Podcasts about Civic

Send us a textEver wonder what its really like at TommyFYeah's Garage S Zero? We got to spend about 8 hours there and were able to see every nook & cranny of the Skyline shop. We had a blast, ate lobster, did a podcast and even banged gears on mountain roads. Showroom, machine shop, dyno, Garage S Zero has it all! Listen along and find out what else we did. Find us on Facebook groups - RHDGUYS-JDMBOYSSocials - @RHDGUYS @Garageszer0 Merch - http://RHDGUYS.COMWant a discount on Nissan parts?Use code "RHDGUYS" athttps://nizmopartsplug.com

This was the inaugural year of Hardwick State, a weekend long university in Hardwick, Vermont, organized by the Civic Standard, and designed to take place during the awfulest time of the year. People from around Hardwick become professors and students. Classes are free, and everyone's welcome to teach at Hardwick State. Maybe you teach something you do in your regular job. Maybe it's just something you're good at. Maybe it's something you're not very good at but you love it and you're better than most.Here are some highlights from Hardwick State.  Visit the Civic StandardPhotos by Terry J. Allen. For a steady stream of great photos and essays, visit Terry's substack here. It's free.

Learn more and get involved at SupportAADL.comOriginal Episode NotesIn a continuation of our new miniseries, Civic Therapy, we are talking with Dan Adams about WTF, Library Lot.Dan is a corporate attorney, local housing activist, and long-time bike person. He has lived in Ann Arbor since 2008 and grew up down the road in Dexter. In November 2022 he published a long piece in Damn Arbor about the current status of the Library Lot, how we got to this place, and what we should do to get out of it. He's here today to talk about that piece and about the Library Lot, Prop A, and all the big mad feelings.Referenced ArticlesDamn Arbor: Guest Opinion: Desolate and Uninviting—The Failure of 2018's Proposal A and the Future of the Library Lot – Dan AdamsDamn Arbor: Guest article: New Council, Who Dis? A Policy Wishlist – Jessica LetawCome check out our episodes and transcripts at our website, annarboraf.com. Keep the conversation going with fellow Ann Arbor AFers on BlueSky and Facebook. And hey, if you wanted to ko-fi us a few dollars to help us with hosting, we wouldn't say no.Support the showCome check out our episodes and transcripts at our website, annarboraf.com. Keep the conversation going with fellow Ann Arbor AFers on Twitter and Facebook. And hey, if you wanted to ko-fi us a few dollars to help us with hosting, we wouldn't say no.

Learn more and get involved at SupportAADL.comOriginal Episode NotesIn a continuation of our new miniseries, Civic Therapy, we are talking with Dan Adams about WTF, Library Lot.Dan is a corporate attorney, local housing activist, and long-time bike person. He has lived in Ann Arbor since 2008 and grew up down the road in Dexter. In November 2022 he published a long piece in Damn Arbor about the current status of the Library Lot, how we got to this place, and what we should do to get out of it. He's here today to talk about that piece and about the Library Lot, Prop A, and all the big mad feelings.Referenced ArticlesDamn Arbor: Guest Opinion: Desolate and Uninviting—The Failure of 2018's Proposal A and the Future of the Library Lot – Dan AdamsDamn Arbor: Guest article: New Council, Who Dis? A Policy Wishlist – Jessica LetawCome check out our episodes and transcripts at our website, annarboraf.com. Keep the conversation going with fellow Ann Arbor AFers on BlueSky and Facebook. And hey, if you wanted to ko-fi us a few dollars to help us with hosting, we wouldn't say no.Support the showCome check out our episodes and transcripts at our website, annarboraf.com. Keep the conversation going with fellow Ann Arbor AFers on Twitter and Facebook. And hey, if you wanted to ko-fi us a few dollars to help us with hosting, we wouldn't say no.

What does it truly look like to empower students as citizens? Justin Glodowski, a 14-year veteran teacher from Wisconsin, reveals practical strategies that transform students from passive learners into active civic participants.Justin's approach begins with a foundational belief: if we want students to become engaged citizens, we must first teach them how to discuss difficult topics productively. Drawing from his experience teaching AP Government to freshmen, he shares how establishing clear discussion norms creates a classroom environment where students can tackle controversial issues more effectively than many adults on social media.The magic happens when students take ownership of their learning. Through congressional simulations where students draft legislation on issues from corn mazes to taxation reform, they experience the complexity of governance firsthand. Justin's Socratic seminars—complete with peer evaluation scorecards—develop crucial skills for democratic participation while making abstract concepts tangible.Perhaps most valuable is Justin's framework for discussing controversial topics through the lens of constitutionality rather than personal opinion. By encouraging students to think like constitutional scholars rather than simply sharing feelings, he elevates classroom discourse and builds critical thinking skills essential for citizenship.Beyond specific activities, Justin emphasizes the importance of teacher collaboration and professional development. His podcast "Engage" exemplifies his commitment to sharing resources that make civics education interactive and meaningful. When asked what gives him hope, his answer is simple yet profound: students genuinely want to understand their world, and when given the opportunity, they demonstrate remarkable capacity for thoughtful civic dialogue.Ready to transform your approach to civics education? Listen now to discover specific strategies you can implement immediately to create your own laboratory for democracy. The Arizona Constitution ProjectCheck Out Our Free Lessons on Arizona History and Government!Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership

Nancie Lindblom shares how meaningful professional development can transform teachers from classroom managers to content experts to civic education leaders.• PD needs evolve from classroom management focus in early years to content expertise in later years• Immersive experiences like visiting historical sites with expert historians create deeper understanding• The James Madison Fellowship provides fully-funded master's degrees in American history and government• Content-focused PD helps teachers develop curriculum that spreads beyond their own classroom• Professional networks formed through PD programs provide ongoing support and opportunities• Teaching "hard history" with civil dialogue is especially needed in today's polarized environment• ASU's Center for American Civics offers local opportunities for teacher and student development• Students are capable of sophisticated historical analysis and civic engagement when properly guided• Programs like We the People, Project Citizen, and Youth and Government develop students' civic capabilitiesExplore professional development opportunities through the James Madison Fellowship, ASU's School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership, and other organizations mentioned in the episode. The Arizona Constitution ProjectCheck Out Our Free Lessons on Arizona History and Government!Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership

The election is over and for some, it feels like a train wreck. But now what? Civic advocate Maggie Hope Braun joins David Leis to lay out a path forward. She exposes how local governments are quietly being influenced and why getting involved in your school board or city council could be the most powerful thing you do. If you're feeling disillusioned, this episode will light a fire. 

The election is over and for some, it feels like a train wreck. But now what? Civic advocate Maggie Hope Braun joins David Leis to lay out a path forward. She exposes how local governments are quietly being influenced and why getting involved in your school board or city council could be the most powerful thing you do. If you're feeling disillusioned, this episode will light a fire. 

