Politics these days can seem like one big shouting match. Catherine Cullen cuts through the noise. Every Saturday she makes politics make sense, taking you to Parliament Hill and across Canada for in-depth interviews, documentaries and analysis of the week’s news — from across the political spectrum. Because democracy is a conversation, and we’re here for it.
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Democracy Reform Podcasts
Hosted by Micah Sifry, This Old Democracy explores the ideas, movements and people working to rescue our faltering political system -- and rebuild American democracy on a stronger, more inclusive and truly representative foundation. This podcast is produced in partnership with the Center for Ballot Freedom, a cross-partisan nonprofit dedicated to strengthening democracy.
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Social Justice Australia delivers independent analysis, hard facts, and clear solutions for a fairer nation. We explore political reform, Australia’s dollar sovereignty, climate action, and economic justice, without corporate or party spin. Each episode features an audio version of our latest articles, giving you the facts that mainstream media often overlooks. Learn how public money can be used to fund housing, healthcare, education, and sustainable jobs for all. Join us to stay informed, c ...
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Mark Kenny takes a weekly look at politics and public affairs with expert analysis and discussion from researchers at The Australian National University and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is an independent, non-partisan podcast for discussing Iran-related topics, hosted by Saman Askari, an Iranian-American professional from the San Francisco Bay Area.
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To respond to the challenging times we are living through, physician, humanitarian and social justice advocate Dr. Paul Zeitz has identified “Revolutionary Optimism” as a new cure for hopelessness, despair, and cynicism. Revolutionary Optimism is itself an infectious, contagious, self-created way of living and connecting with others on the path of love. Once you commit yourself as a Revolutionary Optimist, you can bravely unleash your personal power, #unify with others, and accelerate action ...
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Battleground Wisconsin is Citizen Action of Wisconsin’s weekly podcast that features the latest political news from the front lines in the embattled state of Wisconsin. The show features: · Robert Kraig, Executive Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin · Matt Brusky, Deputy Director, Citizen Action of Wisconsin . Claire Zautke, Health Care for All Director
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Citations Needed is a podcast about the intersection of media, PR, and power, hosted by Nima Shirazi and Adam Johnson.
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Democracy’s College: Research and Leadership in Educational Equity, Justice, and Excellence for All
Office of Community College Research & Leadership, University of Illinois
This monthly podcast focuses on P-20 education pathways with a focus on research and leadership that promotes educational equity, justice, and excellence for all students. This podcast is a product of the Office of Community College Research and Leadership, or OCCRL, at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Learn more about OCCRL at occrl.illinois.edu.
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The People’s Cabinet is a bold, solutions-focused podcast hosted by former White House senior aide Dan Koh. Each week, Koh talks with the leaders shaping America’s future — from governors and senators to economists and organizers — about how we move past the chaos and build something better. Guests like Governor JB Pritzker, Senator Tammy Duckworth, Senator Chris Coons, and Larry Summers join to tackle the biggest challenges of our time: economic inequality, healthcare, education, reproducti ...
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The Peter McCormack Show is a podcast covering politics, economics, free speech, and Bitcoin.
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Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. New episodes every Wednesday and Sunday.
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Feed your intelligence with policy research and commentary designed to enhance our liberal democracy. Join Michael Stutchbury and guests every Thursday for your 10 minute briefing. Michael Stutchbury is the former Editor-in-Chief of The Australian Financial Review, a role he held from 2011 until 2024, when he became the masthead's Editor-at-Large. With a career in journalism spanning several decades, and including a stint as a Washington correspondent, he is widely respected for his expertis ...
