Podcasts about Civility

Civility vs. Affection: Two different approaches

It seems to be a lost cause at the moment, civility in politics. With 2026 being a major election year and the upcoming midterm elections approaching, the Democracy Defense Foundation (DFF) understands the importance of combating misinformation and intentional disrespect in political messaging. DFF is organization led by a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders across selected states and that includes Georgia. It was founded to champion civility in politics, safeguard confidence in elections among other initiatives. In this episode of Closer Look with Rose Scott, former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, former Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss, former Congressman and West Point, Georgia, Mayor Drew Ferguson, and former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes all agreed that civility seems to be lost in today’s political environment. They also discussed the role that DFF can still play in delivering bi-partisan messages amid the current 24-hour news cycle and the influence of social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Americans disagree politically without treating each other with contempt? Michael speaks with Special Olympics International Chairman Tim Shriver about the Dignity Index, an eight-point scale measuring contempt and dignity in our public discourse. With nearly 9 in 10 Smerconish.com voters saying a candidate's civility toward opponents matters to their vote, they ask whether Americans are truly ready to reject the politics of personal attacks—and become “dignity voters.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Trump and Mamdani working together. Who's getting played: Mamdani, Trump, Both, or Neither? Michael connects the unexpected cordiality between President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to a broader question about dignity in politics. After a Gracie Mansion meeting focused on housing, immigration, and affordability, Michael asks whether either man is being played—or whether the willingness of ideological opposites to cooperate is worth welcoming. He also revisits Tim Shriver's Dignity Index and the challenge of treating political opponents with respect without ignoring real disagreements. Plus, what might each leader have to gain from keeping the relationship productive? Listen here, then vote! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a world increasingly marked by political polarization, the need for civil discourse has never been more critical. In this episode of  Curiosity Invited, host David Bryan and Park County, WY Republican Party Chair, Vince Vanata explore the importance of civility in politics, particularly in light of recent tragic events that highlight the consequences of divisive rhetoric. This engaging discussion not only sheds light on their differing perspectives but also emphasizes the value of respectful dialogue across the political spectrum.  Vince shares his journey into politics, his moral beliefs, and the challenges of navigating contentious discussions. The dialogue emphasizes the need for humility, respect, and a focus on positive engagement in community interactions.

Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Is a candidate's civility toward opponents a factor in your vote? Michael Smerconish explores whether respect, dignity, and a willingness to work across political lines still matter when voters choose a candidate—or whether policy positions outweigh everything else. The conversation is prompted by Tim Shriver's work with Unite and the Dignity Index, which focuses on reducing contempt in public life. Michael considers a difficult tradeoff: what if you agree with a candidate's agenda but reject the way they treat opponents? And what if a more civil candidate holds views you oppose? It's a timely look at character, disagreement, and what voters actually value at the ballot box. Listen, vote at Smerconish.com, and be sure to RATE, REVIEW, and SHARE this podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recording Date: September 17, 2026 Location: Capital Region International Airport (LAN) Nolan Finley - Author & Journalist at Detroit News For information about The Civility Book go to: https://wsupress.wayne.edu/9780814352182/ The event's featured speaker, Nolan Finley, longtime Detroit News editorial page editor and columnist, was then introduced to discuss his new book, Civility, co-written with Stephen Henderson, as well as current politics ahead of the midterm elections. He opened by describing himself as politically "homeless"—a lifelong Reagan conservative who feels abandoned by the Republican Party while still rejecting the Democratic Party—and argued that neither party is truly righteous, since both are driven primarily by the pursuit and retention of power, which he sees as the root of America's political instability. He then explained the origins of his civility project with Henderson (the former liberal editorial page editor of the Detroit Free Press), begun over 15 years ago, describing how their public "battles" on TV and radio masked a genuine friendship. He illustrated this with an extended anecdote from a 2011 Mackinac Island Republican conference, where two conservative women who claimed to hate Henderson ended up warming to him after a 45-minute conversation, despite neither side changing their opinions—illustrating his point that mutual understanding can replace hatred even without agreement. Finley explained that he and Henderson turned these ideas into their book last year, built on the premise that good people arrive at their beliefs by filtering shared information through their own personal experiences, and that these principles apply as much to business and family relationships as to politics. Drawing on a Martin Luther King quote about fear and lack of communication, he argued that people should seek to understand others' life experiences before judging them, sharing a personal example of a falling-out with a cousin over the 2016 election to underscore how political disagreement can needlessly fracture relationships. He closed by introducing the book's "four pillars of civility," starting with avoiding snap assumptions based on group labels, and emphasizing that the goal of civility is mutual understanding and coexistence, not necessarily agreement. » Visit MBN website: http://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: http://www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: X.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Civility is not politeness, compromise, or “finding common ground.” In a polarized country—where fights over immigration, gender, public meetings, and online pile-ons feel existential—Aaron Renn talks with Carmel, Indiana city councilor and civic leader Jeff Worrell about what it actually takes to disagree hard without destroying the relationship.Worrell, founder of Project Civility, argues that it's possible to "bring the heat," but not burn the house down. They cover internal posture (goodwill, humility, compassion), seeking the larger story in the other person, “do no harm,” civil departure when a relationship is toxic, why institutions so often avoid real dissent, and how leaders can give people permission to disagree without becoming enemies.Visit Project Civility: https://www.projectcivility.comCHAPTERS:(00:00 Introduction)(01:52 What civility looks like when the country is deeply divided)(04:01 “How can you talk civility when the stakes are existential?”)(07:02 Does incivility work—and how do you avoid being a beautiful loser?)(11:30 How to respond when you're personally attacked)(17:53 Disagreement gets a bad rap)(22:12 The principles: internal posture, the larger story, do no harm)(30:27 Advice for leaders—and staying positive about your community)CONNECT & FOLLOW AARON RENN:

How do you know when it is time to stop looking back and let someone go?In this episode of You're Probably Right, MCM talks about the kind of attachment that does not disappear just because the relationship ended.People often make letting go sound simple.Block the number.Delete the pictures.Stop looking at the page.Throw away the gifts.Move on.And maybe some of those things help.But you can remove every visible reminder and still carry the person around in your mind. You can block somebody on your phone while keeping an open line to them inside yourself.That is why letting go is not amnesia.It is not pretending the relationship was meaningless.It is not waking up one morning and feeling absolutely nothing.Sometimes the person mattered.Sometimes what happened between you was real.Sometimes you shared prayer, family history, fears, plans, intimacy, private conversation, and parts of yourself that do not come out in ordinary life.But the deeper question is whether something from your past is still being allowed to direct your present.Are you remembering the person?Or are you still waiting for them?Are you concerned about them?Or are you searching for a reason to enter their life again?MCM explores old relationships, social media, ghosting, unfinished endings, preserved access, private doors, second chances, sexual confusion, nostalgia, ordinary time, faith, forgiveness, and why familiarity can make something feel meaningful before the present relationship has proven that it still fits.Social media has changed what looking back means.You can now sit quietly and look through years of somebody's life without ever speaking to them. You can see their children, their marriage, their travels, their new pictures, their ageing, their success, and their losses, all while your imagination fills in whatever the page does not say.But missing information is not an invitation.This episode asks what you are really trying to recover.The person?The apology?The future you imagined?The version of yourself you were with them?The comfort of being known?Or the relief from feeling rejected and replaceable?MCM also talks about what happens when complete distance is not possible, when you still work in the same building, attend the same church, share a social circle, or keep crossing paths with someone you are trying to release.Being pleasant is not the same as restoring trust.Civility is not closeness.A hello after ghosting is not repair.And small talk cannot carry the weight of a wound nobody has named.This episode is for anyone who has ever kept checking, hoping, wondering, waiting, replaying, or looking for one more sign that the old connection still means something.Sometimes the other person may never realize what they lost.They may never apologize.They may never regret it.They may never give you the scene where they finally understand your value.But your peace cannot depend on their eventual recognition.You can respect their choice without agreeing with it.You can care without checking.You can remember without reaching.You can forgive without reopening the door.You can work beside somebody without handing them your private life again.You can wish them well without volunteering to become part of what happens next.Letting go in the physical world is one part.Letting go in your heart may take longer.Do the best you can with both.Keep what was true.Learn from what was painful.Close the access that keeps you weak.Then open your hands.There is still a life in front of you, and there may be people in it who are willing to reach back.Episode 382You're Probably Right with MCMEntertainment first. Everything else is just bonus opinions.Connect: yprpodcast@gmail.comListen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/youre-probably-right/id1551574121Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L65QCDAGp1h5Vca5zwE7X

