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Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week on the podcast, after the inspiring conversation in our last episode with Wesley Watkins about The Jazz & Democracy Project and more, I couldn't resist giong back into the GC archives for an encore presentation of my conversation with Maestro Wynton Marsalis. We recorded this conversation when the podcast was just a toddler, back in the days when we were just “doing something” and not yet “manifesting a new world.” It was also on the eve of the 2020 election, however, like so many of our conversations the topics and insights remain evergreen. How far we've come and continue to carry on! Check out the original show notes for more on his bio and topics of interest (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/47). Where to find Wynton? www.wyntonmarsalis.org The Jazz @ Lincoln Center Orchestra (https://www.jazz.org/JLCO/) On YouTube (http://youtube.com/wyntonmarsalis) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wyntonmarsalis) On Instagram (http://instagram.com/wyntonmarsalis) On Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/375zxMmh2cSgUzFFnva0O7) What's Wynton reading? American Founders: How People of African Descent Established Freedom in the New World (http://americanfoundersbook.com) by Christina Proenza-Coles Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" (https://rep.club/products/barracoon-zora-neale-hurston?srsltid=AfmBOoq6wJeLLvsYg8gQerKMU29bzPgtQIduPOvjE6_4TugqUEgT5ARn) by Zora Neale Hurston Special Guest: Wynton Marsalis.

Neil Aquino used his speaking slot at the Houston 50501 Movement rally to point out that just showing up at City Council and protesting will not meet the political challenge.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

We promise, this episode is only a little bit about header bidding. Nilay and David are joined by The Verge's Alex Heath to talk about some big news in tech regulation: Google lost its ad-tech monopoly trial, which could reshape both Google and the internet altogether. And that's not the only monopoly news! Meta's trial also started this week, and Alex was there to see Mark Zuckerberg and others try to defend Instagram, WhatsApp, and the company as a whole. After all that, we talk about OpenAI's plans to build a social network, and how this company seems to never run out of ambition. Finally, in the lightning round, it's time for another round of Brendan Carr is a Dummy, and some news about viral cameras and the Switch 2. Which we'll be yeeting into our homes as soon as possible Further reading: Google loses ad tech monopoly case FTC v. Meta live: the latest from the battle over Instagram and WhatsApp Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defends Instagram purchase in antitrust trial Zuckerberg defends his empire during FTC antitrust trial Mark Zuckerberg suggested spinning off Instagram Mark Zuckerberg tells court that Meta made WhatsApp, Instagram better Mark Zuckerberg once suggested wiping all Facebook friends lists to boost usage Meta reportedly offered $1 billion to settle the FTC's antitrust lawsuit. Zuckerberg defends his empire during FTC antitrust trial Google, Apple, and Snap aren't happy about Meta's poorly-redacted slides Meta's antitrust trial slide redactions aren't actually hiding anything OpenAI is building a social network OpenAI debuts its GPT-4.1 flagship AI model OpenAI might finally get better model names soon. OpenAI's upgraded o3 model can use images when reasoning ChatGPT will now remember your old conversations OpenAI is reportedly considering a $3 billion deal to buy AI coding tool Windsurf. Netflix is testing a new OpenAI-powered search Brendan Carr on X The Media and Democracy Project on Bluesky Trump excludes smartphones, computers, chips from higher tariffs Smartphone tariffs are coming back in ‘a month or two,' says Trump admin TSMC is unfazed by tariffs. Microsoft's Phil Spencer: “I want to support Switch 2.” In pursuit of a viral, five-year-old compact camera Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Edwards is the author of The Integrity Institute on Substack, and director of the Democracy Project, and joins Emile Donovan.

