Every weekday our global network of correspondents makes sense of the stories beneath the headlines. We bring you surprising trends and tales from around the world, current affairs, business and finance — as well as science and technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Get a daily burst of illumination from The Economist’s worldwide network of correspondents. Our reporters dig past the headlines to get to the stories beneath—and to stories that aren’t making headlines, but should be. A unique perspective on the issues and events shaping your world. Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ at http://www.economist.com/podcastsplus-intelligence. If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For ...
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The London School of Economics and Political Science public events podcast series is a platform for thought, ideas and lively debate where you can hear from some of the world's leading thinkers. Listen to more than 200 new episodes every year.
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A podcast that critically examines the working-class struggle through the lens of MMT or Modern Monetary Theory. Host Steve Grumbine, founder of Real Progressives, provides incisive political commentary and showcases grassroots activism. Join us for a robust, unfiltered exploration of economic issues that impact the working class, as we challenge the status quo and prioritize collective well-being over profit. This is comfort food for the mind, fueling our fight for justice and equity!
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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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Join world-renowned economist and Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs for lively conversations with the authors of scintillating, inspiring and remarkably important books about history, social justice, and the challenges of building a decent world. Learn more and get involved at bookclubwithjeffreysachs.org. The Book Club with Jeffrey Sachs is brought to you by the SDG Academy, an initiative of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Produced by Karena Joslin. Audio editing ...
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Raising workers’ voices to make sure they are heard in the economic policy debate.
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Passionate about modern feminist issues? Want to learn more about how today's political, academic, and cultural leaders strive for a future of universal equality and justice? Join NOW President Christian F. Nunes in a new podcast dedicated to intersectional feminist discussions in American society with leaders in entertainment, sports, politics, and science. From conversations on constitutional equality, to economic justice and reproductive rights, listeners will find new ways to learn, enga ...
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The Taxcast is a monthly podcast/radio show from the Tax Justice Network with the latest from the world of tax havens, financial secrecy and tax abuse. We explore these most challenging ethical and economic issues of our times with transformational economic analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Available on most podcast apps: https://pod.link/620020246 Website: https://podcasts.taxjustice.net/production/taxcast/ Subscribe by email: naomi [at] taxjustice.net
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It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America, this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We strive to dispel the misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system.
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Learn 50+ Years of Economics in 10 mins a day. Go watch my most popular economic lesson here: 👉 go.stevekeen.com 👈 --- Join Dr. Steve Keen as he shows you how he predicted the 2008 Financial Crisis YEARS before it happened. Welcome to Rebel Economics with Dr. Steve Keen, hosted by the distinguished economist, author, and professor known for his critical perspectives on mainstream economics. In this podcast, Dr. Keen dives deep into the world of economics, debunking traditional theories and o ...
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Religion Economics and Politics is a video podcast that addresses financial literacy, economic empowerment, and political issues from a Biblical worldview. Though the financial and political views are presented from a Christian perspective, the principles and concepts are universal in nature and may be applied by anyone.
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Welcome to 'Your Own Voice,' the podcast where we talk about the issues shaping our world today. Join us as we explore topics in politics, economics, and social justice, using the headlines of the day as our guide. From insightful analysis to thought-provoking discussions, we're here to enlighten and empower you with knowledge and perspective. Get ready to find your voice and make a difference with host Kerry Hudson.
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Join Jax on her journey as the lead plaintiff of the first Civil Rights case in U.S. history (Armendariz et al v. City of Colorado Springs et al) to provide undeniable evidence that federal and local law enforcement unconstitutionally spied on Black Lives Matter social justice protestors for their political speech & actions. Jax, aka Jacqueline Armendariz Unzueta, also invites other Colorado Springs, CO community voices to discuss the case and relevant local current events because knowledge ...
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Edible Activist is a podcast that feeds you empowering narratives and perspectives from the voices of emerging black people and people of color in food and agriculture who are stewarding the land, healing communities, and advocating for food justice and economic power across the globe. Hosted by Melissa L. Jones, she interviews a diverse group of everyday growers, farmers, entrepreneurs, artists, and other extraordinary individuals, who exemplify activism in their own edible way!
