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What is the rules based order anyway? According to our guest, Bob Borosage of the Campaign for America's Future argues it's a lie; the truth is it's about the rule of American capital over productivity, never mind our European allies. The post Trump Broke the Rules Based Order. Why We Shouldn’t Bring It Back appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

Comment on the show?..send me a text!DTM was once one of the most feared and respected racing championships in the world. Factory-backed monsters from Mercedes, Audi and BMW battled wheel-to-wheel in a series known for aggressive racing, huge crowds and brutal touring cars.So what happened?Why did DTM almost collapse… and can the new official DTM Series on iRacing help bring it back to life?In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, Guy Robertson explores:

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If your sex life has slowed down… or feels like it disappeared altogether… it doesn't mean the love is gone. What it usually means is something far more common. Your body, your mind, and your relationship rhythms are out of sync. And the good news? That can change. In this episode, I break down why desire fades in long-term relationships, and what actually helps bring it back without pressure, shame, or forcing anything. You'll discover: Why low desire is rarely about attraction and what's actually driving the disconnect beneath the surface The hidden nervous system shift that can shut down sexual desire even in loving relationships Why emotional overwhelm and mental load quietly lower libido and the small shifts that begin to change it What helps your body feel safe enough to want connection again instead of shutting down or pulling away How couples can re-sync instead of drift apart A simple 1-minute intimacy practice that reduces stress and helps reopen emotional and physical connection How to rebuild closeness without pressure, performance, or needing everything to be fixed first If you're in a relationship where one of you wants more intimacy and the other feels shut down… this will help you understand what's really happening underneath the surface and what actually helps bring you back together. Because desire doesn't disappear. It gets buried under stress, disconnection, and lack of support. And it can come back. For deeper work on intimacy, desire, and erotic connection, explore Sex Magic and Quantum Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In evolutionary terms, the last Ice Age was just yesterday. We narrowly missed witnessing creatures like woolly mammoths, short-faced bears, glyptodons, and dire wolves. The late Pleistocene, spanning roughly 50,000 to 12,000 years ago, is marked by the extinction of most large terrestrial animals outside of Africa, likely driven by a combination of climate change and the expansion of modern humans. In this conversation, I speak with paleontologist and Associate Professor of Anatomy at Des Moines University, Julie Meachen. She leads ongoing research at Natural Trap Cave, where she and her team excavate Ice Age mammals each summer. Their work aims to understand how climate change influenced both the morphology and genetics of these animals. By analyzing microfaunal remains and pollen records, they also reconstruct Pleistocene climate conditions in mid-latitude North America. Recently, colossal bioscience announced what it described as the “de-extinction” of the dire wolf. While that claim did not fully hold up, the underlying science is still remarkable. In our discussion, Julie explains what we know about the late Pleistocene ecosystem at the time of the dire wolf's extinction, and what fossil evidence reveals about these animals. We also examine Colossal's announcement, considering whether it was aimed less at the scientific community and more at the public and potential investors. Viewed in that light, the real value of reviving charismatic species like the woolly mammoth or dire wolf may not lie in the animals themselves. Instead, their greatest contribution could be as ambassadors, capturing public imagination and helping drive the development of technologies for genetic rescue and conservation. ►Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c4lvsreJ-WU ►You can find out more about Julie's work here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=-hdi3IUAAAAJ&hl=en https://www.dmu.edu/directory/profile/julie-meachen/

