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From Fake News Progenitor to Comedic Crusader: Tracing The Daily Show's Pivotal Political Rise Under Jon Stewart Few television programs radically transformed mainstream satire's potential to influence wider culture more profoundly than Comedy Central's seminal The Daily Show trajectory spanning 25+ hallmark years. Originally devised attempting comedic infotainment dystopia during mid-90s, the small program eventually grew sharp teeth confronting real-world absurdities after charismatic Jon Stewart's arrival ominously timed aligned with game-changing political events unfolding viewers' lifetimes. But since Stewart's reluctant 2015 departure, his heir apparent still chases prior gravitas amidst chaotic modern mediascape dilution. Fortunately, the iconic host's announced guest return in 2024 renews optimism around consequential revival anchoring political dialogue with much-needed comedic clarity. In the beginning and pre-Stewart - Creative Spark Seeking Purpose Comedy Central first unveiled The Daily Show in 1996 birth by creative minds Lizz Winstead and Madeleine Smithberg who conceptualized an Onion-esque parody newscast mocking the 24-hour news cycle burgeoning everywhere then in absence underlying fake stories too outrageous sounding real. Their initial vision aspired to offer absurdist twists puncturing pomposity media self-importance rather than social critiques through anchorman Craig Kilborn's aloof fratboy smugness. But benign gimmicks lacked sharpness differentiating Daily Show from bloated competitor markets even adjacent usual Comedy Central turf. Three years barely registered cult appreciation still uneasily finding satirical voice and ratings when moment destiny arrived. Recognizing stagnancy Kilborn exited seeking Tonight Show dreams. Fortuitously slick young Comedy Central talent Jon Stewart, former MTV talk show veteran just entering his peak powers, replaced the host chair profoundly altering course. The once adrift Daily Show ship fully discovered righteous purpose soon sailing forward stormy uncharted waters within months captivating influential audiences for the next 16 years. The Jon Stewart Era Dawns - Heralding Political Enlightenment From day one fronting camera in 1999 Stewart took the helm completely reinventing Daily Show aesthetics and ambitions practically overnight. Ditching fluffy absurdities his newscast immediately dialed real-time global affairs through pinpoint mockery feigning anchor gravitas yet extracting absurdities inside events, policies and personality vanities once deemed untouchable sacrosanct. But through his impassioned truth-revealing monologues to the camera plus relentless questioning of seated public figure guests Stewart pierced previously impervious powerful barriers reaching young Generation X/Millennials nationwide desperate exactly this cathartic candor holding leadership accountable. His trademark exasperated slow-burn reactions perfectly embody the frustrations many others watching nonsensical establishments continue resonating today. This brash stylistic pivot hit immediate chords event coinciding devastating September 11 attacks profoundly changing the national psyche thereafter. Toughened through tragedy's aftermath then facing Bush's "War on Terrorism” military adventurism Middle East plus looming 2008 economic recession...Stewart's Daily Show emerged as wildly influential must-see viewing through the chaotic 2000's conveying informed dissent and rallying millions on the same side. Segments like “Mess O'Potamia” mocking Iraq war quagmires plus parodies FOX News mass media distortions punctured propaganda bubbles insulating vulnerable minds seeking truth. Award accolades matched impact too with over 20+ primetime Emmy wins achieved within a decade. Despite initial reluctance to embrace the heavy responsibility of ‘speaking truth through power' ...Stewart's commitment towards journalistic integrity and moral clarity never wavered throughout 16 grueling years in the trenches mentoring writers forward better national conversations. Multiple efforts luring greener network pastures failed since his legacy permanently intertwined defending democracy's strongest pillar...a properly informed population. The Post-Stewart Challenge to Carry the Torch Alas, giant shoes left vacate retirement in 2015 but through designated replacement Trevor Noah the Daily Show fought to retain relevance and reverence continuing Stewart's fearless legacy critiquing Obama's waning years towards horrifying Trump ascendance then pandemic pandemonium onwards today. But despite Trevor's best earnest efforts paralleling prior incisive social insights... measurable