As I delve into the intricacies of Project 2025, a blueprint crafted by the Heritage Foundation and backed by over 100 conservative organizations, it becomes clear that this initiative is not just a policy agenda, but a comprehensive plan to reshape the very fabric of American governance.At its core, Project 2025 aims to dismantle what its proponents call the "administrative state," a term that encompasses the operations of federal agencies and programs. This vision is laid out in a 900-page document that outlines a radical transformation of the federal government, one that would concentrate executive power and align it with conservative principles.One of the most striking aspects of Project 2025 is its proposal to eliminate or significantly alter several key federal agencies. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), for instance, would be dismantled, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) would be privatized. This move is particularly alarming given the critical role these agencies play in national security, especially since their creation in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. As AFGE President Everett Kelley noted, "Bringing our country back to the pre-9/11 era is not only irresponsible but also puts all of us at risk."The Department of Education is another target, with plans to eliminate it and transfer oversight of education and federal funding to the states. This shift would not only reduce federal involvement in education but also curtail regulations against sex-based discrimination, gender identity, and sexual orientation in schools. The project's backers argue that education should be a private rather than a public good, a stance that could have profound implications for public schools and the millions of students they serve.The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is also on the chopping block, with proposals to shift disaster preparedness and response costs to states and local governments. This change is justified by the argument that FEMA is "overtasked" and "overcompensates for the lack of state and local preparedness and response." However, critics argue that such a shift would leave vulnerable communities without the necessary federal support during times of crisis.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would also face significant cuts, with the elimination of regional labs, enforcement and compliance offices, and scientific integrity divisions. This would essentially give corporations a free hand to pollute, endangering public health and the environment. As the AFGE Public Policy Director Jacque Simon pointed out, these changes would "endanger public health by giving corporations and big businesses a greenlight to pollute the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat."Project 2025's impact on federal employees is equally daunting. The plan seeks to end collective bargaining for public-sector workers and reinstate Trump's executive orders that bust unions and direct agencies to renegotiate contracts to obtain stronger management rights. The reintroduction of Schedule F, which would reclassify career federal employees connected to federal policy, could politicize the civil service, allowing the administration to hire and fire based on political loyalty rather than merit. This could affect over 500,000 employees, stripping them of their work protections.The project's broader policy objectives are just as sweeping. It advocates for reducing taxes on corporations and capital gains, instituting a flat income tax, and cutting Medicare and Medicaid. It also proposes reversing many of President Joe Biden's policies, including those related to environmental regulations, which would favor fossil fuels over renewable energy. Research funded by taxpayer dollars would need to align with conservative principles, with climatology research receiving significantly less funding.In the realm of education, Project 2025 criticizes what it calls "woke propaganda" in public schools and proposes a significant reduction in the federal government's role in education. It suggests closing the Department of Education and elevating school choice and parental rights, with federal funds being redirected as school vouchers for private or religious schools. This approach would not only reduce federal funding for schools in low-income areas but also end programs like Head Start, which serves over 833,000 children living in poverty.The project's stance on labor rights is equally concerning. It would allow states to ban labor unions in the private sector, make it easier for corporations to fire workers engaging in collective action, and eliminate overtime protections and the federal minimum wage. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which has relieved many federal employees of their student debt burden, would also be ended.Critics of Project 2025 are vocal about its potential to undermine democratic institutions and civil liberties. Legal experts argue that it would concentrate presidential power, undermine the rule of law, and erode the separation of powers and the separation of church and state. AFGE President Everett Kelley succinctly captured the essence of these concerns: "Project 2025 will take away freedoms and rights from every American, will hurt the middle class and working families, and is a threat to our democracy."Despite Trump's attempts to distance himself from the project during his campaign, many of his policies align closely with those outlined in Project 2025. Since his return to the White House, he has already taken steps that mirror the project's recommendations, such as ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within the federal government and withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization.As the country moves forward, the implications of Project 2025 will become increasingly clear. With its comprehensive and radical proposals, this initiative represents a significant turning point in American governance. Whether it will succeed in reshaping the federal government according to its vision remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the stakes are high, and the future of American democracy hangs in the balance.In the coming months, as more of these policies are implemented, Americans will have to grapple with the consequences of such profound changes. The upcoming elections and the actions of the current administration will serve as critical decision points that will determine the extent to which Project 2025's vision becomes a reality. As we navigate this uncertain landscape, it is crucial to remain vigilant and informed, for the future of our governance and our rights depends on it.

As I delve into the intricacies of Project 2025, a comprehensive initiative aimed at transforming American governance, I find myself immersed in a world of ambitious reforms and meticulous planning. Launched by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), this project is not just another policy proposal; it's a blueprint for systemic change, designed to address some of the most pressing issues facing the U.S. government.At its core, Project 2025 seeks to modernize federal agencies and streamline government operations. One of the key policy proposals involves restructuring the executive branch to make it more efficient and responsive to contemporary challenges. For instance, the project suggests consolidating certain functions within federal agencies to reduce redundancy and enhance coordination. This is exemplified in their recommendation to merge the Department of Education with parts of the Department of Health and Human Services to create a more cohesive approach to education and family services."We believe that by streamlining these functions, we can create a more agile and effective government," says Dan Glickman, former Secretary of Agriculture and co-chair of the BPC's Commission on Political Reform. "This isn't about cutting corners; it's about making sure our government is equipped to handle the complexities of the 21st century."Another significant aspect of Project 2025 is its focus on electoral reform. The initiative proposes several changes aimed at improving voter access and reducing partisan gridlock. One such proposal involves implementing automatic voter registration nationwide, which would significantly increase voter turnout by ensuring that all eligible citizens are registered to vote unless they opt out."Automatic voter registration is a game-changer," notes John Fortier, director of the BPC's Democracy Project. "It simplifies the process for voters and helps ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in our democracy."The project also tackles the thorny issue of campaign finance reform. By advocating for stricter disclosure laws and public financing options for candidates, Project 2025 aims to reduce the influence of money in politics and promote transparency."Money has become too dominant in our political system," says former Senator Olympia Snowe, another co-chair of the BPC's Commission on Political Reform. "By introducing public financing options and enhancing disclosure requirements, we can help level the playing field and ensure that candidates are accountable to their constituents rather than special interests."One of the most intriguing aspects of Project 2025 is its emphasis on technological innovation within government. The initiative calls for significant investments in digital infrastructure to improve service delivery and enhance citizen engagement. This includes developing user-friendly online platforms for accessing government services, similar to those used by private sector companies."Technology has revolutionized how we live our lives," explains Glickman. "It's time we bring that same level of innovation into our government so that citizens can interact with it more easily and efficiently."Despite its ambitious scope, Project 2025 is not without its critics. Some experts argue that such sweeping reforms could face significant resistance from entrenched interests within both parties."Changing how government operates is never easy," notes Norman Ornstein, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. "While these proposals are well-intentioned, they will require bipartisan support and public pressure to overcome the inevitable pushback."As I reflect on Project 2025's goals and proposals, it becomes clear that this initiative represents more than just a set of policy recommendations—it symbolizes a broader desire for systemic change in American governance. Whether or not all these reforms come to fruition remains to be seen; however, their potential impact cannot be overstated.Looking ahead, several key milestones will determine whether Project 2025 gains traction. The upcoming midterm elections could provide a litmus test for some of these proposals as candidates begin to incorporate them into their platforms. Additionally, any legislative action taken during the next congressional session will be crucial in determining whether these reforms can become reality.In conclusion, Project 2025 stands as an audacious attempt to reimagine American governance for a new era. While challenges lie ahead, its detailed proposals offer a compelling vision for how our government could become more efficient, transparent, and responsive to its citizens' needs. As we move forward into an uncertain future, initiatives like Project 2025 remind us that even in times of division, there remains a shared commitment to improving our democratic institutions—one that could ultimately lead us toward a brighter future for all Americans.

