Podcasts about democratic institutions

As the dust settles on the 2024 presidential election, now is an excellent time to take a fresh, clear-eyed look at what really happened. Join us as Larry Bartels, political scientist extraordinaire and Co-Director of Vanderbilt University's Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, explains why Trump's win was not unusual and the roles played by the economy, loyalty to the political parties, and Trump's unique personality.

John Maytham is joined by Mbasa Mvenene, Political scientist and Lecturer at Walter Sisulu University, to unpack the increasingly visible campaign by Deputy President Paul Mashatile for the ANC’s top position. The conversation begins with the suspicious timing and limited disclosure around the alleged shooting incident involving Mashatile’s motorcade, an event only made public weeks later, over the Easter weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're a few weeks into a federal election that is currently too close to call. And while most Canadians are wondering who our next Prime Minister will be, my guests today are preoccupied with a different question: will this election be free and fair?In her recent report on foreign interference, Justice Marie-Josée Hogue wrote that “information manipulation poses the single biggest risk to our democracy”. Meanwhile, senior Canadian intelligence officials are predicting that India, China, Pakistan and Russia will all attempt to influence the outcome of this election. To try and get a sense of what we're up against, I wanted to get two different perspectives on this. My colleague Aengus Bridgman is the Director of the Media Ecosystem Observatory, a project that we run together at McGill University, and Nina Jankocwicz is the co-founder and CEO of the American Sunlight Project. Together, they are two of the leading authorities on the problem of information manipulation.Mentioned:“Public Inquiry Into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions,” by the Honourable Marie-Josée Hogue"A Pro-Russia Content Network Foreshadows the Automated Future of Info Ops,” by the American Sunlight ProjectFurther Reading:“Report ties Romanian liberals to TikTok campaign that fueled pro-Russia candidate,” by Victor Goury-Laffont (Politico)“2025 Federal Election Monitoring and Response,” by the Canadian Digital Media Research Network“Election threats watchdog detects Beijing effort to influence Chinese Canadians on Carney,” by Steven Chase (Globe & Mail)“The revelations and events that led to the foreign-interference inquiry,” by Steven Chase and Robert Fife (Globe & Mail)“Foreign interference inquiry finds ‘problematic' conduct,” by The Decibel