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HOPE not hate seeks to challenge and defeat the politics of hate and extremism within local communities, building resilience against the politics of hate and fear, at a national and grassroots level and this podcast explores the myriad of ways it does so. Email us at [email protected] for tips, feedback, and opportunities. Printed and Promoted by Nick Lowles of behalf of HOPE not hate, 167-169 Great Portland Street 5th Floor London W1W 5PF
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What would an alternative to capitalism actually look like? A Participatory Economy (also known as Parecon) is a model for a new democratic, fair and green economic system based on democratic planning of the productive commons by self-managing workplaces and neighbourhoods. It describes how a modern economy of millions of people can be organised around solidarity and cooperation instead of competition and greed. In this podcast, co-creator and economist, Robin Hahnel, is joined by fellow adv ...
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The Constitution Unit conducts timely, rigorous, independent research into constitutional change and the reform of political institutions. Our research has significant real-world impact, informing policy-makers engaged in such changes - both in the United Kingdom and around the world. On this channel, you will find the audio recordings of the Constitution Unit's past events.
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For more than two decades the Hoover Institution has been producing Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, a series hosted by Hoover fellow Peter Robinson as an outlet for political leaders, scholars, journalists, and today’s big thinkers to share their views with the world.
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“The Citizen Stewart Show” is an independent, pull-no-punches podcast from The Branch about the perils and promise of education and democracy. Hosted by Chris “Citizen” Stewart, CEO of Brightbeam, a nonprofit national network of activists fighting for educational opportunity and justice for every child. And co-hosted by Kate Malekoff, president of The Branch. “The Citizen Stewart Show” shines light on the dark forces keeping our students, schools, and democracy mired in counterproductive pol ...
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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine (Broadcast-affiliate version)
Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon and Richard Hill
Between The Lines is a weekly syndicated half-hour radio newsmagazine featuring progressive perspectives on national and international political, economic and social issues. Since 1991, Between The Lines has provided in-depth, timely analysis on a wide range of political, economic and social issues including: increasing disparity in wealth in the U.S.; the crisis in the U.S. health care system; international grassroots mobilization to confront global climate change; racism permeating the pri ...
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Critical South unpacks political theory in the context of the global south, to help people understand the political developments, ideas , events and issues of the day.
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The Perspectives Journal Podcast complements the journal and opinions content of Perspectives: A Canadian Journal of Political Economy and Social Democracy, to bring out left-wing ideas and strategy in a new and ever-evolving format. The podcast features interviews with policy experts, to dig deeper into the progressive angles of the issues affecting working-class, ordinary Canadians. Hosted by editor-in-chief, Clement Nocos, the Perspectives Journal Podcast aims to bring forward timely anal ...
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Walking To Fix Our Democracy is a national effort to fix the structure and financing of our political system in order to provide proper representation for the common good of all Americans. It is coupled with a very long walk sparked by Rick Hubbard that began in Los Angeles on October 1st, 2022 and will link up with activists for events in communities and states en route, and finish with an event at the steps of our Capitol in Washington D.C. about 15 months later. Reasons to Fix Our Democra ...
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Real Democracy Now! a podcast answers the question: can we do democracy differently? If you're dissatisfied with the current state of democracy but not sure how it could be improved this is the podcast for you. You'll hear from experts and activists as well as everyday people about how democracy works and how it can be improved. Then you get to choose which reforms you think would make the most difference.
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Join host Tushar Shetty every month as he and expert guests delve deep into one of the world's most culturally diverse, economically vibrant, and politically chaotic regions: South Asia.
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What if the West Coast could chart its own course? What if our innovations, values, and creative energy weren’t diluted by national politics? What if West Coast sovereignty was a dream and a strategy? Welcome to Pacific Time, where host Greg Amrofell—a relentless provocateur who has lived his whole life up and down the West Coast—invites you to imagine bold solutions. We explore how to make the West Coast better if it's undistilled by the faltering American experiment.. Each episode features ...
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Between The Lines is a weekly syndicated half-hour radio newsmagazine featuring progressive perspectives on national and international political, economic and social issues. Since 1991, Between The Lines has provided in-depth, timely analysis on a wide range of political, economic and social issues including: increasing disparity in wealth in the U.S.; the crisis in the U.S. health care system; international grassroots mobilization to confront global climate change; racism permeating the pri ...