cultural penetration and event viewer numbers significantly trailed earlier dominant positioning even factoring modern splintered audience metrics across devices and platforms. While still sharp, between crushing 24-hour news competition and paradoxically exhausting current event overload numbing ordinary citizens... The Daily Show's harder-navigating fragmented attention economy far more scattershot than Stewart's focused Bush/Obama eras rallying behind centralized threats easily targeting shared American experiences. Critics began questioning whether the show plateaued permanently absent iconic luminaries. Rebirth Anew - The Anticipated Stewart Homecoming Then everything changed again in January 2024 when an unexpected announcement shocked the industry that Stewart committed to returning to hosting special weekly appearances after nine year hiatus. Reasons many - Trumpism erosion civics, racial reckoning, traditional journalism atrophying listlessly around dueling propaganda echo chambers. Timing aligned perfectly with satirical salvation midterm elections and culture craving accountability only Stewart mastered delivering on such a scale. Overnight his declaration generated coast-to-coast buzz among disenchanted citizens pining again for relevancy and electricity that 2009-era Daily Show commanded living rooms then emerging better informed afterwards. The people demanded their beloved Fake News Progenitor back! But unlike naive debut years, this time burden is heavier and the landscape is vastly different than what Stewart departed. His signature patented slow simmer facial reactions reacting to outrageous hypocrisies must now cut deeper targeting existential threats on democracy itself against tidal waves of illogic flooding the zone. Some critics argue an aging Stewart risks appearing out-of-touch lecturing complex modern issues at surface levels failing to match surgical precision best years. However, Stewart's greatest gift always understanding the real enemy behind stories... those manipulating levers actually curating mass distraction and misinformation for profit and power rather than fixating surface outrage alone. Through masterfully deconstructing architects intentionally poison healthy discourse to protect personal interests instead of upholding the greater good...Stewart ultimately unmasks villainous forces muddying transparency across partisan aisles re-educating crowds to recognize universal humanity bonded wanting justice and accountability for all people regardless who currently occupies hot seats or when mistakes decided. The battle continues raging spirit onwards! Onwards Captain Stewart & Crew! Still Shields Up Protecting Sanities Everywhere! When Jon Stewart reluctantly stepped aside from his post in 2015 nobody realized over 15+ years almost singlehandedly resuscitated civic participation lifting millions of apathetic slumbers towards engaged questioning enlightenment. But in dangerous Trumpian aftermath...his steadfast comedic insights cutting Orwellian falsehoods prove vital rallying disillusioned crowds around shared truths again. Early February 2024 the wayward megaphone returns signal-boosting all underrepresented frustrations until message heard restoring healthy discourse sick society lost while this generation came agehood under his wing. And therein show's profound legacy perseveres...seeding subsequent spin-off Alumni conquering the Showbiz kingdom furthering Stewart's satirical vision (Colbert, Bee, Oliver.) While nothing lasts forever the enduring Daily Show themes championing honest journalism and accountability through humor shall always link back origination of the Desk where Stewart made an impact sitting behind tackling the day's events. Now into Act II much work confronts the given citizenship crisis. But once again his trusty team reassembled besides hero odds stacked taller than ever. Because behind raucous punchlines or spot-on parodies always lay a deeply patriotic calling to defend democracy's sacred torch when threatens to fade. Led Captain Stewart's return to answering distress call chilling darkness descends...but this time instead of vanquishing invisible enemies on distant shores, the crusading battle lines are drawn distinguishing truth and deceit in the hearts/minds of fellow countrymen. And throughout that vital fight reminding what political satire best weaponized still achieves ...laughter and moral clarity leading the charge onwards! Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts. And Hey! History buffs, buckle up! Talking Time Machine isn't your dusty textbook lecture. It's where cutting-edge AI throws wild interview parties with history's iconic figures. In the

