Podcasts about Bradley Foundation

An Interview with Mark L. Clifford, Author and Editor For more than four years, one of the greatest entrepreneurs in Hong Kong's history has been in solitary confinement on sham charges that could lead to imprisonment for life. Despite being held in a small cell, 77-year-old Jimmy Lai has become one of Beijing's greatest threats and one of the world's most courageous leaders in the fight for freedom. Our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom is Mark L. Clifford, Lai's close friend and an advocate for freedom in Hong Kong. He shares Lai's remarkable story, from his childhood in poverty, to his rise as a successful business owner and newspaper publisher, to his stand against tyranny. This year, The Bradley Foundation has awarded Lai with an Honorary Bradley Prize for his unwavering commitment to the ideals of freedom. Topics Discussed on this Episode: Lai's childhood on mainland China and why he fled to Hong Kong How Lai was able to quickly rise above his circumstances The influence of free market ideas on Lai's career and life The impact of Tiananmen Square and the massacre of 1989 Lai's introduction to Catholicism and how religion shaped his belief system Lai's decision to stay in Hong Kong and take a stand for freedom Lai's state of mind after more than four years in prison Why the Chinese Communist Party fears Lai Whether there's hope for Hong Kong's democratic movement About Mark L. Clifford: Clifford is president of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong, the former executive director of the Asia Business Council, and a former board member at Next Digital. He is editorial chair of the Asian Review of Books and served as editor in chief of both English-language papers in Hong Kong, The Standard and the South China Morning Post.

In this episode of the Let People Prosper Show, Rick Graber, president and CEO of the Bradley Foundation, shares insights into the Foundation's work promoting free-market principles, individual liberty, and a strong civil society. Graber reflects on the impact of his diverse career, the importance of philanthropy in fostering these values, and his optimism for America's future rooted in its unique opportunities. Please share and rate the Let People Prosper Show wherever you get your podcasts, visit vanceginn.com for more insights, and subscribe to my newsletter for show notes at vanceginn.substack.com.

An Interview with Paul Clement, Appellate Lawyer and Distinguished Lecturer in Law The US Constitution has long been revered by its citizens, yet also robustly challenged. Knowing that it would be tested, the founders created the judiciary to serve as an independent bulwark that would protect Americans' rights.  Yet the judiciary's independence has often been called into question lately, in part due to the country's ideological divide. Further, until recently, some of its authority had been ceded to the executive branch, creating an explosion of government regulation and intrusion into citizens' daily lives.  Few understand the state of the judiciary and the US Constitution better than Paul Clement, our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom. Clement has argued more cases before the Supreme Court than anyone in recent history, giving him distinct insights into future of the Court and the most impactful rulings of our time.  Topics Discussed on this Episode: ·         How Clement's midwestern roots have influenced his approach with the Court ·         The significance of the rule of law in America and how it's distinctive from other countries ·         The danger in straying from the US Constitution's intent ·         State of the US Supreme Court ·         Court packing  - its impact on the rule of law and the Court's make up ·         How the reversal of Chevron will impact government regulation ·         What universities should do to protect free speech and counter anti-Semitism ·         The legal profession distancing itself from controversial cases ·         How Americans can understand and uphold the rule of law Paul Clement served as the 43rd Solicitor General of the United States between 2005 and 2008. Prior to that, he served as Acting Solicitor General and as Principal Deputy Solicitor General. He is a partner at Clement & Murphy and a Bradley Foundation director. Clement is a 2013 Bradley Prize recipient.

An Interview with Victor Davis Hanson The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation The principles enshrined in the US Constitution have historically united us as Americans. We may have different customs, backgrounds or religious beliefs from our fellow citizens, but we share the values of freedom and the rule of law that are afforded to us as citizens.  Increasingly however, people are gravitating towards tribalism and identity politics, undermining the foundational beliefs that have traditionally brought us together. That division is sowing seeds of discord and preventing us from solving the country's greatest challenges. Can America course correct? Our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom is scholar and author Victor Davis Hanson. He addresses that question and shares his thoughts on the events that will influence the US for decades to come.  Topics Discussed on this Episode: ·         How Victor's experience growing up on a California fruit farm shaped his life ·         Victor's path from farmer to academic and why he chooses to remain on the farm ·         The danger of identity politics and the move away from a multiracial single culture ·         The end game for the clash of cultures ·         How the revolutionary events of the past few years will impact the US ·         Whether American society is in the midst of decline ·         What gives Victor hope for the future of US and Western civilization  Victor Davis Hanson is the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He is the author of several books and hundreds of articles, book reviews, and newspaper editorials about classical military history and its many lessons. Victor was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2007 and a Bradley Prize in 2008.  He is also a member of the Bradley Foundation board of directors.        