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Through interviews with politicians, journalists, activists, and the latest and greatest names in the fight to restore our democracy, the Another Way podcast explores the plans and policies for returning power to the people.
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Social Justice - A Conversation
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Heterodox Out Loud, hosted by HxA president, John Tomasi, is an ongoing podcast featuring conversations with people across the academy and beyond. Listen to insightful, thought-provoking episodes from the HxA community by adding our podcast to your lineup.
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Interviews with Scholars of Intellectual History about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
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Are you ready to transcend polarization and ensure thoughtful citizen participation in our political decision-making process? Democracy is struggling, but we already have the tools to make things better. Join conflict transformation catalyst Duncan Autrey as he reveals the skills and wisdom available to help us co-create the future of democracy. Listen to interviews and talks featuring the many people and concepts ready to help us move forward, including: conflict mediators, dialogue facilit ...
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Podcasts of the Jan Nowak-Jeziorański College of Eastern Europe. We refer to the tradition of the long-time director of the Polish section of Radio Free Europe and talk about democracy and the world.
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The Cārvāka Podcast is a series of long-form conversations hosted by Kushal Mehra. The podcast covers a wide range of subjects where Kushal speaks with a wide range of guests to talk about sports, philosophy, public policy, current affairs, history, economics, etc.
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Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander's, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine. We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at [email protected]
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FedNet, the Future of Public Affairs, presents press conferences from the United States Congress, floor speeches from the U.S. Senate and exclusive, high-level briefing shows to global audiences with an insider’s look at policymaking in the United States Congress.
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What would it take to build the democracy we were promised — but never fully delivered? Perfect Union Pending is a weekly interview show about law, policy, civic life, and what comes after broken systems. Hosted by Taylor Darcy, a civil litigation attorney turned media creator, this show features in-depth conversations with legal experts, policy thinkers, organizers, watchdogs, and everyday people working to make democracy more just, accountable, and accessible. Each week, we dig into the ci ...
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Seminars at Steamboat was founded in 2003 to bring experts on a wide range of public policy topics to the Steamboat community. The seminars are non-partisan and free to the public. The typical format is a 45-to-50-minute presentation followed by a question and answer session. Seminar topics have included the economy, foreign affairs, national security, immigration reform, health care, the media, drugs and sports, the environment, climate change, education, the 9-11 Commission and more.
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The Four Score Project Podcast is a crucial initiative of the New Majority Foundation, dedicated to exploring the complex challenges and promising opportunities facing American democracy in the 21st century. Through insightful interviews with leading thinkers, policymakers, and change-makers, along with in-depth discussions of current events and trends, this podcast serves as a vital platform for fostering informed dialogue and civic engagement.
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Veteran journalist Bill Moyers returns to PBS with Bill Moyers Journal, a weekly program of interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy, and issues facing democracy.
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Let’s share good ideas. 💡 The Centre for Independent Studies promotes free choice and individual liberty and the open exchange of ideas. CIS encourages debate among leading academics, politicians, media and the public. We aim to make sure good policy ideas are heard and seriously considered so that Australia can prosper.
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Higher Ed Now is a production of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. It is a podcast concerning issues and policy in America's higher education system.
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Republic’s new podcast, From Below the Balcony, aims to inform, inspire and entertain. From Below the Balcony will not only look at the monarchy, it will also address wider issues of equality, democracy and how we can create a fairer society. Hosts Graham Smith and Abby Tarttelin will be chatting to some great guests and having interesting conversations about the issues raised by the campaign. From Below the Balcony is aimed at a wide audience, whether you support Republic or not, whether yo ...
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Since 1968, the quarterly journal Telos has served as the definitive international forum for discussions of political, social, and cultural change. Readers from around the globe turn to Telos to engage with the sharpest minds in politics, philosophy, and critical theory, and to discover emerging theoretical analyses of the pivotal issues of the day. Don't miss a single issue—subscribe to Telos today at the Telos Press website, www.telospress.com.