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Today marks one year since the assassination of Christian conservative activist Charlie Kirk. And while the political left celebrates his murder, and the "Woke Right" attacks his widow and try to hijack his movement, we can all follow Kirk's example and build a better country.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerCheck out my preferred gold & silver company: Revelation Gold GroupHelp support Pete's Walk to End Alzheimers here.All the links to Pete's Prep are free! Plus get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

(This is a Replay)In our adversarial system, it can often be difficult to be civil and professional with the other side, especially if they are true Black Hats. Tune in to hear 2018 KTI Graduate and Texas attorney, William G. Hagans, share about how to keep the civility and professionalism in the courtroom. Contact William G. Hagans atPhone: (713) 222-2700Website: https://hagans.law/

The relationship of Christian believers to government has long been fraught, from Jesus' time to today. The command to love God, our neighbor, even our enemies can flatly contradict the world's exaltation of power and domination, and the obligations that attend citizenship in the kingdom of God are often in tension with those of the kingdom of man. Reconciling Paul's reminder to the Philippians that our citizenship is in heaven with his admonition in Romans 13 to respect governing authorities is often less than clear cut. What are our obligations as citizens in a fallen world?Trinity Forum Senior Fellow Russell Moore joins us to delve into these hard questions. You may find his timely piece in Christianity Today, “Christians, Let's Stop Abusing Romans 13,” a helpful read to accompany this conversation.This podcast episode is drawn from an Online Conversation in 2026. You can view the transcript and other resources here. Also! Renovaré is hosting its annual Book Club — four books read in community from October to May, guided by scholars and authors, with weekly podcast conversations and discussion groups. This season's lineup and registration: https://renovare.org/bookclubGo deeper into the issues discussed in this episode with these Trinity Forum Readings:• Letter From Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King, Jr.• Who Stands Fast? by Dietrich Bonhoeffer• City of God by St. Augustine• Politics, Morality, & Civility by Václav Havel

