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Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill, demanding the GOP first pass the election-targeting "SAVE America Act."   Members of the "Leaving MAGA" support group share their experiences. And Darializa Avila Chevalier on the scrutiny she's facing over her past statements, controversial views, and where she goes from here. Melissa Murray, Angelo Carusone, all David Noriega join Ali Velshi on The 11th Hour. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special double feature, Chris welcomes the authors of two new books about the American way of life—one about the many things that make it great, and the other about something we've lost. First, Matthew Mehan of Hillsdale College's Washington, DC, campus discusses his latest children's book, The American Book of Fables, a collection to help the young […]

This is it, the final episode! Danny gives us his closing arguments, reflecting on all he's learned about the data center fight in communities across the United States. We listen in on Danny's conversation with prolific author and tech critic Cory Doctorow about the centaur/reverse centaur theory of how we use technology and how technology uses us. And, we take another quick trip to some of the communities we've visited along the way: Data Center Alley in Northern Virginia, Davis, West Virginia, and Memphis, Tennessee, to get the latest on their fights. When it's all said and done, the greatest lesson from the data center clashes may be in the value of agency, and that the way to protect communities from harmful data centers is to ensure that technology serves communities, not the other way around.In this episode, we hear from:Cory Doctorow: Science fiction author, activist and journalist whose recent books include “Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse And What To Do About It” and “The Reverse Centaur's Guide To Life After AI.”Nikki Forrester: Helped launch Tucker United, now serves as the director of communications and spokesperson, lives in Tucker County, WV, and is a journalist. Elena Schlossenberg: Our local tour guide, and deeply involved in grassroots organizing in Prince William County and Loudoun County. She has a deep knowledge of land-use management and serves as the executive director of the Coalition to Protect Prince William County.Amber Sherman: Local policy organizer in Memphis.Delegate John McAuliff: Recently elected Delegate for Fauquier and Loudoun counties in Northern Virginia, flipping the seat by running largely on data center regulation. Samuel Black: Award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist working with More Perfect Union. He covers tech, labor, energy, finance, housing, and U.S. politics. Resources:Corruption is Driving Up Your Electricity Bill  Cory Doctorow's blog, CraphoundSamuel Black's More Perfect Union coverage from BoxtownLocal coverage from Tucker County about Fundamental Data's visit, and how local leaders reactedThe latest updates from Prince William County about the Data Center Gateway caseA tool tracking every data center moratorium

You might just be able to hear the explosion of the fireworks over the explosion of rhetoric upon the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. Aiming to shed more light than heat, Dad and I discuss The Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) from a theological perspective. Civic good is not the ultimate good, but it's not a negligible one, either. We find good reasons as Christians to support the American project, its self-corrections, and onward attempts to attain a more perfect union. Notes: 1. Related episodes: Our Democracy?; Jefferson; Lincoln; MLK; Thurman; Two Kingdoms 16th Cent.; Two Kingdoms 20th-21st Cent. 2. Sarah's short story in which Revolutionary-era Lutheran pastor Henry Melchior Muhlenberg plays the part of a detective 3. The Declaration of Independence 4. Samuel Miller's sermon on July 4, 1793, is found in Political Sermons of the American Founding Era, 1730-1805, Volume 2 4. See also Waldron, God, Locke, and Equality We're in our EIGHTH year— and still fiercely independent. Demonstrate your sacred honor by supporting our liberty of mind and backing us on Patreon!

7 dead and at least 36 injured after a bloody weekend in Chicago; Immunization debate continues as Utahns battle measles outbreak: Civic groups raise privacy concerns over Ohio absentee voter ID bill: Pennsylvania LGBTQ+ groups amplify trans voices for Pride Month.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Stephen O'Malley, CEO & Co Founder of Civic.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Here’s a structured summary of the Leona Barr‑Davenport interview with Rushion McDonald from Money Making Conversations Masterclass, including its purpose, key takeaways, and notable quotes.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Here’s a structured summary of the Leona Barr‑Davenport interview with Rushion McDonald from Money Making Conversations Masterclass, including its purpose, key takeaways, and notable quotes.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Here’s a structured summary of the Leona Barr‑Davenport interview with Rushion McDonald from Money Making Conversations Masterclass, including its purpose, key takeaways, and notable quotes.

Dr. Paul Carrese, Director of the Center for American Civics and Professor at Arizona State University’s (ASU) School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL), joins the show by phone to talk about his newly-released book Teaching America: Reflective Patriotism in Schools, College, and Culture. As the country celebrates its 250th birthday, Dr. Carrese discusses the alarming signs of civic disintegration, including the decline of patriotism among younger generations and the rise of anti-American views in education. He argues that the emphasis on formal schooling has led to a neglect of civic education, resulting in a lack of active, self-governing citizens. The professor highlights the need for a renewed focus on teaching America's history, institutions, and values, and introduces the concept of "reflective patriotism" as a way to promote civic engagement and critical thinking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Rob is Co-Chair of Taft's Sports Law Group and Chair of the firm's Cincinnati Business practice. He is widely recognized as principal counsel to private equity and venture capital funds, growth-oriented companies, sports franchises, and research institutions. His practice focuses on leading equity financings, securities offerings, complex commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. Rob regularly advises global and national clients on the structuring and execution of significant business transactions. Rob is actively engaged in civic and professional leadership at both the national and local levels. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and is a board member of the FC Cincinnati Foundation. Reflecting the international scope of his practice, he also serves on the Board of Interlex, a global association of leading law firms. In Ohio, Rob is a member of the Executive Committee of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and has previously served as Chair of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and President of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Cincinnati. Rob earned his bachelor's degree from Duke University and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. During his undergraduate studies, he completed comparative law coursework at New College, Oxford University. He received his J.D. from Washington University School of Law, where he also clerked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during his final term. Rob grew up in Kobe, Japan.