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Environmental justice and climate change are driving decarbonization across industrial sectors and throughout everyday life. There are many nuanced issues that planners will face as they try to sustainably reshape our world. This podcast will focus on climate and EJ but also bring on associated experts to speak about how these issues affect their fields. From city planning, economic development, transportation, education, national security, mental health, manufacturing, supply chain...we sho ...
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Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard elsewhere in American media. Background Briefing features international and national news, expert guests, policymakers, and critics offering analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural, and social issues. backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia facebook.com/ianmastersmedia
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Unabridged philosophy audiobooks including writing by Plato (Parmenides), Aristotle (Economics), Cicero (On Moral Duties) and Plotinus (Enneads). Topics discussed include ethics, justice, law, logic, metaphysics, God, happiness, love and beauty. Each book has been streamlined by merging separate LibriVox recordings into a single seamless whole with no interruptions. Painting: La Perle et la vague by Paul-Jacques-Aimé Baudry.
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Right now, our energy system is transforming before our eyes and the decisions we make today will shape how we power our world for generations to come. So how do we create a clean energy future without leaving anyone behind? I’m Carolyn Parrs, and for the past 20 years, I've been in the trenches of our energy transition working with startups to utilities helping them bring more clean energy to our grid. The time is now to transform our energy systems to create sustainable and accessible ener ...
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“Questions of Courage” is a video/podcast with Nathaniel Williams, leader of the Youth Section at the Goetheanum. It is an independent and unique look at questions related to technology, education, art, ecology, vocation, community, justice and meaning require a deeper, spiritual take on life. The ability to take up these issues from this perspective is a question of courage.
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How might we envision a society that is more equitable, caring, and regenerative? And if we could envision such a future, how might we transition from where we are today? The Denizen podcast explores these big questions. Our conversations span six themes: economics, politics, technology, culture, justice, and consciousness.
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Dispatch from the Zombie Apocalypse provides a space to reckon with our demons, call out our enemies, and work together to build a better society. DZA is 100% fact-based and firmly grounded in the reality-based community; it rejects "post-truth" politics and holds everyone to account. Each episode contains suggested antidotes, as the purpose of this show is social change, not simply intellectual discourse. *DZA's host is Dr. Jason Scorse, who holds a PhD in Environmental Economics with a min ...
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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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Dynamic, contextual sermons from Pastor Josh Ehrler, who serves a small town ELCA Lutheran congregation in Northern Illinois. Sermons are rooted in scripture and reflect the local community, as well as the movements of the wider world. He and his congregation are affirming of LGBTQ+ personhood and live out their baptismal promise to seek (racial, economic, identity, environmental) justice and peace.
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A regular series exploring issues related to sustainable development and economic justice in low and middle income countries. Produced by the Economic Growth Center at Yale University.
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A guy has discussions with an AI co-host on a variety of topics, including the environment, science, philosophy, social justice, AI, and other subjects - one topic for each roughly 30-minute weekly episode (11:30 AM Thursdays Toronto time) * Powered by OpenAI's GPT 4 1106 preview bot, and Microsoft Azure's Speech to Text and Text to Speech technologies (though they are not sponsors) via API. * The Python code that supports podcast functionality is written and maintained by host, creator and ...
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Join hosts Emma Ractliffe and Austin Unruh as they explore what’s broken in our food system, and what it looks like to build something better. Visit agrarianfuturespod.com to join our email list for a heads up on upcoming episodes and bonus content. Agrarian Futures is produced by Alexandre Miller, who also wrote our theme song. Instagram: @agrarianfuturespod Twitter: @agrarianfutures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103857304/
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Class is in session. Interdependent Study is about the learning and unlearning work for social justice and collective liberation. Interdependent Study is hosted by Damien Franze, an angry Black man from Baltimore who wears his heart on his sleeve, and Aaron Hood, an angry white man from Florida who is always thinking. We’re two friends who work in education and share a commitment to social justice. We believe that we are always learning; always arriving. People constantly learn and unlearn b ...
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From the trusted team behind the Tuttle Twins books, join us as we tackle current events, hot topics, and fun ideas to help your family find clarity in a world full of confusion.
