Podcasts about Collective action

In this solo episode of The Well Woman Show, I explore a powerful real-world example of what happens when a community decides that care work, early childhood education, and family support systems truly matter.Through the story of San Antonio's groundbreaking Pre-K program, we look at what becomes possible when we shift from individual survival to collective investment.This episode invites us to reconsider how we define success, leadership, and impact, and what it means to build systems that actually support women, families, and communities.This is the first installment of an ongoing partnership with the Better Life Lab at New America. They are a team of researchers and reporters who track what's happening across the country on work, gender, and care, and look for real structural solutions, not just individual workarounds. What You'll Learn:How San Antonio built one of the most effective universal pre-K programs in the U.S.Why investing in childcare infrastructure is essential for women's economic empowermentThe connection between self-trust and collective decision-makingHow broken systems shape burnout, and what it looks like to rebuild themWhy community investment creates long-term impactResources MentionedBetter Life Lab websiteHow San Antonio Built One of America's Most Ambitious Pre-K Programs – The 74(the article referenced in this episode)Lucia Cirmi Obon's episode on The Well Woman ShowHave a bright spot in your own community? I'd love to hear about it. Message us at info@wellwomanlife.com---✨ Join other smart, high-achieving women to rewrite the rules for how to love, lead, and succeed so you can live with more joy, ease, and abundance, even when life is tough.

Tarabuster Tuesdays with Tara Devlin. Aug 20, 2026

I gave a lecture about "Blending the Elements of Experiential Design" on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Seattle XR in Seattle, Washington. (PDF of Slides]. At the end, I run through some examples of the types of interdisciplinary fusion that I see within the context of immersive storytelling and immersive art. This lecture also digs into the process-relational philosophical foundations, as well as how I'm gaining additional inspiration from Empedocles, Aristotle, and the Classical Quadrivium (Four Arts) of Math, Music, Geometry, and Astronomy. For my 30+ hours of coverage of Venice Immersive, then I apply this archetypal framework to help describe the context, quality, character, and story of each of these projects. You can see an overview of how I've been using this framework in this PDF on "Venice Immersive 2025 Archetypal Categorizations" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01M5NcOYzx0 One of goals of this talk was to further define the archetypal nature of the elements, and how I'm conceiving of them as a possibility space of design tradeoffs (C.S. Peirce's "Firstness"), but also as the concrete decisions that an experiential designer makes ("Secondness"), and then finally how these decisions are experienced more from a phenomenological experience as the audience as we feel, sense, act, and make sense of these experiences, and what they might mean ("Thirdness"). I do not actually dive into Peirce's concepts of Firstness, Secondness, or Thirdness in this specific talk, but I wanted to elaborate on these concepts in this write-up as these have been crucial concepts to help translate the overall abstract Firstness quality of my talk, and ground it into the Secondness of something that is a bit more practical and pragmatic. For Peirce, his semiology is grounded into a triune theory of actualization that goes from a non-Boolean possibility space as Firstness, and then grounds into a Boolean actualization of secondness, and then an interpretant mediates from the concreteness of the Secondness object back to the Firstness of the fundamental archetypal qualities or meaning. I find speculative philosopher James Bradley's summary of the Peirce's triune semiology to be the most easy to digest in his essay titled, "Beyond Hermeneutics: Peirce's Semiology as a Trinitarian Metaphysics of Communication." I can also recommend this article on "Peirce's Theory of Signs" from the The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy for a comprehensive recap, and there's also this excellent YouTube series primer by Philosign's Markus Raninen titled The Basics of Semiotics. But here's Bradley's description of Firstness, Secondness, and Thirdness, which I find myself coming back to again and again. "Within the fundamental speculative triunity of activity, difference and order, or firstness, secondness and thirdness, semiology is an analysis of order or thirdness… Thirdness is analyzed as idea or sign, as the exchange of information between individual entities, and as interpretation; in other words, thirdness is itself a threefold of sign, object and interpretant. Here, sign occupies the position of firstness because it is the potentiality for interpretation; object occupies that of secondness because it is determinate; and the interpretant occupies that of thirdness because the interpretant has the sign-interpreting or sign-ordering role, and so has the status of a third. [24] Thus for Peirce semiology is the analysis of the triune relation of sign, object and interpretant." It's still a bit obtuse, and one way that I like to think about it is through the experience of communication. You have a possibility space of meaning you want to convey (Firstness of the sign/potential), then you choose specific words that convey that meaning (Secondness of the object), then someone listens to those words and phrases, and then connects those words back to a meaning space (Thirdness of the interpretant mediating between the two). For Peirce, each of the Firstness, Secondness, and Thirdness can also refer to themselves, like you can have a Firstness of Thirdness or Secondness of Firstness. It gets a little bit confusing, but I found the following graphic from Collected Essays in Speculative Philosophy (2021) by James Bradley and edited by Sean McGrath to be very useful. Within the context of immersive storytelling, then it's a semiotic process of communication of meaning where you're able to use all sorts of affordances from game design, literature, social dynamics and relations, music, film, lighting, architecture, dance, theme park design, sensory design, and embodiment. My Elemental Theory of Presence attempts to simplify this into the following: Fire Element of Active Presence: Interactivity, Agency, Game Design Air Element of Mental & Social Presence: Meaning, Semiotics, Language, Possibility, Form, Relationality Water Element of Emotional Presence: Experiential Processes, Story, Film, Music, Cycles, Time Earth Element of Environmental & Embodied Presence: Sensory, Immersive, Worldbuilding, Space I elaborate on the various philosophical frameworks that I'm leaning up within this talk that I gave on June 6, 2026, but since then I've been diving more into Peirce and his Triune Metaphysics and Semiology of Firstness, Secondness, and Thirdness, which has been a helpful framework as I've been applying the elements to my Venice Immersive Coverage and categorizing the elemental center of gravity for each of the nearly 40 projects that I covered. Again see this framework in this PDF on "Venice Immersive 2025 Archetypal Categorizations" to see how I have been thinking about each of these projects. I used this approach in the introductions for each of my podcast episodes from Venice (see the links down below). Firstness of Fire: Creativity, Novelty, Intention, Purpose, Goals, & Aristotle's Final Cause Secondness of Fire: Interactivity & Core Gameplay Loops Thirdness of Fire: Agency & Will For Active Presence Examples of Fire: Game Design, Locomotion Options: No Movement, Automatic movement, Teleportation, or free roaming. The LIVENESS of the Live, To what degree does the experience encourage the expression of will and agency? And to what degree does that alter how the narrative unfolds (narrative agency vs participatory interactive moments that customize and flavor the experience)? Adventure, Exploration, Creativity, Novelty, Freedom, Will, and Collective Action. System Dynamics, & iterative feedback loops Firstness of Air: Peirce's "Sign," Intended Meaning, Pattern & Form, Archetypal Possibility Spaces, Relationality, & Aristotle's Formal Cause Secondness of Air: Peirce's "Object" Within A Triadic Semiotic Process (i.e. a specific action, word, harmonic, or action that points to a larger meaning.) Thirdness of Air: Peirce's "Interpretant," Sensemaking Thoughts, Expectations, & Social Dynamics For Mental & Social Presence Examples of Air: Literature, Language, Semiotics, Communication, Symbols, Abstractions. Single Player vs Multi-Player, Suspension of Disbelief and Plausibility, Social Dynamics, Anticipation of the Future, Possibility Spaces, Types of Choices. Realms of Speculative Imagination, How is meaning communicated? Dialogue amongst characters, voice-over narration, environmental storytelling, non-verbal associative dream logic. Mental friction from puzzles. Rules & Mechanics. Use of certain types of AI and Conversational Interfaces with Virtual Beings Firstness of Water: Time, Cycles, Harmonics, Value, & Aristotle's "Material Cause" (in Whitehead's event ontology, then base reality is processes, relationships, and possibilities of value & not Substance) Secondness of Water: Experiential Processes That Provide Contrasts Thirdness of Water: Feelings for Emotional Presence Examples of Water: Cinematic Film Tradition, Music, Harmonics, Rhythm, Pacing, Editing, Contrasts, Emotion, Memory, Dreams, Images, Soul, Psyche, Symbols, Lighting, Mood, Collective Unconscious Firstness of Earth: Space, World, Context, & Aristotle's Efficient Cause Secondness of Earth: Environment & Worldbuilding With Situated Perspectives in that Context Thirdness of Earth: Sensory Perception & Sense of Place for Embodied & Environmental Presence Examples of Earth: Worldbuilding of a spatial context & culture. Architecture, Theater, Theme Park Design, Dance, Are you a ghost or an embodied character? Sensory Experience: Touch/Haptics, Hearing/Spatial Sound, Smells, Vision. Relation of Immersive Tech to Environment as either VR, MR, or AR. Virtual CGI vs Cinematic 180/360 Video, Again, check out this PDF on "Venice Immersive 2025 Archetypal Categorizations" to see how I've ranked nearly 40 projects from Venice Immersive 2025 on the relative elemental center of gravity. Some projects feel more like a cinematic immersive film, which would be a bit more biased towards the Water Element. Some projects are more focused on the experience of a world that was build, and more focused on the Earth Element. Some projects are asking you to Read a book together with other people, which is more focused on the Air Element. And then other more game-like experiences are focused on using interactions as their primary mode of engagement, and so they're more focused on the fire element. There are 64 total combinations of the elements in terms of the first, second, third, or four centers of gravity, and you can see the comprehensive visualization here: Technically, all four elements are always happening all at once all at the same time. However, in experiential design, then creators can emphasize and blend elements together. So I find that ranking the elements can be helpful in determining an overall center of gravity, and that looking at the first two centers of gravity can achieve a sufficient job of creating some ad hoc, immersive and "elemental genres....