The battle over media regulation, political influence and journalistic integrity has reached a new flashpoint as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) faces scrutiny over its selective enforcement of cases involving major networks. At the center of the debate is Fox's Philadelphia affiliate, WTXF, and whether its parent company should retain its broadcast license given the network's documented history of knowingly spreading falsehoods. To unpack this issue, former FCC Chairman Al Sikes and longtime media executive Preston Padden — both leaders of the Media and Democracy Project — discussed the implications of the FCC's actions and the broader stakes for press freedom and democracy. Their conversation highlights deep concerns about regulatory capture, the erosion of media accountability and the consequences of the FCC acting as a political weapon rather than an impartial guardian of the public interest. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/media-accountability-the-fcc-and-the-fight-over-fox-a-conversation-with-al-sikes-and-preston,254569  

Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss pressing issues that could impact the state's education system including Ohio Senate Bill 1, school funding and possible federal education cuts. Michael Podhorzer, Chair of the Defend Democracy Project, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact of billionaire influence on elections, the importance of unions in defending democracy and the need for increased public awareness and action.

'This Absurdity Must End,' Sanders Says of Study Highlighting Healthcare Industry Greed. Houston Democracy Project's Neil Aquino visits.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books:As I See It:https://amzn.to/3XpvW5oHow To Make AmericaUtopia:https://amzn.to/3VKVFnGIt's Worth It:https://amzn.to/3VFByXPLose Weight And BeFit Now:https://amzn.to/3xiQK3KTribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man:https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

* ‘This Absurdity Must End,' Sanders Says of Study Highlighting Healthcare Industry Greed: “Unfortunately, instead of working with Congress on this real issue, Trump and Musk have launched an immoral and unconstitutional attack on the Department of Health and Human Services.” [More]* Houston Democracy Project's Neil Aquino visits.: [More] [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

With this episode, it's the end of an era, as host Lynda Woolard closes out the Louisiana Lefty podcast. She goes through the current social media upheaval, the precarious situation with journalistic media, and the unsure political world we are heading into, as well as how she is approaching this new landscape. For now, follow Lynda Woolard here: BlueSky Substack You can continue to access archived Louisiana Lefty content on podcast apps, YouTube and our LouisianaLefty.Rocks website. If you plan to stay on any of the Meta properties, please read this article and consider making changes to your settings: So You're NOT Leaving Facebook Look through Lynda's initial suggestions for trustworthy media, which will be added to and updated regularly here. Find the Local Journalism Directory compiled by the  Media and Democracy Project here. The first 4 years of awardees of the Louisiana Organizer of the Month will remain archived on Louisiana Lefty's Facebook, Instagram and website. To keep up with future Louisiana Organizers of the Month, follow Step Up Louisiana: Facebook Instagram Twitter Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

Last week the nation paused to honor the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. Carter died December 29, 2024 at the age of 100, and while opinions vary as to how successful his one term in the White House was, there's a widespread consensus that no president in American history enjoyed a more […]

