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Ever feel like politicians and pundits are using words like socialism, communism, and social democracy as boogeymen without actually explaining what they mean? You aren't alone.In this episode of Carmen Talk, Carmen takes a step back from the political noise to break down complex economic frameworks into simple, everyday terms. Prompted by an uplifting reminder of American hospitality from international World Cup visitors, Carmen dives into the definitions we hear tossed around daily—using simple analogies like a neighborhood bakery and iconic pop culture references like Star Trek: The Next Generation.In this episode, we unpack:The Bakery Breakdown: What communism, socialism, social democracy, and capitalism look like using a simple bakery example.Star Trek & Democratic Socialism: How the world of Captain Picard models an ideal where basic human needs are met and individual achievement isn't driven by money.Social Democracy vs. Democratic Socialism: Why countries like Norway and Denmark thrive under capitalism paired with strong social safety nets.The U.S. Mixed Economy: Why our current system isn't pure capitalism and where our tax dollars actually go.Cutting Through the Division: Why understanding these terms helps us stop fighting over misinformation and focus on empathy, compassion, and taking care of each other.Correction Note: During the conversation regarding DSA, the correct organization name is the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.  You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth You can also support AATJ by shopping at our STORE - Or by and buying us a coffee. We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481Editing by Team A-JHost, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance. 

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Air Date: 7/25/2026 Today we look at the idea that America has become a gerontocracy, a country run by the old, and then interrogate the premise a bit. The wealth, the politicians, and the voting electorate really do concentrate at the top of the age ladder, and benefits for the old tend to stay protected while younger people wait their turn. But several of our sources argue age is the wrong name for the problem, that it is really a story about money and who the whole system was built to serve. Full Show Notes Transcript Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! TOP TAKES KP 1: What Is There to Say About Lindsey Graham - Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie - Air Date 7-12-26 KP 2: Where Is Mitch McConnell? - The NPR Politics Podcast - Air Date 7-10-26 KP 3: The Mitch McConnell Mystery Part 1 - Today, Explained - Air Date 7-14-26 KP 4: Why Is Congress Like This Part 1 - Civics 101 - Air Date 6-30-26 KP 5: Mitch, Lindsey and the Gerontocracy Part 1 - What Next - Air Date 7-13-26 KP 6: Gerontocracy with Samuel Moyn Part 1 - This Is Hell! - Air Date 7-1-26 (00:52:22) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR How Congress Got Crippled, A True Crime Story My commentaries on YouTube - Share them! DEEPER DIVES (01:07:37) SECTION A: THE MCCONNELL & GRAHAM MOMENT A1: A Grave Situation In The Senate Part 1 - The Muckrake Political Podcast - Air Date 7-14-26 A2: The Mitch McConnell Mystery Part 2 - Today, Explained - Air Date 7-14-26 A3: A Grave Situation In The Senate Part 2 - The Muckrake Political Podcast - Air Date 7-14-26 A4: The Attractive Anti-Politics of 'Gerontocracy' Discourse Part 1 - Citations Needed - Air Date 9-21-22 (01:49:14) SECTION B: THE GERONTOCRACY CASE B1: Mitch McConnell and Our Very Old Congress Part 1 - What A Day - Air Date 7-9-26 B2: Mitch, Lindsey and the Gerontocracy Part 2 - What Next - Air Date 7-13-26 B3: Mitch McConnell and Our Very Old Congress Part 2 - What A Day - Air Date 7-9-26 B4: The Gerontocracy Problem Samuel Moyn - Future Hindsight - Air Date 6-11-26 B5: Gerontocracy with Samuel Moyn Part 2 - This Is Hell! - Air Date 7-1-26 B6: The Attractive Anti-Politics of 'Gerontocracy' Discourse Part 2 - Citations Needed - Air Date 9-21-22 (02:34:15) SECTION C: HOW CONGRESS ACTUALLY WORKS C1: Melinda N. Ritchie, Backdoor Lawmaking Evading Obstacles in the US Congress (Oxford UP, 2023) Part 1 - New Books in Political Science - Air Date 12-12-23 C2: Why Is Congress Like This Part 2 - Civics 101 - Air Date 6-30-26 C3: Melinda N. Ritchie, Backdoor Lawmaking Evading Obstacles in the US Congress (Oxford UP, 2023) Part 2 - New Books in Political Science - Air Date 12-12-23   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