Mergulhamos na história dos Vory v Zakone (“ladrões na lei”) que vão se tornar a Bratva (máfia) atual, desde suas origens no Império Tsarista e Gulags soviéticos, passando pelo envolvimento com o regime comunista, impactos econômicos na URSS e na Era Putin, até curiosidades sobre ligações com o governo, cibercrime e geopolítica. Descubra como a máfia russa evoluiu para ferramenta de influência global, evasão de sanções e a economia fantasma. Patronato do SciCast: 1. Patreon SciCast 2. Apoia.se/Scicast 3. Nos ajude via Pix também, chave: contato@scicast.com.br ou acesse o QRcode: Sua pequena contribuição ajuda o Portal Deviante a continuar divulgando Ciência! Contatos: contato@scicast.com.br https://twitter.com/scicastpodcast https://www.facebook.com/scicastpodcast https://www.instagram.com/PortalDeviante/ Fale conosco! E não esqueça de deixar o seu comentário na postagem desse episódio! Expediente: Produção Geral: Tarik Fernandes e André Trapani Equipe de Gravação: Tarik Fernandes, Maria Oliveira, Gustavo Rebello, Luis Filipe Herdy Citação ABNT: Scicast #695: Máfia Russa. Locução: Tarik Fernandes, Maria Oliveira, Gustavo Rebello, Luis Filipe Herdy. [S.l.] Portal Deviante, 03/09/2026. Podcast. Disponível em: https://www.deviante.com.br/podcasts/scicast-695 Imagem de capa: Организованная преступность: как расследовать отмывание денег. Глава 1 Referências e Indicações Sugestões de literatura: Galeotti, Mark. The Vory: Russia's Super Mafia (Yale University Press, 2018) – base para definição e estrutura da máfia russa, 90% da pauta. Handelman, Stephen. Comrade Criminal: Russia's New Mafiya (Yale University Press, 1995) – Relação com regime comunista. Volkov, Vadim. Violent Entrepreneurs: The Use of Force in the Making of Russian Capitalism (Cornell University Press, 2002) – Análise das raízes criminosas. Applebaum, Anne. Gulag: A History (Doubleday, 2003) – Contexto dos campos e subcultura criminal. Dostoiévski, Fiódor. Crime e Castigo. Tradução de Paulo Bezerra. São Paulo: Editora 34, 2001. (Original publicado em 1866) - Contexto de São Petersburgo e subcultura criminal. Varese, Federico. The Russian Mafia (Oxford University Press, 2001, atualizado 2020) – Controle econômico. Relatórios e Artigos Acadêmicos: CIA Report. (1989, desclassificado). "Soviet Underground Economy". (Citado para impactos econômicos na URSS). CIA Report. (1991). Relatórios desclassificados sobre máfia russa. (Citado para overview global). CIA World Factbook. (1997). Relatórios sobre máfia russa. (Citado para definição e estrutura). European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). (2017). "Russia's Hybrid Warfare and Criminal Networks". (Citado para influência na Europa e era Putin). ECFR. (2023). Relatórios sobre redes criminosas russas. (Citado para perspectivas futuras e guerra híbrida). New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy. (2024). "The Kremlin's Use of Criminal Networks in Europe". (Citado para casos como Kuzminov e assassinatos). New Lines Institute. (2025). Evolução recente da máfia. (Citado para resumo geral e assassinatos). Jamestown Foundation. (2019). "The Soviet Roots of Russian Organized Crime". (Citado para raízes soviéticas). Jamestown Foundation. (2024). Resumo geral sobre máfia russa. (Citado para expansão global). FAS Intelligence Resource Program. (1997). Relatórios sobre Odessa Bratva. (Citado para origens em Odessa). FBI Reports. (2022). Ligações nos EUA e cibercrime russo. (Citado para infiltração nos EUA). Sites, Notícias e Artigos Online: The Guardian. (2018, 23 de março). "How organised crime took over Russia". Link: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/mar/23/how-organised-crime-took-over-russia-vory-super-mafia. (Citado para subcultura vory tsarista). DW (Deutsche Welle). (2023). "Russian Mafia in Europe". (Citado para influência na Europa). Eurasianet. (2024). Influência na América Latina e Oriente Médio. (Citado para alianças globais). Medium. (2021). "Russia as a Superpower of Crime". (Citado para curiosidades como Crimintern). The New York Times. (1997). Reportagem sobre venda de submarino. (Citado para curiosidade sobre submarino colombiano/ Operação Odessa). BBC History. (2020). Artigo sobre tatuagens da máfia russa. (Citado para simbolismo de tatuagens). Wilson Center. (Data não especificada). "Tales of Old Odessa: Crime and Civility in a City of Thieves". (Citado para história de Odessa). Eurasiatique. (2022, 4 de abril). "Revolution Under the Shadow of the State: Organized Crime in the Soviet Union". Link: https://eurasiatique.ca/2022/04/04/revolution-under-the-shadow-of-the-state-organized-crime-in-the-soviet-union. (Citado para revolução e crime). ICDS. (Data não especificada). "The History of Russia's Underworld". Link: https://icds.ee/en/the-history-of-russias-underworld. (Citado para origens em slums). Sugestões de filmes: John Wick 1, 2, 3 etc The Americans (2018) Soviet Jeans (2024) https://video.wbgu.org/show/soviet-jeans/ (acho que tem no Prime) Sugestões de vídeos: "Vory em St. Petersburg". Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yhnCVtEF9U. (Citado para vory em São Petersburgo). Sugestões de links: Stanford University Background Guide. (Data não especificada). Sobre Vorovskoy Mir. Link: https://web.stanford.edu/group/sias/cgi-bin/smunc/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Russia-BG-Final.pdf. (Citado para origens tsaristas). Berkeley Political Review. (2019, 16 de dezembro). Gangs and gulags: How Vladimir Putin utilizes organized crime to power his mafia state. Link: https://bpr.studentorg.berkeley.edu/2019/12/16/gangs-and-gulags-how-vladimir-putin-utilizes-organized-crime-to-power-his-mafia-state/. (Citado para relação Putin-máfia). USC Scalar. (Data não especificada). "A Brief History of Odessa". Link: https://scalar.usc.edu/works/odessa/a-brief-history-of-odessa. (Citado para origens em Odessa). Sugestões de games: Shadowrun Trilogy (Shadowrun Returns, Dragonfall e Hong Kong, 2013-2015): RPG cyberpunk onde os Vory v Zakone são um sindicato do crime principal, com hierarquia realista (Tsars, tatuagens como estrelas para rank, Red Vory pró-Estado vs. White Vory exilados). Baseado fielmente na história real (gulags soviéticos, código anti-Estado), eles contratam shadowrunners para missões violentas de contrabando e assassinato. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004): Missões contra russos em Los Santos, com vibes de Bratva dos anos 90 (extorsão, carros tunados). GTA IV expande com sindicatos russos em Liberty City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The idea of civility goes back to classical Rome and the ways in which citizens engaged one another within the republic. The term itself is often used in a number of different ways, reflecting expected behavior, particularly in public spaces, and as a mechanism to manage human interaction. But civility and the use of this idea often shape hierarchical relationships within society and within politics and may define who is to be included within the polis and who may be excluded. Thus, the conversations that led to the new book, Civility Unbound: Contesting a Democratic Value, interrogated the idea of civility in many of its facets and did not necessarily settle on a simple definition or means of implementing civility within contemporary society. Michael DiNiscia, Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives at New York University's Brademas Center, and Ellyn Toscano, Director of the Hawthorndon Foundation, edited this valuable exploration of the idea of civility within democracy. In so doing, they brought together academics, politicians and former politicians, activists, artists, and individuals from the foundation world to discuss this controversial idea of civility, unpacking the term, the way it is used, and how society may consider civility within the realm of politics and public life. I had the pleasure of discussing Civility Unbound with Michael DiNiscia and Hussein Rashid, one of the contributing authors. Our conversation covered the content of the book, tracing the sections that include philosophy and political theory, democratic institutions and politics, social justice and protest, media engagement, and lessons from arts and culture. The chapters are fascinating and accessible. As a reader, you feel as though you are part of the ongoing conversation with the various authors, since the chapters are in dialogue with each other and with the reader, without coming to a consensus on the role and capacity of civility within democratic society but with many paths to consider. The impetus for this book, and for focusing on the idea of civility, grew out of the events of January 6, 2021, and an overarching question about whether the United States could return to a state of civility in our politics, after we had witnessed the violent insurrection that attempted to stymie the constitutional process of tallying Electoral College votes. Civility Unbound: Contesting a Democratic Value brings many voices together to, in a way, respond to this violence, this incivility that had been demonstrated by a group of American citizens. The various contributing authors to Civility Unbound take up the theory and practice of civility, trying to determine what it actually means and the rules around civility and political engagement. Across the chapters we find that there is a paradox around civility, around who is asked to “remain civil” and who gets to define what civility means. Civility may well reside within power relationships and dynamics, with rules applied to some groups or individuals and not to others. Invoking civility may well surface inequalities and the unequal places and footing of those engaging in politics and society. This is particularly important to consider in context of American democracy, and the unequal distribution of power and state violence inherent in the American state. Civility Unbound: Contesting a Democratic Value prompts the reader to consider how democratic engagement works and how we are to participate in attempts at self-rule. We discussed the First America podcast during the conversation. Here is a link to the podcast website: First America Podcast Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The idea of civility goes back to classical Rome and the ways in which citizens engaged one another within the republic. The term itself is often used in a number of different ways, reflecting expected behavior, particularly in public spaces, and as a mechanism to manage human interaction. But civility and the use of this idea often shape hierarchical relationships within society and within politics and may define who is to be included within the polis and who may be excluded. Thus, the conversations that led to the new book, Civility Unbound: Contesting a Democratic Value, interrogated the idea of civility in many of its facets and did not necessarily settle on a simple definition or means of implementing civility within contemporary society. Michael DiNiscia, Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives at New York University's Brademas Center, and Ellyn Toscano, Director of the Hawthorndon Foundation, edited this valuable exploration of the idea of civility within democracy. In so doing, they brought together academics, politicians and former politicians, activists, artists, and individuals from the foundation world to discuss this controversial idea of civility, unpacking the term, the way it is used, and how society may consider civility within the realm of politics and public life. I had the pleasure of discussing Civility Unbound with Michael DiNiscia and Hussein Rashid, one of the contributing authors. Our conversation covered the content of the book, tracing the sections that include philosophy and political theory, democratic institutions and politics, social justice and protest, media engagement, and lessons from arts and culture. The chapters are fascinating and accessible. As a reader, you feel as though you are part of the ongoing conversation with the various authors, since the chapters are in dialogue with each other and with the reader, without coming to a consensus on the role and capacity of civility within democratic society but with many paths to consider. The impetus for this book, and for focusing on the idea of civility, grew out of the events of January 6, 2021, and an overarching question about whether the United States could return to a state of civility in our politics, after we had witnessed the violent insurrection that attempted to stymie the constitutional process of tallying Electoral College votes. Civility Unbound: Contesting a Democratic Value brings many voices together to, in a way, respond to this violence, this incivility that had been demonstrated by a group of American citizens. The various contributing authors to Civility Unbound take up the theory and practice of civility, trying to determine what it actually means and the rules around civility and political engagement. Across the chapters we find that there is a paradox around civility, around who is asked to “remain civil” and who gets to define what civility means. Civility may well reside within power relationships and dynamics, with rules applied to some groups or individuals and not to others. Invoking civility may well surface inequalities and the unequal places and footing of those engaging in politics and society. This is particularly important to consider in context of American democracy, and the unequal distribution of power and state violence inherent in the American state. Civility Unbound: Contesting a Democratic Value prompts the reader to consider how democratic engagement works and how we are to participate in attempts at self-rule. We discussed the First America podcast during the conversation. Here is a link to the podcast website: First America Podcast Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Mergulhamos na história dos Vory v Zakone (“ladrões na lei”) que vão se tornar a Bratva (máfia) atual, desde suas origens no Império Tsarista e Gulags soviéticos, passando pelo envolvimento com o regime comunista, impactos econômicos na URSS e na Era Putin, até curiosidades sobre ligações com o governo, cibercrime e geopolítica. Descubra como a máfia russa evoluiu para ferramenta de influência global, evasão de sanções e a economia fantasma. Patronato do SciCast: 1. Patreon SciCast 2. Apoia.se/Scicast 3. Nos ajude via Pix também, chave: contato@scicast.com.br ou acesse o QRcode: Sua pequena contribuição ajuda o Portal Deviante a continuar divulgando Ciência! Contatos: contato@scicast.com.br https://twitter.com/scicastpodcast https://www.facebook.com/scicastpodcast https://www.instagram.com/PortalDeviante/ Fale conosco! E não esqueça de deixar o seu comentário na postagem desse episódio! Expediente: Produção Geral: Tarik Fernandes e André Trapani Equipe de Gravação: Tarik Fernandes, Maria Oliveira, Gustavo Rebello, Luis Filipe Herdy Citação ABNT: Scicast #695: Máfia Russa. Locução: Tarik Fernandes, Maria Oliveira, Gustavo Rebello, Luis Filipe Herdy. [S.l.] Portal Deviante, 03/09/2026. Podcast. Disponível em: https://www.deviante.com.br/podcasts/scicast-695 Imagem de capa: Организованная преступность: как расследовать отмывание денег. Глава 1 Referências e Indicações Sugestões de literatura: Galeotti, Mark. The Vory: Russia’s Super Mafia (Yale University Press, 2018) – base para definição e estrutura da máfia russa, 90% da pauta. Handelman, Stephen. Comrade Criminal: Russia’s New Mafiya (Yale University Press, 1995) – Relação com regime comunista. Volkov, Vadim. Violent Entrepreneurs: The Use of Force in the Making of Russian Capitalism (Cornell University Press, 2002) – Análise das raízes criminosas. Applebaum, Anne. Gulag: A History (Doubleday, 2003) – Contexto dos campos e subcultura criminal. Dostoiévski, Fiódor. Crime e Castigo. Tradução de Paulo Bezerra. São Paulo: Editora 34, 2001. (Original publicado em 1866) – Contexto de São Petersburgo e subcultura criminal. Varese, Federico. The Russian Mafia (Oxford University Press, 2001, atualizado 2020) – Controle econômico.   Relatórios e Artigos Acadêmicos: CIA Report. (1989, desclassificado). “Soviet Underground Economy”. (Citado para impactos econômicos na URSS). CIA Report. (1991). Relatórios desclassificados sobre máfia russa. (Citado para overview global). CIA World Factbook. (1997). Relatórios sobre máfia russa. (Citado para definição e estrutura). European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). (2017). “Russia’s Hybrid Warfare and Criminal Networks”. (Citado para influência na Europa e era Putin). ECFR. (2023). Relatórios sobre redes criminosas russas. (Citado para perspectivas futuras e guerra híbrida). New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy. (2024). “The Kremlin’s Use of Criminal Networks in Europe”. (Citado para casos como Kuzminov e assassinatos). New Lines Institute. (2025). Evolução recente da máfia. (Citado para resumo geral e assassinatos). Jamestown Foundation. (2019). “The Soviet Roots of Russian Organized Crime”. (Citado para raízes soviéticas). Jamestown Foundation. (2024). Resumo geral sobre máfia russa. (Citado para expansão global). FAS Intelligence Resource Program. (1997). Relatórios sobre Odessa Bratva. (Citado para origens em Odessa). FBI Reports. (2022). Ligações nos EUA e cibercrime russo. (Citado para infiltração nos EUA).   Sites, Notícias e Artigos Online: The Guardian. (2018, 23 de março). “How organised crime took over Russia”. Link: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/mar/23/how-organised-crime-took-over-russia-vory-super-mafia. (Citado para subcultura vory tsarista). DW (Deutsche Welle). (2023). “Russian Mafia in Europe”. (Citado para influência na Europa). Eurasianet. (2024). Influência na América Latina e Oriente Médio. (Citado para alianças globais). Medium. (2021). “Russia as a Superpower of Crime”. (Citado para curiosidades como Crimintern). The New York Times. (1997). Reportagem sobre venda de submarino. (Citado para curiosidade sobre submarino colombiano/ Operação Odessa). BBC History. (2020). Artigo sobre tatuagens da máfia russa. (Citado para simbolismo de tatuagens). Wilson Center. (Data não especificada). “Tales of Old Odessa: Crime and Civility in a City of Thieves”. (Citado para história de Odessa). Eurasiatique. (2022, 4 de abril). “Revolution Under the Shadow of the State: Organized Crime in the Soviet Union”. Link: https://eurasiatique.ca/2022/04/04/revolution-under-the-shadow-of-the-state-organized-crime-in-the-soviet-union. (Citado para revolução e crime). ICDS. (Data não especificada). “The History of Russia’s Underworld”. Link: https://icds.ee/en/the-history-of-russias-underworld. (Citado para origens em slums). Sugestões de filmes: John Wick 1, 2, 3 etc The Americans (2018) Soviet Jeans (2024) https://video.wbgu.org/show/soviet-jeans/ (acho que tem no Prime) Sugestões de vídeos: “Vory em St. Petersburg”. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yhnCVtEF9U. (Citado para vory em São Petersburgo). Sugestões de links: Stanford University Background Guide. (Data não especificada). Sobre Vorovskoy Mir. Link: https://web.stanford.edu/group/sias/cgi-bin/smunc/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Russia-BG-Final.pdf. (Citado para origens tsaristas). Berkeley Political Review. (2019, 16 de dezembro). Gangs and gulags: How Vladimir Putin utilizes organized crime to power his mafia state. Link: https://bpr.studentorg.berkeley.edu/2019/12/16/gangs-and-gulags-how-vladimir-putin-utilizes-organized-crime-to-power-his-mafia-state/. (Citado para relação Putin-máfia). USC Scalar. (Data não especificada). “A Brief History of Odessa”. Link: https://scalar.usc.edu/works/odessa/a-brief-history-of-odessa. (Citado para origens em Odessa). Sugestões de games: Shadowrun Trilogy (Shadowrun Returns, Dragonfall e Hong Kong, 2013-2015): RPG cyberpunk onde os Vory v Zakone são um sindicato do crime principal, com hierarquia realista (Tsars, tatuagens como estrelas para rank, Red Vory pró-Estado vs. White Vory exilados). Baseado fielmente na história real (gulags soviéticos, código anti-Estado), eles contratam shadowrunners para missões violentas de contrabando e assassinato. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004): Missões contra russos em Los Santos, com vibes de Bratva dos anos 90 (extorsão, carros tunados). GTA IV expande com sindicatos russos em Liberty City.

