sacred mountain, Mauna Kea. Through it all, we learn that from great chaos comes great change, …

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The Family You Choose: Season 1.5, Chapter Two 23:20

3+ y ago23:20

23:20

In our continued search for answers, we check in with Will Unga, a Pacific Islander raising his young kids in the predominately white, religious community of Salt Lake City. He walks us through his experiences, reminding us of our obligation to continually cultivate hope for the sake of both past and future generations.…

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Planting Tulips: Season 1.5, Chapter One 24:10

3+ y ago24:10

24:10

In the first episode of Zip Code Economies 1.5, we reconnect with someone who understands how to nurture hope in others, even during the most difficult times. Pastor Paul Bains is a tireless advocate in East Palo Alto, especially on issues of justice and equality. Like tulips, we learn that hope can be buried for a time, but returns with patience, …

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Under Pain Lives Hope: Zip Code Economies 1.5 Trailer 1:02

3+ y ago1:02

1:02

Why do you still hope? That's the question we found ourselves asking in the middle of 2020 as the pandemic spread and our country reckoned with social injustice. To answer it, SF Fed CEO Mary Daly returns to some of the most memorable voices from Season 1—the ambassadors of hope who inspire us with their resilience in the face of adversity. The res…

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10: Your Zip Code Doesn’t Define Your Destiny 30:58

5y ago30:58

30:58

How can you change the narrative when the odds are stacked against you? We wrap up this season of Zip Code Economies back in San Diego, with a look at how education is creating new opportunities for not just students, but entire families. As a new generation moves forward as contributors in society, they’re determined to not forget where they came …

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9: An Economy Like Water 21:06

5y ago21:06

21:06

On our last stop this season, we land in San Diego facing a chicken or egg dilemma: Do communities create economies? Or is it the other way around? To help us solve that puzzle, we talk to the manager of a nonprofit, a hotel CEO, a Colonel in the Marines, and a Spanish teacher—people who might not seem to have much in common, but who have found a s…

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8: Searching for Ohana 24:58

5y ago24:58

24:58

When you ask residents what makes Hawaii such a special place to live, one word comes up over and over again: “ohana.” But what is “ohana”? In this episode of Zip Code Economies, we return to Honolulu to find out. Join us as we walk away with not just one definition of ohana, but many—all of which we hope to carry back to the mainland. Interviewees…

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7: Hidden Hawaii 25:35

5y ago25:35

25:35

Many people think of Hawaii as a vacation destination. But what about the people who call it home? In this episode of Zip Code Economies, we travel to Honolulu to uncover “hidden” Hawaii. Through the stories of a blind shopkeeper, Filipino immigrants transitioning jobs, and a native Hawaiian working to build financial resilience, we encounter a com…

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6: Can You Love Yourself When the World’s Against You? 25:13

5y ago25:13

25:13

How do you love yourself and your community when it feels like the whole world is against you? In this episode of Zip Code Economies, we head back to East Palo Alto and talk with a charter school principal, an “old-school” police chief, and a pastor who runs a homeless shelter where billionaires take out the trash. Through these conversations, we w…

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