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Social Democrats of the North - Phillips Thompson: Labor Reform Songster
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16:31The prolific satirist-turned-labour-leader penned the first full account of working-class struggles in 19th century Canada. Shortly after Confederation, Canadian cities were teeming with impoverished workers and rapid industrialization. While socialist movements were taking shape across Europe, Phillips Thompson became a leading voice for Canadian …
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Democracy for Sale: The Hidden Cost of Corporate Power
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10:15#CorporateInfluence, #DemocracyForSale, #PoliticalReform, #SocialJusticeAustralia Democracy for Sale reveals how the hidden costs of corporate power in Australian politics harm citizens and hinder fair reforms. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/democracy-for-sale/By Denis Hay
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What does this elected official think about fusion voting and other democracy reforms?
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37:55Three good reasons to check out the latest episode of “This Old Democracy” with guest Brad Lander. Get an insider’s take on this moment in NYC politics Hear from a major party candidate and elected official about how fusion voting and other election reforms have affected their career Feel some hopeful chills coming from a group of young, hearing-im…
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Restorative Practices at work in our schools: are they building stronger student communities?
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29:07Joining Tom in the studio now are two long-time Maryland educators and two of the state’s leading advocates for fostering improvements in student behavior and community-building through a social-science approach called “Restorative Practices.” David Hornbeck is the founding chair and executive director of the non-profit Voices for Restorative Schoo…
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After languishing for years, could a plan now be coming together for Baltimore's 28-acre State Center?
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19:42A new initiative seeks to jump-start one of Baltimore’s biggest and most controversial redevelopment projects. The 28-acre State Center site was the subject of development efforts and lawsuits that go back more than 20 years. Could a new plan, backed by Gov. Wes Moore, see wider use for the property?Maryland's Secretary of the Department of General…
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In this podcast, Kushal and Aadit review the recently concluded test series where India beat West Indies 2-0. They preview the upcoming white ball tour of the Indian team to Australia and the ongoing 50-over women's World Cup.Follow them:X: @ask0704#teamindia #indiavswestindies #womensworldcup2025 #indiavsaustralia ---------------------------------…
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33 We, Us, Ours? Protect LGBTQ Rights & Protect Everyone's Rights? with Shannon Minter
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1:00:27Civil rights aren’t abstractions—they’re lived every day in families, schools, prisons, churches, and courtrooms. Protecting the rights of any minority protects everyone’s rights. So attacks on trans rights have your attention? What if the West Coast held the line on protecting the LGBTQ community—and led the way? In this episode, Greg Amrofell tal…
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After Gaza Hostage/Prisoner Exchange, Ceasefire Lacks Enforcement Mechanisms
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29:00CODEPINK World Court Campaign Coordinator Robert Jereski: After Gaza Hostage/Prisoner Exchange, Ceasefire Lacks Enforcement Mechanisms U.S. Marine veteran Bryce Lockwood: Recounting Israel’s 1967 Attack on U.S. Research Ship during Six-Day War and Its Lasting Impact Former health insurance executive turned whistleblower Wendell Potter: Federal Gove…
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Between The Lines (broadcast-affiliate version) - Oct. 15, 2025
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29:00CODEPINK World Court Campaign Coordinator Robert Jereski: After Gaza Hostage/Prisoner Exchange, Ceasefire Lacks Enforcement Mechanisms U.S. Marine veteran Bryce Lockwood: Recounting Israel’s 1967 Attack on U.S. Research Ship during Six-Day War and Its Lasting Impact Former health insurance executive turned whistleblower Wendell Potter: Federal Gove…
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Gianna Englert, "Democracy Tamed: French Liberalism and the Politics of Suffrage" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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1:13:05Does good democratic government require intelligent, moral, and productive citizens? Can our political institutions educate the kind of citizens we wish or need to have? With recent arguments "against democracy" and fears about the rise of populism, there is growing scepticism about whether liberalism and democracy can continue to survive together.…
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‘Modi’s War?’ The Truth Behind the India-Russia Oil Trade
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7:01Anas Alhajji and Ajay Srivastava explore the dynamics of the India-Russia oil trade. In this episode of Beyond the Indus, Dr. Anas Alhajji, a world-renowned energy markets expert, and Ajay Srivastava, a former Indian Trade Service officer and the founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative, join host Tushar Shetty to explore the dynamics of the…
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Live Special: Prime Minister Farage?