The idea of civility goes back to classical Rome and the ways in which citizens engaged one another within the republic. The term itself is often used in a number of different ways, reflecting expected behavior, particularly in public spaces, and as a mechanism to manage human interaction. But civility and the use of this idea often shape hierarchical relationships within society and within politics and may define who is to be included within the polis and who may be excluded. Thus, the conversations that led to the new book, Civility Unbound: Contesting a Democratic Value, interrogated the idea of civility in many of its facets and did not necessarily settle on a simple definition or means of implementing civility within contemporary society. Michael DiNiscia, Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives at New York University's Brademas Center, and Ellyn Toscano, Director of the Hawthorndon Foundation, edited this valuable exploration of the idea of civility within democracy. In so doing, they brought together academics, politicians and former politicians, activists, artists, and individuals from the foundation world to discuss this controversial idea of civility, unpacking the term, the way it is used, and how society may consider civility within the realm of politics and public life. I had the pleasure of discussing Civility Unbound with Michael DiNiscia and Hussein Rashid, one of the contributing authors. Our conversation covered the content of the book, tracing the sections that include philosophy and political theory, democratic institutions and politics, social justice and protest, media engagement, and lessons from arts and culture. The chapters are fascinating and accessible. As a reader, you feel as though you are part of the ongoing conversation with the various authors, since the chapters are in dialogue with each other and with the reader, without coming to a consensus on the role and capacity of civility within democratic society but with many paths to consider. The impetus for this book, and for focusing on the idea of civility, grew out of the events of January 6, 2021, and an overarching question about whether the United States could return to a state of civility in our politics, after we had witnessed the violent insurrection that attempted to stymie the constitutional process of tallying Electoral College votes. Civility Unbound: Contesting a Democratic Value brings many voices together to, in a way, respond to this violence, this incivility that had been demonstrated by a group of American citizens. The various contributing authors to Civility Unbound take up the theory and practice of civility, trying to determine what it actually means and the rules around civility and political engagement. Across the chapters we find that there is a paradox around civility, around who is asked to “remain civil” and who gets to define what civility means. Civility may well reside within power relationships and dynamics, with rules applied to some groups or individuals and not to others. Invoking civility may well surface inequalities and the unequal places and footing of those engaging in politics and society. This is particularly important to consider in context of American democracy, and the unequal distribution of power and state violence inherent in the American state. Civility Unbound: Contesting a Democratic Value prompts the reader to consider how democratic engagement works and how we are to participate in attempts at self-rule. We discussed the First America podcast during the conversation. Here is a link to the podcast website: First America Podcast Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

