The Supreme Court has done the unimaginable, repealing the landmark Roe v. Wade decision and stripping Americans of a fundamental right: abortion access. On the latest season of Ordinary Equality, hosts Kate Kelly and Jamia Wilson ask: what now? What does resisting bans and seeking care look like in a world without federal protection of abortion access? How can we build community and support the most vulnerable? How are abortion providers in states where abortion was already severely restric ...
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Being Well Informed discusses trending topics such as police reform, book banning intensified, the Emmett Till Alert App, new and upcoming authors, the Anne Arundel County NAACP Greenbook, judicial reform, long term care insurance, cryptocurrency scams, Maryland Lynching Memorial Project, Education in a Pandemic, and much more. The program, hosted by Claudia Barber, is designed to educate the audience on these trending topics.
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On the eve of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in America, EQUAL MEANS EQUAL has launched the Woman’s Journal 2.0. The Woman’s Journal began as a weekly newspaper in 1870, and was instrumental in mobilizing people across the country to support the 19th Amendment. We hope this new iteration will inspire people nationwide to support the ERA. Kamala Lopez and Natalie White from Equal Means Equal, along with women’s rights attorney Wendy Murphy (@WMurphyLaw) will co-host and interview g ...
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Welcome to Discourse with Wayne Unger—where we cut through the noise and make sense of the chaos. On this podcast, we take a deep dive into the pressing issues shaping our world in politics, law, technology, business, and more. No echo chambers. No corporate influence. Just thoughtful analysis and respectful civic dialogue. Because understanding different perspectives isn’t just important—it’s necessary.
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A movement of millions for equality. This is the official ERA Coalition podcast presented by our media hub, Equal Voices. Together with 290 partner organizations representing over 80 million champions for equality, Equality Talks uplifts and amplifies the voices of this movement, especially from communities most affected by systemic oppression and exclusion from mainstream media. Hosted by nationally acclaimed radio host and Equal Voices Elisa Parker, Equality Talks bridges the intersections ...
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The podcast that explores what happened to the women in history? And puts them into history class. Kelsie and Brooke explore historical topics they find fascinating, pedagogies, and important issues effecting women and girls. Teachers can find dozens of lesson plans, learning materials, films, and articles about women in history on our website www.remedialherstory.com.
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Issues in the News is VOA's premiere news discussion program. We take on the biggest stories of the week and discuss them in detail with those who have unparalleled expertise. Our in-depth analysis goes beyond the headlines, providing you with the inside story on both domestic and international news
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In each episode, we look into a variety of topics to try to find the truth at the heart of American politics and issues of today. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lookingin/support
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Welcome to the Lieb Cast Podcast—where we break down complex laws, scrutinize politics, and shatter biases with a dash of snark. Education, not indoctrination, is our game. Attorney Andrew Lieb, our seasoned host, embarks on a compelling journey to illuminate the often opaque aspects of these topics. Committed to maintaining neutrality amidst political polarization, the Lieb Cast team ensures a dialogue rooted in fact over bias. Our crew examines new laws, probes the effect of political envi ...
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Medicine, Money, and Middlemen: A Deep Dive into U.S. Drug Costs
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43:39Send us a text Discourse is now a Top 40 News Commentary podcast in the U.S. on Apple Podcasts. Help us keep this show commercial free by becoming a subscriber and supporting us with a monthly monetary donation. Visit discoursepod.org and click the Support button today! Decoding Prescription Drug Prices: A Deep Dive into the Hidden Costs and Execut…
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S5E20 Echoes of Anti-Women Nazi Facism
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1:02:42In this episode Kelsie and the RHP Director of Research, Jacqui Nelson, discuss the echoes of Nazi fascism and misogyny in modern society. They discuss the role misogyny plays in authoritarianism and the Lebensborn program. History doesn’t repeat, it echoes. Let’s get into this. Allen, Ann Taylor. "Feminism, Venereal Diseases, and the State in Germ…
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S5E19 The Small and the Mighty with Sharon McMahon
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48:00In this Episode, we hear from “America’s Government Teacher” about her new book, The Small and the Mighty, which discusses unsung heroes throughout American history. McMahon published a regular newsletter called the Preamble where she tackles contemporary politics. Let’s get into this! Get FREE Learning Materials a…
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Diplomatic Gifts or Glaring Grifts: Examining the Qatar Plane
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Trade Talks & Habeas Suspension: The Latest from the Trump Administration
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26:49Send us a text Discourse is now a Top 60 News Commentary podcast on Apple Podcasts! For us to continue this work commercial-free, please join us as a subscriber to provide a monthly monetary contribution. Visit www.discoursepod.org and click Support. Analyzing Trump's Tariffs and Habeas Corpus Controversy In this episode of Discourse, hosted by Way…
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In this episode Kelsie chats with Amanda Zurawski. Amanda is an American reproductive rights activist known for her role in suing the state of Texas in Zurawski v. State of Texas after she went into septic shock twice during her pregnancy after being denied an abortion. Amanda is an activist on the front lines, but a little known fact about her is …
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The Brewing Constitutional Crisis: Trump's Immigration Actions Clash with Free Speech and Due Process