An Interview with Robert P. George It's no secret that viewpoint diversity has long been scarce among faculty and staff at most universities. Yet events on college campuses since October 7, 2023 have exposed for many just how entrenched progressive ideologies have become within higher education, causing an awakening among alumni, families and students. The result could be an opportunity for real reform, allowing universities to return to or reaffirm their role of truth seeking. Our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom is esteemed scholar Robert P. George. He shares his thoughts on how to elevate free speech on campus and provides insights on the future of higher education. Topics Discussed on this Episode: Robby's journey from West Virginia bluegrass bands to Princeton Whether universities have strayed too far from truth seeking The role of donors and alumni in changing campus culture The reining in of university DEI departments Is college still a wise investment? Overcoming the fear of speaking up Opportunities for reform in higher education Robert P. George is the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University and Director of Princeton's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, which he founded in 2000. He holds numerous distinctions and awards, including the U.S. Presidential Citizens Medal and a 2005 Bradley Prize. He also serves on The Bradley Foundation's Board of Directors.  

Join us on a journey through history, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of the American Dream!The Allen-Bradley brand is a household name in manufacturing, but the origin story of the brand, along with its lasting legacy, is a true story of the American Dream. From humble beginnings to becoming a powerhouse in automation, this episode dives into the innovative minds of Lynde and Harry Bradley over 100 years ago and the impact their work has today.Join us as we sit down with Rick Graber, President and CEO of the Bradley Foundation, and former U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic. Rick shares his incredible career journey, his experiences in international diplomacy, and the values that continue to drive his work in philanthropy.In this episode, you'll hear about:The inspirational rise of Allen-Bradley from a small startup to a global leaderThe pivotal moments and challenges that shaped the company's successThe philanthropic efforts of the Bradley Foundation that support education and American valuesPersonal stories and reflections from Rick Graber's tenure as U.S. Ambassador to the Czech RepublicThe enduring values and principles that define the American DreamQuotable Moments:"The American dream is not a guarantee of success, but the opportunity to succeed beyond your wildest dreams.""We don't realize in this country how much people look to the United States for leadership, how they look to the United States for what to do.""We need a strong civil society with volunteer organizations solving problems."​3 Big Takeaways from this episode:The story of Allen-Bradley is a great example of the American Dream: Lynde and Harry faced significant challenges, yet their commitment to pushing boundaries led to revolutionary advancements in the automation industry. Their journey from near-failure to global success highlights the importance of resilience and innovation.Strategic philanthropy plays a vital role in supporting education and empowering communities: Through targeted funding and support, the Bradley Foundation has created lasting opportunities for individuals to access quality education and improve their lives. Rick Graber discusses how the foundation's initiatives, like support for St. Marcus School and Running Rebels, have made a tangible impact in Milwaukee and beyond.Americans have access to unique opportunities thanks to the nation's core values: Rick draws on his vast experience in international diplomacy and government to discuss how America's foundational values create vast opportunities for its citizens.Resources in this Episode:To learn more about the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, visit: www.bradleyfdn.orgConnect with The Bradley Foundation:LinkedIn  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  TwitterEpisode page: https://techedpodcast.com/graber/Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

Rick Graber  is the President and CEO of The Bradley Foundation. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Announces Local, State Giving Totaled $15.7 million in 2023 Foundation has given more than $1.3 billion in grants since 1985

Religious freedom protects far more than the right to practice one's faith. It also shields people from being compelled by the government to participate in activities that are not in accordance with their religious beliefs. Given the fierce battles over culture and politics today, it's not surprising that religious freedom has been significantly challenged. Perhaps what is surprising is the state of religious freedom, given the current environment. Our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom is Mark Rienzi, one of the country's leading defenders of religious freedom. He shares his thoughts on why religious liberty is one of our most important rights, how it's faring amidst significant legal challenges, and more. Topics discussed by Mark Rienzi and Rick Graber, President and CEO, The Bradley Foundation, include: ·         How Becket decides which cases to take ·         Whether Americans' value of religious freedom has diminished over time ·         The state of religious freedom in America ·         The administrative state's impact on religious liberty ·         How geopolitical events affect religious freedom at home ·         How religious freedom fared during the U.S. Supreme Court's last term and how they may rule on religious liberty cases in the current term  Mark Rienzi is the President and CEO of The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, a non-profit public interest law firm with a mission to protect the free expression of all faiths. He is also a Professor of Law at the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, where he is co-director of the Center for Religious Liberty and has served as a Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. 