The idea of civility goes back to classical Rome and the ways in which citizens engaged one another within the republic. The term itself is often used in a number of different ways, reflecting expected behavior, particularly in public spaces, and as a mechanism to manage human interaction. But civility and the use of this idea often shape hierarchical relationships within society and within politics and may define who is to be included within the polis and who may be excluded. Thus, the conversations that led to the new book, Civility Unbound: Contesting a Democratic Value, interrogated the idea of civility in many of its facets and did not necessarily settle on a simple definition or means of implementing civility within contemporary society. Michael DiNiscia, Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives at New York University's Brademas Center, and Ellyn Toscano, Director of the Hawthorndon Foundation, edited this valuable exploration of the idea of civility within democracy. In so doing, they brought together academics, politicians and former politicians, activists, artists, and individuals from the foundation world to discuss this controversial idea of civility, unpacking the term, the way it is used, and how society may consider civility within the realm of politics and public life. I had the pleasure of discussing Civility Unbound with Michael DiNiscia and Hussein Rashid, one of the contributing authors. Our conversation covered the content of the book, tracing the sections that include philosophy and political theory, democratic institutions and politics, social justice and protest, media engagement, and lessons from arts and culture. The chapters are fascinating and accessible. As a reader, you feel as though you are part of the ongoing conversation with the various authors, since the chapters are in dialogue with each other and with the reader, without coming to a consensus on the role and capacity of civility within democratic society but with many paths to consider. The impetus for this book, and for focusing on the idea of civility, grew out of the events of January 6, 2021, and an overarching question about whether the United States could return to a state of civility in our politics, after we had witnessed the violent insurrection that attempted to stymie the constitutional process of tallying Electoral College votes. Civility Unbound: Contesting a Democratic Value brings many voices together to, in a way, respond to this violence, this incivility that had been demonstrated by a group of American citizens. The various contributing authors to Civility Unbound take up the theory and practice of civility, trying to determine what it actually means and the rules around civility and political engagement. Across the chapters we find that there is a paradox around civility, around who is asked to “remain civil” and who gets to define what civility means. Civility may well reside within power relationships and dynamics, with rules applied to some groups or individuals and not to others. Invoking civility may well surface inequalities and the unequal places and footing of those engaging in politics and society. This is particularly important to consider in context of American democracy, and the unequal distribution of power and state violence inherent in the American state. Civility Unbound: Contesting a Democratic Value prompts the reader to consider how democratic engagement works and how we are to participate in attempts at self-rule. We discussed the First America podcast during the conversation. Here is a link to the podcast website: First America Podcast Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.socialSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Federalist Society America 250 series, experts analyze modern legal and policy debates through the lens of the Founding generation. The Founders gave us the tools to answer many contemporary questions; join us as we explore those answers.American lawyers have long been defined by a commitment to represent even the most unpopular clients—a tradition that traces back to the Founding. When John Adams defended the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre, he did so in the face of intense public hostility, underscoring a simple but enduring principle: the right to counsel does not turn on public approval. This webinar revisits that moment to examine the lawyer’s role in an adversarial system—not as an endorsement of a client’s conduct, but as a safeguard of the legal system itself.That principle has been under strain in recent decades. Lawyers representing controversial clients or causes have faced increasing public backlash and, in some cases, professional consequences. Similar pressures surfaced during the Red Scare, when attorneys representing alleged subversives were themselves subject to suspicion. As criticism shifts from clients to the lawyers who represent them, the question becomes harder to ignore: what happens to the legal system when representation itself is treated as suspect? Join our panel as they discuss what the Founding-era commitment to principled representation means for lawyers today.Featuring:William Creeley, Legal Director, The Foundation for Individual Rights in EducationErin E. Murphy, Partner, Clement & Murphy PLLC Prof. Richard Samuelson, Associate Professor of Government, Hillsdale College, Washington, D.C. Campus(Moderator) Hon. Jennifer Perkins, Judge, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One CLEThis event has been approved for1.00 Total CLE HoursApproved specialty credit (DEI, Civility, Ethics, etc.) is included on the State Approval Status chart below.State Approval Status In order to receive CLE credit for this webinar, attendees must attend the Zoom Webinar and have access to the chat box. This event's accreditation is highly predicated upon interactivity and verification measures that are only available via the webinar.If you join via audio, calling in, SIP, or H.323, you will not be eligible to receive CLE Credit. CLE Materials Questions? Check out our CLE FAQ page.