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Why does it feel like government can't get things done? From housing to infrastructure to climate, even widely supported policies often stall. In this episode, Boyd Cothran speaks with Marc J. Dunkelman about his new book, Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—and How to Bring It Back. At the center of Dunkelman's argument is a tension inside progressivism itself. Since the late nineteenth century, reformers have oscillated between two competing impulses: a Hamiltonian desire to build strong, capable institutions that can solve large-scale problems, and a Jeffersonian instinct to restrain power, disperse authority, and guard against coercion. The Progressive Era did not resolve this tension—it institutionalized it. In this episode, we explore the Progressive Era origins of this tension, the idea of a “Second Gilded Age,” and what it might mean to build a more effective state today.Further Reading:Marc J. Dunkelman, Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—and How to Bring It BackDaniel Wortel-London and Boyd Cothran, “A Second Gilded Age? The Promises and Perils of an Analogy: Introduction” The Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era 19, no. 2 (2020): 191–96.About the Guest:Marc J. Dunkelman is a fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs and a contributing writer at The Atlantic. His work focuses on American political development, governance, and the history of reform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is governance dysfunction linked to declining ‘middle-ring' community ties?  Marc J. Dunkelman is a fellow at Brown University and a fellow at the Searchlight Institute in Washington, D.C. Marc is also the author of two books, Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—and How to Bring It Back and The Vanishing Neighbor: The Transformation of American Community. Greg and Marc discuss how U.S. progressivism has long been split between a Jeffersonian impulse to decentralize power and curb “bigness” and a Hamiltonian impulse to centralize authority in expert institutions. Marc explains how figures like Robert Moses could push projects through, while today expanded rights, litigation, and procedural checks—driven by 1960s–70s distrust of authority (Vietnam, civil rights failures, environmental and consumer scandals, Watergate-era culture)—have reduced discretion so much that even widely supported projects stall.  *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.* Episode Quotes: Why is it so hard to build things? 44:34: You're awarding rights to classes of individuals who have long been stepped on by powerful people. And, like, award these new standing. Exactly. To your point, in order to reduce the discretion of the would-be Robert Moses, who would make that choice on their own without ever really thinking through, alright, now that all these people have, like, a voice, how are we going to resolve that? And to this day, I don't think the progressives have actually answered that question. I don't think that we have in our minds even a system by which you would make trade-offs between those groups. And it's one of the reasons, to your point, it's so hard to build things, like, if everyone wants that new road to be built, but each individual constituency has enough power to say, not through this particular route, you're fundamentally stuck. What motivated Marc to write “Why Nothing Works.” 05:07: The motivation here was to understand what had changed between the fifties and the 2010s, to make it so that it used to be that bad projects couldn't be stopped, and now good projects couldn't go. That prompted a whole series of questions that eventually would lead to this book, Why Nothing Works. On tension within progressivism 36:28: There is sort of a notion that centralized power itself is up to no good, and that, in order for America to restore its promise and luster, we need to restore the power, the individual agency that people once had. And, I want to make this clear: that shift is remarkably profound within progressivism, but it is not that the old effort to centralize power wasn't progressive. And it's not that this new impulse to restore power to the woman who wants to control her own body, to the black family that wants to be able to rent a room in any hotel of their choosing, to the ordinary person who doesn't want to be the victim of discrimination, to the neighborhood that doesn't wanna be clobbered by, like—these are both ultimately progressive impulses. Show Links: Recommended Resources: The Power Broker Robert Moses Progressivism Louis Brandeis Sacco and Vanzetti Felix Frankfurter Cadillac Desert Bowling Alone Abundance Guest Profile: Faculty Profile at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs Searchlight Institute LinkedIn Profile Social Profile on X Guest Work: Amazon Author Page Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—and How to Bring It Back The Vanishing Neighbor: The Transformation of American Community Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is the rules based order anyway? According to our guest, Bob Borosage of the Campaign for America’s Future argues it’s a lie; the truth is it’s about the rule of American capital over productivity, never mind our European allies. The post Trump Broke the Rules Based Order. Why We Shouldn’t Bring it Back appeared first on KDA Keeping Democracy Alive Podcast & Radio Show.

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Thank you to San Diego's own Hip-Hop legend Mr. Shadow for coming on my show for an interview! Mr. Shadow talked about his new release with Mr. Lil One The Mistahs 2, his major release I'm Done, Bring It Back, and the music video shoot for Certified G'z with Ice Cube. He discussed Chicano Rap becoming more inclusive in the Hip-Hop genre, attending Nightowl's first neighborhood rap, and going to Johnny "J"'s house. Mr. Shadow also spoke about Till I Die setting off his career, writing Born Without a Konscience in a cemetery, and his upcoming tour. Stay tuned! Mr. Shadow's new release with Lil One The Mistahs 2 is available on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-mistahs-2/1876682207. Follow Mr. Shadow on Instagram: @mrshadow619 Follow me on Instagram and X: @thereelmax Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg. Mr. Shadow on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjuPAxL0p9w. 

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Progressivism struggles with a never ending pendulum swing between Jeffersonian and Hamiltonian impulses, bringing us to our current problem of inaction. Author Mark Dunkelman in his book, "Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—and How to Bring It Back", explains the origins of American progressivism as a response to the upheaval created by railroads and national-scale economic power, outlining these two competing impulses within the movement: the Jeffersonian push to break up big institutions and return power to smaller, local actors, and a Hamiltonian push to build strong public institutions capable of regulating large private entities. The discussion traces how the U.S. shifted toward large-scale governance in the New Deal and mid-20th century, then swung back in the 1960s–1970s as public trust eroded due to environmental damage, highways cutting through communities, urban renewal, Vietnam, and Watergate, leading to layered legal and procedural checks that can fragment decision-making and make it difficult for governments to act quickly. Dunkelman describes how the judiciary's role changed over time and argues that today's system resembles a “tragedy of the commons in reverse,” where widespread veto points prevent collective action. Show Notes:Further Reading: Making a New Deal: Industrial Workers in Chicago, 1919-1939 by Lizabeth CohenSaving America's Cities: Ed Logue and the Struggle to Renew Urban America by Lizabeth CohenCadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water by Marc ReisnerFind each on our Policy book list at https://bookshop.org/lists/theory-policy-historyTo help support the show, pick up a copy of the book through our Bookshop page at https://bookshop.org/shop/bookedonplanning or get a copy through your local bookstore!To view the show transcripts, click on the episode at https://bookedonplanning.buzzsprout.com/ Follow us on social media for more content related to each episode:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/booked-on-planning/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BookedPlanningFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookedonplanningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookedonplanning/

Shawn and Drew are back this week to discuss the Super Bowl, their favorite bets and the illustrious Pro Bowl. They also talk through the NBA trade deadline moves so far. A quick one but enough time for a cold beer. Enjoy! Brats & Beers Links   Basement Brewed Fantasy Football Promo Code: BRATSANDBEERS ($15 off your first year) Use the link and promo code above to sign up for the Basement Brewed Fantasy Football Pro Bowl Package for the 2025 NFL season! If you sign up before the Playoffs begin, you can join a Playoffs Fantasy League with the opportunity to win an autographed jersey...so join now!  