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Welcome to "Religion and Justice," a podcast brought to you by the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Hosted by Gabby Lisi (she/they/he) and George Schmidt (he/him/ours), we explore the intersections of class, religion, labor, and ecology, uncovering their implications for justice. This podcast is a space for investigation, education, and organizing around these intersections. Join us as we engage in thought-provoking discussions with experts, foster ...
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#RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily show broadcast from Washington, DC, that will focus on news, politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports, education, business, and finance. If it’s important to you, we will cover it. You will be treated to some of the top minds in education, public policy, and academia, discussing the news of the day and why it matters to us. Visit http://rolandmartinunfiltered.com for more information and to join the #BringTheFunk Fan Club. Your support is vi ...
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Bike Sense: the podcast of The BC Cycling Coalition. Join Host Peter Ladner as he interviews guests to talk about all things related to cycling advocacy, education, and road safety in BC. Listen to stories that can influence changes that make active transportation and mobility safer, more equitable, and more accessible, so we can meet our climate, health, social justice, tourism and economic development goals. Please visit our website at bccycling.ca to find out more about what the BC Cyclin ...
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Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.
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Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just tell you what happened. They tell you why it matters. Every afternoon. Political wonks - get wonkier with The NPR Politics Podcast+. Your subscription supports the podcast and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics
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Economist Michael Zweig discusses recent developments on the labor front and delves into the history of the struggles of working people for union representation and economic justice. The Monthly Labor Report airs the first Tuesday of each month on WPKN and is hosted by Richard Hill.
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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: the history and consequences of two U.S. wars with Iraq; increasing disparity in wealth in the U.S.; coverage of the global social justice movement and related protests challenging the ...
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Bloomberg Daybreak delivers today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. Get informed from Bloomberg's 3,000 journalists and analysts.
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A women-led podcast that spotlights stories of work and activism to humanize and break down economic and racial justice issues. Produced by Veena Hampapur and Saba Waheed.
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Welcome to Voices of the Community, we strive to amplify solutions facing where we live through featuring residents like you, along with change makers, and thought leaders to support our fellow residents and people visiting or working in our area. “Our goal is to feature the unheard comments and stories from communities across our region in hopes to create dialogues to address our common problems and support the change of the status quo.” - George Koster, Creator/Host
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Radical activist citizen journalism. A weekly radio programme on RTRFM (92.1FM), a community radio station based in Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. We bring an independent perspective to the analysis of news and issues and provide a forum for activists, campaigners, academics, advocates and workers denied a voice by the mainstream media. Covering indigenous issues, post-capitalist/anti-capitalist analysis, refugee rights, antifa and all the important environmental, economic and ...
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These podcast episodes act as final grant reports for Convergence Partnership’s grantee partners across the country. The Convergence Partnership is a collaborative of local statewide and national funders working to advance racial justice and health equity. This podcast introduces you to people and organizations who are building social, political, and economic power.
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The Reverend Money Podcast helps faith leaders increase their financial fluency and build a healthier relationship with money. Each episode, less than 10 minutes long, explores a listener-driven question around personal, corporate, or public finance that is relevant to the lived experience of faith leaders. From finally understanding how to calculate your housing allowance to larger issues of faith and justice, each episode is designed to help faith leaders gain confidence around their relat ...
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Who Cares! is a podcast by SEIU 2015, the largest union of long-term care workers in the U.S. Hosted by Arnulfo De La Cruz, President of SEIU 2015, the podcast explores critical issues facing care workers and recipients, including labor rights, economic justice, and the intersection of politics with long-term care.
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Sassy Politics is a weekly political commentary show that’s feminist AF, independent, and unapologetically sassy. Hosted by Christi Chanelle, this podcast breaks down the news with sharp wit, sarcasm, and a side of are-you-kidding-me energy. No corporate talking points. No both-sides nonsense. Just real talk about the issues that matter. From book bans and culture wars to reproductive justice, economic inequality, grassroots movements, and clown behavior in Congress—Christi covers it all thr ...
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Two Baltic female entrepreneurs, both startup CEOs founded this podcast to share their unfiltered and honest experiences building successful startups in the Baltic region. And from Season 2 Aija is leading discussions with female leaders around the day-to-day challenges, struggles, stereotypes, and the journey of building a successful life in the current economic climate. Also, Aija will cover topics like work-life balance, self-care, and mental health. #BalticBossBabes #FemaleEntrepreneurs ...
