Podcasts about Democracy

Osita Nwanevu stops by to discuss his new book The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding. Osita leads us through his case that American “democracy” as it currently stands isn't that democratic at all. We discuss the real intentions of the founders, the actual American revolution of the Civil War, and the stalled re-founding of reconstruction. We also look at the potential for economic democracy, the political reforms needed to re-found the country, the problem of the judiciary, and the challenges of a new media environment to democratizing movements. Yes, today the wacky morning DJ actually does say democracy's a joke. Pick up Osita's book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704686/the-right-of-the-people-by-osita-nwanevu/ AND, we've secured ONE MORE WEEK to get your pre-order in for YEAR ZERO: A Chapo Trap House Comic Anthology at badegg.co/products/year-zero-1

We are thrilled to be sharing a conversation today between Beth and Dr. Casey Burgat, a professor and author of the new book, We Hold These "Truths": How to Spot the Myths that are Holding America Back. Beth and Casey talk about the balance of power between the branches of government, what a reset would look like, where they would start fixing things, and — perhaps most importantly — their shared love of the Three Pines series by Louise Penny. Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are two snippets from a full episode which is currently up on our patreon in which Breht dialectically inverts core aspects of liberal philosophy (i.e. freedom and democracy) from a Marxist perspective, and then explains how the contradiction between the relations and forces of production under capitalism create an untenable and abjectly immoral situation wherein profit maximization for a few is always and everywhere prioritized over the wellbeing and flourshing of the vast majority.  Transition song 'Antithesnails (spintstumentals) by Spinitch ---------------------------------------------------- Support Rev Left and get access to bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Make a one-time donation to Rev Left at BuyMeACoffee.com/revleftradio Follow, Subscribe, & Learn more about Rev Left Radio: https://revleftradio.com/

Belief in democracy was, until quite recently, taken for granted in America. But what if democracy is less a static noun, and more of a dynamic ideal we (could be) working towards? Guest:   Osita Nwanevu, contributing editor at The New Republic, columnist at The Guardian, author of “The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding.” Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines for August 04, 2025; Prof. Rashid Khalidi Slams “Crushing Repression” at Columbia, Cancels Course over Trump Settlement; “It Is Our War”: Palestinian American Scholar Rashid Khalidi on U.S. Complicity in Gaza Genocide; Torture at CECOT: Venezuelan Men Freed from Salvadoran Mega-Prison Describe Brutal Beatings, Humiliation

Belief in democracy was, until quite recently, taken for granted in America. But what if democracy is less a static noun, and more of a dynamic ideal we (could be) working towards? Guest:   Osita Nwanevu, contributing editor at The New Republic, columnist at The Guardian, author of “The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding.” Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Headlines for August 04, 2025; Prof. Rashid Khalidi Slams “Crushing Repression” at Columbia, Cancels Course over Trump Settlement; “It Is Our War”: Palestinian American Scholar Rashid Khalidi on U.S. Complicity in Gaza Genocide; Torture at CECOT: Venezuelan Men Freed from Salvadoran Mega-Prison Describe Brutal Beatings, Humiliation

Belief in democracy was, until quite recently, taken for granted in America. But what if democracy is less a static noun, and more of a dynamic ideal we (could be) working towards? Guest:   Osita Nwanevu, contributing editor at The New Republic, columnist at The Guardian, author of “The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding.” Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal democracy has come to dominate in the Western world, and many believe it to be the best system of government, but does that mean it is mandated by the Bible? Many Christians have conflated their political tradition with a biblical commandment. Pastor Chase Davis joins me to discuss what the Bible really says about the state and whether it demands that we assume one form of government or another. Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A slew of Texas Democrats have decided to flee the democracy of their own state—which is promising to apply democratic principles to redistrict some of these Texas Dems out of their seats—and take the gold coins of a Leftie billionaire to hide out in Illinois, one of the most gerrymandered states in the nation. The fact is that this is GREAT news for Texas, for Trump, and for America—because it's yet more evidence that the MAGA forces are WINNING the great existential fight for America's survival, and the Democrat party that has decided to bet its future on a political constituency that is hostile to the American citizenry is both figuratively AND literally ON THE RUN.The #1 guide for understanding when using force to protect yourself is legal. Now yours for FREE! Just pay the S&H for us to get it to you.➡️ Carry with confidence, knowing you are protected from predators AND predatory prosecutors➡️ Correct the common myths you may think are true but get people in trouble​➡️ Know you're getting the best with this abridged version of our best-selling 5-star Amazon-rated book that has been praised by many (including self-defense legends!) for its easy, entertaining, and informative style.​➡️ Many interesting, if sometimes heart-wrenching, true-life examplesGet Your Free Book: https://lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook

Donald Trump is turning his antipathy toward American cities into action - but his war on cities is bad for all of America; plus new moves by Democrats point to a political arms race over the president's gerrymandering plan; and an official with a prominent Israeli rights group explains why they are now calling Israel's conduct in Gaza a genocide.