There are two sacred moments in every service visit and if you miss them, nothing else matters. In this episode of Dealer Talk, Jen Suzuki breaks down the most overlooked, most powerful moment in the service lane: the check-in. This isn't about speed. It's not about scripts, numbers, or reports. And it's definitely not about rushing customers through like a transaction. Jen shares what she's seeing on dealership drives across the country: walk-arounds disappearing, advisors glued to iPads, low energy, rushed tones and customers quietly losing trust. You'll learn why the check-in is where trust is either built or broken, how a proper walk-around isn't an upsell but an education, and why customer involvement early makes approvals easier later. From eye contact and body language to flashlight moments under the hood, this episode dives into the small, human details that drive retention, loyalty and long-term relationships. If you're a service advisor or manager who wants better inspections, smoother MPI conversations, stronger surveys, and customers who come back asking for you, this episode is required listening. Because when customers feel seen and heard, everything else gets easier.

Marc J. Dunkelman, author of "Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress — and How to Bring It Back," stops by the studio to talk to Lovett about how Democrats — once they regain power — can make government work again. Together they dive into the ways progressive governance changed from the New Deal to today, the influence of Robert Caro's polemic "The Power Broker" on a generation of public employees, and why they're both hopeful that Democrats will be able to find their way out of the darkness and learn to do big things again.

In today's deep dive, wheat isn't grown as much as it used to be across the Great Plains. We'll hear about an effort to hybridize wheat.

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Marc J. Dunkelman is a political scientist and author of Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress and How to Bring It Back. Drawing on examples from infrastructure, public policy and everyday bureaucracy, Marc explains why institutions that once delivered big projects now struggle to get even simple things done. He brings to fore the cultural shifts since the 1970s, America's “vitocracy” and why good ideas get stuck between competing interests. It's a clear, grounded look at how systems break and what it would take to fix them and is as relevant for those living outside the US.

If you're already feeling behind on your New Year's resolution, there's a good chance it's because no one ever taught you how to build a foundation strong enough to hold real change. Especially when migraines are involved. Every January, the cycle repeats. You decide this is the year things will be different. You promise yourself you'll finally get your migraines under control. And for a short while, you're motivated. You're doing the things. Trying again. Then life happens. You get tired. You miss a day. The migraines hit. And suddenly it feels like you're right back where you started - exhausted, discouraged, and wondering why nothing ever sticks. In this episode, I'm breaking down why resolutions fail (hint: part of it is because you've been trying to move forward without a destination, a reason, or a map). This conversation is for the woman who is tired of white-knuckling her way through migraines. The woman who has tried all the things - supplements, diets, late-night research spirals - and still feels stuck. The woman who doesn't need more willpower, but real clarity about what she's actually working toward and how to get there. In This Episode, You'll Hear: Why New Year's resolutions fail by February - and why it has nothing to do with discipline The difference between "wanting to be pain-free" and wanting your life back Why taking action without a clear destination leads to burnout and giving up The 4 questions that create a foundation strong enough to hold real change How migraines quietly steal moments, relationships, and freedom - not just your health Why trying harder, adding more supplements, or guessing at triggers keeps you stuck What you actually need to heal: a map, guidance, and the right order of support Why you don't need to climb the whole mountain - just take the first step If migraine freedom is something you're seriously wanting this year, I want to invite you to take a first step with me. Right now, I'm in the middle of my 8 Days of Giving, where I'm sharing a collection of powerful resources to help you better understand your body, your triggers, and what's actually driving your migraines. And this Thursday, January 22nd at 6:30 PM Eastern, I'm hosting a FREE Open House where I'll show you how these tools fit together, what to start with based on your situation, and what your next step could look like without overwhelm. Send me a DM to join me and let's talk about what's actually possible for your body.   Resources & Links

Why is it so hard for America to build things? Bridges take years to construct. Housing costs are soaring. Transit systems are crumbling. And we're struggling to update our infrastructure to prepare for the climate crisis. Even when there's broad agreement that something needs to be done, collective action feels impossible. Why is that? Today's guest is Marc Dunkelman, author of Why Nothing Works, a book about the modern American experience of watching government fail. He argues that by giving too many people the power to say “no,” we've stymied our collective progress. Marc and Sean discuss an inherent tension in American politics: the need for effective, centralized power and a deep fear of its abuse. They trace how that tension has played out across American history, from the clashes between Jefferson and Hamilton, through the New Deal's Tennessee Valley Authority, to the backlash against figures like Robert Moses. Marc argues that our current system — born out of a reaction to too much top-down authority during the late 20th century — has produced paralysis, dysfunction, and a deep distrust of government. Host: Sean Illing (@SeanIlling) Guest: Guest: Marc Dunkelman (@MarcDunkelman), author of Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress — and How to Bring It Back. We would love to hear from you. To tell us what you thought of this episode, email us at thegrayarea@vox.com or leave us a voicemail at 1-800-214-5749. Your comments and questions help us make a better show. And you can watch new episodes of The Gray Area on YouTube.Listen to The Gray Area ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members This episode was supported by a grant from Arnold Ventures. Vox had full discretion over the content of this reporting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Air Date: 12-23-25 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss: Ch. 1 - Why everything is so ugly these days Ch. 2 - The story of "Millennial Gray" and how our personal spaces are impacted by beauty Ch. 3 - How government intervention and regulation does (and could) impact the beauty in our surroundings Ch. 4 - How beauty impacts sustainability as well as our very important feelings of belonging BACKSTAGE: Beyond the Algorithm: Why people around the globe are unhappy despite increasing wealth and progress FOLLOW US ON: YouTube (This full episode premieres on YouTube on Friday - please subscribe and share!) Bluesky Instagram Facebook Mastadon Nostr public key: npub1tjxxp0x5mcgl2svwhm39qf002st2zdrkz6yxmaxr6r2fh0pv49qq2pem0e REFERENCES Why Do All Fast Food Chains Look Like Boring Gray Boxes Now? - Delish How Did The World Get So Ugly? (YouTube video) -Sheehan Quirke Why Millenial's Have No Taste (Youtube video) - Answer in Progress Trump executive order mandates classical architecture for federal buildings, discourages brutalism - CNN 'We're doing arch': Trump says his plan for DC's answer to the Arc de Triomphe is moving forward - The Independent Zoning Incentives Mandate Private Developers Create Public Open Space - Sustainability The Impact of Architectural Guidelines on Shaping Our Cities - Plusurbia The most sustainable building is one too beautiful to tear down. - Lloyd Alter on Substack Building, Beauty, and Belonging - The Public Discourse BACKSTAGE: The Psychological Reason You Can't Seem to Stay Happy - Very Well Mind The world has gotten richer — so, why aren't we happier? - Vox EXTRAS: "Palaces for the People" by Eric Klinenberg (If you make a purchase after clicking this link, we get a small commission!) Best of the Left #1758 - "Why Dictators Are Lunatics and Their Followers are Fools" TAKE ACTION: No Kings Next Steps Free DC Project: FOR ALLIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY One Million Rising Trainings In a blue state? Help stop ICE overreach Find your Indivisible group - or start one Join our Discord Server Reach us via Signal: Bestoftheleft.01 Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Produced by: Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on Apple Podcasts!