The ubiquitous smartphones that are a staple of modern life provide access to nearly every good or service that one could possibly imagine. We can have food delivered within minutes, book our next vacation, pay a bill, and order our children's hot lunch all with a swipe of our fingers. We often don't consider that our numerous digital transactions, saving time and energy, are possible because of free enterprise. The same is true of the countless innovations that make our lives easier. Instead, many today are apt to criticize economic freedom, believing it causes inequity. Our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom is Anne Bradley. Through research, education and teaching, Anne brings the marvels of free markets to life, with the goal of ensuring that the next generation is prepared to preserve an economic system that creates opportunity and vastly improves lives.     Topics discussed by Anne Bradley and Rick Graber, President and CEO, The Bradley Foundation, include: Finding the economic angle in everything from income inequality to the political economy of terrorism. Teaching economic concepts in a way that's relatable and accessible.   The link between markets and morality; why the free-market system is the most humane economic system. Markets and the acceleration of materialism. The myth that economic freedom creates and exacerbates income inequality. Industrial policy's consequences. Where to turn for thoughtful, accurate economic analysis and commentary.  Anne Bradley is the George and Sally Mayer Fellow for Economic Education and vice president of academic affairs at The Fund for American Studies, where she enhances the impact and reach of economic education programs, oversees the development of economics curriculum and teaches economics courses. She is the author of several books on the intersection of theology and economics and is working on a book about the political economy of terrorism.  

The movement to expand parental freedom in education continues to experience momentum, an encouraging sign that families are demanding more choices for their children. Dozens of states have passed laws to open K12 opportunities over the last few years, and even more are considering doing the same. Yet many families still don't send their children to a school that best fits their needs even after these laws are passed because they are unaware of their new education options. Our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom is Brandon Detweiler.  Brandon's work focuses on ensuring that information about a family's K12 opportunities is literally at their fingertips.  Topics discussed by Brandon Detweiler and Rick Graber, President and CEO, The Bradley Foundation, include:   ·         Obstacles that prevented education freedom from taking off earlier ·         The development of Schoolahoop, an app that informs families about their K12 options ·         Lessons learned from the initial launch of Schoolahoop, including feedback from parents and the education community ·         Outreach efforts to inform families of educational opportunities, including scholarships ·         The implementation measures that parental choice advocates should consider as they try to advance education opportunity in their states   Brandon Detweiler is the head of product at the Foundation for American Innovation. He has a background in edtech, online learning, and e-commerce at Veritas Press, where he helped lead and grow the largest and oldest online classical Christian school in the country and launched the Phonics Museum Reading App. 

The free exchange of goods and services has profoundly improved living conditions throughout the world. In the past two decades alone, free markets have helped reduce the child mortality rate by almost half and have lifted 130,000 people out of extreme poverty.  Yet according to a recent poll, twice as many people believe that socialism, rather than the free market system, can best meet everyone's basic needs. Breaking it down further, men are far more likely to have a favorable view of free markets than women (68% vs. 48%).  Carrie Lukas is our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom. She is working to change the way women think about free markets, and to promote a better understanding of how liberty-oriented policies open opportunity for individuals and families. Topics discussed by Carrie Lukas and Rick Graber, President and CEO, The Bradley Foundation, include:   Debunking the myth that free markets are incompatible with compassion What conservatives can do to show women how their policies advance opportunity The impact that federal paid family leave would have on parents Solutions to the issue of childcare affordability and accessibility The reasons for the pay gap between men and women Whether DEI policies have their intended effect How efforts to redefine gender are harming society Carrie Lukas is the president of Independent Women's Forum, vice president of Independent Women's Voice, and a member of Independent Women's Network. She is the author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to Women, Sex, and Feminism, Checking Progressive Privilege, and Liberty Is No War on Women.  Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, and numerous other outlets.     ·          ·          ·          ·                 

The next time you enjoy a leisurely Saturday, thank President Calvin Coolidge. The transition from a six-day work week to a five-day work week occurred under Coolidge's presidency, an interesting footnote in American history. More importantly though, is why that came to be. Coolidge believed that smaller government and lower taxes would unleash American industry, creating more efficiency and greater productivity. Turns out, he was right. Amity Shlaes is our guest on this episode of Voices of Freedom. She has made it her mission to elevate Silent Cal's presidency to enhance an understanding of why prosperity and civility flourished under his steady leadership. Shlaes chairs the board of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, the official foundation dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of America's 30th president. Topics discussed by Amity Shlaes and Rick Graber, President and CEO of The Bradley Foundation, include:   ·         Why President Coolidge should be ranked among America's top ten presidents ·         This year's centennial celebration of Coolidge's inauguration ·         Coolidge isn't taught in America's classrooms - but he should be ·         Coolidge's most important domestic policies ·         How Coolidge's humble upbringing shaped his character and beliefs ·         The story behind the opponents of the New Deal and the nature of successful rebellion ·         Government growth during a crisis and cancel culture's presence in the New Deal era ·         The rising support for unions among the right ·         How to inspire inquiry among younger generations  Shlaes is the author of four New York Times bestsellers, including The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression. Her latest book, New Deal Rebels, looks at the story of American opposition to the New Deal. Shlaes was a syndicated columnist for ten years, first at the Financial Times, then Bloomberg. Before that, she served as an editorial board member of The Wall Street Journal. Shlaes is also a winner of a 2021 Bradley Prize.

