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The Civil Liberties Minute

ACLU of Massachusetts

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Taking on injustices, 90 seconds at a time! The Civil Liberties Minute™ podcasts--with attorney Bill Newman, director of the ACLU's western Massachusetts office--highlight threats to our civil liberties and what you can do to protect our freedoms.
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Rights This Way is a podcast from the New York Civil Liberties Union (the ACLU of New York State) focused on the civil rights and liberties issues that impact New Yorkers most. Through interviews and lively conversations with experts inside and outside the NYCLU, we discuss the legal and policy implications of some of the most important issues facing our state. ‎ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought leaders in a podcast about power, policy, and justice. From CAFE Studios and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Gold Chains

ACLU of Northern California

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A podcast about the Hidden History of Slavery in California, where we unearth stories about the enslavement of Black and Indigenous people that were deliberately left out of the "free" state’s official history.
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Freedom Unfinished

ACLU of Massachusetts

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Our most personal information is up for grabs, available to advertisers, tech companies, governments, and in too many cases, anyone with a credit card. On Freedom Unfinished, a four-part narrative podcast hosted by ACLU of Massachusetts Executive Director Carol Rose and Technology for Liberty Program Director Kade Crockford, we’ll explore emerging technologies through the lens of power, democracy, and the broken systems that will determine the future of our rights. Each episode aims to infor ...
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For All

ACLU Mississippi

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For All is an ACLU of Mississippi podcast focused on the people and projects that promote civil liberties and rights in our state. Each episode features stories from the ground and across a broad range of topical social justice initiatives, but with the same thread – freedom and justice for all. Hosted by ACLU of Mississippi’s Candace Coleman, this podcast offers lessons for every Mississippian on how to build power for all people.
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Talking Liberties with the ACLU of Illinois

Talking Liberties with the ACLU of Illinois

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On Talking Liberties with the ACLU of Illinois, we are here to chat about the big issues of the day, both home in the Land of Lincoln and across our country. We are here to help educate and tell you how you can get involved so we work together towards a more perfect union. Each episode features interviews, news updates, events, and actions that you can take right now to protect your rights. Remember: dissent is patriotic!
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This isn’t your typical management-skills podcast. Join Nash Consulting’s CEO Ethan Nash (an entitled millennial) and his Dad, the company founder, Mike Nash (a cynical gen X’er) as they sort through the plethora of leadership information out there in order to provide you practical, actionable ways to become a manager rockstar. If you manage people or you aspire to manage people, you should probably listen to this podcast. Since 1996, Nash Consulting has been helping managers not suck. Their ...
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From global technology consulting firm Tag1 Consulting, Tag1 Team Talks are wide-ranging, in-depth conversations about implementing various open-source technologies, including the business prerogatives and technical ins and outs with leading web developers and technologists. Join us as we explore trends in open source. About Tag1 At Tag1, we are redefining the boundaries of digital possibilities. As a leading name in the industry, we are committed to delivering innovative and tailored soluti ...
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The Political Scene | The New Yorker

WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

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Join The New Yorker’s writers and editors for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing political issues of our time. On Mondays, David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, presents conversations and feature stories about current events. On Wednesdays, the senior editor Tyler Foggatt goes deep on a consequential political story via far-reaching interviews with staff writers and outside experts. And, on Fridays, the staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos disc ...
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The Politics Guys

Michael Baranowski

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The Politics Guys is an independent, bipartisan, ideologically diverse American politics and policy podcast hosted by experts: political scientists, law professors, practicing attorneys, and former government officials. Our mission is to give listeners a much-needed break from conservative and liberal echo chambers through civil, rational, and evidence-based discussion of American politics and policy from multiple perspectives. In addition to our weekly news discussion, we feature regular in ...
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Political Roundtable

The Public's Radio

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Political Reporter Ian Donnis moderates a spirited discussion on local politics. Heard every Friday morning during Morning Edition on The Public's Radio. You can subscribe to the Political Roundtable podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed into your podcatcher of choice.
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The Back Room with Andy Ostroy

Produced by RFR and Andy Ostroy

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The Back Room with Andy Ostroy presents a humorous, honest take on politics and pop culture featuring notable guest interviews, a shit-ton of righteous indignation, and rip-roaring repartee with co-producers Matty Rosenberg and Jen Hammoud. We're havin' a ball, and so will you! Got somethin' to say?! Email us at [email protected] Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Music by Andrew H ...
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Crossing the Line