What's behind a complicated but crucial piece of Trump's strategy for reshaping the judiciary; Nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz explains why Trump firing the BLS head is ‘like driving a car with no odometer'; and how Trump's targeting of immigrants, science, health, and universities is causing a brain-drain that history tells us could have generational impacts on American progress.

Could a new resistance change the course of Trump's battle with Harvard University and higher education? Plus: signs that Democrats are moving toward jumping into a political arms race with Republicans over Trump's gerrymandering plan; and an official with a prominent Israeli rights group explains why they are now calling Israel's conduct in Gaza a genocide.

How Trump's firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner hours after a weak jobs report is a dangerous escalation in America's slide into authoritarianism; why a high-ranking U.S. official's trip to Gaza may be a substitute for action, and not a call to it; and the family of a Jeffrey Epstein victim speaks out against Ghislaine Maxwell's transfer to a minimum-security federal prison in Texas.

Donald Trump has a long history with conspiracies and those who consume them, but those same people are now turning on him. But Trump is trying to reel them back in with a new conspiracy theory; former Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) weighs in on the Trump administration's push to revoke a landmark rule that has been critical in fighting climate change; Trump's Texas gerrymandering scheme is a dangerous escalation of an anti-democratic tactic that both major parties have used historically. But above all, it's an expression of fear.

Charles Derber, a sociology professor at Boston College, talks with Steve about his book, 'Bonfire: American Sociocide, Broken Relations and the Quest for Democracy.' Steve suggests the book aligns with his own assessment that US sociocide (social disintegration) demands revolutionary change. Electoral politics are a distraction and a dead end.The conversation covers the need for a deeper understanding of a system that manufactures and perpetuates inequality. They discuss the historical continuity of fascism as the logical endpoint of capitalism. Indeed, Trump's presidency has exposed the latent fascist character of the US state, stripping away liberal democratic pretenses. Austerity measures and increased ICE (and police) funding serve to suppress resistance and criminalize poverty.Steve emphasizes the need for organizing alternative institutions, building dual power. Charles hopes his book will help connect personal experiences with broader systemic issues, advocating for a collective response to the socio-economic crisis and reinforcing the necessity of long-term, sustainable organizing outside traditional party politics.Charles Derber, Professor of Sociology at Boston College, is the author of twenty-eight books, including the Wilding of America, The. Pursuit of Attention, Sociopathic Society, Corporation Nation, People Before Profit, Dying for Capitalism, Greed to Green, Welcome to the Revolution, and Who Owns Democracy - translated into 14 languages. He is a public sociologist and life-long activist, who writes about structural and cultural analysis of capitalism, public goods, the environment, and social movements seeking transformational change. He is a life-long activist for peace and social justice.

Texas Republicans, following President Trump's demands, unveiled a new congressional map this week that could hand the GOP five additional House seats, each drawn in areas Trump carried by double digits. Representative Lloyd Doggett and Texas State Representative Rafael Anchía join The Weekend to discuss what Democrats can do at the local and national level. Plus, a dive into the escalating tensions with Russia that led Trump to order the deployment of two U.S. nuclear submarines to "appropriate regions".

Vice President JD Vance gave a speech recently that deserved more attention than it got. Accepting an award at a right-wing think tank, he argued that there's a fundamental brokenness in how we define who is an American. He explained that this is the root of many of our country's problems: a national identity that has become too broad.That was also a core idea of the 2018 book “The Virtue of Nationalism,” which caused a sensation on the right. Its author, the Israeli political theorist Yoram Hazony, went on to build a movement. For years, he has hosted NatCon — short for National Conservatism — conferences. Those events have featured speakers like Marco Rubio, who is now the secretary of state, and Senator Josh Hawley. And one of the most reliable speakers, year after year, has been Vance.I wanted to talk to Hazony. What exactly is his argument, his worldview? And are the Trump administration's policies putting it into practice?Mentioned:JD Vance's speech at The Claremont InstituteBook Recommendations:The Demon in Democracy by Ryszard LegutkoThe Strategy of Denial by Elbridge ColbyIsrael and Civilization by Josh HammerThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find the transcript and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.htmlThis episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Elias Isquith. Fact-checking by Will Peischel. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Aman Sahota. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Marie Cascione, Annie Galvin, Michelle Harris, Rollin Hu, Marina King, Jan Kobal, Kristin Lin and Jack McCordick. Original music by Pat McCusker. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Democracy Now! Friday, August 1, 2025

