Best Deciding By Data Podcasts (2025)

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Is it true that AI is going to add $60 billion to Australia's economy? 29:58

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The Australian Finance Industry Association has modelled AI's contribution to economic growth in the years ahead. It found that "scaling", or expanding, the use of AI could add up to $60 billion to GDP over the next decade. But who is actually going to benefit from this, and where are we getting these numbers from? Also, we explain the blossoming $…

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TV on the radio 32:19

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This week, we're talking TV. What we see on our screens and what goes on behind the scenes -- and how that shapes the political landscape. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible. If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundpoliticsnotes. Sound Politics is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the …

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Episode 870: Restrictions for Mail-In Voting and Voter ID on the Ballot in Maine Nov. 4th Even Though Voter Fraud in Maine is Almost Nonexistent 1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 26, 2025 Restrictions for Mail-In Voting and Voter ID on the Ballot in Maine Nov. 4th Even Though Voter Fraud in Maine is Almost Nonexistent Maine voters decide November 4th whether adding more ID and mail-in voting restrictions for most voters justifies preventing almost nonexiste…

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Episode 869: Appeals Court Affirms North Carolina’s Jim Crow-Era Returning Felon Voting Law is Unconstitutional, and Questions Why It Wasn’t Repealed 1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 25, 2025 Appeals Court Affirms North Carolina’s Jim Crow-Era Returning Felon Voting Law is Unconstitutional, and Questions Why It Wasn’t Repealed The striking down of an 1877 Jim Crow-era law making it a crime for citizens convicted of a felony to vote when their rights had not yet…

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Ep. 553: Ask for Clarification, an Easy Way to Unclutter & a “Use It Up” Epiphany 31:56

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We talk about why asking for clarification is so important—yet it’s an easy step to skip. We also mention a listener’s great hack for nudging her kids to unclutter, and we discuss the urge to “use it up.” Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to the new podcast Since You Asked with Lori Gottlieb and Gretchen Rubin Elizabeth is reading: …

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Episode 868: Legal Action by States Can Move Forward Against Trump’s Restrictive Executive Order on Elections, Says Federal District Judge 1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 24, 2025 Legal Action by States Can Move Forward Against Trump’s Restrictive Executive Order on Elections, Says Federal District Judge President Donald Trump’s March 25th executive order on elections, attempting to override the U.S. Constitution’s grant of election authority to sta…

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Episode 867: New Federal Policy Bans League of Women Voters and Other Pro-Voter Groups from Registering New Americans at Naturalization Ceremonies 1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 23, 2025 New Federal Policy Bans League of Women Voters and Other Pro-Voter Groups from Registering New Americans at Naturalization Ceremonies The League of Women Voters reports that for decades, over 100 local League affiliates assisted new citizens with registering to vote immedi…

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Little Happier: Andy Warhol, Woolworth’s, Air Conditioning, and Roasted Peanuts 3:21

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Our five senses constantly make adjustments and compromises—an observation that explains a cryptic comment by Andy Warhol. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on th…

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Episode 866: South Carolina Supreme Court Decides ‘All elections shall be free and open’ Doesn’t Mean Partisan Gerrymandering is Unconstitutional 1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 22, 2025 South Carolina Supreme Court Decides ‘All elections shall be free and open’ Doesn’t Mean Partisan Gerrymandering is Unconstitutional In June, we told you about a South Carolina state supreme court case challenging the state constitutionality of partisan gerrymandering. The…

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In conversation with Colleen Murrell author of BBC Women Reporting the World 7:41

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Ciara Doherty talks to former journalist and Professor of Journalism at DCU Colleen Murrell about her new book BBC Women Reporting the World which looks at the BBC’s women Foreign Correspondents

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Jimmy Kimmel's cancellation and the Federal Communications Commission's role in it 11:47

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Ciara Doherty talks to Chris Anders from the American Civil Liberties Union about the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live and the impact it is having in American political spheres They also discuss the impact the Federal Communications Commission’s role in the cancellation and what this means for free speech…

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Minister Jack Chambers on the upcoming budget and the Presidential Election 22:52

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Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers joins Ciara Doherty to talk all things about the upcoming budget and discusses Fianna Fáil’s Presidential Election campaign