The people behind Project 2025, including the Heritage Foundation, are on a mission to neuter federal anti-discrimination laws. Brian Hansbury, Co-Founder of the non-profit Media and Democracy Project joins Thom with the details of their dystopian plan. Plus Thom reads from "Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy" by Larry Tye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Biden is stepping down from the US presidential election race.  He says his decision to stand down "is in the best interest of his party and the country"  Biden has endorsed Kamala Harris, the current vice-president, to be the new Democratic candidate – along with a strings of other key Democrats.  It comes four months before Americans go to the polls.  In this bonus episode, geopolitical analyst at The Democracy Project, Geoffrey Miller joins to explain what happens next.  Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer: Paddy FoxProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These Nazis need to be kicked to the curb BEFORE the elections why the f should they be able to run for or hold office we have a constitution in this country! 14th Amendment section 3 read it from America and then get rid of all these mfg treasonous douchebags! John fetterman is a f* sell-out One problem is the element of Truth to some of DIAPERDOUCHE's statements like "crooked Joe Biden" he Joe Biden excepted 11 million from APAC the pro-israel lobby for his campaigns the most of any American politician! and then he dragged us into genocide against the Palestinians, bypassing congress! So it's confusing to undereducated Americans misinformed & brainwashed by right-wing propaganda because only four corporations own all the media! THEY ARE BOTH CRIMINALS THEY ARE BOTH UNFIT TO BE PRESIDENT THEY ARE BOTH TOO OLD WE NEED TO REOPEN NOMINATIONS AMERICA! TRISTA4PREZ

05/31/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Jerry Goldfeder, current Special Counsel at Cozen O'Connor in New York. He and Joel have a conversation about Donald Trump's guilty verdict in New York on his hush-money trial.  Jerry currently serves as director of Fordham Law School's Voting Rights and Democracy Project, chairs the New York State Bar Association's Voting Rights and Democracy Task Force, and acts as a special adviser to the American Bar Association's Election Law Committee. His extensive practice involves representing various high-profile candidates and elected officials, including mayors, governors, and several candidates for president of the United States. He has also provided legal counsel to members of the U.S. Congress, the New York State Legislature, New York's City Council, judiciary members, unions, not-for-profits, and various groups on local, state, and federal campaign finance law, lobbying compliance, and governmental procedures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Hansbury, Co-Leader of Media and Democracy Project, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss guidelines for pro-democracy election coverage.  With an open letter to American media executives, publishers, and journalists, Brian and his team are intent on expecting more from media companies in their reporting of the 2024 election. The Project is asking national and local journalists to support democracy and encourage the engagement of voters in issues with less focus on polls. Deepak and Brian talk about: The eroding trust in traditional news sources Treating elections like they are more important than sports scores Polls are not news events Voter suppression Supporting robust local journalism #MediaandDemocracyProject #FixMediaNow @TheDemLabs #ElectionCoverage #Journalists #Journalism #Democracy #Election2024 MediaandDemocracyProject.org TheDemLabs.org

An attack at a Western Sydney church last week was inextricably linked to social media. The bishop who was stabbed is a social media celebrity, the attack itself was live-streamed, and both the attack and the reaction may have been inflamed by online extremism. The Australian government is so concerned it has picked a fight with the global social media giants X and Meta, ordering them to pull down content about the attack. Today, counter-terrorism expert and Lowy Institute fellow Lydia Khalill, on the attack, whether it was an act of terrorism and how we can do more to prevent extremism. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Project director of the Lowy Institute's Digital Threats to Democracy Project and expert on counter-terrorism, Lydia Khalil

We're joined today by longtime journalist, and co-founder of CalMatters, David Lesher. Last year David stepped down as editor-in-chief to direct a new project at CalMatters: Digital Democracy. Using the latest technology, including AI, Digital Democracy will gather a tremendous amount of data from California's state government: "every word uttered in public hearings, every dollar given to a politician, every bill introduced, every vote taken and more."After more than a year of development, Digital Democracy launched this month. David tells us how the system works, how it can be used by journalists, and ultimately by anyone interested in public policy, and how he hopes it will change the legislative process.Plus, Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics.1:14 What is Digital Democracy?3:56 "Phenoms"5:46 The three pieces7:17 Where can people find it?7:26 The AI component10:25 The fingerprint analogy11:40 The scale of the project and the infrastructure13:38 How will it work for reporters?17:33 The challenge of tracking donations19:25 Reaction from lawmakers20:51 The three goals for Digital Democracy22:52 "The Nastyness Scale"27:26 The State of the State speech30:06 #WWCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang"#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