Clare Civil Defence has been recognised for its decades of dedicated voluntary service to communities across the county with a special Civic Reception hosted by Clare County Council this week.     For generations, Civil Defence volunteers have provided vital support during emergencies, severe weather events, public gatherings and search and rescue operations, giving countless hours of their time to help keep people safe.     The reception was an opportunity to acknowledge not only the organisation's long history of service, but also the commitment, professionalism and community spirit of its volunteers.     Joining Alan Morrissey earlier was Steven Hayes, Civil Defence Officer with Clare County Council, to reflect on the honour and the work of the organisation. Photo (c) Eamon Ward

Heather Nelson joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career in business education and now building Poll The Vote, a nonpartisan platform connecting people to their elected officials.

What if the problem with American democracy isn't that the system is broken, but that it's working exactly as intended, just not for you?Travis Misurell, founder of FiNC (Future is Now Coalition), has spent years watching civic tech efforts try to fix democracy by building better tools. Every one of them failed. His argument: they got the sequence wrong. You don't build the technology and hope a movement follows. You build the movement first and let the technology follow.In this episode, Travis walks us through the FiNC framework — the Digital Politics Hub, the Up/Down lens, the citizen survey, and the long-term vision of a citizen-owned civic internet where no billionaire, party, or corporation can ever take control. One share per person. No exceptions.But we also push on the harder questions. If the system is rigged by design, what does building inside it actually accomplish? When AI aggregates open-ended citizen responses into actionable insights for candidates, what gets lost in that translation? When you surface every candidate with equal presentation, are you being neutral or are you making a choice about what equivalence means?Travis comes back to the same place: intention. Not left or right. Not the policy. The intention. Whether a candidate is in it for you, or in it for the people writing the biggest checks.FiNC is betting that if citizens can actually see that distinction clearly enough, the rest follows.It's an ambitious bet. This is the conversation around it.Learn more about the Future is Now Coalition: https://futureis.org/ Discord community Digital Politics HubMentioned:• • OpenAI donating to stop Alex Bores's campaign for NY congressional seat

What happens when constitutional rights exist on paper, but the government refuses to enforce them? In this episode of Advocacy Bites, hosts Renee Sekel and Susan Book take a deep dive into the growing tension between constitutional rights, separation of powers, and public education funding in North Carolina. Using the ongoing Leandro school funding case as a backdrop, they explore what it means when courts issue rulings that are ignored, delayed, or weakened by political actors—and what that means for students, families, and everyday citizens. Renee examines the constitutional questions at the heart of the Leandro litigation, including the role of the judiciary in protecting rights when legislatures fail to act. Susan connects those issues to the realities facing North Carolina's public schools, from teacher shortages and special education challenges to the broader consequences of chronic underfunding. Together, they discuss why elections, judicial races, and local advocacy matter more than ever in shaping the future of public education and civil rights. The conversation also touches on federal education policy, the importance of protecting vulnerable students, the impact of language and public discourse, and how advocates can continue pushing for meaningful change even in difficult political moments. If you care about public education, constitutional rights, school funding, education policy, civic engagement, advocacy, North Carolina politics, special education, judicial accountability, and democracy, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Topics Covered: The Leandro school funding case Constitutional rights and public education Separation of powers and judicial authority North Carolina Supreme Court decisions Teacher shortages and school funding Special education advocacy Civic engagement and voting State and federal education policy Protecting students' rights Everyday advocacy in action (1:29) - How NC Amendments Work (3:15) - Distraction and Turnout Tactics (6:06) - Locking Power in the Constitution (12:59) - Tax and Voter ID Changes  (17:46) - Legislative Chaos and Burnout (19:12) - Andor Manifesto Inspiration (21:04) - Call to Action About Advocacy Bites: Hosted by Renee Sekel and Susan Book, Advocacy Bites explores what it means to be an everyday advocate and provides practical ways for listeners to get involved in issues affecting their communities, public education, and public policy.

Chris Markowski discusses the pervasive issue of investment scams and fraud, emphasizing the importance of consumer awareness and education. He highlights the psychological tactics used by scammers to exploit greed and fear, and shares insights on how to protect oneself from financial deception. The conversation also delves into the current political climate, advocating for a more informed and responsible electorate, and the need for civic education to ensure a better future for upcoming generations.

Throughout this season, we've learned about the threats and harms data centers pose to local communities. But is there a better way to build this tech infrastructure? On this episode, Danny invites energy, broadband, and local business experts to discuss how we can build and regulate data centers in ways that keep agency within local communities. From BYONCE (Bring Your Own New Clean Energy) to transparency, and from antitrust action to community-scaled, locally owned data centers, this episode breaks down all the ways we can create a better future — one where local communities have control over what happens next. In this episode, we hear from:Stacy Mitchell: Writer, strategist, policy advocate, co-executive director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, with a focus on the importance of small, independent businesses.Chris Mitchell: Program director at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, who is a leading national expert on community networks, Internet access, and local broadband policies, and host of the Unbuffered podcast.John Farrell: Co-executive director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and leads the organization's work on energy systems, including duties as host of the Local Energy Rules podcast.Resources:Institute for Local Self-Reliance - The Policies Communities Need to Confront the AI Data Center RaceGood Jobs First - Shutting Down Data Center SubsidiesSteph Speirs on TikTok - Solving the AI Power Problem AI Now Policy Institute - North Star Data Center Policy Toolkit