Population Media Center

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CROSSING THE LINE (CTLpod) is a verite’ style audio documentary series telling stories from the frontlines in the fight for reproductive freedom. The series follows individuals who seek abortion services and the heroes who help along the way. Each episode allows the listener to experience the numerous barriers faced and the ways people overcome them as the battle for abortion rights rages across the U.S. Visit CTLpod.com to find out more about the podcast, resources for abortion care, and in ...
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In a nod to the protest albums of the 1960s and 70s, Bhi Bhiman’s Peace of Mind finds inspiration in the chaos that is modern American life. So much so that he had to release the album as a podcast and dig deeper on everything from immigration to religion, racism to Russia with experts, activists and artists like author Dave Eggers, religious scholar Reza Aslan, attorney & advocate Rabia Chaudry, LaDoris Cordell, and more. Part politics, part Behind the Music, all fascinating, Peace of Mind ...
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Vermont's Voice

Vermont's Voice

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Welcome to Vermont's Voice - your source for the public interest conversation in the State House and beyond! Throughout this series, we'll investigate some of Vermont's most pressing issues by connecting with leaders and community members all across the state. We'll learn, laugh, and explore opportunities for grassroots action to keep Vermonter's engaged and to #KeepVermontCool. Questions or ideas for the podcast? Email [email protected]. To support the podcast, visit vpirg.org/donate.
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The Electorette is one of the longest running feminist podcasts, and offers analyses and solutions to the world's biggest political and social challenges, all through the lens of women. Hosted by Jennifer Taylor-Skinner, The Electorette regularly features award-winning authors, politicians, academics, activists, and organizers like the founder of Mom's Demand Action, Shannon Watts, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and author and MacArthur 'Genius Grant' Fellow, Nicole Fleetwood. The Electorette is ...
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Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy

Beowulf Rochlen - A democracy advocate, daily news content creator, positive progressive, proponent of democratic principles, and all around lefty.

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Positive, daily news for progressives and democracy! 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-and-america-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support.
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Dear Schuyler

Schuyler Bailar

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Schuyler Bailar was the first transgender athlete to compete on an NCAA Division 1 men's team. As a renowned speaker, author, and thought leader, Schuyler's work includes answering questions from all sorts of people relating to gender, current events, mental health, civil-rights issues, and so much more. But there are always questions left unanswered -- until now. On "Dear Schuyler", the award-winning activist answers questions he receives from followers, allies, and anyone who wants to lear ...
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Our show offers you transformative (yet pragmatic) ideas, data, and tools to help you invest in the nonprofit workforce. This unique show invites you into fun, provocative conversations with a diverse network of funders, nonprofit leaders, authors, intermediaries, and government leaders. Your host, Rusty Stahl, who founded Fund the People in 2014, is the foremost advocate for the U.S. nonprofit workforce. Our mission? To maximize investment in America's nonprofit workforce to drive equity, e ...
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First Contact with Laurie Segall