A county in Oregon is suing some major fossil fuel companies and industry groups for their role in climate change. According to a report in DeSmog blog, the lawsuit “seeks to hold fossil fuel companies and their ‘misinformation agents' accountable for the unprecedented 2021 heat dome that saw temperatures in the county reach 116 degrees Fahrenheit.” This lawsuit is of special interest because it also implicates the global consulting firm, McKinsey & Company for their role in spreading misinformation.  And while the national media was urgently reporting on the fate of 5 people on a shoddy submarine seeking to tour the Titanic wreck, North Atlantic ocean temperatures went off the map. The unexpected heating of the Atlantic is, in the words of Bill McKibben, “truly terrifying news.”  In addition, an unprecedented “heat dome” over Mexico and Texas is producing deadly storms and heat. The jet stream maps are wild.  A meteorologist in Iowa resigned from his local TV news job due to ongoing threats from climate change deniers.  New reporting by Cyril Mychalejko in the Bucks County Beacon shows how the right-wing donor group, the Bradley Foundation, is now helping bankroll efforts to help Republicans weaponize the Department of Justice.  Moms for Liberty is holding their annual national summit in Philadelphia beginning next week. They will be met by protests as they host a range of Republican presidential hopefuls including Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and former Trump official and South Carolina Governor, Nikki Haley. And, now we've learned that pseudo-populist, anti-vaxxer and conspiracy theorist, Robert Kenndy, Jr. will be speaking there as well.  As the Mad Moms get ready to gather in Philly, yet another M4L chapter in Indiana is under fire for quoting Hitler approvingly in their newsletter.  New reporting in Vice documents the close relationship M4L has cultivated with the Proud Boys and other extremist organizations.  And let's not forget about the leader of the Monroe County, PA M4L chapter who stole a dead woman's Facebook identity to harass others. Seems to me that all the bad apples are in the same place.  Info on protests in the Bucks County Beacon.  New reporting in the Bucks County Courier-Times shows how the Harrisburg-based  right-wing religious Independence Law Firm has influenced and continues to influence Central Bucks and York schools.  The Pennridge School Board meeting was packed once again as the far-right majority continued to force through their agenda and demonstrate their incompetence. The highlight of the meeting was a Zoom presentation by Jordan Adams, the CEO of Vermilion Education. We'll get into that.  You can support this show by becoming a patron for as little as $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/rcpress. Don't Let Paul Martino, Moms for Liberty & Their Oligarch Friends Buy Our Schools and push extremist politics in our community. Raging Chicken has teamed up with LevelField to launch a truly community rooted PAC to invest in organizing, supporting local and state-wide progressive candidates, and unmasking the toxic organizations injecting our communities with right-wing extremism. We're putting small-dollar donations to work to beat back the power of Big Money.  You can get more information and drop your donation at  https://ragingchicken.levelfield.net/.

This episode of Voices of Freedom features a thoughtful conversation with  Samuel Gregg, Distinguished Fellow in Political Economy and Senior Research Faculty at the American Institute for Economic Research. Topics discussed by Dr. Gregg and Rick Graber, President and CEO, The Bradley Foundation, include: The integral role of free enterprise in America's past, present, and future. Challenges to free enterprise from the left and the right. The debate about government intervention to counter China and Big Tech. Whether tariffs are ever appropriate. What have proponents of free enterprise missed? The rise and influence of ESG. Enjoy this conversation and more, Gregg has written and spoken extensively on questions of political economy, economic history, monetary theory and policy, and natural law theory. He is the author of sixteen books, including his most recent, The Next American Economy: Nation, State and Markets in an Uncertain World (2022). Three of his books have been short-listed for Conservative Book of the Year. 