This week, Paul and Goldy look back at the most notable economics books of the year. They discuss Ezra Klein and David Thompson's Abundance, Cory Doctorow's blistering Enshittification, Thomas Piketty's new works on inequality, Diane Coyle's fresh take on GDP, and the overlooked history behind the Garland Fund. Whether you're hunting for a holiday gift for the wonk in the family or looking to understand the ideas driving today's political economy, this episode is full of must-reads.  Must-Read Economics Books 2025 Abundance by Ezra Klein and David Thompson Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It by Cory Doctorow Equality Is a Struggle by Thomas Piketty Nature, Culture, and Inequality by Thomas Piketty Equality: What It Means and Why It Matters by Thomas Piketty and Michael J. Sandel The Measure of Progress: Counting What Really Matters by Diane Coyle The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America by John Fabian Witt Honorable Mention Ricardo's Dream: How Economists Forgot the Real World and Led Us Astray By Nat Dyer  Why Information Grows: The Evolution of Order, from Atoms to Economies by Cesar Hidalgo  Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America by Robert Reisch  Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist Liz Pelly  Other Books Mentioned in Episode Homelessness is a Housing Problem by Greg Colburn & Clayton Page Aldern Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress--And How to Bring It Back by Marc Dunkelman Capital in the 21st Century by Thomas Piketty The Gardens of Democracy: A New American Story of Citizenship, the Economy, and the Role of Government by Nick Hanauer & Eric Liu  Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx  Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Facebook: Pitchfork Economics Podcast Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics TikTok: @pitchfork_econ YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer Substack: ⁠The Pitch⁠

Send us a textWe explore why money became the default middleman and how a modern platform can make barter practical by slashing the costs of search, matching, and trust. Founder Jassim Baqer shares the story behind Tbadel, what people actually trade, and how reputation, bundling, and scale (might) make swaps work.• Adam Smith's "double coincidence of wants" problem and transaction costs• Platforms as connection engines that lower search and matching costs• Tabottle's origin, goals and name meaning exchange in Arabic• How offers, counteroffers and bundles enable fair value without prices• Building trust with profiles, ratings, in‑app messaging and reporting• Local meetups versus future delivery options to cut transfer costs• Why density and subcommunities unlock multi‑party and chain trades• What trades dominate now: books, electronics, kids' gear and services• AI matching, alerts and global exchange as the growth roadmap• Two‑sided market dynamics and the path to scaleTbadel Web SiteJassim Baqer on LinkedInFrom JJ's letter: Photos of "Parklet" in San Francisco.If you have questions or comments, or want to suggest a future topic, email the show at taitc.email@gmail.com ! You can follow Mike Munger on Twitter at @mungowitz

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Season 3 Episode 9 00:05 – Intro 00:42 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Yarrow Leaf Tea 02:22 – Glossary Word: Umbelliferous (umbrella-shaped flower head) 04:52 – Microclimate: Late-spring cues & what's flowering/fruiting 07:11 – Foraging Guide 10:33 – Moon Calendar 12:52 – Reviving Tired Potting Mix 20:26 – Dishes with Del: Oregano – chimichurri, salsa verde & walnut pesto 24:31 – Tip of the Week: Glasshouse vs outdoor zucchini  29:01 – Book of the Week: Your Asian Veggie Patch – Connie Cao 30:29 – OutroSupport the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Seasonal listening tip: No matter where you are in the world, you can dip back into earlier episodes to match the season you're in right now. Just look at the titles (e.g. Spring Ep3) and choose the ones that line up with your own garden season — that way, the advice will always be spot-on and timely for you.