Ce lundi 5 mai, Marjorie Hache ouvre Pop Rock Station avec Skunk Anansie et son puissant "Lost and Found", extrait d'un retour scénique remarqué. L'émission revient sur l'anniversaire du premier hit d'Elvis, "Heartbreak Hotel", et célèbre la délicatesse de Lucy Dacus avant d'enchaîner sur Free, Them et The White Stripes. L'album de la semaine est "The Scholars" de Car Seat Headrest, un disque concept à la frontière du lo-fi et de l'indie rock universitaire. La reprise du jour est signée Oracle Sisters, qui revisitent "Under Control" des Strokes. En deuxième heure, Marjorie nous propose Amy Winehouse, Placebo, les Beatles, Witch Fever et Ben Harper. La nouveauté Fresh Fresh Fresh du soir vient du groupe australien Civic, avec "Chrome Dipped", une évolution vers des sonorités plus grunge. Temples, Blondie, Electric Six et Smashing Pumpkins complètent cette programmation sans fausse note. Skunk Anansie - Lost And Found War - Why Can't We Be Friends Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel The Black Keys - Sister Lucy Dacus - Best Guess Them - Gloria The White Stripes - Icky Thump Car Seat Headrest - Nervous Young Inhumans Free - All Right Now Rose Betts - My Funeral Song Placebo - Pure Morning Viagra Boys - The Bog Body Oracle Sisters - Under Control Amy Winehouse - Back To Black Stuck In The Sound - Brother Witch Fever - Dead To Me! The Beatles - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds Band Of Skulls - Nightmares Ben Harper - Steal My Kisses (Concert Très Très Privé RTL2) The Doors - Break On Through (To The Other Side) Electric Six - Danger ! High Voltage Civic - Chrome Dipped Beastie Boys - Sabotage Blondie - Denis Temples - Certainty The Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet With Butterfly Wings Dream Theater - A Broken Man Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Honda Civic e:HEV在先前大改款上市時不是已經有過詳細的試駕報導，這次小改款為何又再試駕？實在是因為這次小改款車型選配的原廠無限Mugen太吸引人了，肅殺的運動氛圍、高質感不浮誇的造型實在是讓人看到口水都要滴下來了，所以我們就衝著Mugen套件去的，親身感受一下它那帥炸的氣場！ 既然是試駕，我們除了說明此次小改款的改變之處外，並複習一下Civic e:HEV的操控動力表現，嗯！果然還是那個操控資優生的Civic，當然，它調降12萬、成為127.9萬元的售價也讓它變得較親民了，一起來感受吧！ 特別感謝： Honda Cars北士科展示中心 地址：112台北市北投區福國路201號 電話號碼： 02 2898 1919 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Kevin had a chance to talk to John Lang & Theo Morgan about the Young Men's Civic Club! They have a Charity Ball coming up at The Terre Haute Casino Resort May 31st! The Young Men's Civic Club has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships for students in the area. By attending this event you can help them help more students reach their full potential! Enjoy great food, great music & great people while raising money for the cause! Go to www.ymcccharityball.eventbrite.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textYou either hate him, or love him. TommyFYeah is well known for his honesty surrounding car builds. He will tell you if your car sucks. But he will also build you something better. From his early days, to what he is up to next. We talk about the lawsuit he has been battling, misconceptions about his actions, and more! Jack Cecile from HP Logic also joins the conversation! Listen along and hear the truth about Tommy Farrell and GarageSZero!Find us on Facebook groups - RHDGUYS-JDMBOYSSocials - @RHDGUYS @TommyFYeah @GarageSZeroMerch - http://RHDGUYS.COMWant a discount on Nissan parts?Use code "RHDGUYS" athttps://nizmopartsplug.com

พอพูดถึงความโลภ หลายคนอาจเคยสงสัยว่าจริง ๆ แล้วมนุษย์เรามีความโลภมากจริงหรือไหม ความโลภนั้นขึ้นอยู่กับปัจจัยอะไรบ้าง แล้ว Civic honesty คืออะไร สามารถนำมาอธิบายเรื่องความโลภได้อย่างไร Tell Me Why เอพิโสดนี้จะชวนมาหาคำตอบ

What holds a society together when factions clash and partisanship rises? In this episode, Kelsey Bonilla, history and government teacher at The Cambridge School, unpacks the deep connections between law, government, and a flourishing civil society. We trace the founders' inspirations from Rome to the Enlightenment, explore the responsibilities of citizenship, and ask how education can ground us in civic virtue today. Whether you're a student of history or just wondering what keeps the American experiment alive, this conversation offers timeless insights and practical hope.

Bonnie Dobson, cantante y compositora canadiense del folk de los años 60, regresa a sus 84 años respaldada por los cowboys psicodélicos The Hanging Stars. Wasted Youth, la banda perdida del post punk británico, se rehace 40 años después de su disolución y anuncian nuevo trabajo. Dos interesantes regresos para abrir esta envolvente selección de novedades.Playlist;(sintonía) MESSER CHUPS “Kiss of the night”BONNIE DOBSON “Morning dew” (1969)BONNIE DOBSON and THE HANGING STARS “Baby’s got the blues”THE HANGING STARS “Let me dream of you”THE ONLY ONES “Out there in the night” (1979)WASTED YOUTH “Jealousy” (1979)WASTED YOUTH “This is your day”THE ROARING 420’S “Suburbs”DEATH VALLEY GIRLS “Sister of the moon”THE SPITFIRES “Better the devil you know”CIVIC “Chrome dipped”A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS “You got me”ZOMBEACHES “Now in red”JEFF CROSDALE “Why oh why”ZACK KEIM “Battery Lane”Escuchar audio

In this episode of the Byproduct Podcast, Ian sits down with Major Williams, a driven individual with a diverse background as an author, consultant, speaker, and former gubernatorial candidate in California. Major shares his motivations for entering politics, the challenges he faced, and the importance of self-identity and civic engagement for entrepreneurs. He reflects on defining moments in his life, how he dealt with loss and failure, and the journey of writing his book. Major emphasizes the significance of personal growth, resilience, and the need for entrepreneurs to adapt and learn new skills in today's rapidly changing environment.About Major:Major Williams is a dynamic author, consultant, speaker, and former gubernatorial candidate in California, known for his bold leadership and commitment to inspiring positive change. With a background that spans entrepreneurship, politics, and motivational speaking, Major has built a powerful platform focused on empowering individuals to take ownership of their futures. Through his work, he champions innovation, leadership development, and civic engagement, encouraging audiences across the country to pursue purpose-driven success.You can find out more about Major below:Connect with Major on InstagramKey Takeaways:Frustration can be a powerful motivator for change.Self-identity is crucial in overcoming challenges.Civic engagement is essential for entrepreneurs.Defining moments shape our paths in life.Loss and failure are opportunities for growth.Surrounding yourself with positive influences rebuilds confidence.Small victories lead to larger successes.Procrastination can be overcome with commitment.The era of self-development is now.Keep pushing forward despite obstacles.Chapters:00:52 Motivation Behind Running for Governor03:51 Overcoming Obstacles in Politics08:03 The Importance of Self-Identity09:59 Civic Engagement for Entrepreneurs14:03 Defining Moments in Major's Life16:54 Dealing with Loss and Failure20:07 Rebuilding Confidence After Setbacks24:13 The Journey of Writing a Book28:06 Final Advice for EntrepreneursAbout Ian Prukner:Bestselling author, entrepreneur, and coach Ian Prukner has a wealth of experience creating and growing companies in the finance, real estate, e-commerce, and intellectual property sectors. He has achieved over $4 billion in sales.The Byproduct:There is a secret to success so well kept that even many of its users can't accurately describe it. It's a process the greats in their fields use daily to achieve enormous success, almost effortlessly. What is it that difference maker, that force operating below the surface that causes such enormous success in the lives of some and such enormous letdowns in others? The byproduct.This book is a step-by-step guide to re-engineering your life, a process through which true greatness can be achieved. It's a deep dive into the workings of the human psyche and its link to performance. The process, when committed to and followed, will create massive success in every area of life. It is for everyone serious about taking their life to the next level. The Byproduct is what every great achiever has harnessed to elevate themselves above the crowd.⁠⁠⁠Order your copy of "Byproduct"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or take advantage of a⁠ ⁠⁠⁠free lesson⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the⁠⁠⁠ "Byproduct Master Class" on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠"The Ultimate Success Formula"⁠⁠