Stephen J. Hadley, assistant to the president for National Security Affairs, joins White House communications director Kevin Sullivan in taking us behind the scenes of the Bush/Obama presidential transition and inside presidential briefings. Hadley discusses the compiled the declassified foreign policy memos in Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama.Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack ObamaEngage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint: Stephen Hadley joins Insiders on How the Intelligence Community Protects Our Democracy

This week's interview marks 400 episodes of the On Brand podcast! First up, a special announcement from me. Then I'm joined by Eric Yaverbaum who literally wrote the book on public relations with Public Relations for Dummies. In addition to writing six other books, his journey has taken him from being an agency leader to the White House to cable news punditry to finding the silver linings in a pandemic. We discussed all of this on our 400th episode of On Brand. About Eric Yaverbaum Eric Yaverbaum, CEO of Ericho Communications, is a communications, media, and public relations expert with over 40 years in the industry, having co-founded Jericho Communications and served as President from 1985 until its successful sale in 2006. Eric has worked with a wide range of top-of-their-industry clients, including Sony, IKEA, Progressive Insurance, Domino's, Beachbody, H&M, and fitness guru Jack LaLanne. Eric is also a bestselling author who literally wrote the book on public relations – the industry-standard bestseller Public Relations for Dummies—as well as six other titles, including Leadership Secrets of the World's Most Successful CEOs (with over a million copies sold). He will be recounting his lifelong ability to look towards the bright side for his upcoming book The Audacity of Silver Linings, set to release in 2022. He is a regular TV pundit, and his expert commentary has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Washington Post, The New York Times, HuffPost, CNBC, MSNBC, Fox Business, Inc., and PR Week, among others.   Episode Highlights “In a previous life, I was a crisis guy.” Crisis communication took Eric from the agency world to working with C-suite executives. “You can apply these lessons anywhere. In war, 9/11, the White House …” Oh yeah. Eric also worked in the White House. What began as a stint on the Bush-Obama transition team led to meetings in the Oval Office. “You're sitting there and thinking, where do I go from here?” Following leaders. “The buck doesn't stop at the leader's desk—it starts there. You should be the dumbest person in the room. You should want to surround yourselves with smart people.” This was one of the many lessons Eric learned working on his book Leadership Secrets of the World's Most Successful CEOs. Silver linings—even while grappling with COVID. Eric's latest project came from the positivity he worked to cultivate while grappling with a severe case of COVID-19. “I decided to take hope on as a client and it worked.” What brand has made Eric smile recently? Steinberg Sports. “He's the real-life Jerry Maguire. He inspires me.” To learn more, go to … Google! When I asked Eric where to send folks to learn more he simply said, “Too many places—it's a good problem to have.” Start by learning more about Public Relations for Dummies.   As We Wrap … Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart, YouTube, and RSS. Rate and review the show—If you like what you're hearing, be sure to head over to Apple Podcasts and click the 5-star button to rate the show. And, if you have a few extra seconds, write a couple of sentences and submit a review to help others find the show. Did you hear something you liked on this episode or another? Do you have a question you'd like our guests to answer? Let me know on Twitter using the hashtag #OnBrandPodcast and you may just hear your thoughts here on the show. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nuland was an advisor to ultrainterventionist Dick Cheney and would continue the costly expansionist policies of the Bush and Obama years. Original Article: "With Victoria Nuland Nomination, Biden Signals a Return to Bush-Obama-Era Foreign Policy" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael Stack.

Nuland was an advisor to ultrainterventionist Dick Cheney and would continue the costly expansionist policies of the Bush and Obama years. Original Article: "With Victoria Nuland Nomination, Biden Signals a Return to Bush-Obama-Era Foreign Policy" This Audio Mises Wire is generously sponsored by Christopher Condon. Narrated by Michael Stack.

There is a powerful—and necessary—flank, which can be employed to not only get to the bottom of what happened in the 2020 election, but also expose those committed to using a would-be Biden administration to impose a global corporatist dictatorship. President Trump could issue pardons to Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, who were targeted by Hillary Clinton and Biden on behalf of the corrupt globalist cabal, for their courage in exposing the deceit and destruction of endless wars, and the imposition of a surveillance state. A pardon would not only be just, but would allow them to publicly expose the "bloody face" of the Bush-Obama administrations, and their role in the regime change coup against President Trump. The exoneration of Lyndon LaRouche would overturn a long-running persecution, run by the same networks which targeted Trump, but also open a discussion of LaRouche's policies for global economic development and peaceful cooperation, a discussion suppressed by the neocon/neoliberal oligarchy centered in the City of London, Wall Street and Silicon Valley. Make a contribution to support Harley's daily updates, https://harley.larouchepac.com/harley_donate?recruiter_id=48051 Send questions to Harley to harleysch@gmail.com Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start your day. If you haven't already, sign up for Harley's weekly articles, harley.larouchepac.com/join

The 75 days or so between a presidential election and inauguration that mark the transition period are a stressful time for the incoming and outgoing presidential administrations, but the federal managers tasked with doing the business of government also have to get ready to pivot during this time. There is plenty of work to do for career officials during this time, too.  Sallyanne Harper is a founding member and Past President of the Association for Federal Enterprise Risk Management and a National Academy of Public Administration fellow. She previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for the U.S. Government Accountability Office for ten years, including through the Bush-Obama transition. She also served as Chief Financial Officer Environmental Protection Agency for twelve years. She joined GovExec Daily to discuss what life is like during a transition and during the beginning of a new administration. 