“O Lord, rescue me from evil people. Protect me from those who are violent, those who plot evil in their hearts and stir up trouble all day long.” (Psalm 140:1–2 NLT) There’s an old saying that goes, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” David’s words in Psalm 140 offer compelling evidence of that. David begins the psalm with these words: “O Lord, rescue me from evil people. Protect me from those who are violent, those who plot evil in their hearts and stir up trouble all day long” (verses 1–2 NLT). “Stirring up trouble all day long” is practically a job description for the influencers, trolls, and others who crowd onto modern social media platforms. No gossip is too salacious, no accusation is too offensive for them to reframe for their own purposes, comment on, and spread to others. Like David, we are living in a wicked, vicious time. People today have an unhealthy appetite for gossip and slander—anything that makes others look bad. Once upon a time, this was known as a “tabloid mentality.” But the kind of stuff that once could be found only in supermarket tabloids has spread throughout the ranks of journalism and broadcast media. Hard news has been replaced by attacking partisan commentary. Everyone wants the dirt, especially on those they oppose. Social media has accelerated the decline in journalistic and personal integrity. Civility, courtesy, and empathy seem to be nearing extinction. Take away the technology, and you have a culture that would have been recognizable to David. The “evil people” he referred to in Psalm 140:1 had initiated a carefully planned campaign of slander and lies against him, and it was proving to be effective. You’ve heard the expression, “Good news travels fast.” I suggest to you that bad news travels even faster. It’s been said that a lie is halfway around the world while truth is still putting on its shoes. There’s something about a falsehood that causes it to spread like a wildfire. James knew what he was talking about when he wrote, “And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself” (James 3:6 NLT). David understood what our response should be to the trouble that people stir up. In Psalm 25:4–5, he wrote, “Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you” (NLT). As believers, we must reject the lies of the world and learn everything we can about God’s truth. We must ask God to lead us, to help us resist the temptation to fight fire with fire when people stir up trouble. We need never concern ourselves about people’s reactions when we’re walking in God’s truth. Reflection question: What would focusing on God’s truth look like in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Isgur and David French invite  former D.C. Circuit judges Tom Griffith and David Tatel to discuss relationships, judicial independence, and what it means to be a “former” judge. But first, bar complaints and the White House ballroom injunction.  The Agenda: –⁠The worst of the worst, District Judge edition⁠ –Someone file a bar complaint! –⁠We're the least surprised when the White House injunction came down⁠ –Disagreeing respectfully  –What's next for judges after they retire? –Breaking news Order Sarah's book⁠ here.⁠ Advisory Opinions is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of our articles, members-only newsletters, and bonus podcast episodes—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Clayton, a Utah Snow Survey data collection officer discusses the soil moisture boost provide by summer's monsoonal rains, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff provides an update on current sales and lodging tax data, as well as the chamber's $1million budget cut after a low-snow winter and Utah Valley University professor Greg Jackson previews his Park City Song Summit panel discussion — "A Discourse in Civility" — which highlights historical political discord and finding a path forward despite current divisions.

Episode 1016 puts Tone Policing on trial, tracing the long history of the powerful lecturing the powerless about civility while dodging the actual substance of their protests — from abolitionists to MLK to anti-war marchers, memory-holed by CNN in 2005. Driftglass and Blue Gal revisit David Brooks' unhinged 2005 meltdown over Harry Reid daring to question the Iraq War intelligence, proving that the Tone Police always overreact hardest exactly when someone hits a nerve. That pattern plays out live this week when Jon Ossoff makes one factually accurate remark about Trump's laziness and his aide, Natalie Harp, triggering a Fox News meltdown, a Newt Gingrich tantrum, and a media firestorm that made "Natalie Harp" the most-searched name in Washington. The episode's verdict is simple: until Democrats are out from under MAGA fascism, f**k Courtesy Class.Links for this episode: The Guardian:  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/trump-white-house-attacks2005 NBC Transcript:  https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna9438988The Hill: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6036115-ossoff-calls-trump-crook/Stay in Touch! Email: proleftpodcast@gmail.com Website: proleftpod.com Support via Patreon: patreon.com/proleftpod or Donate in the Venmo App @proleftpodMail: The Professional Left, PO Box 9133, Springfield, Illinois, 62791Support the show

Philip Clark and listeners to Nightlife are joined by the News Breakdown regular contributor to deliberate over decorum in politics, and to explore the art of not always playing nice. 

John describes the harrowing aftermath of severe tornadoes that recently devastated his Indiana community. He shares personal accounts of living without power or running water, highlighting both the beauty of neighbors helping neighbors and the disturbing breakdown of social civility at local gas stations. Pajak reflects on the fragility of modern society when basic resources become scarce, noting how quickly desperation can lead to aggression and greed. Throughout the episode, he emphasizes the importance of maintaining a servant's heart and exercising self-control during times of extreme stress. It's a somber reminder to appreciate everyday blessings and to prioritize family safety while offering grace to others as they navigate the long recovery process. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more:  https://plus.mcievents.com/EquipExpo2026?RefId=PAJAK   LCR Summit (October 18 & 19th, 2026, Louisville, KY)Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. https://www.lcrmedianetwork.com/ Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit www.Yardbook.com  Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK   Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! https://www.instagram.com/mrproducerusa/   Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year. https://www.greenfrogwebdesign.com/johnpajak

Michael sits down with Frederick J. Ryan Jr., former chief of staff to Ronald Reagan and chair of the Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, to ask whether America can find common ground again. From Reagan and Tip O'Neill to social media outrage, sports, Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart, Ryan shares lessons from the new Civility Handbook on rebuilding connection in a deeply divided country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Civility Dead in America? The Truth About Online Hate & Who's Really Behind It Is America really becoming more hateful—or is social media giving us a dangerously distorted picture of who we actually are? Oprah Winfrey has limited online comments after dealing with relentless negativity. Perez Hilton has faced vicious attacks online even while sharing images of himself injured and hospitalized. Scroll through social media or watch the news long enough and it can feel like basic human decency has disappeared. But is civility actually dead in America—or are a relatively small number of people making the country appear far more hateful than it really is? On today's The Karel Cast, Karel looks beyond the outrage and examines what research tells us about who is actually creating all that toxicity. Studies of misinformation and social media behavior have found astonishing concentrations of activity among small groups of users. Research has found that a tiny fraction of accounts can be responsible for an enormous percentage of misinformation being shared online. Other studies have found that a relatively small percentage of active users generate a disproportionate share of toxic comments. Political conversation may be even more distorted. Research suggests that a small minority of users creates the overwhelming majority of political posts—potentially turning social media into a funhouse mirror of American society, where the loudest, angriest voices appear much more representative than they actually are. So maybe America isn't as hateful as your feed makes it look. Maybe most people aren't screaming at strangers, obsessing over politics or attacking celebrities online. Maybe we're allowing a comparatively small group of extremely active people—and algorithms designed to amplify engagement—to shape our perception of millions of ordinary Americans. Then, Karel turns to food. British comedian Mo Gilligan investigates the enormous industrial poultry and fast-food system in Netflix's new documentary Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy. From ultra-processed food and human health to factory farming, animal welfare, pollution, workers and the enormous hidden costs behind cheap fried chicken, the documentary asks an uncomfortable question: What are we really paying for inexpensive industrial food? For Karel, who is vegan, it's another powerful reminder of why walking away from the industrial animal-food system can benefit animals, people and the planet. Today on The Karel Cast: • Is civility actually disappearing in America? • Why does social media seem so much angrier than everyday life? • How many people are really responsible for online misinformation and toxicity? • Are algorithms giving us a false picture of American society? • Why do celebrities like Oprah step away from online comments? • What does the hatred directed at Perez Hilton tell us about internet culture? • What does Big Chicken reveal about America's industrial food system? • And could knowing who's really creating all this noise help the rest of us stop being manipulated by it? The internet may be furious. America may not be. Tell me in the comments: Do you think Americans have actually become less civil—or has social media simply made the worst among us impossible to ignore? Support The Karel Cast on Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel Watch, like, comment and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast streams LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker and other major podcast platforms. You can also follow Karel on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, recording artist and writer based in Las Vegas, joined by his little service girl, Ember.