Pritzker is not an oligarch 10:36- Lia Thomas 32:27- Rand Paul on blocking Trump's tariffs 57:25- Civic illiteracy 1:17:48- Thomas Weitzel, retired Chief of Police of Riverside, weighs in on Chicago’s Push to Eliminate Traffic Stops Follow Tom on X @ChiefWeitzel 1:32:08- Federal job corps 1:53:34- Fox News contributor and media/political columnist, Joe Concha, shares details from his new book The Greatest Comeback Ever: Inside Trump’s Big, Beautiful Campaign 2:09:59- Carol Roth, entrepreneur and author of You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back, believes Trump should meet with Main Street businessmen. They deserve it Check out Carol’s free economic newsletter carolroth.com/NEWSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWhat cars are available in Florida right now? How about Minnesota? We do our listener favorite, Facebook Marketplace sweep for the month of March. We comb through the trash and bring you our favorites!Find us on Facebook groups - RHDGUYS-JDMBOYSSocials - @RHDGUYSMerch - http://RHDGUYS.COMWant a discount on Nissan parts?Use code "RHDGUYS" athttps://nizmopartsplug.com

This week, brand new releases from The Moonlandingz,Beddy Rays, Civic and faves from The Psychedelic Furs, Ramones, The Jam and They Might Be Giants. Roll up a couple for The Duane Strain. Rock. Mock. Dance. Laugh.

Four experienced teachers from diverse grade levels share how they collaborated to create a comprehensive civic literacy curriculum that equips students with essential knowledge and skills for democratic participation. Their teacher-created lessons span from kindergarten through high school, providing developmentally appropriate activities that make civic education accessible and engaging for all learners.• Civic studies often get "put on the back burner" despite its critical importance for developing engaged citizens• The curriculum provides standalone lessons that don't need to be awkwardly incorporated into existing frameworks• Materials are differentiated for various age bands, and some are available in Spanish to support language diversity• Lessons incorporate primary source documents, discussion questions, and hands-on activities• The curriculum helps students develop critical thinking skills and practice civil discourse across polarized viewpoints• Teachers emphasize that civic literacy creates a "ripple effect" when students bring discussions home• Materials also include adult learner resources that can assist those studying for citizenship tests• Democracy requires ongoing work to maintain, and civic education prepares students for that responsibilityCheck out the free Civic Literacy Curriculum created by teachers for teachers. The Arizona Constitution ProjectCheck Out Our Free Lessons on Arizona History and Government!Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership

Send us a textWe often interview "known" people. We wanted to interview the unknown. We called on our friend Matt Willoughby who lives in Murfreesboro TN. He is a guy just like us, who fell in love with these cars early and never lost the passion. We chat about the forum days, the car scene in Nashville, Import Alliance and more! Listen along to get the perspective of someone just like you!Socials - @RHDGUYS Merch - http://RHDGUYS.COMWant a discount on Nissan parts?Use code "RHDGUYS" athttps://nizmopartsplug.com

No, they're not advocating violence. David Brooks - who's supposedly a conservative at the New York Times has authored a piece in which he says America's institutions and bureaucrats need to rise up and form a wall of opposition to President Trump and his voters. Stigall quickly slices and dices the opinion point by point. Fox News' Raymond Arroyo offers some really interesting insights into the inner workings of the Vatican you've likely never heard before as the funeral for Pope Francis gets underway and he's covering the event. Democrats are bailing on romancing illegal alien deportees and headed back to attacking Pete Hegseth. Col. Kurt Schlichter joins to respond. Plus - open line Friday - a chance to hear from our national audience on any topic and Stigall has many more headlines coming in today's show. -For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShow -Help protect your wealth with real, physical gold and silver. Texas Bullion Exchange helps everyday Americans diversify with tailored portfolios, IRA rollovers, and expert support every step of the way.

On this week's episode, host Phil Tower speaks with Noddea Skidmore, the Director of Marketing and Communications with Grand Rapids Civic Theatre.Noddea gave us a preview of the upcoming 20 25–20 26 season at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, and talked as well about ticket packages that patrons can take advantage of.We also discussed the upcoming "Ten For All" finals and accessibility at the theatre.Established in 1926, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre and ⁠School of Theatre Arts⁠ is one of the oldest and largest community theatres in the country.Today, the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre & School of Theatre Arts is the 5th largest community theatre in the country.GRCT produces 9 mainstage productions each year with the help of over 800 volunteers.The Civic is a true gem on the West Michigan arts and culture scene, and a proud community partner of WYCE.You can learn more at ⁠Grand Rapids Civic Theatre⁠Upcoming Performances:Ten for All 2025 FinalsFri May 16, 2025 - Sat May 17, 2025WaitressFri June 06, 2025 - Sun June 29, 2025Brought to life on Broadway by a groundbreaking all-female creative team.⁠More Info⁠⁠Book Now⁠ROCK OF AGESFri September 12, 2025 - Sun October 05, 2025Rock Musical Comedy⁠More Info⁠⁠Book Now⁠PETE THE CATThu October 16, 2025 - Sun October 19, 2025Theatre for Young Audiences Musical⁠More Info⁠⁠Book Now⁠FROZENFri November 14, 2025 - Sun December 14, 2025Holiday Show Musical⁠More Info⁠⁠Book Now⁠AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'Fri January 16, 2026 - Sun February 01, 2026Jazzy Musical Revue⁠More Info⁠⁠Book Now⁠THE LIGHTNING THIEFFri February 27, 2026 - Sun March 15, 2026Adventurous Musical⁠More Info⁠⁠Book Now⁠DIAL M FOR MURDERFri April 17, 2026 - Sun May 03, 2026Thriller Play⁠More Info⁠⁠Book Now⁠LEGALLY BLONDEFri June 05, 2026 - Sun June 28, 2026Empowering, Glittering Musical

We discuss what's happening in the AI space to augment human life in this moment, and what the potential intersections are with democracy.   Natalie's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Use AI and lean into it Explore the ways AI can empower you   Natalie Monbiot is a strategist and pioneer in AI and virtual human technologies. She is the Founder of Virtual Human Economy, the co-founder of Hour One, and writes the Augmented Human blog.   Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Natalie on X:  https://x.com/natlikethat   Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Natalie Monbiot Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

There's a lot of talk about voter turnout ahead of Canada's upcoming federal election, especially when it comes to young Canadians. But low turnout isn't always an indicator of indifference. Sometimes, it's a signal that people feel left out.Samantha Reusch, executive director of Apathy is Boring, underscores how creating pathways for Gen Z and millennials to participate in civic conversations helps foster a more vibrant and responsive democracy.Reusch spoke at The Walrus Talks Wellbeing in Quebec City on June 2, 2019.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Gibbons, CEO of the City Club of Chicago, believes civic engagement starts with meaningful conversations. In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Dan shares his journey from advising Mayor Richard M. Daley to revitalizing one of Chicago's most influential civic forums.From uplifting entrepreneurs like Ida Nelson to driving real policy change, Dan's story is a powerful reminder that change starts locally—and with the courage to connect. If you care about urban leadership, civic innovation, and next-gen change-makers, this conversation will inspire you to lean in, show up, and elevate your city.