Connor Leahy and Gabriel Alfour, AI researchers from Conjecture and authors of "The Compendium," joinus for a critical discussion centered on Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) safety and governance. Drawing from their comprehensive analysis in "The Compendium," they articulate a stark warning about the existential risks inherent in uncontrolled AI development, framing it through the lens of "intelligence domination"—where a sufficiently advanced AI could subordinate humanity, much like humans dominate less intelligent species.SPONSOR MESSAGES:***Tufa AI Labs is a brand new research lab in Zurich started by Benjamin Crouzier focussed on o-series style reasoning and AGI. They are hiring a Chief Engineer and ML engineers. Events in Zurich. Goto https://tufalabs.ai/***TRANSCRIPT + REFS + NOTES:https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/p86l75y4o2ii40df5t7no/Compendium.pdf?rlkey=tukczgf3flw133sr9rgss0pnj&dl=0https://www.thecompendium.ai/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connor_Leahyhttps://www.conjecture.dev/abouthttps://substack.com/@gabecc​TOC:1. AI Intelligence and Safety Fundamentals [00:00:00] 1.1 Understanding Intelligence and AI Capabilities [00:06:20] 1.2 Emergence of Intelligence and Regulatory Challenges [00:10:18] 1.3 Human vs Animal Intelligence Debate [00:18:00] 1.4 AI Regulation and Risk Assessment Approaches [00:26:14] 1.5 Competing AI Development Ideologies2. Economic and Social Impact [00:29:10] 2.1 Labor Market Disruption and Post-Scarcity Scenarios [00:32:40] 2.2 Institutional Frameworks and Tech Power Dynamics [00:37:40] 2.3 Ethical Frameworks and AI Governance Debates [00:40:52] 2.4 AI Alignment Evolution and Technical Challenges3. Technical Governance Framework [00:55:07] 3.1 Three Levels of AI Safety: Alignment, Corrigibility, and Boundedness [00:55:30] 3.2 Challenges of AI System Corrigibility and Constitutional Models [00:57:35] 3.3 Limitations of Current Boundedness Approaches [00:59:11] 3.4 Abstract Governance Concepts and Policy Solutions4. Democratic Implementation and Coordination [00:59:20] 4.1 Governance Design and Measurement Challenges [01:00:10] 4.2 Democratic Institutions and Experimental Governance [01:14:10] 4.3 Political Engagement and AI Safety Advocacy [01:25:30] 4.4 Practical AI Safety Measures and International CoordinationCORE REFS:[00:01:45] The Compendium (2023), Leahy et al.https://pdf.thecompendium.ai/the_compendium.pdf[00:06:50] Geoffrey Hinton Leaves Google, BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65452940[00:10:00] ARC-AGI, Chollethttps://arcprize.org/arc-agi[00:13:25] A Brief History of Intelligence, Bennetthttps://www.amazon.com/Brief-History-Intelligence-Humans-Breakthroughs/dp/0063286343[00:25:35] Statement on AI Risk, Center for AI Safetyhttps://www.safe.ai/work/statement-on-ai-risk[00:26:15] Machines of Love and Grace, Amodeihttps://darioamodei.com/machines-of-loving-grace[00:26:35] The Techno-Optimist Manifesto, Andreessenhttps://a16z.com/the-techno-optimist-manifesto/[00:31:55] Techno-Feudalism, Varoufakishttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Technofeudalism-Killed-Capitalism-Yanis-Varoufakis/dp/1847927270[00:42:40] Introducing Superalignment, OpenAIhttps://openai.com/index/introducing-superalignment/[00:47:20] Three Laws of Robotics, Asimovhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Three-Laws-of-Robotics[00:50:00] Symbolic AI (GOFAI), Haugelandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbolic_artificial_intelligence[00:52:30] Intent Alignment, Christianohttps://www.alignmentforum.org/posts/HEZgGBZTpT4Bov7nH/mapping-the-conceptual-territory-in-ai-existential-safety[00:55:10] Large Language Model Alignment: A Survey, Jiang et al.http://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.15025[00:55:40] Constitutional Checks and Balances, Bokhttps://plato.stanford.edu/entries/montesquieu/

Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould was elected as the member of Parliament for Burlington in 2015 at the age of 28, but it didn't take long before she ended up in cabinet. In fact she was the youngest ever woman named to cabinet and the first ever active minister to take maternity leave.Gould has played a number of roles for the Liberal's during their decade in government… including Minister of Democratic Institutions, Minister for International Development, followed by Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, all before becoming the Government House leader.Today, Gould makes her case why should lead the Liberal party, and if she wins, fight the next election.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

Civics education is mandatory for Ontario students. But from teacher shortages to our contentious political times, do the in-class offerings make the grade? Steve Paikin talks to civics educators to find out about the gaps, and possible solutions, to improve civics instruction in Ontario schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a crossover episode of the Business Government HourJoin host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour – The National Academy of Public Administration FALL MEETING SERIES. This third in a series of conversations exploring the key challenges facing democratic institutions and the role of public service reform in tackling these challenges. Michael welcomes  Francis Fukuyama on this Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour.Links:Visit The Business Government Hour homepageMusic Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_