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51:23Send us a text In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger discusses the contentious legal and political issues surrounding deportations under the Trump administration. The focus is on the case of Kmar Rega Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador despite a court order. Wayne breaks down the legal nuances of due process, hearsay, and the First Am…
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In this episode, Davida Siwisa James is back for another interview to discuss the amazing women, often erased from the story of the American Revolution. Buckle up– Kelsie and Brooke learned a lot here. James’ book, Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill, published by Fordham University Press, traces 400 years of West Harlem history, including its iconic a…
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In this episode, Kelsie and Brooke discuss politics, tyranny, and the importance of teachers staying ahead of authoritarian efforts to control schools and promote patriotic curriculum. They reference Timothy Snyder’s book On Tyranny which is a worthy read for those who want to learn more. Get FREE Learning Materials…
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Are books for the blind being banned? Why? How have things changed in 2025 for libraries across the country? These and many more questions are addressed in today's episode of Being Well Informed with founder of everylibrary.org, Patrick Sweeney. Being Well Informed is an educational podcast aired regularly on most available podcast platforms such a…
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Send us a text Trade Wars: Assessing Trump's Tariffs In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger delves into the intricacies of tariffs, focusing on President Trump's recent implementation of tariffs on a wide array of imports. The episode breaks down what tariffs are, how they function and their economic effects, especially in a globalized econ…
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In this episode, Kelsie interviews Lisa Endo Cooper and Bremond Berry MacDougall who met on the first day of seventh grade and quickly discovered their shared love for books. Together, they read everything they could get their hands on—from Anne of Green Gables to War and Peace. Forty years, five children, other careers, and countless books read la…
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Authority in Action: The Scope of US Presidential Powers
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28:47Send us a text Understanding Presidential Authority In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley nerd, explores the scope of presidential authority in the United States. Unger breaks down the constitutional and statutory powers vested in the presidency, referencing specific clauses from Article II of the…
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In this episode, Kelsie interviews Rachelle Bergstein, a lifestyle writer, author, and editor, focused on style, pop culture, and families. She is the author of three books: Women from the Ankle Down, Brilliance and Fire, and The Genius of Judy. Find out more at www.RachelleBergstein.com. Get FREE Learning Materials…
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Messaging Missteps: Unpacking the Discussion of War Plans on Signal
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36:43Send us a text Security Breach: Journalist Accidentally Added to Government Signal Thread In this episode of 'Discourse,' host Wayne Unger explores the ramifications of a recent security lapse where top national security officials accidentally included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a secure messaging thread on Signal. The conversation focuses on t…
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Tsunami: Nationwide Injunctions and Trump's EO to Close the Education Department
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29:34Send us a text Tsunami: Nationwide Injunctions and Trump's EO to Close the Education Department In this episode of 'Discourse,' host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley nerd, delves into the Trump administration's controversial executive order to close the Department of Education. Unger explores the constitutional and legal chall…
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It's Absurd: Injunctions Against the Trump Administration's Immigration Enforcement and Defiance of Court Orders, Plus the Equal Rights Amendment
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49:06Send us a text Dissecting the Trump Administration's Legal Controversies, Calling for New Leadership in the Democratic Party, and Discussing the Equal Rights Amendment In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Ungar examines key legal issues and recent governmental actions. The episode features an in-depth critique of the Trump administration's defi…
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Hope for peace and fear of tariff - March 14, 2025
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25:00Armenia and Azerbaijan finalized the text of a peace agreement Friday aimed at establishing formal relations that would end decades of conflict. We get insights on the significance with Ben Dubow, Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Democratic Resilience Program at the Center for European Policy Analysis. Also, President Donald Trump openly challeng…
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From Columbia Protests to the Supreme Court: First Amendment Issues with Green Card Revocations & Conversion Therapy Bans
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41:27Send us a text Exploring Legal Boundaries: Green Card Revocations and Conversion Therapy in the U.S. In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former tech professional, delves into two significant legal issues: the Trump administration's revocation of a Columbia University student's green card and the Supreme Court's decis…
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The Triple Threat: Republican Education Shifts, Trump's Bipolar Tariffs, and Texas Measles
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58:30Send us a text Analyzing the Measles Outbreak and Public Education Under the Trump Administration In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger delves into a busy week under the Trump administration and the chaos in global events. Key topics include President Trump's rehiring of terminated federal employees and fluctuating tariffs impacting Canada…
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In this episode, Kelsie and Brooke discuss the history of the Equal Rights Amendment and the work Remedial Herstory has been doing to advocate for its immediate publication. This episode takes you from 1923 when Alice Paul wrote it to the last day of Biden’s presidency. Buckle up! Get FREE Learning Materials at …
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Seeking a deal with Iran and Europe pulls together - March 07, 2025