iHeartPodcasts and Dot Dot Dot

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Laurie Segall, Silicon Valley’s go-to reporter and former CNN Senior Tech Correspondent, hosts First Contact - a weekly podcast series that explores the people and technology that are changing what it means to be human. First Contact brings listeners engaging and thought-provoking interviews with some of the biggest names in tech in ways we can all relate to. Laurie’s authentic and nuanced conversations give listeners “first contact” with the world’s most influential figures in tech - people ...
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On this week’s Insider episode, Joyce Vance is joined by ACLU National Legal Director Cecillia Wang, while Preet is out for his son’s college graduation. In an excerpt from the episode, Cecillia discusses the organization’s lawsuit challenging Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. In the full convers…
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Deborah Archer is a tenured professor and Associate Dean at New York University School of Law. She is also the president of the ACLU and a nationally recognized expert on civil liberties, civil rights, and racial justice. She is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Law Institute, and an award-winning teach…
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What's at stake when nonprofits and democracy are under attack? How can organizations respond effectively to threats against their tax status and Constitutional rights? In this illuminating conversation, Rusty speaks with Mike Zamore, National Director of Policy and Government Affairs at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), about the unpreced…
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Standing up for civil liberties tends to be a busy job. That’s even more true with President Trump pushing the bounds of executive power on a variety of fronts. Trump has raised the focus on deportations, cut funding for elite universities and targeted his opponents. A series of court battles will decide the outcome of some of these conflicts. For …
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In this episode of The Electorette, host Jen Taylor-Skinner is joined by Sophia Lin Lakin, Director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project, to discuss the organization’s leading legal challenge against a dangerous new executive order from Donald Trump. While the SAVE Act has stalled in the Senate, this executive order picks up where it left off—imposi…
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Welcome back to another episode of the How I Lawyer Podcast, where Professor Jonah Perlin interviews lawyers about what they do, why they do it, and how they do it well. Today's guest is Sophia Lin Lakin, the Director of the Voting Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), where she directs and supervises the ACLU's voting rights…
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NEW PAGE: Trump Assassination Attempt The Cowboy’s Take Most Recent Video(s): The Cowboy’s Take Rumble Channel CRITICAL, CURRENT ARTICLES RAT-A-TAT-TAT TRUMP RESISTANCE TAKE ACTION NOW: PRESIDENTIAL 2024 ALT LEFT CHINA OUR ENEMY CLIMATE CHANGE CONSTITUTION CORRUPTION COVID/COVID LITIGATION ECONOMY ELECTION FRAUD FAMILY SAFETY FINANCIAL & PHYSICAL P…
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GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis joins The Electorette to talk about how we push forward in a moment of backlash. From corporate rollbacks on DEI to the rise of hate-fueled content online, we explore the forces working to dismantle progress—and how collective power, storytelling, and unapologetic joy can be our sharpest tools for resistance…
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GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis joins The Electorette to talk about how we push forward in a moment of backlash. From corporate rollbacks on DEI to the rise of hate-fueled content online, we explore the forces working to dismantle progress—and how collective power, storytelling, and unapologetic joy can be our sharpest tools for resistance…
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On this week’s Insider episode, Joyce Vance is joined by ACLU National Legal Director Cecillia Wang, while Preet is out for his son’s college graduation. Cecillia discusses the many immigration cases the ACLU is currently litigating, including ones challenging President Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order, Trump’s invocation of the Alien…
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Justin and Ken kick things off by diving into the recent wave of controversy at university graduation ceremonies, focusing on student protests, administrative discipline, and the fallout from pro-Palestinian activism. Ken highlights how some universities have responded with severe penalties, while Justin points out the broader context of political …
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In honor of The New Yorker’s centennial this year, the magazine’s staff writers are pulling out some classics from the long history of the publication. Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker’s sports correspondent, naturally gravitated to a story about baseball with a title only comprehensible to baseball aficionados: “Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu.” The essay was…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen shines a light on inspiring stories that affirm the power of democracy, community, and activism. We kick off with a significant ruling from a federal judge who has struck down an executive order aimed at punishing the law firm M. Jenner and Block for its advocacy work. This landmark dec…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen serves up a delightful assortment of stories that highlight the power of grassroots activism and progressive reforms. We kick off with the announcement of the "No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance," set for June 14, 2025, coinciding with Donald Trump's planned military parade. Activists …
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen dives into heartwarming stories that highlight the power of community, innovation, and resilience in the face of adversity. We start in Great Falls, Montana, where a groundbreaking Peer Mentor program is making waves in mental health support. High school students are stepping up to help…
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Rep. Jake Auchincloss is serving his third term representing Massachusetts 4th Congressional District. In addition to his work on the House Committee on Energy & Commerce, his areas of focus include healthcare, clean energy, gun violence, and building a strong middle class. He’s a former Marine who commanded infantry in Afghanistan and special oper…
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Justin and Ken start by digging into the passage of the so-called “big, beautiful budget bill”—a sweeping House measure with far-reaching fiscal and policy implications. Justin highlights the political maneuvering and procedural oddities that defined the bill’s passage, while Ken offers a critical breakdown of its contents, deficit impact, and the …
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of uplifting stories that celebrate resilience, diversity, and the power of community action. We begin with a landmark ruling from a federal judge who has blocked the Trump administration's ban on international students at Harvard, safeguarding the rights of near…
