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What does it mean to live as a citizen of God's kingdom in our world today? In this episode, Pastor Melissa explores Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes, and considers what they reveal about God's kingdom, marginalized people, community, and how we live out our faith in the world around us. Go deeper on our free app: https://www.livetherhythm.app/ Looking for a small group? View a full listing at https://www.st.lukes.org/lifetogether/

Daniel “Dazza” Greenwood is the founder of CIVICS.com, a boutique provider of professional consultancy services for legal technologies, automated transactions, privacy and data management, and technology strategy. Dazza is also a researcher at MIT Media Lab and Lecturer at MIT Connection Science where he has been advancing the field of computational law and generative AI for law as Executive Director of law.MIT.edu.Our guest serves as lead on the Data Rights Protocol initiative through Consumer Reports Digital Lab. This protocol provides a common open specification for enabling consumers and companies to process the exercise of individual data rights as a consumer-connected digital service.Dazza Greenwood consults to Fortune 100 companies, architecting and building integrated business, legal and technology cross-boundary networks at industry scale. As an attorney, he served as both in-house and special counsel for technology law, representing corporations and governments. He has also testified before the US House, US Senate and other legislatures on electronic transactions law and consults extensively to the public sector.References:* Dazza Greenwood on LinkedIn* Dazza Greenwood's Substack* CIVICS.com* Data Rights Protocol: Standardizing consumers' data rights requests (Consumer Reports)* Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (1999)* Authority Boundaries for AI (Dazza Greenwood, May 2026)* LQAI from LegalQuants on Github (open source platform for law firms)* Thirteen Words Shape Legal AI (Dazza Greenwood, September 2026)* MIT Computational Law Report - Now part of Stanford Law School* HOPE Lab, Hands-On Projects and Experimentation: Learn to work with agents across multiple stages, with clear goals, boundaries, and evidence of what worked.* Interlateral (“Bring your own agent”), run by Dazza Greenwood: A space where people and their AI agents meet, coordinate, and build together over the web.* Jamie Smith: AI Agents, digital identity, wallets and personal data (Masters of Privacy, December 2024). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mastersofprivacy.com/subscribe

Civics is not a spectator sport—it is the operating system of democracy.In a timely Big Tent USA conversation held on September 17, moderator John Avlon joined iCivics CEO Louise Dubé and Citizen University CEO Eric Liu to make the case for rebuilding civic learning as a source of democratic resilience. They defined civics as more than memorizing branches of government: it combines knowledge, practical skills, and the confidence to exercise civic power. The panelists urged educators to connect lessons to real-world problems, local decision-making, civil dialogue, and hands-on experiences—from interactive games to student-led community projects. They also emphasized supporting teachers amid political pressure, teaching history and civics together, and helping young people understand both their rights and responsibilities. On AI, they argued for human-centered learning, with technology serving as a carefully governed supplement—not a substitute for relationships and judgment.The call to action was clear: learn the system, engage locally, and put civic power to work.Learn more about iCivics: https://ed.icivics.org/Learn more about Citizen University: https://citizenuniversity.us/Check out John Avlon's Substack: https://johnavlon.substack.comABOUT THE SPEAKERS:John Avlon is an award-winning journalist, author, news anchor, and media executive. A former CNN senior political analyst and anchor, editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast, and the 2024 Democratic congressional nominee in New York's First District, he hosted “How to Fix It” on The Bulwark and serves as Chairman of Citizens Union. Avlon has authored six books, including “Lincoln and the Fight for Peace” and “Washington's Farewell“. A Yale University and Columbia Business School graduate, he advocates for building a vital center in American politics.Louise Dubé serves as CEO of iCivics, the nation's largest provider of civic learning, which champions and re-imagines history and civic education. Previously, she served as Managing Director of Digital Learning at WGBH, where she helped launch PBS LearningMedia, a platform reaching 1.5 million educators. Before WGBH, Louise built a successful career in K-12 educational technology. She has received numerous awards, including the 2017 People's Voice Award, the 2018 Civvys Civic Collaboration National Award, and recognition as a 2019 Donaldson Fellow by Yale SOM. Louise began her career as an attorney in Montreal and holds a law degree from McGill University and an MBA from Yale University.Eric Liu is the co-founder and CEO of Citizen University. He is the author of numerous acclaimed books, including most recently “Become America: Civic Sermons on Love, Responsibility, and Democracy” — a New York Times New & Notable Book — and “Live Like a Citizen: 8 Ways to Change Your Mindset and Our Country“, to be published in October 2026. Liu served as a White House speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and as the President's deputy domestic policy adviser. He was later appointed by President Barack Obama to the board of the Corporation for National and Community Service. A graduate of Yale College and Harvard Law School, Liu was elected in 2020 to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and co-chairs its Our Common Purpose commission. He lives in Seattle, where he has served on the boards of the Seattle Public Library and the Washington State Board of Education. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