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JWJ S3, Ep. 2: Alisa Rizo & Community Economic Defense Project
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54:22Justice with Jax: Season 3 continues to chronicle the story of the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado case, Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al., 2023. The setting is the U.S. District 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Your host Jacqueline Armendariz Unzueta, aka Jax, documents the voices of the Colorado Springs comm…
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Charles Stanton and Kira Kramer Discuss Civic Engagement, Economic Inequality, and the Path to Social Justice
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28:44Charles Stanton and Kira Kramer discuss the state of social justice in the U.S., highlighting issues of civic engagement, economic inequality, and the impact of the current administration. Kira notes the overworked and stressed population, lack of empathy, and the shift towards competitive authoritarianism. Charles emphasizes the breakdown of insti…
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Count their losses: Russia casualties hit 1m
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19:50As the number of Russian dead and injured in Ukraine reaches a grim milestone, what do these losses signify about Vladimir Putin’s strategy? Though misinformation is growing, the armies of fact-checkers are shrinking, forcing them to assess which lies may do the most harm (7:42). And why cheese rolling could become a protected item of British herit…
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Count their losses: Russia casualties hit 1m
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19:50As the number of Russian dead and injured in Ukraine reaches a grim milestone, what do these losses signify about Vladimir Putin’s strategy? Though misinformation is growing, the armies of fact-checkers are shrinking, forcing them to assess which lies may do the most harm (7:42). And why cheese rolling could become a protected item of British herit…
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Trump Travel Ban; Musk Doubles Down on Tax Bill Attacks
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16:35On today's podcast: 1) President Trump signs a travel ban for 12 countries. The president is reinstating one of the most controversial measures from his first term after an attack in Colorado that targeted an event supporting Israeli hostages. The travel ban announced Wednesday covers Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Gu…
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Our Love-Hate Relationship with Billionaires (with Evan Osnos)
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1:14:20There are less than 1,000 billionaires in the U.S. Why do they matter so much? New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos joins Preet to discuss his new book, “The Haves and Have-Yachts,” which paints a broad portrait of the lives of the ultrarich, the state of American oligarchy, and the dire wealth disparity in this country. Plus, Preet answers questions…
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June 4, 2025 - Robert Hockett | Oleh Kotsyuba | Mohsen Milani
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1:00:45Trump Digs the Deficit Hole $2.4 Trillion Deeper to Punish the Poor and Reward the Richest | Trump Sells Out Ukraine Again in His Call Today With Putin | Trump Pressure Iran to Sign or Get Bombed, Making a War That Will Not Be a Cakewalk More LikelyTrump Digs the Deficit Hole $2.4 Trillion Deeper to Punish the Poor and Reward the Richest | Trump Se…
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Data Difficulty: How DOGE Could Hurt The Census And More
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14:05The Trump administration team that calls itself the Department of Government Efficiency has gathered a ton of data on people in the U.S. — often without providing answers on exactly how it will be used. Data experts fear that will many people wary of answering the census and crucial government surveys that produce monthly jobs numbers and other key…
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Losing 10,000 Farms a Year — And How to Reverse It with Brian Reisinger
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58:15Are fewer, bigger farms putting our entire food system at risk? That’s the warning at the heart of Land Rich, Cash Poor, the latest book by Brian Reisinger. In it, he explores the forces—technological, political, and economic—that have hollowed out rural America and made it harder than ever to keep a family farm alive. Drawing from his own multigen…
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595. What Is The Difference Between a Peaceful Protest and Domestic Terrorism?