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When the jazz singer Cécile McLorin Salvant was profiled in The New Yorker, Wynton Marsalis described her as the kind of talent who comes along only “once in a generation or two.” Salvant’s work is rooted in jazz—in the tradition of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan and Abbey Lincoln—and she has won three Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Bu…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen delivers a refreshing roundup of stories that highlight progressive victories and community resilience across America. We kick off with a landmark decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, which has blocked the establishment of the nation’s first taxpayer-funded religious charter school, re…
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Welcome back to another episode of the ⁠How I Lawyer Podcast⁠, where Professor Jonah Perlin interviews lawyers about what they do, why they do it, and how they do it well. Today's guest is Christopher Stephens⁠, the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the World Bank Group, a role he has held since 2022. Before joining the World Bank Group,…
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Rhode Island’s capital city of Providence has experienced dramatic ups and downs over time. These days, the city is still trying to bounce back from the loss of office workers and shrinking foot traffic caused by the pandemic. Providence has a lot of assets, including a strong sense of place, a great restaurant scene and […] The post Providence Fou…
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It may be graduation season, but here on At Liberty, class is still in session—and this week, we’re exploring students’ right to learn. Since the Trump administration took office, schools across the country have faced book bans, funding cuts, and a rollback in civil rights protections. This week, ReNika Moore—Director of the ACLU's Racial Justice P…
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Welcome to Good News For Lefties, the podcast that delivers a hearty dose of progressive victories, uplifting stories, and left-leaning wins in these often-dark times. In today’s episode: Alabama takes on corporate greed as grassroots activists score a major win against predatory Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), forcing Governor Kay Ivey to sign a…
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Why should any of us care about monopolies? Lina Khan, the youngest-ever chair of the Federal Trade Commission, joins Preet to discuss the real-world impact of monopoly power, the surprising bipartisan support for antitrust enforcement, and her rapid rise to prominence after publishing a groundbreaking paper on Amazon's business practices during la…
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In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and former FTC Chair Lina Khan explore how companies evolve from innovative startups into powerful monopolies, and why that transformation matters. Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community. Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #AskPreet, email us at [email protected], or call 833-9…
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Chely Wright is country-music artist, author and LGBTQ+ activist. Named "Top New Female Vocalist" by The Academy of Country Music, she rose to fame as a commercial country singer in the '90s, and has since released 9 studio albums and charted more than 17 singles on the Billboard charts, including "Shut Up and Drive," "Single White Female," and "Th…
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The Northwestern history professor and New Yorker contributor Daniel Immerwahr joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss the ways in which the COVID crisis deepened Americans’ distrust of institutional experts and propelled R.F.K., Jr., to the height of political power in the Trump Administration. Plus, they talk about how Anthony Fauci’s clashes and eventual…
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Are you curious about the true scope and scale of nonprofit employment in America? Ever wonder how nonprofit jobs weathered the pandemic compared to for-profit jobs? In this episode, host Rusty Stahl speaks with Dr. Alan J. Abramson and Chelsea Newhouse, both of George Mason University, about the numbers behind the nonprofit workforce, and their im…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen shares a series of inspiring stories that highlight resilience, community action, and environmental progress. We kick off with a major victory as the U.S. Department of Agriculture agrees to restore vital climate change data to its public websites, reversing the previous administration'…
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Mike talks with Eva Posner, founder and CEO of Evinco Strategies, a political consulting firm specializing in first-time candidates from diverse backgrounds who face barriers in traditional campaigns. Topics Mike & Eva discuss include: why you have to be weird to run for office the importance of ‘Rolodexing’ the power of relatability the value of ‘…
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NEW PAGE: Trump Assassination Attempt The Cowboy’s Take Most Recent Video(s): May 20th Video The Cowboy’s Take Rumble Channel CRITICAL, CURRENT ARTICLES RAT-A-TAT-TAT TRUMP RESISTANCE TAKE ACTION NOW: PRESIDENTIAL 2024 ALT LEFT CHINA OUR ENEMY CLIMATE CHANGE CONSTITUTION CORRUPTION COVID/COVID LITIGATION ECONOMY ELECTION FRAUD FAMILY SAFETY FINANCI…
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On the Insider docket: – The Supreme Court halted the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to rapidly deport alleged Venezuelan gang members; – The justices heard oral arguments on whether federal judges can issue nationwide injunctions blocking enforcement of President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship; and – DOJ…
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What happens when a court that often defers to the President finally says “not so fast”? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Supreme Court opinion halting the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to rapidly deport alleged Venezuelan gang members. Also on the Insider docket: – The …
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This special episode comes from “On the Media” ’s Peabody-winning series “The Divided Dial,” reported by Katie Thornton. You know A.M. and F.M. radio. But did you know that there is a whole other world of radio surrounding us at all times? It’s called shortwave—and, thanks to a quirk of science that lets broadcasters bounce radio waves off the iono…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen brings you a collection of uplifting stories that highlight progress and resilience in America. We begin with a monumental ruling from a federal judge, affirming the legality of the US Institute of Peace and restoring its leadership, ensuring that America’s commitment to peace and diplo…
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Mike and Justin open this midweek supporters’ episode with a discussion of oral arguments at the Supreme Court in the birthright citizenship case. The Court is considering not the merits of the President’s order putting constraints on birthright citizenship, but rather if district court judges have exceeded their authority by issuing universal inju…
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Nearly a year ago, a Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash of CNN, began the end of Biden’s bid for a second term. The President struggled to make points, complete sentences, and remember facts; he spoke in a raspy whisper. This was not the first time voters expressed concern about Biden’s ag…
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In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Beowulf Rochlen dives into a series of inspiring stories that highlight resilience, activism, and progressive victories. We begin with Texas Democrat Representative Al Green's bold move to file an article of impeachment against former President Trump, citing violations of due process and an assault on …
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