Podcasts about coalitions

We just wrapped up our first ever live show in Wyoming (naturally), and we had a blast!! Thank you so much to the Jackson Hole Jewish Community for hosting us, to the amazing listeners who traveled to be there, and to our special guest Nadav Eyal, who you all know from Call Me Back, Yediot Achronot, and his substack Between Us. You can and should also follow him on X and Instagram.Good for the Jews is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.If you like, you can also watch this episode on YouTube, and check out more photos on our Instagram! * We cover all this and more with Nadav:* What the Heck is goin on in Israeli politics??* What the polls are saying, and what can change it.* People who hate Israel won't change their mind if Bibi loses…but it will be easier* Israel needs to get out of the news cycle* Can the next Israeli government have Arab parties in its coalition?* Diplomacy vs. Strength, The Rebbe vs. Nadav* Iron wall, not Sparta* The American mindset is the minority mindset - and we Israelis can learn from that.* Mainstrea media is the worst form of media - except for all the others.* Only follow journalists who can lose their jobs for telling the truth.* Notes from the trenches of Columbia University.* If it walks like a terrorist and talks like a terrorist, it's a terrorist - even if it's Jewish.Again thank you to the amazing community of Jackson Hole for making this happen! Where should we have our next live show? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe

With The Hawks investigating corruption at Knysna Municipality amid a failing intervention, Ron Weissenberg of The Accountability Group (TAG) tells Chris Steyn why interventions and money are not the solution. “They tend to paper over the problems and they address… emergencies on a short-term basis. However, when the money ends and the resources are withdrawn, we are left with exactly the same staff complement, the same management, the same issues around leadership and it's effectively taking almost an infant to just before walking stage and as a toddler and then leaving them alone thereafter.” As for the failure of “King Maker” Coalitions, Weissenberg says: “Voters appear...to like the concept of coalitions. But toxic coalitions don't like voters. And what happens is that great intentions, great speeches and a great playbook often results in quite the opposite. And you have the unfortunate situation where human nature, self-interest comes into play and...very quickly these coalitions move into managing the coalition rather than managing the municipality or the local authority. And that exacerbates service delivery…” While voters across the country hope for better municipal governance after the LGEs in November, Weissenberg advises residents how to use current legislation to pressurise political parties or individual independents into more appropriate action.

Mandy Wiener speaks to Political Analyst, Professor Susan Booysen about her opinion piece about the opinion polls being guides to political life, death, and coalitions. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time Stamps:00:01:00 Intros00:00:35 HAND ON IMPRESSIONS + Gears of War: E-Day Joins Steam Top 10 Best-Sellers | The Coalitions BEST Gears In Franchise History?0059:00 With ALL of the Sweeping and impactful changes Asha Sharma has made in her 1st 8 months, what are some of the things you want to see improved, changed OR removed?01:43:00 Outros and Special Message To The Community

This week it's NVIDIA Nemotron Ultra through Perplexity - my sub is running out soon. It made some pretty amazing mistakes and totally made up the references list at the end. I dunno, stick to making chips fellas cause this is a bit shit. Still, it's better than nothing. The clankers are still doing okay at the shownotes thing. Enjoy! --------SummaryMr. Insider and Hong Kong Jack open with the passing of Melbourne matriarch Kath Pettingill (91) and the grim, darkly comic history of the Pettingill–Allen clan — Dennis “Dr Death” Allen, the Stevenson Street fortress, and the Wall Street executions. They pivot to Victoria's suppression-order addiction (half the national total) and the Ralph Carr rape conviction that took 48 hours to un-suppress, then dissect IBAC's Operation Richmond into the UFU/CFA/FRV stitch-up — six years, no corruption findings, just “serious and concerning conduct.”Cross the border to NSW: ICAC's Operation Rosne is live, Jean‑Claude Perrottet is squirming in the box as Nassif's $2M bribe tapes play, and Jeremy Greenwood is ghosting from London. A detour through minority-government history (Gillard–Greens–Oakeshott–Windsor) segues into a housing-market stoush: banks forecasting −10%, the Budget saying +2%, and Tanya Plibersek claiming “best time ever for first‑home buyers.”The Cambridge sociologist Jason Arday unravels — non-verbal till 11, 600 miles in six days, 30 marathons in 35 days, a brain tumour, 7‑Up kid, £5.5M raised, AI‑written resignation letter — and the ABC's Four Corners hiring ex‑Mongol Mahmoud Fazal is flagged for next week. Fauci's diaries, RFK Jr.'s peptide purge, and COVID revisionism draw a furious rant. Ukraine's drone supremacy, PLA drone investment, and why NATO spending metrics miss the point.Sport: Trump's “club champ” grift, Geelong's secret concussion waiver (chaired by AFL Commission boss Craig Drummond), the wildcard-round tanking farce driven by betting partners, Tasmania signing Nigel Lappin, and Carlton's miraculous turnaround under Josh Fraser — Harry DeMattia, Jagga Smith, Wade Derksen, and a game plan now built on turnover footy. Matthew Stokes on club culture and troubled players. The Hundred's kid‑focused gimmickry, AFLW Ireland's skill explosion at North Sydney Oval, and a teaser on NRL/AFL media capture for next week.Timeline Time Segment0:25 Intro & Housekeeping – 7 Aug 2026, Hong Kong weather (“it's called summer”), Melbourne heat.1:18 Kath Pettingill & the Pettingill–Allen Dynasty – “Granny Evil” dies at 91; Dennis Allen (Mr Death), Peter Allen, Victor Pierce, Wall Street murders, Stevenson Street Richmond/Cremorne, Brian Murphy's $1,400/week payoff, chainsaws & 44‑gallon drums.7:03 Victoria's Suppression‑Order Addiction – >50% of national total; Ralph Carr (Dusty Martin's ex‑manager) convicted of raping employee; 48‑hour delay lifting suppression; “if you've got money you get away with it.”12:29 IBAC Operation Richmond (UFU/CFA/FRV) – Six‑year inquiry; “serious & concerning conduct” but no corrupt conduct; political fix for metropolitan/country fire boundary; “vanilla ICAC” vs NSW theatre; Dan Andrews' golf clubs.20:39 NSW ICAC Operation Rosne – Young Liberal operatives (Assaf, Ellis, Greenwood, Perrottet brothers); Jean Nassif ($2M bribe allegation, now in Lebanon), Michael O'Hara, Catholic Schools NSW (Dallas McInerney); targeting David Elliott & Building Commissioner David Chandler; Jean‑Claude Perrottet in the box, audio ambush.32:41 Minority Government & Coalitions of Convenience – Gillard–Greens–Oakeshott–Windsor “wedding ceremony”; Paul Kelly's verdict; “you don't need formal agreements”; Jim Cairns 1970s parallel; all the 2010 plotters now in gaming.40:52 Housing Market: Crash or Soft Landing? – Banks: −10% / $230B wiped; Budget: +2%; Tanya Plibersek's “best time ever” claim; negative equity, bank forbearance, 1990s commercial‑property playbook.46:30 Cambridge Professor Jason Arday: Fantasist or Fraud? – Youngest Black professor; didn't speak till 11, illiterate till 18, 600 miles/6 days, 30 marathons/35 days (last 9 with hairline fracture), 7‑Up claim, £5.5M raised (walked back), brain tumour during PhD; Cambridge defends, then folds; AI‑written resignation letter; Guardian pile‑on; “sociology standards are fuzzy.”51:23 ABC Four Corners & Mahmoud Fazal – Ex‑Mongols sergeant‑at‑arms hired; journalistic ethics vs “great life story”; teed up for next episode.56:34 Fauci, RFK Jr & COVID Revisionism – Fauci takes the Fifth; HHS servers now under Kennedy; “ICUs were empty” lie; double‑blind placebo ethics (Salk polio regret); FDA pulls six peptides off ban list with zero human data; “grifters at 4,000% markup”; healthcare workers threatened.1:04:05 Ukraine–Russia: Drone Wars & Asymmetric Shift – Ukrainians lead in AI‑guided, radar‑invisible drones; defender's advantage today ≠ tomorrow; PLA investing heavily; US big‑bureaucracy lag; Taiwan lesson — boots still needed.1:08:56 Golf: Trump's “Club Championship” – 80‑yo, 180‑yard drive, four‑handicap in prime; member confirms nudging, caddy collusion, card‑swapping; “four or five handicap? I'd never play again.”1:10:48 AFL: Geelong's Secret Concussion Deal – Undisclosed player, multiple concussions, waiver signed, cleared by board (chair Craig Drummond → AFL Commission chair); rival clubs furious; enforceability doubtful; “Geelong get umpired different.”1:14:41 Wildcard Round Tanking & Betting Partners – Greg Swan memo: “pick on merit or scrutiny”; Fremantle 2023 precedent; clubs 6–10 resting stars to keep week off; bookies complain → “don't bet that week.”1:17:13 Tasmania Devils: Nigel Lappin as Head of Development – “Best development coach in the comp”; development = sustained success (cf. Geelong under Lappin).1:18:45 Carlton's Blues Revival – Josh Fraser interim; Voss “coached like everyone was Michael Voss”; Fraser: “back yourselves”; turnover footy now elite (1st/2nd in every stat vs Brisbane); Harry DeMattia, Jagga Smith, Taylor Byrne; Wade Derksen's Darwin-to-rookie fairytale; Curnow→Sydney, Florent/Hayward win‑win; Jacob Weitering return looms.1:27:41 Matthew Stokes on Club Culture & Troubled Players – Ex‑Cat's own history; secrecy enables; consequences (pay cuts) needed; “don't let it fester inside the four walls.”1:29:25 Cricket: The Hundred (UK) – 100 balls, 5/10‑ball blocks, 20‑ball max per bowler; ECB: “engage 7–10 year olds”; dominates July/August; “poor man's T20,” wallpaper cricket; IPL money > Hundred money.1:34:21 AFLW: Ireland v Australia at North Sydney Oval – Sell‑out, Irish diaspora everywhere; skills unrecognisable from Year 1; Gaelic football base; “terrific spectacle.”1:36:09 NRL/AFL Media Capture Teaser – Gus Gould fined $20K for “game's stupid”; concussion denialism; AFL.com/ NRL.com in‑house content; “incestuous relationship” — deep dive next week.1:38:43 Wrap – Episode 167 recorded 7 Aug; thanks to Hong Kong Jack; see you next week.People & Entities MentionedCategory NamesCategory NamesMelbourne Underworld Kath Pettingill, Dennis Allen, Peter Allen, Victor Pierce, Vicki Pierce, Brian Murphy, Jack (Murphy's sidekick), Dennis “Dr Death” AllenVictorian Politics/Law Ralph Carr, IBAC, Operation Richmond, UFU, CFA, MFB, FRV, Dan Andrews, Craig Drummond (AFL Commission), Premier Ben CarrollNSW Politics/ICAC Jean‑Claude & Charles Perrottet, Robert Assaf, Christian Ellis, Jeremy Greenwood, Jean Nassif, Michael O'Hara, Dallas McInerney, Damien Tudehope, ICAC Operation RosneFederal/Historical Julia Gillard, Bob Brown, Adam Bandt, Wayne Swan, Tony Windsor, Rob Oakeshott, Jim Cairns, Gough Whitlam, Kevin Rudd, Stephen ConroyHousing/Economy Tanya Plibersek, RBA, major banksAcademia/Media Jason Arday (Cambridge), The Guardian, Mahmoud Fazal (Four Corners), ABCCOVID/Health Anthony Fauci, RFK Jr, FDA, NIH, HHSGeopolitics/Defence Ukraine, Russia, PLA, Taiwan, NATO GDP metricsSport — Golf Donald TrumpAFL Geelong Cats, Craig Drummond, Greg Swan, Fremantle, Ross Lyon, Tasmania Devils, Nigel Lappin, Carlton, Michael Voss, Josh Fraser, Harry DeMattia, Jagga Smith, Taylor Byrne, Wade Derksen, Charlie Curnow, Ollie Florent, Jack Hayward, Jacob Weitering, Matthew StokesCricket ECB, The Hundred, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, IPLAFLW Ireland women's team, North Sydney OvalMedia Gus Gould, Phil Gould, AFL Media, NRL MediaLinks & References (for show notes)IBAC Operation Richmond Report — https://www.ibac.vic.gov.au/investigations/operation-richmondNSW ICAC Operation Rosne Hearings (live) — https://www.icac.nsw.gov.au/operation-rosneRalph Carr Conviction & Suppression Order Lift — The Age / Herald Sun (early Aug 2026)Cambridge / Jason Arday Coverage — The Guardian “Grotesque racism” piece; Times Higher Education investigationFDA Peptide Decision (6 peptides delisted) — Federal Register / FDA press release, late July 2026AFL Wildcard Round & Tanking Memo — AFL.com.au / The Age (Greg Swan memo leak)Tasmania Devils Announce Nigel Lappin — AFL.com.au / The Mercury (early Aug 2026)The Hundred 2026 Schedule & Rules — ECB / Sky SportsAFLW Ireland v Australia Highlights — Kayo / Fox Footy / AFLW YouTube