A conversation with Dr Jordan Grumet“ We just need enough people to stand up together in one voice and say, ‘How dare you?'”Dr. Jordan Grumet still has hope in American healthcare. He's a hospice physician, author, financial advisor and host of the award-winning Earn & Invest podcast, who first entered medicine to answer a calling to serve others and save lives.Enter: insurance companies, legislation, medical malpractice and managed care - creating a system that's separating doctors from patients, and maximizing profit.It's time for collective action, advocacy, storytelling and outrage. It's time for change.—We spoke about how medicine so often leaves clinicians feeling under-supported and facing burnout, why electronic medical records and profit-driven third parties create division, some proactive steps we can all take to raise our voice, and how narrative medicine and shared storytelling can restore bilateral trust in the system.Follow me on Instagram and Facebook @ericfethkemd and checkout my website at www.EricFethkeMD.com. My brand new book, The Privilege of Caring, is out now on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP6H6QN4

Teaching Artistry Podcast goes live! In this special episode, Courtney J. Boddie records in front of a live audience! Courtney is joined by Australian activist, artist, scholar, educator, and change maker Dr. Rachael Jacobs for a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation about teaching artistry, justice, collective action, and the role of artists in shaping a more equitable future. Together they explore: What it means to move from "saving" communities to listening alongside them Decolonizing arts education and community practice Why artists belong in positions of political leadership Coalition building as a strategy for systemic change The relationship between arts, advocacy, and public policy The importance of joy as both a creative practice and a form of resistance How teaching artists can imagine and actively build the world they want to live in Rachael shares stories from her work with refugee communities, her experiences as a South Asian artist in Australia, and even her campaign challenging Australia's Prime Minister in Parliament. Throughout the conversation, Courtney and Rachael invite listeners to think beyond incremental change and consider how artists can become powerful bridge-builders in increasingly polarized times. This live recording also features a welcome from Jean Taylor, an opening performance of the Teaching Artistry Podcast theme song by Jono Waldman, and reflections from the audience. This is Part One of a two-part live conversation. Be sure to listen to Act Two, where audience questions continue the dialogue about justice, creativity, and moving the field forward together. Guest Dr. Rachael Jacobs is an Associate Professor in Creative Arts Education at Western Sydney University and a former secondary teacher (Dance, Drama and Music) and Arts specialist. Her research interests include cultural diversity in the teacher workforce, racial justice through the arts, assessment for creativity and language development through the arts. Her PhD was on creativity assessment, leading to changes in curriculum and assessment in Senior Secondary education in Australia. Rachael has facilitated arts projects in community settings all over Australia, including in refugee communities, in prisons and in women's refuges. In 2016 she co-wrote an arts education report for the OECD that contributed to Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. In 2020 she contributed to UNESCO's Futures of Education Initiative, co-authoring a report on artists' depictions of the future of education. Rachael has written two textbooks for educators on Arts Education. Rachael is a community activist, a freelance writer, aerial arts instructor, dancer and choreographer. She was a founding member of the community activism group, Teachers for Refugees and runs her own intercultural dance company in Sydney. Rachael is a climate activist and is on the board of advocacy group, Sweltering Cities. She is also on the board of youth theatre company, PYT Fairfield. She is active as an anti-racism and human rights campaigner, and runs anti-racism programs through the arts in NSW schools. Rachael additionally facilitates DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) education programs, specialising in designing bespoke programs for the arts and community sectors. Special Thanks Special thanks to our live audience, creative producer Jonathan Zautner, and Jono Waldman for writing and performing the Teaching Artistry Podcast theme song live. Key Themes: Teaching Artistry, Arts Education, Community Arts, Social Justice, Decolonization, Collective Action, Arts Advocacy, Refugee Advocacy, Creativity & Democracy, Joy as Resistance, Cultural Leadership, Equity, Live Podcast

Welcome to the CLD Talks x IADC World Community Development Conference 2026 Series. Conor and Eddie interviewed 11 practitioners from across theglobe on the Wednesday of the Conference. We got a great insight to why people decided to start a career in Community Development, how Community Development works in their part of the world and so many different cultures.In this episode we speak with Min Vette who is the General Manager of Ngati Porou Oranga.We asked a question which was themed around the conference which was “Community Development in a Chaotic World: Challenge, Change and Collective Action”. The responses and insights from all guests show great creativity and passion which is incredibly encouraging.  We have created playlists on Apple Podcasts and Spotify soyou can easily access all the Episodes from this Series. Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60edl6qcKw5MDbQ0QEym6R?si=60ec7cc6d046431a Apple Podcasts:Search the Station “CLD Talks @ the World CommunityDevelopment Conference 2026”  Make sure to find us on LinkedIn @ CLD Talks Podcast  https://www.wcdc2026.org/ https://www.iacdglobal.org/

Welcome to the CLD Talks x IADC World Community Development Conference 2026 Series. Conor and Eddie interviewed 11 practitioners from across theglobe on the Wednesday of the Conference. We got a great insight to why people decided to start a career in Community Development, how Community Development works in their part of the world and so many different cultures. In this episode we speak with Sarah Janali from Janali & Co Consulting.We asked a question which was themed around the conference which was “Community Development in a Chaotic World: Challenge, Change and Collective Action”. The responses and insights from all guests show great creativity and passion which is incredibly encouraging.  We have created playlists on Apple Podcasts and Spotify soyou can easily access all the Episodes from this Series. Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60edl6qcKw5MDbQ0QEym6R?si=60ec7cc6d046431a Apple Podcasts:Search the Station “CLD Talks @ the World CommunityDevelopment Conference 2026”  Make sure to find us on LinkedIn @ CLD Talks Podcast  https://www.wcdc2026.org/ https://www.iacdglobal.org/

Welcome to the CLD Talks x IADC World Community Development Conference 2026 Series. Conor and Eddie interviewed 11 practitioners from across theglobe on the Wednesday of the Conference. We got a great insight to why people decided to start a career in Community Development, how Community Development works in their part of the world and so many different cultures. In this episode we speak with Sunday Iboror from the International Federation of Settlements and Neighbourhood Centres. We asked a question which was themed around the conference which was “Community Development in a Chaotic World: Challenge, Change and Collective Action”. The responses and insights from all guests show great creativity and passion which is incredibly encouraging.  We have created playlists on Apple Podcasts and Spotify soyou can easily access all the Episodes from this Series. Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60edl6qcKw5MDbQ0QEym6R?si=60ec7cc6d046431a Apple Podcasts:Search the Station “CLD Talks @ the World CommunityDevelopment Conference 2026”  Make sure to find us on LinkedIn @ CLD Talks Podcast  https://www.wcdc2026.org/ https://www.iacdglobal.org/

Welcome to the CLD Talks x IADC World Community Development Conference 2026 Series. Conor and Eddie interviewed 11 practitioners from across theglobe on the Wednesday of the Conference. We got a great insight to why people decided to start a career in Community Development, how Community Development works in their part of the world and so many different cultures. In this episode we speak with Laurie Cook who is a Community Development Coach from Canada.We asked a question which was themed around the conference which was “Community Development in a Chaotic World: Challenge, Change and Collective Action”. The responses and insights from all guests show great creativity and passion which is incredibly encouraging.  We have created playlists on Apple Podcasts and Spotify soyou can easily access all the Episodes from this Series. Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60edl6qcKw5MDbQ0QEym6R?si=60ec7cc6d046431a Apple Podcasts:Search the Station “CLD Talks @ the World CommunityDevelopment Conference 2026” Make sure to find us on LinkedIn @ CLD Talks Podcasthttps://www.wcdc2026.org/ https://www.iacdglobal.org/

Welcome to the CLD Talks x IADC World Community Development Conference 2026 Series. Conor and Eddie interviewed 11 practitioners from across theglobe on the Wednesday of the Conference. We got a great insight to why people decided to start a career in Community Development, how Community Development works in their part of the world and so many different cultures.In this episode we speak with Karen Summerhays who is a Senior Community Development Advisor for Whakatune District Council.We asked a question which was themed around the conference which was “Community Development in a Chaotic World: Challenge, Change and Collective Action”. The responses and insights from all guests show great creativity andpassion which is incredibly encouraging.  We have created playlists on Apple Podcasts and Spotify soyou can easily access all the Episodes from this Series. Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60edl6qcKw5MDbQ0QEym6R?si=60ec7cc6d046431a Apple Podcasts:Search the Station “CLD Talks @ the World CommunityDevelopment Conference 2026”  Make sure to find us on LinkedIn @ CLD Talks Podcast  https://www.wcdc2026.org/ https://www.iacdglobal.org/

Welcome to the CLD Talks x IADC World Community Development Conference 2026 Series. Conor and Eddie interviewed 11 practitioners from across the globe on the Wednesday of the Conference. We got a great insight to why people decided to start a career in Community Development, how Community Developmentworks in their part of the world and so many different cultures.In this episode we speak with Hazel Kerr from the Community Development Journal & the Institute for Sustainable Futures at De Montfort University.We asked a question which was themed around the conference whichwas “Community Development in a Chaotic World: Challenge, Change and Collective Action”. The responses and insights from all guests show great creativity andpassion which is incredibly encouraging.  We have created playlists on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you can easily access all the Episodes from this Series. Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60edl6qcKw5MDbQ0QEym6R?si=60ec7cc6d046431a Apple Podcasts:Search the Station “CLD Talks @ the World CommunityDevelopment Conference 2026”  Make sure to find us on LinkedIn @ CLD Talks Podcast  https://www.wcdc2026.org/ https://www.iacdglobal.org/

AI is about to make your organization legible — and that changes what every leader does next. For the first time in history, an organization can see itself: who creates value, who's hiding, and where the free-rider problem has been quietly draining performance.Business has always been a semi-transparent, at best opaque, performance environment. The free-rider and principal-agent problems survived for one reason: monitoring cost more than it was worth, so we shrugged and called opacity "fine." AI collapses that monitoring cost toward zero. Drawing on Mancur Olson's Logic of Collective Action, the power law of contribution, and the hard truth that only ~20% of employees are engaged worldwide, Junior and Tim make the case that legibility is the real shift underneath the AI conversation — the "eye in the sky that never lies."The implications are big. When the organization holds itself accountable, the manager is no longer the mechanism of accountability — leaders move up the stack to objective-setting, alignment, judgment, and coaching. Pay starts to track the value people actually create. A players lean in (they love to be measured); everyone else feels the fog lift. And the very purpose of the organization comes back into question: not just shareholder value, but developing humans while you create it.

