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Bellwethers Podcast

Bellwethers Podcast

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Are you an Entrepreneur,Leader or an Influencer? Then you're at the right place. Bellwethers Podcast aims to enlighten minds with featuring some leaders, entrepreneurs and influencors from all around the world and tell stories of how they achieved what every one else thought was impossible. For more information about us check out our websites :www.bellwetherspodcast.com and www.bellwethers.us. You can also e- mail us at [email protected] and contact us at +1 (281) 627 - 8559
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Tough Subjects? Opinionated analysis? Guests who know better? Actual facts? Bellwether is 30 minutes of sunshine on subjects that will capture your attention as guests share their knowledge and experience one on one. We talk about the issues and events that serve as harbingers of the political and cultural shifts to come.
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Emmet Penney talks to experts, workers, journalists, and scholars from all over the world about nuclear energy, energy issues, culture, and society. Subscribe to the substack to get the newsletter and the podcast sent directly to your inbox: https://nuclearbarians.substack.com/
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A color-conscious political podcast, hosted by Steve Phillips, that releases episodes every other Thursday. While grassroots organizations raised voters of color turnout to historic levels, securing Democratic victories in 2020 and 2021, there remain strong differences of opinion about the right strategy for winning in a racially-polarized electoral landscape. “Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips” offers candid and data-driven analysis on how progressives can win. Join Steve for a convers ...
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Discourse with Wayne Unger

Professor Wayne Unger

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Welcome to Discourse with Wayne Unger—where we cut through the noise and make sense of the chaos. On this podcast, we take a deep dive into the pressing issues shaping our world in politics, law, technology, business, and more. No echo chambers. No corporate influence. Just thoughtful analysis and respectful civic dialogue. Because understanding different perspectives isn’t just important—it’s necessary.
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Stories Behind the Walls is a hard-hitting podcast that dares to ask: Is our justice system really delivering justice at all? Each episode peels back the layers of corruption, hypocrisy, and abuse lurking behind the polished façade of courts, police stations, and prison walls. From raw, unfiltered prison talk to firsthand accounts of systemic failure, we give voice to those silenced by the system and hold accountable those who profit from its flaws. If you're ready to question what you've be ...
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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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The Run-Up

The New York Times

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“The Run-Up” is your guide to understanding the 2024 election. Host Astead W. Herndon talks to the people whose decisions will make the difference. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher.
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The Electric Quill is a storytelling podcast hosted by me, a human, featuring original fiction written by AI. Each episode delivers eerie, thought-provoking, or darkly imaginative stories—crafted by our AI ghostwriter friend, who has asked to be called “Quinn.” So join us if you have an affinity for all things strange, poetic, and unsettling. Stores Written by Quinn. Told by me. Meant for you.
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Achieving the type of “freedom” you're seeking probably has already been done by someone else. So, why not just reverse-engineer the formula instead of re-inventing the wheel? Neel Parekh, CEO of MaidThis Franchise, interviews people who have already achieved Time, Location, or Financial Freedom and dive into their stories. The common thread: how to live life on your own terms.
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The SloCrafted Life

The SloCrafted Life

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Welcome to the podcast that explores how to craft an intentional, thriving life in the face of the coming environmental changes and amongst society's shifting tides. If you believe the examined life is not worth living, and you love hearing about people who are succeeding while doing good in the world, this is the place for you. Welcome to The SloCrafted Life.
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Future Days