The Democratic Party: From Kennedy to Today In this episode of Mining the Media, G.K. opens with his talking points and makes an observation that unknowingly sets the stage perfectly for Dave's Crusty's Corner. G.K. argues that if common sense prevailed across America, we would recognize that most Americans are somewhere near the political center—between the 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock positions. Most Americans love their families, value their faith, and love their country. Yet it is often the voices on the extreme left and right that seem to dominate our political landscape. Dave picks up that theme in Crusty's Corner with "The Democratic Party: From Kennedy to Today." Looking culturally, historically, and biblically at the Democratic Party from the generation of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy to the present, Dave explains that politics does not shape culture nearly as much as underlying worldviews shape both culture and politics. Once objective truth is rejected and people begin determining truth for themselves, everything downstream eventually moves with it. Political parties change. Platforms change. Coalitions change. Cultures change. But God's truth does not. As Dave reminds listeners, Christians should never evaluate Scripture through politics. We must evaluate politics—and every other worldview—through the unchanging truth of God's Word. Please be sure to visit our website at www.miningthemedia.com and share it with your friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors.

As technology rapidly changes and a health human resource crisis continues, it is critical for our health systems to adapt, innovate, and lead with compassion. Today, our guests reflect on the balance between technological intelligence and human connection, and how humans and AI can amplify each other's strengths – so everyone can thrive. Guests: Jimmy Yang, Managing Director-Canada Health Industry and Portfolio Lead, Accenture Dr. Andy Smith, President and CEO, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre   Summary: 00:00 Live at eHealth 00:35 Meet the Guests 03:12 Purpose and Partners 03:56 Why Humans and AI 09:25 Ambition and Diversity 12:26 Coalitions and Guardrails 16:11 Supporting the Workforce 20:34 AI Costs and Humanity 25:33 Hopes and Wrap Up Music: RetroFuture Clean and Breakdown, by Kevin MacLeod. Used under Creative Commons.