Why do farmers—some of the most independent people you'll ever meet—continue to build organizations they own together?In this solo episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Paul explores one of agriculture's oldest and most misunderstood business models: collective enterprises. Inspired by conversations at a recent conference in New Zealand featuring leaders from Fonterra and several of the country's largest farmer-owned organizations, Paul argues that we've spent too much time asking what a cooperative is, and not enough time asking why farmers keep creating them.The episode unpacks the economic problems that cooperatives were originally designed to solve, why marketing and supply cooperatives exist for fundamentally different reasons, and why successful farmer-owned organizations remain disciplined around a single mission. Paul also introduces a third concept—farmer-owned data infrastructure—and explains why the next generation of collective action in agriculture may not revolve around milk, grain, or fertilizer, but around data.Whether you're a member of a cooperative or simply interested in the future of agriculture, this episode offers a fresh way to think about ownership, strategy, and why some challenges are simply too big for farmers to solve alone.MEET THE HOSTPaul Windemuller is a dairy farmer, entrepreneur, Nuffield International Farming Scholar, and host of the AgCulture Podcast. His work focuses on the future of agriculture through the lenses of artificial intelligence, business strategy, farmer ownership, and global innovation.Having studied agricultural systems around the world, Paul is passionate about helping farmers better understand the economic forces shaping their businesses. His mission is to connect technology, people, and practical farming to build a more profitable, resilient, and farmer-led future for agriculture.ABOUT THE PODCASTDiscover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels, and encounters with important figures around the world.Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe at http://www.agculturepodcast.com and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) forms a single market of over 1.4 billion people, making up the largest free trade zone in the world. Rooted in the philosophy of pan-Africanism, the AfCFTA unites the African Union member states as a means to build regional value chains and bolster the continent's industrial development. 

This week, get a taste of the bonus content over on our Patreon!PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/pickmeupimscaredCheck out Nat's podcast here!https://linktr.ee/CollectiveActionComics

Eight decades after independence, India still isn't free. Rahul Ahluwalia joins Amit Varma in episode 447 of The Seen and the Unseen to explain why economic growth has such a positive humanitarian impact -- and freedom lies at its heart. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Rahul Ahluwalia on Twitter, LinkedIn and FED. 2. Foundation for Economic Development. 3. Growth is Good -- Rahul Ahluwalia's podcast at FED. 4. Deepak VS and the Man Behind His Face — Episode 373 of The Seen and the Unseen. 5. Swaminathan Aiyar's columns at ToI and his own website. 6. Gurcharan Das's columns at ToI and his own website. 7. India Unbound — Gurcharan Das. 8. The Life and Times of Gurcharan Das — Episode 425 of The Seen and the Unseen. 9. The Importance of the 1991 Reforms — Episode 237 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shruti Rajagopalan and Ajay Shah). 10. The Life and Times of Montek Singh Ahluwalia — Episode 285 of The Seen and the Unseen. 11. The Forgotten Greatness of PV Narasimha Rao — Episode 283 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vinay Sitapati). 12. Naushad Forbes Wants to Fix India — Episode 282 of The Seen and the Unseen. 13. The Life and Times of KP Krishnan — Episode 355 of The Seen and the Unseen. 14. Lant Pritchett Is on Team Prosperity — Episode 379 of The Seen and the Unseen. 15. The Life and Times of the Indian Economy -- Episode 387 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Rajeswari Sengupta). 16. Why Freedom Matters — Episode 10 of Everything is Everything. 17. The Reformers — Episode 28 of Everything is Everything. 18. India's Massive Pensions Crisis — Episode 347 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Ajay Shah & Renuka Sane). 19. The Tragedy of Our Farm Bills — Episode 211 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Ajay Shah). 20. The 1991 Project. 21. Stay Away From Luxury Beliefs -- Episode 46 of Everything is Everything. 22. Gig Work is AWESOME! -- Episode 124 of Everything is Everything. 23. Reading Lolita in Tehran -- Azar Nafisi. 24. India's Problem is Poverty, Not Inequality -- Amit Varma. 25. A Venture Capitalist Looks at the World — Episode 213 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Sajith Pai). 26. Public Choice Theory Explains SO MUCH -- Episode 33 of Everything is Everything. 27. Population Is Not a Problem, but Our Greatest Strength -- Amit Varma. 28. The short history of global living conditions and why it matters that we know it -- Max Roser. 29. The Florentines -- Paul Strathern. 30. National output without government? State capacity and welfare measurement -- Vincent Geloso and Chandler Reilly. 31. Atlas Shrugged -- Ayn Rand. 32. The Wealth of Nations -- Adam Smith. 33. Understanding the State -- Episode 25 of Everything is Everything. 34. Every Act of Government Is an Act of Violence -- Amit Varma. 35. Economic growth is enough and only economic growth is enough — Lant Pritchett with Addison Lewis. 36. Where Has All the Education Gone? — Lant Pritchett. 37. Looking like a state: The seduction of isomorphic mimicry -- Matt Andrews, Lant Pritchett and Michael Woolcock. 38. Sixteen Stormy Days — Tripurdaman Singh. 39. The First Assault on Our Constitution — Episode 194 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Tripurdaman Singh). 40. Nehru: The Debates that Defined India — Tripurdaman Singh and Adeel Hussain. 41. Nehru's Debates — Episode 262 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Tripurdaman Singh and Adeel Hussain). 42. The Right to Property — Episode 26 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shruti Rajagopalan). 43. Caged Tiger: How Too Much Government Is Holding Indians Back — Subhashish Bhadra. 44. Subhashish Bhadra on Our Dysfunctional State — Episode 333 of The Seen and the Unseen. 45. Colours of the Cage: A Prison Memoir — Arun Ferreira. 46. Shikha Dalmia Is the Unpopulist -- Episode 403 of The Seen and the Unseen. 47. DeMon, Morality and the Predatory Indian State — Episode 85 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shruti Rajagopalan). 48. Narendra Modi Takes a Great Leap Backwards — Amit Varma. 49. Horseshoe Theory and the Median Voter Theorem. 50. Government's End: Why Washington Stopped Working — Jonathan Rauch. 51. Denial: My 25 Years Without a Soul -- Jonathan Rauch. 52. The Logic of Collective Action -- Mancur Olson. 53. Anarchy, State and Utopia — Robert Nozick. 54. A Theory of Justice — John Rawls. 55. India After Gandhi — Ramachandra Guha. 56. Arguments for Liberty -- Edited by Aaron Ross Powell and Grant Babcock. 57. Johan Norberg on Amazon and YouTube. 58. State Building -- Francis Fukuyama. 59. India Needs Decentralization -- Episode 47 of Everything is Everything. 60. Fixing Indian Education — Episode 185 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Karthik Muralidharan). 61. Education in India — Episode 77 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Amit Chandra). 62. The Profit Motive in Education — Episode 9 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Parth Shah). 63. Our Unlucky Children (2008) -- Amit Varma. 64. Fund Schooling, Not Schools (2007) -- Amit Varma. 65. Profit = Philanthropy -- Amit Varma. 66. Praise for intelligence can undermine children's motivation and performance — Claudia Mueller and Carol Dweck. 67. Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction -- Huberman Lab. 68. Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake -- Huberman Lab. 69. Why We Sleep — Matthew Walker. 70. Matthew Walker on the Huberman Lab podcast. 71. The Frido 3D eye mask Amit uses. 72. John Collison's tweet on the world being a museum of passion projects. 73. The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Metallica, Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden on Spotify. 74. Love Me Tender and Can't Help Falling in Love -- Elvis Presley. 75. Aaj -- Bloodywood. 76. Bekhauf -- Bloodywood (featuring BABYMETAL) 77. Coke Studio Bharat Season 2 and Season 3. 78. Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Eminem on Spotify. 79. The Next Episode -- Dr Dre featuring Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate Dogg. 80. Ravi Shankar at Monterey Pop. 81. Ain't No Man Alive Can Handle Me -- Dumpster Grooves. 82. Alistair MacLean and PG Wodehouse on Amazon. 83. The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy -- Douglas Adams. 84. Animal Farm -- George Orwell. 85. Building State Capability: Evidence, Analysis, Action -- Matt Andrews, Lant Pritchett and Michael Woolcock. 86. The Rebirth of Education: Schooling Ain't Learning -- Lant Pritchett. 87. Lant Pritchett On Growth, Development & Income Inequality -- FED Dialogues. 88. In Service of the Republic — Vijay Kelkar & Ajay Shah. 89. Random Critical Analysis. 90. Chupke Chupke -- Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Amit Varma runs a course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. 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What happens when a life-altering injustice becomes the catalyst for leadership and change? In this Season 7 finale of Belonging to Blackness, host Dr. Yndia sits down with Dakarai Larriett, a Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate in Alabama and author of Don't Flush: From False Arrest to a Political Awakening. Dakarai shares his journey from navigating a wrongful arrest to embracing advocacy, public service, and political engagement. This powerful conversation explores resilience, accountability, civic responsibility, and the transformative power of turning personal adversity into a mission for societal change. Production credit: @Masauko. Episode sponsored by @Give Black Alliance.  Share and Follow on IG: @BelongingToBlackness_Podcast & @ProfYndia. Listen to episodes directly at: https://yndialorickwilmot.com/belonging-to-blackness/ and wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Listen & Share: Apple Podcast Amazon Music  iHeart Radio Spotify Support the podcast & use 21% off Discount Code: BELONGTOBLACK at CozyEarth.com #BelongingToBlackness #AfricanDiaspora #DakaraiLarriett #BlackLeadership #DemocraticCandidate #2026AlabamaSenateRace #DontFlush #BlackPodcast #PrideMonth #Juneteenth #CaribbeanHeritageMonth #ImmigrantHeritageMonth The post S7, Ep 068 with Dakarai Larriett, on the heritage of political awakenings, from false arrest to purpose-driven collective action first appeared on Yndia Lorick-Wilmot, PhD.