Outline 00:00 - Intro02:42 - Early life10:24 - WWII, Johns Hopkins, Belleville, Madison 17:17 - Princeton 20:30 - Los Alamos24:12 - Back to Princeton31:01 - RAND + Stanford 42:10 - Dynamic programming46:06 - Project matterhorn51:00 - Back to RAND56:14 - Curse of dimensionality1:02:41 - Divorce and remarriage1:08:29 - Greenglass affair1:14:21 - USC1:18:55 - Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions1:22:55 - Last years1:26:08 - OutroLinksR. Bellman: https://tinyurl.com/ydkmwexyC. M. Bellman: https://tinyurl.com/yfbafetjDynamic programming: https://tinyurl.com/mtsuamprCurse of dimensionality: https://tinyurl.com/383yads8Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equation: https://tinyurl.com/muu4ckvsBellman equation: https://tinyurl.com/y8bvzztmGrönwall-Bellman inequality: https://tinyurl.com/mrwdxzd8 S. Lefschetz: https://tinyurl.com/2s39nnzvRAND corporation: https://tinyurl.com/4bfyhp9pEye of the hurricane: https://tinyurl.com/bd6h84kaG. Szegő: https://tinyurl.com/mrthmmvmProject Matterhorn: https://tinyurl.com/5az9c3shD. Greenglass: https://tinyurl.com/p2kfp7czCenter for the Study of Democratic Institutions: https://tinyurl.com/3vkupdtySupport the showPodcast infoPodcast website: https://www.incontrolpodcast.com/Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5n84j85jSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/4rwztj3cRSS: https://tinyurl.com/yc2fcv4yYoutube: https://tinyurl.com/bdbvhsj6Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/3z24yr43Twitter: https://twitter.com/IncontrolPInstagram: https://tinyurl.com/35cu4kr4Acknowledgments and sponsorsThis episode was supported by the National Centre of Competence in Research on «Dependable, ubiquitous automation» and the IFAC Activity fund. The podcast benefits from the help of an incredibly talented and passionate team. Special thanks to L. Seward, E. Cahard, F. Banis, F. Dörfler, J. Lygeros, ETH studio and mirrorlake . Music was composed by A New Element.

In 2015, Crossroads Church, a majority-White evangelical megachurch based in Cincinnati, Ohio, launched a new program to address racial division and racism. In this episode, Hahrie Han discusses her new book Undivided: The Quest for Racial Solidarity in an American Church, which tells the story of this program and its participants, many of whom changed their thinking, behavior, and relationships after taking part. The impact of Crossroads's Undivided program demonstrates some of the elements of successful antiracist organizing —or organizing in general. These elements include sustained commitment, building relationships across difference, and empowering people to find their own solutions. Hahrie Han is the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Professor of Political Science, the inaugural director of the SNF Agora Institute, and the director of the P3 research lab at Johns Hopkins University. An elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, she has published four previous books. She was named a 2022 Social Innovation Thought Leader of the Year by the World Economic Forum's Schwab Foundation. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The New Republic, among other national publications. The daughter of Korean immigrants, she lives in Baltimore, Maryland. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/669326/undivided-by-hahrie-han/

Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss how any cross-border tax would increase the cost of components and raw materials that go back and forth between the neighboring countries, leading to a slowdown in production and higher prices at the dealership. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Dominic LeBlanc Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs of Canada on how the federal government is preparing to deal with the treat of a 25% tariff.  Jimmy Jean, Vice-president and chief economist at Desjardins joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question regarding what a tariff is, and how it would affect Canada's economy.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Scott Reid, Laura Stone, and Kory Teneycke. Professor Meredith Lilly, Simon Reisman Chair in International Economic Policy at Carleton University joins Vassy to discuss what the economic impact of a 25% tariff would be. 