Gary Blumenthal is the brother of Steve Blumenthal, a senior adult with profound autism, and dementia, now receiving hospice services in his HCBS group home in Lawrence, KS. He is a former high school Civics teacher, former six-term member of the Kansas House of Representatives, and former disability official in the Clinton and Obama administrations, and is currently serving as a Senior Political Advisor for The National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals.Timeline of the conversation: 1: 00 Backstory of Gary and Steve Blumenthal 3:25 Transition from institutional living of "3 hots and a cot" to home and community-based services (HCBS)5:41 Civic engagement and voting6:30 Education and communicating with Legislators.8:50 Be educated and to educate9:32 Paid Family Caregiving12:00 Get out the Vote (GOTV)15:38 Why do States have waiting lists for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)16:33 Funding Priorities and Policies to determine funding of services and advocates making their voice known in an environment of lobbyists and money in politics. 17:00 Advocacy and Activism 18: Call to Action: Get Out The Vote (#GOTV)Please read Gary's recent opinion in the Kansas City Star: 60 years of disability progress helped my brother. I fear we're reversing itRead more at:

Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss two of Trump's major foreign policy flashpoints – Iran and Ukraine — and the Kennedy Center debacle.Sponsor: The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State UniversityThis podcast was edited and produced by Lauren Elizabeth Veldhuizen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A tug of war, a balancing act, two dancers dragging each other across the floor. This is the perpetual ebb and flow of power between the states and the federal government. How can things be legal in a state but illegal nationally? Are states obstinate barricades to federal legislation? Or are they laboratories of democracy? Exclusive Coveron discount: : https://coveron.com/CIVICS or use the code CIVICS at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Civics education in high school is supposed to teach you how government works — and what it means to be a citizen. But, a new survey find most students are afraid to say what they actually think in class. Plus, the company behind a major charter school chain is under criminal investigation.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Dan, and MBD discuss the ongoing American heritage debate sparked by a photo from a UT football game, the call for Canada to become an "associate member" of the European Union, and Hasan Piker's claim that the U.S. is worse than Al-Qaeda. Editor's Picks: Rich: John Puri's piece, “Banning Diesel Exports Would Backfire on Americans” Charlie: Dan McLaughlin's piece, “Our Great American Heritage Belongs to All Americans” Dan: The Editors piece, “The Canada–EU Folly” MBD: Mark Schneider's piece, “Why Is New York Covering Up Test Scores?” Light Items: Rich: Struck by the beauty and excitement of NYC. Charlie: Took a trip to Wisconsin.Dan: Paid tribute to his Uncle James. MBD: Watched Pete Alonso play in a baseball game for the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field.Sponsors: VaerDonors TrustThe Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University This podcast was edited and produced by Lauren Elizabeth Veldhuizen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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0:30 - Midway Blitz 15:32 - Sheeran/Macklemore 31:03 - Israel 55:51 - Markets Specialist for Market Day Report!, Scott “The Cow Guy” Shellady, disagrees with the Fed’s rate hike and says Americans are being punished because Congress can’t stop spending. Check out Scott’s Market Day Report! – 10:30am CT to 1pm CT- and The Cow Guy Close – 1pm CT to 1:30pm CT – both at RFD-TV. 01:10:50 - James Shuls, head of the Education Liberty branch of the Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University, discusses his new book, The Phoenix Principles: Toward a Rebirth of American Education, and the principles he says are needed to reshape American education. Available October 13. 01:44:06 - Eldar Mamedov, member of the Pugwash Conferences on Science & World Affairs and Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute, explains why he believes Iran and the US are moving closer to Round 3 than a peace deal 02:03:08 - Rich Baris, director of Big Data Poll and host of Inside the Numbers with the People’s Pundit, looks at the midterms and shares insights from his new book, Burn It Down: What the Polls Say Young Americans Really Want.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Avery Frank, senior policy analyst at the Show-Me Institute, and James V. Shuls, senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute and head of the Education Liberty Branch of the Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University, about their new report, "Understanding Missouri's Teacher Shortage: Evaluating Missouri's Teacher Pipeline to Inform Future Policy Strategies." They discuss whether Missouri actually faces a statewide teacher shortage crisis, why teacher hiring has grown even as enrollment declines, which subject areas and school districts face real shortages, the case for differential pay, and more. Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