Rick Graber is the president and CEO of The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, a Wisconsin nonprofit dedicated to reinvigorating civil society by cultivating community, responsibility and citizenship. Prior to his current leadership position, Rick was a senior vice president at Honeywell International, served as the United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic from 2006 to 2009, and was elected chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Party. He earned a J.D. from Boston University Law School and graduated magna cum laude with an Bachelor of Arts from Duke University.In this week's Liberty + Leadership Podcast, Roger and Rick discuss The Bradley Foundation's role in revamping Milwaukee's public school system by funding educational choice, the current tensions within the Republican Party, his efforts in promoting free markets as Ambassador to the Czech Republic in the George W. Bush administration, and how the Czech people truly understands the threat of Russian's war in Ukraine.The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS President Roger Ream and produced by kglobal. If you have a comment or question for the show, please drop us an email at podcast@TFAS.org.Support the show

Rick Graber, President of the Bradley Foundation, talks with Business in the Kingdom about the genius of our founder's system of federalism. Bradley focuses on helping to create local solutions which then become models for other parts of the country, something made possible only by our decentralized political system. He discusses the new video series Expressions of Educational Freedom | K12 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation (bradleyfdn.org), which point to models of excellence in private, often Christian, education.

America has a wonderful history of ‘civil society' institutions. Issues that would be addressed by the state in Europe are addressed by ad hoc groups of private citizens in the U.S. However, in recent years many of those private associations have fallen into disrepair. Rick Graber of the Bradley Foundation talks about the sorts of groups that are knitting civil society back together again, especially private religious education, in communities in which the state has failed. Bradley has created an inspiring and uplifting series of videos about models of educational excellence that can be imitated around the nation: https://www.bradleyfdn.org/k12See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Howell is the Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics at the University of Chicago, where he holds appointments in the Harris School, Department of Political Science, and College. Currently, he is the chair of the Department of Political Science, director of the Center for Effective Government, and co-host of Not Another Politics Podcast.  William has written widely on separation-of-powers issues and American political institutions, especially the presidency. He currently is working on research projects on separation of powers issues, the origins of political authority, and the normative foundations of executive power.William's most recent book (with Terry Moe) is Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy. He also is the author or co-author of numerous other books, including: Relic: How the Constitution Undermines Effective Government–And Why We Need a More Powerful Presidency (Basic Books, 2016); The Wartime President: Executive Influence and the Nationalizing Politics of Threat (University of Chicago Press, 2013); Thinking about the Presidency: The Primacy of Power (Princeton University Press, 2013); While Dangers Gather: Congressional Checks on Presidential War Powers (Princeton University Press, 2007); Power without Persuasion: The Politics of Direct Presidential Action (Princeton University Press, 2003); The Education Gap: Vouchers and Urban Schools (Brookings Institution Press, 2002); and textbooks on the American presidency and American Politics. His research also has appeared in numerous professional journals and edited volumes.William is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a former fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. He is the recipient, among other academic awards, of the Legacy Award for enduring research on executive politics, the William Riker award for the best book in political economy, the D.B. Hardeman Prize for the best book on Congress, the Richard Neustadt award for the best book on the American presidency, and the E.E. Schattschneider Award for the best dissertation in American Politics. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Democracy Fund, and the Bradley Foundation. He also has written for a wide variety of media outlets.Before coming to the University of Chicago, William taught in the government department at Harvard University and the political science department at the University of Wisconsin. In 2000, he received a Ph.D. in political science from Stanford University.William,  welcome to the Peaceful Political Revolution in America podcast, it's great to have you on the podcast, how are you doing?What do you make of the hearing today?

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that support grassroots and faith-based groups and prepare high performing urban teachers and leaders. Guests this week include: Christine Cznernejewski | The Bradley Foundation Jose Rosario & Krysta DeBoer | Center for Urban Teaching

Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that support grassroots and faith-based groups and prepare high performing urban teachers and leaders. Guests this week include: Christine Cznernejewski | The Bradley Foundation Jose Rosario & Krysta DeBoer | Center for Urban Teaching

On the show, Chris Hedges discusses the journalist Glen Ford and the radical black press with Ajamu Baraka, national organizer and spokesperson with the Black Alliance for Peace. Glen Ford, who died in the summer of 2021, was one of the country's most insightful political commentators and radical journalists. He appeared several times on this show. He spoke for the marginalized and excoriated the elites. Glen was the co-publisher of the radical Black Commentator. He co-founded Black Agenda Report with Bruce Dixon and Margaret Kimberley in 2006. Glen repeatedly called out the Black political elites, exposing for example New Jersey Senator Cory Booker's close ties with right-wing organizations such as the Manhattan Institute and the Bradley Foundation and Booker's advocacy of neoliberalism, austerity programs, school privatization, and other initiatives that are at the forefront of the war on the poor, especially poor Blacks. He called the Black political leaders who sold their soul to corporations and America's imperial projects the “Black misleadership class.” While many Black leftists betrayed the most basic tenants of their political beliefs to support Barack Obama following his election to the presidency in 2008, Glen saw through the charade. He lambasted Obama and Hillary Clinton as “political twins” and warned that the policies they advocated were deeply harmful to Black people. He saw Obama and the Democratic Party as not the lesser evil, but the more effective evil. The Democrats, he knew, were better at masking their subservience to corporations, the ruling elites, and the military-industrial complex while assiduously doing their bidding. Glen was also keenly aware that the evils of white supremacy and corporate plundering are the driving engine behind America's imperial projects. He kept a close watch on the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, and its expanding military footprint on the continent. A talented and brilliant writer, gifted with an acerbic sense of humor and uncompromising in his integrity and courage, he will be very hard to replace. Glen Ford's new book is: The Black Agenda https://www.orbooks.com/catalog/the-black-agenda/