Send us a textIn this powerful and entertaining episode of Coach E: Game For All Seasons, the crew—Coach E, Taboo Timmons, and Xen—dive deep into the real conversations shaping today's culture. From the rising influence of modern rap music to the hidden messages parents overlook, the team breaks down why protecting your kids' mental space is more important than ever.Taboo returns with a brand-new nose and big energy, unpacking the spiritual, lyrical, and psychological influence behind trending music—especially artists like Skrilla, NBA YoungBoy, and today's hypnotic “trance” style production. The guys debate how today's youth connect with music differently, why lyrics hit harder than beats, and how subliminal messaging in music affects kids in ways parents don't even realize.Then it gets fun with the debut of the show's newest segment: “Keep It or Bring It Back.” From Salt-N-Pepa videos, old-school video games, family road trips, Jheri curls, affordable Black fashion, and real Black sitcoms, the conversation sparks laughs, nostalgia, and some brutally honest takes about how culture has changed—for better and worse.The show concludes with Coach E delivering a Post Game Word on "Who Are You Talking To?" about about not accepting negativity from others when faced with discouragement.This episode is a mix of comedy, real talk, cultural awareness, and the type of barbershop-style debate that makes this podcast one of the most entertaining listens anywhere.

Stewart Butterfield is the co-founder of Slack and Flickr, two of the most influential products in internet history. After selling Slack to Salesforce in one of tech's biggest acquisitions, he's been focused on family, philanthropy, and creative projects. In this rare podcast appearance, Stewart shares the product frameworks and leadership principles that most contributed to his success. From “utility curves” to “the owner's delusion” to “hyper-realistic work-like activities,” his thoughts on craft, strategy, and leadership apply to anyone building products or leading teams.We discuss:1. Hyper-realistic work-like activities2. The owner's delusion3. Utility curves4. “Don't make me think”5. “We don't sell saddles here”6. Tilting your umbrella7. When to pivot—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsMetronome—Monetization infrastructure for modern software companiesLovable—Build apps by simply chatting with AI—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/slack-founder-stewart-butterfield—My biggest takeaways (for paid newsletter subscribers): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/i/178320649/my-biggest-takeaways-from-this-conversation—Where to find Stewart Butterfield:• X: https://x.com/stewart• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/butterfield—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Stewart Butterfield(04:58) Stewart's current life and reflections(06:44) Understanding utility curves(10:13) The concept of divine discontent(15:11) The importance of taste in product design(19:03) Tilting your umbrella(28:32) Balancing friction and comprehension(45:07) The value of constant dissatisfaction(47:06) Embracing continuous improvement(50:03) The complexity of making things work(54:27) Parkinson's law and organizational growth(01:03:17) Hyper-realistic work-like activities(01:13:23) Advice on when to pivot(01:18:36) The importance of generosity in leadership(01:26:34) The owner's delusion—Referenced:• Slack: https://slack.com• Flickr: https://www.flickr.com• Cal Henderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamcal• Blok: https://blok.so• Brandon Velestuk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-velestuk-6018721b• Magic Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_Link• Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.com• John Collison on X: https://x.com/collision• Patrick Collison on X: https://x.com/patrickc• Sundar Pichai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundarpichai• Three Questions with Slack's CEO: https://www.technologyreview.com/2014/11/21/170330/three-questions-with-slacks-ceo• Six Sigma: https://www.6sigma.us• What is kaizen and how does Toyota use it?: https://mag.toyota.co.uk/kaizen-toyota-production-system• John Collison's post on X about passion projects: https://x.com/collision/status/1529452415346302976• Parkinson's law: https://www.economist.com/news/1955/11/19/parkinsons-law• We Don't Sell Saddles Here: https://medium.com/@stewart/we-dont-sell-saddles-here-4c59524d650d• Glitch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glitch_(video_game)• IRC: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRC• This will make you a better decision-maker | Annie Duke (author of “Thinking in Bets” and “Quit,” former pro poker player): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/making-better-decisions-annie-duke• The woman behind Canva shares how she built a $42B company from nothing | Melanie Perkins: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-making-of-canva• Prisoner's dilemma: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prisoner%27s_dilemma• Stewart Little: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Little• Dharma and Greg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharma_%26_Greg• Stewart's post on X referencing “the owner's delusion”: https://x.com/stewart/status/1223286626991796224—Recommended books:• Principles: Life and Work: https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Life-Work-Ray-Dalio/dp/1501124021• Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Nothing-Works-Killed-Progress_and/dp/154170021X• Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Positioning-Battle-Your-Al-Ries/dp/0071373586• Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Power-Knowing-When-Walk/dp/0593422996—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Join the SmartSX Membership : https://sexwithemily.com/smartsx Access exclusive sex coaching, live expert sessions, community building, and tools to enhance your pleasure and relationships with Dr. Emily Morse. List & Other Sex With Emily Guides: https://sexwithemily.com/guides/ Explore pleasure, deepen connections, and enhance intimacy using these Sex With Emily downloadable guides. SHOP WITH EMILY!: https://bit.ly/3rNSNcZ (free shipping on orders over $99) Want more? Visit the Sex With Emily Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ In this Sex with Emily episode, Dr. Emily and producer Erica dive into your questions about sex and relationships. A woman who's been living with her partner for over a year and can't stand his unsexy pecks on the lips anymore—why moving in together kills sexual tension and the surprising move she needs to make instead of waiting for him to change. The listener who ended a relationship because their partner refused to give oral sex—why sexual dealbreakers are valid and the one question Dr. Emily wishes she'd asked before walking away. A man in England with a specific fetish whose girlfriend gets "nasty and defensive" every time he tries to talk about sex—the cultural shame around sex talk that's blocking exploration and whether therapy books can replace actual therapy. Why "I don't want to seem pushy" is code for "we have a communication problem"—and the difference between a fantasy you'd like to explore and a fetish that's a requirement for arousal. The real reason your partner gets defensive when you bring up sex (spoiler: it's not about you). Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:14 - Why Living Together Kills Sexual Tension (And How to Fix It) 8:43 - Dating Someone with Herpes: What You Need to Know 10:32 - The Truth About Herpes Transmission and Risk 15:00 - My Partner Won't Give Oral: Should I Break Up? 17:43 - How to Have the Difficult Oral Sex Conversation 21:56 - When Your Partner Won't Explore Your Fetish 23:15 - Defensiveness in Sex Talks: Red Flag or Fixable? 25:54 - When Sexual Incompatibility Becomes a Deal Breaker