As more evidence emerges of what appears to be blatant fraud in the 2020 election, the question remains, where are the prosecutors? Where is Attorney General "I see no evil" Barr? Has he watched the video of the "after hours", observer-less vote counting in Atlanta, Georgia? Next, look at the would-be Biden cabinet, made up of a collection of War Hawks and neo-liberals with a mission to erase what President Trump did to reverse the Bush-Obama policies of war and globalization. The only beneficiaries of the Bush-Obama years are the City of London/Wall Street/Silicon Valley/Davos billionaire crowd, which is now desperate to establish a global central bank dictatorship, to protect the face value of their mountains of worthless financial paper. Make a contribution to support Harley's daily updates, https://harley.larouchepac.com/harley_donate?recruiter_id=48051 Send questions to Harley to harleysch@gmail.com Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start your day. If you haven't already, sign up for Harley's weekly articles, harley.larouchepac.com/join

While Joe Biden and his supporter, the perpetual liar Adam Schiff, are pointing fingers at Russia as playing a role in the violent attacks in American cities, Biden's possible choice for Secretary of Defense laid out a strategy which would likely provoke a nuclear war with China. To mobilize to defeat the War Hawks who control both parties, and have been engaged in a desperate fight to remove President Trump, register for our online conference on September 5 & 6. https://schillerinstitute.nationbuilder.com/20200905_conference Send questions to Harley to harleysch@gmail.com Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start your day. If you haven't already, sign up for Harley's weekly articles, harley.larouchepac.com/join

Podcast: QAnon AnonymousEpisode: Episode 101: Trump & the CIA feat Kim ZetterPub date: 2020-07-21Notes from @BEERISAC: OT/ICS Security Podcast Playlist:Anton Shipulin: "Interview with Kim Zetter begins 24:35"QAnon claims Trump is fighting the deepstate. Then why does he love the CIA so much? To find out, we explored the QAnon perspective, some history, and what changed after Bush & Obama made a dent. To help us, cyber security and national security journalist Kim Zetter answers some questions about Trump & the CIA's cyber offensives. ↓↓↓↓ SUBSCRIBE FOR $5 A MONTH SO YOU DON'T MISS THE SECOND WEEKLY EPISODE ↓↓↓↓ www.patreon.com/QAnonAnonymous Follow Kim Zetter: https://twitter.com/kimzetter Merch / Join the Discord Community / Find the Lost Episodes / Etc: http://qanonanonymous. Episode music by G-DOG (https://doomchakratapes.bandcamp.com/album/g-dog-presents-tracks-of-life-free-download), Kobermann https://doomchakratapes.bandcamp.com/album/kobermann-xvii), From Beyond DJ (https://doomchakratapes.bandcamp.com/album/from-beyond-dj-where-are-you)The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Julian Feeld, Travis View & Jake Rockatansky, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Our guest is Tedd Firth was born on November 16, 1976 and grew up in Hudson Falls, NY. Raised in a musical family, (parents Pam and Ted were both music teachers and performing musicians in the area, brother Patrick is also a musician) Tedd began playing the piano at an early age and started taking lessons when he was five. Tedd's jazz piano studies began as a teenager with Lee Shaw in Albany, NY. Following graduation from Hudson Falls High School in 1994, Tedd attended William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ, receiving a BM in jazz piano performance in 1998. He went on to receive a MM degree in jazz piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music in 2000. While in college, Tedd began laying the groundwork for his professional career as a musician. Over the last 20 years Tedd has become one of the first-call pianists in the New York City area for performance and recording work in several styles. In particular, specializing as an accompanist for vocalists, he has appeared in concert many times with some of the brightest stars on Broadway and the biggest names in the jazz world including: Barbara Cook, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Maureen McGovern, Michael Feinstein, Marilyn Maye, Tom Wopat, Joshua Bell, Elaine Paige, Tony DeSare, Linda Lavin, Christine Ebersole, Lucie Arnaz, Lee Ann Womack, Faith Prince, John Schneider, Melissa Errico, Karen Akers, Mary Cleere Haran, Margaret Whiting, Carol Sloane and Jennifer Roberts. New York appearances include Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Blue Note, Birdland, the Iridium, the Algonquin, the Cafe Carlyle and Feinstein's/54 Below. Numerous national appearances include a performance at the White House. As an arranger/orchestrator, Tedd's work has been performed by most major American symphony orchestras as well as Bernadette Peters and Liza Minnelli. Television appearances include "The Today Show," "Live From Lincoln Center --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RickLertzman/support