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How do we teach people about the importance of personal freedom? Politicians give stump speeches; think tanks write white papers, but do any of these methods really reach people? Matt Kibbe sits down with Daniel O'Connell, who goes by the stage name Free, to discuss using storytelling, pop culture, and even game shows to promote libertarian ideas. Free is the host of "Are You Smarter Than a Politician?" This game pushes guests to think about civics, ethics, and political science in a way that is all too uncommon among the political class or in schools and universities.

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The Alliance for Civics in the Academy held "What's New in Civics for 2026? " with Jenna Silber Storey, William Howell, and Roosevelt Montas on September 10, 2026, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. PT. To inaugurate the second season of Civics in the Academy, we explore some of the new civics-related programs emerging across American institutions of higher education. ACA Executive Committee member Jenna Storey talks with Roosevelt Montas (Chang Chavkin Center on Liberal Education and Civic Life, Bard College) and William Howell (School of Government and Policy, Johns Hopkins University) about their respective endeavors and assesses with them the broader movement to strengthen civic education in higher education.

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September 14, 2026: I look at Dario Amodei's essay arguing that frontier AI needs to slow down and why competitors publicly agreeing with him raises bigger questions about safety, regulation, IPO timing, and regulatory capture. Then I get into reports of more Oracle layoffs and why this may be less about AI replacing people and more about companies funding massive AI infrastructure. Finally, I unpack why civic education is becoming a workforce readiness issue, especially when so many leaders say entry-level hires are not prepared for work.  

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Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, MBD, and Noah discuss Trump's newly promised 5k payout, the Republican Midterm Convention, and AI doomerism. Editor's Picks: Rich: Dan Foster's piece, “Forever Wars Are Good, Actually” Charlie: Dan Foster's 9/11 piece, “'Sign Me Up'” MBD: All of Abigail Anthony's recent workNoah: Kathryn Jean Lopez's piece, “Let's Never Get Over a Mother Viciously Killing Her Children” Light Items: Rich: Found a new appreciation for the beauty of the Chrysler Building. Charlie: NFL season has begun!MBD: The 30th anniversary edition of one of his favorite albums, Ben Folds Five's debut album, was released. Noah: Going to the Wu-Tang Clan hip-hop concert with his neighbors.Sponsors: The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State UniversityVaerHow the World Works Podcast from CEIThis podcast was edited and produced by Lauren Elizabeth Veldhuizen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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After a brief hiatus, Andy and Rich return to The McCarthy Report to reflect on the events of September 11th and analyze the successes and failures of America's fight against terror over the past 25 years. Sponsors: The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State UniversityThis podcast was edited and produced by Lauren Elizabeth Veldhuizen. This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In which we take an historical look at the interplay between marriage and democracy, and Hannah and Nick reveal a Civics 101 secret years in the making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a year since Ohio's Senate Bill 1 became law to crack down on what conservatives view as liberal bias at the state's public universities.