Sometimes the best therapy is laughing with people who truly get it. This week, we sit down with comedian Dustin Nickerson and his wife Melissa to compare notes on our parallel lives (and to remember to hit the record button this time... more on that in the show.) From forgetting luggage to forgetting to pictures of kids, we swap stories about ADHD marriage dynamics, youth sports, and the emotional rollercoaster of sending your first kid to college. Plus, we play “Bring It Back or Pass” to debate the comeback potential of frosted tips, cassette tapes, and SkyMall catalogs.You can find out more about Dustin and Melissa by tuning into their hit podcast "Don't Make Me Come Back There" and find dates for Dustin on tour. We love to hear from you, leave us a message at 323-364-3929 or write the show at podcast@theholdernessfamily.com. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.Order our new book, All You Can Be With ADHD (also available on audiobook!)Visit Our ShopJoin Our NewsletterFind us on SubstackFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TikTok Follow us on FacebookLaugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness is an evolution of The Holderness Family Podcast, which began in 2018. Kim and Penn Holderness are award-winning online content creators known for their original music, song parodies, comedy sketches, and weekly podcasts. Their videos have resulted in over two billion views and over nine million followers since 2013. Penn and Kim are also authors of the New York Times Bestselling Book, ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD and winners on The Amazing Race (Season 33) on CBS. Laugh Lines is hosted and executive produced by Kim Holderness and Penn Holderness, with original music by Penn Holderness. Laugh Lines is also written and produced by Ann Marie Taepke, and edited and produced by Sam Allen. It is hosted by Acast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Barrett Gruber and Zac King engage in a lively discussion covering a range of topics from Ted Cruz's recent verbal slip to parenting insights and political commentary on current events. They delve into the implications of the QAnon shaman's lawsuit, explore the reasons behind the government shutdown, and discuss the controversial statements made by Mike Johnson. The conversation also touches on the reintroduction of presidential fitness tests and the intersection of conspiracy theories with current political narratives. The episode wraps up with thoughts on NASA's comet theories and a humorous take on the absurdities of modern politics.A NEW SoulHAUS Session with Preach Jacobs, host of "The Preach Jacobs Podcast," is coming up on October 22nd at the Koger Center For The Arts! This edition with be an ode to "Cola-Con: Columbia's Hip-Hop Comic Con." The panel will include J-Live, Dre Lopez, Ebony Toussaint, and Steven Prouse. Featuring Dan Lish!Find Details Here!Purchase Ticket through Eventbrite, and Use CODE: "AAN" for 50% off!Grindhouse Skate Co. | FacebookGrindhouse Skate Co | WebsiteSoulHaus Sessions #3 with Preach Jacobs - Koger Center for the Arts at The University of South CarolinaZac King | LinktreeBarrett Gruber | LinktreeThe All About Nothing: Podcast | LinktreePreach Jacobs | Linktr.eeClick here for Episode Show Notes!As always, "The All About Nothing: Podcast" is owned and distributed by BIG Media LLC!Check out our network of fantastic podcasts!Click Here to see available advertising packages!Click Here for information on the "Fair Use Copyright Notice" for this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:ZJZ Designs - Halloween PrintsCheck out FIVE all new Halloween Prints, from ZJZ Designs!ZJZ DesignsBIG Media LLC Copyright 2025This Podcast is a product of BIG Media LLC and Copyright 2025 Visit https://bigmediallc.com for more from BIG Media LLC!BIG Media LLC

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Marc J. Dunkelman, exploring his work and the themes of his book, “Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—and How to Bring It Back”_____LINKShttps://watson.brown.edu/people/visiting/dunkelman  https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/it-has-to-be-read-why-nothing-works-by-marc-j-dunkelman_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of The Gospel of Zip. Learn more at https://www.thegospelofzip.com/Follow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast

If you live in North America, chances are good that you spend a lot of time wondering why things feel so dysfunctional. Why can't we make any progress on the big issues of our age, like housing? Our guest on the program today has some answers — and he has written a fascinating new book about why nothing works.Marc J. Dunkelman is an American author and former political staffer. He's a fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute of International and Public Affairs. His latest book is Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress — and How to Bring It Back.You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com