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1:01:59In this special live episode recorded in front of pupils from Hill House and Hayfield schools in Doncaster, David talks to political scientist Rob Ford about whether Nigel Farage is really going to be the UK’s next PM. Is there anything comparable to the prospect of a Farage premiership in British political history? What are the electoral routes th…
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Maryland is seeing a spike in scams online and over the phone. What can you do about it?
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48:45Maryland is among the top 10 states with the largest spike in reports of online scams and fraud in recent years. According to an analysis of FTC data by the investment website BrokerChooser, Maryland saw a 53 percent increase in reports over the past 5 years.Shari Greene joins Midday to discuss the work of the Older and Disabled Persons Unit in the…
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#119 - Curtis Yarvin - The Tyranny of Democracy - The Illusion of Choice
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2:07:31Curtis Yarvin — aka Mencius Moldbug — is the most controversial political thinker alive. In this interview, he lays out his honest analysis of how the modern West is ruled: not by democracy or elections, but by an entrenched oligarchy of institutions, academia, media and the permanent bureaucracy. We explore: – Why democracy is an illusion & always…
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Niall Ferguson, Victor Davis Hanson, and Stephen Kotkin: Three Historians Debate the Era of Trump
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1:19:33Niall Ferguson, Victor Davis Hanson, and Stephen Kotkin are all senior fellows at the Hoover Institution, and this is the first time they have appeared together in a public discussion. The topic: Is the United States in decline or on the verge of renewal? Exploring topics including Donald Trump’s second term and the transformation of the Republican…
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How the World Sees America: Rory Stewart on AI, Healthcare, and America’s Global Role
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45:54Rory Stewart, former UK Cabinet Minister, Member of Parliament, soldier, and co-host of UK’s #1 Podcast “The Rest is Politics,” joins The People’s Cabinet to unpack fear-based politics, the risks of tech monopolies and AI, the credibility of U.S. leadership abroad, and the state of our healthcare. Stewart talks to Dan Koh about: How social media su…
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Justin Stover and George Woudhuysen, "The Lost History of Sextus Aurelius Victor" (Edinburgh UP, 2023)
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1:24:47This book rediscovers a lost history of the Roman Empire, written by Sextus Aurelius Victor (ca. 320-390) and demonstrates for the first time both the contemporary and lasting influence of his historical work. Though little regarded today, Victor is the best-attested historian of the later Roman Empire, read by Jerome and Ammianus, honoured with a …
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Political scientists Jill Sheppard and Pat Leslie join Democracy Sausage to ask whether the Albanese government is strategically waiting or simply drifting through its second term. Why did Labor walk back its modest superannuation tax reform after winning 94 seats? How has Nigel Farage's Reform party overtaken the UK Conservatives with 250,000 memb…
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Professor Stanton and Blanca Pena Expose Political Corruption and Demand Justice Reform Amid Epstein File Controversy
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29:15Professors Charles Stanton and Blanca Pena discussed the delayed swearing-in of Azalea Gravarvala, the daughter of a former congressman, amidst allegations of efforts to prevent the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, which she holds the critical 218th vote. They highlighted the broader issues of political corruption, moral decline, and systemic fa…
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Maryland's debate over charter school funding could soon be settled. Charter school leaders say it's time to look to the future.
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23:25There are about 50 public charter schools in Maryland, educating roughly 24,000 students. 30 of these schools, over half of the total number, are in Baltimore.For some time, there has been a heated debate about funding formulas for public charter schools. Charter schools are independently operated under a contract, or charter, with individual publi…
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Dr. Hahrie Han wants to strengthen democracy. Now, she has help from a MacArthur 'genius' grant.