John talks with former New York Governor David Paterson about the erosion of civility in modern American politics, contrasting current hostility with a lost era of bipartisan cooperation.

Civic friendship is not a nicety. For self-governing people, it is a necessity. What happens to a democracy when citizens stop seeing each other as citizens at all? Robert P. George is Princeton's McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions (and known for his enduring friendship with Cornel West) argues that “the collapse of civic friendship is a catastrophic threat to public life.” In this bonus segment from his November 2020 conversation with Evan Rosa, Robert George presents the difference between civility and mere ‘politesse; the habit of wrapping our emotions so tightly around our convictions that we assume a posture of infallibility; and the intellectual humility it takes to consider that a political enemy might have something to teach us as a civic friend. They also discuss the courage required to break ranks—George recounts how he and West, from opposite political poles, each found themselves treated as heretics in 2016 for declining to back their respective party's nominee—and why he urges his students and his own children to cultivate humility, open-mindedness, and courage, knowing exactly what it can cost to stand by a conscientious belief. Episode Highlights ”Civic friendship is actually important for all sorts of policies, but for a self-governing people, for a democratic people, civic friendship is really critically important.” ”But if we do, as we are prone to do, wrap our emotions too tightly around our convictions, then we become dogmatists. Then we become unwilling to consider the possibility that we might be wrong and that a critic might be right.” ”This is hard, but it takes humility to recognize that I might be wrong, not merely about the less important superficial and more trivial things of life, but I might be wrong even about the most important things.” ”Civic friendship, civility is not just politesse … Civility is something deeper. It is genuinely listening to the guy who disagrees with you … listening with an openness to learning, considering whether in fact he might be right.” ”You can't have an open mind unless you have intellectual humility.” ”You can become a heretic very fast by breaking ranks, even on a single issue, if the issue was even moderately important.” ”So I really encourage my young people … to try to develop the virtues of intellectual humility, open-mindedness, and courage, because sometimes courage is going to be needed.” About Robert P. George Robert P. George is the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University and director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. A legal philosopher and public intellectual, he has chaired the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and served on the President's Council on Bioethics and the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. His books include ”Making Men Moral,” ”In Defense of Natural Law,” and ”Seeking Truth and Speaking Truth,” and, with Cornel West, ”Truth Matters,” a dialogue on fruitful disagreement. A West Virginia native, he plays bluegrass banjo and guitar. Helpful Links and Resources Civic Friendship, Courageous Humility, and Seeking Truth Together, Episode 38 and the full interview for this clip: https://faith.yale.edu/media/civic-friendship-courageous-humility-and-seeking-truth-together Robert P. George's website: https://robertpgeorge.com/ Robert P. George on X: https://twitter.com/McCormickProf Seeking Truth and Speaking Truth: Law and Morality in Our Cultural Moment, George's most recent book: https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/seeking-truth-speaking-truth/ Truth Matters: A Dialogue on Fruitful Disagreement in an Age of Division, by Robert P. George and Cornel West: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Truth-Matters/Robert-P-George/9798888451700 Making Men Moral: Civil Liberties and Public Morality, George's best-known scholarly book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/making-men-moral-9780198260240 Election of 1800, from the Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia at Monticello: https://www.monticello.org/encyclopedia/election-1800 Show Notes Civic friendship: indispensable and necessary for a self-governing people Fellow citizens recast as enemies to be defeated and destroyed Are elections as existential contests?—with the losing side expecting retaliation, the winning side claiming the norms Breakdown near the founding of the Republic The election of 1800, incumbent John Adams against Thomas Jefferson: https://www.monticello.org/encyclopedia/election-1800 Federalists seeing Jeffersonians as carriers of the French Revolution; Jeffersonians seeing Federalists as would-be British monarchists Antebellum America: North and South unable to imagine sharing one republic Is our identity constructed around belief? Emotional investment in conviction as a good thing in itself Wrapping emotions too tightly, and the slide into dogmatism A practical posture of infallibility Disagreement recoded as moral defect, and friendship ruled out Intellectual humility as the missing virtue Being wrong about the most important things, not just the trivial ones Civility as more than politesse Listening with an openness to learning, not waiting for a turn to speak Honoring the other as a rational creature with something to teach Open-mindedness without paralysis A conservative and a democratic socialist as frequent interlocutors: https://www.cornelwest.com/about/ Courage as a civic virtue Tribalism in formal institutions and informal friend circles alike Becoming a heretic by breaking ranks on a single issue Excommunication, suspicion, and the social cost of independent thought Two friends at opposite poles, both out of step in 2016 Counsel to students and to his own children: humility, open-mindedness, courage #CivicFriendship #IntellectualHumility #Civility #Polarization #RobertPGeorge #CornelWest #FaithAndCulture #ForTheLifeOfTheWorld Production Notes This podcast featured Robert George Hosted and Produced by Evan Rosa Production assistance and editing by Noah Senthil A Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/about Support For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Hoffman Estates Mayor wants more civility at meetings full 49 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:34:35 +0000 U4mTo56snUq9TZ40UvnHLcm55B5DV9tn news Chicago All Local news Hoffman Estates Mayor wants more civility at meetings A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?fe

This episode is a rambling, laugh-out-loud tour through small annoyances and the oddities of modern life. Our hosts trade stories about their worst jobs — from overnight biscuit-making to Amazon shifts — and the ridiculous reasons people get fired. They riff on pet peeves like slow walkers monopolizing sidewalks and loud phone conversations while checking out. Debates spiral into whether a hot dog is a sandwich, if Pop-Tarts are ravioli, and which way toilet paper should hang. With nostalgic detours about malls, drive-ins and punk rock, the conversation is chaotic, relatable and unapologetically silly.