On this episode of Infill, YIMBY Law's Executive Director Sonja Trauss sits down with author Marc J. Dunkelman to tackle one of the biggest questions facing Americans today: why are we unable to build the infrastructure, housing, and public works that our communities so desperately need? Drawing from his new book, Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress — and How to Bring It Back, Dunkelman explores how even well-intentioned procedural reforms, community protections, and environmental reviews can create veto points that stall change, particularly in housing policy. They also delve into the shift in Americans' connectedness that has impacted our political landscape, what tactics and reforms could cut through the red tape, and how housing advocates can push for structural shifts that unlock homebuilding, transit, and equity. Finally, Marc and Sonja explore the similarities and differences between Dunkelman's thesis in Why Nothing Works and the thesis of Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson in their book, Abundance. In addition to highlighting the challenges of the bureaucratic processes we have now, Dunkelman also encourages readers and listeners of this episode to consider who should have the power to make decisions on behalf of communities. Tune in to hear more about the changes that Dunkelman has written about in American politics, and the historical context of the tension we are still feeling today as we navigate decisions about the architecture of power. Get Marc Dunkelman's newest book, Why Nothing Works, here: https://rjjulia.com/book/9781541700215Learn more about YIMBY Action: yimbyaction.org/joinFollow YIMBY Action on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yimbyaction/Follow YIMBY Action on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yimbyaction.bsky.socialFollow YIMBY Action on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yimbyaction/

Boiler Room is a global event promotion company known for enlisting local DJs and promoters to produce Boiler Room-branded parties. This year, Boiler Room was acquired by a Zionist private equity firm, Superstruct/KKR. Three people who DJ and throw parties in the Bay—Daria Lourd, DJ Fridge, and Juanny—on creating culture that is removed from the Boiler Room industrial complex. 9/19 at The Stud: No Bias https://ra.co/events/2225702 9/20 at f8: Bring It Back https://ra.co/events/2224734 9/26 at Monarch: Dj Warning https://ra.co/events/2235766 Daria / No Bias on Bandcamp https://nobias.bandcamp.com/ DJ Fridge https://linktr.ee/DjFridge DJ Juanny's party/label/recording studio project Amor Digital https://linktr.ee/amordigital On Instagram Daria Lourd https://www.instagram.com/bored_lord DJ Juanny https://www.instagram.com/dj_juanny DJ Fridge https://www.instagram.com/djfridge_ HYDEFM (radio) https://www.instagram.com/hydefmradio Ravers for Palestine https://www.instagram.com/raversforpalestine/ Sad Francisco is produced by Toshio Meronek and edited by Tyger Ligon. Support the show and get new episodes early on Patreon: https://patreon.com/sadfrancisco  BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/sadfrancisco.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/sadfrancis.co TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sadfrancisco Twitter: https://twitter.com/sadfrancisco69 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sadfranciscopodcast/ Listen on podcast platforms https://pod.link/1653309103   

In this episode of Sales Talk for CEOs, Alice Heiman sits down with Todd Caponi, sales historian and author of The Transparency Sale, to explore the forgotten history of sales and why understanding it could completely change how your company grows revenue.We've moved from serving buyers to selling at all costs and it's hurting your sales team, your customer relationships, and your bottom line. Todd takes us back to the early 1900s, when trust, service, and even high school sales classes were the norm.What CEOs will learn:How sales was once respected, admired and taught in schoolsWhen and why we moved from service to high-pressure tacticsWhat today's sales orgs can learn from 100-year-old best practicesWhy “buyers know more now” isn't new and never wasTodd brings powerful historical context, rare quotes, and practical examples that challenge how modern sales is built.

Why and how did progressives give up on actually building a better society? Marc Dunkelman, author of Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress — and How to Bring It Back, joins Bradley to discuss the central problem in American governance — not bad intentions, but a broken architecture of decision making. Power is now so diffused that virtually anyone can block progress, even on widely supported initiatives. “We've put the establishment in a cage," says Dunkelman. "And now we've put the bureaucrats in a cage. And there's no one left with the power to say, 'This is the thing we're going to do.'"This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Be sure to watch Bradley's new TED Talk on Mobile Voting at https://go.ted.com/bradleytuskSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube.

Edition No194 | 19-07-2025 - The divisive and controversial “Russia Hoax” has made a reappearance on the political scene, and this time it's the ringmaster of politics, Donald Trump that has reanimated it. And there is nothing accidental about the timing as the Epstein scandal deepens and broadens. Grab your tin-foil hats—because we're diving into the *alleged* “Russia Hoax”, or rather the claims that the Hoax that was not a hoax was a Democratic deep state hoax. Confused – you should be. Concerned – you will be. Cue ominous circus clown music.----------DESCRIPTION:The Russia Hoax Revisited: Trump's Tactics & The Epstein ConnectionIn this episode of Silicon Bites, we dive into the re-emergence of the controversial Russia hoax, spearheaded once again by Donald Trump. As the Epstein scandal continues to unfold, the timing of this resurgence is anything but accidental. We analyze the mechanics behind the Russia hoax, its inception in 2016, the findings of the Mueller Report, and the Steele Dossier. Additionally, we explore Russia's cyber warfare capabilities and intent to meddle in democratic processes worldwide. We also cover Trump's current legal battles, media deflections, and the political strategies aimed at distracting public attention from new explosive revelations. Buckle up for an in-depth breakdown of one of the most contentious topics in modern political history.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction and Support Acknowledgment00:17 The Russia Hoax Revisited00:52 Understanding the Russia Hoax03:45 Election Hacking Allegations06:26 The Steele Dossier09:34 Russia's Cyber Warfare Capabilities11:48 Trump's Deflection Tactics13:33 Epstein Scandal and Political Fallout16:46 Trump vs. Murdoch: The Media Battle18:12 Legal and Political Escalations20:04 Conclusion and Future Expectations----------LINKS: https://www.justsecurity.org/44697/steele-dossier-knowing/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steele_dossierhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Steelehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senate_Intelligence_Committee_report_on_Russian_interference_in_the_2016_United_States_presidential_electionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mueller_reporthttps://www.thedailybeast.com/putin-pals-say-trumps-russia-threat-is-just-an-epstein-smokescreen/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jul/19/donald-trump-jeffrey-epstein-files-latest-news-wall-street-journal-ruper-murdoch-maga-us-politicshttps://www.axios.com/2025/07/18/epstein-trump-murdoch-relationship-wsjhttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-sues-wall-street-journal-over-epstein-report-seeks-10-billion-2025-07-18/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jul/18/donald-trump-epstein-files-wsj-birthright-citizenship-cryptocurrency-us-politics-live-news-updateshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/how-trump-spent-years-stoking-dark-theories-and-why-hes-facing-epstein-case-blowback-nowhttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/12/14/a-tycoons-deep-state-conspiracy-divehttps://nypost.com/2025/07/15/us-news/trump-hits-back-at-reporter-asking-if-hes-named-in-jeffrey-epstein-files-at-center-of-maga-firestorm/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/04/24/what-steele-dossier-said-vs-what-mueller-report-said/https://www.thedailybeast.com/tulsi-gabbard-feeds-maga-an-obama-conspiracy-amid-epstein-blowback/ ----------

We're getting nostalgic on this week's episode of The DVC Show! Join us as we share the Disney and Disney Vacation Club experiences we miss the most and wish Disney would bring back. From Magical Express and Tables in Wonderland to the unique charm of the BoardWalk and other now-gone perks, we each name the things that made Disney even more magical. Whether you're a longtime Member or just miss the way things used to be, this is your chance to say: “BRING IT BACK, DISNEY!”

Author Marc Dunkelman discusses his new book Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back.Dunkelman contrasts past centralized efficiency with today's slow, decentralized system full of procedural roadblocks. They close with a hopeful look at reform efforts, like Josh Shapiro's in Pennsylvania, as one potential model. The Mona Charen Show is a weekly, one-on-one discussion that goes in depth on political and cultural topics. New shows drop Mondays. Find this show wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Add the show to your player of choice, here. This episode of The Mona Charen Show is sponsored by Putting Families First.  They won't forget that certain legislators betrayed families by cutting Medicaid and public school funding. Putting Families First is trying to put a stop cuts to Medicaid and public education, and are working to elect leaders who agree. Learn what's at stake at PutFamilies1st.org. References:  Why Nothing Works– by Marc Dunkelman Stuck– by Yoni Appelbaum Abundance– by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson The Power Broker– by Robert Caro The Power Elite– by C. Wright Mills The House of Truth – by Brad Snyder

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The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines the turning of the tide against Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Marc Dunkleman details his new book Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Republicans in power across all branches of the federal government, Democrats are looking for ways to regain trust and learn how to build things. One book they're looking toward is Marc Dunkelman's: ⁠⁠Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back⁠⁠.  In this episode, Marc joins Mosheh to discuss how the Democratic distrust of power since the 1960s has led to stagnation and public distrust, paving the way for Donald Trump's election as someone who promises to make things actually happen. He explains how we got from the era of Robert Moses reshaping New York and FDR's New Deal, to a modern day with infrastructure in disrepair nationwide. Plus, some broader historical context: how the dueling mindsets at the heart of progressivism—a need for strong executive action and a mistrust of power— reflects a broader American conflict that goes all the way back to the days of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Mosheh Oinounou (⁠⁠@mosheh⁠⁠) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.

Why does it feel like we can't build anything anymore? In this episode, Nick and Goldy talk with author Mark Dunkelman about his new book Why Nothing Works, which examines how well-intentioned progressive reforms created a “vetocracy” that makes major public projects nearly impossible. From Seattle's decades-long waterfront rebuild to the dysfunction of Penn Station, they explore the messy trade-offs between accountability and action—and ask what it would take to make progress possible again. Marc Dunkelman is a fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs and a former fellow at NYU's Marron Institute of Urban Management. During more than a decade working in politics, he worked for Democratic members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives and as a senior fellow at the Clinton Foundation. Social Media: @MarcDunkelman Further reading:  Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—and How to Bring It Back Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer, @civicaction YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Substack: The Pitch

Frustrated with never-ending interstate repairs and constant airline delays, Jonah Goldberg looks to the sky and wonders; Why does nothing work? Marc J. Dunkelman, fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, has the answers. Marc and Jonah discuss the origins and transformation of American progressive policy, the spirit of the NIMBYs, and a bold proclamation that we need even more institutions to achieve good governance. Show Notes: —Order Marc's book, Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back here  —Learn more about the Watson Institute The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including Jonah's G-File newsletter, regular livestreams, and other members-only content—click here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast has featured two stories about government endeavors: the much-criticized infrastructure project known as ‘The Big Dig,' and of course the wildly successful state lottery. So why do these two stories play out so differently?In the final interview episode for this season, host Ian Coss speaks with Marc Dunkelman, a research fellow at Brown University, about why some parts of government draw intense scrutiny while others run quietly in the background. Dunkelman's new book is "Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress -- and How to Bring It Back."