In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Scott Jackson, President and CEO of Global Impact, and Abdechafi (Chafi) Boubkir, Director of Programs at Geneva Global. Both organizations are part of Global Impact Ventures — a family of mission-driven entities working across the philanthropic ecosystem.Scott and Chafi share their personal journeys into the not-for-profit sector and their work with Global Impact Ventures, while exploring the current landscape of international giving. They discuss the key challenges facing the global relief and development space, along with encouraging areas of progress, and highlight the effectiveness of the Speed School model. The conversation concludes with reflections on their legacies and hopes for the next generation of leaders in charitable giving.Support the show

Die kwessie van Angolese kinders wat op plaaslike strate houtkunsvlyt verkoop en bedel, bly in die nuus. Terwyl Stad Windhoek 'n mosie aanvaar het om die beste maniere te ondersoek om die situasie aan te spreek, glo Civic 264 dat die probleem benader moet word met die kinders se sosiale welstand en regte voorop. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met die organisasie se direkteur, Ethne Mudge gepraat.

In this episode, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, honorary co-chair of the National Constitution Center, and his co-author and former law clerk Janie Nitze join the Center to discuss their new children's book, Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence (HarperCollins; May 5, 2026). Designed for families and learners of all ages, this Civic Story Hour program invites audiences into the human stories behind the Declaration of Independence. Heroes of 1776 introduces readers to both familiar figures such as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere, as well as lesser-known participants in the American story, including Caesar Rodney, Thomas Paine, and Mary Katharine Goddard. Together, their stories highlight the risks, choices, and debates that shaped the nation's founding. Blending vivid storytelling with historical detail, the book centers the lived experiences behind the founding era and invites young readers to consider the enduring ideals of the Declaration. Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center, moderates. Resources  Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr Explore the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our important work ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate

6/9/26: Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Rep. Pat Duffy remembers Barney Frank, the first out gay Congressman, who recently passed. She attended the celebration of his life yesterday. UMass Prof Amilcar Shabazz on Juneteenth in Northampton. Third Graders at Hadley Elementary on their lobbying efforts to make asparagus the official state vegetable—meeting the governor, their state senator and rep. Civic engagement at its best! Pat Ononibaku, Pres of Black Business Assoc of Amherst: the upcoming 19th annual Juneteenth Jubilee & Black businesses in the Valley. The IL (Injury List) grows. It includes baseball itself. Why don't the owners care? We ask Duke Goldman, who also explains the masking tape over the NYY insignia on the Aaron Judge tee that Newman gave him.

6/9/26: Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Rep. Pat Duffy remembers Barney Frank, the first out gay Congressman, who recently passed. She attended the celebration of his life yesterday. UMass Prof Amilcar Shabazz on Juneteenth in Northampton. Third Graders at Hadley Elementary on their lobbying efforts to make asparagus the official state vegetable—meeting the governor, their state senator and rep. Civic engagement at its best! Pat Ononibaku, Pres of Black Business Assoc of Amherst: the upcoming 19th annual Juneteenth Jubilee & Black businesses in the Valley. The IL (Injury List) grows. It includes baseball itself. Why don't the owners care? We ask Duke Goldman, who also explains the masking tape over the NYY insignia on the Aaron Judge tee that Newman gave him.

6/9/26: Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Rep. Pat Duffy remembers Barney Frank, the first out gay Congressman, who recently passed. She attended the celebration of his life yesterday. UMass Prof Amilcar Shabazz on Juneteenth in Northampton. Third Graders at Hadley Elementary on their lobbying efforts to make asparagus the official state vegetable—meeting the governor, their state senator and rep. Civic engagement at its best! Pat Ononibaku, Pres of Black Business Assoc of Amherst: the upcoming 19th annual Juneteenth Jubilee & Black businesses in the Valley. The IL (Injury List) grows. It includes baseball itself. Why don't the owners care? We ask Duke Goldman, who also explains the masking tape over the NYY insignia on the Aaron Judge tee that Newman gave him.

6/9/26: Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Rep. Pat Duffy remembers Barney Frank, the first out gay Congressman, who recently passed. She attended the celebration of his life yesterday. UMass Prof Amilcar Shabazz on Juneteenth in Northampton. Third Graders at Hadley Elementary on their lobbying efforts to make asparagus the official state vegetable—meeting the governor, their state senator and rep. Civic engagement at its best! Pat Ononibaku, Pres of Black Business Assoc of Amherst: the upcoming 19th annual Juneteenth Jubilee & Black businesses in the Valley. The IL (Injury List) grows. It includes baseball itself. Why don't the owners care? We ask Duke Goldman, who also explains the masking tape over the NYY insignia on the Aaron Judge tee that Newman gave him.

6/9/26: Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Rep. Pat Duffy remembers Barney Frank, the first out gay Congressman, who recently passed. She attended the celebration of his life yesterday. UMass Prof Amilcar Shabazz on Juneteenth in Northampton. Third Graders at Hadley Elementary on their lobbying efforts to make asparagus the official state vegetable—meeting the governor, their state senator and rep. Civic engagement at its best! Pat Ononibaku, Pres of Black Business Assoc of Amherst: the upcoming 19th annual Juneteenth Jubilee & Black businesses in the Valley. The IL (Injury List) grows. It includes baseball itself. Why don't the owners care? We ask Duke Goldman, who also explains the masking tape over the NYY insignia on the Aaron Judge tee that Newman gave him.