In this episode of Civic Warriors, we sit down with Emily Rasmussen, Founder & CEO of Grapevine Giving, to explore the power of collective philanthropy through the Giving Circle movement.Support the show

This is the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I am Ichha SHarmaIt is the 23rd of April and here are today's headlines.Expressing anguish over the Pahalgam terror attack that killed at least 26 people, Union Minister Amit Shah on X said, quote “Bharat will not bend to terror. The culprits of this dastardly terror attack will not be spared. With a heavy heart, pay last respects to the deceased.” unquote. Shah also met the survivors and assured them that the perpetrators of the dastardly act would be brought to justice. Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir government announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for each deceased's family; Rs 2 lakh for the seriously injured and Rs 1 lakh for injured victims. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to hold a key meeting with the Cabinet Committee on Security in the first half of the day, wherein India will formulate its response and defence strategy.Meanwhile, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif claimed today that they have nothing to do with the incident in which at least 25 tourists were killed and several others were injured. Indian officials, however, are not convinced by Pakistan's denial since the initial probe has suggested the presence of foreigners as part of the group of militants who opened fire at the civilians. At least 25 tourists and a Valley resident were shot dead Tuesday at a meadow near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir in the deadliest terror attack on civilians in the country since the Mumbai 26/11 shootings. Asif told a Pakistan TV channel about the Pahalgam attack. “We have absolutely nothing to do with it. We reject terrorism in all its forms and everywhere.” The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation last week demolished most of the Digambar Jain temple in Vile Parle in the city's western suburbs, triggering outrage and protests among members of the community, as well as politicians across parties. Under pressure, the civic administration transferred the assistant municipal commissioner in charge of the BMC's K/East ward office, which had carried out the demolition. Civic and court records accessed and evaluated by The Indian Express show that the first notice for demolishing the allegedly illegal structure was issued to the temple trust back in 2005. Since then, the BMC made nine attempts to raze the alleged illegal structure – and finally carried out the action on April 16.Amid its ongoing crusade against drugs, Punjab has become the first state in the country to ban energy drinks in and around schools to keep the children away from caffeine addiction. A notification to this effect was issued by the government on Tuesday, banning the sale of energy drinks in school canteens and outside school premises. The notification, issued by Dilraj Singh Sandhawalia, Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Punjab, states that it is “just and necessary” to prohibit the consumption of caffeinated energy drinks by children. The notification says that energy drinks are heavily marketed to children and young adults and others and manufacturers compare the effects of the drinks to the use of drugs like cocaine.A wildfire in New Jersey has forced residents to evacuate the area and shut down a stretch of a major highway on Tuesday as the wildfire grew to more than 3,200 acres, officials said. One of the busiest highways in New Jersey, the Garden State Parkway, saw closures due to the spread of wildfire and the stretch between Barnegat and Lacey townships was closed and the traffic was diverted, Associated Press reported. According to New Jersey Forest Fire Service, over 3,000 residents have been evacuated from the area of the Jones Road Fire in Ocean County and about 1,320 structures remain threatened. The fire service added that 5% of the wildfire has been contained till now.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The dian Express

In today's solo episode, Lindsay is discussing civic storytelling as a way to properly talk about things that matter with students as an educator. Hope you enjoy!    Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/207

Wellington's Mayor Tory Whanau and Ian Cassells, the head of the Wellington Company discuss the plans for Civic Square 

Dr. Monica Ketchum-Cardenas, president of the Arizona Council for History Education, shares an array of resources and opportunities available to Arizona history and civics teachers that many educators don't know exist.• ACHE membership costs only $25 annually and includes free conference access plus National Council for History Education membership• The organization offers classroom grants up to $500 for curriculum materials and resources • ACHE provides scholarships for teachers to attend the national conference with registration and travel funding• This year's conference theme "Conflict and Cooperation" explores how Americans have navigated challenging historical periods• Teachers can become civic leaders through community involvement without running for office• Social media comparisons like "What would Common Sense look like on TikTok?" make history relevant to students• Practical classroom assignments like designing awareness campaigns help students understand civic engagement• Arizona's diverse landscape and independent-minded population provide rich opportunity for exploring local historyJoin the Arizona Council for History Education through the link in our show notes to access these resources and attend the September conference featuring keynote speaker Dr. Stephen Knott.ACHE WebsiteACHE ConferenceStoryTime with Ms. Moni The Arizona Constitution ProjectCheck Out Our Free Lessons on Arizona History and Government!Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership

Ralph talks about his new book, “Civic Self Respect” which reminds us that our civic lives have different primary roles—not only voter, but also worker, taxpayer, consumer, sometimes soldier and sometimes parent—and how each one offers special opportunities for people to organize to make change. Plus, we welcome back former commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, John Koskinen, who tells us exactly how the Trump/Musk cabal is both gutting and weaponizing the IRS.John Koskinen served as the IRS Commissioner from 2013 to 2017.This is not a how-to book. It starts at a much more elementary level and therefore should interest a much greater number of people. Because, as I say, if you can expand your civic dimension as a part of your daily role without disrupting the rhythms of your daily life (in fact, actually making them more gratifying and more interesting, less boring), you're on your way.Ralph Nader author of Civic Self-RespectThe people who really fight for justice in this country have to fight for recognition, they have to fight for media, they have to fight an onslaught. And the people who lie and cheat and say the most terrible things and do the most terrible things are really the best-known people in the country. I mean, if you say who are the best-known people in Congress? They're the blowhards, the cruel and vicious people who've said things that are illegal, outrageous against innocent groups here and abroad.Ralph NaderI used to say to the Congress (trying to get appropriations) that the IRS is the only agency where if you give it money, it gives you more money back. Because the more you can actually audit people who aren't paying the proper amount or aren't filing at all, the better off you are. So no one has ever disagreed with that.John KoskinenGoing back a thousand years, tax collectors have never been particularly popular. And so when you talk about the IRS, people say, "Oh, the poor old IRS." In some ways, they don't understand just the points you're making about the impact on them, on the country, of an ineffective IRS going forward. And that's why my thought is this move toward using the IRS to attack people ought to be a way for everyone to say, "You know, I may not love paying taxes, but I certainly don't want the government and the president or the treasury secretary or somebody else ordering an audit of my taxes just because they don't like my political position or what I'm teaching in my course.”John KoskinenRalph Nader's new book Civic Self-respect is available now from Seven Stories Press.News 4/16/251. On Thursday April 17th, Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland departed for El Salvador in an effort to personally track down Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant who was arrested and deported to CECOT, the notorious Salvadoran prison camp, WUSA9 reports. Garcia was legally protected against deportation by a 2019 court order and a Trump administration official admitted in court that he “should never have been on that plane.” Last week, the Supreme Court unanimously ordered that he be returned to the U.S. Van Hollen is quoted saying “You go out, you get disappeared, they say they did it in error, but they're not helping bring you back…it's a very short road to tyranny.” Gracia has not been heard from since he was deported, raising concerns about his health and wellbeing. This comes after ICE Director Todd Lyons said he wanted to see a deportation process “like [Amazon] Prime, but with human beings,” per the Guardian. This episode is among the most chilling in American history and we are less than four months into a four-year term.2. Another gut-wrenching immigration story concerns Palestinian Columbia University student, Mohsen Mahdawi who was tricked, trapped, and abducted by ICE. The Intercept reports “Even before his friend and fellow Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by immigration authorities, Mahdawi asked university administrators to help him find a safe place to live so he would not be taken by ICE agents…The school did nothing.” Then, “After ICE abducted Khalil last month, Mahdawi sheltered in place for more than three weeks for fear of being picked up himself.” So, the immigration authorities apparently devised a scheme. “Instead of taking him off the street…immigration authorities scheduled the citizenship test at the Colchester USCIS office and took Mahdawi into custody when he arrived.” This action is clearly intended not only to capture Mahdawi but to frighten immigrants and discourage them from seeking citizenship through the legal immigration channels for fear of being deported. Not only that, Mahdawi will be sent back to Palestine, which continues to be the target of relentless Israeli bombing. Mahdawi is quoted saying, “It's kind of a death sentence…my people are being killed unjustly in an indiscriminate way.”3. In more international news, CNN reports China has “halted” its deliveries of Boeing planes. According to President Trump, will “‘not take possession' of fully committed to aircraft.” According to CNN, Boeing is particularly vulnerable in a trade war scenario because “Boeing builds all of its planes at US factories before sending nearly two-thirds of its commercial planes to customers outside the United States.” Boeing anticipated China purchasing 8,830 new planes over the next 20 years. The aircraft manufacturer's stock value fell in the wake of this announcement and is unlikely to fully recover unless some accommodation is reached with China.4. On the other side of the trade war, the Trump administration is preparing to roll out steep sectoral tariffs in addition to the country-specific tariffs already announced, per the Washington Post's Jeff Stein. Stein reports these will target imports of various "critical" products, including autos, steel and aluminum, copper, lumber and semiconductors. Yet, likely no sectoral tariff will bite American consumers more than the proposed tariff on pharmaceutical drugs. On April 8th, POLITICO reported that Trump told the RNC he is planning to impose “major” tariffs on pharmaceuticals. FIERCE, a healthcare news service, reports these could be as high as 25%. Coalition for a Prosperous America, an advocacy group opposed to free trade with China, reports that “Over 90% of all Generic Drugs [are] Dependent on Imports.”5. Turning to domestic matters, the Federal Trade Commission is proceeding with their anti-trust case against Facebook. According to the FTC, “The…Commission has sued Facebook, alleging that the company is illegally maintaining its personal social networking monopoly through a years-long course of anticompetitive conduct.” Further, “The complaint alleges that Facebook has engaged in a systematic strategy—including its 2012 acquisition of…Instagram, its 2014 acquisition…WhatsApp, and the imposition of anticompetitive conditions on software developers—to eliminate threats to its monopoly.” According to Ars Technica, “Daniel Matheson, the FTC's lead litigator, [started the trial with a bang] flagg[ing] a "smoking gun"—a 2012 email where Mark Zuckerberg suggested that Facebook could buy Instagram to ‘neutralize a potential competitor.'” It is hard to see how the company could argue this was not anticompetitive corporate misbehavior.6. A dubious tech industry scheme is also underway at the highest levels of the federal government. WIRED reports that the Social Security Administration is shifting their communications exclusively to Elon Musk's X app, formerly known as Twitter. Wired quotes SSA regional commissioner Linda Kerr-Davis, who said in a meeting with managers earlier this week, “We are no longer planning to issue press releases or…dear colleague letters to inform the media and public about programmatic and service changes…Instead, the agency will be using X to communicate to the press and the public … this will become our communication mechanism.” WIRED further reports that, “The regional [SSA] office workforce will soon be cut by roughly 87 percent,” going from an estimated 547 employees to 70. Musk has called Social Security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time,” per the AP.7. Over at the National Labor Relations Board, a whistleblower claims Elon Musk and his cronies at DOGE may have extracted data including “sensitive information on unions, ongoing legal cases and corporate secrets,” per NPR. If that wasn't shady enough, “members of the DOGE team asked that their activities not be logged on the system and then appeared to try to cover their tracks…turning off monitoring tools and manually deleting records of their access.” This whistleblower took his concerns to Congress and the U.S. Office of Special Counsel – whistleblower activities that are protected by law – but faced retaliation in the form of someone, “'physically taping a threatening note' to his door that included sensitive personal information and overhead photos of him walking his dog that appeared to be taken with a drone,” clear attempts to intimidate and silence this employee. The Trump administrations have been rife with leaks at every level and instead of responding by addressing the issues raised, the administration has launched a permanent inquisition to plug the leaks by any means.8. In better news, the Independent reports that DOGE itself is finally being subjected to an audit. The audit is being undertaken by the Government Accountability Office at the urging of Congressional leaders after “'alarming' media reports of DOGE infiltrating federal systems,” according to a congressional aide. One DOGE worker has reportedly been identified by as “a 19-year-old high school graduate who was booted from an internship after leaking company information to a rival firm,” raising ever-deeper concerns about the purpose of the “fishing expeditions” DOGE is undergoing at every level of the federal government.9. Another uplifting story comes to us from New York City. In the latest round of public matching fund awards, Zohran Mamdani – the Democratic Socialist candidate surging from obscurity into second place in the polls – was granted nearly $4 million in public matching funds, “the largest single payment to any candidate in the 2025 Democratic mayoral primary race to date,” according to Gothamist. Meanwhile, former Governor Andrew Cuomo was awarded exactly $0. As Jeff Coltin of POLITICO New York explains, “Cuomo's campaign [was] scrambling to get the necessary info from donors to get matched…sending…dire warning to [his] entire email list, rather than…targeted outreach to donors.” If he had collected the necessary information, Cuomo would have been awarded $2.5 million in matching funds, Coltin reports. Cuomo still leads in the polls; as it becomes increasingly clear that Zohran is the only viable alternative, there will be increased pressure on other candidates to throw their support behind him.10. Finally, let's take a peek into the political climate's effect on Hollywood. New York Magazine, in an extensive profile of Warner Brothers-Discovery mogul David Zaslav, includes a piece about Zaslav seeking to ingratiate himself with Trump. According to this report, “a company representative recently reached out to the Trump0 orbit seeking advice about how the company might advantageously interact with the Whitte House.” Their answer: “look at the example of…Jeff Bezos paying Melania Trump $40 million to participate in a documentary about herself. Don Jr. might like a hunting and fishing show on the Discovery Channel, they were told.” Just like the Ivy League universities and the big law firms, if given an inch Trump will take a mile and use it for nothing short of extortion. Hollywood would be wise to steer clear. But wisdom has never been their strength.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Send us a textEver wonder how all those RHD cars in Florida got titled? Heard all the tariff hype and want to know what people are actually paying?Anthony Chaudruc from Car Shop Midori in Florida/Japan talks about what its like being an importer, current tariffs, Registration in Florida and more.Check out Car Shop Midori on FacebookJoin the Facebook group -  Search "RHDGUYS - JDM BOYS" Socials - @RHDGUYS Merch - http://RHDGUYS.COMWant a discount on Nissan parts?Use code "RHDGUYS" athttps://nizmopartsplug.com

GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Christine Edwards Pitkin, Founder & CEO of Civility Localized & Civic Impact Academy. Civility Localized is a minority and woman-owned Community Engagement Consulting Firm with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.In this episode: Civility LocalizedMinority and woman-owned consulting firm and its mission to help communities grow with dignity through inclusive strategies for local and state government initiativesCommunity outreach and engagementCivic Impact AcademyAn educational experience that brings local community leaders and government leaders into the same roomsStarted in 2024Launching a new cohort in September and applications open in JulyBoard Member ExperienceGenerationNation, Humane Society, and QC Family Tree Best practices of high-performing boards?What aspiring board members knowBe ready and willing to give of yourself - your time, your money, your contactsSupport the show

Presidential debates, a ban on taking photos of some infrastructure, the Polish Climate Summit, Easter preparations, a music festival in Krakow, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com. You can also contact us on Twitter & Instagram @rorshokpoland Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.Rorshok Updates: https://rorshok.com/updates/We want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini-survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link: https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Polarization threatens American democracy, deeply pervading politics, schools, and everyday life. What sits at the root of this trend and how might we turn the tide? Philosopher Robert Talisse offers a compelling examination of these issues and offers a provocative solution—civic solitude. Join the Cato Institute and Sphere Education Initiatives on April 17th at 11 am EST, in person or online, for a discussion of Talisse's new book, Civic Solitude: Why Democracy Needs Distance.About Civic SolitudeAn internet search of the phrase “this is what democracy looks like” returns thousands of images of people assembled in public for the purpose of collective action. But is group collaboration truly the defining feature of effective democracy? Robert B. Talisse suggests that while group action is essential to democracy, action without reflection can present insidious challenges, as individuals' perspectives can be distorted by group dynamics.The culprit is a cognitive dynamic called belief polarization. As we interact with our political allies, we are exposed to forces that render us more radical in our beliefs and increasingly hostile to those who do not share them. What's more, the social environments we inhabit in our day-to-day lives are sorted along partisan lines. We are surrounded by triggers of political extremity and animosity. Thus, our ordinary activities encourage the attitude that democracy is possible only when everyone agrees–a profoundly antidemocratic stance.Drawing on extensive research about polarization and partisanship, Talisse argues that certain core democratic capacities can be cultivated only at a distance from the political fray. If we are to meet the responsibilities of democratic citizenship, we must occasionally step away from our allies and opponents alike. We can perform this self-work only in secluded settings where we can engage in civic reflection that is not prepackaged in the idiom of our political divides, allowing us to contemplate political circumstances that are not our own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our interview with Sergei Krasikov is a must-listen if you're into trails, open spaces, water sheds and being outside in any weather.   Originally from Belarus, Sergei has made Beacon his home in every sense. He is a community builder and civic volunteer with a special focus on land conservation. As the chair of the Conservation Advisory Committee and founder of the Fishkill Creek Watershed Alliance, he has advanced a city-wide composting program, trail clearing, a water testing program and more. Right now he's focused on an inventory of open spaces that could eventually be adopted into the city's comprehensive plan.    On top of all that, Sergei is running for City Council for the consequential 2026-2028 term. City business aside, it'll come as no surprise that Sergei is an active outdoorsman – a trail runner, swimmer and cross-country skier. We spent a chunk of this interview talking about things listeners can do outside in Beacon and surrounding areas.  Links and further reading:  Earth Day cleanup. The CAC is organizing its annual Sat April 26 Earth Day clean up, trail clearing & riparian buffer planting followed by a Green Fair at Hudson Valley Brewery. More info at: https://www.greenbeaconcoalition.org Water testing. The Fishkill Creek Watershed Alliance, in partnership with Bard College Community Science Lab, Riverkeeper and Beacon Institute, is starting a community water quality testing program throughout the watershed this May. They're currently seeking volunteers to help collect samples that will be tested for metals, chemicals, biological markers and more. More info at https://www.fishkillwatershed.org  Photo by Michael Isabell: https://www.michaelisabell.com/ Beaconites is recorded at Beacon AV Lab: https://www.beaconavlab.com/  

Titus Kevalny, VP of Go-to-Market Strategy at Civic, discussed his role in promoting Civic's products, which protect apps from Sybil attacks and ensure KYC compliance. He explained the evolution of Civic from Ethereum to Solana, Civic Pass, a verification tool with over a million passes, and Civic Auth, a simpler authentication method for developers. Kevalny emphasized the importance of multiple authentication methods to combat AI bots and deep fakes.

We love hearing about the moment in someone's life when they decide it's time to start helping others. We call it “a civic spark.”Today, we're talking to two people — Brittney Brown with The Store and Samaria Leach with Window of Love — about their civic spark moments. How were they able to turn their own hardship into help for others? And how do you make sure that spark becomes a flame that doesn't just burn out?Guests: Samaria Leach, founder of Window of Love Brittney Brown, director of mission advancement at The Store 

The invaluable expertise of classroom teachers is the foundation of effective civic education, as demonstrated by three veteran educators who share their experiences developing curriculum that truly engages students.• Teachers know their students better than anyone, allowing them to create curriculum that addresses knowledge gaps• Post-COVID classrooms present unique challenges that only current teachers fully understand• Teachers should not shy away from controversial topics but instead use primary sources to help students form opinions• Professional networks and connections significantly enhance teaching effectiveness• "Chunking" lessons into 12-15 minute segments keeps students engaged, especially in today's attention-challenged environment• Administrators must trust teachers' judgment and provide meaningful support• Teacher-developed curriculum is more practical and effective than lessons created by those distant from classrooms• Building mentor relationships is crucial for new teachers facing the challenges of the professionWant to expand your professional network? Reach out to Liz Evans at lizevans@asu.edu to connect with experienced educators who can support your civic education journey. The Arizona Constitution ProjectCheck Out Our Free Lessons on Arizona History and Government!Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership

La arquitecta Patricia Forero se refirió en La W al proyecto de restauración y transformación de Becket's Chapel, un edificio del siglo XIII en Inglaterra.