As part of the D.C. Bar International Law Community's historic year of elections* initiative focusing on global principles and standards for national elections, Brief Encounters hosted Dr. Beata Martin-Rozumilowicz and Julia Brothers, experts in the democratic elections and governance sector, to discuss international standards and leading-edge European legislation on democratic elections, including on election technology, artificial intelligence, and information integrity. We assessed how elections across the world have fared so far this year vis a vis those standards, and spotlighted the international observation report on the US 2024 General Election, issued by the invited international observation mission of the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), of which the US is a participating member. For more resources, please visit the International Law Community's webpage on Global Elections and Electoral Standards. The webpage includes guidance on legal frameworks, equal access to voting, protections for election observers and electoral workers, electoral integrity and accountability, and links to organizations in the US and Europe that work on elections and democracy promotion. *This year over half the globe's population has already or will be voting in over 80 national elections, making this year the biggest election year in history, and the largest election cycle until 2048.   Speaker Bios: Dr. Beata Martin-Rozumilowicz is an electoral expert with more than 20 years of experience globally who has served on numerous European Union election observation missions. She headed the election department of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and led as Director for Europe and Eurasia and Technical Adviser for Technology in Elections at the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).  Julia Brothers is the Deputy Director for Elections at the National Democratic Institutions for International Affairs (NDI). Julia has worked in dozens of countries worldwide leading electoral assessments and electoral integrity projects. She is an expert in “Process and Results Verification for Transparency” (formerly known as "Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT)”) open election data, voter registration, observer rights, and the role of new technologies and digital media in the electoral process, including information integrity. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations. Thank you to our sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LawPay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ was developed specifically to help law firms streamline billing and collections—while providing a simple, secure solution for legal clients to pay their bills. As an industry leader in legal payments, LawPay is a cost-effective solution for more than 50,000 law firms around the country. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MyCase⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a powerful legal case management software designed to cover the entire client lifecycle, including lead and document management, billing and invoicing, and comprehensive reporting. Automate and streamline everything from client intake and calendaring to workflows and payments in an intuitive, all-in-one solution trusted by more than 17,000 law firms. CASEpeer is a comprehensive practice management software for personal injury law firms, optimizing workflows and increasing productivity with robust and intuitive case management and business operations features.

In this episode, Elizabeth is joined by Conner Coles, a former lobbyist with experience working in and around politics, including during the political party candidate nomination process. Conner walks us through the issue of foreign interference in nomination races , how a lack of federal oversight in these contests exacerbates the problem, and the impact this can have on our democratic systems. Conner and Elizabeth dive into examples of foreign interference through news and government reports and discuss the implications of candidates being responsible for carrying the burden of foreign interference unknowingly. This episode closes with some of Conner's recommendations for countering foreign interference  e at the nomination level.Additional Resources:Conner mentions Michael Chong, A Conservative MP who was targeted by Beijing told a federal inquiry that Canada has become "a playground" for foreign interference.  Conner also mentions Micheal Chong's testimony before the Foreign Interference Commission where Chong emphasized the need for more transparency.Conner and Elizabeth also discuss the 2019 case concerning former MPP Han Dong who won the Don Valley North riding despite misleading newsletters targeting Chinese-speaking residents.Elizabeth mentions recent reports on foreign interference in Canadian elections, including: The NSICOP Special Report on Foreign Interference in Canada's Democratic Processes and InstitutionsThe Initial Report of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions, andThe First Report of the Independent Special Rapporteur  on Foreign Interference.Elizabeth and Conner also mention how foreign interference Is targeting diaspora Communities in Canada, including by threatening their families back home, particularly in countries like China, India, and Iran.As an example of one tool to improve Canada's ability to counter foreign influence, Conner notes Bill C-377 (44-1), which, if passed, would formalize the process for parliamentarians to request a security clearance from the Government of Canada.  Check out www.polcommtech.ca for annotated transcripts of this episode in English and French.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, Forestry for a Better Future, and Fidelity.Alright you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites, we'll get right to it because we've got a time-stretched Cabinet Minister on the pod today.  The Honourable Karina Gould joins us.  Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.Minister Gould was first elected as an MP for Burlington in the Trudeau majority of 2015. In 2017, at the age of 29, she was named Minister of Democratic Institutions and President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, becoming the youngest female cabinet minister in Canadian history. She's a graduate of McGill University and the University of Oxford with a master's in international relations, and has also served as Minister of International Development and Minister of Families, Children and Social Development. With the birth of her son Oliver, she became the first federal Cabinet minister to give birth while holding office. So, just a little bit of trailblazing with Ms. Gould. Today, a little bit about her life and what brought her to a career in public service. But more time spent in the present: The Trudeau leadership discussion. Where it's at. Or not at. We'll focus on the Liberal Government legislative agenda going forward. And how to beat Poilievre.  What is the plan for that? And when will we see signs of it?Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced down more than two dozen MPs this week who suggested he should take time to contemplate his leadership and many who told him to his face that for the good of the Liberal party, and its upcoming electoral chances, he should resign. Trudeau was adamant, however, that he feels he is the best person to lead the Grits and Thursday he suggested he wasn't going anywhere. In this episode of “It's Political,” we'll unpack what happened at the Liberals' three-hour caucus meeting and what it means for Trudeau's future and his vocal dissenters. Then, we'll take a look at interference of another kind: foreign interference. The  Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions wrapped its public hearings this week. We'll look at what the Commission heard, and how it's been politicized and what to make of last week's bombshell announcement by the RCMP involving India's top diplomats in Canada. In this episode: Toronto Star Bureau Chief Tonda MacCharles, Toronto Star National Columnist Susan Delacourt, Centre for International Governance Innovation Senior Fellow Wesley Wark, Carleton University Associate Professor Stephanie Carvin, Conservative MP Michael Chong's Commission Counsel Fraser Harland. Hosted by Althia Raj. Some of the clips this week were sourced from the House of Commons, the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery, CPAC, as well as the CBC, CTV, and CP24.  This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Kevin Sexton and Althia Raj. Matt Hearn is our sound engineer. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. Listen here and follow or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.