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Between The Lines (broadcast-affiliate version) - June 4, 2025
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29:00New York Times best-selling author Andra Watkins: ‘Project Esther’ Advocates Suppression of Pro-Palestinian Protest, Equating All Dissent with Terrorism Progressive Democrats of America Executive Director Alan Minsky: Passive Democrats Fail to Convene Emergency Meeting to Confront Trump’s Assault on Democracy Defend and Recruit organizer Umme Hoque…
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Healthcare Equity Makes Everyone Healthier
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31:45In 2025, Black women in the U.S. still can’t get the quality healthcare their white peers often receive. The history of bias in this country continues to play out through social determinants of health, from poverty to whether or not people have access to clean water. Despite the many questions that remain around women’s health, the Trump administra…
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Fascism, authoritarianism, and the far-right insurgency here in the United States and in Europe are on the rise and undoubtedly devastating for all of us. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Donald Trump and the Far-Right Insurgency in Europe” by Gary Younge in Hammer & Hope, which outlines and analyzes the history, rise, leaders, and man…
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The election of South Korea’s new president represents a resounding rejection of the political turmoil that preceded the campaign. Our correspondent explains the domestic and international challenges ahead. How Africa’s diaspora is shaping Afrobeats (10:06). And why culling dingoes in Australia may be a mistake (16:44). Listen to what matters most,…
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The election of South Korea’s new president represents a resounding rejection of the political turmoil that preceded the campaign. Our correspondent explains the domestic and international challenges ahead. How Africa’s diaspora is shaping Afrobeats (10:06). And why culling dingoes in Australia may be a mistake (16:44). Listen to what matters most,…
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Trump Blasts Xi on Trade Talks; Musk Slams Tax Bill
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17:30On today's podcast: 1) More tensions between the U.S. and China as President Trump says Xi Jinping is extremely hard to make a deal with. Tensions between the two countries are increasing, with the US recently barring the shipping of critical jet engine parts to China and seeking to slap fresh curbs on Huawei Technologies Co. chips, among other mea…
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Should a president have unchecked authority to impose tariffs on foreign nations? In an excerpt from this week’s Insider episode, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Court of International Trade’s unanimous ruling that President Trump exceeded his authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping…
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June 3, 2025 - William Arkin | Halie Soifer | Johnathan Buma
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1:02:53The Pentagon's Slow Learning Curve on Asymmetrical Warfare | The Latest Attacks on Jewish Americans As Our President Continues to Signal his Anti Semitic Leanings | A Former FBI Counterintelligence Whistleblower on the Wrecking of the FBI by Patel and Bonginobackgroundbriefing.org/donatetwitter.com/ianmastersmediabsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bs…
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How President Trump's Pardons Are Challenging Political Norms
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13:03The federal pardon power is one area where presidents have unchecked authority. President Trump is using that authority in ways that challenge long-standing political norms. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson. This podcast was produced by Bri…
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Texas GOP Gerrymander, Tulsa’s $105M Road to Repair, Joni Ernst & Moral Monday Arrest
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1:58:336.2.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas GOP Gerrymander, Tulsa’s $105M Road to Repair, Joni Ernst & Moral Monday Arrest MAGA strikes again, in Tarrant County, Texas, commissioners are set to vote on a new political map after two months of debate over whether Republicans are trying to politically or racially gerrymander the county. Tulsa's first Bla…
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Season 4, Episode 10: Ilan Pappè, Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic & A Very Short History of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
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53:26Send us a text Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Prof. Ilan Pappè, historian at Exeter University, UK, for an in-depth conversation on one of the most enduring and contentious issues of our time: the Israel-Palestine conflict. Drawing on Pappè’s powerful new books—Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic and A Very Short History of the Isr…
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S2: E7 - Shaping Policy for Sustainable Decarbonization
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59:38Send us a text I almost decided to name this episode, "so this is why we can't have nice things." On our last episode, Doug Houseman and Mark Jacobson showed us what's possible albeit challenging from a technical perspective. This episode Eric Beightel (Federal Strategy Director, Environmental Science Associates) and Josh Kaplowitz (Senior Counsel,…