Rick Graber is the CEO of the Bradley Foundation and Chairman of the Philanthropy Roundtable. He discusses a fascinating article he recently penned for RealClearMarkets and the Daily Signal (Woke Foundations, Beneficiaries of Capitalism, Undermine Free Market (dailysignal.com)) about how large financial institutions, both for-profit and non-profit, are turning their backs on the system which made their wealth possible in the first place. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro1:17 – Catching up with corporate engagement4:11 – Early days of board room activism10:55 – Why foundations go leftist13:55 – Philanthropy roundtable versus the feeder system18:05 – New Yorker hit piece on the Bradley Foundation22:02 – How to earn the Bradley Prize25:11 – Alternatives to government programs, school choice28:21 – Freedom in eastern Europe32:38 – Importance of donor privacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join hosts C.J. and Evan as they discuss the Bradley Foundation, the source of significant funding for organizations challenging the 2020 election results, as well as other conservative to far-right causes. News: Lincoln Hills, and the The Big Lie ‘fraudit' heads to WI. Cleanser: Winged Entity Sighting

Henry Ford, John D. Rockefeller, and Andrew Mellon flourished because of America’s free-enterprise system. Yet, the foundations that bear their names are today pursuing a much different agenda, warns Rick Graber, president and CEO of the Bradley Foundation and chairman of the Philanthropy Roundtable. “These foundations exist with their massive endowments because of these gentlemen […]

Henry Ford, John D. Rockefeller, and Andrew Mellon flourished because of America's free-enterprise system. Yet, the foundations that bear their names are today pursuing a much different agenda, warns Rick Graber, president and CEO of the Bradley Foundation and chairman of the Philanthropy Roundtable."These foundations exist with their massive endowments because of these gentlemen that believed in free markets, took risks, and created just some incredible, incredible companies," Graber says. "It's hard to make the case that any of these foundations—Ford, Rockefeller, Mellon—are honoring donor intent. The founders would not be pleased."Graber recently wrote about the topic for The Daily Signal, "Woke Foundations Use Dollars Acquired Through Capitalism to Undermine Free Market Principles," warning about the implications for America's future. He joined me on "The Daily Signal Podcast." Also on today's show, we also read your letters to the editor and share a good news story about a Waffle House manager who went out of his way to make sure one of his youngest employees could attend his high school graduation. Enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Speaker: Jessica Chen Weiss, Associate Professor of Government, Cornell University How does China’s domestic governance shape its foreign policy? What role do nationalism and ideology play in Beijing’s regional and global ambitions? The Chinese leadership has been at once a revisionist, defender, reformer, and free-rider in the international system—insisting rigidly on issues that are central to its domestic survival while showing flexibility on issues that are more peripheral. To illuminate this variation and prospects for conflict and cooperation, Weiss will discuss her new book project, which theorizes and illustrates the domestic-international linkages in Beijing’s approach to issues ranging from sovereignty and homeland disputes to climate change and COVID-19. Jessica Chen Weiss is Associate Professor of Government at Cornell University. She is the author of Powerful Patriots: Nationalist Protest in China’s Foreign Relations (Oxford University Press, 2014). The dissertation on which it is based won the 2009 American Political Science Association Award for best dissertation in international relations, law, and politics. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in International Organization, China Quarterly, Journal of Conflict Resolution, and Security Studiesopens pdf file. Her research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, Cornell Einaudi Center, Cornell Center for Social Sciences, Uppsala University, Princeton-Harvard China & The World Program, Bradley Foundation, Fulbright-Hays program, and University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Weiss received her Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego. Before joining Cornell, she was an assistant professor at Yale University (2009-2015) and founded FACES, the Forum for American/Chinese Exchange at Stanford, while an undergraduate at Stanford University. Learn more about her research and writing at www.jessicachenweiss.com.

On this 65th and final episode (with assurances to all that VDH will be offering his wisdom on other podcast venues in the very near future), Victor discusses bureaucrats and their mask permutations, the GOP’s likely impossible search for another Shane, the racist benchmarks of the BLM-Woke Axis, and the limits of how much 'ruin' America can sustain before it’s . . . ruined. This episode is sponsored by Shraga Kawior and the Bradley Foundation’s speak series, 'We the People.'