The concept of realignment continues to captivate the political world. As the 2024 election approaches, unexpected endorsements and shifting voter demographics are sparking discussions about potential changes in party loyalties and issue priorities. While true realignments are rare in U.S. history, the subtle shifts occurring today may be laying the groundwork for more significant transformations in the future. Seth Masket from Vanderbilt University’s Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions joins the show.

On August 26th, Justin Hendrix moderated a panel convened by the Social Science Research Council at its offices in Brooklyn, New York. The panel was titled “Platforms and Elections: the Global State of Play, and it featured:Dr. Shannon McGregor, associate professor at the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media and a principal investigator with the Center for Information Technology in Public Life (CITAP);Dr. Jonathan Corpus Ong, professor of global digital media. at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, inaugural director of the Global Technology for Social Justice Lab; andDr. Chris Tenove, research associate and instructor at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and Assistant Director of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, the University of British Columbia.This episode features a lightly edited recording of the conversation, which touches on topics ranging from the role of civil society and independent researchers in engaging with efforts to protect the integrity of elections and mitigate the spread of misinformation to current questions about how generative AI may impact politics.

Treasury Board of Canada SecretariatThe Government of Canada is taking a whole-of-government approach to strengthen our economy and reduce the cost of living for Canadians. In doing so, we must continue to work with all partners to increase productivity and remove regulatory barriers so businesses and our economy can thrive.As part of these efforts, the Honourable Anita Anand, President of Treasury Board will immediately set up a working group to examine productivity and inform the government's economic plan. The working group will address barriers to achieving greater efficiencies for businesses so we can help increase productivity across the country.As announced in Budget 2024, the Government of Canada will continue its efforts to enable innovation and reduce red tape by introducing amendments to the Red Tape Reduction Act to broaden the use of regulatory sandboxes and continue advancing Bill S-6 through Parliament.In addition, Minister Anand and the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs are taking steps to remove barriers to interprovincial trade.On September 26, 2024, Ministers Anand and LeBlanc will be meeting with federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) ministers of the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) to continue working with governments to decrease the costs of goods and services for Canadians and allow the freer movement of labour in this country. This will kick off a stronger and swifter approach with FPT ministers to support interprovincial trade and reduce red tape.To further support Canadian industry, Minister Anand will travel to Washington, D.C., on September 4, 2024, to advance the work of the Canada-US Regulatory Cooperation Council.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