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How has violent extremism evolved in recent decades? Why do the words used to discuss and describe extremism matter so much? And what challenges will governments, communities and individuals face in combating these threats in the digital age? In this episode, Dr Emily Corner, Lydia Khalil, and Professor Michele Grossman join Gai Brodtmann to discuss the evolution of violent extremism, and how these changes create new challenges for policymakers. Dr Emily Corner is an Associate Professor at the Australian National University and has worked extensively on projects examining terrorism, radicalisation, and the mental disorders associated with terrorist behaviour. Lydia Khalil is a Research Fellow on transnational challenges at the Lowy Institute and manages the Digital Threats to Democracy Project. Professor Michele Grossman AM is the Research Chair, Diversity and Community Resilience at Deakin University. She is a renowned expert in the areas of violent extremism, radicalisation, and community engagement. Gai Brodtmann is a Distinguished Advisor at the ANU National Security College, having previously served as a diplomat, defence consultant, Member of Parliament, Shadow Assistant Minister for Cyber Security and Defence and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence. Show notes: ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more This episode was first published Thursday, September 14, 2023 We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Hansbury, part of the leadership team at The Media and Democracy Project, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to shine a light on the role of local journalists in maintaining a strong democracy. Advocating for public policy solutions that benefit local communities and support diverse opinions, this group is surgically raising awareness about the consequences of lies from broadcasters and offering ways for citizens to have their voices heard. Deepak and Brian talk about: How citizens can take on sources of disinformation and those normalizing bad actors Role of the FCC in restricting misconduct and news distortion by companies with a broadcast license like FOX Corporation  News and information is a public good and needs to be supported because a common set of facts is necessary to solve problems #MediaandDemocracyProject #TheDemLabs #GrassrootsOrganizing #Organizing #FCC #LocalJournalism #CitizenActivism #Activism  The Media and Democracy Project TheDemLabs.org

Men and Marriage. Dr. James Dobson talks to Author George Gilder.  ACU Sunday Series. Men and Marriage - Part 1 and 2 with Guest George Gilder Genesis 2:18 states, “The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.'” On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews economist and author, George Gilder, about his book, Men and Marriage. The two highlight the important role men have in the holy union of husband and wife, and the ongoing effects that relationship has had on our society. About Today's Guest: George Gilder George Gilder is an investor and an economist. A co-founder of the conservative think tank, Discovery Institute, he serves as a senior fellow of the Center on Wealth, Poverty, and Morality, and also directs Discovery Institute's Technology and Democracy Project. Mr. Gilder pioneered the formulation of supply-side economics when he served as chairman of the Lehrman Institute's Economic Roundtable, and as program director for the Manhattan Institute. He is the author of nineteen books, including "Men and Marriage," "Wealth and Poverty," "Knowledge and Power," "The Scandal of Money," and "Life After Google." Mr. Gilder is a contributing editor of Forbes magazine and a frequent writer for The Economist, The American Spectator, the Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. He and his wife, Nini, have four grown children and live in western Massachusetts.   Men and Marriage - Part 1 with Guest George Gilder https://youtu.be/eavKuX8kvOI?si=j0l0dKb7-jYr7qe3   Men and Marriage - Part 2 with Guest George Gilder https://youtu.be/Sn3rkJByxCI?si=DoL89FNJ7WcHrWRp   Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk 50.9K subscribers 2,688 views Jan 11, 2023 Resources Mentioned: "Men and Marriage" book by George Gilder "Dare to Discipline" book by Dr. James C. Dobson 2022 Best of Broadcast CD Collection - https://give.cornerstone.cc/FamilyTal... Discovery Institute - https://www.discovery.org/ For more information and to connect with all resources mentioned – http://drjamesdobson.org/broadcast/20... Family Talk Station Finder – https://www.drjamesdobson.org/radio-s... ----- Visit our website: http://www.drjamesdobson.org Find us on Facebook:   / drjamesdobsonsfamilytalk   Follow us on Twitter:   / drjamesdobsonft   Follow us on Instagram:   / drjamesdobsonft   Listen to Family Talk on Alexa: http://www.drjamesdobson.org/alexa

At 330 Market Street in Philadelphia, Fox Television Stations-owned WTXF “FOX 29” is a prominent fixture in the Old City, with a home just steps away from Independence Mall. It remains a highly popular over-the-air station in a market where it competes against owned-and-operated stations from CBS, ABC and NBC. But, if it were up to the Media and Democracy Project, FOX Television Stations would lose the station's license.Why? Preston Padden, the former outspoken FOX executive who in recent months has teamed up with MAD, joins RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson for an exclusive 30-minute conversation that offers his views on why FOX shouldn't be permitted to continue owning WTXF — something FOX through its attorneys at Covington & Burlington argues "would upend decades of established Commission precedent, put the Commission in a position fundamentally incompatible with the First Amendment, and threaten to deprive viewers in Philadelphia of a station that serves its community exceptionally well.”Padden and Jacobson chatted for 30 minutes, and this conversation can be heard in the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM

A geopolitics expert says Israeli strategies for recovering hostages taken by Hamas could follow multiple avenues. Israel's death toll since the attack has climbed to more than 1000, and return fire on Gaza has killed more than 900. Democracy Project Analyst Geoffrey Miller says Israel is assembling a ground offensive, but it could take weeks to carry out. He says Israel could also pursue other options. "There are 5000 Palestinians in Israeli jails- they might be swapped for those at some point, or they might be used to secure a ceasefire." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has violent extremism evolved in recent decades? Why do the words used to discuss and describe extremism matter so much? And what challenges will governments, communities and individuals face in combating these threats in the digital age? In this episode, Dr Emily Corner, Lydia Khalil, and Professor Michele Grossman join Gai Brodtmann to discuss the evolution of violent extremism, and how these changes create new challenges for policymakers. Dr Emily Corner is a Senior Lecturer of Criminology at the Australian National University and has worked extensively on projects examining terrorism, radicalisation, and the mental disorders associated with terrorist behaviour. Lydia Khalil is a Research Fellow on transnational challenges at the Lowy Institute and manages the Digital Threats to Democracy Project. Michele Grossman AM is a Professor and Research Chair, Diversity and Community Resilience at Deakin University. She is a renowned expert in the areas of violent extremism, radicalisation, and community engagement. Gai Brodtmann is a Distinguished Advisor at the ANU National Security College, having previously served as a diplomat, defence consultant, Member of Parliament, Shadow Assistant Minister for Cyber Security and Defence and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence. Show notes: ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 153rd iconic edition of Too Noobs have the guys discussing a ridiculous request by the "Media & Democracy Project" to remove the FCC license from Philadelphia TV station WTXF Fox-29, talk about Biden's "alcohol czar" potentially recommending two drinks per week for men & women for 2025, laugh at a Watusi bull riding shotgun in a car near Nebraska, and humbly submit their predictions for the 2023 Philadelphia Eagles season

Ali Velshi is joined by Judge J. Michael Luttig, Fmr. Federal Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Hon. Dick Gephardt, Fmr. House Majority Leader, Jerry Goldfeder, Director at Fordham Law School Voting Rights and Democracy Project, Prof.KimberléCrenshaw, Author of ‘#SayHerName: Black Women's Stories of Police Violence and Public Silence', Matthew Seligman, Lawyer and Legal Scholar, Jennifer Rubin, Opinion Writer at the Washington Post, Sean O'Brien, President of International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Kristy Greenberg, Fmr. SDNY Criminal Division Deputy Chief, and Andrew Weissman, Fmr. FBI General Counsel.

Houston Activist Neil Aquino discusses his Houston Democracy Project. $26,500 for Leqembi fraud. Hunter Biden's informant is a Chinese Agent. Obama reams Tim Scott. How can Biden Win? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/support

Renowned Houston Political Activist Neil Aquino visited to discuss his new Houston Democracy Project. More importantly, he wanted to discuss the relationship between the grassroots and our politics and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/support

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Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller says the importance of the China-New Zealand relationship is enough to justify a back-up plane. A second aircraft was sent ahead of Chris Hipkins' flight- positioned on standby in the Philippines, just in case the first broke down. Miller says it might seem expensive, but we send $20 billion worth of exports to China every year. "The relationship is on slightly rocky ground. This visit has been heavily delayed, it was meant to be at the start of the year. I think if you're going to go, it's probably worth doing the trip well and that's what Hipkins is doing, I guess, by making sure he gets there." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Shreveport native D'Seanté Parks joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about her civic engagement app: 1000 More. Check out 1000 More at 1000more.org. 1000 More on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Sign Up for 1000 More's Weekly Newsletter. Learn more about the roots of propaganda in the United States through LSU's books on Ray Stannard Baker. Learn more about misinformation and disinformation from Harvard's The Election Influence Operations Playbook. Check out Media and Democracy Project's Local Journalism Directory.   Find more Louisiana Lefty content on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and at LouisianaLefty.Rocks. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

Democratic Senator from California Diane Feinstein has spent more than three decades in the U-S senate. Her tenure has won her praise from allied politicians like former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. The lawmakers have defended Senator Feinstein as questions arise surrounding her ability to serve. Despite the backing of some defenders, Senator Feinstein is facing calls to step down from within her own party. Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips and California Representative Ro Khanna have openly called for Feinstein's resignation. Senator Feinstein made efforts to slow the calls for her resignation by asking Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for a temporary replacement in her role on the Senate Judiciary Committee. But the brouhaha over Senate Feinstein brings more to mind than the current gerontocracy. It calls into question power in the Senate: who has it, how it operates, and how much of a senator's work output is dependent on the staffers surrounding them.  We speak with Jerry Goldfeder, professor of Election Law and Director of the Voting Rights and Democracy Project at Fordham Law School, for more.  

Democratic Senator from California Diane Feinstein has spent more than three decades in the U-S senate. Her tenure has won her praise from allied politicians like former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. The lawmakers have defended Senator Feinstein as questions arise surrounding her ability to serve. Despite the backing of some defenders, Senator Feinstein is facing calls to step down from within her own party. Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips and California Representative Ro Khanna have openly called for Feinstein's resignation. Senator Feinstein made efforts to slow the calls for her resignation by asking Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for a temporary replacement in her role on the Senate Judiciary Committee. But the brouhaha over Senate Feinstein brings more to mind than the current gerontocracy. It calls into question power in the Senate: who has it, how it operates, and how much of a senator's work output is dependent on the staffers surrounding them.  We speak with Jerry Goldfeder, professor of Election Law and Director of the Voting Rights and Democracy Project at Fordham Law School, for more.  