Host Licia Cianetti talks to Venezuelan democracy activist and co-founder of the World Liberty Congress Leopoldo López. As part of PPP's ongoing collaboration with the Journal of Democracy they discuss Leopoldo's recent article on Democracy in an Age of Networked Control. They discuss the technological challenges that democracy activists worldwide face today, and how some activists are rethinking their use of technology to elude the infrastructure of control and create new infrastructures for freedom. Guest: Leopoldo López is a Venezuelan democracy activist and the cofounder of the World Liberty Congress, which is a global network that connects democracy advocates and leaders from across the world. From 2014 to 2020 he was imprisoned for leading peaceful protests and civil resistance against the regime of Nicolás Maduro. Currently he is a Fellow at the Wilson Center. Presenter: Licia Cianetti is Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham and Founding Deputy Director of CEDAR. She is the Principal Investigator of an upcoming research project on “Resisting Inter-Scalar Authoritarian Networks and Coalitions” (funded by the EU under Horizon Europe grant no. 101286676). Transcript here The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. 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

Host Licia Cianetti talks to Venezuelan democracy activist and co-founder of the World Liberty Congress Leopoldo López. As part of PPP's ongoing collaboration with the Journal of Democracy they discuss Leopoldo's recent article on Democracy in an Age of Networked Control. They discuss the technological challenges that democracy activists worldwide face today, and how some activists are rethinking their use of technology to elude the infrastructure of control and create new infrastructures for freedom. Guest: Leopoldo López is a Venezuelan democracy activist and the cofounder of the World Liberty Congress, which is a global network that connects democracy advocates and leaders from across the world. From 2014 to 2020 he was imprisoned for leading peaceful protests and civil resistance against the regime of Nicolás Maduro. Currently he is a Fellow at the Wilson Center. Presenter: Licia Cianetti is Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham and Founding Deputy Director of CEDAR. She is the Principal Investigator of an upcoming research project on “Resisting Inter-Scalar Authoritarian Networks and Coalitions” (funded by the EU under Horizon Europe grant no. 101286676). Transcript here The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Host Licia Cianetti talks to Venezuelan democracy activist and co-founder of the World Liberty Congress Leopoldo López. As part of PPP's ongoing collaboration with the Journal of Democracy they discuss Leopoldo's recent article on Democracy in an Age of Networked Control. They discuss the technological challenges that democracy activists worldwide face today, and how some activists are rethinking their use of technology to elude the infrastructure of control and create new infrastructures for freedom. Guest: Leopoldo López is a Venezuelan democracy activist and the cofounder of the World Liberty Congress, which is a global network that connects democracy advocates and leaders from across the world. From 2014 to 2020 he was imprisoned for leading peaceful protests and civil resistance against the regime of Nicolás Maduro. Currently he is a Fellow at the Wilson Center. Presenter: Licia Cianetti is Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham and Founding Deputy Director of CEDAR. She is the Principal Investigator of an upcoming research project on “Resisting Inter-Scalar Authoritarian Networks and Coalitions” (funded by the EU under Horizon Europe grant no. 101286676). Transcript here The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

Host Licia Cianetti talks to Venezuelan democracy activist and co-founder of the World Liberty Congress Leopoldo López. As part of PPP's ongoing collaboration with the Journal of Democracy they discuss Leopoldo's recent article on Democracy in an Age of Networked Control. They discuss the technological challenges that democracy activists worldwide face today, and how some activists are rethinking their use of technology to elude the infrastructure of control and create new infrastructures for freedom. Guest: Leopoldo López is a Venezuelan democracy activist and the cofounder of the World Liberty Congress, which is a global network that connects democracy advocates and leaders from across the world. From 2014 to 2020 he was imprisoned for leading peaceful protests and civil resistance against the regime of Nicolás Maduro. Currently he is a Fellow at the Wilson Center. Presenter: Licia Cianetti is Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham and Founding Deputy Director of CEDAR. She is the Principal Investigator of an upcoming research project on “Resisting Inter-Scalar Authoritarian Networks and Coalitions” (funded by the EU under Horizon Europe grant no. 101286676). Transcript here The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Host Licia Cianetti talks to Venezuelan democracy activist and co-founder of the World Liberty Congress Leopoldo López. As part of PPP's ongoing collaboration with the Journal of Democracy they discuss Leopoldo's recent article on Democracy in an Age of Networked Control. They discuss the technological challenges that democracy activists worldwide face today, and how some activists are rethinking their use of technology to elude the infrastructure of control and create new infrastructures for freedom. Guest: Leopoldo López is a Venezuelan democracy activist and the cofounder of the World Liberty Congress, which is a global network that connects democracy advocates and leaders from across the world. From 2014 to 2020 he was imprisoned for leading peaceful protests and civil resistance against the regime of Nicolás Maduro. Currently he is a Fellow at the Wilson Center. Presenter: Licia Cianetti is Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham and Founding Deputy Director of CEDAR. She is the Principal Investigator of an upcoming research project on “Resisting Inter-Scalar Authoritarian Networks and Coalitions” (funded by the EU under Horizon Europe grant no. 101286676). Transcript here The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology

The different between the Democrat and the Republican coalitions. The waring malcontents in the Democrat base. Errors in leadership in America's wars. Was Trump lying when he said we would be in and out of Iran in 4-5 weeks? Mamdani wants to arrest Netanyahu.Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Carolina recently experienced the largest measles outbreak in modern American history, and for Dr. Huntley, who lives and works in the state, this wasn't a distant headline. It was a story unfolding in her own backyard. In this episode, Dr. Huntley sits down with Scott Thorpe, Executive Director of the Southern Alliance for Public Health Leadership, to unpack what actually happened in Spartanburg and what helped bring the outbreak under control. They also talk about why the real work is only beginning now that the crisis has passed. Resources ▶️ Join the PHEC Podcast Community ▶️ Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes ▶️ DrCHHuntley, Public Health & Epidemiology Consulting  

In this incisive episode of CURE America, Donald T. Eason, President of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) and host of the program, sits down with Marty Danenfelser, CURE's Vice President for Government Relations and Coalitions, for a thoughtful and principled examination of why the integrity of our elections remains the indispensable foundation for meaningful policy reform. As President Trump has emphasized — and as CURE has urged in its communications with congressional leadership — the swift passage of Budget Reconciliation 3.0 represents a critical opportunity to advance long-stalled priorities. These include expanding genuine education freedom by removing the arbitrary governor opt-in barrier to the federal tax credit for Scholarship Granting Organizations, as well as ending the use of federal funds to support harmful medical interventions on minors. Drawing on CURE's established policy work, Eason and Danenfelser explore how secure and honest elections are not merely a procedural concern, but the essential safeguard that allows the American people to translate their convictions about faith, family, and freedom into durable law. Without confidence in the electoral process, the very possibility of sustained progress on behalf of America's children and distressed communities remains in jeopardy. Join Donald T. Eason and Marty Danenfelser for a substantive discussion that connects the defense of election integrity to the urgent legislative imperative of Reconciliation 3.0.

Qahir Dhanani is a Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group, where he leads engagements with multilateral and international financial institutions, as well as with donor and philanthropic agencies. Prior to joining BCG, Qahir held senior positions at the World Bank, including Advisor to the CEO, and began his career at the Aga Khan Development Network. Born in Kenya and raised in Canada, Qahir brings a deeply international perspective to his work on development finance, institutional reform, and global governance. He joined us for this conversation in a personal capacity. We open by exploring Qahir's personal journey into the world of multilateralism, shaped by his family's move from Kenya to Canada at the dawn of the first Gulf War. From there, we ask Qahir to define multilateralism beyond the summits and headlines, and he makes the case that international cooperation quietly underpins the mundane parts of everyday life - from telecommunications to air travel. We trace the evolution of multilateral institutions across decades of geopolitical change & discuss why today's talk of institutional gridlock echoes tensions the system has weathered before, from the Cold War to the end of globalization's heyday.The conversation turns to the concept of "variable geometry" and the growing role of coalitions of small & middle powers in tackling shared challenges, from digital governance to AI regulation. We explore Qahir's co-authored article in Devex on the priorities facing the incoming UN Secretary-General, discussing the difference between acting as a custodian versus an architect of the institution, and what it will take to rebuild trust with citizens, politicians, and UN staff alike. Qahir also shares a memorable analogy about institutional "salamander rules" to explain how bureaucratic processes calcify over time and how AI could help institutions become faster & leaner without abandoning the safeguards that matter. We close by discussing how the private sector's relationship with multilateral institutions is shifting from transactional to collaborative, and why the next wave of innovation and investment opportunity lies in Africa.*****Qahir DhananiBCG: https://www.bcg.com/about/people/experts/qahir-dhanani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qahir *****Mihaela Carstei, Paul M. Bisca, & Johan Bjurman Bergman co-host F-World: The Fragility Podcast. X: https://x.com/fworldpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fworldpodcast/Website: https://f-world.orgMusic:"Tornado" by Wintergatan. This track can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net. Video editing by: Alex Mitran - Facebook (facebook.com/alexmmitran), X (x.com/alexmmitran),or LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/alexmmitran)EPISODE RESOURCES:Qahir Dhanani, Jim Larson, “Thenext UN chief must architect a new era of multilateralism,” DEVEX, March 11, 2026https://www.devex.com/news/the-next-un-chief-must-architect-a-new-era-of-multilateralism-112027TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Intro00:01:20 Qahir's background00:03:45 What is multilateralism & what has it brought us?00:08:07 Responding to the critique that multilateral institutions are stuck in the past00:12:42 Is globalization the driving force of multilateralism: Variable geometry and coalitions00:14:54 The cost of systemic fragmentation00:17:45 Sovereignty vs. shared benefit – the case for mini-lateral cooperation00:21:09 Digital sovereignty & the case for global AI governance00:25:22 Custodian vs. architect: what the next UN Secretary General must be00:29:30 Reform, modernization, & representation – the challenges ahead00:34:58 Rebuilding trust & cutting through institutional bureaucracy00:40:21 Using AI to streamline institutions without cutting corners00:43:07 What does the private sector want from multilateral reform?00:48:14 Public-private partnership in practice00:51:01 Innovation & investment opportunities beyond Europe and the US00:55:05 Advice for the next UN Secretary-General