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25:00U.S. President Donald Trump says he sent a letter to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei seeking to negotiate a nuclear deal. We talk to Alex Vatanka, a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute. Facing the prospect that the United States might cut them adrift under President Donald Trump, European Union leaders launched a day of emergency talks Thursda…
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Sensitive Locations and the Courtroom: Privacy, Religion, and Immigration Enforcement
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Are There Still Health Disparities in 2025? Guest: Dr. L. E. Gomez
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38:57We unpack the issues of health disparities in the United States in 2025. Our guest, Dr. L. E. Gomez discusses what improvements can be made to health care, and is it a myth that blacks experience less health care as a matter of individual choices made. Dr. Gomez is an ER physician and consultant. Dr. Gomez is also a social activist who has a new ro…
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Diplomacy and Rights: Unraveling Ukraine Tensions, LGBTQ+ Marriage Debates, and Press Freedom Challenges
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46:05Send us a text Discourse Episode: Analyzing Tense Political Dialogues & Press Dynamics In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley professional, delves into three pressing stories shaping the current landscape in politics, law, and media. The first story covers a heated exchange in the Oval Office betwe…
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Trump-Zelenskyy meeting falls apart - February 28, 2025
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25:00A White House meeting between U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky fell apart in front of the whole world after Vice President JD Vance questioned Zelenskyy’s thankfulness. It had been hoped that the two would make a deal that gave the U.S. minerals deal in exchange for a security agreement. The White House put out a statement that…
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Understanding the Looming Constitutional Crisis
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33:07Send us a text Understanding the Rule of Law Amidst Constitutional Crises In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor at Quinnipiac University, explores the concept and importance of the rule of law, diving deep into the potential constitutional crises posed by the actions of the Trump administration. Unger emphasizes the histor…
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Breaking Tradition: Quantum Computing and Trump’s Presidency
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40:42Send us a text Quantum Leaps and Political Turmoil: Unpacking Microsoft's Quantum Breakthrough and Trump's Second Term Disruptions In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley professional, delves into two major topics reshaping the world today. First, he breaks down Microsoft's recent announcement on th…
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Send us a text Welcome to Discourse with Wayne Unger—where we cut through the noise and make sense of the chaos. On this podcast, we take a deep dive into the pressing issues shaping our world in politics, law, technology, business, and more. No echo chambers. No corporate influence. Just thoughtful analysis and respectful civic dialogue. Because u…
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The Politics of Airline Safety and Government Regulation
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39:25Send us a text Navigating the Chaos: Airline Safety, Trump Administration Policies, and Constitutional Challenges In the inaugural episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger tackles breaking news concerning a Delta regional jet crash in Toronto, analyzing potential causes and implications tied to recent reductions in FAA staff by the Trump administrati…
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Tense negotiations continue with Ukraine as Trump pushes for deal to end war - February 21, 2025
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25:00U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday pushed Kyiv to sign a critical minerals agreement while Washington pursues talks on ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Ramping up criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in what has been a remarkable turn in U.S. policy and relations with Kyiv and Europe. Conversations with Michelle Michot Foss, Fello…
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European and NATO allies hear major shifts in U.S. policies - February 14, 2025
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25:00U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss plans for ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. But that was overshadowed by his address to conference attendees. Analysis with Daniel Hamilton Senior non-resident Fellow at the Brookings Institution and Senior Fe…
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The debate over US foreign aid - February 07, 2025
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25:00The Trump administration has shuttered the United States Agency for International Development, known as USAID. Most of the foreign aid that the U.S. distributes flowed from this agency. The U.S. State Department will take over the distribution of aid. Some people think the aid should be cut altogether and others say it should continue. We talk to b…
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S5E12 Women in the Harlem Renaissance
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1:03:59In this episode, Kelsie interviews Davida Siwisa James about the overlooked contributions of women during the Harlem Renaissance. James’ book, Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill, published by Fordham University Press, traces 400 years of West Harlem history, including its iconic architecture and luminaries. Highlights include Regina Anderson Andrews, …
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Escalating crisis in Congo and collision in the skY - February 01, 2025
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25:00A brewing crisis in Africa as Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo's largest city said they want to take their fight to the far-off capital, Kinshasa. Congo’s president has called for a massive military mobilization to resist the rebellion, and his defense minister rejected calls for talks. Efforts are continuing to retrieve the two airc…
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In this episode, Kelsie interviews Kathryn Gehred, a documentarian in the real meaning, of Martha Washington’s Letters. Gehred is a women's historian and documentary editor. She was one of the team of editors who published the 2022 Papers of Martha Washington, the first scholarly edition of Martha Washington's letters. She hosts a podcast called “Y…
