To defend democracy, one has to believe in it. To believe in democracy, one has to understand it. Where it came from. How it works. What’s true. What’s not. What others did before you. How it could be better. How to make a difference. Each week, The David Frum Show digs deep into the big questions people have about our society, explains the progress Americans have made together, and reminds us that the American idea is worth defending.
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Every week, election lawyer Marc Elias interviews lawmakers, policy leaders and changemakers about the problems facing our democracy and how we fix them.
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democracy-ish is a bold and unfiltered political podcast dedicated to defending democracy and maintaining your sanity in an era where both are under attack. Hosted by outspoken political commentators Danielle Moodie and Wajahat Ali, this podcast exposes the dangerous forces of white supremacy and ignorance that threaten our nation's future. For too long, America's political landscape has been dominated by a white-centric narrative, ignoring the true diversity of our multiracial society. Dani ...
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Politics these days can seem like one big shouting match. Catherine Cullen cuts through the noise. Every Saturday she makes politics make sense, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada for in-depth interviews, documentaries and analysis of the week’s news — from across the political spectrum. Because democracy is a conversation, and we’re here for it.
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Houston area Urban League Center for Social Justice presents The Arc of Democracy - Reading Between the Lines.
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The 2024 election is just around the corner, and the stakes are high for reproductive justice. From abortion ballot measures in Arizona and Florida, to flipping state legislatures, we’ll explore the future of reproductive freedom and what it means for our democracy. In Season Two of The Defenders, host Gloria Riviera talks to activists, organizers, and experts to equip you with everything you need to defend abortion rights at the polls. This series is supported by Charles and Lynn Schusterma ...
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Positive, progressive news for democracy daily! Democrats, Leftists, liberals, and democratic socialists welcome. A respite from troubling headlines in difficult times. Sure, read the bad news, but then listen to us! Send good news tips to [email protected] or 202-656-6271 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
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From the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP), Occupied Thoughts amplifies the voices of FMEP grantees and partners, offers critical framing, and promote new ideas and new angles on the many issues connected to achieving justice, security, and peace for Palestinians and Israelis. FMEP works to defend and support Palestinian rights, end Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem, and ensure a just and secure future for Palestinians and Israelis. FMEP advances this ...
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The “Um, Sir” Podcast, where Emily in Everett and her neighbor Samie attempt to defend democracy here in Washington while popping egos and deflating arrogance in a dude’s domain. They talk about pop culture, politics, and how the two collide and affect you. Join them for candid conversation, nervous laughter, and bad words as they offer solutions for crushing your imposter syndrome and putting your money where your mouth is. They don’t know all the answers, but they'll give you the feedback ...
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Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. This podcast is made possible throug ...
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Use it or lose it -- your power, that is! Reflections and advice from a former election official, data strategist, successful candidate and graduate of the political school of hard knocks. (Photo credit: Demet Senturk) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephanie-frank-singer/support
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Investigating matters of human rights at home and abroad. Listen to the podcast by the Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights at the Harvard Kennedy School, hosted by Executive Director Maggie Gates, Mathias Risse, Aminta Ossom, and Diego Garcia Blum. The views expressed are those of each speaker individually and not necessarily those of others in this recording, the Carr-Ryan Center, or Harvard Kennedy School. We support free speech as the cornerstone of learning and democracy and share these pe ...
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A 'Dictators v Democrats' program https://tamullis.substack.com/ Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tamullis Patreon: patreon.com/DictatorsvDemocrats Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/vsTNKRvy Democracy is at war. We can see the forces rallied against it: autocratic states like Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, techno-aristocrats, religious fundamentalists and populist demagogues. From the trenches of Ukraine to the halls of power in the US, democratic, free values are under det ...
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From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist Sherrell Dorsey, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Follow Sherrell on Instagram @ ...
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Join a trusted and insightful guide, former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to walk though one of the most vexed and consequential questions of our time. Are we witnessing the decline of western/liberal democracy? External threats to our democracies have not gone away - as Vladimir Putin has demonstrated in Ukraine, but we are now realising that the greatest threats to our democracies are not from without but from within.
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Looking to get a non-biased opinion about political issues in New Zealand? Steve talks to kiwis about political issues on both sides of the political aisle. We avoid the BS and focus on one issue an episode. Episodes are released monthly - we hope you enjoy it!
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Schooling Bigotry is a limited series about the roles we can all play in defending democracy and confronting hate within our education system. The recommendations in these episodes are based on "Confronting White Nationalism in Schools: A Toolkit," published by Western States Center.
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Nonpartisan information for voting and civic engagement from the League of Women Voters of Portland. Oregon voters, educators, and interested community members can listen to nonpartisan candidate and ballot measure forums, candidate interviews, and information about how governmental and nongovernmental organizations are addressing important community issues. The League of Women Voters has worked for 105 years to defend democracy and empower voters. Visit our website, www.lwvpdx.org, to learn ...
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Scholarly | A Podcast for Defending Freedom & Countering Extremism & Authoritarianism The Scholarly Podcast is hosted by Prof. Ahrar Ramizpoor, the President of the World Anti Extremism Network, and brings together a diverse range of voices from experts, thought leaders, and changemakers around the globe. Each episode focuses on cutting-edge insights, from combating authoritarianism to fostering and defending liberal democracy and pluralism, offering real-world solutions to dismantle the roo ...
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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.
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Between The Lines is a weekly syndicated half-hour radio newsmagazine featuring progressive perspectives on national and international political, economic and social issues. Since 1991, Between The Lines has provided in-depth, timely analysis on a wide range of political, economic and social issues including: increasing disparity in wealth in the U.S.; the crisis in the U.S. health care system; international grassroots mobilization to confront global climate change; racism permeating the pri ...
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Between The Lines is a weekly syndicated half-hour radio newsmagazine featuring progressive perspectives on national and international political, economic and social issues. Since 1991, Between The Lines has provided in-depth, timely analysis on a wide range of political, economic and social issues including: increasing disparity in wealth in the U.S.; the crisis in the U.S. health care system; international grassroots mobilization to confront global climate change; racism permeating the pri ...
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This podcast raises an American alarm, exposes the 45th president of the United State's intention to subvert our democracy, and aims to defend our democracy through getting the word out to We The People.
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Navigating the chaos of today’s politics can be overwhelming —this show helps make sense of it all. In about 30 minutes each week, host Bella Goode breaks down the players, policies, and threats facing democracy — in plain language and straight talk. Your crash course in today’s politics
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Over the last decade, large swaths of evangelicals in the U.S. have embraced an extremist politics that threatens to turn our democracy into a theocracy. Through the eyes of one pastor in Phoenix, WHEN THE WOLVES CAME shows how some evangelicals are banding together to fight back – and how their efforts can fit into a bigger movement to defend democracy in the U.S. Hosted by Dr. Ruth Braunstein, When The Wolves Came: Evangelicals Resisting Extremism is a six-part audio documentary launching ...
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mySociety is a charity and we make tech that helps you change the world for the better. Tune in to learn the latest on our work in Democracy, Transparency, Community and Climate.
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Equity Leadership Now! hosts conversations with equity-conscious leaders from Pre-K through university settings at the intersection of research, policy, and practice. We complement the mission and goals of the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy, 21CSLA.
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Listen in on revealing and thoughtful conversations with fascinating men and women who took an oath to support and defend our Constitution and our nation – leaders in law enforcement, the military, the intelligence community, and many more. What inspired these people? What drew them to this work? How did they overcome adversity and failure? And what are the lessons for our country and our democracy as we move forward? These captivating stories exemplify what is best about our nation: integri ...
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A weekly show, broadcast live from Madison, Wis., on 92.1 FM, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Hosted by Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-presidents, Freedom From Religion Foundation. Slightly irreverent views, news, music and interviews.
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As the United States confronts an ever-changing set of international challenges, our foreign policy leaders continue to offer the same old answers. But what are the alternatives? In None Of The Above, the Eurasia Group Institute for Global Affairs' Mark Hannah asks leading global thinkers for new answers and new ideas to guide an America increasingly adrift in the world. www.noneoftheabovepodcast.org
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The former Foreign Minister of Lithuania continues his fight for freedom with a new podcast. Escalation is a series of conversations with experts that help us understand the new geopolitics, and how we can make democracy great again. Well known for his values-based approach to foreign policy, Gabrielius Landsbergis is a tireless campaigner for rule of law and peace through strength.
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W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu are comedians who take politics seriously — and longtime friends, trying to help keep each other sane. Join them as they pull the alarm on the dumpster fire that is American politics, and talk to the creators, thinkers, and leaders doing the work to defend and reinvent our democracy.
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Hosted by Reagan Caucus Action, The Reagan Caucus Podcast is a podcast about Reaganite policy and statesmanship, civic education, and American constitutionalism.
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We are two Millennials who talk about politics way too much, and our significant others think this is a great ”outlet” for us. We discuss everything having to do with politics, but our focus is on Millennials and the progressive ideals that are so popular among our generation, as well as the lack of Millennial representation within our government.
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‘The Voices Of War’ is guided by a simple vision—to scratch below the simple narratives of war.
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Deceleration Podcast is talking all things climate and environmental justice, rooted in San Antonio and the South Texas bioregion with global concerns. For the Earth. And all Her families. Eds. Marisol Cortez & Greg Harman Deceleration.news
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Nonprofit Mission: Impact is the podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to build a better world without becoming a martyr to the cause. Interviews of nonprofit experts explore how to make your organization more effective and aligned for greater mission impact. Hosted by Carol Hamilton, principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting, inclusive nonprofit strategic planning and evaluation design consultant.
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Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast features movement voices, stories, and strategies for racial justice. Hear the Race Forward team give their unique takes on race and pop culture, and uplift narratives of hope, struggle, and joy, as we continue to build the momentum needed to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Deepen your racial justice lens and get inspired to drive action. Subscribe today!
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Amos Chapman and Brent Pinero host a podcast where they court controversy. Tune in to each episode to hear them defend the seemingly indefensible. IG: allowmetoexplainpodcast
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GOP Strategy Backfires | This Could Save Democracy
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A surprising legal principle from conservative Supreme Court gun cases could help restore the right to vote as a first-class constitutional right. Drawing on his experience arguing his fifth case before the SCOTUS, Marc Elias shows how voting has been wrongly treated as a second-class right—subject to balancing tests and state convenience—while oth…
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Republican Moderates, New Jersey Public Defenders, and Animal Crossings
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A discharge petition moves forward for ACA subsidies, fees may disappear for court appointed attorneys, and Colorado moves to reduce collisions with animals. Check out today's stories: https://rollcall.com/2025/12/17/house-republicans-join-democrats-to-force-vote-on-aca-subsidies/ https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/continuing_coverage/data_cent…
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Defending Liberal Democracy - Gregg Nunziata
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Lawyer, Capitol Hill veteran, and educator, Gregg Nunziata joins us for a fun talk about his efforts defending liberal democracy and the rule of law. We also talked about some recent Supreme Court cases.https://societyfortheruleoflaw.org/why-conservatives-must-defend-liberal-democracy/
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In this episode, we examine the intersection of politics and social justice in public education, exploring how shifting policy and fractured representation deepen inequities across Houston ISD with educator and Houston Education Association president Michelle Williams. We unpack how withdrawn federal oversight, stalled DOE responses, and mid-decade…
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This recording is from a TICTeC gathering on the latest techniques to help civic and pro-democracy tech projects protect their services, data and users. Across the world, websites and apps that promote democratic transparency and citizen participation are experiencing more sophisticated cyber attacks. We hear some of the latest techniques to help c…
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Interview w/ Representative Jimmy Gomez, Make Housing Affordable and Defend Democracy Act
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The conversation focuses on innovative legislative proposals aimed at addressing the housing crisis in the United States. The discussion highlights the Make Housing Affordable and Defend Democracy Act, which seeks to redirect funds from immigration enforcement to housing initiatives, including down payment assistance and rent relief. Rep. Gomez emp…
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Military Withdrawal, Wage Increases, and WNBA Union Power
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rocklin brings you a collection of uplifting stories that highlight progress and resilience across the nation. A recent court ruling has led to the withdrawal of National Guard troops from the streets of Los Angeles, marking a significant step towards restoring community safety. Meanwhile, Cali…
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A behind-the-scenes look at how Fiquem Sabendo uses Brazil’s FOI law to unlock data and support investigative journalism. Maria Vitória Ramos, Co-founder and Director of Fiquem Sabendo, shares how the organisation prepares requests, processes government data, and supports journalists in turning information into impactful reporting. Fiquem Sabendo i…
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Good News for Lefties- Progressive Voices Edition for December 16th, 2025
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Did you know that Good News For Lefties is featured on the Progressive Voices Network? That's right, every Saturday and Sunday from 12-1pm ET / 9-10am PT, you can hear the best good news of the week by going to ProgressiveVoices.com or to Progressive voices on the TuneIn app. Today we feature a recent episode - listen and check out the other fine s…
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Maine Passes Law Limiting Cooperation with ICE and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino Calls it Quits
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For democracy defenders, progressives, and anyone committed to building a more equitable America, finding uplifting stories is more important than ever. This podcast gathers several pieces of recent good news, highlighting victories for fair representation, scientific integrity, and community support. Host Wendy King shines a light on stories that …
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Pulling the Thread: On Finding Our Soul's Vocation
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This week we're introducing you to Pulling the Thread, hosted by writer Elise Loehnen, who explores life's big questions with today's leading thinking, experts and luminaries: Why do we do what we do? How can we understand and love ourselves better? What would it look like to come together and build a more meaningful world? In today's episode we're…
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David A. Graham on What Project 2025 Wrought
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Throughout the 2024 election, we all heard about the dangers of Project 2025, yet somehow it’s worse than we imagined. Trump continuously said he didn't know anything about it (but he did), and nearly a year after his swearing in, we've seen a huge portion of it already implemented. We're joined by The Atlantic’s David A. Graham, author of the new …
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Closing Out Season 1: A year of truth-telling, and a preview of what Season 2 will uncover.
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Send us a text In this bonus episode of Surviving Trump, Bella Goode closes out Season 1 — a year of straight talk about what’s happening inside our government, who’s driving the agenda, and how those decisions affect everyday Americans. Over 56 episodes, this season broke down Trump’s second-term plans with a singular mission: expose the unqualifi…
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Canada’s woman in Washington opens up before her departure
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After eight years in Washington, Canada's U.S. ambassador Kirsten Hillman is coming home. Over that time, she has seen Canada's relationship with the United States transform, for better and for worse. As she prepares to step down from her ambassadorship, she explains in an extended interview with host Catherine Cullen how she’s built critical conne…
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Trump Signs Executive Order Supporting Medical Marijuana and Elise Stefanik Calls It Quits
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This week's good news stories cover a major GOP shake-up, corporate accountability for Tesla, clean energy wins, and a surprising call for tax fairness. This time, we're highlighting several encouraging stories that signal progress, accountability, and a commitment to building a better America for everyone. From significant political shifts to wins…
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This week made one thing painfully clear: America is under strain from every direction at once. From Donald’s tariff policies driving inflation and job losses, to record-breaking food bank lines, to the alarming return of preventable diseases, the cracks in the system are impossible to ignore. Add to that the looming release of Epstein-related file…
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Celebrating with music and readings, we explain why the Winter Solstice is the true "Reason for the Season."
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The Chemical Warrior: Hamish de Bretton-Gordon
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Send us a text In this episode of Dictators v Democrats: Why We Fight, Theo Allthorpe-Mullis is joined by Colonel Hamish de Bretton-Gordon OBE, one of the UK’s leading authorities on chemical weapons and modern deterrence. Drawing on more than three decades of service and frontline experience, Hamish reflects on why he joined the British Army, what…
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AOL Polls, Unions Wins, and Solar Power in Connecticut
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AOC would beat JD Vance, university workers in Maine are victorious, and a green bank in Connecticut helps solar power. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.By Two Squared Media Productions, LLC
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Dr. Joy Buolamwini | from Design Matters
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Dr. Joy Buolamwini is a computer scientist and a poet of code who uses art and research to illuminate the social implications of artificial intelligence. She joins to discuss her career as the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, her best-selling book Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines, and her featured r…
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Episode 56: NOAA & FEMA — America’s Safety Net Under Siege
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Send us a text Trump’s assault on FEMA and NOAA is leaving America weaker in the face of disaster. In this episode, Bella Goode reveals how mass layoffs, budget cuts, and political interference are tearing apart the backbone of our disaster response system. From privatized forecasts to untested AI replacing experts, the safety net we’ve always reli…
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21. Math for Everyone as a Tool against Oppression with Nathaniel Stewart
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transcript: tinyurl.com/elnepisode21 In this episode of Equity Leadership Now!, host Jabari Mahiri speaks with Dr. Nathaniel Stewart, Assistant Professor in the Education Policy and Leadership Program at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Stewart shares his academic training in educational policy and his research orientation toward critical education…
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From Apartheid to Democracy: A Blueprint for Peace in Israel-Palestine
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In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with Sarah Leah Whitson and Michael Omer-Man of DAWN, an organization supporting human rights and democracy in the Middle East & North Africa. They discuss the recently-published book that Whitson and Omer-Man co-authored, From Apartheid to Democracy: A Blueprint for Peace in Israe…
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Between The Lines (broadcast-affiliate version) - Dec. 17, 2025
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Social Security Works Executive Director Alex Lawson: Expiring ACA Subsidies Accelerate America’s Healthcare Disaster and 51,000 Preventable Deaths Psychotherapist, author, and Duty to Warn founder John Gartner: Trump’s Cognitive Decline is More Obvious Every Day Columbia University Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil: Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawsuits See…
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Expiring ACA Subsidies Accelerate America’s Healthcare Disaster and 51,000 Preventable Deaths
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Social Security Works Executive Director Alex Lawson: Expiring ACA Subsidies Accelerate America’s Healthcare Disaster and 51,000 Preventable Deaths Psychotherapist, author, and Duty to Warn founder John Gartner: Trump’s Cognitive Decline is More Obvious Every Day Columbia University Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil: Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawsuits See…
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Trump's Approval Dips, While New Jersey Moves to Expand Family Leave
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen presents a range of uplifting stories that showcase resilience and progress in the face of challenges. A recent poll indicates a significant decline in support for Donald Trump among both mainstream Republicans and his MAGA base, suggesting a shift in political dynamics. Meanwhile, New …
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American foreign policy is in crisis. The bipartisan consensus that emerged after the Cold War has collapsed after a string of American failures, like the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, with the rise of China and the new ascendance of middle powers, the United States must rethink its engagement with the world. But where to start? In this episod…
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Um, Civics: Vision, Traction, and Getting the Bag
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This week on Um, Sir, we’re joined by Matt Hansen, EOS implementer, mountain enthusiast, inventor with nine patents, and a genuinely thoughtful guide to how systems actually work. We talk Cascades hikes, Patagonia’s values vs. capitalism tension, Washington’s upcoming tax fights, and what it really takes to build something with intention. Matt help…
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How Crypto Is Turning America Into a Kleptocracy
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On this week’s episode of “The David Frum Show,” The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with his thoughts on the shooting at Bondi Beach and the rise of anti-Semitic violence globally. He discusses what governments can do to crack down on radicals and prevent future acts of violence. Then David is joined by Will Thomas, a professor at the Michigan Ross Sc…
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URGENT Supreme Court Warning | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse joins Marc Elias for a sweeping conversation on the state of American democracy—from the tragedy at Brown University to the urgent fight against Supreme Court capture, dark money, and fossil fuel influence. Whitehouse breaks down how billionaire interests engineered a “captured court,” why voting rights and environmental reg…
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Accountability in Politics: A Call to Action David Clayton
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In this conversation, the host and David discuss the current political landscape, focusing on David's decision to run for Congress as an independent candidate. They explore the challenges of gerrymandering, the need for accountability in politics, and the influence of foreign funding on American elections. David emphasizes the importance of represe…
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Michigan Moves for Impeachment as Ohio's Gubernatorial Race Tightens
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of uplifting stories that highlight accountability, progress, and resilience. U.S. Representative Haley Stevens has taken a bold stand by filing articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., citing his dangerous misinf…
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Strategic questions for strategic thinking for nonprofit leaders with Carol Hamilton
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Strategy for nonprofits is not a plan to perfect but a human practice—built through care, curiosity, and intentional choices in the face of uncertainty. As the year draws to a close, episode 138 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact brings together reflections from a wide range of nonprofit leaders and thinkers, all responding to one central question: What …
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Discover how three organisations are using crowdsourcing and Access to Information laws to uncover data, monitor public projects, and drive accountability. Access to Information (ATI) is the more internationally-recognised term for FOI or FOIA. Its laws make it possible to piece together insights from many different public authorities, creating a f…
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A mass shooting in Australia on the first night of Hanukkah leaves 15 people dead and sparks urgent calls for accountability and reform. At the same time, another mass shooting in the United States pushes this year’s total to 380—met, once again, with political paralysis and empty platitudes. As Australian leaders signal possible legislative action…
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124. Australia's War in Afghanistan—Told From Inside the SASR
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In this episode of ‘The Voices of War’, Maz sits down with two former Australian special operations officers whose careers unfolded at the sharp end of Australia’s longest war in Afghanistan. Vando served 24 years in the Australian Army, including 16 in special operations with the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). Across 10 deployments to Iraq, …
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The Supreme Court's Secret Plan to Reshape America | Professor Nikolas Bowie
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Harvard Law Professor Nicholas Bowie joins Marc Elias to unpack how the Supreme Court’s conservative majority is dismantling decades of voting rights, campaign finance law, and congressional authority.From the Voting Rights Act to campaign finance reform, from Reconstruction to modern-day “history and tradition” tests, this conversation explores wh…
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Wisconsin's Victory, California's Resilient Homes, and Oregon's Bold Education Protections!
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, we dive into a wealth of inspiring stories that illuminate progress and resilience in the face of adversity. A recent poll reveals a significant decline in confidence regarding Donald Trump's economic leadership, signaling a shift in public sentiment. In California, KB Home has launched its first wildfire-r…
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Good News for Lefties- Progressive Voices Edition for December 14th, 2025
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Did you know that Good News For Lefties is featured on the Progressive Voices Network? That's right, every Saturday and Sunday from 12-1pm ET / 9-10am PT, you can hear the best good news of the week by going to ProgressiveVoices.com or to Progressive voices on the TuneIn app. Today we feature a recent episode - listen and check out the other fine s…
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Returns Home and Rümeysa Öztürk Returns to Class
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This episode of Good News for Lefties is hosted by Wendy King. Topics covered include a Tufts University student from Turkey resuming her research after visa revocation, a major grant for geothermal energy expansion in Massachusetts, the continuation of Chicago's basic income program, a promising breast cancer vaccine from Duke Health, a victory fo…
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Franklin Foer & Anne Applebaum on The Globe in 2025!
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As we approach the end of 2025, we take a look back at what happened around the world in Trump’s first year back in office. We're joined by two of the best foreign policy writers we know: Franklin Foer and Anne Applebaum from The Atlantic! We discuss the EIGHT wars and conflicts that Trump has single handedly ended, while also examining the ongoing…
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