In a chilling interview, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez is sounding the alarm about government censorship, the Trump administration’s attacks on the First Amendment and what this means for the rights of all Americans. In this episode, Gomez sits down with host Maria Hinojosa to talk about how the federal government is pressuring media companies to bend to its will, how growing up in Colombia shaped her into the woman she is, and why she’s willing to fight for Democracy, even if it means losing her job at the FCC. Latino USA is the longest-running news and culture radio program in the U.S., centering Latino stories and hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa. Follow the show to get every episode. Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megyn Kelly lights up Hillary Clinton over the Russia hoax, Kamala kicks off her awkward “Cringe Tour” with a TikTok nobody asked for, and Trump brings back school fitness tests (yes, really). Meanwhile, TikTok influencers are now promoting Sharia law in the U.S.—you can't make this up. We're breaking down the stories the media won't touch: newly declassified docs from the Durham report, a Hamas hostage video, pro-Palestinian violence on campus, and Karoline Leavitt taking on the White House from all angles. Buckle up—this episode is packed. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW! Donate $20 to support women's success and receive the book, A Woman's Guide, Seven Rules for Success in Business and Life from Concerned Women for America. Visit https://ConcernedWomen.org/Chicks Try Lean for weight loss, formulated with a natural appetite suppressant cactus from India. Use code CHICKS20 at https://TakeLean.com for 20% off your first order! Make the coolest slushies and frappes in minutes—with one-touch ease! Grab the SLUSH-EASE SLUSHY machine at https://Chefman.com/chicks and use code CHICKS to save 30% off.Live a safer digital life with Webroot. Get 50% off Webroot Total Protection atWebroot.com/Chicks VISIT OUR WEBSITE DAILY!  https://chicksonright.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/BtHbvS8C?sid=youtube JOIN OUR SUPPORTER COMMUNITY ON LOCALS:  https://chicksontheright.locals.com/ JOIN OUR SUPER DOUBLE AWESOME SECRET BUT NOT SECRET EXCLUSIVE GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/388315619071775 Subscribe to our email list: https://politics.chicksonright.com/subscribe/ GET OUR BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H5D3CF1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_JdhQFbZ363CAY Venmo: @chicksonright Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/chicksonright Get exclusive Chicks merch here:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/InRealLifeCreations?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=50399398 Even more Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/chicksonright/ Thank you for the Superchats!  Watch live to donate and be recognized! Facebook:  Chicks on the RightFacebook Group:  Chicks on the RightTwitter, IG, Parler, Rumble:   @chicksonright

Democracy Now! Friday, August 1, 2025

Trump is building luxury apartments on the site of a NATO bombing in Belgrade that many had seen as a memorial to the Yugoslav war. Beyond the obvious corruption, is there a deeper symbolism? Substack author Jason Egenberg joins Thom for a deep dive.Plus- Thom reads from Micheal Cohen's book 'Revenge', and from 'Big Dirty Money' by Jennifer Taub.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Housing bubbles, financial scams, and political sabotage are converging into a historic, preventable disaster.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What really caused the breakdown between tech and media—and what comes next?Erik Torenberg sits down with Balaji Srinivasan (entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Network State) to explore the long-building conflict between Silicon Valley and legacy journalism. Balaji explains how the collapse of traditional media business models gave rise to political capture, clickbait, and adversarial coverage of the tech industry.They discuss why “going direct” is no longer optional, how tech became the villain in establishment narratives, and what it would take to build a new truth infrastructure - from decentralized content creation to cryptographic verification.This episode covers power, distribution, and the future of media, with a signature mix of historical insight, social analysis, and Balaji's forward-looking frameworks.Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction 1:26 The Media vs. Tech Conflict2:11 The Collapse of Journalism Revenue2:39 Rise of Wokeness and Political Realignment6:50 State vs. Network: A New Framework9:00 The Power Structure of Media Institutions19:25 The Role of Distribution and the Internet29:20 The Social War: Red vs. Blue America30:05 X Day and the Shift in Social Media Power42:56 Strategies for Technologists: Go Direct48:36 The Importance of Individual Creators1:10:00 Decentralized Truth and the Ledger of Record1:36:00 The Future of Media, Democracy, and Equality1:37:08 Conclusion & Final ThoughtsResourcesFind Balaji on X: https://x.com/balajisStay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Headlines for July 31, 2025; UNRWA Rep Slams “Disaster” of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Says Aid Must Flow Without Restrictions; NY Doctor Just Back from Gaza: Starvation Is Widespread & Undeniable, Despite Israeli PM Claims; As Canada, U.K. & France Move to Recognize Palestine, Two-State Solution Remains Taboo Inside Israel; “Total, Random Chaos” of Trump Tariffs Are Not Rebalancing U.S. Trade: Lori Wallach, Rethink Trade