It is no coincidence that those who ran the Russiagate coup against President Trump are now committed to provoking confrontation with China, for the very same reason: to prevent him from breaking with the Bush-Obama "endless wars", and to preserve their global casino economy, which is now crashing. The financial and corporate cartels behind these swindles are what President Eisenhower had in mind when he warned of the danger of the Military Industrial Complex. Become a member of LaRouchePAC! https://lpac.co/harley-membership Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start your day. If you haven't already, sign up for Harley's weekly articles, harley.larouchepac.com/join

With momentum toward solutions coming from last weekend's Schiller Institute conference, Helga Zepp LaRouche took aim at the collapsing British empire, providing a sharp battle plan to bring into being the New Paradigm for civilization. Among the points she hit are: *****On the global food crisis, she said President Trump made the right decision to use the Defense Production Act to keep meat-packing plants open, but the end of cartelization and return to parity prices are among crucial measures which must happen to insure food security for all; *****The dangerous anti-China hysteria, aimed at creating an "enemy image" as a prelude to war, is an extension of the same British-directed sabotage of Trump's pledge to break with the Bush-Obama geopolitical doctrines and achieve peaceful cooperation. While it infects both U.S. political parties, it is especially insane among Senate Republicans like Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton; *****The ongoing release of documents from special counsel Mueller's case against Gen. Michael Flynn has big potential to blow open the whole fraud of the war party, which was behind Russiagate; *****The dangerous march toward the "slippery slope" which takes as an axiom the idea that there are useless eaters, and their deaths may be a positive outcome of the Coronavirus—typified by the recent incredible statement of former German Finance Minister Schauble that protection of life is not necessarily the highest value—must be abruptly reversed. Toward this end, she emphasized the importance of the highly successful Schiller Institute conference, especially the beautifully orchestrated panel on creating a new Renaissance. The crisis we are confronting today, she said, is not just strategic and economic, but moral. Our job is to act to improve the character of people, as described by Schiller in his discussion of the aesthetical education of man.

Greetings My Friends I'll keep this short and sweet today so my first thing is to thank those of you buying the Predictions Book for 2020 AD and beyond because your support is vital for building up this platform and I will give you some shocking news as an example in a few moments after a quick rundown about the book and Pod upgrade. The next step is to upgrade so I can do some Video Podcasts and improve the general quality instead of raw unedited pods so thanks again for your support. The scenario is quite simple. The more support we can get, the more material I can put out there for you. It is very time-consuming to produce good material ignored or buried by the mainstream media which can be hard to track down. Like the title for instance. Has Bush, Obama Clinton been arrested with Soros et al or have they been executed already? I cover this question after info about site update. Please consider supporting this platform by donation or becoming a patron. A few dollars pledge each month will help to upgrade greatly and you can get something in return as a thank you. All details inside the podcast. On The Wind   The 2020/21 AD Predictions Book You Can See A Short Walk-through Video Preview by Clicking Here. Video Preview 2020 AD Predictions Time is running out with this offer so grab a copy now by Clicking Here  

Ep #143 - My guest today, Phillip Stutts, is fighting a rare and incurable disease. Diagnosed in 2012 with the esophageal disease, Achalasia (Aka - lay - sha) , he spent five years ignoring it. Frankly, he put his head in the sand, he took medications that did more harm than good, and he just waited for the inevitable. Then, he woke up one day and said no more. His mission today is to find a cure and pursue a life of constant growth and giving... And he’s made a ton of progress. Phillip is the author of "Fire Them Now: The 7 Lies Digital Marketers Sell…," an Amazon best-seller, and he is also one of the masterminds behind the curtain of political marketing. With more than 20 years of experience in politics and marketing, Stutts has worked with multiple Fortune 200 companies and has been involved with political campaigns that had billions of dollars in political ad spend. Phillip has contributed to over 1,200 election victories, including hundreds of U.S. House campaigns, dozens of U.S. Senate campaigns, and even three U.S. Presidential victories. He is the founder and executive chairman of Go BIG Media (a political media firm) and the founder and CEO of Win BIG Media (a corporate marketing agency). Together, these companies have won more than 36 national awards for marketing and creative content. In addition to being a keynote speaker for one of the country’s largest privately held speakers bureau, Keppler Speakers, Phillip has made more than 200 national TV appearances including ESPN, FOX NEWS, FOX BUSINESS, MSNBC, and CNN. He has also appeared on some of the world’s most popular podcasts including Gary Vaynerchuk’s The DailyVee, The James Altucher Show, The Adam Carolla Show, The Dr. Drew Podcast, Jay Abraham’s The Ultimate Entrepreneur, and Big Questions with Cal Fussman.   Learn More About Phillip Stutts, Check Out His Book, and Claim Your Free Gift: Visit Phillip Stutts' website at: https://www.phillipstutts.com/ Request a FREE 5 Minute Marketing Audit: http://phillipstutts.com/audit/ Claim Phillip Stutts' "Big Free Offer:" https://www.phillipstutts.com/offer/ Get Phillip's Book "Fire them now: The 7 Lies That Digital Marketers Sell" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2YkeNMc Follow Phillip Stutts on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipstutts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-stutts-a9ba872/ Whether you are new to The Driven Entrepreneur Podcast or are a fan, please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. Your support and your reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. Also, I love to hear from the fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Follow Matt Brauning on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbrauning/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit Matt Brauning's Websites: www.mattbrauningpodcast.com www.fireboxbook.com Get a copy of my brand new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

After a glorious viewing of the 2006 masterpiece “Click” (starring Adam Sandler) we speculate theories involving George Lucas, Adam Sandler, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama...

We are very quick in America to lay blame and responsibility wherever media tells us to lay it. For me, it starts at blaming the quarterback when your team loses instead of the crappy defense. Blaming the coach when the GM sucks  We saw it play out politically during the Bush/Obama years in any number of ways. Some people get way too much credit and others way too much blame. What explains this phenomenon? 

Moderate Rebels episode 21 - Max Blumenthal and Ben Norton discuss the bipartisan US war on immigrants, and the long history of bloody US imperialism in Latin America — with wars, coups, contras, and meddling. We provide historical context to explain why refugees and migrants are fleeing US-fueled violence, political instability, and poverty. We detail how Bill and Hillary Clinton, George Bush, and Barack Obama created and exacerbated racist institutions like ICE, which gave rise to far-right demagogues like Trump. And we conclude addressing how the US continues these policies supporting the right-wing opposition in Nicaragua today.

Welcome to Podcast Round 60 From The Mancave! Tommy B., Ran and “Buddha” Hill discuss: 1. Weinstein Drama gets Melanin; 2. Michelle Williams’ Depression; 3. Colin Kap sues the NFL; 4. The Obama / Bush Justice League? 5. Gold Star Family Drama; And More! Follow Buddha Hill on all Social Media @vterrillhill GP3 is now on Instagram @ GP3_Homies Email us - gp3rtt@gmail.com Leave a voicemail: (413) 556-9546 Rate us on iTunes! Give us a 5-Star (please)! Follow us on SoundCloud! Search - GP3 Homies From The Block Special Thanks To: Music By: Producer Millennial Nik Rap: SB Da G Graphics: Lady J Thanks for Listening!