This week: DA Alvin Bragg has submitted his response to Trump's request to dismiss based on the SCOTUS presidential immunity ruling.Judge Engoron continues to refuse to recuse from Trump's civil fraud case in New York.President Biden made two nominations to the U.S. Postal Services Board of Governors, a necessary step before the possibility of removing DeJoy.The DoJ IG report on Stone's sentencing for lying to Congress is out. They also released a report on Barr's handling of election fraud allegations in the 2020 election in Pennsylvania.We have an update on Bannon; JD Vance is weird weird – not unique and quirky weird – off putting and creepy weird; and more.Read the DoJ OIG Report on Barr and Election Fraud Allegations in PA 2020A Report of Investigation Into the Department's Release of Public Statements Concerning a Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Election Fraud Investigation in September 2020 Thanks to ExpressVPN for supporting our show!Get an extra 3 months free. Expressvpn.com/cleanup. Allison Gillhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com/https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotePete Strzokhttps://twitter.com/petestrzokThe Podcasthttps://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to support this podcast and get it ad-free and early?Go to: https://www.patreon.com/aisle45podTell us about yourself and what you like about the show - http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

In this episode I have a special returning guest, the famous Dr. Michael Shermer on the show to discuss the interesting times our neighbours to the south are experiencing.  I'm hoping to discuss the polarization and the bias that have catalyzed conspiratorial thinking emerging around the Trump assassination attempt. Dr. Shermer is the Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine, the host of the podcast The Michael Shermer Show, and a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University where he teaches Skepticism 101. For 18 years he was a monthly columnist for Scientific American. He writes a weekly Substack column. He is the author of New York Times bestsellers Why People Believe Weird Things and The Believing Brain, Why Darwin Matters, The Science of Good and Evil, The Moral Arc, Heavens on Earth, and Giving the Devil His Due: Reflections of a Scientific Humanist.  Neil deGrasse Tyson has called him “a beacon of reason in an ocean of irrationality”. Support the podcast at patron.podbean.com/TheRationalView Make your voice heard on Facebook @TheRationalView

Dimitri and Khalid formally embark on their destabilization campaign against the term “parapolitics”, starting with the earliest known uses of the term from the late 19th to mid-20th century. Topics include: “Little Arthur's Guide to Humbug”, “Agnes Goodmaid”, sus satyr coming out of a cosmic egg, “Political Ideology: Why The Common Man Believes What He Does”, David Easton's “A Framework for Political Analysis”, Lawrence Litton's sus op-ed about parapolitics and the gubernatorial campaign of Tim Leary, sus anthropologist Clifford Geertz's “Interpretation of Cultures” (1973), Michael Aquino's Theosophist mentor Raghavan Iyer, and Joan Didion's “California Dreaming” essay about the Ford Foundation-backed Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions in Santa Barbara. For access to premium episodes, upcoming installments of DEMON FORCES, and the Grotto of Truth Discord, become a subscriber at patreon.com/subliminaljihad.

Tuesday, May 14th, 2024Today, Michael Cohen took the stand in the election interference trial; the Wisconsin Supreme Court seems poised to reverse the ban on ballot drop boxes; Madam Vice President dropped an F bomb and it was spectacular; Russia is trying to exploit America's divisions over the war in Gaza; and Merrick Garland convened an election threat task force meeting; plus Allison delivers your Good News.Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com Harris utters a profanity in advice to young Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (ABC News)Wisconsin Supreme Court reconsiders legality of absentee drop boxes (Wisconsin Examiner)Russia is trying to exploit America's divisions over the war in Gaza (NBC News)Justice Department vows crackdown on election-related threats (Politico) Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsWIChttps://www.fns.usda.gov/wicBlue Mink Tonkinesehttps://cats.fandom.com/wiki/Tonkinese Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Sunday, June 2nd – Chicago IL – Schubas TavernFriday June 14th – Philadelphia PA – City WinerySaturday June 15th – New York NY – City WinerySunday June 16th – Boston MA – City WineryMonday June 17th Boston, MA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-Bos2Wednesday July 10th – Portland OR – Polaris Hall(with Dana!)Thursday July 11th – Seattle WA – The Triple Door(with Dana!)Thursday July 25th Milwaukee, WI https://tinyurl.com/Beans-MKESunday July 28th Nashville, TN - with Phil Williams https://tinyurl.com/Beans-TennWednesday July 31st St. Louis, MO https://tinyurl.com/Beans-STLFriday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