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14:16Dr. Hahrie Han is a political science professor at Johns Hopkins University and the inaugural director of the SNF Agora Institute.Her research focuses on civic and political participation, organizing to social change.Last week, she was named to the 2025 class of MacArthur Foundation Fellows. She and 21 others were each awarded an $800,000, no-strin…
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Baltimore Jewish Council's Howard Libit on the hostage release, the Gaza ceasefire and the road ahead
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10:56The executive director of the Baltimore Jewish Council reacts to Monday's release by Hamas of the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza, amid a fragile ceasefire agreement and uncertainty about an Israel-Palestine peace.By WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore
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News Brief: The Billionaire-Backed Groups Working to Push Dems Right in 2026 and 2028
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29:50In this News Brie, we detail the major factions seeking to rewrite the history of the 2024 election as "woke" Gone Too Far, downplay Gaza, and prevent economic populism at all costs.
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Does Moral Purity Exist In Geo Politics?
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1:04:53In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about the recent controversy where women journalists were not allowed at the Taliban press conference in New Delhi during their visit. How does one handle moral purity when it comes to geo-politics?Follow Abhijit:X: @Iyervval#taliban #aghanistan #pakistan #pakistanattacksafghanistan------------…
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Ethan A. Everett, "The Investment Philosophers: Financial Lessons from the Great Thinkers" (Columbia Business School, 2025)
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1:17:46What do Warren Buffett and Friedrich Nietzsche have in common? Why does Baruch Spinoza’s understanding of irrational emotions help explain financial markets? How did Voltaire’s success in a bond lottery arbitrage shape his writing? Can David Hume teach an investor when to buck the consensus and when to heed it? Exploring these questions and many ot…
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Madeleine Chalmers, "French Technological Thought and the Nonhuman Turn" (Edinburgh UP, 2024)
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31:50French Technological Thought and the Nonhuman Turn (Edinburgh University Press, 2024) traces a genealogy of thinking and writing about technology, which takes us from the French avant-gardes to the contemporary 'nonhuman turn' in Anglo-American theory via the Surrealists, Gilbert Simondon, and Gilles Deleuze. Tracking the unruly transition from Cat…
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Australia Peace and Neutrality: A Path to Regional Stability
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11:39#AUKUS, #AusPol, #DollarSovereignty, #ForeignPolicy, #Peace, #SocialJusticeAustralia Australia peace and neutrality can strengthen diplomacy, use dollar sovereignty wisely, and build stability across the Indo-Pacific region. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/australia-peace-and-neutrality/By Denis Hay
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Aaron Sheehan-Dean, "Fighting with the Past: How Seventeenth-Century History Shaped the American Civil War" (UNC Press, 2025)
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55:48Civil War Americans, like people today, used the past to understand and traverse their turbulent present. As Dr. Aaron Sheehan-Dean reveals in this fascinating work of comparative intellectual history, nineteenth-century Americans were especially conversant with narratives of the English Civil Wars of the 1600s. Northerners and Southerners alike dr…
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David talks to political theorist Alan Finlayson about what’s gone wrong with political speech and how it can be improved. Why do so many contemporary political arguments feel so sterile? What can we learn from the ancient art of rhetoric about how to do democratic politics better? Does the problem lie with the politicians or with the tools of comm…
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Matthias Egeler, "Elves and Fairies: A Short History of the Otherworld" (Yale UP, 2025)
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42:59Originating in Norse and Celtic mythologies, elves and fairies are a firmly established part of Western popular culture. Since the days of the Vikings and Arthurian legend, these sprites have undergone huge transformations. From J. R. R. Tolkien’s warlike elves, based on medieval legend, to little flower fairies whose charms even Sir Arthur Conan D…
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The Carney government is charging ahead with AI development in an effort to supercharge the Canadian economy and make Canada a global powerhouse — but experts warn that if handled poorly, the technology could be disastrous. Host Catherine Cullen takes a deep dive this week on The House and visits an inventor in Montreal leveraging AI to make a big …