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Sunday Newspaper Panel 21st September 2025 35:32

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Ciara Doherty is joined by Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon, Law Lecturer Larry Donnelly and CEO of Children’s Rights Alliance Tanya Ward to discuss the biggest stories from the Sunday papers They discuss Sinn Fein backing Independent Catherine Connolly, the plans for the upcoming budget, a controversial week for the Social Democrats and more…

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How did Sinn Fein decide to back Catherine Connolly in the President’s race? 9:27

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Rose Conway Walsh chats to Ciara Doherty about Sinn Fein’s decision to back Independent Catherine Connolly in the Áras race They also discuss the other candidates Sinn Fein considered and what they hope to achieve with this left alliance

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In conversation with Tim Spector 11:29

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Professor Tim Spector, gut health guru, one of the world’s leading researchers on food, health, and the microbiome, has released his new book called 'Ferment' - he joins Anton to talk about the book, our gut health, and more.

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Ask the Expert: Gardening with Brian Burke 13:25

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Joining Anton for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is RTÉ Super Garden judge and Woodie's DIY & Garden Expert, Brian Burke.

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Sale of Irish mobile phone location data: who is buying and selling? 9:02

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A Prime Time investigation has revealed that the exact movements of tens of thousands of Irish phones, from homes to military bases and government offices, are being sold by data brokers. Joining Anton to discuss is Dr. Johnny Ryan from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.

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Neale Richmond on next week's UN General Assembly, the future of UN aid & growing Russian aggression 7:41

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The UN General Assembly opens next week, bringing together leaders and ministers from across the globe. Ireland will be represented by Minister of State for International Development and the Diaspora, Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown. He joins me now to talk about Ireland’s agenda and what he hopes to achieve on behalf of the countr…

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The Bailout Babies with Adam Maguire 7:56

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Born in the boom, raised in the crash, and coming of age in the bailout, journalist Adam Maguire’s new book The Bailout Babies asks: what happens when an entire generation grows up paying for a party they never attended? Adam joins Anton to discuss.

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What’s Going On with Jack Horgan-Jones & Lynn Boylan 22:42

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Joining Anton to go through the main stories from the morning papers is Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin & Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times. Anton is also joined by the Irish Independent’s Personal Finance Editor, Charlie Weston, to discuss SSE Airtricity announcing its second electricity price hike this year & h…

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"The only way to stop Putin is to defeat him militarily in Ukraine" - Cathal Berry 7:25

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Three Russian fighter jets entered Estonian airspace without permission on Friday, prompting an immediate NATO response, which involved sending Italian Air Force F-35 fighter jets to intercept. Joining Anton to discuss is Cathal Berry, former Independent TD and former Commandant in the Armed Ranger Wing.…

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More Happier: For Travel, Familiarity or Novelty? Plus a Flossing Hack & the Pleasure of Routine 23:56

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We explore whether it's better to seek out new experiences or enjoy familiar favorites when traveling. Plus, we share a surprising hack about alternatives to flossing, and how we’re approaching fall routines. Resources & links related to this episode: Learn your Tendency and learn more about the "Four Tendencies" framework "Dentists know you hate f…

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How fanfiction took over the world (and stayed free) 30:04

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Fanfiction has gone from photocopied zines traded at conventions to millions of stories shared online. From smut-filled Harry Potter ships to the fic that birthed Fifty Shades of Grey, we explore fanfiction's growth, its influence on writing and culture, and how Archive of Our Own has stayed free and fan-run in an internet that charges for almost e…

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A high horse and a gaslight walk into a bar (with guest Brandi Kruse) 1:15:45

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Our guest this week is Brandi Kruse, conservative influencer and host of the UnDivided Podcast. We decided to have her on as the nation and our region are still reeling from the murder of Charlie Kirk -- and struggling with how to discuss the event. This episode of Sound Politics touches on some of the toughest political topics to discuss, and we t…

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Episode 865: Justice Department Sues Maine & Oregon for Withholding State Voter Registration and Voting Data from Trump Administration 1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 19, 2025 Justice Department Sues Maine & Oregon for Withholding State Voter Registration and Voting Data from Trump Administration Earlier this summer the Trump Justice Department requested states turn over massive amounts of voter registration, balloting, and election administrati…