Hello to you listening in Kyle, Canada!  Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday & your host, Diane Wyzga. A few years ago Paul King, writing from somewhere in America, wished for a Solidarity Saturday, and I created a podcast episode. Reading it anew my pulse went all fizzy with a plan to re-establish this simple collective action. I'd like to see every Saturday be "Solidarity Saturday." Each Saturday, at 10am in every time zone on earth, we all do a very simple act: Step outside our homes into the open and stand in silence for 10 minutes. Just show ourselves. Stand with neighbors. Come out and be seen together, our presence a protest. All over earth on every Saturday as each time zone hits 10am. Billions of us just stepping outside, showing ourselves, showing evil that we oppose it! Just walk out the door into the open. Not hard. CTA: Right Here. Right Now. Spread the good word like grape jelly on a toddler! Invite your friends and rellies all over the world to step outside and stand together at 10am in your time zone 10 minutes on each Solidarity Saturday. Let me know, from where will you be joining us?  You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

In this episode, Michael interviews organizers of the upcoming IASC 2027 conference: Yanti Kusumanto, Nurhady Sirimorok, and Micah Fisher. Together they discuss the conference's theme, sub-themes, and the significance of hosting it in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, a region with deep relevance to commons governance.   The conference website is live! For more information, go to https://2027.iasc-commons.org/ This is the first in a new series of episodes exploring each of the conference's subthemes, so stay tuned for more!

Contact us and share your opinionIn this episode…GP Collective Action Month 2 - Medication Optimisation SoftwareA “hyper focus” on GP access at the expense of frailty management is discussed at the Public Accounts Committee at WestminsterGPCE Committee funding at risk as GPDF debate motion to cease funding in favour of an alternative  way to secure a “Plan B” dentistry like model for General PracticeBoost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Die Vorstellung, dass wir die Ellenbogen ausfahren müssen, um weiterzukommen, ist verbreitet. Aber das Gegenteil ist der Fall, sagt der Verhaltensökonom Matthias Sutter. Kooperation und Vertrauen zahlen sich auch ökonomisch aus, zeigt die Forschung. Matthias Sutter ist Direktor am Max-Planck-Institut für Verhaltensökonomik in Bonn. Bis Ende 2025 hieß es noch Max-Planck-Institut zur Erforschung von Gemeinschaftsgütern. Er ist nebenamtlich Professor für experimentelle Wirtschaftsforschung an den Universitäten Köln und Innsbruck. Teamarbeit ist eines seiner Hauptforschungsgebiete. Gemeinsam mit dem Verhaltensökonomen und ehemaligen Politiker Martin Kocher der in der Zwischenzeit Gouverneur der Österreichischen Nationalbank wurde, hat er ein Buch zu Kooperation und Vertrauen geschrieben. Anlässlich dessen Vorstellung hielt Matthais Sutter am 11. April 2026 im Haus von Russmedia in Vorarlberg diesen Vortrag.Aufgezeichnet wurde die Veranstaltung vom ORF Radio Vorarlberg für die Sendung Focus des ORF-Journalisten Georg Fabjan, der uns den Mitschnitt zur Verfügung gestellt hat.**********In dieser Folge mit: Moderation: Katrin Ohlendorf Vortragender: Matthias Sutter, Verhaltensökonom, Direktor am Max-Planck-Institut für Verhaltensökonomik**********HörtippDer Tag, ein Podcast des DeutschlandfunksHinweis: Leider wird der Vortragende Matthias Sutter im Audio an zwei Stellen Martin Sutter genannt. Dafür entschuldigen wir uns. **********Ihr hört in diesem Hörsaal:2:37 - Vortragsbeginn und Einleitung7:42 - Überblick über den weiteren Vortrag8:04 - Warum Vertrauen und Kooperation wichtig sind18:06 - Wie Vertrauen und Kooperation gemessen werden25:16 - Wie man Kooperation fördern kann38:14 - Schlussworte und Fazit41:18 - Hörtipp**********Quellen aus der Folge:Der Originalvortrag in der ORF-Sendung Focus von Georg FabjanMartin G. Kocher, Matthias Sutter: Gemeinsam stark. Kooperation und Vertrauen: Der Schlüssel zum Erfolg in Wirtschaft, Politik und Arbeitsleben. Ecowing, 2026. Matthias Sutter: Der menschliche Faktor oder worauf es im Berufsleben ankommt - 55 verhaltensökonomische Erkenntnisse. Hanser, 2023. Fehr, Ernst, and Gary Charness. 2025. "Social Preferences: Fundamental Characteristics and Economic Consequences." Journal of Economic Literature 63 (2): 440–514.Elinor Ostrom: Governing the Commons: The Evolution of Institutions for Collective Action. Cambridge University Press, 2015. DOI:10.1017/CBO9781316423936. **********Mehr zum Thema bei Deutschlandfunk Nova:Krise der Demokratie: Wir brauchen die politischen Parteien - Vortrag von Jan-Werner MüllerZwischenmenschlicher Umgang: Wie wir soziale Kompetenzen stärkenAblehnung: Wie trauen wir uns auf Menschen zuzugehen?**********Den Artikel zum Stück findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .

In this episode of Beyond the B, Andy Schmidt guest hosts a conversation with Ryan Honeyman and Amy Bourbeau on the 20-year evolution of the B Corp movement. They reflect on what the movement has gained as it has grown from a small community of early adopters into a global network of more than 10,000 companies, and what has become harder to preserve along the way. Together, they explore the new B Corp standards, the tension between keeping a big tent and holding a high bar, and what the next 20 years may require from B Corps around the world.View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/the-b-corp-movement-at-20-what-weve-gained-lost-and-still-need-to-build-w/-amy-bourbeau-andy-schmidt

In this episode of Capital for Good we speak with Marla Blow, the president and CEO of the Skoll Foundation, the leading philanthropy focused on social entrepreneurship and innovation around the world. Over the course of this conversation, we learn how Blow's career in finance and financial inclusion, across the private and public sectors, would prepare her to lead a dynamic institution and community of innovators in this era of extraordinary change — and resilience.   We begin with important elements of Blow's origin story, including her childhood outside of Atlanta, a city (then) on the precipice of rapid growth, where she was drawn to the idea of helping people translate opportunity into long-term financial security. "I thought I could help people make better decisions," she said. That instinct would carry her to Wharton, Wall Street, an MBA at Stanford, and to Capital One, where she learned the discipline of applied behavioral economics and consumer lending. In the Obama Administration, Blow joined the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, where she began to see more clearly the full landscape of American consumers — including those who were not well served by the traditional financial system or many of its products. That realization led her to found FS Card Inc to provide fairly priced credit to underserved consumers, an experience Blow describes as a "crash course" in entrepreneurship and the capital markets. Following the successful sale of FS Card, Blow helped lead Mastercard's Center for Inclusive Growth, where she was able to pursue financial inclusion at scale.   Blow speaks candidly about the extraordinary moment in which she assumed the CEO role at Skoll in 2025. The dismantling of USAID and broader cutbacks of support to and from multilateral finance institutions sent seismic shocks through the social entrepreneurship ecosystem that Skoll has supported since 1999. "I don't think any of us could have predicted that things would shift in this magnitude, or that they would shift this quickly," she says. And yet, Blow also describes with great admiration the resilience of individuals and organizations "that have been able to figure out how to pivot," efforts the foundation supported with a $25 million "pivot fund." Blow draws on the analogy of a forest of seemingly freestanding trees that are deeply interconnected beneath the surface. "It's the roots that enable them to transmit nutrients, to transmit information, to rebuild and regrow after absorbing and experiencing a shock," she says.   We also discuss a signature dimension of Skoll's work: the role of catalytic capital in driving impact. Today, approximately 80 percent of Skoll's endowment, managed in partnership with the Capricorn Investment Group, is aligned with the foundation's impact objectives in climate change mitigation and resilience, economic opportunity, health care, and responsible stewardship. Blow explains that these kinds of investments are not concessionary — their "financial returns continue to meet or exceed the performance of comparable asset classes" — and are exemplified by social enterprises like Apis & Heritage Capital Partners, a 2025 Skoll Award recipient that transitions small businesses to employee ownership – and has enabled main street workers to increase their net worth by a factor of ten.   We close with Blow's sources of optimism. They begin, she explains, with community — the cross-ideological partnership emerging across philanthropy, the private sector's increased engagement, the deep networks built over more than two decades of convening social entrepreneurs at the Skoll World Forum. "We are going through something, it's going to take a toll," she says. "And there is a light on the other side of it. We can continue working toward that light."   Mentioned in this episode: The Skoll Foundation Skoll World Forum Transformation and Renewal in the Impact Ecosystem, The Skoll Foundation 2026 Annual Letter Capricorn Investment Group Evolving Philanthropy for Collective Action, (Stanford Social Innovation Review, Blow & Gips, 2024) Apis & Heritage Capital Partners Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth  