What if the way we talk about "the other side" isn't just rude — it's something closer to dehumanization? Consumer and social psychologist Lura Forcum has a precise vocabulary for what's happening, and a clear-eyed prescription for what to do about it. Two minutes. Real impact. Leave a review: lovethepodcast.com/politicsandreligion Lura writes the newsletter How to Human and co-hosts We Made This Political with political scientist Lauren Hall. Her work sits at the intersection of human behavior, civic life, and the social cognition we're outsourcing to screens, algorithms, and AI. Calls to Action ✅ If this episode resonates, consider sharing it with someone who might need a reminder that disagreement doesn't have to mean dehumanization. ✅ Check out our Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen:  lovethepodcast.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion Key Takeaways Infrahumanization is the dehumanization we don't notice. Calling people vermin is rare and widely rejected. But treating the other side as interchangeable, simple, or incapable of real suffering? That's everywhere — and it's the mental move that makes cruelty psychologically possible. Politics is relational, and we've been pretending it isn't. Civic life is built from relationships that require reciprocity. We've convinced ourselves the normal rules don't apply when the subject is politics. They do. Broken relationships have to be repaired. We evolved for face-to-face. We didn't evolve for this. Online, you never have to reckon with being wrong about someone. In person, you're stuck with them — and that's the point. About Our Guest Lura Forcum is a consumer and social psychologist, strategic advisor, and former professor. She writes How to Human on Substack and co-hosts We Made This Political with Lauren Hall. Links and Resources How to Human: luraforcum.substack.com We Made This Political: wemadethispolitical.substack.com Lura on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/luraforcum Grateful to our friends at The Democracy Group: www.democracygroup.org You evolved to do this. You've just been out of practice.

*** Content warning: Child sexual abuse ***Late in 1991, a child said something strange to his mother: ‘I don't like Peter's black penis.' Believing this was an indication that her son was being abused by Peter Ellis, a 33-year-old employee at the Christchurch Civic Creche her son attended, the concerned mother quickly filed a report. The case would soon snowball into one of New Zealand's biggest and most controversial criminal cases…---Narration – Anonymous HostResearch & writing – Erin MunroProduction & music – Mike MigasAudio editing – Anthony TelferSign up for Casefile Premium:Apple PremiumSpotify PremiumPatreonFor all credits and sources, please visit https://casefilepodcast.com/case-341-the-christchurch-civic-creche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KRLD CEO Spotlight with Julie Strum, CEO, The Metroplex Civic & Business Association (MCBA)

Greenwich gets a national award for how it handles elections. Thousands of Connecticut residents will have some or all medical debt erased. Plus, the latest in the controversies surrounding the former mayor of New Britian Erin Stewart.

Prime Minister Mark Carney chose to deliver his highly anticipated speech to Canadians about “the scourge of antisemitism” from inside a storied Toronto synagogue, Holy Blossom. It's a spot where, for weeks this spring, heavily armed police SWAT teams were dispatched so worshippers could feel safe. Carney's speech — which was broadcast live nationally — follows years of increased violent attacks on Jewish institutions, including fire bombs, gunshots, physical altercations and graffiti. Carney acknowledged that antisemitism has reached levels not seen since the Second World War and announced his government will assemble a new team of experts who will study the causes and drivers of antisemitism right away. The new ministerial advisory council has only one Jewish member out of the seven. Rabbis, advocacy leaders and community figures said they appreciated the prime minister's speech, but questioned why it took him so long, why he didn't deliver it in the House of Commons, and — most glaringly — why he never mentioned Israel, Zionism, Hamas, Oct. 7 or Iran. On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, host Ellin Bessner reports from the event, and hears reaction from nearly a dozen community leaders: Rabbis Debra Landsberg, Sam Taylor and Joe Kanofsky; Noah Shack of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs; Simon Wolle of B'nai Brith Canada; Mark Sandler of the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism; Rabbi Jen Gorman, the president of the Toronto Board of Rabbis; Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl for the Canadian Rabbinic Caucus; and his successor at Beth Tzedec, Rabbi Steven Wernick; and from host Rabbi Yael Splansky, who taped a pointed message for Carney but couldn't attend due to a family emergency. Related links Read or Watch Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech on antisemitism, delivered at Holy Blossom Temple June 1, 2026. Discover The CJN's Mitchell Consky's report on Carney's speech and some reaction by Jewish leaders, in The CJN. Compare Carney's promises with the 22 recommendations made in the recent Senate report on antisemitism, in The CJN's North Star from April 2026. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Izzy Helenchilde (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins Support our showhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheCJN Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here ) Watch our podcasts on YouTube. Help others find this podcast by leaving us a review for “North Star” on Apple Podcasts via your iPhone or iPad device, or with your Android. (Spotify allows only starred ratings but you can do that, too!)

How have America's universities gone from centers of learning to institutions facing growing questions about accountability, civic education, and student outcomes?In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo sits down with Dr. Tom Lindsay, Distinguished Senior Fellow of Higher Education at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, to discuss the state of higher education in Texas and across the nation.From grade inflation and declining academic standards to DEI, and the future of civic education, Dr. Lindsay explains how higher education has changed over the past several decades and why lawmakers, parents, and students are demanding reform.