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Young people don't need to be told to care about democracy—they need meaningful opportunities to shape it.In this August 20 conversation, Laura W. Brill, founder and CEO of The Civics Center, and Ben Sheehan, executive producer and host of Civics Made Easy, discussed how student-led voter registration drives can close youth registration gaps and build lifelong civic habits. Brill highlighted the power of trusted messengers—including friends, family, teachers, coaches, and community leaders—and emphasized creating a sense of belonging and giving students ownership of the process. The Civics Center is on track to support 600 voter registration drives this midterm cycle, building on a seven-percentage-point increase in 18-year-old registration over four years. The discussion also covered working with schools and districts, new classroom resources, and ways adults can help students get involved.The path to stronger youth participation starts with putting young people in the driver's seat—and giving them the tools to lead.Check out the Civics Center website here:https://www.thecivicscenter.org/Explore The Civics Center Portal here:https://bigtentusa.org/act-now/#reach-votersCheck out Ben's Substack:https://bensheehan.substack.com/subscribeLearn about Ben's PBS series:https://www.pbs.org/show/civics-made-easy/Learn more about Ben's book “What Does the Constitution Actually Say?”:https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ben-sheehan/what-does-the-constitution-actually-say/9780762489053/ ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:Laura W. Brill is an attorney, former law clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and a mother of two young adults. An award-winning advocate with more than two decades of experience working on complex legal issues and advocating for equal voting rights, she launched The Civics Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit, to stop youth voter suppression and tackle the decades-old problem of low youth turnout. Her most recent article is “Getting Youth Engaged in Democracy,” Stanford Social Innovation Review, Winter 2026.Ben Sheehan is the creator and host of Civics Made Easy, a new PBS show that explains the fundamentals of American government. He is also the bestselling author of “What Does the Constitution Actually Say?“, an entertaining guide that has been praised by legal scholars, historians, and politicians across the aisle. As a commentator Ben has appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher, Good Morning America, CBS News, PBS Newshour, Amanpour & Co, and more. He also writes the bestselling Substack, Politics Made Easy, and has an active social media presence with more than 250,000 engaged followers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

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Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Jim discuss the Supreme Court's decision about Trump's ballroom, the Venezuela oil deal, and why the DSA organizers are so rich. Editor's Picks: Rich: Noah's piece about court packing called, “The Democratic Center Is Now as Radical as Its Left” Charlie: Sarah Schutte's most recent magazine piece, “Best Western: A Road Trip from Ohio to the Pacific” Noah: Jeff Blehar's piece, “Everyone is Edging Away from Ken Paxton” Jim: Charles Hilu's piece, “Vivek Ramaswamy Doesn't Pretend to Be a Populist” Light Items: Rich: Got print newspaper nostalgia. Charlie: Visited New York and cheered on the Yankees. Noah: His kids' intense sporting season starts soon (wish him luck!). Jim: Went rowing on a lake. Sponsors:VaerFast Growing TreesThe Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University This podcast was edited and produced by Lauren Veldhuizen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At college, young people have the opportunity to get to know peers from different ethnic, social, and political backgrounds. As a result, they meet students who see the world in completely different ways. So what should happen when students encounter ideas, histories, or each other in ways that make them deeply uncomfortable? Avoiding those conversations may reduce conflict in the short term. Simply encouraging students to “speak freely” isn't enough either. Without trust and skill, difficult conversations can reinforce divisions instead of bridging them. Professors and other educators can provide guidance drawing from a wide array of sources and points of view. But how can educators teach healthy constructive ways to engage with new ideas and different perspectives, especially in an age of polarization? Universities have become one of the places where America's conflicts over race, history, identity, and free expression play out most intensely. In the 2010s many scholars adopted a more critical view of American history and how it shaped our present. But the past few years have seen a roll-back of racial studies programs and diversity initiatives. Universities around the country have opened civics education centers, in some cases as a way of restoring a more traditional take on history. Our two guests this episode are professors who teach divisive topics including race in America and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. They've each found ways to engage students and create classroom cultures based on curiosity and respect. And they're leading the way for other educators. Stephanie Shonekan is Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Maryland. While chair of the Black Studies Department at the University of Missouri, Stephanie created and ran several programs geared towards inclusion and diversity. She's also an ethnomusicologist, and uses music to address difficult topics in class. She's the co-author of the book Race and the American Story. John Rose is a professor of the practice at the School of Civic Life and Leadership at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He teaches several courses on civil discourse, including one titled “How to Think in an Age of Polarization,” which has inspired similar classes at colleges across the country. He holds a doctorate in theology. Learn more from our guests: Watch Stephanie Shonekan's TED talk: “SPF, WTF?” Watch Stephanie Shonekan and John Rose speak on a panel on civil dialogue at the Ohio Civic Center Symposium at the Ohio State University, May 2025 Watch Stephanie Shonekan and co-author Adam Seagrave discuss their book Race and the American Story Order Race and the American Story Read John Rose's essay for the Wall Street Journal, “How I liberated my college classroom.” Dig deeper: 10 highlights from Yale's new report detailing why Americans distrust higher education -The College Fix Higher Education's Problems Go Way Beyond Trust – The Ringer Ibram X. Kendi vs. America's “Antiracism Backlash” – Reveal The Most Important Question Is ‘What if I'm Wrong?' - David French, New York Times Inside the Trump Administration's Assault on Higher Education - the New Yorker Buckley Institute 2025 national survey report on free speech and related issues on campus College Uncovered: the New College Compact - College Uncovered podcast, GBH Related article: Local colleges targeted amid growing campus culture wars A five-point plan to save Harvard from itself - Steven Pinker for the Boston Globe Harvard Derangement Syndrome - Steven Pinker for the New York Times ABOUT THE SHOW The Making Peace Visible podcast is hosted by Jamil Simon and produced by Andrea Muraskin. The associate producer and graphic designer is Faith McClure. Learn more at makingpeacevisible.orgSupport our workConnect on social:Instagram @makingpeacevisibleYouTube @makingpeacevisibleLinkedIn @makingpeacevisibleBluesky @makingpeacevisible.bsky.socialMaking Peace Visible is a proud member of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts dedicated to creating a more informed, civically engaged electorate.We want to learn more about our listeners. Take this 3-minute survey to help us improve the show!