What does Florence Nightingale have to do with fascism? More than nursing wants to admit. In this episode of The Gritty Nurse Podcast, host Amie Archibald-Varley and guest Meg Lambrych, RN tackles one of nursing's most uncomfortable questions: why can't nurses criticize Florence Nightingale? She is nursing's most sacred icon — but what if the "good nurse" myth she built has been grooming nurses to accept obedience, silence, and their own oppression for over a century? Beyond this, what happens when we cannot critize the leaders we put in places of power? This is a conversation about nursing, power, and democracy. It is about lateral violence in healthcare, racism in nursing, and the cult of individualism that keeps nurses isolated, exhausted, and politically powerless. It is about what happens to a democracy when citizens — cannot bring themselves to criticize the leaders and figures they have placed into power. Because the conditions that silence nurses are the same conditions that allow fascism to take root. In this episode you will hear about: Florence Nightingale's legacy and why nursing needs to critically examine its own icons The "good nurse" myth and how it has normalized obedience, self-sacrifice, and silence in healthcare The connection between nursing culture, the cult of individualism, and the rise of fascism Lateral violence and racism in nursing and how they are tools of systemic oppression What happens to democracy when we cannot criticize our leaders Why collective power — not individual heroism — is what changes systems Hope as a discipline: what it means, why it matters, and how nurses can lead the way This episode is for nurses who are exhausted but still showing up. It is for healthcare workers who know something is broken and are ready to name it. It is for anyone watching democracy erode in real time and looking for a way to fight back that goes beyond voting. Because hope is not a feeling. Hope is a discipline. And collective power is the only thing that has ever dismantled oppression. Keywords: nursing podcast, nurse empowerment, Florence Nightingale, nursing history, lateral violence in nursing, racism in nursing, nurses and politics, healthcare advocacy, nursing and social justice, collective action, nurse burnout, democracy and healthcare, fascism and obedience, Canadian nursing, Gritty Nurse Podcast, Amie Archibald-Varley, hope is a discipline, nursing culture, nurse mental health, political nursing Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Nursing Advocacy and Challenges 02:29 Meg's Journey into Nursing and Writing 05:02 The Toxic Environment in Nursing 07:44 Racism and Lateral Violence in Nursing 10:31 Historical Context of Racism and Accountability 12:55 The Political Landscape and Nursing's Role 15:34 Fascism and Its Impact on Society 18:20 Mobilizing Nurses for Change 20:54 Understanding Fascism and Its Mechanisms 23:30 The Role of Nurses in Advocacy 26:29 The Importance of Collective Action 29:11 Breaking Free from White Supremacy Culture 37:13 Responsibility and Collective Action 38:53 Breaking the Spell of Individualism 41:35 Stepping into Collective Power 45:21 The Power of History and Community 49:49 The Importance of Community in Resistance 54:10 Understanding Our Power and Responsibility 57:53 The Role of Each Individual in Liberation 01:01:22 Facing the Reality of Fascism 01:03:26 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Action Connect with Meg Lambrych, RN IG: https://www.instagram.com/meg_lambrych/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-lambrych-writer/ Website: https://www.meglambrychcontent.com https://www.nursingcolleges.com/blog/tale-of-two-nurses Listen on Apple Podcasts – : The Gritty Nurse Podcast on Apple Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gritty-nurse/id1493290782 * Watch on YouTube –  https://www.youtube.com/@thegrittynursepodcast Stay Connected: Website: grittynurse.com Instagram: @grittynursepod TikTok: @thegrittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064212216482 X (Twitter): @GrittyNurse Collaborations & Inquiries: For sponsorship opportunities or to book Amie for speaking engagements, visit: grittynurse.com/contact Thank you to Hospital News for being a collaborative partner with the Gritty Nurse! www.hospitalnews.com 

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.The South Side story most people never hear is the one built on ownership, pride, and neighbors choosing each other on purpose. We're joined by Ghian Foreman , President and CEO of Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative, to talk about what it really takes to generate community wealth in Chicago's Mid-South Side and why the economic ripple effects around the Obama Presidential Center have to land beyond a single campus.We get into his path from early real estate investing and corporate mergers and acquisitions to leading mission-driven work where  breaks down how leadership changes when you're accountable to a community, why planning high matters, and how mentorship can't stop at “my own kid.” If we want safer neighborhoods and stronger Black entrepreneurship, we have to share information, open doors, and treat young people like the future workforce and founders they already are.Then we zoom out to the tools shaping what comes next: AI, technology adoption, and the practical skills needed to stay competitive while closing the racial wealth gap. We also talk about the emotional side of building in real communities including trauma, therapy, and what it means to redefine wealth as health, relationships, and collective wins. You'll hear concrete examples like vacant land activation strategies that reduce violence, plus why Black businesses matter through cultural competence, local hiring, and an ecosystem that finally gets to be in balance.Subscribe, share this with someone building something, and leave a review so more people find these stories and put them to work.Support the showTo connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter 

Contact us and share your opinionJoin Andy and Gandhi for the latest on GP reimbursement scheme, and collective action in General practiceSFE details: https://assets.publishing.service.gov...PCN DES contract: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicatio...Guidance B:  https://www.england.nhs.uk/publicatio...BMA response: https://www.bma.org.uk/gpcontract?utm...Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

Programming note: this week's episode is dropping on 30 April 2026. Smart Bitches Trashy Books, LLC, is withdrawing our labor on May 1, 2026, alongside other companies, school districts, and activists as part of the May Day Nationwide Day of Collective Action. For more information, visit MayDayStrong.org. ...Ilana Masad and Stevie K. Seibert Desjarlais are the editors of a new and excellent anthology called Here for All The Reasons: Why We Watch the Bachelor.The essays inside are incredible, and provide deep and incisive critique of The Bachelor franchise from people who love, or used to love it deeply. Some of the topics blew my mind. I was so excited to talk to Ilana and Stevie about their work, and we happened to record just as the latest season of The Bachelorette was cancelled, so we talk about that as well.If you like deep examinations of pop culture and of properties typically dismissed as meaningless fluff – hello, yes, I do! – you'll have fun with us today.We're going to talk about conservative fantasy, polyamory, grad school, changing portrayals of masculinity in reality tv, media literacy and so much more.As I say during our conversation, I think the best critiques of things come from people who are fans.TW/CW: At about 50 minutes into the interview, we discuss allegations of domestic violence from Taylor Frankie Paul, and at 1 hour and 20 minutes, we discuss the loss of their friend Dr. Katie McWain, to whom the book is dedicated....You can find Ilana Masad at her website, IlanaMasad.com. She's on Bluesky @IlanaSlightly, and on Instagram @Ilanaslightlyignorant.You can read Ilana's article, “How ‘The Bachelor' Franchise Celebrates Polyamory” from the March 2018 issue of Playboy via the Web Archive. Stevie's work can be found at The Quarterly Review of Film and Television, The Journal of Pedagogy, The Journal of Popular Film and Television, and The Popular Culture Studies Journal. You can read “From Nobody to Nurturing: Skeptical Action Heroes Seek (and Find) Different Masculinity” online in the Popular Culture Studies Journal, Vol. 13, Issue 2 (PDF)We also discussed:“Media Literacy and Education in Finland” – Finland ToolboxThe Finnish National Curriculum on Media Literacy: A Global Model for Education“Geriaction” The Call Your Coven podcast“Under the Mormon Influence: How the women of Utah blogged and posted their way into American hearts and Wallets” by Bridget Read, 9 Feb. 2026 – The Cut (Paywalled)...This episode is brought to you by Hatch.You know how you finish a romantasy and you just need the next thing immediately? Hatch made that thing.It's called Ophelia — an original audio drama, inspired by Hamlet, where Ophelia finally gets to be the main character.Forbidden magic, a crumbling kingdom, a slow-burn love triangle with a prince and his very guarded, very intriguing, best friend. The kind of love triangle where you will absolutely pick a side and you will not be quiet about it.Book one of the three part series is now available for free wherever you stream, with new chapters dropping every Tuesday. For books 2 and 3, check out hatch.co/Ophelia....Music: Purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Programming note: this week's episode is dropping on 30 April 2026. Smart Bitches Trashy Books, LLC, is withdrawing our labor on May 1, 2026, alongside other companies, school districts, and activists as part of the May Day Nationwide Day of Collective Action. For more information, visit MayDayStrong.org. ...Ilana Masad and Stevie K. Seibert Desjarlais are the editors of a new and excellent anthology called Here for All The Reasons: Why We Watch the Bachelor.The essays inside are incredible, and provide deep and incisive critique of The Bachelor franchise from people who love, or used to love it deeply. Some of the topics blew my mind. I was so excited to talk to Ilana and Stevie about their work, and we happened to record just as the latest season of The Bachelorette was cancelled, so we talk about that as well.If you like deep examinations of pop culture and of properties typically dismissed as meaningless fluff – hello, yes, I do! – you'll have fun with us today.We're going to talk about conservative fantasy, polyamory, grad school, changing portrayals of masculinity in reality tv, media literacy and so much more.As I say during our conversation, I think the best critiques of things come from people who are fans.TW/CW: At about 50 minutes into the interview, we discuss allegations of domestic violence from Taylor Frankie Paul, and at 1 hour and 20 minutes, we discuss the loss of their friend Dr. Katie McWain, to whom the book is dedicated....You can find Ilana Masad at her website, IlanaMasad.com. She's on Bluesky @IlanaSlightly, and on Instagram @Ilanaslightlyignorant.You can read Ilana's article, “How ‘The Bachelor' Franchise Celebrates Polyamory” from the March 2018 issue of Playboy via the Web Archive. Stevie's work can be found at The Quarterly Review of Film and Television, The Journal of Pedagogy, The Journal of Popular Film and Television, and The Popular Culture Studies Journal. You can read “From Nobody to Nurturing: Skeptical Action Heroes Seek (and Find) Different Masculinity” online in the Popular Culture Studies Journal, Vol. 13, Issue 2 (PDF)We also discussed:“Media Literacy and Education in Finland” – Finland ToolboxThe Finnish National Curriculum on Media Literacy: A Global Model for Education“Geriaction” The Call Your Coven podcast“Under the Mormon Influence: How the women of Utah blogged and posted their way into American hearts and Wallets” by Bridget Read, 9 Feb. 2026 – The Cut (Paywalled)...This episode is brought to you by Hatch.You know how you finish a romantasy and you just need the next thing immediately? Hatch made that thing.It's called Ophelia — an original audio drama, inspired by Hamlet, where Ophelia finally gets to be the main character.Forbidden magic, a crumbling kingdom, a slow-burn love triangle with a prince and his very guarded, very intriguing, best friend. The kind of love triangle where you will absolutely pick a side and you will not be quiet about it.Book one of the three part series is now available for free wherever you stream, with new chapters dropping every Tuesday. For books 2 and 3, check out hatch.co/Ophelia....Music: Purple-planet.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Gardiner, Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network USA, joins Jennifer and Kati for a conversation about leading one of the world's most influential corporate sustainability networks and why this moment calls for a new kind of community.With a career spanning the United Nations, Fortune 500s like Meta and Verizon, and global education company Pearson, Amanda brings hard-won lessons about integrating ESG strategy across decentralized organizations. She shares her experience building trust with stakeholders and mapping value chains to unlock influence.We also dig into the evolving language of sustainability and how the UN Global Compact is helping companies navigate reduced budgets, leadership turnover and regulatory uncertainty.Have a question for us? Email us today at engagingesg@gmail.com! Learn more about us at https://bit.ly/EngagingESGpod Show Links Learn more about Amanda Gardiner Visit UN Global Compact Network USA Watch: Pluribus + Sinners Our theme music is "Lost in Translation" by Wendy Marcini and Elvin Vangard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The B Corp movement stands at a critical inflection point, with growing urgency to move beyond certification and toward true systems change in business and society. Marcello Palazzi, civic economist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of B Lab Europe, joins Ryan Honeyman to reflect on the evolution of the B Corp movement and what it will take to realize its original ambitions.View the show notes: https://go.lifteconomy.com/blog/can-b-corps-still-change-the-system-w/-marcello-palazzi