Electoral Shifts Toward U.S. Cooperation in Peru and Colombia. Evan Ellis. Keiko Fujimori in Peru and Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia have secured victories, pledging to join U.S.-led regional security coalitions. Both leaders inherit nations plagued by record-high coca production and expanded criminal groups. Their success is viewed as critical for regional stability and counter-cartel efforts in the Americas. (6)1971

Michael Lange, New York City based writer, researcher, strategist, and political organizer, digs into the demographics of who voted for the DSA candidates in New York City's June primary, both for Congress and for state legislative offices, and what it tells us about political power in New York. Photo: NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Congressional candidate Claire Valdez speaks during a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rally at Kings Theater on June 18, 2026 in New York City. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani ahead of next week's primary, and the start of early voting on Saturday, as the pair campaigned for Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier, who are challenging incumbents in Democratic primary contests. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you a pro-life leader looking to amplify your impact through unity and collaboration? In this episode of the Prolife Team Podcast, Jacob sits down with Carolyn from Life Matters Worldwide to discuss the vital role of state coalitions in a post-Dobbs world. Discover how working together can transform your local community and help bring our nation back to life.In this deep dive, Carolyn shares the history of Life Matters Worldwide and the birth of the Coalition Leadership Network. Following the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the movement has seen a growing need to strengthen state-level efforts to support pregnancy centers on the front lines. The conversation explores how regional alliances, shared resources, and a united voice can influence both policy and culture more effectively than working in isolation.Jacob and Carolyn also discuss the practicalities of leadership, from navigating state funding to implementing innovative tools like telecare to reach care deserts. You will hear encouraging biblical reflections on the importance of unity over uniformity and why caring for the leaders in this movement is essential for long-term success. Whether you are a clinic director or a dedicated advocate, this episode offers a roadmap for building a more connected and sustainable pro-life network.Links mentioned in the podcast about virtual teams:https://www.heartbeatinternational.org/resources/store/heartbeat-academy/telecare-toolkithttps://www.heartbeatinternational.org/join-the-high-risk-response-networkSend us Fan MailSupport the show

Day Break | The Truth About America Is Going Global --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:15 – Terris E. Todd, Director of Coalitions & Outreach for the Project 21 Black Leadership Network. Todd discusses the importance of fatherhood, particularly within Black communities, and explores how strong families, mentorship, faith, and community leadership can positively impact future generations. 28:12 – Dr. Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Chief Scientific Officer at The Wellness Company. McCullough discusses recently released documents concerning U.S.-funded biological research laboratories around the world and the ongoing debate surrounding government transparency and oversight. He also addresses concerns about tick-borne illnesses during summer months, Lyme disease prevention, and preparedness strategies for individuals seeking access to critical medications. 38:23 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:20 – Gregory Wrightstone, geologist, Executive Director of the CO2 Coalition, and bestselling author of A Very Convenient Warming. Wrightstone discusses utility regulation, energy markets, and concerns that monopoly utility structures may contribute to higher costs for consumers while limiting competition and choice. 57:36 – Diana Furchtgott-Roth, economist, policy expert, and Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation (EPRINC). Furchtgott-Roth examines declining oil prices and explains what lower energy costs could mean for inflation, consumer spending, economic growth, and the broader U.S. economy. 1:06:33 – Carrie Sheffield, Director of the Center for AI and Technology at Independent Women. Sheffield discusses a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing focused on healthcare price transparency and efforts to provide consumers with clearer information about healthcare costs and pricing. 1:16:49 - Monologue 1:25:45 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, storyteller, and Michigan travel expert. Rademacher highlights festivals, community events, outdoor activities, and travel destinations taking place across Michigan during the week and upcoming weekend. 1:33:55 – Tim Golding, Michigan State Director for Americans for Prosperity. Golding discusses AFP-Michigan's concerns regarding proposed public subsidies connected to Detroit's Renaissance Center redevelopment and examines broader questions about taxpayer-funded economic development incentives. 1:44:49 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses the role of personal beliefs and expression in professional sports, examining debates over religious messages, league policies, and whether sports organizations should regulate or promote certain forms of social, political, or religious expression by athletes. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 19 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/rulxGa_tTeE

Let's talk PBM's.  What even is a P-B-M? Pharmacy benefit managers have been around since the 1960's, although back then, they were basically claims processors. Things changed in the 80's and 90's following the first iteration of ERISA when employers saw PBMs as potential cost containment strategies. The industry continued to explode until 2007 when CVS acquired Caremark, and now the market is really consolidated into just three major players. Why does this matter? Well, PBMs control just about everything drug-related in the US these days, and that includes the cost. Given that we have not seen the promised drop in drug prices, Americans and employers are still bearing the burden of this bloated and broken system.  To unpack how this works and what folks are doing about it, we invited back Shawn Gremminger, the President and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions. His organization works with regional coalitions of employers to help them advance health policy, leverage their collective power, and drive market change.

This is Part 2 of my conversation with Stacey Gordon. In this episode, we zoom out to the bigger issue: the systems people have been naming for decades—and why this moment feels louder, messier, and harder to navigate.We talk about how increased access to information has raised awareness, but also created an environment where misinformation spreads fast and people struggle to separate truth from narrative. We also connect the dots to workplace realities—pay disparity, the value of institutional knowledge, retention, and why DEI practitioners can't do this work in silos. Coalitions matter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deiafter5.substack.com/subscribe

Send us Fan MailWhen resources are limited, nonprofits often assume they need more funding. But what if scarcity is actually the catalyst for stronger partnerships? In this episode, Van Ton-Quinlivan, Founder and CEO of Futuro Health, shares how nonprofits, employers, educators, and community organizations can align around common goals to solve workforce challenges and create lasting social impact.If you're searching for nonprofit partnership strategies that create measurable impact, this conversation delivers a powerful framework for building coalitions, aligning stakeholders, and solving complex workforce challenges.Organizations can achieve more by working together rather than operating in isolation. As healthcare systems across the country face critical workforce shortages, Futuro Health has built a nationally recognized model that brings employers, educational institutions, and community organizations together to develop credentialed healthcare workers at scale.Throughout the discussion, Van explains why "workforce development is a team sport, not an individual sport" and how successful collaborations depend on every partner contributing what they do best. Rather than attempting to solve every problem internally, organizations can "braid" resources, expertise, funding, and relationships to create outcomes that no single organization could achieve alone.The conversation explores the demographic realities driving workforce shortages, including Van's memorable "12-7-4" framework that illustrates the shrinking ratio of working-age adults supporting an aging population. For nonprofit leaders, this serves as a powerful example of how to communicate complex challenges in a way that inspires action.Viewers will also learn how leaders can create urgency, build coalition support, establish common ground among diverse stakeholders, and guide organizations through change. Van shares lessons from leading major workforce initiatives, growing public investment, and helping Futuro Health achieve nearly 90% program completion rates while serving adult learners across multiple states.One of the most compelling insights comes when Van explains: "The role of a leader is really to figure out where the common grounds are when you're building cross-sector collaboration."Whether you're building community partnerships, launching workforce programs, leading organizational change, or seeking innovative ways to expand impact despite limited resources, this episode offers valuable leadership lessons for the business of nonprofits.  00:00:00 Introduction to Futuro Health 00:01:41 Solving the Healthcare Workforce Crisis 00:06:37 The 12-7-4 Demographic Reality 00:09:27 Why Scarcity Creates Better Partnerships 00:10:31 The Three-Legged Stool of Workforce Development 00:12:30 Braiding Resources Instead of Working Alone 00:15:25 Building Cross-Sector Collaboration 00:16:42 Creating Context for Organizational Change 00:18:59 Why Coalitions Accelerate Progress 00:20:24 Turning Long-Term Funding Into Innovation 00:23:56 What a Win-Win-Win Partnership Looks Like 00:26:27 Finding Common Ground to Solve Big Problems #TheNonprofitShow #NonprofitPartnerships #PartnershipStrategyFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us  Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!  12:30pm ET   11:30am CT  10:30am MT  9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