On this new episode of THE POLITICRAT daily podcast Omar Moore on the racism of the white Democratic establishment and white progressives. And: Roland Martin gives an important civics lesson (excerpts from "Roland Martin Unfiltered") and warns about distractions and staying focused during this crucial voting season and midterm election. Plus: Remembering Professor Dr. Jason Arday and never forgetting. Also: The voting imperative.EXTRA: Omar's essay on "Mama Parton", the late great Dolly Parton. https://substack.com/@popcornreel/note/p-212846253?r=275tyr&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-actionIMPORTANT: If you want to help the residents of Gary, Indiana, please take careful note of the following:https://www.gary.gov/stormrecovery (click the “donate” button)To donate food, clothing water please call: 219-881-1300 (Gary, Indiana Constitutent Services)FYI: The official Nolan Wells tip line phone number as published by Attorney Ben Crump is 888-991-1772. Please call if you have any information or saw anything re: Nolan Wells.Official GoFundMe for Dr. Jason Arday, set up by Sir Patrick Vernon of Stand Up Against Racism: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-dr-jason-atta-kwei-ardayJoin the Spark community now! A Black-owned social media platform by Isaac Hayes III.Open an account today and follow Omar @ popcornreel Go here now: https://app.sparktheworld.app (soon to be an app)ADVISORY: This episode contains foul language. Listener discretion is advised.Recorded August 31, 2026.Please donate to the official GoFundMe page for Nolan Xavier Wells: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-nolan-xavier-wellsSubscribe on Substack: https://popcornreel.substack.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thepoliticratpodBUY MERCH FROM THE POLITICRAT STORE:https://the-politicrat.myshopify.comBUY BLACK!Patronize Black-owned businesses on Roland Martin's Black Star Network: https://shopblackstarnetwork.comBLACK-OWNED MEDIA MATTERS:(Watch Roland Martin Unfiltered daily M-F 6-8pm Eastern)https://youtube.com/rolandsmartin

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We've been on a Civics kick here on In Legal Terms. Today we've got Suzy Bowman, Director of Regional Impact for the CREATE Foundation who sponsors the National Civics Bee in Mississippi. We also welcome MELANIE POWELL, Executive Director of the Women's Foundation of Mississippi, who recently had a seminar designed to prepare folks to serve on nonprofit boards - She's On Board.Today's Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, RULE OF LAW Just last week we learned about AI in Education. Do you need help with AI in the workplace? Women's Foundation of Mississippi will host Thrive at Work AI: Use, Misuse, and Navigating The Workplace, Tools Boundaries, & Best Practices for Modern Professional. That's going to be Thursday, October 15th, 2026Women's Foundation of Mississippi work together with Mississippi's politicians, schools, and communities to ensure Mississippi's women thrive. If you're interested in learning more their website is womens foundation ms.org Do you want to help make an impact in your community but don't know where to start? We've got a suggestion. For more than five decades, CREATE Foundation has worked alongside generous individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits to strengthen communities across Northeast Mississippi. One project is The Communities of Excellence Initiative that connects people at the local level across 17 counties in Northeast MS. https://createfoundation.com/community-of-excellence/MPB has had a few podcasts with Community Foundations around the state. Money Talks: Community Foundations Tuesday, December 1, 2020Money Talks | Community Foundations Tuesday, December 9, 2025In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcastYou can listen LIVE to us from the MPB Public Media app or from MPBonline.org/radioThursdays, following our over-the-air broadcast, you can hear Next Stop Mississippi on MPB Think Radio at 4pm Central. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Jim discuss economic warfare on Iran, Trump's renewed trade war on Canada, and the woke politics of the WNBA.  Editor's Picks:  Rich: John Puri's piece, "Beef Tariffs Are Still Doing What They're Supposed to Do"  Charlie: Rich's most recent column, “What If Factories Had Gotten the Data-Center Treatment?” Noah: Charlie's piece, “The New York Times Helps to Launder Karen Attiah's Lie” Jim: Also Rich's piece Light Items:  Rich: Attended the Indiana Fever vs. New York Liberty WNBA game Charlie: Went to the Jaguars pre-season game  Noah: Discovered the NeeDoh squish toys Jim: Dropped off his oldest kid at college this past week Sponsors:Made InVaerThe Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University   This podcast was edited and produced by Lauren Veldhuizen.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Noah, and Dan discuss Jon Ossoff's presidential prospects, South Korea, and the death of former Cambridge professor, Jason Arday.  Lights Items:  Rich: Visited Florida and took the Bright Line Charlie: Watched the film, A Man for All Seasons Noah: Spent the weekend in Atlantic City with his family Dan: Starting to build a dollhouse Editor's Picks:  Rich: Jim Geraghty's piece, "For AOC, the Time Is Now" Charlie: Abigail Anthony's piece, "I Still Think IVF Should Be Banned" Noah: Brittany Bernstein's most recent "Forgotten Fact Checks" newsletter about New York Magazine's Habibi City cover story Dan: Becket Adams's piece, "'Woke One' Wasn't Just Crazy -- It Was Destructive" Sponsors: Made InVaerThe Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University  This podcast was edited and produced by Lauren Veldhuizen.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Lindsay returns for a two-hour deep dive: his own journey from lifelong Democrat to Trump voter, how Trump Derangement Syndrome became what he calls one of the most wide-ranging psychological operations in modern history, the 130-year throughline from the Protocols of the Elders of Zion to today's "Israel Derangement Syndrome," what Salafism and the book Milestones actually teach, and why he says American schools are deliberately inducing emotional crises in kids to turn them into activists.  Notable Quotes "It's one of the most wide-ranging psychological operations that's ever been executed on the American public — honestly, the global public." — James Lindsay, on Trump Derangement Syndrome "The second she said 'I'm voting for Trump,' it clicked in my head. I have permission from my broader social universe to do this." — James Lindsay "You must never, ever give one drop more information than was asked for." — James Lindsay, on talking to people who disagree with you "People overestimate how well they know things. The only way to open their mind is to have them explain what they think they know but don't actually know for themselves, at length." — James Lindsay, on the illusion of explanatory depth "The idea is: we're going to do a bunch of stuff, so let's blame the Jews for doing that stuff, so that when we do it, people get mad at Jews and not at us." — James Lindsay, on the Protocols of the Elders of Zion "Anti-Zionism is a reformulation of the classic Soviet anti-imperialist narrative against Britain and against the United States." — James Lindsay "Don't let anybody ever call you a racist for objecting to Islam. It is certainly not racial in any way whatsoever to reject Islam." — James Lindsay "Have you tried voting? If Republicans who care about this country showed up in double their present numbers, almost every one of these problems we're freaking out about could be stopped." — James Lindsay "We are bigotryophobic to the point where we're so afraid that people will identify us as some social evil — specifically, some form of bigotry — that we will do anything to make sure that perception doesn't leak out." — James Lindsay "Better, in fact, is worse — because it hides the possibility of a fundamentally different world." — James Lindsay, on critical theory "This is psychological, emotional abuse on children, done intentionally, as an educational program backed by the state." — James Lindsay, on ethnic studies curricula   People & Organizations to Follow RAIR Foundation USA — Amy Mek's investigative organization tracking radical mosques, imams, and Islamist funding in the US Benedict Beckeld — writer/researcher who argues "oikophobia" (hatred of one's own society), not suicidal empathy, is the real driver Gad Saad — evolutionary psychologist and author, coined/popularized "suicidal empathy" White Rose Magazine — cited for essays on Islam as a political ideology   Time stamps 1:13 — James's political evolution begins (TDS backstory) 6:42 — The "very fine people" clip story 14:02 — TDS as a mass psychological operation 15:59 — No Kings rallies irony 18:11 — How to talk to people who disagree with you 19:54 — Illusion of explanatory depth / toilet study 27:05 — Israel Derangement Syndrome introduced 29:26 — History: Protocols of the Elders of Zion 34:15 — Post-WWI Middle East / British Mandate history 39:55 — 1948 War and the Nakba 42:01 — Six Day War, USS Liberty, Soviet pivot to anti-Zionism 44:25 — Anti-Zionism enters Western academia / the New Left 50:58 — Where does this go? Predictions 55:23 — Hitler Youth "March Violets" analogy — generational risk 56:50 — Will Democrats absorb the DSA? 58:49 — Milestones / Sayyid Qutb and Islamism defined 59:46 — Rair Foundation — identifying radical mosques 1:01:48 — Islamophobia vs. racism distinction 1:06:20 — Legal limits: bribery, zoning, money flows 1:10:59 — Low voter turnout math / "have you tried voting" 1:12:52 — Civics education gap 1:17:43 — California corruption / ballot harvesting 1:21:52 — Religion of peace critique / Salafism defined 1:30:15 — Terrorist attack statistics 1:32:20 — Suicidal empathy / oikophobia question 1:34:00 — Psychosocial valuation theory 1:34:55 — Bigotryophobia coined and defined 1:39:59 — Critical race theory / Derek Bell's interest convergence 1:41:36 — Horkheimer: traditional vs. critical theory 1:48:21 — Trauma bonding in ethnic studies curriculum 1:50:50 — Cruise with James   Books Referenced How to Have Impossible Conversations — Peter Boghossian & James Lindsay (2019) Milestones — Sayyid Qutb (1964), the foundational text of Muslim Brotherhood Salafism Race, Racism and American Law — Derek Bell (1970), the founding text of critical race theory "Traditional and Critical Theory" (essay) — Max Horkheimer (1937) "Against Repetition" (paper) — Kevin Kumashiro, early 2000s Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind — Gad Saad (2026), #1 NYT bestseller Hitler's untitled second book (often called Zweites Buch / "the secret book"), referenced re: the "March Violets" youth radicalization pattern Other Media Mentioned The "very fine people" Charlottesville supercut that changed James's mind about Trump Charlie Kirk vs. Hassan Piker debate clip (went viral on socialism) David Remnick's interview with a DSA spokesperson James Lindsay's appearance on the Gillian Michaels podcast New Discourses podcast — newdiscourses.com James Lindsay's study cruise, November 15–22, sailing from Tampa, FL