In this episode, Dr. Susan Madsen explores findings from the newly released 2025 white paper “Home, Health, Community, & Allyship 2025: Utahns' Awareness, Understanding, and Attitudes.” This conversation focuses on Political and Civic Representation, examining how perceptions and experiences have shifted for Utah women and girls over the past three years. Drawing on data from an 83‑item survey of more than 5,200 Utahns, the discussion highlights the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping women's engagement in civic life statewide.Dr. Madsen is joined by two Bolder Way Forward advisors—Ann Mackin and Sui Lang Panoke—who offer expert insights into representation, leadership pathways, and the systems that influence women's participation in public decision‑making.GuestsAnn Mackin  Founder & President, Springboard UtahBolder Way Forward Advisor — Political & Civic Representation SpokeAnn leads statewide efforts to train, advocate for, and place talented individuals on community boards, government commissions, nonprofit boards, and corporate boards across Utah.Sui Lang Panoke  Founder & Principal Consultant, Rethink InternationalBolder Way Forward Advisor — Political & Civic Representation SpokeSui Lang is a global leadership strategist who challenges organizations to rethink how they develop leaders, build culture, and expand representation.Download the full 2025 white paper HERE.1Visit the Utah Women & Leadership Project website.Share this episode with colleagues, community partners, or anyone invested in strengthening women's political and civic leadership in Utah.Follow the podcast and leave a review to help others discover the show!Support the show

The meeting covered a broad set of public-safety, legal, and political topics, focusing on contested public projects, courtroom and public-health mask rules, criminal cases and protests, labor actions, and immigration enforcement disputes. Civic projects and property disputes: attendees clarified the Kennedy Center remains open during a privately funded remodel and a judge barred attaching an individual's name to the project. A ballroom renovation near the West Wing was halted over historic-protection procedures; related plans for a D.C. drone base were noted. A long Brooklyn landlord eviction and Maine party rules for replacing withdrawn nominees were reviewed, including controversy around a leading Democratic candidate with past offensive statements and visible tattoo imagery.

(1) In 92 AD, at their Londinium wine bar, Gaius and Germanicus critique the "American way of war," arguing it has failed by abandoning war's sacred ritual roots. In antiquity, war forged civic bonds and served as an apotheosis where performance and sacrifice mattered more than victory. They contrast the "nation in arms" with the modern "emperor system" that relies on hired soldiers. Citing Spartan mothers who wept for surviving sons and celebrated the fallen, they emphasize that honor was the true goal. The transition to "whole of government" strategies reflects a late-Roman decline.550 BCE

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1357: Honda rides hybrid momentum toward bigger market share, Ford gets an AI-fueled stock boost from repurposed EV batteries, and Target bets family-friendly upgrades will drive customer loyalty.Show Notes with links:Honda says it's aiming for more than 9% U.S. market share in 2026 and thinks 10% is within reach as hybrids continue to surge. With gas prices climbing and EV demand cooling, the company says its flexible production strategy is helping it stay ahead.Honda finished last year with 8.7% U.S. market share, hit 10% in April of this year and still expects to grow sales 4% this year to around 1.5 million vehicles.Hybrids made up nearly a third of Honda brand sales in Q1, and the company is ramping up production and marketing around Civic, Accord, CR-V, and Prelude hybrids.Despite tariff uncertainty, Honda says its North American manufacturing footprint protects it from major disruption with nearly 99% of vehicles built in-region.Honda says hybrids are now the sweet spot, expecting them to land in the “mid-to-low 30 percent range” of total sales this year as gas prices push more buyers away from pure ICE models.Ford stock is suddenly surging, not because of trucks, but because Wall Street is betting on Ford becoming an AI-era energy player. The company's new Ford Energy division plans to repurpose EV batteries into massive storage systems for data centers and utilities.Ford stock jumped 28% in two weeks after launching Ford Energy with a $2 billion investment aimed at powering AI data centers and utilities.The business will repurpose excess EV battery capacity into stationary storage systems, putting Ford into competition with Tesla and LG Energy Solutions.Investors are especially bullish on Ford's partnership with Chinese battery giant CATL, with one analyst valuing the new energy arm at up to $10 billion.Ford says it plans to deploy at least 20 gigawatt hours of battery storage annually, including a major supply agreement with energy company EDF starting in 2028.BNP Paribas analyst James Picariello summed up the shift saying: “It's hard to find another comparison on the OEM side of things with the exception of Tesla.”Target is betting that winning over busy families doesn't require flashy AI, it just requires cleaner bathrooms, smarter shopping carts, and fewer parenting headaches. The retailer says those small upgrades could create much bigger long-term customer loyalty.Target is investing $1 billion into customer experience upgrades, including 130+ store remodels focused on family-friendly improvements.New shopping carts feature larger cupholders, deeper child seats, and flat storage surfaces designed to make shopping easier for parents.The retailer says modernized bathrooms are a surprisingly important loyalty driver because “busy families” are now Target's core growth audience.Executives admitted Target lost focus in recent years and are now doubling down on creating “the most delightful experience in retail” for younger families.Gartner analyst Halle Stern said the smaller upgrades matter more than flashy tech: “The minor changes are making this huge difference.”Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast  as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

We’re now joined by Rashard Davids, Chairperson of the Civic Association of Rondebosch East, to get a sense of community sentiment and what residents are hoping for — or worried about — as this process unfolds. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're anything like Building Local Power's host, Danny Caine, you've seen your electric bill creep up and are wondering: are data centers to blame for this? Danny sets out to answer this and other burning questions about the murky way in which Big Tech's data center arms race, public utilities, and electric bills intersect. Bringing his unanswered questions to energy experts, his neighbors, and his trusty dad, Danny aims to discover exactly how utilities make money from data center development, and if there's any hope for our electric bills. Guest voices + context:  Kevin Caine: Dad of Building Local Power host, Danny Caine, and resident of Cleveland, OhioJohn Farrell: Co-director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and director of the Energy Democracy InitiativeCathy Kunkel: Energy consultant at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)  Elena Schlossberg: Executive director of the Coalition to Protect Prince William CountyAndrew Chow: TIME technology correspondent who has extensively covered AI and data centers at the intersection of race over the past few years. Resources: Data Center Watch BriefingOhio's electric bills are high — and so are utility CEO salaries The Policies Communities Need to Confront the AI Data Center Race North Star Data Center Policy Toolkit: State and Local Policy Interventions to Stop Rampant AI Data Center Expansion - AI Now InstituteThe People Say No: Resisting Data Centers in the South - MediaJusticeProposed Prince William data center prompts protest letter to Jeff Bezos - The Washington PostOutcry grows over proposed Prince William data center - The Washington Post    