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and Walter Smolarek are joined by Vijay Prashad, Professor of International Studies at Trinity College, as well as author of the book, The Death of the Nation and the Future of the Arab Revolution. 50 years ago today, Edgar Ray Killen, the main organizer of the infamous 1964 murders of civil rights activists Michael Schwerner, James Chaney, and Andrew Goodman was acquitted by an all-white jury. We’ll take an in-depth look at “Mississippi Burning” and the heroic battle against Jim Crow apartheid with Dr. Gerald Horne, a professor of history at the University of Houston and author of Race to Revolution: The U.S. and Cuba During Slavery and Jim Crow. Continuing its assault on both reproductive and immigrant rights, lawyers for the Trump administration were in court today trying to deny a 17-year old undocumented immigrant who is being held in a detention center the right to an abortion. Samantha Herrera, an organizer for reproductive and economic justice along the Texas-Mexico border discusses this issue. Next, The Trump administration has reversed course on the Murray-Alexander healthcare bill, demanding the rollback of key components of the Affordable Care Act in return for the White House’s support. Marc Stier, Director of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, joins the show. On the heels of its embarrassing defeat in last weekend’s regional elections, the Venezuelan opposition is pushing for more international pressure on their own country, but remain divided over recognizing the legitimacy of the vote. Arnold August, lecturer, journalist and author of the new book Cuba-US Relations: Obama and Beyond, joins Brian and Walter. Finally, Jeremy Corbyn’s meeting with lead European Union Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has heaped even more pressure on the government of British Prime Minister Theresa May. Alexander Mercouris, editor-in-chief of The Duran, discusses the developments in negotiations.

The Fifth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference will examine the changing and often convoluted relationship between the legislative and the executive branches in the United States government. The Conference began with an opening address by Senator Mike Lee and concluded with a closing address by OMB Director Mick Mulvaney. -- This panel of the 2017 Executive Branch Review Conference was held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 2017. -- **Please excuse the below average audio quality of this video.** -- Featuring: Mr. Neil Eggleston, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis, Lecturer on Law, Harvard Law School and Hon. Michael B. Mukasey, Of Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton. Moderator: Mr. Benjamin Wittes, Senior Fellow, Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution.

This week Eric sits down with author and peace activist David Swanson to discuss war and peace in the Age of Trump. Eric and David examine whether Trump's early days in office represent an escalation of the war machine, and how Trump is both continuing Bush-Obama policies while also taking them in dangerous new directions. The conversation explores how issues of war and imperialism are intimately connected to economic and environmental justice, and the importance of linking them in movement-building. Eric and David also touch on the importance of community-based activism and the development of independent political and economic power. This and so much more this week on CounterPunch Radio!

This week Eric sits down with author and peace activist David Swanson to discuss war and peace in the Age of Trump. Eric and David examine whether Trump's early days in office represent an escalation of the war machine, and how Trump is both continuing Bush-Obama policies while also taking them in dangerous new directions. The conversation explores how issues of war and imperialism are intimately connected to economic and environmental justice, and the importance of linking them in movement-building. Eric and David also touch on the importance of community-based activism and the development of independent political and economic power. This and so much more this week on CounterPunch Radio! More The post David Swanson – Episode 83 appeared first on CounterPunch.org.

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On this episode I talk about experiencing allergies for the first time, Angelina Jolie wanted to be in politics and she wanted an open marriage and Brad wasn't with it. Anti-Same Sex Marriage protest in Mexico and more. When did we get cool with George W. Bush? Obama speeches on the NMAAHC opening is incredible and I break it down and talk about it. Hashtag: #WordsPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/jae_the_host https://twitter.com/justsaywordspod Email: JustSayWordsPod@gmail.com Leave ratings, comments and reviews on iTunes and Stitcher. Share the link, like and comment on Soundcloud. T-Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/Wordspod

Today Tom takes on the three issues that separate the sheep from the goats: the Bush/Obama bailouts, state nullification, and foreign policy. 'Like' Tom on Facebook!

News of the Week Update August 18, 2013 ATS News of the Week Commentary with Keith Preston. Topics include: The harassment of Glenn Greenwald’s partner in London. The emerging left/right unity in opposition to the surveillance state. The work of writers like John Whitehead and William Norman Grigg detailing the growth of the American police state. How many on the Left are starting to realize the Left has failed to develop an effective opposition force against the Bush-Obama wars and surveillance regimes and how libertarians have picked up the torch. Eric Holder’s belated recognition that More…

Mark puts on his spurs to talk about the Lakeside Rodeo. Father Joe joins Mark to talk about his retirement and his future endeavors. Mark also touches on the tornado devastation in North Carolina and the criticisms of Bush/Obama are com paired.