June 3, 2026 ~ Justen Daniels from the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities highlights efforts to curb teen binge drinking and drunk driving as graduation season ramps up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 for 6/1/26 Drew welcomes Dr. Ken Craycraft to discuss his piece on the Blessed Virgin and political life (2:01). Topics: how Our Lady responds (7:53), and mixing politics and religion (12:38). Then, Charles Hilu from The Dispatch joins Drew to discuss his recent feature about a coalition of pro-lifers and progressives opposing assisted suicide (30:46). Topics: finding common ground (34:53), the uphill battle pro-lifers face (38:30), lessons from other countries (42:53), and one caller who wants legalized assisted suicide (47:42). Links: Dr. Craycraft's Piece https://x.com/krcraycraft Charles' Feature x.com/charleshilu73

We're all seeing how geoeconomic tensions are affecting the supply of key resources, including mined minerals and fuels together with food and other biological resources. My guest, Dr Jack Barrie, is the lead author of a recent World Economic Forum white paper, The Future of Materials Systems: cooperation opportunities in a Multipolar World. In the context of today's world of competing regions and powers - where the multilateral system is really struggling to make progress – Jack and his contributors set out to answer an important question: how do we keep progress going? Dr Jack Barrie is an independent global advisor and researcher specialising in the circular economy, with more than 15 years' experience working at the intersection of policy, international trade, and material value chains. Most recently, Jack led the Global Materials Collaboration at the World Economic Forum, developing scenarios for international cooperation on materials and circularity to support economic resilience, climate action, and nature-positive outcomes. He has held several global advisory roles, including as a member of the UK Government Circular Economy Task Force and as a specialist advisor to UNECE on ESG traceability of sustainable value chains in the circular economy. Jack is also a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development's Global Circularity Protocol. He holds a PhD in circular economy innovation policy from the University of Strathclyde, alongside further degrees from the University of Cambridge, the University of Edinburgh, and Aalborg University. We'll discuss the findings of the World Economic Forum white paper, including its key recommendations and how we make those tangible. Jack also shares some surprising insights about how governments are using the circular economy, and why he sees some of those strategies as deeply problematic.

Is bloc voting a useful way to understand British politics? Should Labour and The Green Party collaborate? What's going on on houseboat internet forums?Joining Carys is  Nick Anstead, Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at LSE.Nick and Carys discuss bloc voting, water companies, Zack Polanski's council tax and local government coalitionsSupport us on www.patreon.com/OverTheTopUnderTheRadar ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@overunderpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to the newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.overunderpod.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on all socials @‌over_under_pod_Links:https://bsky.app/profile/nickanstead.bsky.socialhttps://open.substack.com/pub/channel4news/p/exclusive-how-polluting-water-companies?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

Carla Wallace, co-founder of LSURJ (Louisville Standing Up for Racial Justice) and of Louisville's Fairness Campaign, as well as inductee into the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame, was the featured speaker at Forward Radio's 9th Anniversary Celebration. She spoke on building coalitions in an era of encroaching authoritarianism and finding areas of commonality among diverse groups of people and organizations. Following her talk were brief remarks made by Ruth Newman, general manager of Forward Radio, promoting what she's calling CollaboRadio, which asks nonprofits and other groups to make use of community radio's shared communications platform to reach out into the community to help synchronize and expand grassroots efforts to resist inhumane, unethical acts and to strengthen community ties.

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Katie Batza on their recently published book, AIDS in the Heartland: How Unlikely Coalitions Created a Blueprint for LGBTQ Politics. Published by the University of North Carolina Press, AIDS in the Heartland demonstrates the unique collaborations of crop duster pilots, church van drivers, nuns, tribal leaders, and synagogue ladies in places such as decommissioned convents, backyard barbecues, high school gyms, and city parks that fostered loud, radical queer politics and homonormative strategies alike. As a result, Batza contends with the respectability of the heart of the nation and how it prevails as core values in national LBGTQ political strategies today. Histories of AIDS in the United States typically regard San Francisco and New York to be the epicenters of the crisis. The Midwest, if considered at all, appears as a footnote to the social, medical, and political struggles of coastal queer communities and communities of color. But the US heartland cultivated its own distinct strategies for survival that became the surprising and lasting blueprint for LGBTQ politics today. Though AIDS cases were relatively low compared to the coasts, the conservative political and religious landscape, lack of medical infrastructure, and diffuse gay communities brought Midwesterners together in unexpected ways. Unearthing this complex story, health activism expert Katie Batza masterfully illustrates the diversity, resilience, innovation, and influence of the Midwest's responses to the AIDS epidemic. Katie Batza is chair of women, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Kansas and the author of Before AIDS: Gay Health Politics in the 1970s. Their research explores the intersection of sexuality, health, and politics in the late 20th-century United States. Donna Doan Anderson is a research assistant professor in History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Maile Aihua Young is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities at the University of Texas-Medical Branch. 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