Ralph speaks to Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank about the Trump Administration's path of destruction in our federal government. Then, Ralph welcomes legendary public interest lawyer Alan Morrison to discuss the President's authority to impose tariffs and other constitutional questions.Dana Milbank is a nationally syndicated op-ed columnist for the Washington Post. He also provides political commentary for various TV outlets, and he is the author of five books on politics, including the New York Times bestseller The Destructionists and the national bestseller Homo Politicus. His latest book is Fools on the Hill: The Hooligans, Saboteurs, Conspiracy Theories and Dunces who Burned Down the House.I shouldn't be amazed, but Mike Johnson never ceases to amaze me with the rapidity with which he'll just drop to his knees whenever Trump says something.Dana MilbankWe're going to know this shortly, but it does appear that Trump's honeymoon may be over in the House as the conservatives finally seem to be finding their backbones. But I've thought that might happen before and then only to find out that they, in fact, they could not locate their backbones. So I don't want to be premature.Dana MilbankTrump seems to be gambling (and the administration seems to be gambling) that ultimately the Supreme Court is going to a wholesale reinterpretation of the Constitution to grant these never-before-seen executive powers, and it's possible that he's right about that. We're not going to know that. There have been a couple of preliminary rulings that seem friendly to Trump, but none of those is final, so we can't really be sure of it.Dana MilbankMy guess is that Chief Justice Roberts is seeing his legacy heading toward the ditch after his decision of Trump v. United States, where he said that Presidents cannot be criminally prosecuted….My guess is he's going to unpleasantly surprise Trump in the coming months.Ralph NaderAlan Morrison is the Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest & Public Service at George Washington Law School. He currently teaches civil procedure and constitutional law, and previously taught at Harvard, NYU, Stanford, Hawaii, and American University law schools. He has argued 20 cases in the Supreme Court and co-founded the Public Citizen Litigation Group in 1972, which he directed for more than 25 years.It's inevitable that even for a non-economist like myself to understand that [the costs of tariffs] are going to be passed on. Other than Donald Trump, I don't think there's anybody who believes that these taxes are not going to be passed on and that they're going to be borne by the country from which the company did the exporting.Alan MorrisonIt's an uphill battle on both the statutory interpretation and the undue delegation grounds, but our position is rather simple: If the Congress doesn't write a statute so that there's something that the government can't order or do, then it's gone too far. In effect, it has surrendered to the President its power to set policy and do the legislative function. Interestingly, Trump has trumpeted the breadth of what he's doing here. He calls it a revolution. Well, if we have revolutions in this country, my copy of the Constitution says that the Congress has to enact revolution and the President can't do it on its own. So we think we've got a pretty strong case if we can get it to court.Alan MorrisonOne of the things that I've been struck by is that laws alone cannot make this country governable. That we can't write laws to cover every situation and every quirk that any person has, especially the President. We depend on the norms of government—that people will do things not exactly the way everybody did them before, but along the same general lines, and that when we make change, we make them in moderation, because that's what the people expect. Trump has shed all norms.Alan MorrisonNews 4/9/251. Our top story this week is the killing of Omar Mohammed Rabea, an American citizen in Gaza. Known as Amer, the BBC reports the 14-year-old was shot by the Israeli military along with two other 14-year-old boys “on the outskirts of Turmus Ayya” on Sunday evening. Predictably, the IDF called these children “terrorists.” According to NJ.com – Rabea formerly resided in Saddle Brook, New Jersey – Rabea's uncle sits on the board of a local Palestinian American Community Center which told the press “The ambulance was not allowed to pass the checkpoint for 30 minutes, a denial in medical treatment that ultimately resulted in Amer's death…[his] death was entirely preventable and horrifically unjust. He was a child, a 14-year-old boy, with an entire life ahead of him.” The Rachel Corrie Foundation, founded in honor of the American peace activist killed by an Israeli bulldozer while protesting the demolition of a Palestinian home, issued a statement reading “Rabea's death…was perpetuated by Israeli settlers who act with impunity…We believe that if our own government demanded accountability…Rabea would still be alive.” The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has sent a letter to Attorney General Bondi demanding an investigation, but chances of the Trump administration pursuing justice in this case are slim.2. Meanwhile, President Trump seems to be driving the U.S. economy into a deep recession. Following his much-publicized tariff announcement last week – which included 10% tariffs on uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands – the S&P dipped by 10.5%, among the largest drops in history, per the New York Times. Far from making Trump back off however, he appears dead set on pushing this as far as it will go. After the People's Republic of China responded to the threat of a 54% tariff with a reciprocal 34% tariff, Trump announced the U.S. will retaliate by upping the tariff to a whopping 104% on Chinese imports, according to the BBC. Reuters reports that JP Morgan forecasts a 60% chance of a recession as a result of these tariffs.3. In more foreign affairs news, on Friday April 4th, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol was officially removed from office by that country's Constitutional Court, “ending months of uncertainty and legal wrangling after he briefly declared martial law in December,” per CNN. The South Korean parliament had already voted to impeach Yoon in December of 2024. The court's decision was unanimous and characterized the leader's actions as a “grave betrayal of the people's trust.” Upon this ruling being handed down, Yoon was forced to immediately vacate the presidential residence. A new election is scheduled for June 3rd. Incredible what a political and judicial class unafraid to stand up to lawlessness can accomplish.4. Speaking of ineffectual opposition parties, one need look no further than Texas' 18th congressional district. This safe Democratic district – including most of central Houston – was held by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee from 1995 until her death in 2024. According to the Texas Tribune, Lee planned to run yet again in 2024, triumphing over her 43-year-old former aide Amanda Edwards in the primary. However, Lee passed in July of 2024. Edwards again sought the nomination, but the Harris County Democratic Party instead opted for 69-year-old former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, per the Texas Tribune. Turner made it to March of 2025 before he too passed away. This seat now sits vacant – depriving the residents of central Houston of congressional representation and the Democrats of a vote in the House. Governor Gregg Abbot has announced that he will not allow a special election before November 2025, the Texas Tribune reports. This is a stunning Democratic own-goal and indicative of the literal death grip the gerontocratic old guard continue to have on the party.5. One ray of hope is that Democratic voters appear to be waking up the ineffectual nature of the party leadership. A new Data for Progress poll of the 2028 New York Senate primary posed a hypothetical matchup between incumbent Senator Chuck Schumer and Democratic Socialist firebrand Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – and found AOC with a staggering lead of 19 points. This poll showed AOC winning voters under 45 by 50 points, over 45s by eight points, non-college educated by 16 points, college educated by 23 points, Black and white voters by 16 points, and Latinos by 28. Schumer led among self-described “Moderates” by 15 and no other group. It remains to be seen whether the congresswoman from Queens will challenge the Senate Minority Leader, but this poll clearly shows her popularity in the state of New York, and Schumer's abysmal reputation catching up with him.6. Another bright spot from New York, is Zohran Mamdani's mayoral candidacy and specifically his unprecedented field operation. According to the campaign, between April 1st and April 6th, volunteers knocked on 41,591 doors. No mayoral campaign in the history of the city has generated a grassroots movement of this intensity, with politicians traditionally relying on political machines or enormous war chests to carry them to victory. Mamdani has already reached the public financing campaign donation cap, so he can focus all of his time and energy on grassroots outreach. He remains the underdog against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, but his campaign appears stronger every day.7. Turning to the turmoil in the federal regulatory apparatus, POLITICO reports Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has eliminated the Freedom of Information Act offices at the Centers for Disease Control, and other HHS agencies. An anonymous source told the publication that HHS will consolidate its FOIA requests into one HHS-wide office, but “Next steps are still in flux.” In the meantime, there will be no one to fulfill FOIA requests at these agencies. This piece quotes Scott Amey, general counsel at the Project on Government Oversight, who said this “sends a wrong message to the public on the administration's commitment to transparency.” Amey added, “I often say that FOIA officers are like librarians in knowing the interactions of the agency…If you don't have FOIA officers with that specific knowledge, it will slow down the process tremendously.”8. At the Federal Trade Commission, Axios reports the Trump administration has “paused” the FTC's lawsuit against major pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, related to “the drug middlemen…inflating the price of insulin and driving up costs to diabetes patients.” The case, filed against CVS Caremark, OptumRx and Express Scripts was halted by the FTC in light of “the fact that there are currently no sitting Commissioners able to participate in this matter.” That is because Trump unlawfully fired the two remaining Democratic commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Slaughter. In a statement, former FTC Chair Lina Khan called this move “A gift to the PBMs.”9. One federal regulatory agency that seems to be at least trying to do their job is the Federal Aviation Administration. According to the American Prospect, the FAA has “[has] proposed [a] rule that would mandate Boeing update a critical communications malfunction in their 787 Dreamliner plane that could lead to disastrous accidents.” As this piece explains, “very high frequency (VHF) radio channels are transferring between the active and standby settings without flight crew input.” The FAA's recommendation in is that Boeing address the issue with an update to the radio software. Yet disturbingly, in one of the comments on this proposed rule Qatar Airways claims that, “[they have] already modified all affected…airplanes with … [the recommended software updates] …However … flight crew are still reporting similar issues.” This comment ends with Qatar Airways stating that they believe, “the unsafe condition still exists.” Boeing planes have been plagued by critical safety malfunctions in recent years, most notably the 2018 and 2019 crashes that killed nearly 350 people.10. Finally, on a somewhat lighter note, you may have heard about Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur dubbed “The Man Who Wants to Live Forever.” Johnson has attracted substantial media attention for his unorthodox anti-aging methods, including regular transfusions of plasma from his own son. But this story is not about Johnson's bizarre immortality obsession, but rather his unsavory corporate practices. A new piece in New York Magazine focuses on the lawsuits filed against Johnson by his all-too-mortal workers, represented by eminent labor lawyer Matt Bruenig. This piece relays how Johnson “required his staffers to sign 20-page NDAs,” and an “opt-in” document which informed his employees they had to be comfortable “being around Johnson while he has very little clothing on” and “discussions for media production including erotica (for example, fan fiction including but not limited to story lines/ideas informed by the Twilight series and-or 50 Shades of Grey.)” Bruenig says, “That stuff is weird,” but his main interest is in the nondisparagement agreements, including the one Johnson's former employee and former fiancée Taylor Southern entered into which has further complicated an already thorny legal dispute between Johnson and herself. Now Bruenig is fighting for Southern and against these blanket nondisparagement agreements in a case that could help define the limits of employer's power to control their workers' speech. Hopefully, Bruenig will prevail in showing that Johnson, whatever his pretensions, truly is a mere mortal.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Send us a textTalk about being screwed by a shady importer! Kalvin thought he was buying his dream R32 GTR only to show up to port and find a rust bucket. At this point most people would have accepted their losses and flipped the car. Not Kalvin, he turned it into an opportunity to propel himself into the restoration game. He removed all the rust from his car, and completely restored it to like new condition, and is now doing it for customers! Listen along and hear how Kalvin overcame this setback. Join the Facebook group -  search "RHDGUYS - JDM BOYS" Socials - @RHDGUYS - @MalliMotorWorksMerch - http://RHDGUYS.COMWant a discount on Nissan parts?Use code "RHDGUYS" athttps://nizmopartsplug.com