In the middle of the World Series, you want to talk baseball with George F. Will. You want to talk baseball with him anytime, actually, and a number of other subjects, too. In this “Q&A,” Will speaks of the “angelic, superb Mookie Betts,” of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also talks about the presidential campaign, […]Sponsored by The Bradley Foundation, Tommy John Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/q-and-a/lincoln-mookie-and-the-piggly-wiggly-a-conversation-with-george-f-will/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Q & A, Hosted by Jay Nordlinger in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

INTERVIEW Jeremy speaks with Alicia Manning about her work at The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, how civil society is failing and where it is surprisingly robust, the importance of reciprocity in the world of philanthropy, and how she would advise a donor who wants to give away $20 million. PRACTICALITIES Chris Kuetemeyer shares three takeaways that every fundraiser working in major gifts fundraising needs to remember when approaching donors. Chris quotes one of his favorite colleagues: "I don't have time for fake relationships." ___Alicia Manning is a Senior Program Director at The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation. Learn more about her and the foundation's work here: https://www.bradleyfdn.org/our-people/alicia-l.-manning. Chris Kuetemeyer is a Managing Director at American Philanthropic and the former VP of Annual Giving at FOCUS. You can reach out to Chris here: https://www.americanphilanthropic.com/leaders/chris-kuetemeyer/. 

On today's episode, Professor Hanson grades the recent Republican Convention and President Trump's acceptance speech; explains the motivations of thugs amok-running in American streets; the emerging political effects of the violence and Joe Biden's response to it; profiles California's emerging New Dark Ages; discusses the latest attempts by pro sports to kowtow to BLM; and remarks on author J. K. Rowling's continuing public battle against the cancel culture. This episode is sponsored by the Claremont Institute's new podcast series, The American Story, and the Bradley Foundation's Conceived in Liberty video series.

On this new episode, Victor discusses the massive issues and events and election influences of 2020, the Democratic assault on the Constitution and American political traditions, the calls for wealth taxes in a browned-out California, Joe Biden's narrowing lead in the polls, Michelle Obama's dishonest convention speech, John Kasich's whinery, postal conspiracy theories, and the thuggery of Black Lives Matters in the streets of Portland and Chicago. This episode is sponsored by the Claremont Institute's new podcast series, The American Story, and the Bradley Foundation's Conceived in Liberty video series. 

On this new episode, Victor discusses Kamala Harris winning the Democrat veepstakes, reparations, the thin veneer of civilization, the end of civil rights as we knew it, the A-bomb at 75, and the COVID nursing-home apocalypse. This episode is produced by Sarah Schutte and is sponsored by the Claremont Institute's new podcast series, The American Story, and the Bradley Foundation's Conceived in Liberty video series. 

Tis week, James is blue, Peter is unplugged, Rob meets his political doppelgänger, John Yoo meets his hero, and Kevin Faulconer (the current Republican Mayor of San Diego) gets his shot on The Big Show. Also, Ricochet member @skipsul gets another turn as the Lileks Post of The Week, and the podcasters pick Biden’s VP. Want […]Sponsored by Express VPN, The Bradley Foundation, The Ricochet Podcast sponsored by TheraOne Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/ricochet-podcast/how-you-doing/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Ricochet Podcast in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Thanks for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating nearly nine years broadcasting on the internet! On Tuesday's show, we visit with State Senator and Senate Majority Leader Kathleen Passidomo about the troubling spread of Covid-19 in Immokalee, and we discuss the looting and vandalism occurring in many cities across the country. We visit with the Founder and President of Less Government Seton Motley about the abuse of “section 230” by “big tech” and the President's welcome response. We visit with the President of the Bradley Foundation, Rick Graber about the importance of “American Exceptionalism” in dealing with Covid-19” and now the domestic terrorism in America. We also have an entertaining and informative discussion with Boo Mortenson in Madison Wisconsin. We have great guests lined up for Wednesday's show including the Chairman of the Cato Institute Bob Levy, Mercy College Professor Andrew Joppa, and Endowed Professor at the University of Houston and author Larry Bell. You can listen to the live broadcast starting at 7 a.m. on my website, www.bobharden.com, or you can also listen to the show any time on podcast platforms (iTunes, TuneIn, Spotify and Stitcher) or on my website at “show archives.”

In this episode of Crossroads we speak with Richard Graber, President of The Bradley Foundation, about his organization's work in restoring, strengthening, and protecting the institutions that make America great.

Hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that support initiatives that lead to prosperity, strong families and vibrant communities and prepare high performing urban teachers and leaders.

Hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that support initiatives that lead to prosperity, strong families and vibrant communities and prepare high performing urban teachers and leaders.

Hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, discuss organizations that support initiatives that lead to prosperity, strong families and vibrant communities and prepare high performing urban teachers and leaders.

Diane Hendricks is the richest self-made woman in America, and she has used her fortune to remake the city of Beloit, Wisconsin. But she’s also used her riches to bankroll former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, and to crush unions in the state. In this episode: How do we reconcile Beloiters’ love for her with her broader effects on the state?Bran Lichtenstein spends a fair amount of time with Diane Hendricks in his documentary As Goes JanesvilleAlexandra Stevenson’s profile of Diane HendricksHendricks’s donations in the 2018 electionsMary Bottari on the Bradley Foundation and public sector unionsWhen Hendricks joined Trump’s economic advisory council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tina discusses the importance of Cancer Research with Lynda Houk, Executive Director for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Research.

Siyan Bradley started the Renee J. Bradley Foundation in honor of his mother who was tragically killed in 2006 by her ex-boyfriend. On Episode 13, he reflects on his mom's life, talks about working to break the cycle of domestic violence and shares how tragedy prepared him for fatherhood.  Be sure to subscribe to and rate The Fatherhood Podcast.  Follow The Fatherhood Podcast on IG: @thefatherhoodpodcast Learn more about the Renee J. Bradley Foundation: reneejbradleyfoundation.org Email Jamar with your questions, comments and suggestions: thefatherhoodpod@gmail.com Music courtesy of Eargasm Music Group, Atlanta, Georgia. 

In this episode: a well-connected liberal propaganda blog makes a hash of a hit job against a conservative philanthropic officer, teachers unions strike to preserve their education monopoly, and libertarians sue the government of Indiana and win a battle for property rights.

Education in America has radically changed just in the 50 years, and with it has changed the way students learn about our past. Our colleague Rachel del Guidice sits down with Rick Graber of the Bradley Foundation, who’s working to reform higher education and K-12 education in America. Plus: It’s almost Christmas, and it’s cold outside -- but is that song, “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” acceptable in 2018? We also cover these stories:--The Senate released two reports Monday on Russian propaganda activity in the lead-up to the 2016 election.--Sen. Lamar Alexander, Republican of Tennessee who was up for reelection in 2020, is retiring after he completes this term.--Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York stated Monday, “Let’s legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana once and for all."The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Z-Man talks with Dr. Todd Forman on opioid epidemic, the Bradley Foundation and the Jelly of the Month Club.

It has been another rocky week in Washington. We’ll take a look at the latest on Donald Trump and James Comey. In Madison, there’s another new plan for paying for roads. Hacked records show where the Bradley Foundation is spending its money. And the city this week moved to avoid two court dates All of that, plus winners and losers and viewer questions.

We welcome the Center for Media and Democracy’s Deputy Director, Mary Bottari to discuss their extensive investigation into the Bradley Foundation’s “weaponized philanthropy.” New recently released information reveals in tremendous detail how the Bradley Foundation has spent hundreds of millions in tax deductible money to build a huge partisan apparatus across the country molded on what they have already done to Wisconsin. We also review Walker’s insulting exchange with Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson over Walker's statement that he would consider seeking a waiver to re-legalize preexisting condition discrimination. In the second half of the podcast, we present an in-depth interview with Robert Hickey, co-director of Campaign for America's Future and one of the top strategists on the left, about the political moment and how to turn the resistance movement into political power.

On 15 June 2016 at a ceremony in Washington DC, Rabbi Sacks was awarded one of The Bradley Prizes by The Bradley Foundation. The Bradley Prizes are awarded each year to four individuals in recognition of their work. Together with Rabbi Sacks the other 2016 recipients were: social scientist and author Charles Murray; historian and author Andrew Roberts; and humanitarian and actor Gary Sinise. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation is devoted to strengthening American democratic capitalism and the institutions, principles, and values that sustain and nurture it. This audio includes an introduction by George Will, one of America's leading political commentators, followed by a video including comments from Tony Blair, former US Senator Joe Lieberman, and Professor Akbar Ahmed of American University. The prize itself was presented by Michael W. Grebe, President & CEO of The Bradley Foundation, after which Rabbi Sacks delivered his acceptance speech. You can read a transcript of Rabbi Sacks' remarks here: https://bradleyprizes.com/the-…/rabbi-lord-jonathan-sacks-2/

When Heidi Floyd was pregnant with her fourth child she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Most of the doctors she saw said she had to terminate her pregnancy in order to have chemo to save her life. Not wanting to lose her baby she found help in one unlikely place, her employer Vera Bradley. Heidi learned that The Vera Bradley Foundation supports research at Indiana University at the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Research Laboratories. The Foundation has raised millions of dollars for research to find a cure. Now Heidi is a passionate advocate, traveling across the country, telling her story.