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Katie Batza on their recently published book, AIDS in the Heartland: How Unlikely Coalitions Created a Blueprint for LGBTQ Politics. Published by the University of North Carolina Press, AIDS in the Heartland demonstrates the unique collaborations of crop duster pilots, church van drivers, nuns, tribal leaders, and synagogue ladies in places such as decommissioned convents, backyard barbecues, high school gyms, and city parks that fostered loud, radical queer politics and homonormative strategies alike. As a result, Batza contends with the respectability of the heart of the nation and how it prevails as core values in national LBGTQ political strategies today. Histories of AIDS in the United States typically regard San Francisco and New York to be the epicenters of the crisis. The Midwest, if considered at all, appears as a footnote to the social, medical, and political struggles of coastal queer communities and communities of color. But the US heartland cultivated its own distinct strategies for survival that became the surprising and lasting blueprint for LGBTQ politics today. Though AIDS cases were relatively low compared to the coasts, the conservative political and religious landscape, lack of medical infrastructure, and diffuse gay communities brought Midwesterners together in unexpected ways. Unearthing this complex story, health activism expert Katie Batza masterfully illustrates the diversity, resilience, innovation, and influence of the Midwest's responses to the AIDS epidemic. Katie Batza is chair of women, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Kansas and the author of Before AIDS: Gay Health Politics in the 1970s. Their research explores the intersection of sexuality, health, and politics in the late 20th-century United States. Donna Doan Anderson is a research assistant professor in History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Maile Aihua Young is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities at the University of Texas-Medical Branch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Katie Batza on their recently published book, AIDS in the Heartland: How Unlikely Coalitions Created a Blueprint for LGBTQ Politics. Published by the University of North Carolina Press, AIDS in the Heartland demonstrates the unique collaborations of crop duster pilots, church van drivers, nuns, tribal leaders, and synagogue ladies in places such as decommissioned convents, backyard barbecues, high school gyms, and city parks that fostered loud, radical queer politics and homonormative strategies alike. As a result, Batza contends with the respectability of the heart of the nation and how it prevails as core values in national LBGTQ political strategies today. Histories of AIDS in the United States typically regard San Francisco and New York to be the epicenters of the crisis. The Midwest, if considered at all, appears as a footnote to the social, medical, and political struggles of coastal queer communities and communities of color. But the US heartland cultivated its own distinct strategies for survival that became the surprising and lasting blueprint for LGBTQ politics today. Though AIDS cases were relatively low compared to the coasts, the conservative political and religious landscape, lack of medical infrastructure, and diffuse gay communities brought Midwesterners together in unexpected ways. Unearthing this complex story, health activism expert Katie Batza masterfully illustrates the diversity, resilience, innovation, and influence of the Midwest's responses to the AIDS epidemic. Katie Batza is chair of women, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Kansas and the author of Before AIDS: Gay Health Politics in the 1970s. Their research explores the intersection of sexuality, health, and politics in the late 20th-century United States. Donna Doan Anderson is a research assistant professor in History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Maile Aihua Young is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities at the University of Texas-Medical Branch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Katie Batza on their recently published book, AIDS in the Heartland: How Unlikely Coalitions Created a Blueprint for LGBTQ Politics. Published by the University of North Carolina Press, AIDS in the Heartland demonstrates the unique collaborations of crop duster pilots, church van drivers, nuns, tribal leaders, and synagogue ladies in places such as decommissioned convents, backyard barbecues, high school gyms, and city parks that fostered loud, radical queer politics and homonormative strategies alike. As a result, Batza contends with the respectability of the heart of the nation and how it prevails as core values in national LBGTQ political strategies today. Histories of AIDS in the United States typically regard San Francisco and New York to be the epicenters of the crisis. The Midwest, if considered at all, appears as a footnote to the social, medical, and political struggles of coastal queer communities and communities of color. But the US heartland cultivated its own distinct strategies for survival that became the surprising and lasting blueprint for LGBTQ politics today. Though AIDS cases were relatively low compared to the coasts, the conservative political and religious landscape, lack of medical infrastructure, and diffuse gay communities brought Midwesterners together in unexpected ways. Unearthing this complex story, health activism expert Katie Batza masterfully illustrates the diversity, resilience, innovation, and influence of the Midwest's responses to the AIDS epidemic. Katie Batza is chair of women, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Kansas and the author of Before AIDS: Gay Health Politics in the 1970s. Their research explores the intersection of sexuality, health, and politics in the late 20th-century United States. Donna Doan Anderson is a research assistant professor in History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Maile Aihua Young is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities at the University of Texas-Medical Branch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/lgbtq-studies

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Katie Batza on their recently published book, AIDS in the Heartland: How Unlikely Coalitions Created a Blueprint for LGBTQ Politics. Published by the University of North Carolina Press, AIDS in the Heartland demonstrates the unique collaborations of crop duster pilots, church van drivers, nuns, tribal leaders, and synagogue ladies in places such as decommissioned convents, backyard barbecues, high school gyms, and city parks that fostered loud, radical queer politics and homonormative strategies alike. As a result, Batza contends with the respectability of the heart of the nation and how it prevails as core values in national LBGTQ political strategies today. Histories of AIDS in the United States typically regard San Francisco and New York to be the epicenters of the crisis. The Midwest, if considered at all, appears as a footnote to the social, medical, and political struggles of coastal queer communities and communities of color. But the US heartland cultivated its own distinct strategies for survival that became the surprising and lasting blueprint for LGBTQ politics today. Though AIDS cases were relatively low compared to the coasts, the conservative political and religious landscape, lack of medical infrastructure, and diffuse gay communities brought Midwesterners together in unexpected ways. Unearthing this complex story, health activism expert Katie Batza masterfully illustrates the diversity, resilience, innovation, and influence of the Midwest's responses to the AIDS epidemic. Katie Batza is chair of women, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Kansas and the author of Before AIDS: Gay Health Politics in the 1970s. Their research explores the intersection of sexuality, health, and politics in the late 20th-century United States. Donna Doan Anderson is a research assistant professor in History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Maile Aihua Young is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities at the University of Texas-Medical Branch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Katie Batza on their recently published book, AIDS in the Heartland: How Unlikely Coalitions Created a Blueprint for LGBTQ Politics. Published by the University of North Carolina Press, AIDS in the Heartland demonstrates the unique collaborations of crop duster pilots, church van drivers, nuns, tribal leaders, and synagogue ladies in places such as decommissioned convents, backyard barbecues, high school gyms, and city parks that fostered loud, radical queer politics and homonormative strategies alike. As a result, Batza contends with the respectability of the heart of the nation and how it prevails as core values in national LBGTQ political strategies today. Histories of AIDS in the United States typically regard San Francisco and New York to be the epicenters of the crisis. The Midwest, if considered at all, appears as a footnote to the social, medical, and political struggles of coastal queer communities and communities of color. But the US heartland cultivated its own distinct strategies for survival that became the surprising and lasting blueprint for LGBTQ politics today. Though AIDS cases were relatively low compared to the coasts, the conservative political and religious landscape, lack of medical infrastructure, and diffuse gay communities brought Midwesterners together in unexpected ways. Unearthing this complex story, health activism expert Katie Batza masterfully illustrates the diversity, resilience, innovation, and influence of the Midwest's responses to the AIDS epidemic. Katie Batza is chair of women, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Kansas and the author of Before AIDS: Gay Health Politics in the 1970s. Their research explores the intersection of sexuality, health, and politics in the late 20th-century United States. Donna Doan Anderson is a research assistant professor in History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Maile Aihua Young is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities at the University of Texas-Medical Branch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Katie Batza on their recently published book, AIDS in the Heartland: How Unlikely Coalitions Created a Blueprint for LGBTQ Politics. Published by the University of North Carolina Press, AIDS in the Heartland demonstrates the unique collaborations of crop duster pilots, church van drivers, nuns, tribal leaders, and synagogue ladies in places such as decommissioned convents, backyard barbecues, high school gyms, and city parks that fostered loud, radical queer politics and homonormative strategies alike. As a result, Batza contends with the respectability of the heart of the nation and how it prevails as core values in national LBGTQ political strategies today. Histories of AIDS in the United States typically regard San Francisco and New York to be the epicenters of the crisis. The Midwest, if considered at all, appears as a footnote to the social, medical, and political struggles of coastal queer communities and communities of color. But the US heartland cultivated its own distinct strategies for survival that became the surprising and lasting blueprint for LGBTQ politics today. Though AIDS cases were relatively low compared to the coasts, the conservative political and religious landscape, lack of medical infrastructure, and diffuse gay communities brought Midwesterners together in unexpected ways. Unearthing this complex story, health activism expert Katie Batza masterfully illustrates the diversity, resilience, innovation, and influence of the Midwest's responses to the AIDS epidemic. Katie Batza is chair of women, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Kansas and the author of Before AIDS: Gay Health Politics in the 1970s. Their research explores the intersection of sexuality, health, and politics in the late 20th-century United States. Donna Doan Anderson is a research assistant professor in History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Maile Aihua Young is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities at the University of Texas-Medical Branch.