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Trump begins installing America first policies - January 24, 2025
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25:01In his first major address since taking office, President Donald Trump tells global business leaders at the World Economic Forum that America is open for business. He promised countries lower taxes if they bring manufacturing to the U.S. and threatened to impose tariffs if they don’t. A conversation with economist David Kass, Clinical Professor of …
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In this episode, Kelsie and Brook discuss the status of women’s history in secondary US classrooms and the exciting progress Remedial Herstory has made in moving the needle on gender parity. Get FREE Learning Materials at www.remedialherstory.com/learn Support the Remedial…
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Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban and the ERA debate - January 18, 2025
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25:00The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company. President-elect Donald Trump had called on the court to keep the ban on hold until after he takes office Monday and vows to save the app. We talk with Damian Rollison, director of market insights with SOCi, an…
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President Biden declares Equal Rights Amendment law of the land - January 17, 2025
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14:05U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday called the Equal Rights Amendment "the law of the land," backing an effort to enshrine the change into the U.S. Constitution more than a century after the guarantee of gender equality was first proposed. However, in a rare joint statement, the archivist and deputy archivist of the United States said Tuesday that t…
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Steve Brigham, Author of Level the Playing Field
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20:37When you think of sports, you think of the game played on the same field. The rules are known and abided by. Why is this not the case when considering disparities in our society. We will discuss 8 racial myths. Today's episode discusses the first myth, America provides an equal playing field for all. Steve Brigham, author of Level the Playing Field…
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Trump sentencing and the Earth records its hottest year ever - January 10, 2025
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25:00President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday to no punishment at all in his hush money case. He says the case was politically motivated and maintains his innocence. We speak with Mark Sedlander, a trial attorney and litigator whose practice consists of white-collar defense and government investigations. Earth recorded its hottest year ever in …
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Steel deal hits a brick wall and new alcohol cancer warning - January 03, 2025
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25:00U.S. President Joe Biden officially blocked Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9-billion purchase of U.S. Steel Friday over national security issues, dealing a fatal blow to the contentious merger plan with the Japanese company. We speak with Scott Laing, a professor at the School of Management, University at Buffalo. The U.S. Surgeon General calls for wa…
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Chaos in South Korea and making workers come back to the office - December 27, 2024
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25:00South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly has voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo. We talk with Victor Cha, president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. And, After years of working from the comfort of home, workers are being told it’s time to…
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U.S. economic uncertainty & China’s loss is Vietnam’s gain - December 20, 2024
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25:00Donald Trump seemed poised to inherit a relatively strong economy when he begins a second term in January, but things may be changing. And during the first Trump administration tariffs on China proved to be a boon for Vietnam. Will that happen again?By Scott Walterman
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Syrians celebrate freedom while Sudan becomes biggest humanitarian crisis ever - December 14, 2024
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25:00Thousands of Syrians gathered Friday in Damascus' historic main mosque for the first Muslim Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, while giant crowds celebrated in the capital's largest square. We spoke with Paul Salem, vice president for international engagement with the Middle East Institute. While Syria, Ukraine, the Middle E…
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AI in Real Estate Tech: Navigating Ethical Compliance
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42:31Attorneys Andrew Lieb and Claudia Cannam discuss AI, discrimination, and compliance in real estate tech. Claudia shares insights from her recent CLE on training unbiased AI for tenant screening and property listings, addressing regulatory guidance, bias correction, and compliance strategies. They explore the balance between innovation and ethics, o…
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The problems of TikTok and plastic
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25:00TikTok edged closer to being banned in the United States after it lost an appeal on Friday against a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company by January 19. UN talks on plastic pollution concluded in Busan, South Korea Monday without reaching an agreement. This was supposed to be the fifth and final round to pro…
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There's relief over a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, but the Lebanese are now facing the realization of the challenges that lie ahead. The U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement raises multiple questions. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday pledged big tariffs on the United States' three largest trading partners - Canada, Mexico and Chi…
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S5E9 Tara Dower Holds FKT on Appalachian Trail
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39:58In this episode, Kelsie interviews Tara Dower, the world record holder on running the Appalachian Trail. Dower ran an ultra marathon every day for 40 days straight to knock down the male held record. This is a herstory making woman. Let’s get into this! Get FREE Learning Materials at www.remedialherstory.…
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