Dunkin' just pulled an American Eagle and sent the woke mob into a meltdown — and we are here for it. While the economy posts scorching hot numbers, Chuck Schumer calls it all a lie, and Trump reminds everyone what real economic wins looked like. Meanwhile, Congress gets grilled over shady stock trades (again), and Pelosi pretends not to hear the questions. Convenient. Plus, Kamala Harris confirms she won't be running for California Governor — so what's her next move? We've got viral moments, media madness, and a breakdown of why Dunkin' knows exactly who its audience is. Plus people are using AI for therapy?!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW! Donate $20 to support women's success and receive the book, A Woman's Guide, Seven Rules for Success in Business and Life from Concerned Women for America. Visit https://ConcernedWomen.org/ChicksStart your dog's day right—just sprinkle Ruff Greens on their breakfast! Head to https://RuffChicks.com and use promo code Chicks for a FREE Jumpstart Bag (a $20 value)—just pay shipping. Upgrade your summer.Go to https://CozyEarth.com/CHICKS for up to 40% OFF the Bubble Cuddle Blanket with code CHICKS. Make the coolest slushies and frappes in minutes—with one-touch ease! Grab the SLUSH-EASE SLUSHY machine at https://chefman.com/chicks and use code CHICKS to save 30% off.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/BtHbvS8C?sid=y...JOIN OUR SUPPORTER COMMUNITY ON LOCALS: https://chicksontheright.locals.com/JOIN OUR SUPER DOUBLE AWESOME SECRET BUT NOT SECRET EXCLUSIVE GROUP:   / 388315619071775  Subscribe to our email list: https://politics.chicksonright.com/su...GET OUR BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H5D3CF1/...Venmo: @chicksonrightPaypal: https://www.paypal.me/chicksonrightGet exclusive Chicks merch here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/InRealLifeC...Even more Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/chickson...Thank you for the Superchats! Watch live to donate and be recognized!Facebook: Chicks on the RightFacebook Group: Chicks on the RightTwitter, IG, Parler, Rumble: @chicksonright

Democracy Now! Thursday, July 31, 2025

New evidence...Was Epstein's jail video manipulated? Veteran War Correspondent in Kyiv & host of the 'On the Edge' podcast Phil Ittner reports on the Ukraine Update. Grifter Trump strikes again - this time with the G20. The word Gestapo literally means “state secret police“. That's what we have now with ice. And the guys who are deported to El Salvador are starting to speak out about the horrors of what they experienced.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump has built a movement that glorifies cruelty and cloaks greed in the language of patriotism and faith…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We discuss how certain radical acts of justice by everyday people challenge the legitimacy of the criminal system and form the underpinning of a new collective legal thought, demosprudence. Collective understanding of justice and safety is changing away from the concept that justice equals cages.    Jocelyn's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Be a court watcher! 2) Learn about your city's or county's budget    Jocelyn Simonson is Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, a former public defender, and the author of Radical Acts of Justice: How Ordinary People Are Dismantling Mass Incarceration.      Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Jocelyn on X:  https://x.com/j_simonson    Read Radical Acts of Justice:  https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Jocelyn Simonson Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

Jesse Lee, political communications expert and senior adviser at Climate Power, joins the podcast to talk about the Epstein files and the devastating impact of President Donald Trump's economic agenda. Jesse and Colin also talk about breaking through in this media environment and how to fight back. 