Ostap Ukrainats was born in 1994 in Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk in western Ukraine. He graduated from the National Kyiv-Mohyla University with BA and MA degrees in comparative literature. He made his debut as a writer in 2017 with the novel "Malchut", which was hailed the "debut of the year" by Village magazine. Since then, his novels „Trance” and „Crusade Chancellery” were well received by readers. Ostap writes in the genre of historical and peculiar fiction, often referring to cultural heritage and history of anecdotes. He lives in Lviv. Of his four novels, three are dedicated to historical events and explore Ukrainian identity through the prism of postcolonial and trauma studies. A year before the invasion, he opened a publishing house specializing in humanities with his wife and their colleague.----------LINKS:https://willadecjusza.pl/en/ostap-ukrainets-ostap-ukrayinets-1https://lareviewofbooks.org/contributor/ostap-ukrainets/https://www.instagram.com/ukrostap/https://bookforum.ua/en/participants/9131https://lareviewofbooks.org/short-takes/dont-touch-my-corner-the-war-from-ivano-frankivsk/----------Easter Pysanky: Silicon Curtain - https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/easter-pysanky-silicon-curtainCar for Ukraine has joined forces with a group of influencers, creators, and news observers during this special Easter season. In peaceful times, we might gift a basket of pysanky (hand-painted eggs), but now, we aim to deliver a basket of trucks to our warriors.This time, our main focus is on the Seraphims of the 104th Brigade and Chimera of HUR (Main Directorate of Intelligence), highly effective units that: - disrupt enemy logistics - detect and strike command centers - carry out precision operations against high-value enemy targetshttps://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/easter-pysanky-silicon-curtain----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur first live events this year in Lviv and Kyiv were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. We may add more venues to the program, depending on the success of the fundraising campaign. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasWe need to scale up our support for Ukraine, and these events are designed to have a major impact. Your support in making it happen is greatly appreciated. All events will be recorded professionally and published for free on the Silicon Curtain channel. Where possible, we will also live-stream events.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------

Guest: Sayde Campoamor Chief Equity Officer, Office of the NYC Comptroller Brad Lander How do people become advocates? Sayde's evolution as an advocate and community organizer began as a young teacher in Harlem. Listen as she recounts her experiences and shares her belief that everyone has the ability to contribute in some way to the causes they care about. “We need you urgently, exactly as you are,” Sayde says. “Your obstacles are your path.” 

Teachers on the frontlines of civic education share strategies for empowering students to become confident, engaged citizens through structured resources and collaborative learning approaches.• Teachers face three main challenges in civic education: time constraints, lack of resources, and hesitation around controversial topics• Quality structured lessons and primary source documents reduce barriers for educators at all levels• Elementary students benefit from perspective-taking exercises that create emotional connections to civic concepts• Middle school teachers can use historical examples as gateways to discussing complex contemporary issues• High school civic education should focus on fundamental knowledge before tackling controversial topics• Empowered civics teachers embrace failure, promote respectful discussion, and demonstrate lifelong learning• Many effective civics educators describe themselves as "accidental civics teachers" who discovered their passion for the subject• Creating "civically curious" students means teaching skills over content and modeling how to find answers• Civic education belongs everywhere - not just in social studies classrooms• Teachers must recognize they're often providing civic knowledge students aren't getting elsewhereCheck out the Civic Literacy Curriculum for free, adaptable lessons created by practicing teachers for all grade levels. The Arizona Constitution ProjectCheck Out Our Free Lessons on Arizona History and Government!Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership

Send us a textKolapo thought he had purchased his dream car, until that dream quickly turned into a nightmare. The Mspec Nur was purchased in Japan and supposed to be sent over, but a dispute over a shop charge ended in the car disappearing, only to show up at a dealership a few weeks ago in the USA. Listen along and hear this story! Join the Facebook group -  search "RHDGUYS - JDM BOYS" Socials - @RHDGUYSMerch - http://RHDGUYS.COMWant a discount on Nissan parts?Use code "RHDGUYS" athttps://nizmopartsplug.com

Summary In this episode of My Simplified Life Podcast, host Michelle Glogovac discusses the importance of connection and civic engagement during challenging times. She emphasizes the need for community involvement, particularly through initiatives like California Moms for Good, which aims to empower mothers and advocate for positive change. Michelle encourages listeners to stay hopeful and engaged while also taking care of their mental well-being amidst the chaos of current events. What We're Talking About... It's important to connect with other people who understand your struggles. Civic engagement is crucial for the next generation's future. California has diverse political views that need attention. Encouraging children to be civically engaged is essential. Community collaboration can lead to positive change. Don't just complain; thank your representatives for their work. Staying active and engaged can combat feelings of hopelessness. Self-care is necessary to avoid being overwhelmed by negativity. In-person events can strengthen community ties. Hope and action can coexist even in challenging times. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and New Format 02:30 Launching California Moms for Good 03:53 The Importance of Political Awareness 05:23 Community Engagement and In-Person Events 06:36 The Importance of Connection in Challenging Times 09:27 Civic Engagement and Its Impact on Future Generations Links Mentioned California Moms For Good on Instagram https://instagram.com/californiamomsforgood California Moms For Good on Substack https://californiamomsforgood.substack.com/