On this episode, Brian Hansbury, co-founder of the Media and Democracy Project, joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about his group's work to watchdog the media and push back against misinformation, false equivalencies, and bad framing that shrouds the truth from the public. As the Media and Democracy Project is a completely volunteer run organization, they are always looking for new recruits. Find out how to get involved in their mission via the links below. Follow Media and Democracy Project on Mastodon, Twitter and Instagram. Follow Fix Media Now on Mastodon and Twitter. Sign up to receive their newsletter. Register to attend one of their regular virtual meetings. Check out their ⁠Local Journalism Directory⁠. Watch Andrea Chalupa's film Mr. Jones. Watch Jen Senko's documentary The Brainwashing of My Dad. Find more Louisiana Lefty content on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and at LouisianaLefty.Rocks. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

04/05/23: Joel is joined by Jerry Goldfeder to talk about the indictment of Donald Trump. The Manhattan district attorney's office unveiled an indictment charging former President  Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree.  Jerry is currently Special Counsel at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, and serves as Director of the Fordham Law School Voting Rights and Democracy Project.  Previously, he served as Special Counsel for Public Integrity to the New York State Attorney General.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democracy dies with the lies. Even that simplest form of democracy, which is that we vote on a politician or we don't and we vote on another politician depends on the truth. Because if you can lie about what you did in office or lie about what you didn't do, that sort of vertical accountability breaks down. It becomes meaningless.Staffan LindbergBecome a Patron!Make a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.Staffan Lindberg is the Director of the V-Dem Institute, one of the five principal investigators of the Varieties of Democracy Project, and a Professor of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg. He is also a coeditor of the book Why Democracies Develop and Decline along with Michael Coppedge, Amanda B. Edgell, and Carl Henrik Knutsen.Key HighlightsIntroduction - 0:46Bright Spots for Democracy - 3:24Autocratization and Democratic Backsliding - 13:20Causes of Democratic Recession - 22:25Criticisms of the Report - 34:56Key LinksWhy Democracies Develop and Decline edited by Michael Coppedge, Amanda B. Edgell, Carl Henrik Knutsen, and Staffan LindbergLearn more about V-DEM"A Third Wave of Autocratization is Here: What is New About it?" in Democratization by Anna Lührmann and Staffan LindbergDemocracy Paradox PodcastMichael Coppedge on Why Democracies Emerge, Why They Decline, and Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)Sarah Repucci from Freedom House with an Update on Freedom in the WorldMore Episodes from the PodcastMore InformationDemocracy GroupApes of the State created all MusicEmail the show at jkempf@democracyparadox.comFollow on Twitter @DemParadox, Facebook, Instagram @democracyparadoxpodcast100 Books on DemocracyDemocracy Paradox is part of the Amazon Affiliates Program and earns commissions on items purchased from links to the Amazon website. All links are to recommended books discussed in the podcast or referenced in the blog.Support the show

It has been one year since Russia launched its escalated invasion of Ukraine that has led to hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions of Ukrainians displaced, exiled, or kidnapped. We have been covering the Kremlin's genocidal ambitions and how Ukraine has been used as a petri dish for operatives to experiment with attacks on democracy since we launched Gaslit Nation in 2018. This brutal escalation was a long time coming -- and Ukraine knew it, which is why Ukrainians were able to fend off Russian invaders while the West offered only belated and limited support. We discuss what's changed since February 2022, what Ukraine still needs to win, Biden's recent visit, and the geopolitical consequences of the war for the rest of the world. We also discuss the importance of US territorial integrity and sovereignty as insurrectionists here seek to divide and conquer in a way reminiscent of (and often financially backed by) Kremlin operatives. The rest of our episode is an interview with Ukraine expert Yana Prymachenko of Princeton University. From the university's website, “A native of Ukraine, Yana Prymachenko received her Ph.D. from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. She was a research scholar at the Institute of History of Ukraine from 2003 to 2022. She joined the faculty at Princeton as Visiting Scholar in the fall of 2022. Her research interests vary greatly, ranging from the Soviet culture in the 1920s-30s, the history of the Second World War, the memory politics in Russia and Eastern Europe to the study of Soviet propaganda and informational wars.” For our bonus episode, available to Patreon subscribers at the Truth-Teller level or higher, we answer questions sent in by our listeners! We discuss whether Merrick Garland's failures are a feature or a bug, what to do when good causes get hijacked by bad actors, the continued attacks on LGBTQ Americans, the discrepancy between Biden's foreign and domestic policies, and much more! Gaslit Nation is funded entirely by listeners and we need your support to survive. If you appreciate what we do -- and would like bonus episodes and other perks – please join us on Patreon. Thank you! Show Notes: Join Andrea on Saturday February 25 at an upcoming virtual event to commemorate the one year anniversary of Russia's imperialist re-invasion of Ukraine. She will be joining the all civic group "The Media and Democracy Project" for a streamed screening of my film "Mr. Jones" and have a "Q and A session" afterwards. They will discuss the film, what role the media plays in defending against disinformation and authoritarianism - and what we can all be doing to support BETTER media.  Sign up for the event by going to the website: TINY.CC/mrjones Admission is FREE Suggested donation to the Kyiv Independent - as we need to support "media AND democracy" in Ukraine (and here in the US). In Taking Crimea, Putin Gains a Sea of Fuel Reserves https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/18/world/europe/in-taking-crimea-putin-gains-a-sea-of-fuel-reserves.html Imperfect allies and non-state actors: Lessons from the 1991 no-fly zone in Iraq https://www.brookings.edu/blog/order-from-chaos/2021/05/28/imperfect-allies-and-non-state-actors-lessons-from-the-1991-no-fly-zone-in-iraq/  