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Episode 864: Effort by UT Legislature to Stop Court-Ordered Fair Congressional Map Before the 2026 Midterm Fails, as State Supreme Court Denies Stay 1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 18, 2025 Effort by UT Legislature to Stop Court-Ordered Fair Congressional Map Before the 2026 Midterm Fails, as State Supreme Court Denies Stay We reported September 9th that a Utah state district court ordered a new Congressional district map be drawn by September 25th. Shortly a…

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Ep. 552: Start Your 100-Day Countdown, Try Substack & the Power of Engaging 32:56

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There are about 100 days left in the year, and we discuss why starting your 100-day countdown can make you happier. We also explore a hack that will help you read, learn, and get entertained, and we share interesting responses from listeners about the power of engaging. Resources & links related to this episode: For the Happier Podcast Book Club: A…

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Episode 863: Bipartisan Bill Introduced Banning Members of Congress from Owning or Trading Individual Stocks and Bonds, but Gives Tax Benefits to Them, Too 1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 17, 2025 Bipartisan Bill Introduced Banning Members of Congress from Owning or Trading Individual Stocks and Bonds, but Gives Tax Benefits to Them, Too A bipartisan bill banning members of Congress from owning or trading individual stocks has been introduced in the U.S. House. It a…

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“It’s (Still) the Economy, Stupid.” – Canadian Edition 24:34

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In this special back-to-basics episode of Canada’s Economy, Explained, host Marwa Abdou cuts through the alphabet soup of GDPs, CPIs, and BoC rate cuts to tackle the real questions Canadians keep asking. Why is it easier to trade with the U.S. than across provinces? Why is climate policy so expensive? Why are interest rates cooling inflation but pu…

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Episode 862: American Bar Association Report Recommends Major Democracy Reforms to Boost Confidence in Elections & Reduce Partisan Polarization 1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 16, 2025 American Bar Association Report Recommends Major Democracy Reforms to Boost Confidence in Elections & Reduce Partisan Polarization The American Bar Association has issued a final report and recommendations from its ABA Task Force for American Democracy. The report calls fo…

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Little Happier: A Surprising and Subtle Way to Change Your Habits: Consider Texas 4:06

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Texas’s extremely successful anti-littering campaign illustrates an important principle about habit change: Sometimes changing our habits requires us first to change our identity. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and th…

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Episode 861: Missouri Legislature Passes New Gerrymandered Congressional Map with One More GOP Seat and Moves to Quash Future Citizen Ballot Initiatives 1:30

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American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 15, 2025 Missouri Legislature Passes New Gerrymandered Congressional Map with One More GOP Seat and Moves to Quash Future Citizen Ballot Initiatives The Missouri Senate approved a new mid-decade Congressional map Sept.12th, manipulated to gain one more GOP seat and preserve a majority …

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Concerns mount over EU plans to scan private pics for child sexual abuse content 5:46

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It’s crunch time for “chat control”, the European Commission's plan to scan private messages and report content suspected of being child sexual abuse.By FRANCE 24 English

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In Conversation with Justin Currie 12:03

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For more than three decades, Justin Currie has been front and center of Del Amitri. Now, he’s turned the spotlight on himself with a new book, sharing not just the stories behind the music, but also his recent Parkinson’s diagnosis and how it’s shaped his outlook. He joins Anton in conversation.

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The National Ploughing Championships 2025 kicks off next week 3:20

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The National Ploughing Championships start next Tuesday and will run across three days from the 16th to the 18th in Co. Offaly. Anton is joined by the Assistant Director of the National Ploughing Championships, Anna-Marie McHugh, to preview the event.