The Scopes ""Monkey"" Trial was set against the backdrop of the roaring twenties, a time of both cultural upheaval and deep social tensions. While ostensibly about science versus religion, the trial became a proxy for larger conflicts over academic freedom, individual rights, and the very nature of American democracy. And the trial's impact extended far beyond its verdict, influencing debates about education, faith, and freedom that continue to resonate today. In this episode, Lindsay is joined by Brenda Wineapple, author of the national bestseller Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy, And The Trial That Riveted A Nation. Together, they explore how the trial, sometimes called a ""victorious defeat"", remains relevant 100 years later.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to American History Tellers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-history-tellers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democracy Now! Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Candace Owens is spiraling again—from GoFundMe rants to bizarre claims about Macron and Palestine. Cory Booker has another full-blown meltdown on the Senate floor, and the woke mob somehow managed to turn an American Eagle ad into an international incident. Plus, Charlamagne tha God calls out Democrats for their sudden outrage over Epstein, Trump roasts late-night TV and Jessica Tarlov, and Joey Swoll bends the knee after celebrating Hulk Hogan. You don't want to miss this one!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Start your dog's day right—just sprinkle Ruff Greens on their breakfast! Head to https://RuffChicks.com and use code CHICKS for a FREE Jumpstart Bag (a $20 value)—just pay shipping.Moisturize, nourish, and heal dry, cracked noses, paws, elbows, or dry, flaky skin with the Something Better Balm from Coat Defense—save 15% at https://CoatDefense.com with code CHICKS!Get free tickets to see Sketch in theaters on August 6th. Visit https://Angel.com/Chicks and sign up for the Angel Studios Member's Guild to claim your perks.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/BtHbvS8C?sid=y...JOIN OUR SUPPORTER COMMUNITY ON LOCALS: https://chicksontheright.locals.com/JOIN OUR SUPER DOUBLE AWESOME SECRET BUT NOT SECRET EXCLUSIVE GROUP:   / 388315619071775  Subscribe to our email list: https://politics.chicksonright.com/su...GET OUR BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H5D3CF1/...Venmo: @chicksonrightPaypal: https://www.paypal.me/chicksonrightGet exclusive Chicks merch here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/InRealLifeC...Even more Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/chickson...Thank you for the Superchats! Watch live to donate and be recognized!Facebook: Chicks on the RightFacebook Group: Chicks on the RightTwitter, IG, Parler, Rumble: @chicksonright

Democracy is about acting as a group, but, surprisingly, Robert Talisse argues that what it needs to function well is a degree of solitude for citizens. In-group and out-group dynamics mean that individuals become vulnerable to being pushed towards more extreme views than they would otherwise hold. There is, Talisse, maintains, a need to balance times of thinking together with times of thinking alone, at a distance from the fray.

