Best Hudson Institute Podcasts (2025)

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Campus Communism: How the CCP Compromised Harvard and US Higher Education 1:03:11

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A recent investigative report revealed that Harvard University trained Chinese government officials who were complicit in the ongoing genocide of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, which could constitute a violation of the United States’ sanctions. But this revelation barely scratches the surface of the Chinese Communist Party’s infiltration of Harvard and US hi…

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A Catholic Response to LGBT Identity and Chastity: Hudson Byblow’s Path to Peace | Dr. J Show ep 283 39:01

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The narrative promoted by pro-gay activists is that sexual orientation is fixed, immutable, and that efforts to change it are both futile and harmful. In this interview, Hudson Byblow offers a deeply personal and thoughtful counterpoint to that claim. He describes how emotional wounds, unmet childhood needs, and confusion about belonging contribute…

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Healing from Sexual Addiction: A Practical Approach | Floyd Godrey | Dr. J Show Ep 285 44:51

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Why do some people experience same-sex attraction—and how should faithful Christians respond? In this episode of the Dr. J Show, clinical sexologist Floyd Godfrey draws on decades of experience counseling clients who experience same-sex attraction and want to live lives of chastity and integrity. Dr. Godfrey discusses how trauma, emotional wounds, …

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Unbroken: One Uyghur’s Fight for Freedom with Rushan Abbas 1:23:33

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Human rights advocate and Executive Director of Campaign for Uyghurs Rushan Abbas will officially launch her memoir, Unbroken: One Uyghur’s Fight for Freedom, at Hudson with Olivia Enos and other experts. In this book, Abbas shares her story of growing up in Xinjiang and becoming one of the most prominent voices speaking out against atrocities comm…

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Shakuhachi (Japanese Flute) with Adam Robinson and Ralph Samuelson 52:06

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Send us a text Adam Robinson and Ralph Samuelson joined us for this WMI Plus At Home session, where they introduced the Japanese flute (shakuhachi). Adam and Ralph spoke about the history of the instrument and the different contexts it was used in as it developed. They discussed how traditional music is taught and how the shakuhachi has grown into …

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Fair Use or Infringement: Examining the Copyright Office’s Report on Generative AI Training 1:02:05

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Generative artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how humans work and create. Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, Americans across the economic spectrum have recognized that AI-enabled tools are groundbreaking and powerful collaborators that can help generate fresh ideas and refine raw concepts into polished works. While the copyright sys…

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China Insider | Shangri-La Dialogue, Hong Kong's International Organization for Mediation, 36th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square 27:48

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue on the United States' strategic refocus to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific. Second, Miles examines the establishment of an International Organization for Mediation in Hong Kong, and the potential consequence…

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556 | Steve Teles: Are the Abundance Agenda and Populism Incompatible? 39:17

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Abundance vs. Populism Polling: Poll: Democratic voters prefer "populism" over "abundance" REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Steve Teles, Johns Hopkins University Professor and Niskanen Center Senior Fellow, returns…

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Fr. Sullins Talks Family Structure and Well Being of Children 17:27

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In this episode fo the Ruth Institute Podcast. Fr. Sullins talks about how different family structures affect the well-being of children. Find us online at https://ruthinstitute.org. Have a story of your own to share? Let us hear it! Email [email protected]. Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths h…

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A tribute to the late great drummer Al Foster, South Jersey's role in the NJ Gubernatiorial race and a chat with Marcia Ball 30:14

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On the May 31 WBGO Journal, we pay tribute to the late jazz drummer Al Foster and WBGO's Dave Popkin chats with blues singer and guitarist Marcia BallBy WBGO Studios

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Born Gay Myth & “Conversion Therapy” Trending with Timmerie 49:24

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555 | Gary Gerstle & Noam Maggor: The Realignment, Post-Neoliberalism, and the Birth of a New Political Order 1:12:46

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Post-Neoliberalism Conference: Beyond Neoliberalism REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Historians Gary Gerstle and Noam Maggor, organizers of the Beyond Neoliberalism conference, join The Realignment. Marshall, Noam,…

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China Insider | China’s Ties to Harvard, Origins of COVID, and China’s Wage Marchers 30:42

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks the historical ties between the Chinese Communist Party and Harvard, and the broader implications of CCP influence in United States’ academia. Second, we revisit the origins of COVID-19 and statements by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs that claim the West is over-politicizing the issue. …

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Understanding the Complexities of Sex Addiction | Floyd Godfrey on the Dr. J Show Ep 284 39:26

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One of the most persistent myths promoted by LGBT advocates is that sexual orientation is fixed and cannot change. Research and clinical experience suggest otherwise. In this episode of The Dr. J Show, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse interviews Dr. Floyd Godfrey, a clinical sexologist and Christian counselor with decades of experience helping individuals…

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554 | Ian Fletcher: Why Industrial Policy and Managed Trade Are Key to America's Future 53:20

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Ian Fletcher, co-author of Industrial Policy for the United States: Winning the Competition for Good Jobs and High-Value Industries, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Ian discuss …

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553 | Steve Teles: Where Does the Abundance Agenda Go Next? 50:47

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Steve Teles, Niskanen Center Senior Fellow and Johns Hopkins University professor, returns to The Realignment. Marshall and Steve discuss the abundance agenda's future prospects, ta…

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The 21st anniversary of Eli Yamin's Jazz Power Initiative and a look at the short-lived NJ Transit Strike 30:18

13d ago30:18

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On the May 17 WBGO Journal, we took a look at NJ Transit's first strike in more than 40 years and WBGO's Gary Walker chats with pianist and educator Eli YaminBy WBGO Studios

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China Insider | President Trump’s Middle East Tour, Rare Earth Minerals, and the US-China Trade War 21:12

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu unpacks President Trump’s recent visit to the Middle East, and the implications for US-China strategic competition in the region. Second, we discuss the politics of Rare Earth Minerals, and how the United States and its allies can formulate strategies to counter China’s stranglehold on REM procureme…

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552 | Mark K. Updegrove: Presidential Character & the Weight of History - What Makes a Good President? 59:28

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Mark K. Updegrove, President and CEO of the LBJ Foundation, former Director of the LBJ Library and Museum, and author of Make Your Mark: Lessons in Character from Seven Presidents, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Mark discuss the relationship between character, leadership, and greatness in the American presidency, the case for not approaching p…

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Driving US Investment in Latin America 58:34

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As Congress considers reauthorizing the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), lawmakers from both parties are recognizing Latin America’s importance to US interests. Increased American investment in the region could help counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative, drive economic growth in the Western Hemisphere, and promo…

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551 | John Cassidy: The Rise of Capitalism's Critics on the Nationalist Right and Democratic Socialist Left 1:00:23

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] John Cassidy, New Yorker Staff Writer and author of Capitalism and Its Critics: A History from the Industrial Revolution to AI, joins The Realignment. Marshall and John discuss the …

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Patents and China: What Is the Right Policy for the America First Agenda? 54:49

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President Donald Trump’s America First economic agenda aims to build a robust and thriving economy for the benefit of all Americans. Revitalizing patents is crucial to achieving this vision. Since the Founding era, reliable and effective patents have been key to growing the United States’ innovation economy. Intellectual property rights are critica…

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Resentment kills the heart | Hudson Byblow on the Dr. J Show Ep 282 31:50

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Hudson Byblow speaks about the Catholic Faith in engaging, personalized, and trauma-informed ways, formed by his own journey of coming home to the Catholic Church – the last place the world said he should ever look! After leaving behind his prior-held “LGBTQ+ is who I am” mindset to in favor of striving to grow in the virtue of chastity, he has com…

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Building Weapons that Adapt and Scale 1:04:12

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The war in Ukraine and the United States’ operation to defend shipping against Houthi attacks in the Red Sea highlight how weapons inventories can make the difference between deterring aggression and losing a war. But the US military’s munitions portfolio is weighted toward sophisticated missiles whose tightly integrated designs and bespoke supply …

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To Invent Is Divine: Creativity, Ownership, and the US Patent System 1:02:35

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Thomas Edison, the Wright Brothers, and many other inventors were enabled by the United States’ patent system, which has created wealth, spurred commercial and industrial progress, and improved the American standard of living for well over a century. But since then, policy changes have weakened this system, creating a wedge between creativity and o…

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China Insider | China-Holy See Relations, UN Resolution 2758, and China’s Role in Kashmir 34:51

21d ago34:51

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses China-Holy See relations following the announcement of Pope Leo XIV, and China’s historical policy record regarding religious freedom. Second, we revisit United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and its varied interpretations from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, as the People’s Rep…

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550 | Elizabeth Wilkins: Abundance and the Left, Antitrust, & the Future of State Capacity 59:32

23d ago59:32

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Three Visions of Where Democrats Went Wrong | The Ezra Klein Show - Zephyr Teachout and Saikat Chakrabarti REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Elizabeth Wilkins, President and CEO of the Roosevelt Institute and alumn …

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Winning the Fight: How Ending Malaria Advances American Interests 1:00:39

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As the Trump administration reevaluates the United States’ approach to foreign assistance and global health programs, the People’s Republic of China is sending a message throughout the Global South: America cannot be trusted. As the PRC seeks to supplant the US as the world’s preeminent power, America’s commitment to continue leading in global heal…

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Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković on Europe’s Growing Role in Transatlantic Ties 40:03

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Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, a leading voice in support of increasing Europe’s role in the transatlantic alliance, will join Hudson for a fireside chat. Croatia has long been a bastion of stability in southeastern Europe and a strong friend and ally of the United States. Facing an increasingly dangerous security environment, Zagreb is …

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Alaska’s Role in Global Energy Security with Governor Mike Dunleavy 55:24

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Governor Mike Dunleavy of Alaska will join Japan Chair Ken Weinstein for a fireside chat at Hudson Institute. They will explore the evolving landscape of American energy security and examine Alaskan energy’s importance to strengthening the United States’ relationships with key allies, promoting economic development at home and abroad, and reinforci…

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The State of the People Power Tour comes to Newark and a preview of the 78th Cannes Film Festival 30:39

23d ago30:39

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On the May 10 WBGO Journal, we preview the State of the People Power Tour stop in Newark and the 78th Cannes Film FestivalBy WBGO Studios

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China Insider | Xi Jinping Visits Shanghai, US-China Reciprocal Tariffs, and China’s Economic Distress 28:00

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Shanghai as China seeks to solidify its role in the Global South and promote domestic AI innovation and development. Next, we revisit trade tensions between the United States and China and assess the potential for bilateral trade negotiations to resolve the …

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From Gay to Grace: AJ Benjamin’s Fight for Truth & Identity | Dr. J Show episode 281 36:57

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AJ Benjamin joins Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse to share a powerful story of healing from same-sex attraction and the deeper wounds that fed it — fatherlessness, confusion, and emotional pain. With honesty and humility, AJ walks us through the trauma he experienced as a child and how it distorted his identity, his relationships, and his view of God. Th…

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How US Maritime Industries Can Help Deter China 37:17

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China’s commercial maritime dominance is unprecedented in modern history. Its shipbuilding industry is more than 200 times larger than that of the United States. Last year, it won three-quarters of the world’s shipbuilding orders and delivered three ships to the Chinese navy for each ship American shipbuilders completed for the US Navy. China’s com…

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The Sexual State Exposed - Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse with Jason Adkins on Catholic in America 53:04

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In this bold and eye-opening episode of Catholic in America, Jason Adkins is joined by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, founder of the Ruth Institute, to expose the institutional forces behind the sexual revolution—and how the Church’s teachings are not only relevant, but prophetic. Dr. Morse, a trained economist and former professor at Yale and George M…

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Cuba’s Kleptocracy: How It Works and Why It Matters for US Policy 56:47

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Despite economic reforms and anti-corruption initiatives pursued by Fidel Castro’s successors, the kleptocracy established in the country’s 1959 communist revolution persists. Front companies controlled by the military and security services continue to dominate the Cuban economy. Although the regime blames US sanctions for the island’s ongoing econ…

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Rebuilding America’s Maritime Industrial Base with Senators Mark Kelly and Todd Young 40:50

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China’s control of commercial shipping and shipbuilding gives it a potentially decisive military advantage over the United States. The Chinese navy can build and repair its fleet for a fraction of the cost the US would incur. If competition ever turns into conflict, China could use its maritime dominance to choke the American economy and scale up i…

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Japan - The Dancing Tea Kettle with Kaoru Watanabe and Bill Gordh 33:57

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Send us a text The story follows an old man living in the mountains who discovers his leaking tea kettle has magical properties: When he tries to boil water, the kettle transforms into a tanuki (raccoon dog) who makes a mess of the old man’s house! Once the tanuki returns to being a kettle, the old man boxes it up and gifts it to his handyman frien…

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I Wanted To Devour Men | AJ Benjamin on the Dr. J Show 37:55

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Dr. J Show Episode 280. Are people really born gay? Is it true that no one ever changes? And what about those who feel same-sex desires but never act on them—what does healing look like for them? On this week’s episode of The Dr. J Show, we sit down with AJ Benjamin—a faithful Catholic, husband, father, and counselor—who bravely opens up about his …

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Domestic Politics, the US-Japan Alliance, and Tokyo’s Global Role Bipartisan Views from the Diet 1:12:15

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Japan’s first minority government in three decades faces dynamic domestic and international challenges. For Tokyo to navigate these major security, diplomatic, and economic issues, policymakers will need to understand perspectives from across the Japanese political spectrum. Japan Chair Kenneth R. Weinstein will moderate a bipartisan panel featurin…

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China Insider | Taiwan’s Recall Campaign Movement, US-China Tariffs, and Apple shifts iPhone production to India 32:02

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In this week’s episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the recall campaign movement in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan and what this means for the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) coalition, as well as implications for the future of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Second, Miles looks to answer whether China over-extended in its response to Un…

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549 | Former Secretary of Education John B. King: What Comes After the Abolishment of the Department of Education? 51:22

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Note: During the episode, Marshall discussed Mississippi's disadvantages in K-12 education. It must be noted that according to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results, Mississippi achieved nation-leading gains in reading and math scores. https://governorreeves.ms.gov/governor-reeves-statement-on-mississippis-nation-leadi…

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Ambassador François Zimeray on the Arbitrary Detention of Boualem Sansal 45:19

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Boualem Sansal, a French Algerian author arbitrarily detained in Algeria, has long criticized political Islam and state-sponsored antisemitism in the country. For years, the Algerian regime harassed him for his activism, including a courageous visit to Israel. Since his November 2024 arrest, which has drawn widespread international condemnation, Sa…

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A preview of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's upcoming NJPAC performances and a look at a special Brooklyn synagogue 30:22

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On the April 26 edition of the WBGO Journal, an update of the wildfire in Southern Ocean County, a look at a special Brooklyn synagogue a preview of of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's upcoming NJPAC performancesBy WBGO Studios

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Central and Eastern Europe Strategy Summit 2025 3:52:16

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Hudson Institute’s Center on Europe and Eurasia will host its third Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Strategy Summit. Timed to coincide with the World Bank and International Monetary Fund’s spring meetings, the conference will give senior CEE and European Union officials an opportunity to discuss the business and economic climate of their region wi…

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A dive into the late George Brown's 'Jazz in Paris' album and NJPAC celebrates the 90th birthday of former NJ Governor Tom Kean 30:26

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On the May 19 WBGO Journal, we take an in-depth look at the late George Brown's Jazz in Paris album and NJPAC celebrates the 90th birthday of former NJ Governor Tom KeanBy WBGO Studios

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548 | Chris Hughes: Why Marketcrafting is the Key to America's Economic Future 1:02:57

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Chris Hughes, Co-Founder of Facebook, Chairman of the Economic Security Project, and author of Marketcrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Chris discuss the false dichotomy of the "market" vs. "government" when it comes to developing America's economy and critical industries, the need for…

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Economic Security and NATO Cohesion: A Conversation with Jens Stoltenberg 41:11

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Join Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg for a conversation with Hudson Senior Fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs. Minister Stoltenberg will provide remarks about the nexus between security and economic strength from a Norwegian perspective. Then he and Dr. Heinrichs will discuss the security environment for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization an…

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The Pain No One Talks About: A Psychologist Breaks the Silence | Priscilla Coleman on the Dr. J Show 42:59

1M ago42:59

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What if the most “settled science” around abortion was built on sand? In this stirring episode of The Dr. J Show, world-renowned psychologist Dr. Priscilla Coleman exposes the deep flaws behind the much-lauded “Turnaway Study” and shares decades of suppressed research on the psychological toll of abortion. “At least 30% of women come out of that ro…

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The Situation in Afghanistan and America’s Interests in the Region 1:16:36

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As the security situation in Afghanistan deteriorates, the Trump administration should reassess America’s approach to the country and US strategic posture in the region. At Hudson, General Jack Keane (Ret.) will deliver a keynote address. Then a panel of experts will discuss the future of Afghanistan and US interests in South and Central Asia.…

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