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Constitution remains the most consequential document in American life — and more people are reading it than ever. But pick up almost any commercial edition and you'll find the same thing: small type, no imagery, nothing that invites you in. Jessie McGuire noticed this too. Find bonus content and more on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/jessie-mcguire Every copy her studio ordered looked identical — dense, utilitarian, forgettable. So they redesigned it. They printed thousands of copies, donated them to New York City schools, and invited designers like Milton Glaser and Seymour Chwast to create posters for each amendment in the Bill of Rights. That project became a turning point — not just for the studio, but for how they think about what design is actually for. Jessie is Managing Partner of Thought Matter, the independent design and creative studio that just won the 2026 National Design Award for Communication Design from the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum — the field's highest national honor. It's an award that recognizes not a single project but a decade of practice, and Thought Matter's practice has been built around a bold idea: that imagination is a radical act. A Salvadoran-American designer, New Yorker, and mother of two, Jessie brings a perspective shaped by navigating spaces that weren't always designed for her. She teaches entrepreneurship at Pratt, mentors emerging designers, and leads a studio that works with cultural institutions, nonprofits, and commercial brands — all grounded in the belief that design is civic infrastructure, a tool for helping people see themselves as participants in shaping the world around them. In this episode, Jessie talks about the origin of the Constitution project, what it means to fund the work you actually want to talk about, why she thinks scale and speed aren't serving us, and why sitting down to make something with your hands — like the beaded bracelets she makes with her kids — still matters. Bio Jessie McGuire is Managing Partner of Thought Matter, the independent design studio that won the 2026 National Design Award for Communication Design from Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum — the field's highest national honor. She leads the studio's strategy and long-term vision, working with cultural institutions, nonprofits, and commercial brands on work grounded in the belief that design shapes what people believe. A Salvadoran-American designer and mother, Jessie is committed to expanding who gets to lead in the design industry. She teaches entrepreneurship at Pratt Institute, lectures on design as civic infrastructure, and mentors emerging designers. Before Thought Matter, she worked in-house at Kimberly-Clark and led projects for multinational brands. She holds a BFA from Pratt Institute and an MPS in Branding from the School of Visual Arts. *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This ad-supported episode is available to everyone. If you'd like to hear it ad-free, upgrade to our premium subscription, where you'll get an additional 2 ad-free episodes per month (4 total). Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books. New premium subscriber benefit: we've launched a private Slack workspace…join now to connect with designers, product leaders & creative practitioners in our community. And get a behind-the-scenes pass to every episode with The Roundup, where each week we bring you insights and actionable tactics from recent episodes. You'll also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. And subscribers at the annual level now get access to the Design Better Toolkit, which gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. Upgrade to paid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Essential-and foundational-to our democracy is the promise of a free and fair press. Civic life thrives when the relationship between media and government remains strong, transparent, and accountable. This is especially true at the local level, where access to trusted journalism directly shapes meaningful community engagement.rnrnIn Cleveland, the City is working to modernize operations and reassert its legacy in industry, growth, and innovation. Lakefront and downtown development have dominated recent headlines, alongside major initiatives focused on public safety and neighborhood stabilization.rnrnJoin the City Club, in partnership with The Press Club of Cleveland, for a timely conversation with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and WKYC's Russ Mitchell on the role of journalism in civic life-and what we can learn from the City's efforts to build what has been called "The Cleveland Era."

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Joshua Rohde, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music that will be presented on Sunday, May 31st, at Temple Beth El in Providence at 3 PM. For more information, you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org

Forza Horizon 6 dropped in Japan and we both went deep — Raz put in 27 hours, Jake is still learning. This week we break down everything: who this game is actually for, whether you need to be a car guy to enjoy it, and whether the critics are right about the Metacritic 92. We go hard on the manual vs. automatic debate (Jake is on manual with clutch, Raz is on automatic — and Jake has opinions about that). We talk tuning depth vs. accessibility, the "same loop new map" criticism, and why Japan is a better setting than you might expect. Then it gets personal: Jake refuses to drive Japanese rice burners in-game, breaks down exactly why a stock '69 Mustang beats a $300,000 Civic, and the Honda CRX takes a beating. Raz reveals his dream car is a 2010 Scion TC. It goes how you'd expect. We also cover: the Halo Warthog hidden in your garage, online racing first impressions, fast traveling in a driving game (yes, Raz is doing it), and whether Forza Horizon 6 belongs in the Game of the Year conversation. Jake thinks racing games should never win GOTY. Raz is slowly converting to manual. Neither of them know what camber is. 0:00 Intro – Fly Digi Racing Mode & Episode 588 3:49 Raz's Racing Game Resume (Gran Turismo 4 to 27 Hours of FH6) 5:40 Who Is Forza Horizon 6 Actually For? 19:59 Manual vs Automatic – Jake Makes His Case 23:10 Tuning Depth: Gear Ratios, Camber & Casual Accessibility 32:36 "I'm Not Becoming a Tradesman" – The Tuning Menu Rant 41:20 JDM vs Muscle Cars – Jake's Strong Opinions on Car Aesthetics 42:48 The Honda CRX Situation (And Why It's a Piece of S***) 1:03:57 Online Racing First Impressions 1:05:34 Raz's Dream Car Is a 2010 Scion TC (It's Not in the Game) 1:12:06 The Halo Warthog & Polaris Razor – Xbox Easter Eggs 1:15:57 Metacritic 92: Best Reviewed Game of 2026? 1:18:29 "Same Loop New Map" Criticism – Is It Valid? 1:21:57 AWD vs 4WD – Neither of Us Know Cars 1:33:49 Should Forza Horizon 6 Win Game of the Year? 1:38:31 Raz Is Fast Traveling in a Driving Game (On the Record) 1:41:56 Who Should Play This Game (And Who Shouldn't) 1:45:37 Outro – Patreon Plug & Next Week _Note: timestamps may be slightly misaligned on podcast apps (but not on YouTube) due to dynamic ads._ The podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts, and ad-free & early access versions - as well as bonus episodes - are available to all of our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thedropshot) supporters. We stream the podcast live on our YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/thedropshotpodcast) every Saturday morning at ~9 o'clock Pacific Time. We typically start the stream 30 minutes early to answer viewer questions, banter, and chat. Links for everything are below. Thanks for checking us out!