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AI represents the single greatest disruption to higher education cartels in generations. That's why so many institutions are teaching students that it's evil.Erika Donalds, founder of the Education Freedom Foundation and Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity at America First Policy Institute, joins Jim Iuorio and Bobby Iaccino to break down how AI is upending the university system, where the Trump administration actually stands on dismantling the federal Department of Education, and why civics and literacy have collapsed in K-12 schools.Donalds argues that AI is going to lessen the need for higher education in its current form, run by what she calls "the education cartels," including the university systems, accreditation bodies, and unions that have kept innovation out and ballooned costs for decadesTimestamp 01:20 – Erika's Italian heritage and family background02:19 – Erika's recent Washington Examiner article03:13 – What should university presidents do about AI?04:24 – Is elite schools' AI rigidity just hubris?05:34 – Separating AI cheating from AI learning06:34 – How assignments can show the AI process, not just the answer08:24 – The "education cartels" quote: AI's disruption of higher ed09:45 – AI will reduce the need for higher ed in its current form11:42 – Elite universities in the crosshairs: is networking still worth it?13:59 – Civics education collapse and the viral "Botswana" story15:30 – How civics got pushed aside for reading and math testing17:13 – The World Cup and America 250: a national pride boost18:48 – Gramsci and academia as an ideological battleground19:49 – Progress dismantling the Department of Education20:26 – McMahon's interagency agreements: student loans to Treasury22:48 – Congress files 10 bills to finish the job24:08 – Keri Ingraham's 10% funding stat, confirmed24:21 – The bureaucracy tax: 37-40 cents lost per dollar26:39 – Minimum wage laws are killing teen employment30:42 – Vocabulary and literacy collapse: "halted in sixth grade"31:33 – Only a third of college freshmen have read a full book33:52 – Student loan reforms in the "big beautiful bill"35:34 – Will there be AI-focused trade schools?37:32 – Interpersonal skills are becoming more valuable than ever39:41 – Is college more about indoctrination than skill-building?44:03 – Florida's personalized success plans: four pathways from 6th grade49:41 – Where to find Erika Donalds and the Education Freedom

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When Alex Campbell set out to teach sociology through true crime, he wasn't trying to catch a murderer. He was trying to make the stakes real. Nine years later, his high school students in Appalachia have restored names to victims of the "redheaded murders," helped families, and become the subject of a limited series with a perfect critic score. But as Alex tells it, the thing that mattered most was never on the syllabus: how much his students came to care. In this conversation, Alex and Tricia dig into what it actually takes to hand young people a real problem — and why that's the whole point. In this episode: Why sociology and murder aren't apples and oranges — and how high stakes bring out the best in students The surprise Alex didn't plan for: students connecting with victims who died decades before they were born Schools as "the institution best at separating people" — and how project-based learning breaks down the walls His three-part test for a real project: passion-driven, community-focused, interdisciplinary Practical, permission-giving advice for teachers who find this exciting and scary — start small, start with a partner, use the resources that already exist "You don't work for me": how buy-in reframes classroom management and reaches the students who've stopped believing in school's promises Civics you can feel — freedom-of-information requests, and why John Benet Ramsey has a thousand websites and Lori Pennell had almost none The creative gamble behind the series: victim-forward, not offender-forward, and a true-crime story that doesn't end tied up in a bow Portraying Appalachia and teenagers with authenticity instead of stereotype Using the series for professional development — what to watch for, and why it might matter more than you'd expect Building a house, powerlifting, and teaching yourself: Alex on learning as a lifelong series of real problems to solve   Watch: Murder 101 is streaming now.

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We'll be discussing what the new USCIS naturalization test changes mean for citizenship applicants. With the complexities of this process, be sure to stick around until the end to get a bonus tip that could give you a unique edge in the speaking portion. With these new changes, many applicants feel overwhelmed by the unfamiliar photo description format and experience anxiety when forced to describe images on the spot using English vocabulary they may not use daily. I understand how difficult this can be, so today we're going to break down exactly how to prepare effectively. 

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This episode is being recorded just a couple of days before the 4th of July, and as so many are calling it, America's 250th birthday. And we here at Civics 101 have spent a lot of this year trying to understand when and how America, as we know it was really born. What is our origin story? Why are we like this? And why don't we talk about the empire that was here before the United States? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Disney's attempt at a patriotic “Soarin' Across America” is being ruined by made-up drama. Online crybabies are trying to turn it into a “political controversy” that doesn't exist. In this episode we expose the manufactured outrage and discuss the ride's shortcomings in a mature and measured manner. 41 Minutes.

As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Proclaiming Liberty by Timothy Sandefur revisits the revolutionary year of 1776 through the minds of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two men whose words and ideas gave birth to modern liberty. Sandefur’s engaging narrative brings to life the “American mind” as those extraordinary Founders sought to express it—their arguments, ideals, and enduring beliefs in natural rights and self-government.Sweeping from the English Civil War and the writings of Locke and Montesquieu to the colonial battles over the Stamp and Townshend Acts and the battlefields of Massachusetts and Virginia, Sandefur’s narrative shows how the Declaration distilled centuries of debate about freedom, law, and human nature into one of history’s most enduring statements on justice. Blending biography, political thought, and legal history—from Sir Edward Coke and Edmund Burke to Tacitus and Frederick Douglass—Proclaiming Liberty traces the Declaration’s legacy through the abolitionist movement, the Civil War, and the modern age, documenting how its principles have continued to challenge tyranny, refute relativism, and inspire movements for justice.Join us for this discussion between Prof. Lee Strang and Timothy Sandefur as they reflect on the Declaration's intellectual pedigree and enduring relevance for all who love freedom.Featuring:Timothy Sandefur, Vice President for Legal Affairs, Goldwater InstituteProf. Lee J. Strang, Executive Director, Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society, The Ohio State University

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states are allowed to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, provided they are postmarked on or before Election Day. In Watson v. Republican National Committee, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett authored the majority opinion in a 5-4 ruling that allows states to count late-arriving mail-in ballots as long as they are postmarked by Election Day.

On today's show, The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, ruling 6–3 that the policy is unconstitutional. Handed down on June 30, 2026, the landmark decision in Trump v. Barbara (alternatively cited as Trump v. CASA) firmly establishes that the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees automatic citizenship to nearly all children born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents' immigration status. Is the WNBA uncomfortable with Caitlin Clark because she gets so much attention, brings in new fans, and doesn't fit the image some people want for the league? The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states are allowed to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, provided they are postmarked on or before Election Day. In Watson v. Republican National Committee, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett authored the majority opinion in a 5-4 ruling that allows states to count late-arriving mail-in ballots as long as they are postmarked by Election Day. Debbie Bresler of the Crescent City Countdown Club joins the show to talk about Go 4TH on the River, New Orleans' world-class 4th of July celebration marking America's 250th birthday.

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Practice 100-Question Civics Tests in ORDERPractice 100-Question Civics Tests in RANDOM10 Tests with 10 Voices at Try 10 Special Civics TestsPractice Civics Tests by GROUPPractice English Tests: Reading & WritingPractice Form N-400 at Mock U.S. Citizenship InterviewPracticing Little by Little Makes You PerfectCan You Pass 6 NEW 20-Question Civics Tests?Practice 20 Questions for 65 or More Older ApplicantsPractice 128-Question Civics Tests in ORDERPractice 128-Question Civics Tests in RANDOMPractice 128-Question Civics Tests by GROUP#uscitizenshiptest #uscitizenshipinterview #uscitizenshippodcast #uscitizenshipexam

Practice 100-Question Civics Tests in ORDERPractice 100-Question Civics Tests in RANDOM10 Tests with 10 Voices at Try 10 Special Civics TestsPractice Civics Tests by GROUPPractice English Tests: Reading & WritingPractice Form N-400 at Mock U.S. Citizenship InterviewPracticing Little by Little Makes You PerfectCan You Pass 6 NEW 20-Question Civics Tests?Practice 20 Questions for 65 or More Older ApplicantsPractice 128-Question Civics Tests in ORDERPractice 128-Question Civics Tests in RANDOMPractice 128-Question Civics Tests by GROUP#uscitizenshiptest #uscitizenshipinterview #uscitizenshippodcast #uscitizenshipexam

In this episode of Community Closeup, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower dives into the highlights of the 2026 National Civics Bee. On April 15th, the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce hosted the prestigious regional competition at the Ford Presidential Museum, bringing together 20 talented middle school finalists from across the area to showcase their civic knowledge.We are joined by Andy Johnston, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives with the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, along with two inspiring regional contestants from Riley Street Middle School in Hudsonville: Hadley Baer and Siddhi Pandey. We spoke with both Hadley and Siddhi about their experience competing on the big stage, what it takes to prepare for a civics bee, and how this unique initiative is building essential skills for the next generation of leadership.Inside the Competition: A recap of the April 15th regional event at the Ford Presidential Museum and what the competition looked like for the 20 local finalists.The Stakes: How top state winners earn prizes of up to $1,000, and how Michigan's first-place winner advances to the National Championship in Washington, D.C., this fall to compete for a $100,000 contribution to a 529 college savings plan.The Mission: Why the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation launched this annual, nonpartisan competition to increase civic literacy, skills, and community disposition among young Americans.Learn more about local business advocacy and initiatives: Grand Rapids ChamberLearn more about the competition: National Civics Bee / U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationWYCE's Community Closeup is a weekly public affairs program produced in partnership with the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, bringing you diverse perspectives from community leaders throughout West Michigan.

In this special America 250 episode, Sal quizzes Sara & Nicole with questions from the US Citizenship Civics test! Explore the path to naturalization, eligibility requirements, and the naturalization process before diving into trivia covering the Constitution, separation of powers, the Great Compromise, the Electoral College, key amendments, historical figures like Benjamin Franklin and Sojourner Truth, major events from the Civil War to the Persian Gulf War, and more. Are you becoming a citizen? Did you know the library offers citizenship classes? Contact us to find out about our next sessions. Did you pass the test? Let us know in the comments!

In this archived conversation, Michael Smerconish sits down with renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and bestselling author Dr. Ben Carson to discuss his 2014 book "One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America's Future". Carson reflects on his upbringing in Detroit, the influence of his mother, the power of education and reading, and his views on the American Dream. The discussion also explores government, fiscal policy, political polarization, higher education, and the major headlines of the day—including the Bowe Bergdahl prisoner exchange. A candid look at the ideas that helped make One Nation a national bestseller. Original air date 4 June 2014. The book was published on 20 May 2014. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Today on The Anchored Podcast, Soren speaks with James Shuls, Head of the Education Liberty Branch of the Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University. Dr. Shuls shares his journey from disengaged public school student in Missouri to a leading education policy expert. He discusses the history of school choice, its relationship to the civil rights movement, and the innovative work taking place at Florida State University to promote classical and civic education.References:Fighting for the Freedom to Learn: Examining America's Centuries-Old School Choice Movement by James Shuls and Neil P. McCluskeyEducation Myths by Jay P. Green“The Role of Government in Education” by Milton FriedmanSchool Choice Myths: Setting the Record Straight on Education Freedom by Neil P. McCloskey and Cory A. DeAngelisFreedom of Choice in Education by Virgil C. Blum, S.J.The Phoenix Principles: Toward a Rebirth of American Education by Jason Bedrick and James Shuls

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Under the Trump Administration, the federal government is pushing for a renewal of civics education. Education Secretary Linda McMahon commended the student participants. “To all of the students showing off their knowledge of our amazing nation and leaving their mark celebrating our Semiquincentennial, you've earned a big round of...