Joanna Ellis and Peter Brambl

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How do we design for a changing world? How do we reimagine transportation, medicine, energy? How do we educate young people for tomorrow’s careers? How will technology change culture? Future Days is a podcast that explores these questions, diving into the forces that are shaping design and creativity today and how we plan for a world of tomorrow. Join us, Peter Brambl and Joanna Ellis, co-founders of the creative strategy company Belmondo. We’ve spent years collaborating with innovators work ...
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Episode Summary  Besides Donald Trump’s adoption of a more extreme agenda, perhaps the most significant difference between his first and second administrations has been the degree to which some of America’s most elite institutions have decided to kiss the presidential ring. It’s a trend that’s been evident in many places, but perhaps no more so tha…
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Episode Summary  Like people, ideas have histories, even when we’re not aware of them. Living in an age of uniquely advanced science and technology, we don’t always perceive how our allegedly most rational beliefs can actually be based on ancient legends and stories. That certainly appears to be the case with many Western medical and psychological …
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Happy Thanksgiving! Our team is taking a break this week, so we’re re-sharing one of our most popular episodes from last year featuring somatics coach Viveka Chen, now with a brand-new intro from our co-host Sharline Chang. In This Episode: Let’s pause for a moment and remember that we need to take care of ourselves. Leadership coach, transformativ…
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Send us a text Discourse: Legal Unraveling of High-Profile Indictments with Vanessa Avery In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley nerd, delves deep into the recent legal developments surrounding the indictments of former FBI Director James Comey and New York State Attorney General Letitia James. Wit…
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Send us a text Discourse Episode: Legislative Corruption & The Emerging AI Bubble In this episode of Discourse, hosted by Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley insider, two major topics are thoroughly dissected. First, the recent federal government reopening after the longest shutdown in U.S. history is discussed, focusing particul…
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Send us a text In this powerful episode, we dive deep into one of the most urgent and controversial issues facing America today — immigration. With border numbers rising and political tension at an all-time high, we ask the hard questions many are afraid to confront. Are deportations helping or harming our communities? What really happens to the ch…
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One of the best parts of running this podcast is the chance to learn about aspects of the nuclear industry I know little about. Today’s guest, the President and CEO of United Clean Up Oak Ridge, taught me all about remediating nuclear sites. UCOR, the DOE’s contractor for the Oak Ridge Reservation, boasts an impressive suite of expertise and logist…
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The 19th News’ childcare and economy reporter Chabeli Carrazana discusses the unique beat she’s formed and why reporting on the economy from a gender lens matters. Chabeli explains how the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted women of color, and she discusses the challenges faced by immigrant childcare workers in the wake of Trump’s immigr…
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Episode Summary  One year after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, Democrats are still trying to figure out what to do for the next time around and what to do in the 2026 midterm elections as control of Congress is once again at stake. There were a lot of people offering advice to the Democrats in this regard, and certainly t…
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Send us a text Reflecting on the 2025 Off-Cycle Election Results In this bonus episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger offers a reflection on the recent off-cycle election held on November 4th, 2025. With an unscripted approach, he shares his thoughts on key outcomes including the Democrats' wins in Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, and t…
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Send us a text Navigating the Longest Federal Government Shutdown: Causes, Consequences, and Predictions In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger breaks down the ongoing federal government shutdown, discussing its causes, potential length, and impact on American citizens. Unger delves into the history of government shutdowns, the failure of C…
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Episode Summary  One year after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, Democrats are still trying to figure out what to do for the next time around and what to do in the 2026 midterm elections as control of Congress is once again at stake. There were a lot of people offering advice to the Democrats in this regard, and certainly t…
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Send us a text https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTM8MHMM Now, let me say this — this episode might make you uncomfortable, and that’s okay. Growth doesn’t come from comfort, it comes from awareness. And the truth about mass incarceration is one this country has avoided for far too long. We’re talking about a system that doesn’t just punish — it profits.…
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Reed Clay, President of the Texas Nuclear Alliance, joined me today to talk about how Texas is gearing up for the nuclear renaissance. We discussed how he came to support nuclear by learning about waste, what has set Texas’s nuclear strategy apart from other states, how TNA’s annual summit is shaping the national nuclear landscape, and Reed’s advic…
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While Washington stalls, governors are governing. How Democratic governors became the nation’s problem-solvers—and why this year’s races could redefine Democratic momentum heading into 2026. In this episode, Ofirah Yheskel of the Democratic Governors Association joins Jen Taylor-Skinner to break down the critical gubernatorial races in Virginia and…
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While Washington stalls, governors are governing. How Democratic governors became the nation’s problem-solvers—and why this year’s races could redefine Democratic momentum heading into 2026. In this episode, Ofirah Yheskel of the Democratic Governors Association joins Jen Taylor-Skinner to break down the critical gubernatorial races in Virginia and…
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For the Bay Area Book Festival’s inaugural Merritt Dialogue Speaker Series, Steve and writer Rebecca Solnit join Working Families Party California State Director Jane Kim for a hopeful conversation on changing the narrative and imagining a better future. They cover several issues relevant to this political moment including, voter suppression, the c…
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The 2026 Test Run: Inside the state races that will signal where power—and reproductive rights—are headed next. The next election cycle is not business as usual. With reproductive rights hanging in the balance and pro-choice women candidates facing historic headwinds, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this episode, Jen Taylor-Skinner speaks with Je…
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The 2026 Test Run: Inside the state races that will signal where power—and reproductive rights—are headed next. The next election cycle is not business as usual. With reproductive rights hanging in the balance and pro-choice women candidates facing historic headwinds, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this episode, Jen Taylor-Skinner speaks with Je…
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Episode Summary  After language, the scientific method is probably humanity’s greatest achievement; it’s a veritable engine of invention that has allowed us to bend rivers to our will, split the atom and cure many diseases. But while scientific progress has given us the tools to reshape the world and even change our bodies, we haven’t yet figured o…
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Women have been shaping American politics since its beginning — organizing movements, expanding rights, and redefining leadership at every turn. But over the past decade, that long struggle has collided with a new wave of visibility and backlash. ⁠Emerge is now recruiting the class of 2026⁠ From the raw sexism of 2016, to the record-breaking “pink …
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Women have been shaping American politics since its beginning — organizing movements, expanding rights, and redefining leadership at every turn. But over the past decade, that long struggle has collided with a new wave of visibility and backlash. ⁠Emerge is now recruiting the class of 2026⁠ From the raw sexism of 2016, to the record-breaking “pink …
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Send us a text Deep Dive into Middle East Ceasefire, Government Shutdown, and Healthcare Policies Host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley insider, navigates through today's pressing issues from the Middle East ceasefire brokered by the Trump administration to the 21-day U.S. government shutdown. The episode critiques Congress's …
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What’s really keeping Americans from the ballot box? In this urgent conversation, Rebekah Caruthers, President and CEO of the Fair Elections Center, breaks down the invisible “friction” that pushes voters out of the process—confusing and state-by-state registration rules, ID and signature hurdles (especially for Gen Z without DMV records), voter ro…
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What’s really keeping Americans from the ballot box? In this urgent conversation, Rebekah Caruthers, President and CEO of the Fair Elections Center, breaks down the invisible “friction” that pushes voters out of the process—confusing and state-by-state registration rules, ID and signature hurdles (especially for Gen Z without DMV records), voter ro…
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Somos Votantes founder and president Melissa Morales returns to discuss the critical role of the Latino electorate and what her organization is hearing from voters about our current political climate. She unpacks how voter behavior among Latino communities shifted from 2020 to 2024 and the impact of Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign to be the …
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This episode is dedicated to all of the light water reactor fans out there. Especially if you like your LWRs in water. Listen to this conversation with the co-founder and CEO of Blue Energy, Jake Jurewicz, and you’ll understand what I mean. Jake is a utility industry veteran with a lifetime of experience on construction sites, so our discussion abo…
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Episode Summary   Even though they don’t intend to, many people who oppose Donald Trump are unintentionally helping him by saying that his authoritarian policies are actually conservative. It’s obviously true that both reactionary authoritarianism and conservatism are right-of-center political philosophies, but they are definitely not the same thin…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community Episode Summary  If you pay any attention at all to American politics, you have heard by now about the death of Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist who was killed at one of his events. No one deserves to die for their political views, of course, but there is no questi…
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