O por qué los botones físicos son el verdadero lujo. ¿Alguna vez has intentado bajar dos grados el aire acondicionado mientras conduces y has sentido que estabas jugando a una lotería peligrosa entre submenús? No estás solo. En el vídeo de hoy vamos a denunciar una tendencia que ha invadido la industria del automóvil como un virus: la proliferación abusiva de las pantallas táctiles. Nos han vendido que el minimalismo digital es el futuro, pero la realidad es que estamos ante una de las mayores operaciones de ahorro de costes camuflada de vanguardia tecnológica. La ingeniería del ahorro Fabricar un salpicadero "de los de antes" es caro. Se necesita diseño físico, mecanismos para el tacto (háptica), cableado específico para cada interruptor y soportes que aguanten décadas sin crujir. ¿Qué es lo barato? Un solo panel de cristal líquido conectado por un cable de datos a una centralita. A partir de ahí, todo es software. Si el fabricante quiere añadir una función, no diseña un botón; escribe tres líneas de código. Hablemos de números reales. Un interior con botones físicos de calidad puede costar entre 300 y 500 euros más por vehículo que uno que lo fía todo a una pantalla central. Para una marca que fabrica cientos de miles de coches al año, el ahorro es millonario. El problema es que, en el concesionario, esa pantalla te la venden como un extra de lujo bajo nombres rimbombantes. Es el negocio perfecto: ahorran en fábrica y te lo cobran a precio de oro. El peligro de la distracción Aquí la estafa deja de ser económica para ser peligrosa. La memoria muscular permite manejar un coche sin apartar la vista del asfalto. En una pantalla plana no hay tacto; tienes que mirar obligatoriamente. Estudios recientes confirman que el tiempo de distracción para tareas básicas se ha triplicado en coches sin mandos físicos. Es una ironía que nos llenen el coche de asistentes de conducción mientras nos obligan a perder la vista de la carretera para desempañar el parabrisas. Obsolescencia y "caducidad digital" Un botón mecánico de hace 40 años sigue funcionando hoy. ¿Qué pasará con estas pantallas gigantes dentro de 15 años tras soportar veranos a 50 grados? Ya estamos viendo sistemas que se cuelgan, píxeles muertos y software que deja de ser compatible. Si falla la pantalla en un coche moderno, te quedas sin radio, sin GPS y, a menudo, sin climatización. El coche se vuelve inútil por el fallo de una tablet de dudosa calidad. Héroes y Villanos No todos lo están haciendo igual de mal. Mientras marcas como Tesla eliminan incluso la palanca de intermitentes para poner botones táctiles en el volante (una pesadilla en rotondas), o Volkswagen cometía el error de lanzar superficies táctiles sin iluminar, hay "galos" que resisten al invasor. Mazda, por ejemplo, sigue apostando por ruletas físicas y pantallas que no distraen. Honda ha rectificado devolviendo al Civic unos mandos con un tacto mecánico excelente. Incluso Euro NCAP ha tomado cartas en el asunto: a partir de 2026, los coches que no tengan botones físicos para funciones críticas perderán puntos en sus test de seguridad. El retorno de la cordura Las pantallas tienen reflejos, se llenan de huellas y emiten una luz azul que fatiga la vista de noche. Un salpicadero de cristal negro carece de alma; es un televisor con ruedas. Afortunadamente, la presión de los usuarios y de los organismos de seguridad está obligando a muchas marcas a dar marcha atrás. La buena ingeniería es la que se piensa para el ser humano, no para el departamento de marketing o de contabilidad. Menos pantallas y más ergonomía real. ¡Ojos en la carretera!

The Alliance for Civics in the Academy hosts "Can Civic Education be Liberal?" with Melinda Zook, Joseph Knippenberg, Benjamin Storey, and Dan Edelstein on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 9:00–10:00 a.m. PT. Civic education and liberal education are often treated as complementary, but their aims can diverge in important ways. This webinar explores how efforts to prepare students for democratic citizenship intersect with, and at times strain against, the broader aims of liberal education, including open inquiry, intellectual autonomy, and critical skepticism. Panelists will consider how institutions can navigate these tensions while advancing a coherent vision of civic learning in higher education.