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Katie Batza on their recently published book, AIDS in the Heartland: How Unlikely Coalitions Created a Blueprint for LGBTQ Politics. Published by the University of North Carolina Press, AIDS in the Heartland demonstrates the unique collaborations of crop duster pilots, church van drivers, nuns, tribal leaders, and synagogue ladies in places such as decommissioned convents, backyard barbecues, high school gyms, and city parks that fostered loud, radical queer politics and homonormative strategies alike. As a result, Batza contends with the respectability of the heart of the nation and how it prevails as core values in national LBGTQ political strategies today. Histories of AIDS in the United States typically regard San Francisco and New York to be the epicenters of the crisis. The Midwest, if considered at all, appears as a footnote to the social, medical, and political struggles of coastal queer communities and communities of color. But the US heartland cultivated its own distinct strategies for survival that became the surprising and lasting blueprint for LGBTQ politics today. Though AIDS cases were relatively low compared to the coasts, the conservative political and religious landscape, lack of medical infrastructure, and diffuse gay communities brought Midwesterners together in unexpected ways. Unearthing this complex story, health activism expert Katie Batza masterfully illustrates the diversity, resilience, innovation, and influence of the Midwest's responses to the AIDS epidemic. Katie Batza is chair of women, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Kansas and the author of Before AIDS: Gay Health Politics in the 1970s. Their research explores the intersection of sexuality, health, and politics in the late 20th-century United States. Donna Doan Anderson is a research assistant professor in History at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Maile Aihua Young is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Bioethics and Health Humanities at the University of Texas-Medical Branch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) recap elections happening all around Europe, from Hungary to Slovenia. They go in depth on the key players and analyze what the results mean, both domestically and for the continent as a whole. They also touch on the recent Italian Referendums and a state election in Germany. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our GoFundMe or by joining our Patreon. All proceeds go to improving our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElects https://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

This Seed Chat explores the growing consolidation of global seed ownership and the implications of patenting life. Farmer Greg and Bill McDorman dive into the history of seed patent law, the rise of corporate control, and the tension between industrial agriculture and traditional seed saving. They highlight global efforts, especially in Europe, to resist seed patents and protect biodiversity. The episode emphasizes seed saving as both a practical skill and a powerful act of resilience and autonomy.Key TopicsCorporate consolidation of global seed ownershipSeed patenting and intellectual property rightsSupreme Court case Diamond v. Chakrabarty (1980)Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA)Utility patents vs. plant breeder protectionsEuropean coalition: No Patents on SeedsRole of NGOs and international advocacyOpen Source Seed Initiative (OSSI)Center for Food Safety legal effortsETC Group and global seed policy researchOrganic Seed Alliance publicationsSeed saving as resistance and resilienceGenetic diversity and climate adaptationIndustrial agriculture vs. small-scale seed savingKey Questions AnsweredWho controls the world's seeds?A small number of multinational corporations dominate the global seed market, controlling a significant percentage of commercial seed distribution. This concentration is driven by mergers, acquisitions, and patent protections that favor industrial agriculture.How did seed patenting become legal?The 1980 Supreme Court ruling in Diamond v. Chakrabarty opened the door for patenting living organisms. This decision enabled utility patents on seeds, allowing companies to claim ownership over genetically modified—and later even conventionally bred—plants.What was the original compromise to protect seed breeders?The Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA) provided a 20-year protection period for breeders while still allowing farmers to save seeds and researchers to use protected varieties. This balance has been eroded by utility patents.Why are seed patents controversial?Seed patents restrict farmers from saving seeds and limit other breeders from using patented genetics. This undermines traditional agricultural practices and reduces biodiversity.What is being done globally to resist seed patents?Organizations like No Patents on Seeds in Europe mobilize public campaigns, monitor patent filings, and challenge approvals. Coalitions of NGOs are working to influence policy and raise awareness.What is the Open Source Seed Initiative?OSSI is a movement that protects seeds from patenting by creating a legal framework that ensures varieties remain freely available for use, breeding, and saving.Why is seed saving important?Seed saving preserves genetic diversity, strengthens local food systems, and gives growers autonomy. It's a foundational practice that has sustained agriculture for over 10,000 years.Is seed saving difficult?No—contrary to common belief, seed saving is simple at a small scale. The complexity often associated with it comes from industrial agriculture requirements, not backyard or community gardening.Episode HighlightsGlobal seed ownership is increasingly concentrated among a few corporations.The 1980 Supreme Court ruling enabled the patenting of life forms.The PVPA once balanced breeder rights with farmer freedoms.Utility patents now restrict both seed saving and research.European NGOs have mobilized hundreds of thousands against seed patents.Seed saving is accessible, resilient, and historically proven.Genetic diversity is critical for adapting to climate change.Local seed saving builds community and food sovereignty.Calls to Action & ResourcesJoin Live Seed Chats - https://seedchat.orgLearn about seed freedom advocacy - https://www.no-patents-on-seeds.orgExplore open-source seeds - https://osseeds.orgSupport legal advocacy - https://www.centerforfoodsafety.orgNo Patents On Seeds - https://www.no-patents-on-seeds.org/enOrganic Seed Alliance - https://seedalliance.org/A Guide to Seed Intellectual Property Rights - https://seedalliance.org/publications/a-guide-to-seed-intellectual-property-rights/Penn Parmenter - https://www.pennandcordsgarden.com/Seed The Untold Story - https://www.seedthemovie.comEmail Bill at elmoclap@proton.me CanadaNational Farmers Union - Save Our Seed - https://www.nfu.ca/learn/save-our-seed/Seed Change - https://weseedchange.org/etc Group - Research global seed policy — https://www.etcgroup.orgVisit UrbanFarm.org/981 for the show notes and links on this episode! Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges. You can chat with Greg to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

"Vivement la VIe République" entend-on depuis le début de la contestation contre la réforme des retraites... Alors que l'on parle régulièrement de la crise que traverse la démocratie française aujourd'hui, l'Histoire a peut-être des choses à nous apprendre. Comment sommes-nous passés d'une République à une autre depuis plus de deux siècles ? Quelles crises ont conduit à la fin de chacun de ces régimes ? Peut-on en tirer des enseignements pour réfléchir à la fin de la Ve ? Réponses dans cette série de podcasts avec Nicolas Roussellier, historien, auteur du livre devenu un classique La force de gouverner. Le pouvoir exécutif en France, XIXe-XXIe siècles (Gallimard). Dans ce troisième épisode, on analyse la longévité de la IIIe République.Retrouvez tous les détails de notre série de podcasts ici et inscrivez-vous à notre newsletter.Episode 1 : La Ière République : naissance d'un régime à la françaiseEpisode 2 : La IIème République : le spectre du pouvoir personnelEpisode 3 : La IIIème République : la recette d'un régime qui dureL'équipe :Écriture et présentation : Charlotte BarisMontage : Ambre RosalaRéalisation : Jules KrotRédaction en chef : Xavier YvonAlternante : Marion GalardCrédits : Echoes of France (La marseillaise), Django Reinhardt, Un peuple et son roi, de Pierre Schoeller, télévision Suisse Romande, INA, L'aventure c'est l'aventure, Claude Lelouch, Les Inconnus, Public SénatMusique et habillage : Emmanuel Herschon / Studio TorrentCrédits image : Keith Lance / Nastasic / iStockphoto / L'ExpressLogo : Anne-Laure Chapelain / Thibaut ZschieschePour nous écrire : laloupe@lexpress.fr Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

6. Fragmentation of British PoliticsGuest: Simon Constable. Simon Constable analyzes the fragmentation within the UK's Labor majority and the emergence of the Green Party. Polling suggests voters are divided among tactical coalitions, making leadership challenges difficult for Prime Minister Starmer. (6)1866 PERU IRONCLADS

While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two years. Wealth concentration in the United States is top of mind these days. While it's tempting to see this as a recent trend, it is instructive to look at what was happening in American politics decades ago and see how many of these forces were set in motion in the 1970's.  Kim talks with Prof. David Gibbs about his book, Revolt of the Rich, How the Politics of the 1970s Widened America's Class Divide. Prof. Gibbs reviews decisions that were made during the Nixon and Carter administrations that continue to reverberate in our world today.  For example, during the first oil shock in the early 1970s, President Nixon actively worked to keep oil prices high to support the Shah of Iran and to prop up the dollar.  The result was financialization and deindustrialization. Later in the decade, President Carter was central to the trend of deregulation.  The net effect of these decisions was an erosion of the foundations of the American middle class.  Technical note: we had an issue with one of the microphones on this interview that affected the sound quality.  Sorry if this affects your enjoyment of this episode. Background on David Gibbs: David N. Gibbs is professor of history at the University of Arizona, whose past research has emphasized political conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, and Afghanistan. He has published extensively in academic journals as well as the London Guardian, Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor, Le Monde Diplomatique, Salon, and Jacobin. His third and most recent book is entitled: Revolt of the Rich: How the Politics of the 1970s Widened America's Class Divide. His detailed personal website is at: https://dgibbs.arizona.edu/ Resources: Buy Revolt of the Rich on Bookshop.org  (00:00) Introduction to the Radical Sabbatical Podcast (01:33) The Oil Crisis of the 1970s (04:46) Nixon's Role in the Oil Price Increase (09:59) Petrodollars and U.S. Economic Power (12:37) Financialization and Deindustrialization (15:05) Impact on Ordinary Americans (18:28) The Revolt of the Rich (21:34) The Shift in Economic Power (24:41) Political and Economic Alternatives (26:01) The Evolution of Taxation and Economic Policies (27:48) The Shift in Political Ideologies (30:18) Coalitions and the Rise of the Christian Right (32:30) Economic Conservatism and Social Issues (36:00 )Navigating Economic Uncertainty (40:43) Building Inclusive Economies (46:30) The Consequences of Inequality and Austerity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PREVIEW FOR LATER. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven analyzes how the war in Iran triggers energy shortages, fueling the rise of Germany's AFD and France's National Rally. These shifts threaten to create ungovernable coalitions and disrupt mainstream European stability. (4)1839 RHINELAND-PALATINATE