Democracy Now! Wednesday, July 30, 2025

America is now on a watchlist for the the health of civil society for “sustained attacks on civic freedoms.” We have to turn this around. Did Trump just confess to his Epstein role? Is he treating "the financially-lubricated sex trafficking of women as mere [employment]?" How does a 16 yr old come to work at a spa at Mar-a-Lago? Will Trump pardon Diddy? Does Trump have a special place in his heart for the trafficking and abuse of young women and girls? Democrats did something important for democracy and the mainstream media ignored it. Or are the Dems not fighting loud enough with their message? Are we now living in the age of "Trump traveling terrorism?" If you don't agree with Trump - it's scary to travel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A 15% tariff on EU-branded drugs will make medicine more expensive, sick people sicker, and Big Pharma richer. Trump, doing this illegally, calls that “winning”...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when a movement built on moral seriousness gives way to one powered by cruelty, resentment, and nihilism? In this episode, New York Times columnist David Brooks joins to talk about what he calls one of the greatest ruptures of his lifetime: the implosion of the conservative movement's moral center. Drawing from his widely discussed essay in The Atlantic “I Should Have Seen This Coming,” Brooks offers a deeply personal—and deeply unsettling—account of how a reactionary fringe rose to power and reshaped American public life. Together, Moore and Brooks trace the descent from Burkean virtue to clickbait outrage, from civic institutions to “own-the-libs” performance art. But this conversation doesn't stop at diagnosis. The two turn toward questions of cultural repair and spiritual renewal: Is there any real possibility of revival—in literature, in politics, in faith? What might it look like to recover a moral vision strong enough to resist the acid of our age? And what role could Christians play in offering a better way? Along the way, they talk about why the next spiritual awakening might not look like the last one, the legacy of Tim Keller, how we can engage in conversations on issues of the soul, how the Trump White House culture is different from other presidents' and whether AI is really going to change American life as much as Moore thinks it will. This is a candid, searching conversation about what it means to be human in a disordered world—and what kind of moral courage is needed to hold fast when the center does not. Resources mentioned in this episode or recommended by the guest include: David's Atlantic article, I Should Have Seen This Coming Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America by Sam Tanenhaus David's article that talks about Alasdair MacIntyre in The Atlantic, Why Do So Many People Think Trump is Good? Diminish Democracy by Julian J. Rothbaum The Revolt of the Elites and the Betrayal of Democracy by Christopher Lasch  David's New York Times Article: When Novels Mattered  David's novel suggestions: Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy  Selected Essays by Samuel Johnson  Middlemarch by George Eliot Keep up with Russell: Sign up for the weekly newsletter where Russell shares thoughtful takes on big questions, offers a Christian perspective on life, and recommends books and music he's enjoying. Submit a question for the show at questions@russellmoore.com  Subscribe to the Christianity Today Magazine: Special offer for listeners of The Russell Moore Show: Click here for 25% off a subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey y'all, so this was our first live stream kicking off this online democracy summit we're doing - basically a bunch of us nerds getting together to wrestle with why everything seems to be falling apart politically and what the hell we're supposed to do about it. Kevin Carnahan and Aaron Simmons joined me to dig into Kevin's lecture about Christian citizenship, which traces this fascinating line from Jesus through Augustine to Luther to Bonhoeffer, showing how Christianity actually offers an alternative to totalitarianism rather than supporting it. We got into some pretty heated but friendly disagreement about whether you can have real democracy without religious reasons motivating people (Kevin's take) versus whether we need to secularize our arguments to avoid the fundamentalist trap (Aaron's pushback). The whole thing was this beautiful mess of trying to figure out how to love your MAGA neighbor while also maybe needing to put them in timeout, whether God prevents totalitarianism or enables it, and why Christians are just now talking about Palestine when they should've been screaming about it for months. Classic HBC nerdy chaos with some actual wisdom mixed in. You can WATCH the video on YouTube. ONLINE SUMMIT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Democracy in Tension - NAVIGATING THE INTERLOCKING CRISES OF DEMOCRACY AND RELIGION ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Democracy today faces profound challenges – polarization, inequality, populist authoritarianism, and widespread cynicism are eroding the foundations of democratic life. Yet, what if democracy's greatest strength lies not in eliminating these tensions, but in productively embracing them?The summit will navigate the complex terrain between political equality and social justice, liberal freedom and democratic sovereignty, and ethical demands and political action. As always, the class is donation-based, including 0. INFO & Sign-Up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.HomebrewedClasses.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Aaron Simmons is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Furman University. You can follow his Substack ‘Philosophy in the Wild.' Kevin Carnahan is Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO. Previous Episodes with Aaron From Pit Elders to Political Theology: Making Sense of Democratic Breakdown The Paradox of Democracy & What Comes Next A Philosopher & Ethicist Process This Election (Aaron & Kevin) Moral Clarity & the Unesay Conscience (Kevin) The Courage to Be 15 w/ Elgin Fuller & Aaron Simmons Aaron Simmons: Camping with Kierkegaard Faith After Deconstruction Philosophy & the Experience of God Do I Have a Soul? & other cultural preferences in bold. Off-Road Religion & Pandemic Philosophizing ⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Beer Camp ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is a unique three-day conference that brings together of theology nerds and craft beer for a blend of intellectual engagement, community building, and fun. Guests this year include John Dominic Crossan, Kelly Brown Douglas, Philip Clayton, Stacey Floyd-Thomas, Jeffery Pugh, Juan Floyd-Thomas, Andy Root, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Noreen Herzfeld, Reggie Williams, Casper ter Kuile, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get info and tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. _____________________ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 70,000 other people by joining our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 50 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We plug into the real world Matrix – the digital Wild West of surveillance capitalism that dominates this Age of Information. Behind it is the unholy alliance between Big Tech and Big Brother. Privacy is the first casualty and democracy dies with it. Our guide is Cindy Cohn, director of Electronic Frontier Foundation, with her decades of experience challenging digital authoritarianism. Featuring Cindy Cohn, the Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation since 2015, served as EFF's Legal Director as well as its General Counsel from 2000 to 2015. Among other honors, Ms. Cohn was named to The Non-Profit Times 2020 Power & Influence TOP 50 list, and in 2018, Forbes included Ms. Cohn as one of America's Top 50 Women in Tech. Resources ⁠Cindy Cohn – The Climate Fight is Digital⁠ | Bioneers 2024 Keynote ⁠Tools from Electronic Frontier Foundation⁠ Credits Executive Producer: Kenny Ausubel Written by: Kenny Ausubel Additional production and writing: Leo Hornak Senior Producer and Station Relations: Stephanie Welch Program Engineer and Music Supervisor: Emily Harris Producer: Teo Grossman Host and Consulting Producer: Neil Harvey This is an episode of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Visit the ⁠radio and podcast homepage⁠ to learn more.