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--{ Masses Unaware, World's a Big Business Plan, Ruled by Richest Creation, The Foundation Man: "Understanding World Changes Leads to Frustrations Unless One Reads the Reports from Foundations, If You're a Navel-Gazer into Contemplations, Best Not to Know, It'll Cause Vexations, 'Cause the Search for Truth Goes into the Crypt, You'll Find Generations Each Lived Through a Script, For Way Above Politics Sit Big Boys Who Rule, And Their Media Plays Public for The Fool, Few Dare Cross this Ocean, Torpedoes Be Damned, The Crossing of Which Shows the Future's All Planned, Only with Understanding, Teach Your Own Kind, Those Who've Endured Trials to Regain the Mind" © Alan Watt }-- Techniques of Control and Organization, World Science Meetings, Clubs - Robber Barons of 1800s to Present - Bankers' Foundations, Dictate to Governments - Wars of 20th Century, Now "Policing" - Forms of Slavery - Restrictions on Travel and Communication - Oil Shortage Scam/Test, Rationing Gasoline. Reece Committee Report on Tax-Exempt Foundations, Merger of Soviet and Western System - Dictatorial Governance - Social Engineering - Scientific Tyranny - CFR-RIIA / Institute for Pacific Relations - Rockefeller Family, Promotion of World Govt., Globalism - Inter-Church World Movement, Standardization of Religion - Depopulation/Environmental Movement, Neo-Malthusianism. Bush-Obama, Left-Right Nonsense, Continuing Agenda - Obama Admin Favors Bicycles over Autos. IBM, "Worker" Cards for Nazi Concentration Camps, Electronically Controlled Society and "Smart" Grid. (See http://www.cuttingthroughthematrix.com for article links.) *Title/Poem and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - April 2, 2010 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)

Bill Lindley will interview David Swanson on his latest book: Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union.Daybreak is a prescription for political reform that literally ends with a to-do list for citizens, and draws inspiration from the misdeeds and missteps of the Bush and Obama presidencies. What powers were stripped from Congress and handed to the White House while George W. Bush lived there, and what would it take to permanently move them back? Which of these powers is Barack Obama making use of or even expanding upon? And in the future, how can we expand our rights, create democratic representation in Congress, and make presidents into executives rather than emperors? This is a citizens' guide to the long-term task of removing power from the hands of one person, placing it in a body of representatives, and (here's the hard part) making that body truly representative of the American people. Swanson's analysis makes clear that the imperial presidency, which advanced so dramatically during the Bush-Cheney era, will not be stopped merely by electing better presidents. Major structural changes are needed in our system of government to rein in both the imperial presidency and, at the same time, the presidential empire. Only through the active efforts of citizens, Swanson argues, can we restore and protect our rights, and expand our conception of political rights to meet new challenges.The publisher is Seven Stories Press. Purchase a copy now at Amazon and other books stores

Bill Lindley will interview David Swanson on his latest book: Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union.Daybreak is a prescription for political reform that literally ends with a to-do list for citizens, and draws inspiration from the misdeeds and missteps of the Bush and Obama presidencies. What powers were stripped from Congress and handed to the White House while George W. Bush lived there, and what would it take to permanently move them back? Which of these powers is Barack Obama making use of or even expanding upon? And in the future, how can we expand our rights, create democratic representation in Congress, and make presidents into executives rather than emperors? This is a citizens' guide to the long-term task of removing power from the hands of one person, placing it in a body of representatives, and (here's the hard part) making that body truly representative of the American people. Swanson's analysis makes clear that the imperial presidency, which advanced so dramatically during the Bush-Cheney era, will not be stopped merely by electing better presidents. Major structural changes are needed in our system of government to rein in both the imperial presidency and, at the same time, the presidential empire. Only through the active efforts of citizens, Swanson argues, can we restore and protect our rights, and expand our conception of political rights to meet new challenges.The publisher is Seven Stories Press. Purchase a copy now at Amazon and other books stores

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Randall Holcombe presents The Bush-Obama Bailout Has Permenantly Changed the Nature of American Capitalism. From the 2009 ASC Panel: The Bailout and Myth of Limited Government.