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Childhood obesity and the socioeconomic factors at play 10:42

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A new study led by the University of Sidney with researchers from University College Cork has found that family-based programmes aimed at promoting healthy eating for children are not effective in preventing the risk of obesity. According to the HSE, 1 in 5 children across the country is overweight or obese, and it’s worse for children from lower s…

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A divided America, the growing threat of political violence, and the role of social media 20:01

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In the wake of the murder of U.S. political commentator Charlie Kirk, questions about the deepening political divide in America have once again come to the fore. But this isn’t just an American story; here in Ireland, we’ve also seen how political figures are increasingly subjected to threats, intimidation, and even violence. Joining Anton to discu…

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Anton’s Sunday Newspaper Panel September 14th 45:08

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Joining Anton to go through the Sunday papers is Frances Fitzgerald, former Tánaiste and Member of the European Parliament, who is a senior advisor at Teneo; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner; and Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West & party spokesperson for Housing…

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The best teen TV dramas from our formative years 10:36

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From Dawson’s Creek to Euphoria, teen TV dramas have shaped whole generations, giving us characters we grew up with, storylines that felt like our own, and soundtracks we’ll never forget. Tom Dunne is joined by broadcaster and presenter, Sarina Bellissimo & Brian Lloyd, film critic, to discuss why these shows meant so much to us then, and why they …

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Ask the Expert: Dog Behaviour 18:31

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Joining Tom Dunne for this week's episode of Ask the Expert is Nanci Creedon, Clinical Animal Behaviourist.

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Population growth & changing demographics north and south of the border 11:50

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According to a recent report by the Department of Finance, Ireland's population could reach 7.6 million people under the right conditions. But how would that change Ireland, both north and south of the border? Joining Tom Dunne to discuss is Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU.

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Voices of neurodiversity: Maja Toudal on advocacy and inclusion 11:12

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AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity, and Autism Europe have been hosting a three-day international congress bringing together autistic people, advocates, researchers, and policymakers from across the globe. Joining Tome Dunne to talk about the event and the challenges facing people who are neurodivergent is Maja Toudal, an autistic and ADHD Clinical Ps…

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Mick Flannery on the joys & pressures of being a musician in 2025 10:13

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It can be hard to juggle creating social media content, self-promotion, touring, writing music, and family life, but one man who does it all with grace is Mick Flannery, who joins Tom Dunne to chat about it all.

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What's Going on with Mark Hennessy & Bríd Smith 21:15

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Joining Tom Dunne to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of the Irish Times & Bríd Smith, former People Before Profit TD.

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More Happier: Returning to Routine? 7 Strategies to Make it Easier [Revisited] 28:00

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Feeling the end-of-summer slump? In this revisited episode, we share 7 practical strategies that can help you rebuild your routine for fall—especially if you're dragging your feet. September is the other January, and this “starter kit” for habit change will help you reset without forcing it. Resources & links related to this episode: Better Than Be…

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Should Unelected Judges Be Deciding National Policy? 1:09:52

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Every week, headlines tell us that a single federal judge has blocked a presidential order—sometimes halting major policies for years. But should that be possible? Is it democratic? In this episode, we dig into the rise and fall of universal injunctions—a little-known legal tool that allowed one judge to freeze nationwide policy. With a recent Supr…

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How did an Australian team make the biggest video game in the world today? 30:04

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This week, an Australian video game called Hollow Knight: Silksong is the biggest video game in the world. It’s made by a small team out of Adelaide and has already sold millions of copies worldwide. What could this mean for our quietly successful games industry here in Australia? And why do we still have so much trouble seeing video games as a for…

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Heywood you sign this? Let's Go WA is working on two new initiatives 1:03:04

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Brian Heywood is back in the political spotlight. He’s the deep-pocketed conservative donor behind the group Let’s Go Washington. You may remember him from his initiative efforts last year. He collected hundreds of thousands of signatures for a slate of policies targeting a handful of key Democratic laws. And this week, he announced he's gathering …

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Episode 860: Native Nations Call on the U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold ‘Private Right of Action’ of Citizens to Bring Complaints Under the 1965 Voting Rights Act 1:30

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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 12, 2025 Native Nations Call on the U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold ‘Private Right of Action’ of Citizens to Bring Complaints Under the 1965 Voting Rights Act September 4th, Native nations asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the longstanding right of individuals to bring voting rig…

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Who Decides the Internet’s Trust Rules? Inside the CA/B Forum with Arvid Vermote 16:01

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In this episode of Trust.ID Talk: The Digital Certificate and Identity Security Podcast, host Michelle Davidson is joined by Arvid Vermote, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at GlobalSign, to dive into the Certificate Authority/Browser Forum (CA/B Forum), the decision-making body behind the rules that keep the internet's trust backbone secu…