My guest this week is Rachel Ball, CEO of the Reichstein Foundation, where she works at the forefront of social, economic, and environmental justice through collaborative philanthropy and systems-level change. Rachel's path into this work was shaped early. Growing up in Sydney in a family grounded in education, and later experiencing global inequality firsthand during a Rotary exchange in Brazil, she developed a deep commitment to justice and collective action. Those early experiences, combined with a strong community of peers engaged in activism continue to shape her leadership today. In this episode of Humans of Purpose, we explore what it takes to create meaningful change in a complex and often fragmented world. We discuss: key themes from the Progress social change conference, including the need for unity across differences why economic justice is foundational to solving broader social challenges how philanthropy can move beyond grant-making to align investment with purpose and the role of tax reform as a powerful (and often overlooked) lever for fairness and redistribution Rachel also shares insights into the Reichstein Foundation's approach, from funding long-term advocacy work to supporting First Nations-led organisations and treaty processes, and rethinking how over $50 billion in philanthropic capital can be used to drive systemic change. This conversation is a thoughtful reflection on power, responsibility, and what it means to build an economy that works for people, not just markets. It's also a reminder that lasting change doesn't happen overnight. It requires persistence, collaboration, and a willingness to work together, even when it feels uncomfortable.

We have reason to celebrate this week! And I want to celebrate with you. We all just experienced a profound demonstration of the power of collective action. I hope you were able to participate in one of the thousands of No King's events this past weekend. I was there for the event in my community and it was awesome. Fantastic energy, lots and lots of people. A wonderful collection of friends and neighbors and people I'd never met before. All of us gathered together in common cause, and to leverage the power of collective action. It was beyond impressive. I also hope that when you got home, you had a chance to look through social media and everywhere else to see all the images and video of the amazing events all over the country and the world. And I hope you took a moment to reflect on what that really means. There are three major sets of powerful evidence that momentum is increasing for us. The biggest, most obvious piece of evidence is the ever-growing No King's attendance and the number and diversity of communities touched.  Over 8 million people in over 3,300 local communities, including many in deep red territory in every state in the country. All of them showing up to say, what's happening is wrong. We want better. We are joining together to call for better, and to commit to creating better. What was maybe the most exciting to me, although there were a lot of exciting things, was that thousands of those who showed up said that this was the first time they'd ever participated in any kind of a protest. They'd never done anything like that before. But they looked around at what was happening and they said, I can't be silent anymore. I can't be standing on the sidelines. I need to stand up, show up, and begin to take action. But as I said, that's just one set of evidence. There's a lot more and it's creating some great possibility for 2026. In this episode, we share: Three powerful sets of evidence that momentum is building toward a big change in our favorTwo important lessons that tell us what we need to do next as Nonprofit leadersWhy the right wing is worried enough to double down on voter suppression, and how we can counter thatTwo actions Nonprofit leaders can take right now to help ensure our clients and volunteers are able to make their voices heardOne excellent tool that every Nonprofit leader can use to streamline that assistanceLink:  Handy look-up tool for all things voter registration: https://www.nass.org/can-I-voteHelp spread the word! If you found value in this episode, I'd be grateful if you would leave a review on iTunes or wherever you listen. Your reviews help other nonprofit leaders find the podcast.  Thanks!!

Explores the importance of strengthening our resolve to speak the truth and trust our leadership and why deepening rituals and community for feminine leadership, especially in challenging times is critical to our survival. Our voices have been supressed and as more harm is brought to light by way of the Epstein Files and the destructive commands from the administration in the White House we have an opportunity and a responsibility to hold a line for justice and a new way forward. I shares personal practices, collective prayers, and insights on how women can trust their intuition and embody their unique roles to foster healing and transformation.   "We already know how to do this; we are wise." "The feminine is rising in us all." "Women give so much, and why it's still not enough."   Join The Midlife CEO - 8 Week Live Commnity Series: https://circle.lisamalia.co/join The podcast episode I mention in this episode with my friend and host of The Mind Performance Podcast, Lindsay Paoli, MFT: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-badjn-1a5ed8a   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Week Two of Feminine Leadership Journey 00:39 The Importance of Rituals and Community in Turbulent Times 01:49 Listening to the Feminine Voice and Speaking Our Truths 03:05 The Feminine Leadership Archetypes and Their Unique Roles 04:44 Revolutionary Times and the Power of Collective Action 06:53 Deconstructing Patriarchy and Embracing Liberation 08:38 The Role of Rituals in Connecting with Inner Wisdom 10:05 The Archetypes of Feminine Leadership: Midwife, Courage, Creator 12:07 The Power of Collective Threads and Women Weaving Change 13:38 The Wayshower and the Disruption of the Status Quo 15:07 The Sacred Love and Visionary Archetypes in Action 16:43 Practical Rituals: Breathwork, Altars, and Personal Practices 18:19 Building Community and Trust Among Women 19:56 The Power of Personal and Collective Prayers 22:00 Honoring Birthdays with Personal Rituals and Intentions 23:28 A Collective Prayer for Love, Healing, and Embodiment 24:53 Navigating Collective Rage and Embracing Transformation 26:50 Deepening Rituals and Trust in Inner Guidance 28:27 Earth-Based Prayers and Connecting with Nature 30:14 Practical Tips for Incorporating Rituals into Daily Life 31:35 The Role of Women in Collective Healing and Leadership 32:59 Trusting Yourself and Your Inner Wisdom 34:23 Reflections and Closing Thoughts on Feminine Power     #feminineleadership #rituals #epsteinfiles #femininerage #wombwisdom #feminineenergy #womenscircle #womensleadership #leadershipcoach #masculineenergy 

Does every child in Canada truly have a right to an education? In this powerful episode on The Gritty Nurse with Host Amie Archibald-Varley, she sits down with Matthew Flagler and Richard Hackett to discuss the systemic failures within Canada's healthcare and education systems. Spurred by the personal struggle to get adequate support for children with learning disabilities, Richard and Matthew are leading a movement to hold the government accountable. They dive deep into why the current governments education system is failing families, the dangerous creep of privatization in healthcare, and the growing class divide in access to essential services. Most importantly, they discuss their House of Commons petition aimed at making quality education a constitutionally protected right for every child, regardless of their needs. In this episode, we cover: The personal toll of navigating a broken special education system. Why the "right to education" is currently a legal grey area in Canada. The link between public healthcare, education, and social equity. How community advocacy can drive real legislative change. Take Action: Matthew and Richard are calling on all Canadians to support Petition e-6982. This is a crucial step toward ensuring no child is left behind by the system. ✍️ Sign the Petition Here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6982 Read more about the story on CBC News: Father starts petition to make education a constitutional right How to Find Richard and Matthew on Tiktok: @author_matthewflagler @unstoppableAnonymous Matthew's Book: Held to the fire: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/matthew-flagler/ Takeaways Matthew has a background in firefighting and has published a book on a tragic fire. Richard started a petition due to his son's long wait for occupational therapy. The healthcare system in Canada is facing significant underfunding and challenges. Public healthcare and education should be protected as basic human rights. Privatization of healthcare has historically not worked and leads to inequities. Advocacy is crucial for ensuring accountability in public services. Community action can drive significant change in healthcare and education. Class struggles are central to the conversation about access to services. Teachers and healthcare workers deserve better wages and support. The petition aims to ensure that healthcare and education are constitutionally protected rights. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Guests 02:23 Personal Experiences with Healthcare and Education 04:59 The Petition for Healthcare Reform 07:56 Understanding the Healthcare System and Its Challenges 09:43 The Impact of Privatization on Public Services 12:21 Advocacy for Universal Rights in Healthcare and Education 15:12 The Role of Community and Collective Action 17:41 Addressing Misinformation and Public Perception 20:31 The Importance of Political Engagement 23:32 Final Thoughts and Call to Action * Listen and SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts – : The Gritty Nurse Podcast on Apple Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gritty-nurse/id1493290782 * Watch and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube –  https://www.youtube.com/@thegrittynursepodcast Stay Connected: Website: grittynurse.com Instagram: @grittynursepod TikTok: @thegrittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064212216482 X (Twitter): @GrittyNurse Collaborations & Inquiries: For sponsorship opportunities or to book Amie for speaking engagements, visit: grittynurse.com/contact Thank you to Hospital News for being a collaborative partner with the Gritty Nurse! www.hospitalnews.com 

I spoke to Nick Vincent, assistant professor of computing science at Simon Fraser University and author of the Data Leverage substack, about what it actually means that AI systems are built on the collective output of humanity's digital labor and what we can do about it.Nick has spent years researching how data functions as a bargaining tool, and we get into the nitty gritty of what that looks like in practice: data strikes, data poisoning, and redirecting your data to competitors as forms of collective action. We also discuss the explosion of agentic coding tools like Claude Code, what they mean for software engineers and entry-level workers, and why the very thing that makes LLMs so powerful — their dependence on collective human data — is also what makes them uniquely vulnerable to organized pressure from below.This episode is sponsored by NYM, the world's most private VPN. Unlike traditional VPNs, Nym uses a decentralized mixnet to scramble your internet data — hiding who you're talking to, when, and how often. You can switch between full mixnet mode for maximum anonymity, or a faster VPN mode for everyday use.Use the code blockchainsocialist when signing up and get an extra month!If you liked the podcast be sure to give it a review on your preferred podcast platform. If you find content like this important consider donating to my Patreon starting at just $3 per month. It takes quite a lot of my time and resources so any amount helps. Follow me on Twitter (@TBSocialist) or Mastodon (@theblockchainsocialist@social.coop) and join the r/CryptoLeftists subreddit. Support the showICYMI I've written a book about, no surprise, blockchains through a left political framework! The title is Blockchain Radicals: How Capitalism Ruined Crypto and How to Fix It and is being published through Repeater Books, the publishing house started by Mark Fisher who's work influenced me a lot in my thinking. The book is officially published and you use this linktree to find where you can purchase the book based on your region / country.

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, host Benoy Thanjan sits down with H.G. Chissell, Founder and CEO of AEG ("Advanced Energy Group"), live from DistribuTech 2026 in San Diego. H.G. shares how AEG convenes utilities, regulators, agencies, corporates, and community leaders to turn urgent climate and grid challenges into action through a “competitive collaboration” model built around 12-month goals and 90-day sprints. They discuss why trust and affordability are emerging as defining issues of the energy transition, how human-centered outcomes can accelerate adoption, and what it takes to drive real progress across complex stakeholder groups.   Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market. As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar. H.G. Chissell H.G. Chissell is the Founder and CEO of Advanced Energy Group (AEG), a stakeholder engagement and action platform that convenes utilities, regulators, policymakers, corporations, and community leaders to accelerate the energy transition. Over the past decade, he has built AEG into a nationally recognized forum for collaborative problem-solving, using a unique “competitive collaboration” model that transforms urgent climate, grid, and infrastructure challenges into 12-month action plans supported by 90-day implementation sprints. Before founding AEG, H.G. worked in leadership consulting and architecture, experiences that shaped his focus on designing human-centered frameworks that inspire accountability, trust, and measurable outcomes. His work has helped catalyze cross-sector initiatives in cities across the United States, advancing solutions in areas such as infrastructure resilience, affordability, grid optimization, and community-centered decarbonization. H.G. is also the founder of the Carbon Leadership Forum (CarbonLEAP) fellowship program, which connects emerging professionals with industry leaders to support real-world climate action projects while developing the next generation of energy transition leaders. Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com/       H.G. Chissell     Website: https://aeg.team/     Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hgchissell/     AEG events:  https://luma.com/aeg   Please provide 5 star reviews      If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share the Solar Maverick Podcast so more people can learn how to accelerate the clean energy transition.    Reneu Energy Reneu Energy provides expert consulting across solar and storage project development, financing, energy strategy, and environmental commodities. Our team helps clients originate, structure, and execute opportunities in community solar, C&I, utility-scale, and renewable energy credit markets. Email us at info@reneuenergy.com to learn more.            

What does real community‑centered health equity look like, and what does it take to sustain it? In this episode of The Health Disparities Podcast, host Jerail Fennell sits down with two powerful leaders in community health: Dr. Atiya Abdelmalik and ReGina Newkirk Rucci. Together, they unpack the lived experiences, grassroots strategies, and relationship‑building that fuel their work across the country. From disrupting harmful systems to investing in local leadership, Dr. A and ReGina share what it truly means to listen to communities, partner with them, and build solutions that last. Drawing from their work with the Center for Thriving Communities, they discuss: Why lived experience is essential to leadership How grassroots organizations are transforming health outcomes The importance of listening before acting What funders and institutions must do differently Why hope, collective care, and community power still drive the movement How real relationships — not extractive engagement — create lasting change Dr. A also reflects on her book, A Life Worth Saving, and the belief that every life and every community deserves to thrive. A must‑hear conversation for anyone working in health equity, community engagement, philanthropy, public health, or systems change. Subscribe for more conversations on health equity, community leadership, and the movement to eliminate disparities.

Marxists have an obvious interest in understanding social movements. Less obvious, even with the voluminous theoretical archives at hand, is how to pull their various forms together into a cohesive theory of collective action. While one can see images on the news of strikes, riots, protests, coups, and uprisings, and draw occasional connections between them, turning this vast array of phenomena into a cohesive theory that can be built upon remains a challenge, but it's one my guests today, Augustin Santella and Adrian Piva have risen to. Assembling a number of essays from scholars from all over the world, their book, Marxism, Social Movements and Collective Action (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) tries to understand the various forms collective struggle can take, all the while chasing the underlying logic that might unite them. While the book will not be the final word on the topic, its essays will prove rich resources for those looking for both empirical examples and philosophical speculations on the nature of collective struggle. Augustin Santella and Adrian Piva are both professors at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. 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

Marxists have an obvious interest in understanding social movements. Less obvious, even with the voluminous theoretical archives at hand, is how to pull their various forms together into a cohesive theory of collective action. While one can see images on the news of strikes, riots, protests, coups, and uprisings, and draw occasional connections between them, turning this vast array of phenomena into a cohesive theory that can be built upon remains a challenge, but it's one my guests today, Augustin Santella and Adrian Piva have risen to. Assembling a number of essays from scholars from all over the world, their book, Marxism, Social Movements and Collective Action (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) tries to understand the various forms collective struggle can take, all the while chasing the underlying logic that might unite them. While the book will not be the final word on the topic, its essays will prove rich resources for those looking for both empirical examples and philosophical speculations on the nature of collective struggle. Augustin Santella and Adrian Piva are both professors at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Marxists have an obvious interest in understanding social movements. Less obvious, even with the voluminous theoretical archives at hand, is how to pull their various forms together into a cohesive theory of collective action. While one can see images on the news of strikes, riots, protests, coups, and uprisings, and draw occasional connections between them, turning this vast array of phenomena into a cohesive theory that can be built upon remains a challenge, but it's one my guests today, Augustin Santella and Adrian Piva have risen to. Assembling a number of essays from scholars from all over the world, their book, Marxism, Social Movements and Collective Action (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) tries to understand the various forms collective struggle can take, all the while chasing the underlying logic that might unite them. While the book will not be the final word on the topic, its essays will prove rich resources for those looking for both empirical examples and philosophical speculations on the nature of collective struggle. Augustin Santella and Adrian Piva are both professors at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Marxists have an obvious interest in understanding social movements. Less obvious, even with the voluminous theoretical archives at hand, is how to pull their various forms together into a cohesive theory of collective action. While one can see images on the news of strikes, riots, protests, coups, and uprisings, and draw occasional connections between them, turning this vast array of phenomena into a cohesive theory that can be built upon remains a challenge, but it's one my guests today, Augustin Santella and Adrian Piva have risen to. Assembling a number of essays from scholars from all over the world, their book, Marxism, Social Movements and Collective Action (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023) tries to understand the various forms collective struggle can take, all the while chasing the underlying logic that might unite them. While the book will not be the final word on the topic, its essays will prove rich resources for those looking for both empirical examples and philosophical speculations on the nature of collective struggle. Augustin Santella and Adrian Piva are both professors at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Contact us and share your opinionIn this episode we discuss the recent visit by BMA GPC Chair Katie Bramal-Stainer to a Derbyshire-Lincolnshire-Nottinghamshire LMC event. What were some of the questions in the room and what did we learn about contract timelines, content and the future of collective action for General Practice? We also discuss news stories covering some sudden and disruptive changes to GP Trainee assessment software, the shortage of yet another common drug (Aspirin!), and additional funding for cancer screening in areas of high deprivation.And… opportunities to join Gandhi and Andy at two upcoming eGPlearning events…GP5T11 Online GP Trainer Conference https://events.ringcentral.com/events/gp5t-11/registration PCNPlus26 Conference in Nottingham or online https://www.thcprimarycare.co.uk/pcnplus2026 Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Subscribe and hear the latest EPIC episode. Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse

As we transition from a tumultuous January, February emerges as a pivotal month for transformation, purification, and renewal. This episode of the Empowered Spirit Show delves into the cosmic energies shaping the month, offering guidance on how to navigate these powerful shifts and embrace the opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Key Themes The Power of Collective Action and Craftivism The episode begins by acknowledging the global and national turmoil, highlighting the rise of grassroots movements and the importance of community solidarity. A unique form of activism, "craftivism," is explored through the act of crocheting and knitting red hats. This practice is not only a means of calming the nervous system but also a symbolic protest with historical roots in the Norwegian resistance against Nazi occupation during World War II. The historical use of knitting as a tool for espionage is also mentioned, underscoring the power of seemingly simple actions to create significant change. February: A Bridge to New Beginnings February is presented as a threshold month, a time for releasing stagnant energy and preparing for the renewal of spring. The influx of new light codes is activating our DNA and upgrading our lightbody, making this an ideal time for introspection, self-love, and spiritual awakening. The month encourages us to embrace our authenticity and let go of what no longer serves us, paving the way for new visions to manifest. Cosmic Alignments and Astrological Influences The episode emphasizes the significant astrological events of February, which are driving revolutionary changes in technology, social structures, and finance. •Full Moon in Leo: This full moon encourages us to stoke our creative fire, lead with our hearts, and connect with others. It's a time for authentic self-expression and stepping into our true purpose. •Neptune Conjunct the North Node: On February 7th, a portal to our dreams and goals opens, offering a chance to quantum leap into our desired reality. •Ring of Fire Annular Solar Eclipse: Occurring on February 17th, this eclipse acts as a cosmic gateway, aligning with the transformative energy of the Chinese New Year. The Year of the Fire Horse The Chinese New Year ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse, a period of freedom, swift decision-making, and pioneering efforts. This energy, reminiscent of the revolutionary 1960s, encourages us to break from tradition and pursue our passions. However, it also carries the risk of impulsiveness and burnout, underscoring the importance of maintaining balance and staying grounded.   Navigating the Energies of February The episode provides practical guidance for working with the intense and unpredictable energies of the month: •Focus on what you are for, not what you are against. •Embrace self-love and self-healing. •Practice authenticity and courageous action. •Stay grounded and flexible. •Incorporate fire and passion into your life while maintaining balance. Guided Meditation and Tarot Reading The episode includes a guided meditation from my Lemurian Guide to align with the cosmic energies and a tarot reading for the month, offering further insights and guidance for navigating the beginning, middle, and end of February. Conclusion February is a month of immense potential for growth and transformation. By embracing the fire within, letting go of the old, and stepping into our authentic selves, we can harness the powerful cosmic energies to create a life that is truly our own. This is a time to gallop towards our dreams with passion and purpose, illuminated by the fire of our soul's purpose. Thanks for listening! To your Spirit, Terri     Show notes: manus.ai

On Episode 617 of Impact Boom, Alice Kendall of Pledge for the Planet discusses how creative, team-based engagement strategies can mobilise communities to drive environmental impact, and why building a culture of shared responsibility through sport is key to making climate action inclusive, motivating, and fun. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 563 with Audrey Barucchi on systemic climate change education and transforming environmental narratives -> https://bit.ly/4q1Rj7v The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Alice Kendall Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.

These are pivitol times. The need for feminine leadership has never been louder. Your midlife power is the key to matriarchal leadership. I we want to see meaningingful change in the world we must co-create it. This is our moment, the time is now. Lock in.  Takeaways Feminine leadership is crucial to co-create in today's world. The Year of the Fire Horse symbolizes empowerment and community. Rituals are essential for personal and collective growth. Body optimization is critical for women in midlife. Emotional reactions can provide sacred information. Community support is vital for thriving in leadership. Reclaiming rites of passage is necessary this year. Collective action leads to meaningful change. The time for women to rise up is now. Joining a supportive community enhances professional growth. Join The Midlife CEO - 8 Week Live Commnity Series: https://circle.lisamalia.co/checkout/the-midlife-ceo-initiation?event_id=28896205 Save $50 today with the Early Bird Discount code INITIATION. A Rite Of Passage For Women Of High Intent Who Desire Life Giving Solutions: Bring the sacred wisdom of the feminine into your leadership. Eight week live journey guided by Lisa Malia.  Includes year long membership to The Realm Network (value $1700) Includes year long membership to The Breathwork Portal (value $100) Includes instant access to bonus Quarterly Mapping Workshop ($297) Includes access to upcoming live workshops inside The Realm. Includes access to live breathwork sessions inside The Breathwork Portal. Register today for bonus access to womb clearing activation session with Lisa. REGISTER HERE   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Midlife CEO 01:49 The Year of the Fire Horse 04:10 Community and Collective Leadership 06:40 Rituals and Practices for Empowerment 09:04 Body Optimization and Feminine Health 11:22 Emotional Reactions and Sacred Rage 12:56 The Importance of Community 15:16 Reclaiming Rites of Passage 16:49 The Power of Collective Action 19:27 Program Overview and Call to Action   #femaleceo #womeninmidlife #womeninleadership #feminineenergy #matriarchy #ritesofpassage #dailyrituals #networkingforwomen #womenscircles #retreatsforwomen #firehorse 

The conversation centers around the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP), a USDA initiative aimed at supporting farmers in transitioning to organic practices. Ben Bowell and Jessy Beckett Parr discuss the program's origins, goals, and the collaborative efforts of various organizations involved. They highlight the importance of technical assistance, mentorship, and community building in fostering a successful organic farming network. The discussion also touches on the program's impacts, future sustainability, and the significance of respect and collaboration in achieving a better world for agriculture.Takeaways:TOPP is a USDA initiative with a $100 million budget.The program aims to support farmers transitioning to organic practices.Collaboration among organizations is key to the program's success.Technical assistance includes one-on-one support and mentorship.The program has reached thousands through various educational events.Farmers are compensated for mentoring new organic farmers.The program is designed to be community-based and regionally tailored.Future funding and sustainability are ongoing concerns for the program.The program aims to increase domestic organic production to meet consumer demand.The national partners are Organic Farmers Association, Trade Association, and Arizona State University Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems.The Regional Leads are Oregon Tilth, CCOD, OCIA, MOSA, Florida Organic Growers, and PCO.Modern Species developed their 2025 Impact Report which helped them secure the remainder of their grant after the government funding freeze.Sound bites:“If there's already the organic demand, we just need to meet the supply domestically.”“People in the United States who are inside of larger agricultural corporations, food-based corporations, see the disconnect and the need to invest resources in domestic supply and production.”“We all cooperatively wrote the organic standards together, along with other movement aligned groups in the 90s.”“One of the emergent themes for us of this work has been how important the network itself is and how keeping people in collaboration across organizations and state boundaries supports all of our success.”“I love hearing the stories of the farmer to farmer sharing. It's really powerful.”“I really feel like a better world looks like a world that's full of respect, for the people, for the planet and its delicate balance of biology and ecology.”"It's about continuous improvement."Links:Transition to Organic Partnership Program - https://www.organictransition.org/Impact Report for Transition to Organic Partnership Program - https://www.organictransition.org/impact-report/Ben Bowell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-bowell-85901a1b3/Jessy Becket Parr on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessy-beckett-parr-a5a681185/…Brands for a Better World Episode Archive - http://brandsforabetterworld.com/Brands for a Better World on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/brand-for-a-better-world/Modern Species - https://modernspecies.com/Modern Species on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-species/Gage Mitchell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagemitchell/…Print Magazine Design Podcasts - https://www.printmag.com/categories/printcast/…Heritage Radio Network - https://heritageradionetwork.org/Heritage Radio Network on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritage-radio-network/posts/Heritage Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeritageRadioNetworkHeritage Radio Network on X - https://x.com/Heritage_RadioHeritage Radio Network on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritage_radio/Heritage Radio Network on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritage_radioChapters:03:00 Introduction to the Transition to Organic Partnership Program04:33 Understanding the Transition to Organic Partnership Program07:57 The Role of Partnerships in Organic Transition09:07 Regional Partners and Their Selection Process11:31 Goals and Objectives of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program15:20 Highlights and Accomplishments of the Program20:14 The Importance of Collaboration and Community23:37 Managing a Successful Collaborative Program26:54 Getting Involved in the Program29:13 Who is the Program For?31:06 Free Resources and Support for Farmers32:16 Future Plans for the Program35:00 Funding Opportunities and Strategies37:36 Advice for Collective Action and CollaborationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest: Samira Davis, United Cajun NavyWhen disaster strikes, it's often the people on the ground — not the headlines — who make the biggest difference. During Hurricane Florence, while historic floods swallowed neighborhoods across the Carolinas, Samira Davis was among those who stepped up. As a volunteer with the United Cajun Navy, she helped coordinate relief for families, pets, and even horses — filling the gaps between official response and human need. In this episode, we hear her firsthand account of what it's like to navigate chaos and compassion side by side, the lessons she's carried from that experience, and how grassroots responders are reshaping what disaster recovery looks like.CHAPTERS00:00 The Human Impact of Disaster Response03:03 Becoming a Weather Geek: Personal Journeys06:16 The Role of Grassroots Organizations in Disaster Relief09:02 The United Cajun Navy: A New Era of Response11:55 Navigating Challenges in Disaster Recovery14:46 BREAK 114:54 The Importance of Preparedness and Community18:06 Animal Rescue in Disaster Situations21:09 The Long-Term Effects of Natural Disasters23:56 Getting Involved: How to Help27:04 The Power of Community and Collaboration27:40 BREAK 200:27:41 Real Estate Lessons from Disasters00:31:28 Collective Action and Preparedness00:34:54 Evolving Strategies in Disaster Relief00:37:12 Conclusion and Call to ActionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this powerful talk, Julian Cribb exposes the Earth emergency no one is talking about—a convergence of ten escalating global threats from climate collapse to toxic pollution. He outlines how overpopulation, overconsumption, and misinformation are pushing humanity toward ecological and civilizational breakdown. Watch to understand why urgent, holistic action is essential. #EarthEmergency #JulianCribb #GlobalThreats

Child sexual abuse thrives in silence, but healing thrives in community. When survivors are seen, supported, and believed, resilience becomes possible. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Chris Yadon, Managing Director of Saprea, a nonprofit dedicated to liberating individuals and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts through healing and prevention. As Saprea's first employee, Chris helped launch the organization in 2015 and now leads its mission to drive meaningful, large-scale social change around one of society's most difficult and urgent issues. Drawing on a background in executive leadership across technology and healthcare, Chris brings both strategic clarity and deep compassion to his work. He is also a sought-after speaker on emotional healing, child sexual abuse prevention in a hypersexualized world, and the transformative power of community. Above all, Chris is a devoted husband and father of six, grounding his professional efforts in a deeply personal commitment to protecting children and supporting survivors. Together, Sharlee and Chris explore how Saprea is confronting the silent epidemic of child sexual abuse through innovative healing programs for adult survivors, practical prevention tools for parents and caregivers, and a collective call to break the silence, build resilience, and create a safer, more compassionate world for every child.   For more information about Saprea, please visit: https://saprea.org For prevention resources for parents and clinicians, please visit: https://saprea.org/prevent/ To learn more about volunteering opportunities, please visit: https://saprea.org/volunteer/ Consider a donation to Saprea at: https://support.saprea.org/give/230670/#!/donation/checkout For more information about partnerships, please visit: https://saprea.org/partnerships/ Connect with Chris Yadon on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-yadon-mpa-3533937/ Connect with Chris Yadon on Substack: https://chrisyadon.substack.com

"But, at night to Mohammed, he confessed his doubts: It will not be as we dream, when those of us who survive finally get there. Corrupt politicians have already ensconced themselves. They are waiting for us—waiting for us not as brothers but as our masters. They will use us." – As told to John Berger, "Two Recumbent Male Figures Wrestling on a Sidewalk""For a moment, he actually feels he can't go on, can't function anymore, living two lives with enough stress for ten but less than enough sleep for one."– Doug Moench, BATMAN #484The United States is a broken empire. It just doesn't know it yet. The 1990s marked the full bloom of the international counterrevolution, whose mission to destroy the gains of the 20th century had just seen its first major victory in the destruction of the USSR. With no systemic power to oppose it, capitalism molted the old skin of social democracy, unveiling its truest form to hollow fanfare and a dead-eyed audience.Bereft of an external enemy worth organizing against, unsatisfied with the empty calories of the video game war, confronted with the grim realities of vaunted liberal democratic values, Americans tried to make sense of life at the end of history. Whose triumph was this? Even superhero fans found themselves yearning for—but never quite finding—meaning in heroes whose integral, inflated violence now seemed both superfluous and insufficient to the moment. Despite having "won" the Cold War, maybe what American audiences needed to see was one more domino fall.***⁠⁠⁠⁠The Black Casebook:EmailTwitterBlueskyInstagramPatreon---------Collective Action Comics:Email Instagram TwitterBlueskyPatreon---------Our episode art was by the great Kly, whom you can (and should) support on Patreon.