Raffi Krikorian (CTO, Emerson Collection) talks with Laura Edelson (Postdoctoral Researcher at NYU, and Co-Founder of Cyber Security for Democracy Project) about what it looks like to be mission driven in her work.

December 15, 2022--Project Censored's Associate Director Andy Lee Roth joins Steve and Annie on Corporations and Democracy to focus on important subjects that were lost in the sea of hype. Each year at this time Project Censored highlights important news stories that were ignored or underreported in the national press over the last year. This year the focus is on the State of the Free Press.

Celeste Katz Marston and Jeff Simmons mark the final days of Midterms 2022 with a special look at voting and threats to democracy. Guests: Grace Panetta of The 19th* News and Jerry Goldfeder, director, Fordham Law Voting Rights and Democracy Project. Original air date: November 3, 2022.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Johari Harris, Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at Kennesaw State University. Johari is also the director of Educating for Democracy, an initiative housed at the University of Virginia designed to combine the science of adolescent learning and development with the teaching of critical histories and supporting justice-oriented civic engagement.In Part 2 of their conversation, Johari and Jason talk about the Educating for Democracy Project, the resources that teachers can use in their classrooms to expose students to the many narratives that make up American history and civic life, how young adolescents are absorbing current events around the state of democracy and how to inspire them to be engaged citizens to shape a more just future. Additional Readings and ResourcesEducating for DemocracyTeacher ToolkitMiddle School UnitsProfiles of ResistanceKennesaw State UniversityHarlem Children's ZoneSocial and emotional learningSocial Cognitive Domain TheoryLarry Nucci, University of California at Berkeley“What Kind Of Citizen? The Politics Of Educating For Democracy,” Joel Westheimer, University of Ottawa and Joseph Kahne, Mills College, excerpted from “What Kind of Citizen? The Politics of Educating for Democracy” American Educational Research Journal. Volume 41 No. 2, Summer 2004, 237-269. Joanna Lee Williams, Associate Professor, School Psychology, Rutgers UniversityLessons in Adolescence, Episode One: Lessons with Dr. Joanna Lee Williams

In today's episode, Joseph Mercadante talks to activist and associate professor at NYU, Erica Foldy. Together, they discuss her career in activism, the challenges she faces today as a professor and organizer, and how she started NYU's Democracy Project. Professor Erica Foldy is an Associate Professor at NYU Wagner and a scholar, teacher, consultant and organizer. Her research explores what enables and inhibits collaboration and learning across potential divisions, and has focused on race and racism in particular. Erica's expertise has been featured in the Washington Post, Reuters, CNN.com and other outlets and she has consulted on equity, diversity and belonging to a range of groups and agencies. Most recently, she has been co-leading a program to fund fellowships for NYU students to work in pro-democracy organizations. She is a 3-time winner of the Wagner Professor of the Year award, voted by students.

Welcome to the Thursday Wire!  This week on the show Stella speaks to geopolitical analyst from The Democracy Project, Geoffrey Miller, about Aotearoa's formal response to Russia's annexation of Ukraine. We've got our regular segment with Andrew Little brought to us by Tuva'a. Stella speaks to Annie West, a doctoral candidate at the University of Auckland about her research on Kākāpō gut microbiomes. Stella also speaks to Cate Macinnis-Ng  about her co authorship of a new study showing that termites may play a pivotal role in climate change. Finally, News & Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins speaks to Auckland Transport Metro Services Manager Derek Koper about filling bus driver shortages in preparation for Auckland's rail network rebuild. 

Russia has recently announced their annexation of Ukrainian territory, but the move has been deemed illegal, and condemned by many actors. Aotearoa has joined the chorus of condemnation this week. Stella speaks to Geoffrey Miller, a geopolitical analyst from The Democracy Project, about the significance of our nation's response.  

Prakash Chenjeri, Cherstin Lyon, and Justin Harmon of SOU about campus theme and Democracy Project.