Hoffman Estates Mayor wants more civility at meetings full 49 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:34:35 +0000 U4mTo56snUq9TZ40UvnHLcm55B5DV9tn news Chicago All Local news Hoffman Estates Mayor wants more civility at meetings A dive into the top headlines in Chicago, delivering the news you need in 10 minutes or less multiple times a day from WBBM Newsradio. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?fe

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Former North Carolina Supreme Court judge Mark Martin was scheduled to participate in a panel discussion ahead of the 250th birthday of America. But according to the Carolina Journal, he withdrew from the event after threats of violence against him and the event. Ironically, the panel was slated to discuss political civility.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

He's the much-watched governor making political headlines—but long before Wes Moore was the governor of Maryland, his wife Dawn Moore was a political superstar there. In this rare joint sitdown, they join Brittany Packnett Cunningham for a wide-ranging conversation about public service, governing through one of America's most politically turbulent moments, and what it's like to be the only Black First Family of a state right now.. They also tackle the Trump administration's impact on Maryland, and address controversies around reparations, data centers, and women's leadership. Then, Brittany is joined by Dr. Brittney Cooper for Untrending news—including the tragic death of 16-year-old Juliana Nzita; what's up with gender testing in women's tennis; and all the joy on display during WNBA All-Star Weekend.   Mentioned in this episode: Politics, Morality and Civility by Václav Havel https://ttf.org/product/politics-morality-and-civility/ 

As calls for accountability over the pandemic continue to grow, Mike asks whether age should shield public officials from facing the consequences of their actions, or whether the search for answers should continue regardless of how much time has passed. He also turns his attention to the political battles still unfolding in Washington, arguing that restoring trust in government requires both meaningful action and a renewed commitment to civility—even in the midst of today's most heated debates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode continues season five's exploration of aromatherapy, essential oils, archetypes, and seasonality, with Episode 8 featuring Carrot Seed (Daucus carota) essential oil and the Hera goddess archetype. Essential Aromatica blends the art and science of aromatherapy, seasonal and lunar themes, and plant-based wisdom for listeners seeking an expanded aromatic education.In this episode, I explore Hera's original civic sovereignty—governance, continuity, and civility—in real-world moments when social order falters. We are in mid-summer, when heat amplifies Zeus and Ares, and the need for Hera's stabilizing container becomes apparent, but only when she removes herself and things fall apart.I then turn to Carrot Seed essential oil as a mature, mid-to-late summer aromatic ally: dry, earthy, unadorned, and structurally supportive. This plant and its essential oil are utterly Hera. I share its grounding and continuity-focused qualities, share my poem written for Queen Anne's Lace, and offer essential oil guidance and safety notes. [1, 2, 3]Find the full plant profile here: https://nycaromatica.com/carrot-seed-essential-oil/Find the poem here: https://nycaromatica.com/a-poem-for-queen-annes-lace/Keywords: aromatherapy, essential oils, plant medicine, olfaction, herbalism, archetypes, goddess Hera, carrot seed essential oil, civics, Greek gods, Greek goddesses, botanical intelligence, seasonal wellness, depth psychology

Camas resident Anthony Teso responds to Rob Anderson's column criticizing Indivisible Greater Vancouver, arguing that Anderson's use of anonymous sourcing and word-counting sidesteps the substantive questions about executive power, mass deportation, and defiance of courts that the group's language raises. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-lesson-of-the-1930s-is-not-that-the-people-warning-about-fascism-were-too-rude/ #Opinion #ClarkCounty #IndivisibleGreaterVancouver #RobAnderson #CivicDiscourse #Politics #WashingtonState #LetterToTheEditor

Ever wonder why some leaders build unbreakable teams while others fuel endless conflict? In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn explores how true civility comes from one essential skill: seeing through the other person's eyes—strengthens relationships and drives real business results. (Watch Now!) Rob Artigo: Ray, as you know, a couple of times each month we do a video […]

We are subjected to the temptations of confusion, cynicism, and nihilism like never before. So many pressures, including new ones, seemingly by the day, push us in these directions. What formative things can we do to help ourselves and our society be a part of a hopeful story instead? Two of our Trinity Forum Senior Fellows, psychiatrist Curt Thompson and columnist David French, come from different disciplines, but in this episode, they provide complementary insights into the hopeful practices of thought and action we're all looking for. This episode was recorded live at the 2025 gathering of the Trinity Forum Senior Fellows in Washington, DC. The moderator is Trinity Forum President Cherie Harder.Go deeper into the topics discussed with these Trinity Forum Readings:The Federalist Papers (with an introduction by David French)The Purchase of a Soul by Victor HugoPolitics, Morality, & Civility by Václav HavelOn Friendship by Marcus Tullius Cicero

63 MinutesSome Strong LanguageJ Burden is a content creator and the host of The J. Burden Show on YouTube and all podcatchers. J comes on the show to look at the themes presented in the Caddyshack movies from the 80s.J's SubstackJ's PatreonJ's YouTube ChannelJ's Find My Frens PagePete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

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Sean Sullivan speaks with Todd Stacy about the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, political civility, bipartisan housing legislation, and Alabama political news. Mike Bunn of Historic Blakeley State Park joins later to preview upcoming raptor programs, river cruises, and regional history events. The hour also includes listener reaction, Regions Arena discussion, and a look at the growing potential of 3D-printed housing. 

George Washington is perhaps the most familiar figure in American history. But most people really only know the image of him they see in marble statues and patriotic paintings. Behind those symbols was a real man: ambitious, self-taught, intensely concerned with honor, and constantly wrestling with the immense responsibilities history placed on his shoulders.In celebration of America's 250th birthday, we're taking an extended look at the life of the man more responsible than anyone else for the nation's founding. Here to unpack that life for us is H.W. Brands, a historian and the author of a new biography of Washington, American Patriarch. Brands traces Washington's journey from a young Virginia surveyor to military commander, founding father, and first president. Along the way, we discuss how Washington's upbringing shaped his character, why he became a surprisingly effective military leader despite losing more battles than he won, how he held together a fragile revolutionary army, how he shaped the presidency through the precedents he set, and whether a leader like Washington could still succeed today.Resources Related to the PodcastH.W.'s previous appearances on the AoM podcast:Episode #696: Theodore Roosevelt, The Last RomanticEpisode #908: Would You Have Been a Patriot or a Loyalist?AoM Podcast #223: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and Valiant AmbitionAoM Podcast #366: Teach Yourself Like George WashingtonAoM Podcast #719: The Surprising Pessimism of America's Founding FathersAoM Article: George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and ConversationConnect With H.W. BrandsH.W. on SubstackH.W.'s faculty page 00:00 Introduction01:53 About the book American Patriarch03:03 Washington's childhood & Virginia gentry upbringing06:54 Self-education, surveying, and early ambition11:47 First military mission to the Ohio country17:11 The French and Indian War & Washington's baptism under fire24:44 Washington marries Martha Custis33:57 Washington takes command of the Continental Army40:17 Military strategy: how Washington won by not losing46:41 Holding the army together at Valley Forge55:57 Washington as first president & setting precedents1:09:56 The Farewell Address & legacy1:10:15 What Washington teaches us todaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Dr. Will Moreland.

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 Dr. Will Moreland.

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 Dr. Will Moreland.

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 Dr. Will Moreland.

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 Dr. Will Moreland.