Hour 3 for 5/19/26 Drew and Dr. Susan Hanssen discuss the post-WWIII Civil Rights Movement (1:00). Then, CatholicVote CEO Kelsey Reinhart discusses her recent commencement address (28:59), Catholics in Civic live, and engagement in the political process (43:45). Link: https://lp.catholicvote.org/America250

In this episode of Civic Warriors, we sit down with Steve Rosenbaum, Executive Director of the Sustainable Media Center (SMC), to explore how the organization is empowering Gen Z to take an active role in shaping today's digital world. SMC serves as a catalyst for change by partnering with young people and giving them agency over the platforms and technologies they navigate every day—from social media to generative AI. Steve shares the journey that led him to found SMC, the mission and passion driving its work, and the evolving landscape of social media regulation. He also dives into SMC's programs and how they've adapted over time, introduces his new book How AI Reshapes Reality, and reflects on Gen Z's unique relationship with digital platforms in an increasingly AI-powered world. Support the show

Pastor digs deeper into "Who was Theophilus?" He is mentioned 2 times in the New Testament: Luke 1:3-4 "With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught." Theophilus evidently had come to know Jesus. "Most excellent" possibly denotes a position of significance or of high authority. Acts 1:1 "In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach…"   Theophilus means:  Lover of God Friend of God Loved God Theophilus was a common name.   Some Suggested Identities given for Theophilus Ageneric name for every believer - but this is not an accepted idea Unknown high ranking Roman  Civic leader in Antioch Paul's defense attorney  Jewish High Priest (37-41 A.D,) This suggestion has been gaining popularity over the past few years. It is possible that perhaps Theophilus was an individual who was part of the ruling elite as a high priest and that he became so dissatisfied by what he was seeing and so overwhelmed by what he was seeing in Jesus that he actually became a follower of Jesus and thus removed from high office as a result. There is no proof of this, but what a story if this is true, that one of the people instrumental in Jesus' crucifixion, actually saw the Light and came to faith.   God changes hearts! God does the impossible! God turns lives around through faith in the risen Savior.     Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer  FREE.   View live or on demand: https://www.awakeusnow.com/tuesday-bible-class   For more check out the series, "God Acts!" https://www.awakeusnow.com/god-acts-then-now   Or watch from our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeUsNow/streams   Join us Sundays  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service   Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.

May 17, 2026Trump administration organizes a taxpayer funded evangelical worship event in Washington DC, Administration seeks to use the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to promote its ideology, Trump loyalists have taken over planning for the nation's birthday celebration from Congress, Trump's Freedom 250 project showcases Trump more than the nation's history, In a false reading of history, speakers at the event assured the crowd that the US was founded as a Christian nation, The founders were clear that government should be separate from religion, MAGA politics requires obedience rather than self-government, But questioning and debating is essential for advancing the nation's core political values, A belief in the principles of democracy, and a commitment to America's civic identity unifies the nation and is the story of America. Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

Some residents of the Boxtown neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee, didn't know Elon Musk was building a huge data center nearby until they saw city and Chamber of Commerce officials hyping the deal. A historic Black neighborhood founded by freedmen after the Civil War, Boxtown is one recent example of an old pattern: corporations siting polluting, noisy facilities in Black or poor neighborhoods, which the corporations see as less likely to mount a resistance to their plans. We chronicle this history, finding useful context in the decades-long fight against trash incinerators. We also learn what Memphis is doing to fight back, from citizen journalism to liberation science. Guest voices + context:  Dr. Sacoby Wilson: Director of The Health, Environmental, and Economic Justice Lab, and Professor in Global, Environmental and Occupational Health. Focuses on environmental health science, including water quality analysis and air pollution studies, and works closely with community-based organizations, such as those in Memphis. Collaborated with Representative Justin Pearson on work to advocate for Black Communities in the fight against data centers and environmental racism. Andrew Chow: TIME technology correspondent who has extensively covered AI and data centers at the intersection of race over the past few years. Jennifer Kunze: Maryland Organizing Director at Clean Water Action, who took Danny on a tour of the Baltimore Incinerator. Brenda Platt: Director of ILSR's Composting for Community Initiative Amber Sherman: Local policy organizer in Memphis Learn More: Data Center Watch BriefingInside Memphis' Battle Against Elon Musk's xAI Data Center -Andrew Chow, TimeHow the AI Boom Sparked a Housing Crisis in One Texas City -Andrew Chow, TimeFrom Neighborhood Streets to City Hall with Zac Blanchard - Building Local PowerMemphis Community Against Pollution We Went to the Town Elon Musk Is Poisoning - More Perfect Union

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Stand Up for Your Country.  Bill reveals his conversation with Chinese officials. Talking Points Memo: As Trump heads to China, Bill lays out the president's agenda. Since October, the Treasury's interest payments have averaged just under $3 billion a day. Where is that money going? A new poll finds that 2/3 Americans say Trump has not clearly explained why the U.S. is at war with Iran. Dr. Fran Walfish, Psy.D., a Beverly Hills psychotherapist, joins the No Spin News to discuss whether avoiding politics makes someone a bad citizen. Who would get your vote in the 2028 Republican primary race? Final Thought: Catch Bill on NewsNation tonight at 8PM ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Evolution of Ukrainian IdentityVolodymyr Zelenskyy, a Russian-speaking Jewish entertainer and businessman, represents a shift toward a civic Ukrainian identity rather than an ethnic one. His 2019 election victory was rooted in a desire for an outsider to fix the failing political system and find a path to peace with Moscow. Because of his background, Zelenskyy initially believed he could negotiate directly with Putin. His presidency highlights that being Ukrainian is now defined by a commitment to the state rather than language or religion, directly contradicting Putin's "one people" myth. Guest: Professor Eugene Finkel. (6/8)1890