The Prout Podcast

Some people criticize public education and would like to replace it with a "voucher system" where they could get public funds and choose the school of their preference. We look at this proposition and see what its merits and demerits are. This audio podcast is also available in a video format: https://youtu.be/UTNaBDPQXbI To learn more about the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout) visit https://proutalliance.org and https://www.prout.info .

This is an episode of The Prout Podcast and Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) is the host. In this episode we are looking at Elon Musk who has acquired so much power that he is now able to play a role in international affairs. As egregious as some of his conduct is, he is only a symptom of a bigger problem: delegating public institutions to private entities. We look at this issue from the perspective of the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout). You can find out more about Prout at https://www.proutalliance.org and at https://www.prout.info

This is the second part of an interview with Chandra Shekhar athe author of a new book, "A Proposal for a World Constitution Based on the Works of Shii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar. In this episode they look into the prospects of setting up a world government in the near future.

This is the second part of an interview with Chandra Shekhara the author of a new book, "A Proposal for a World Constitution Based on the Works of Shii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar. In this episode Dada Jyotirupananda and Chandra Shekara look into the prospects of setting up a world government in the near future.

Special guests Chandra Shekhara and Dada Jyotirupananda discuss whether a world government can help humanity overcome multiple crises in the 21st Century. The discussion is based on Chandra Shekhara's new book "A Proposal for a World Constitution Based on the Works of Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar.

Putting the armaments manufacturers in the USA under public ownership and management is proposed here as a strong way to address the problems of gun violence. This podcast looks at the issue.

Gun violence in the US has reached a point when we have to address its fundamental causes. One of those causes is the existence of the Second Amendment. Should the second amendment be repealed and replaced? We discuss this question.

The recent derailment and toxic chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio has raised many issues of how the railroads should be run. Should there be more regulation of the railroads, should there be less regulation. All kinds of ideas are in the air, but from the perspective of Prout, the Progressive Utilization Theory, these industries should be owed and management by the public and in the public interest. Dada Vedaprajinananda discusses this issue in the current episode.

We look at the challenges of dealing with Climate Change from the perspective of Prout (the Progressive Utilization Theory and show how Prout policies and principles can help us make important decisions in the years ahead.

What really makes a nation-state form? Is it language, customs, history, religion or some other factor? We look at this using P.R. Sarkar's book, “To the Patriots” as a guide.

The war in Ukraine once again illustrates the need for an effective world government to replace the UN, and protect human rights and ensure peace. We look at the blueprint for a world body presented by P.R. Sarkar, the originator of the Progressive Utilization Theory (PROUT). Find out more about PROUT at www.proutalliance.org and www.prout.info and in the introductory booklet “PROUT Explained” by Dada Vedaprajinananda.

An alternative to billionaire or corporate ownership of professional sports franchises, is community ownership. A good example is the Green Bay Packers team in National Football League. We look at this issue from the perspective of PROUT (the Progressive Utilization Theory). Find out more about PROUT at www.proutalliance.org and www.prout.info

We look at the issue of criminal justice, rehabilitation, and the correctional system, reviewing what we have today and giving a glimpse of what we could have tomorrow. This episode includes guests: Nada Kader of the Westchester Peoples Action Coalition and a special phone call from an inmate in a correctional facility in Florida.

We look at the issue of UBI (Universal Basic Income) from the perspective of Prout (the Progressive Utilization Theory) asking whether UBI is part of Prout's effort to provide everyone with minimum requirements and maximum amenities, and whether it is really a progressive initiative at all.

We need a deeper understanding of the structure of society in order to solve current social and economic problems. A nuanced application of Prout's Social Cycle theory can be of great help in this task.

We look at the structural changes that need to take place in the economy, global trade and in governance if we are to be able to overcome the climate catastrophes that confront us today

The imminent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has created a humanitarian crisis which raises many questions about how peace as well as social justice can be maintained without resorting to imperialism. We look at suggestions from the originator of Prout, P.R. Sarkar, who envisioned the creation of a world body which would be capable of preventing and resolving crises such as the one in Afghanistan.

The Covid Pandemic is bringing the issue of health care and capitalism into a new focus. Rich countries get the first access to vaccines, while developing countries are left uncovered. We look at this problem from the perspective of the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout). Visit our website https://www.proutalliance.org for more information about Prout.

Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at the issue of migration from developing countries to the richer industrialized nations from the perspective of the Prout (the Progressive Utilization Theory). The crises at the US-Mexico border, and on the borders of the European Union are addressed. More information about Prout can be found at www.proutalliance.org

The breakdown of energy services in Texas during the recent cold spell could have been prevented. We look at Prout's three tiered economic model, with its call to put key industries (such as energy production) under public ownership and management, as a possible solution.

In light of the January 6, 2021 insurrection at Capitol Hill, it is a good time to review the second amendment to the U.S. Constitution and see whether it actually endangers the future of political democracy in the USA.

In this podcast we look into the factors that could change our system of governance and bring about administration by honest, just and socially responsible people.

The US Postal Service is in a crisis deliberately constructed by those who would like to privatize this public institution.  We look at the current problems and the bigger issues that go beyond it.

Public services such as education and the postal service, along with key industries and activities which underpin our entire society should be under public management. Today in the US this public sector is under attack by an administration trying to extend privatization to the ultimate degree. We look at this problem.

The first four principles of Prout give some outline of how we can build a prosperous and harmonious society through the best and balanced utilization of human and natural resources. That is not an easy task, and it becomes more difficult when circumstances change.  That is why the fifth principle of Prout states that our […]

We look at the Fourth Fundamental Principle of the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout).  This principle says that there should be a proper balance in our utilization and development of both natural resources and human resources.

We are looking at the fundamental principles of the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout). The third principle states that “There should be maximum utilization of the physical,mental and spiritual potentialities of the unit and collective bodies of human society.”

Dada Veda and Alex Jackimovicz look at the US handling of the coronavirus pandemic and give the Trump administration an F.

In this episode we are looking at the second fundamental principle of Prout (the progressive utilization theory) which states that there should be maximum utilization and rational distribution of the mundane, supra-mundane and spiritual potentialities of the universe.

In this episode Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at our patterns of global trade and how they might be changed in a future world where we strive for balanced regional economies.

We are going to look at the fundamental principles of Prout. In this podcast Dada Vedaprajinananda examines the first principle which states that no individual should be allowed to accumulate any physical wealth without the permission of society.