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Britain, alongside other European countries, faces rising threats to its security. But a bold new strategy to bolster its defence forces risks being underfunded. Investors may be losing faith in long-term government bonds as a safe haven (8:42). And why a surprising number of French adults are choosing to be baptised (16:27). Listen to what matters…
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Britain, alongside other European countries, faces rising threats to its security. But a bold new strategy to bolster its defence forces risks being underfunded. Investors may be losing faith in long-term government bonds as a safe haven (8:42). And why a surprising number of French adults are choosing to be baptised (16:27). Listen to what matters…
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Trump Presses Senators to Embrace House Tax Bill; OECD Warns on Tariffs
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17:17On today's podcast: 1) President Donald Trump worked the phones Monday and took to social media to try to sway Republican holdouts on his multi-trillion dollar tax bill, encountering conflicting demands from GOP senators even as he urged them to move swiftly. 2) Donald Trump’s combative trade policies have tipped the world economy into a downturn, …
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Contributor(s): Conrad Wolfram | The recent prominence of AI has exposed major deficiencies in education. Not only how much improvement can be made in the pedagogical process with modern technology, but also how the subject-matter has diverged from what's needed in the real world.Maths education has been at the epicentre of this mismatch: required …
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June 2, 2025 - Michael Swaine | Ryan Cooper | George Packer
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1:04:15The Smallest Man With The Biggest Job in America Calls Out China in a Hegemonic Showdown | Trump and Musk's Refugees From an Imaginary White Genocide | Part 2 of George Packer's Atlantic Article on Our Next President, "The Talented Mr. Vance" backgroundbriefing.org/donatetwitter.com/ianmastersmediabsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bsky.socialfaceboo…
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Explaining Trump's Fight With Big Law Firms
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12:13President Trump has issued executive orders targeting certain law firms, seeking to restrict their business endeavors. While some firms have settled, others have fought back. We look at why firms have chosen different paths, and whether Trump's orders — some of which have been struck down in court — present legal questions themselves. This podcast:…
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Poland’s presidential election was a fight between two distinct visions of the country’s future. Our correspondent explains how the nationalist victor, a political newcomer, will shape Europe. Why drunken bar brawls are declining in Britain (7:31). And remembering the “Wonga Coup” mercenary, Simon Mann (12:18). Listen to what matters most, from glo…
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Poland’s presidential election was a fight between two distinct visions of the country’s future. Our correspondent explains how the nationalist victor, a political newcomer, will shape Europe. Why drunken bar brawls are declining in Britain (7:31). And remembering the “Wonga Coup” mercenary, Simon Mann (12:18). Listen to what matters most, from glo…
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Ukraine Strikes Russia Ahead of Talks; Trump-Backed Candidate wins Poland's Election
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17:04On today's podcast: 1) Ukraine staged a series of strikes across Russia, deploying drones hidden in trucks to hit strategic airfields, damaging over 40 Russian aircraft and causing losses of at least $2 billion. Russia launched a drone and missile attack against Kyiv, killing at least 12 people, and Ukraine's Ground Forces Commander announced his r…
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Send us a text Mindf*ck Monday | We’ve all been gaslit — in relationships, at work, and now... in our government. In this week’s Mindfck Monday*, we’re breaking down how gaslighting works, how it damages your sense of reality, and how it’s being weaponized politically right now. We start with the psychology: what gaslighting actually looks like, ho…
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Tolerance and freedom of expression
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1:28:59Contributor(s): Professor Peter Godfrey-Smith | Join us for the Sir Karl Popper Memorial Lecture which will be delivered by Peter Godfrey-Smith who will speak about tolerance and the freedom of expression.Karl Popper suggested that tolerance in political contexts can be self-defeating. “Unlimited tolerance must lead to the disappearance of toleranc…
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Top Economist: Everybody is wrong on Trump’s Trade War
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11:06👉 Learn 50+ Years of Economics in Only 17 Mins Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO7iCv_NsPE -- Who is Dr. Steve Keen? Dr. Steve Keen is an influential economist who has dedicated over 50 years to challenging mainstream economic theories. Since his days as a university student, he has been engaged in a David vs. Goliath battle against conventio…
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June 1, 2025 - Robert Kuttner | Lisa Graves | George Packer
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1:00:52President TACO Zig-Zags on Tariffs as the Senate Takes Up His "Big, Beautiful Bill" Which Some Republicans Want to Cut More and Others Cut Less | Trump Calls Leonard Leo a "Sleazebag" and Regrets Following the Advice of the Federalist Society | The Growing Possibility Our Next President Will Be J.D. Vance Before Trump's Term is Upbackgroundbriefing…
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Shocking S.C. Ocean Blvd Shooting, Trump Ends Black Biz Aid & History Channel Omits Slavery