Today on The Editors, Charlie fills in for Rich and is joined by Jim, Dan, and Luther. They discuss wokeness, burritogate, the political kerfuffle in Ohio, and more. Editors' Picks: Charlie: Joseph Epstein's magazine piece “The Lofty, Lonely Life of W. H. Auden” Jim: Andrew Stuttaford's magazine piece “Ukraine Shows Its Resilience” Dan: Kamden Mulder's pieces Luther: Gary Winslett's piece “How to Fail at Public Order” Light Items: Charlie: The Guns of Navarone Jim: O Museum in The Mansion Dan: The National Women's History Museum Luther: A fire pit Sponsors:VaerThe Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Six months into a stage-four pancreatic cancer diagnosis that gave him 90 days to live, Ben Sasse sits down with EconTalk's Russ Roberts for a conversation that refuses easy comfort. The former U.S. senator and University of Florida president is candid about his physical challenges but the heart of this exchange is elsewhere: what actually matters when time is short. Sasse reflects on faith and mortality, the "shattering of idols" like his own workaholism, and his pride in his marriage. Along the way he offers sharp diagnoses of Congress's abdication of responsibility, the crisis inside American universities, and a republic distracted by the "digital casino" in its pocket. Funny, unflinching, and deeply human, it closes with a meditation on raging against the dying of the light while walking with your head bowed.

Somewhere between what we're taught and what we actually believe, there's a gap—and someone is always ready to fill it. Kelly sits down again with America's government teacher, Sharon McMahon, recorded live on stage at the Aspen Ideas Festival, to trace the invisible architecture of how a country teaches itself what's true. They talk about the seduction of confidence and the strange new authority of the comment section, circling a bigger question: whether the most dangerous thing in a democracy is ignorance, or charisma without accountability. It's a conversation about the discomfort required to actually think for yourself, and what happens to a nation when no one can agree on the story it's telling.Check out Sharon's book which Kelly mentioned: The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement

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