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Why Anti-Protest Laws in Australia are Silencing Democracy
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9:30#Democracy, #FreedomOfSpeech, #PeacefulProtest, #SocialJusticeAustralia Anti-protest laws in Australia threaten the principles of freedom of speech and democracy. Discover how citizens can protect their rights to peaceful protest. https://socialjusticeaustralia.com.au/anti-protest-laws-in-australia-2/…
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Rousuck's Review: 'Hamlet/Black Parade' at the Mercury Theater
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10:18Midday theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Tom now for another of her weekly reviews of Baltimore regional theater. Today, she spotlights Hamlet/Black Parade, now on stage at The Mercury Theater, an artist-run performance space in the heart of Baltimore's Station North Arts District.Produced by the creative team of Motte & Bailey and adapted and d…
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'Hidden Brain' podcaster Shankar Vedantam on a decade probing the mysteries of the human psyche
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38:30The Hidden Brain Perceptions Tour comes to the Lyric Theater in Baltimore Saturday night. The show starts at 7pm. For ticketing information, click here.By WYPR 88.1 Baltimore
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In September 2025 the Broadbent Institute joined left–wing think tanks from Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay and Spain to support the establishment of a global network of think tanks that produce rigorous analysis, foster data-driven debate, and contribute to the search for proposals in defense of democracy. In the declarative agreement beh…
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Different Frameworks for Understanding Institutional Data and Using Data to Attain Student Success
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36:01In this episode, Dr. OiYan Poon—an author, speaker, and race and education scholar—talks with Dr. Nick Branson about the different frameworks for understanding institutional data as well as creative ways that campuses can use a wealth of data to improve support systems that help all students succeed. Dr. Branson is the assistant vice president for …
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In this podcast, Kushal sits down to chat with an Ex Khalistani and they talk about his journey of how he got radicalised and what led to his de radicalisation. What steps do we have to take to make sure the menace of Khalistan does not burn Punjabi society?Follow The Sangha Show:X(Twitter): x.com/TheSanghaShow Discord: discord.gg/5XPWmj9JDs Facebo…
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Dark Forces at Work? Sir Frank Lowy on the Return of Antisemitism | The Stutchbury Sessions
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7:58Subscribe to The Stutchbury Sessions on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM or listen in your browser. In this episode of The Stutchbury Sessions, host Michael Stutchbury reflects on his recent conversation with Sir Frank Lowy — the 95-year-old founder of the Westfield shopping centre empire and one of Australia’s most successful 20th-cen…
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Dark Forces at Work? Sir Frank Lowy on the Return of Antisemitism
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7:58Subscribe to The Stutchbury Sessions on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM or listen in your browser. In this episode of The Stutchbury Sessions, host Michael Stutchbury reflects on his recent conversation with Sir Frank Lowy — the 95-year-old founder of the Westfield shopping centre empire and one of Australia’s most successful 20th-cen…
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Carole King's chart-topping career as a singer-songwriter illuminated in Jane Eisner's new biography
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30:54Carole King was a 19-year-old songwriter from Brooklyn when she wrote "Take Good Care of My Baby" for the pop singer Bobby Vee. In 1961, the song would become one of nineteen Top-Ten hits Carole King would go on to write for other artists over four decades.Ten years after that hit, King recorded an iconic album as a performer that garnered multiple…
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Thad Westbrook: Leading Higher Education Reform at the University of South Carolina
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45:53ACTA’s Nick Down interviews Thad Westbrook, chairman of the University of South Carolina’s (USC) Board of Trustees. Mr. Westbrook earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from USC and his J.D. from the USC School of Law. A member of the USC Board since 2010, he spearheaded the creation of USC’s Center for American Civic Leadership and Publ…
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