In this episode, host Donald T. Eason sits down one-on-one with CURE's Vice President of Government Relations and Coalitions, Marty Dannenfelser—a Washington veteran with over 40 years of experience in policy advocacy—for a candid, in-depth conversation on the key issues shaping American families, faith, and freedom in 2026.   Together they explore the real-world impact of President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts (the "one big, beautiful bill" signed in 2025), including expanded child and adoption credits, new Trump Accounts that provide a $1,000 government seed for newborns plus up to $5,000 in annual family contributions, locked-in senior deductions, and average family savings of $1,700–$3,400 already appearing on tax returns.   The discussion dives into the ongoing fight for school choice through scholarship-granting organizations—why the Senate parliamentarian blocked a straightforward federal tax credit, how blue-state governors are refusing to opt in, and the momentum behind Reconciliation 2.0 to restore full credits so parents can direct education dollars away from indoctrination and toward options that best serve their children.   They cover protections to keep Social Security and Medicare solvent by preventing misuse, the SAVE America Act's commonsense provisions (proof of citizenship to register, photo ID to vote, fairness in women's sports, and safeguards for minors against irreversible gender procedures), the serious abortion pill crisis (mail-order and telehealth loopholes bypassing safety rules and state pro-life laws, resulting in documented harms, coercion, and deaths), and major religious liberty advances—from Supreme Court victories influenced by Trump appointees to executive actions defending faith-based adoption, medical conscience rights, school prayer, and parental authority.   Marty reflects on four decades in D.C., sharing insights on declining civility since the Reagan era, brutal judicial nomination battles, the Dobbs leak, and what it will take to rebuild trust and deliver results for everyday Americans.   This faith-grounded, no-nonsense conversation delivers policy wins, honest challenges, and a clear vision for restoring opportunity, protecting life, securing elections, defending faith, and empowering parents and families.   Tune in now for this essential update from CURE America—stay informed and engaged!  

On this WPN Call #532, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Barbara Ledeen, who served as the Director of Communications at the Department of Defense for 8 years during the Reagan Administration. She previously served for 6 years as the Director of Coalitions for the Senate Republican Conference, and for 16 years on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Barbara is also the Founder and Director of the Independent Women's Forum, as well as she is the widow of the recently deceased Michael Ledeen, a historian who was one of the first Western writers to analyze the 1979 Iranian revolution. Barbara, along with Joseph Glover, give detailed insights on the War in Iran.      Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord.     Follow us on social media:  facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org

What are your 'practices for togetherness'?...In this special episode, Abbie shares the recording of a panel she participated in, titled, 'Hope, Agency, and Community: Practices for Togetherness' at the Taos Institute's Co-Creating Social Worlds Symposium. Panel facilitator, Somer Saleh, guides Abbie and her fellow panelists, Chris Hoff and Mario Ismael Espinoza, through a conversation about coalitions, wisdom keepers, interpersonal power, shared precarity, curiosity, story-seeking, imagination, and more. ...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann....CMM Institute SubstackCMM Institute Events Page…⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Explore all things CMM Institute here.

PREVIEW FOR LATER: Husain Haqqani explores why European and Arab allies hesitate to support U.S. efforts against Iran. Tensions rise as President Trump's rhetoric alienates partners, leaving them skeptical of joining military coalitions without clear, prior coordination. (2)1879

What if employers just stopped offering healthcare benefits to their employees? Could that happen? If the astronomical cost of healthcare keeps expanding, some employers will have no choice. That's where our guest this week comes in. Shawn Gremminger is the President and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions. His organization works with regional coalitions of employers to help them advance health policy, leverage their collective power, and drive market change. In this episode, we talk about some examples of what that looks like in real time and how things like direct contracting may help employers continue to offer benefits while staying in business.  Known for his wide-ranging policy expertise, and government relations experience, Shawn brings to the National Alliance a successful record of working with coalitions, employers and other healthcare purchasers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders toward the mission of achieving high-quality, affordable, equitable healthcare. He began his career as a lobbyist for the Children's Hospital Association and has since held senior leadership roles at Families USA and America's Essential Hospitals.

For this week's podcast episode, host Kristin Hayes chats with Resources for the Future (RFF) Fellow Milan Elkerbout alongside Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor and RFF University Fellow and Board Member Catherine Wolfram to make sense of the significant new global launch of the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets at last year's 30th Conference of the Parties. In accordance with a key tenet of the Paris Agreement, the declaration of the Open Coalition establishes formal—and actionable—intent for the participating countries to align on a shared global framework for carbon markets. Elkerbout and Wolfram characterize this initiative as a sign of adapting to new dynamics that have been governing international climate negotiations, with strong possibility of more countries joining. With this momentum, Elkerbout and Wolfram note progress toward emissions reductions and climate cooperation. References and recommendations: “Building a Climate Coalition: Aligning Carbon Pricing, Trade, and Development” by Catherine Wolfram, Joseph Aldy, Candido Bracher, Vaibhav Chaturvedi, Kimberly Clausing, Christian Gollier, Frank Jotzo, Marcelo PL Medeiros, Athiphat Muthitacharoen, Axel Ockenfels, Mari Pangestu, Daouda Sembene, E. Somanathan, Dustin Tingley, Jennifer Winter, Simon Black, and Carolyn Fischer; https://salatainstitute.harvard.edu/building-a-climate-coalition-gcpp-flagship-report/ “Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare” by Edward Fishman; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726149/chokepoints-by-edward-fishman/ “The Old World Order Is Dead” by Paul Musgrave; https://musgrave.substack.com/p/the-old-world-order-is-dead Subscribe to stay up to date on podcast episodes, news, and research from Resources for the Future: https://www.rff.org/subscribe/

This week we concentrate on the key subject of immigration - from a Christian perspective.   We use seven basic propositions about immigration; what kind of immigration do we need; the dangers of Islamic immigration; the role of the Church;  Ayaan Hirsi Ali; Jim Ratcliffe and Colonisation;  Birmingham the benefits capital of Britain; Immigration in Sweden; Glasgow the Asylum capital of Europe; The Coalitions new immigration policy in Australia;  Spains new policy on immigration;  Japan's new policy on immigration; the rise of anti-semitism in Scotland;  The changing face of London;  Muslim call to prayer in Liverpool; Ahmed Mohammed attacks Christian at Speakers Corner; Labour MP Nazir Ahmed; Mosques as polling centres; Christopher Hitchens on the dangers of Islam; Steve Chalke and Islam; the Final Word- Hebrews 13. With music from Tom Petty, Woody Guthrie;  Boney M; the Proclaimers; Ralph McTell and the Gettys 

EUROPEAN REGULATORY REFORM PREVIEW FOR LATER: Joseph Sternberg discusses how unlikely political coalitions in Europe, such as Merz and Meloni, are aligning to push for less EU regulation to boost economic competitiveness. Guest: Joseph Sternberg1910 BRUSSELS