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2:22:295.30.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shocking S.C. Ocean Blvd Shooting, Trump Ends Black Biz Aid & History Channel Omits Slavery A deadly shooting on South Carolina's Ocean Boulevard leaves 11 people injured--including teens-- and one person dead. Community leaders question whether the dead suspect shot the 11 people before police killed him. Tonight…
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Periods of rapid technological and social unrest are not unique. Over 100 years ago, many of the same conditions existed. What can we learn from this period in American history known as The Gilded Age - and what might it tell us about where the country is heading.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The KPFA Evening News (Saturday) – May 31, 2025
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29:58Weekend Edition of the KPFA Evening News, which is a collaboration of KPFA and KFCF in Fresno. The post The KPFA Evening News (Saturday) – May 31, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.By KPFA
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Ep 330 - Money, Power, and the People with Christopher Shaw
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1:08:05There's an oft-repeated Chris Hedges quote that goes: “I do not fight fascists because I will win. I fight fascists because they are fascists.” Well, that’s how we feel about the banks. Revolutionary change is only possible when people understand the institutions of power. The banking system plays a huge role in perpetuating class division and disc…
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Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, ECB Decision, Vietnam Eco
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39:03Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to the U.S jobs report. In the UK – a look ahead to the ECB’s monetary policy decision. In Asia – a look ahead to economic data in Vietnam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Tariff Twists; Diplomatic Deals; Mango Mania
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28:11President Trump's trade policies were dealt a blow this week as a court said he could use a 1977 emergency law to justify levying tariffs. What comes next? Plus, a look at how the traditional rules of diplomacy have been upended by the Trump administration. And, much ado about mangoes. This podcast: White House correspondents Deepa Shivaram, Franco…
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This episode explores challenging experiences that young people can have when they first enter college and university with enthusiasm for existential, heartfelt questions. It is not uncommon for young people to feel that the attitudes and methods they meet in the classroom and their professors cannot reach deep enough into the questions they are mo…
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A newly formed, private foundation took charge of aid distribution in the territory; a melee ensued. What is the group’s origin, and what is its plan? A pandemic treaty at last agreed by the UN is an important step—even if the most desired signatory was absent (10:54). And a novel exhibition in London shows how to make the most of a museum’s collec…
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A newly formed, private foundation took charge of aid distribution in the territory; a melee ensued. What is the group’s origin, and what is its plan? A pandemic treaty at last agreed by the UN is an important step—even if the most desired signatory was absent (10:54). And a novel exhibition in London shows how to make the most of a museum’s collec…
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President Trump Pushes Powell on Rates; Bessent Says China Talks Stalled
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16:42On today's podcast: 1) A federal appeals court temporarily blocks a ruling that threatens to throw out the bulk of President Trump's tariff agenda. Traders are reassessing their appetite for riskier assets amid concerns over weaker growth and fiscal strain, with the setup being "quite pessimistic" according to an investment officer. 2) President Tr…
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Explosive Diddy Testimony, Trump Tariffs Paused, Musk Quits DOGE, Visa Crisis & RFK Vaccine Update
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2:15:095.29.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Explosive Diddy Testimony, Trump Tariffs Paused, Musk Quits DOGE, Visa Crisis & RFK Vaccine Update Explosive testimony rocks the courtroom in the Diddy trial... His former assistant takes the stand, accusing the hip-hop mogul of repeated sexual assault. We've got the latest from inside the courtroom and what it co…
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May 29, 2025 - Aram Shabanian | Olga Lautman | Chris Hedges
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1:04:00How the Trump Wrecking Crew Are Destroying Our Defense and National Security | How the Media Falls for Trump's Theatre While Ukraine Burns | A Pulitzer Prize-Winning NYT ME Bureau Chief and Veteran War Correspondent on Gaza backgroundbriefing.org/donatetwitter.com/ianmastersmediabsky.app/profile/ianmastersmedia.bsky.socialfacebook.com/ianmastersmed…
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How Trump Has Reshaped The Federal Workforce
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14:41During his 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to "drain the swamp." Now that he's in his second term, how have his efforts to shrink the federal workforce played out? This podcast: White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram, labor and workplace correspondent Andrea Hsu, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro. Th…
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