Headlines for July 29, 2025; “Designed as Death Traps”: Fmr. Green Beret Who Worked at Gaza Food Sites Reveals Rampant War Crimes; “Deliberate, Systematic Starvation”: Aid Leader Demands End to Israel’s War & Siege on Gaza; “Our Genocide”: Israeli Human Rights Groups Accuse Israel of Destroying Palestinian Society in Gaza

A deranged NYC shooter blames the NFL for his rampage—yes, really. Trump trolls UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer with classic alpha energy, while Karoline Leavitt makes the case for why Trump deserves a Nobel Peace Prize. Meanwhile, Eric Swalwell's latest attempt to go viral at the gym backfires hilariously, and Bill Maher stuns his audience by breaking ranks with the Left. We're also covering Nancy Mace's coy hints at a gubernatorial run, the media meltdown over tariffs, and Tulsi Gabbard firing back at Keith Olbermann. Plus: street interviews, Gen Z refusing to say hello, and a bizarre Ozark town story you have to hear to believe.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Get your summer glow with HealthyCell—vibrant hair, radiant skin, and strong nails await! Use promo code CHICKS at https://HealthyCell.com/CHICKS for 20% OFF your first order.Live a safer digital life with Webroot. Get 50% off Webroot Total Protection at https://Webroot.com/ChicksDonate $20 to support women's success and receive the book, A Woman's Guide, Seven Rules for Success in Business and Life from Concerned Women for America. Visit https://ConcernedWomen.org/Chicks Head over to https://RepublicanRed.com and grab theDrill Baby Drill wines while they're still in stock. Save $5 OFF a bottle with code CHICKS or more by joining the wine club.SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://link.chtbl.com/BtHbvS8C?sid=y...JOIN OUR SUPPORTER COMMUNITY ON LOCALS: https://chicksontheright.locals.com/JOIN OUR SUPER DOUBLE AWESOME SECRET BUT NOT SECRET EXCLUSIVE GROUP:   / 388315619071775  Subscribe to our email list: https://politics.chicksonright.com/su...GET OUR BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H5D3CF1/...Venmo: @chicksonrightPaypal: https://www.paypal.me/chicksonrightGet exclusive Chicks merch here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/InRealLifeC...Even more Merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/chickson...Thank you for the Superchats! Watch live to donate and be recognized!Facebook: Chicks on the RightFacebook Group: Chicks on the RightTwitter, IG, Parler, Rumble: @chicksonright

Democracy Now! Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Judge hit with misconduct complaint by DOJ after speaking out against Trump 'crisis' - say what?! Trump wants religion pushed in the workplace - what could possibly go wrong? Shocking corruption exposed in green energy and Big Oil give-a-ways. Crazy Alert! Did Trump just say going to Epstein's island is a "privilege?"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump is the first president in American history to seize the nation's newsrooms and attack a cartoon in the same week…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlines for July 28, 2025; “Stop This Genocide”: Gaza Aid Worker Warns of Imminent Starvation, Urges Israel to Lift Blockade; Gaza Flotilla Activist Slams “Israeli Piracy on the High Seas” After Aid Ship Seized in Int’l Waters; Will Trump Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell? Reporter Vicky Ward on Jeffrey Epstein, Maxwell & Their Victims

"The idea should be very clear: Trump is going after the media to suppress coverage of the cover-up." The media is becoming complicit in the greatest cover-up in the history of American politics. The Epstein story isn't going away, no matter how hard Trump tries to make it disappear. But now that effort by Trump is pushing our media into a dark place that it may never return from. If American media outlets don't stand up – and make no mistake, so far they aren't – the loss to our Democracy could be immeasurable. Rick explains why in this episode of The Enemies List. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices