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The Current
Behind the negotiating table to end the Russia-Ukraine war

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 14:15


A recent flurry of negotiations among American, Russian, Ukrainian, and European officials to find a diplomatic solution to end the Russia-Ukraine war has, so far, been unsuccessful. To discuss Putin's negotiation tactics, the reality on the battlefield, and how Ukraine can best position itself moving forward, Fiona Hill and Thomas Wright, two Brookings Foreign Policy senior fellows, join The Current. Show notes and transcript. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

The Current
Are students and workers ready for AI?

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 19:57


Artificial Intelligence (AI), is heralding a profound shift in how we learn, work, and live. To gain insight into how AI is reshaping the American workforce and economy, two Brookings experts join this episode of The Current. First, Molly Kinder, senior fellow in Brookings Metro, examines how AI is impacting the American workforce today; and then Senior Fellow Rebecca Winthrop, director of the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, looks at how we can prepare our students to thrive in the future workforce. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

The Current
Inside the next Democracy Playbook: Strategies for global democratic U-turns

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 13:18


In this episode, ACDS chair Norm Eisen discusses the forthcoming fourth edition of the Democracy Playbook and the emerging research showing how democracies can reverse democratic backsliding. He explains how the new edition—released on a rolling basis—will offer practical strategies drawn from scholarship and practitioner experience to help spark and sustain these "U-turns" globally. Drawing on global fieldwork and cutting-edge research, Eisen highlights what has strengthened democracies in real-world contexts thus far. Show notes and transcript. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

Curry Coast Community Radio
Quality Living: Finding Joy in Motion – Zumba for EveryBody

Curry Coast Community Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 27:00


In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore talks with Diane Rasmusson, a Zumba instructor and artist who recently settled in Brookings. Diane shares her artistic journey, her love for creating community through Zumba, and how her Zumba for EveryBody classes emphasize inclusion and joy over perfect moves. She highlights the value of finding the right instructor and the supportive nature of Zumba's global community. Diane also discusses her involvement in local art and volunteer work, underscoring the importance of staying active and engaged, especially later in life. She invites listeners to join her classes and visit her art displays, fostering connection and well-being in Brookings. Host: Amanda Whittemore; Producer: Amanda Whittemore The opinions expressed here are those of the individual participants. Curry Coast Community Radio takes no position on issues discussed in this program. If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here’s How.

The Current
The catastrophe in Sudan

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 15:03


The conflict in Sudan is the world's worst humanitarian crisis. More than 150,000 people have died; millions have fled their homes and are starving; and prospects for a ceasefire are bleak. To discuss the roots of the war, the humanitarian emergency, and prospects for peace, Visiting Fellow Jeffrey Feltman joins Michael O'Hanlon, director of research for Foreign Policy, on The Current.; Show notes and transcript. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

Ranch It Up
Tribute To A Beef Industry Icon: Troy Thomas of Thomas Ranch

Ranch It Up

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 27:00


It's The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they bring a special tribute to cattle industry icon Troy Thomas.  Plus how to acquire Thomas Ranch genetics, the latest news, market updates, production sales and even your chance at winning some ranch it up gear on this all-new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Season 5, EPISODE 264 Cally Thomas Kindred Shares The Story Of Troy Thomas   Troy B. Thomas, 62, of Onida, South Dakota, passed away on August 19, 2025. Born December 13, 1962, in Brookings, S.D., Troy was raised in a ranching family and developed a lifelong passion for cattle. He attended South Dakota State University before returning to his family's fourth-generation Thomas Ranch, where he devoted his life to raising registered Angus, Simmental, Red Angus, and Charolais cattle. Throughout his career, Troy amassed significant acclaim in the Western and cattle show world. He won three American Royal titles, was named Charolais Herdsman of the Year, and judged major cattle shows across North America, including in Mexico and Canada. Troy married VeaBea Bourk in 1985. They shared two daughters, Taylor and Cally; sadly, Taylor predeceased him. He is survived by his wife VeaBea, daughter Cally (and her husband Clint Kindred), grandchildren Tee and Tyler, his parents Harry and Kay Thomas, his sister Tracy, and a large extended family. Troy Thomas was deeply respected in the ranching and rodeo communities—not just for his professional achievements, but for his mentorship, character, and passion for Western life. Thomas Ranch Offers Angus & Charolais Genetics For Sale A Massive Mature Dispersal & Cow Reduction Sale From Thomas Ranch On December 10 - 11, 2025, Thomas Ranch is hosting their major event: “ A Lifetime Of Production.” Over 300 Head of Angus & Charolais Genetics will sell 160 Spring Calving Mature Cows (125 Angus & 35 Charolais) 75 Bred Heifers (Angus & Charolais) 25 Fall Heifer Calf Pairs (Angus) 60 A.I. Commercial Heifers (Angus) Charolais Specific Lots including yearling bulls, open heifers, & fall pairs Specific Frozen Genetics including embryos & semen Featured Experts in the Cattle Industry Cally Thomas Kindred – Thomas Ranch https://thomasranchcattle.com/ Follow on Facebook: @ThomasRanchSD Kirk Donsbach – Financial Analyst at StoneX https://www.stonex.com/ Follow on Facebook: @StoneXGroupInc Shaye Wanner – Host of Casual Cattle Conversation https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Follow on Facebook: @cattleconvos Contact Us with Questions or Concerns Have questions or feedback? Feel free to reach out via: Call/Text: 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Email: RanchItUpShow@gmail.com Follow us: Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow YouTube: Subscribe to Ranch It Up Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RanchItUp Catch all episodes of the Ranch It Up Podcast available on all major podcasting platforms. Discover the Heart of Rural America with Tigger & BEC Ranching, farming, and the Western lifestyle are at the heart of everything we do. Tigger & BEC bring you exclusive insights from the world of working ranches, cattle farming, and sustainable beef production. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner (BEC) and their mission to promote the Western way of life at Tigger and BEC. https://tiggerandbec.com/ Industry References, Partners and Resources For additional information on industry trends, products, and services, check out these trusted resources: Allied Genetic Resources: https://alliedgeneticresources.com/ American Gelbvieh Association: https://gelbvieh.org/ Axiota Animal Health: https://axiota.com/multimin-campaign-landing-page/ Imogene Ingredients: https://www.imogeneingredients.com/ Jorgensen Land & Cattle: https://jorgensenfarms.com/#/?ranchchannel=view Medora Boot: https://medoraboot.com/ RFD-TV: https://www.rfdtv.com/ Rural Radio Network: https://www.ruralradio147.com/ Superior Livestock Auctions: https://superiorlivestock.com/ Transova Genetics: https://transova.com/ Westway Feed Products: https://westwayfeed.com/ Wrangler: https://www.wrangler.com/ Wulf Cattle: https://www.wulfcattle.com/  

Nobody's Listening Anyway
Nov. 18 - SDSU debacle vs Redbirds, UND desperation dual, Yotes wild clutch comeback, state football recap, more McCarthy misery

Nobody's Listening Anyway

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 59:58


NOTICE: This weekly show is now part of the "Happy Hour with John Gaskins" daily podcast, which you can find at SiouxFallsLive.com, MidwestSportsPlus.com, and most podcast platforms like the one you find here! So, if you enjoy the topics Matt & John cover, you'll get those topics, plus relevant local guests, every Monday through Thursday on Happy Hour... so we highly recommend you check that out! It was brutal. It was comical. It was full of "third grade mistakes" and looked like a football team "disinterested in playing competent football.There aren't big enough words to describe South Dakota State falling behind 35-0 at home and eventually suffering a fourth consecutive loss after starting the season 7-0.Matt Zimmer tried in his game column on Saturday. With three days to process the debacle — which was followed by an inspired, dizzying 21-point SDSU comeback to lose 35-21 to Illinois State — Zim has even more words and searches for reasons for all the mistakes that had Jackrabbits made.Was it a lack of confidence? A lack of experience in facing this kind of a slump and adversity? How about coaching and play-calling?No matter what it was, it led to a chorus of "boos" from the crowd in Brookings. Was such howling warranted? Should it be in college athletics?Zim tackles all this, plus the latest Chase Mason Magical Mystery Tour that heads to Grand Forks for the regular season finale and what appears to be a "do or die" and "win and you're in" showdown with North Dakota. What is Zim's sense of Mason's availability and playability based on what Dan Jackson is saying — including here on Happy Hour — and how much difference Mason playing would make in the Jacks' chances of beating the Fighting Hawks.  If Mason plays, and plays decent, and the Jacks lose, do they still deserve a playoff spot?Other saucy topics — SDSU's offer to Brody Schafer, his older brother Tate's FCS marketability after lighting things up at USF, the screwiness of the polls, Zim and John's unworn Jackrabbit and Coyote apparel, Outkast, The Replacements, New Kids on the Block, and Larry Bird's trash talking before NBA All-Star 3-point shooting contests.Oh, and how about those USD Coyotes? Yes, Zim has plenty of thoughts on the three-game winning streak, all against Top 25 teams, to finish the season and assure a playoff spot.The Yotes deserve plenty of time. The Jacks, though — with their playoff uncertainty, wild recent tailspin, and the storylines of the game they are playing Saturday while USD is off — take up most of the hour.

Curry Coast Community Radio
Doc & Jacques: Behind the Scenes at Nature's Coastal Holiday Festival of Lights – Plus a Harmonica Master Comes to Town

Curry Coast Community Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 59:00 Transcription Available


In this episode of the Doc & Jacques radio variety show, Dr. GiGi and Jacques begin by welcoming new Brookings resident and pro harmonica player/teacher Bobby Joe Holman, who shares stories from his Navy service, reflects on his extensive radio career, and speaks passionately about his lifelong love for the harmonica. He even treats listeners to a short harmonica performance! Then Doc and Jacques talk with Eric Sill and Santa from the Nature's Coastal Holiday Festival of Lights in Brookings. Eric and Santa describe the festival's breathtaking displays featuring over 3 million lights, its strong community focus, and its ongoing growth. They highlight the vital role of volunteers and the festival's dedication to supporting local causes and discuss special features like the giant Ferris wheel and iconic Santa figurine, inviting everyone to experience the warm, festive spirit of this cherished holiday tradition. Hosts: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner; Producers: GiGi “Doc” Reed MD, Jacques Kepner Beginning and end music from freepd.com, in the public domain. Other music composed and performed by Dan Springen. The opinions expressed here are those of the individual participants. Curry Coast Community Radio takes no position on issues discussed in this program. If you enjoy this program and want to hear more like it, consider supporting Curry Coast Community Radio. Here’s How.

The Current
Chicago's Latino business community is adapting in the face of policy volatility

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 16:35


Little Village, a Latino business corridor in Chicago, has been contending with tariffs, immigration enforcement, and other changes in federal policy. But business owners have been figuring out new ways to make money, sell their products, and stay open. Tonantzin Carmona, a fellow in Brookings Metro, as well as Chicago civic leaders Luis Gutierrez and Jennifer Aguilar discuss how. Show notes and transcript. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

Tommie Talks - a St. Thomas Athletics Podcast
TSW: BUSY week on campus for St. Thomas Athletics! Tommies at NDSU football this Saturday!

Tommie Talks - a St. Thomas Athletics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 28:57


What a busy week that was for St. Thomas athletics and what a busy week and weekend to come! Corbu Stathes and Ross Brendel review the Tommies and Presbyterian from this past Saturday and look ahead to the big game with the #1 team in the land, NDSU. The men's basketball team is at The Portland Invitational this weekend and Volleyball will begin the Summit League Tournament on Sunday in Brookings. (NOT Saturday as stated on the show.

The Moos Room
Episode 321 - Timers, Tech, and Jerseys: A South Dakota Dairy Roadtrip Deep Dive - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

The Moos Room

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 24:47


Brad recaps a fall road trip with the Minnesota dairy extension team to South Dakota's rapidly growing I-29 dairy corridor, highlighting what innovative farms are doing to boost efficiency, cow health, and profitability. Along the way, they tour the Bel Brands plant in Brookings, where milk from about 10,000 cows a day is turned into those familiar Babybel snack cheeses, and hear how the plant's demand for high-protein milk is shaping local production.On the farm visits, Brad digs into why one 1,700-cow dairy is ripping out a barn full of robots after just a few years—citing software headaches, maintenance demands, and an extra dollar per hundredweight in cost—and how they're using strict 5-minute milking times and strong beef-on-dairy markets to stay competitive. He then visits a Holstein dairy using parlor timers, FutureCow brushes, genomic testing, Akushi (red Wagyu) beef-on-dairy crosses, intensive calf biosecurity, and a Danish SKOV ventilation system to keep big groups of calves healthy.The final stop is a 6,000-cow Jersey herd proving Jerseys can be successfully raised in northern climates. Brad shares how they use SenseHub tags on calves from birth, IVF and embryo work for high-value Jersey genetics, fresh-heifer mastitis prevention strategies in recycled bedding systems, and clever pen redesigns to add bunk space.In this episode, you'll hear about:Why one large dairy abandoned milking robots for a parlorHow timers in the parlor are being used to speed up milking and labor efficiencyBeef-on-dairy strategies, from Angus to Akushi crosses and premium Texas marketsNew approaches to calf housing, ventilation, and biosecurityUsing precision technology and genomic data to guide breeding and health decisionsPractical ideas Brad wants to bring home to the U of M dairy, from boot disinfectant to fresh-heifer dry treatmentQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan
Fiona Hill On Putin's War And Populism

The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 52:29


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comFiona was an intel analyst under Bush and Obama, and then served under Trump as senior director for European and Russian affairs on the National Security Council. Currently a senior fellow at Brookings and the chancellor of Durham University, her books include Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin and There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century — which we discussed on the Dishcast in 2022.For two clips of our convo — on Russia's imperial war, and a comparison of Putin and Trump — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: Fiona's recent long trip to northeast England; walking the length of Hadrian's Wall; industrial decline; mass migration; how London is increasingly non-English; the brain drain from smaller places; the revival of nationalism; the fading left-right distinction; populism as a style; the Tory collapse and Reform's rise; NATO; the Munich Security Conference and Vance; the Zelensky meeting at the White House; Soviet ideology; the Russian Empire; Putin's psyops with social media; sending North Koreans into battle; the pipeline attacks; Ukraine's innovative use of drones; the massive casualties of the attrition war; Russia's resilient economy; the new corruption scandal in Ukraine; war profiteering; Putin's attacks on civilians; his manipulation of Trump; ressentiment in the West; male resentment in the economy; white-collar job insecurity due to AI; the origins of the BBC and its current scandal; the NHS; the slowing US economy; MTG positioning herself as the real MAGA; revolutions eating their own; Epstein; the demolished East Wing; and what my latest DNA test revealed.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: Mark Halperin on US politics, Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, Shadi Hamid on US power abroad, Jason Willick on trade and conservatism, Vivek Ramaswamy on the right, George Packer on his Orwell-inspired novel, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

The Current
Why are expiring ACA subsidies raising health insurance premiums?

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 12:02


With expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans set to expire at the end of 2025, Americans on ACA health plans are starting to see big increases in their monthly health insurance premiums for 2026 as insurers send out annual notices. To address why this is happening and what the impacts are for health care access, coverage, and outcomes generally, Brookings expert Matt Fiedler, a senior fellow with the Center on Health Policy, joins The Current. Show notes and transcript. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

SDPB News
Nonprofits prepare for rural health care transformation funds, Brookings Beacon plans to continue journalism in the area and SNAP recipients get partial benefits...for now | Nov. 12

SDPB News

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 12:07


Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast.

The Joe Beaver Show
The Joe Beaver Show 11-11 Jared Brookings OSU MSOC

The Joe Beaver Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 100:39


Curry Coast Community Radio
Doc & Jacques: Celebrating Fungi – The Wild Rivers Mushroom Club

Curry Coast Community Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 59:47 Transcription Available


In this episode of the Doc & Jacques radio variety show, Dr. GiGi Reed and Jacques Kepner speak with Kathleen Dixon, president of the Wild Rivers Mushroom Club, and Robin Rasch, organizer of mushroom hikes, about the Wild Rivers Mushroom Festival in Brookings. Kathleen and Robin discuss the festival's educational focus, including foraging walks, mushroom […]

Edtech Insiders
Week in EdTech 10/29/25: Alpha School's Backlash, Chegg Layoffs, Kaplan's AI Pivot, Mem0's “Memory Layer,” Big Tech vs. Higher Ed, and More! Feat. Rebecca Winthrop & Jenny Anderson, Authors of The Disengaged Teen and Justin Reich of Teaching

Edtech Insiders

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 98:51 Transcription Available


Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they recap a post–New York EdTech Week full of highs and hard truths.✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Alpha School's backlash and what it reveals about AI-based education. [00:06:58] EdTech's new K–20 alliance with Microsoft and Google for responsible AI. [00:10:09] The risks and lessons from Alpha School's rapid rise and fall. [00:21:53] Chegg cuts 45% of staff amid AI disruption and market pressure. [00:26:01] Kaplan launches AI tools built on 85 years of learner data. [00:31:02] Mem0 raises $23M to build a universal AI memory layer. [00:38:10] Cal State's OpenAI deal sparks debate on Big Tech in higher ed. [00:44:18] The media's anti-AI narrative and its impact on innovation. Plus, special guests:[00:50:24] Rebecca Winthrop, Director of the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, and Jenny Anderson, award-winning journalist and co-author of The Disengaged Teen, on student agency, engagement, and the four learner modes. [01:11:14] Justin Reich, Director of the MIT Teaching Systems Lab, on AI in Schools: Perspectives for the Perplexed and how educators can experiment safely with emerging AI tools. 

The Current
Can the COP30 climate conference achieve its goals?

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 18:26


The thirtieth Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP30, meets in Belém, Brazil next week. The most urgent challenge is finance: How do we pay for the massive global shift away from fossil fuels and fund essential adaptation projects to cope with a changing climate? To preview COP30, two leading Brookings experts on climate join the show: Samantha Gross is a fellow in Foreign Policy and director of the Energy Security and Climate Initiative at Brookings; and Amar Bhattacharya is a senior fellow with the Center for Sustainable Development in the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings. Show notes and transcript. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

The Current
Syria at a crossroads

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 19:41


After years of war, Syria is attempting to rebuild under a new government. Brookings Fellow and Director of the Turkey Project Aslı Aydıntaşbaş is joined by Visiting Fellow Mara Karlin, a former assistant secretary of defense, who recently visited Syria. They discuss the country's "plastic moment" of transformation, analyzing the realities on the ground, the complex new leadership, the challenge of lifting U.S. sanctions for reconstruction, and the tough diplomatic balancing act with regional players like Turkey and Israel. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

KGFX Beyond the Mic Podcast
Agriculture In-depth-- South Dakota State University and Capital City Campus team up to offer Ag Science Degree in central SD

KGFX Beyond the Mic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 25:03


People in the central part of South Dakota can earn an Associate Degree in Agricultural Science thanks to a collaboration between South Dakota State University in Brookings and the Capital City Campus in Pierre. In this episode of Ag In-depth, Capital City Campus Executive Director Laurie Gill sat down with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra to talk more about the 60-credit-hour program approved by the state Board of Regents in May 2024.

Funeral Potatoes & Wool Mittens
Thanksgiving Hosting and Homemade Gravy with Leah Brink

Funeral Potatoes & Wool Mittens

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 79:40


If anyone knows how to host a cozy, joyful Thanksgiving dinner, it's my friend Leah Brink. She's been welcoming anywhere from 10 to 29 family and friends around her tables for the past 15 years. Her holiday spreads could be straight out of Better Homes & Gardens or Martha Stewart Living, yet her heart for hospitality is all about warmth, gratitude and joy.In this cozy and practical episode of Funeral Potatoes & Wool Mittens, Leah shares how she plans for Thanksgiving weeks (and even months) ahead—from scheduling her PTO and deep cleaning her home to baking desserts for the freezer. She talks about making her table welcoming with a flower centerpiece from Shari at Hand Tied Floral Boutique in Brookings, South Dakota, setting the mood with simmering cinnamon and cloves on the stove, and playing her favorite soft jazz and It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown soundtrack in the background.We also dive into the heart of the meal—homemade gravy. Leah walks us through her step-by-step approach to making perfect gravy every time, plus her secret to a juicy, flavorful turkey: a 24-hour brine. You'll hear about her signature dishes like mashed potatoes and gravy, Red Lobster-style Cheddar Bay Biscuits from scratch, and her must-have baked mac and cheese.Leah also shares her family recipes, including:• Her mom's creamy fudge• Her grandma's ginger snaps• Her stepmom's Snickers bars• Her cozy beer cheese soup• And a link to festive cranberry Brie bitesGet each recipe at https://randomsweets.com/thanksgiving-hosting-and-homemade-gravy-with-leah-brink/, along with Leah's hosting and gravy-making tips—including using a Thanksgiving day “cooking template,” how she journals notes for next year, and why she believes “prep equals confidence.”So, this Thanksgiving, if you're the one making gravy, bring someone into the kitchen to learn alongside you. Or, if you're eager to learn, step up and take notes—you'll be grateful you did next year.I hope you pick up a few new ideas and feel a little more confident — and maybe even excited — about hosting Thanksgiving this year. Big thanks to my friend, Leah Brink, for sharing her warmth and wisdom around the table. Host and Producer, Staci Mergenthal⁠RandomSweets.com⁠#ourSweetMidwestLifeWebsite ⁠randomsweets.com⁠Instagram ⁠@potatoesandmittens⁠Instagram ⁠@randomsweets⁠Facebook: ⁠Funeral Potatoes & Wool Mittens⁠Facebook ⁠Random Sweets⁠Pinterest ⁠@staciperry⁠Email: ⁠staci@randomsweets.com⁠

Harvesting Happiness
Well-Being and Post-COVID Recovery: Exploring U.S. Consumer Pessimism Amid Economic Growth with Carol Graham, PhD

Harvesting Happiness

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 38:05


Well-being science reveals that, despite signs of economic growth during the post-COVID recovery, a widespread "vibecession" phenomenon of U.S. consumer pessimism persists. This challenges the traditional economic assumption that increased discretionary income automatically translates into higher national happiness. To explore well-being science, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dr. Carol Graham, a senior scientist at Gallup, an author, and a senior fellow in the Economic Studies program at Brookings. Carol discusses the lack of civic and economic education in the US and how that affects vulnerable populations. She also presents statistics on the decline of mental health and wellness among US teens and how a loss of hope contributes to consumer pessimism.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Calm—Offers the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Download Calm and find a place made just for you to rest. Visit Calm.com/HHTR Listeners get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription. and LEAN—Offers clinically formulated weight management blended with ingredients that support metabolism, appetite control, and healthy fat utilization. Visit http://takelean.com/ and use promo code HHTR to get 20% off your order. and Signos—Offers the world's first FDA-cleared AI-driven app and CGM for weight management and wellness that turns data into lasting habits for better health. Visit Signos.com and use promo code HHTR to get $10 off select plans. Like what you're hearing?WANT MORE SOUND IDEAS FOR DEEPER THINKING? Check out More Mental Fitness by Harvesting Happiness bonus content available exclusively on Substack and Medium.

Harvesting Happiness Podcasts
Well-Being and Post-COVID Recovery: Exploring U.S. Consumer Pessimism Amid Economic Growth with Carol Graham, PhD

Harvesting Happiness Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025


Well-being science reveals that, despite signs of economic growth during the post-COVID recovery, a widespread "vibecession" phenomenon of U.S. consumer pessimism persists. This challenges the traditional economic assumption that increased discretionary income automatically translates into higher national happiness. To explore well-being science, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dr. Carol Graham, a senior scientist at Gallup, an author, and a senior fellow in the Economic Studies program at Brookings. Carol discusses the lack of civic and economic education in the US and how that affects vulnerable populations. She also presents statistics on the decline of mental health and wellness among US teens and how a loss of hope contributes to consumer pessimism.This episode is proudly sponsored by:Calm—Offers the #1 app for sleep and meditation. Download Calm and find a place made just for you to rest. Visit Calm.com/HHTR Listeners get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription. and LEAN—Offers clinically formulated weight management blended with ingredients that support metabolism, appetite control, and healthy fat utilization. Visit http://takelean.com/ and use promo code HHTR to get 20% off your order. and Signos—Offers the world's first FDA-cleared AI-driven app and CGM for weight management and wellness that turns data into lasting habits for better health. Visit Signos.com and use promo code HHTR to get $10 off select plans. Like what you're hearing?WANT MORE SOUND IDEAS FOR DEEPER THINKING? Check out More Mental Fitness by Harvesting Happiness bonus content available exclusively on Substack and Medium.

SwampSwami.com - Sports Commentary and more!
FCS Contenders Emerge as Tarleton State keeps #1 spot

SwampSwami.com - Sports Commentary and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 11:20


The stunned silence from football fans in Brookings, South Dakota on Saturday night was much like that coming from LSU's… The post FCS Contenders Emerge as Tarleton State keeps #1 spot appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Fareed Zakaria GPS
What Mamdani's Success Reveals About the Democrats

Fareed Zakaria GPS

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 40:57


Today on the show, Fareed speaks with Elaine Kamarck, a senior fellow at Brookings, and Astead Herndon, editorial director at Vox, about what Zohran Mamdani's popularity in the New York City mayoral race reveals tells us about the state of the Democratic Party.Then, Karen Hao, author of “Empire of AI”, sits down with Fareed to discuss the race among Silicon Valley's tech elite to build the ultimate AI model—and the unseen consequences of that effort.Finally, Fareed is joined by China expert Dan Wang, author of the new book, "Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future,” for a conversation about whether Beijing is ready for a prolonged trade showdown with the US, and what a potential deal could look like.GUESTS: Elaine Kamarck (@EKamarck), Astead Herndon (@AsteadWH), Karen Hao (@_KarenHao), Dan Wang (@danwwang) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ryan Kelley Morning After
TMA (10-24-25) Hour 2 - Surface Lot Baby

The Ryan Kelley Morning After

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 64:34


(00:00-17:04) Dressing up like a garbage man. Iggy says he met Sabrina Carpenter in 2017. Everything Doug is wearing is for sale. Kinda chilly this morning driving in. The pied piper has come for us. Chairman's car got stolen a few years ago. Jack Settleman of Snapback Sports calls in from Brookings, South Dakota to talk about traveling around looking for the best college football experiences. The Holy War. Never been to a Mizzou game. Jack and Jackson find common ground. Log off, fella.(17:12-43:17) Blues broadcaster Joey Vitale joins the show after another disappointing home loss. The Blues still trying to figure out who they are. Good leadership in the room. Having to play catch-up isn't the style they want to play. Joel Hofer's skid. Sending young guys like Mailloux down to get more time on the ice. Needing more scoring out of the top guys. Sidney Crosby (heard of him?) still putting up points. K Pop Demon Hunters.(43:27-1:04:25) Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou joins the show getting you ready for Mizzou/Vanderbilt and College Gameday tomorrow. Colonel's appearance on That SEC Podcast. Lots of media requests this week for Gabe. When did taking your shirt off becoming a thing in journalism? Audio of Bears QB Caleb Williams talking about HC Ben Johnson taking his shirt off for free hot dogs. Drink leaning into the underdog narrative. Gabe's confidence level in Mizzou slowing down Diego Pavia. Is this an elimination game for Mizzou?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BISON 1660 - The Insiders
Jake Kava feat. Noah Gindorff - The former Bison come on to tell us how NDSU can get the job done tomorrow in Brookings 0 Oct 24th, 2025

BISON 1660 - The Insiders

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 15:27 Transcription Available


The Current
APEC 2025: What's at stake?

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 18:14


The annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, or APEC, starts October 31 in South Korea. Leaders from the twenty-one Pacific Rim economies are expected to attend. In this episode of The Current, two Brookings senior fellows talk about the aims of the summit and what's at stake for the U.S. and other participants. Ryan Hass directs the John L. Thornton China Center and Mireya Solís directs the Center for Asia Policy Studies. Show notes and transcript. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

ChinaPower
Inside the PLA's Accelerating Modernization: A Conversation with John Culver

ChinaPower

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 33:02


In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, John Culver argues that two seemingly contradictory trends define China's military this year: Xi Jinping's sweeping purge of senior PLA leaders and the PLA's rapid transformation into a far more lethal, joint-capable force. He notes unprecedented vacancies on the Central Military Commission and across theater commands—suggesting corruption is the excuse, not the cause—as Xi prioritizes loyalty and faster progress toward his ambitious reform goals. While 2027 isn't an “invasion deadline,” Culver says the PLA is racing to meet its centennial benchmarks, with September's parade showcasing a growing nuclear triad, serious investments in undersea warfare, and expanding unmanned aircraft. He cautions that any U.S.-created “hellscape” around Taiwan can be mirrored by China, which can produce equipment that is combat relevant in the Western Pacific at industrial scale. On gray-zone pressure, he casts China's Coast Guard as a paramilitary tool and says its ability to run a sustained blockade would hinge on complex command-and-control that it hasn't yet demonstrated in military exercises. Ultimately, Culver emphasizes that there is much about the PLA that remains unknown from the outside as Xi Jinping purposely keeps information opaque. This episode was recorded on October 15, 2025. John Culver is a nonresident senior fellow in the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings. Prior to retiring from the Central Intelligence Agency in 2020, he served since 1985 as an analyst and manager on China, with a particular focus on the People's Liberation Army. From 2015 to 2018, Culver served as national intelligence officer for East Asia (NIO-EA). He was a founding member of the CIA's Senior Analytic Service, was in the Senior Intelligence Service, and was a recipient of the CIA's Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal, and the William L. Langer Award for extraordinary achievement in the CIA's analytic mission.

Big Sky Breakdown
AKEM'S ANALYSIS: PANDA BOWL GOING DOWN IN SACRAMENTO, MARKER GAME IN BROOKINGS, MSU BACK IN ACTION

Big Sky Breakdown

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 56:58


In this week's Akem's Analysis, I preview the big-time, much-anticipated matchup taking place in Sacramento between Montana & Sac State. There has been a ton of talk on social media, and now all that's left is the competition on the field. NDSU & SDSU face off in a big-time matchup in Brookings with MVFC and playoff implications on the line. Montana State returns to the field after a bye week, and they go on the road to play Cal Poly. UC Davis is also back from their second bye week to play against Northern Colorado. Could we potentially see an upset? All of this and a bunch more in this week's Akem's Analysis.SPORTS BET MONTANA LINK: https://sportsbetmontana.com/en0:00 - Intro2:39 Montana vs Sac State Preview14:13 - Montana State vs Cal Poly Preview22:32 - North Dakota State vs South Dakota State Preview31:10 - UC Davis vs Northern Colorado Preview37:58 - South Dakota vs Illinois State Preview44:41 - No Huddle Notes56:10 - Final Thoughts56:54 - End

The Back Room with Andy Ostroy
Richard Reeves on Manhood, Masculinity and Why Boys and Young Men Are Struggling So Much

The Back Room with Andy Ostroy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 40:51


Richard Reeves is the founder and president of the American Institute for Boys and Men. Before founding AIBM in 2023, he was a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. While at Brookings, he focused on policies related to economic inequality, racial justice, social mobility, and boys and men. He is the author of several books, including “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to do About It” and “Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That is a Problem, and What to do About It.” Inspired by his own experiences as a father and policy expert, Richard founded AIBM to bring awareness to the challenges facing boys and men today and to develop evidence-based solutions. Why are boys and young men struggling so much? Why are they attending college less than ever? Why is male suicide precipitously on the rise? How do we address these alarming trends? Richard shares his thoughts on these critical questions and more. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

Curry Coast Community Radio
Joyously Free!: Quality Living is Joyously Free!

Curry Coast Community Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 27:00


In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Amanda Whittemore, a real estate agent, end-of-life doula, and holistic health advocate. Amanda shares her journey to Brookings and discusses how positive self-talk, gratitude, and faith help her navigate life's challenges. She reflects on the transformative power of holistic wellness and her calling to […]

Curry Coast Community Radio
Quality Living: Peaceful Support and Personal Growth with the Reps Grappling Team

Curry Coast Community Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 28:30


In this episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, host Amanda Whittemore talks with LJ and Ryan from the Reps Grappling Team in Brookings. They discuss their journeys into grappling, describing it as a dynamic blend of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and judo. They share how the sport has improved their quality of life, offering stress […]

The Current
Is DC's economy stalling? Insights from the DMV Monitor

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 15:31


The Washington, D.C., metropolitan region, known as the DMV — District, Maryland, and Virginia — is home to the U.S. federal government, 6.4 million people, and hundreds of thousands of private sector jobs. To track the cascading impacts of federal restructuring and national policy shifts, Brookings has launched the DMV Monitor. Joining The Current to introduce the DMV Monitor are two of the researchers behind this crucial effort, Tracy Hadden Loh, a fellow in Brookings Metro, and Glencora Haskins, research associate and applied research manager at Brookings Metro. Show notes and transcript. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

Nobody's Listening Anyway
Oct 14: We just can't wait a week to talk SDSU-NDSU! Plus, College Gameday memories, Augie/USF freshman sensations, and Nebraska's Matt Rhule distraction

Nobody's Listening Anyway

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 48:09


NOTICE: This weekly show is now part of the "Happy Hour with John Gaskins" daily podcast, which you can find at SiouxFallsLive.com, MidwestSportsPlus.com, and most podcast platforms like the one you find here! So, if you enjoy the topics Matt & John cover, you'll get those topics, plus relevant local guests, every Monday through Thursday on Happy Hour... so we highly recommend you check that out! Forgive us for not taking it "one game at a time" like coaches always preach.Even in today's modern college football world of just about anything unimaginable happening — Indiana vaulting to a No. 3 ranking two years after being dog meat, Jimmy Rogers and his 33-point underdog "Washington State Jackrabbits" almost beating No. 4 Ole Miss — many football fans in the Dakotas are already looking ahead to next week.While No. 1 North Dakota State and No. 2 South Dakota State hunker down for road games at perennial MVFC doormats Indiana State and Murray State on Saturday, "Nobody's Listening Anyway" hosts John Gaskins and Matt Zimmer dare compare the FCS big dogs' resumes and opine on how ready the seemingly vunerable Jacks are for the seemingly teflon Bison.Specifically, is the "bust" part of the boom-or-bust SDSU offense concerning if not alarming? Will the return of top wideout Lofton O'Groske erase those concerns?At the top of many fans' minds is the potential return of ESPN's College Gameday to Brookings for the Dakota Marker Game? Is the breathless lunging at the Mother Ship on social media worth it? Well, yeah, considering the vivid and fun memories that Zim shares of the crew's broadcast the morning of this matchup in 2019.  This leads into a discussion about the merits and misery of watching Pat McAfee, or of being co-host A.J. Hawk on McAfee's daily show.After that sidetrack, a discussion about the emergence of freshman quarterbacks at both Augustana and USF — Rich Lucero, Jr., and Tate Schafer. Then, about USD and its ugly but effective 19-14 win at Indiana State and if the Coyotes' clear establishment of their identity is serving them well enough to for monster final month of showdowns against Top 25 Valley teams.Finally, what does Zim make of the Matt Rhule era at Nebraska now that the end may be near, with speculation he's a top candidate for the Penn State opening and the former PSU linebacker expressing unabashed love for both institutions upon being asked about the position on Monday.

EconoFact Chats
Immigration Enforcement in the U.S.

EconoFact Chats

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 27:33


This week, EconoFact Chats features an abridged version of an EconoFact Ask Me Anything Webinar held on September 17th featuring Tara Watson, Director of the Center for Economic Security and Opportunity at the Brookings Institution. The AMA focused on the role of immigrants in the U.S. labor force, the extent and types of deportations seen currently, the economic effects of stepped-up immigration enforcement, and the availability of reliable immigration and deportation data. Tara is the John C. and Nancy D. Whitehead Chair, and a Senior Fellow in Economic Studies at Brookings. Her most recent book is 'The Border Within: The Economics of Immigration in an Age of Fear.'   EconoFact's monthly Ask Me Anything Webinars are exclusively available to our Premium Subscribers. The modest $50 annual fee for becoming a Premium Subscriber supports EconoFact and its efforts to bring timely, accessible, unbiased, and nonpartisan analyses on important economic and social policy issues to the public. You can sign-up for a Premium Subscription at https://secure.touchnet.net/C21525_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=157

The Current
Is this government shutdown different?

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 17:20


As of October 1, 2025, non-essential U.S. government operations ceased due to the failure of Congress to pass legislation that funds government agencies. The latest shutdown follows others that have occurred during both Republican and Democratic administrations and under Congresses' controlled by both parties. To discuss this shutdown and what it means for governance moving forward, Brookings senior fellows Elaine Kamarck and Molly Reynolds join The Current. Show notes and transcript. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

Panther Point of View
100625 Panther Claw Calls of the Game: North Dakota

Panther Point of View

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 20:27


Know what you call a group of Panthers? A claw.Know what we call our group of calls of the game for Panther football? Claw Calls of course.The UNI Panther Football dropped their conference opener to North Dakota Saturday. UNI continues their MVFC schedule this week at South Dakota State. Pregame coverage begins at 1PM on the Panther Sports Network with kick off set for 2PM from Brookings.This is the Panther Point of View, your source for all things Panthers. Listen on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAnd MORE! Follow UNI Athletics onXFacebookInstagramYouTube Follow the Voice of the Panthers JW Cox on:XInstagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Lawfare Podcast
Lawfare Daily: The Law of the Shutdown

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 51:44


In this episode, Molly Reynolds, Senior Fellow at Brookings and contributing editor at Lawfare, sits down with Nick Bednar, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and contributing editor at Lawfare, and Sam Berger, Senior Fellow on the Federal Fiscal Policy team at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. They discuss why government shutdowns happen, what determines what functions keep operating, how the Trump administration is using this shutdown to pursue novel cuts to the federal workforce, and how to think about the shutdown in the broader context of the Trump administration's exercise of executive power.For more on this topic, see the following articles:In Lawfare:“A Primer on Reductions in Force,” by Nick Bednar“Don't Use Shutdown Plans to Slash the Federal Workforce,” by Bridget Dooling“Reductions in Force During Shutdowns,” by Nick Bednar “Reductions in Force During Shutdowns: Easier Said Than Done,” by Nick BednarFrom the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities:“Understanding the Legal Framework Governing a Shutdown,” by Sam Berger“Administration Plans for Mass Firings in a Shutdown Not Justified by Law or Prudent Management,” by Sam BergerTo receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Current
The United Nations at 80: Does multilateralism still matter?

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 20:11


The 80th UN General Assembly is underway in New York City, in session from just after Labor Day into December. The annual High-Level Week, when world leaders gather, ended in September. To share their takeaways from the 80th General Assembly thus far and to look ahead at the UN's role in global security and development, experts Jeff Feltman and John McArthur join The Current. Show notes and transcript. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other
Inside Heterodox Academy: Jonathan Rauch and Liz Joyner on Reclaiming Truth in a Fractured Democracy

Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 83:54


Funeral Potatoes & Wool Mittens
Threads of Memories Antique Mall with Emily Braun

Funeral Potatoes & Wool Mittens

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 74:55


In 1987, friends Patty Kratochvil and Carolyn Dotson opened Threads of Memories Antique Mall in Brookings, South Dakota, with a simple idea: combine alterations with the love for antiques—and keep them in the community. Fast forward to 2021, Carolyn's daughter, Emily Braun, took over the shop and continues the legacy with her own modern touch.In this episode, Emily and I talk about the journey stepping into small business ownership in the Midwest, how she curates what fills the store, and the difference between antiques, vintage, and thrifted items. She shares why she values supporting local shops that complement hers, how her mom and Patty came up with the store's name, and how her popular “What's New Wednesday” on social media helps connect treasures with new homes. You'll learn about design trends—like the ever-present enthusiasm for Mid-century modern, the comeback of record players, vinyl, and green Depression glass—and which items have phased out. Emily offers advice for downsizing or inheriting family heirlooms (including why some things aren't worth as much as we hope), and a few lesser-known suggestions for where to donate pieces you might not be able to keep.Of course, we talk food too. Emily shares memories of her mom's deviled eggs, her dad's famous meat marinade, apple crisp, and Thanksgiving at the farm. You'll find her dad's recipes for buttermilk waffles and the meat marinade, and Emily's modified Pioneer Woman recipe for spinach dip on randomsweets.com. Plus, Emily lets us in on a hidden gem where she enjoyed a delicious chicken salad sandwich and the best pickle spear—a cozy spot off Highway 19 in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. If you love antiques, small business stories, Midwest living, or simply the memories tied to the things we treasure, this conversation will feel like wandering the aisles of your favorite antique shop with a couple of friends. Threads of Memories, Emily Braun owner525 8th Street South, Suite 1, Brookings, SD605-697-7377Website: threadsofmemories.comFacebook: Threads of Memories BrookingsInstagram: @threadsofmemoriesbrookingsantiques, vintage, repurpose, antique store, South Dakota#midwest #oursweetmidwestlife #podcast #foodpodcast #southdakota #recipes #midwestern #midwestlivingHost and Producer, Staci Mergenthal⁠RandomSweets.com⁠#ourSweetMidwestLifeWebsite ⁠randomsweets.com⁠Instagram ⁠@potatoesandmittens⁠Instagram ⁠@randomsweets⁠Facebook: ⁠Funeral Potatoes & Wool Mittens⁠Facebook ⁠Random Sweets⁠Pinterest ⁠@staciperry⁠Email: ⁠staci@randomsweets.com⁠

The Current
What's the FCC's role in regulating broadcast content in an era of media consolidation?

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 13:12


On this episode — a look at the shifting landscape of media regulation, consolidation, and the ongoing debate over free speech in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from his late-night talk show and subsequent reinstatement. To talk about these developments, including the role of the FCC in regulating U.S. media in an era of media consolidation, Tom Wheeler, a visiting fellow in Governance Studies and former chairman of the FCC from 2013 to 2017, joins The Current. Show notes and transcript. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

Keen On Democracy
The Dark Passions Driving American Politics: Why Liberals Must Acknowledge Anger, Fear, and the Lust for Domination

Keen On Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 46:07


Some liberals might shake their virtuous heads and tut-tut disapprovingly. But, as the Brookings scholar William Galston argues, Donald Trump's Old Testament politics of retribution has exposed the limitations of liberal thought. In his new book, Anger, Fear, Domination, Galston argues that liberals must recognize the dark passions driving politics and incorporate them into their own language. The power of political speech, Galston reminds us, depends on the recognition and promise of human passion. Those passions don't have to be so hatefully retributive as Trump's, of course. But contemporary liberals, Galston argues, must recognize that humans aren't simply calculating machines and shape their language accordingly. Only then, he warns, will they be able to take on and defeat the dark passions currently corroding American politics. 1. Liberals Have Been Politically Naive About Human Nature Galston argues liberals have expected “dark passions” (anger, fear, domination) to disappear through rational discourse and commercial interests, but these emotions are “perennial” and “part of our nature.” Trump succeeded because he understood this; liberals failed because they were surprised by it.2. Trump's Politics Are Fundamentally About Retribution, Not Policy His famous CPAC line “I am your retribution” wasn't campaign rhetoric—it was a governing philosophy. Trump genuinely believes his supporters have been wronged and that “revenge and retribution represent justice the old-fashioned way.”3. Political Speech Can Either Inflame or Soothe These Passions Galston advocates for leaders who use rhetoric like “foam on a runway fire”—dampening rather than stoking destructive emotions. He points to FDR's “only thing we have to fear is fear itself” as an example of transforming paralyzing fear into productive confidence.4. History Has No Predetermined Direction Unlike Hegelian or Marxist narratives, Galston argues there's no “History with a capital H” moving inexorably toward liberal democracy. Regression is always possible, and believing in historical inevitability is one of liberalism's dangerous illusions.5. Americans Are Growing Tired of Constant Political Combat Despite polarized extremes, Galston detects a “rising sense that we need civil peace” and believes many Americans are “yearning” for a peacemaker who can restore “domestic tranquility”—creating an opening for the right kind of leader.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

The Prof G Show with Scott Galloway
Trump, Putin, and the End of American Power — with Dr. Fiona Hill

The Prof G Show with Scott Galloway

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 69:26


Scott speaks with Dr. Fiona Hill, senior fellow at Brookings and former U.S. National Security Council official, about Putin's endgame and what it means for the West. They discuss Trump's impact on the war in Ukraine, Europe's test of unity, and how countries like India and Saudi Arabia are reshaping global power. Fiona also shares why America is losing influence abroad and what it will take to restore it. Algebra of happiness: being extremely online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Macro Hive Conversations With Bilal Hafeez
Ep. 327: Ryan Hass on China's Patient Power Play, and US-China Relations

Macro Hive Conversations With Bilal Hafeez

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 31:25


Ryan Hass is director of the John L. Thornton China Center and the Chen-Fu and Cecilia Yen Koo Chair in Taiwan Studies at Brookings. He is also a senior fellow in the Center for Asia Policy Studies. Ryan focuses his research and analysis on enhancing policy development on the pressing political, economic, and security challenges facing the United States in East Asia. Before Brookings, Ryan served as the director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia at the National Security Council (NSC) staff. Prior to joining the NSC, Ryan served as a Foreign Service Officer in US Embassy Beijing. Ryan is the author of ‘Stronger: Adapting America's China Strategy in an Age of Competitive Interdependence'. In this podcast we discuss China's strategic worldview and ‘rightful place' in world, US-China relations, China playing hardball with Europe, and much more.    Follow us here for more amazing insights: https://macrohive.com/home-prime/ https://twitter.com/Macro_Hive https://www.linkedin.com/company/macro-hive

Increments
#92 - Confronting the Paradox of Tolerance: Christianity in the age of Trump (w/ Jonathan Rauch)

Increments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 67:09


We're joined by Jonathan Rauch to discuss what it means to be a radical incrementalist, how to foment revolution on geological timescales, and whether Christianity can be a force for good in politics. Can Jon convince angry-Hitchens-atheist Vaden that Christianity has some benefits? Will both Vaden and Ben be at Sunday prayer? Follow Jonathan on his website (https://www.jonathanrauch.com/about.html), at Brookings (https://www.brookings.edu/people/jonathan-rauch/), at The Atlantic (https://www.theatlantic.com/author/jonathan-rauch/) or on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jonrauch.bsky.social). We discuss The constitution of knowledge and whether it's holding Norms vs laws, and whether we should introduce more laws to codify norms Popper's paradox of tolerance How should liberals respond to illiberalism? Which tactics, if any, should democrats adopt from MAGA to fight MAGA? Sharp Christianity and Christian nationalism Rauch's plea to Christians References The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth (https://www.amazon.com/Constitution-Knowledge-Jonathan-Rauch/dp/0815738862) Cross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy (https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Purposes-Christianitys-Bargain-Democracy/dp/0300273541) Errata Jonathan Rauch is the author of nine books, not eight! Socials Follow us on Twitter at @JonRauch, @IncrementsPod, @BennyChugg, @VadenMasrani Come join our discord server! DM us on twitter or send us an email to get a supersecret link Become a patreon subscriber here (https://www.patreon.com/Increments). Or give us one-time cash donations to help cover our lack of cash donations here (https://ko-fi.com/increments). Click dem like buttons on youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_4wZzQyoW4s4ZuE4FY9DQQ) Anyone in Canada have a basement suite Jonathan could rent for a while? Send your address over to incrementspodcast@gmail.com Special Guest: Jonathan Rauch.

The Current
Is the credibility of US government data at risk? Why it matters to everyone.

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 16:10


The credibility of U.S. federal government data may seem an arcane topic, but it is critical for a well-functioning economy. To explore the importance of reliable economic data and potential challenges to that reliability, and why it matters to businesses and the public, Ben Harris, vice president and director of Economic Studies at Brookings, joins the Current. Show notes and transcript. Follow The Current and all Brookings podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Send feedback email to podcasts@brookings.edu.

Getting Unstuck - Shift For Impact
381: From Compliance to Curiosity – Rethinking Student Engagement

Getting Unstuck - Shift For Impact

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 55:20


Guest Rebecca Winthrop is a leading global authority on education, the director of the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. She is dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in life, work, and as an engaged citizen. She leads cutting-edge research and initiatives aimed at transforming education systems around the world to better support children's learning and development. Rebecca is a trusted advisor to both school communities and national and international organizations. Her expertise is sought by many, including parent networks, schools, district education leaders, the White House, the United Nations, and Fortune 500 companies. Rebecca's work is centered on developing and advocating for evidence-based strategies that bring people together—families, educators, policymakers, and companies—to help children maximize their potential. She is the co-author with Jenny Anderson of The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better. She holds a PhD from Columbia University's Teachers College, an MA from its School of International and Public Affairs, and a BA from Swarthmore College. Summary Jeff and Rebecca explore how schools' outdated designs hinder student agency and engagement. They unpack the four “disengagement modes,” highlight practices that foster curiosity and autonomy, and stress the role of families, teachers, and systemic reform in helping students become lifelong, self-directed learners. Key Takeaways Outdated Structures vs. Agency: Schools were built for compliance, not curiosity—modern learning must cultivate student agency and exploration. Four Modes of Engagement: Students move among Passenger, Achiever, Resistor, and Explorer engagement modes. Pathways Forward: Family collaboration, autonomy-supportive teaching, and project-based learning help students thrive and connect knowledge to real life. Social Media Instagram: @drrebeccawinthrop TikTok: @drrebeccawinthrop LinkedIn: Rebecca Winthrop

The Lawfare Podcast
Lawfare Daily: Pocket Rescissions in Congress

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 36:01


On today's episode, Molly Reynolds, Contributing Editor at Lawfare and Senior Fellow at Brookings, sits down with Zach Price, Associate Professor of Law at UC Law San Francisco, and Phil Wallach, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss pocket rescissions as an approach to cancelling funds previously approved by Congress. They cover whether the practice is legal, how it threatens Congress's institutional power, and how they fit in with broader efforts by the Trump administration.For more, take a look at the following pieces on Lawfare:“Past Pocket Rescissions Are Not Precedents for Power Vought Claims,” by Cerin Lindgrensavage and William Ford“Lawfare Daily: The President, Congress, and the Power of the Purse,” with Molly Reynolds, Matt Lawrence, Eloise Pasachoff, and Zachary Price“Pocket Rescissions: Legal Controversy and Political Meaning,” by Philip WallachTo receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.