On today's episode, The UnPopulist's editor-in-chief Shikha Dalmia and senior editor Berny Belvedere are joined by guest Ian Bassin.Ian previously served as Associate White House Counsel under President Obama and is the founder and Executive Director at Protect Democracy, a cross-ideological coalition defending America's system of government against the threat of authoritarianism. They discuss the challenges of recognizing and addressing threats to democracy when they don't fit traditional narratives, how to implement measures to slow down autocratic tendencies, and the importance of our rapidly shrinking civil society. We hope you enjoy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theunpopulist.net

Dave Hodges returns to the program to disclose his investigative work into how they plan on shutting down the internet via psychological operations. The plan is to protect the US “democratic institutions” by shutting down opposition speech, thereby regaining the control of the narrative within the masses.You can follow and learn more about Dave Hodges on his website at https://TheCommonSenseShow.com

Author Stephen Markley opens the doors to The Deluge, his ground-breaking, world-changing Climate/MetaCrisis thriller- 900 pages that absolutely squarely rips into the current system in all its deficiencies - and offers a route through to a future that might work. This week's guest is someone who has mapped out a possible future in a depth and detail that leaves me awestruck. Stephen Markley's first published novel Ohio, was described as a wild, angry, and devastating masterpiece of a book. Stephen King called it this generation's Grapes of Wrath and there is no doubt that it's a beautifully written, lyrical, devastating debut. But it turns out Ohio was the book he wrote in the midst of writing the novel we're going to talk about today. The Deluge is nine hundred pages of astonishing depth and breadth that takes as its topic the meta-crisis. It's an excoriating evisceration of neoliberalism and the thousands of small acts of mendacity or cowardice or sheer self-absorption that have got us to the edge of the cliff. It's an examination of just how close we are, and a portrayal of how utterly catastrophic will be the impacts if we step over. It's a deeply political book, but at heart it's also incredibly humane, with a cast of characters that spreads across contemporary American life in ways that I have rarely, if ever, encountered. I read the book and connected with Stephen because Rupert Read, who was with us last week, called me up and said 'This is a glorious Thrutopian novel, you have to read it.' And there were times when I completely did not believe him. But he's right. it's big. It requires huge dedication. But it's well, well worth the investment in terms of the doors it opens - and the many ways it shows us how we might fail before we finally succeed. Stephen's website https://www.stephenmarkley.com/The Deluge https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-deluge-stephen-markley/7544942?ean=9781982123109

Dave Hodges returns to the program to disclose his investigative work into how they plan on shutting down the internet via psychological operations. The plan is to protect the US "democratic institutions" by shutting down opposition speech, thereby regaining the control of the narrative within the masses. You can follow and learn more about Dave Hodges on his website at https://TheCommonSenseShow.com   Links mentioned in the show: Buy Carbon60 from the industry leaders and get infused frequency and full spectrum health. Only buy the best at https://purebellavita.com/pages/c60-sarah-westall?sca_ref=1290220.bH1D9nyiWa Remove Heavy Metals including Graphene Oxide and Plastics at https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/?ref=11308 Learn more how you can convert your IRA or buy precious metals by emailing info@MilesFranklin.com - tell them ‘Sarah sent me” and get the best service and prices in the country. Consider subscribing: Follow on Twitter @Sarah_Westall Follow on my Substack at SarahWestall.Substack.com See Important Proven Solutions to Keep Your from getting sick even if you had the mRNA Shot - Dr. Nieusma MUSIC CREDITS: “In Epic World” by Valentina Gribanova, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio     See on Bastyon | Bitchute | Brighteon | Clouthub | Odysee | Rumble | Youtube | Tube.Freedom.Buzz     Dave Hodges Biography The Common Sense Show features a wide variety of important topics that range from the loss of constitutional liberties, to the subsequent implementation of a police state under world governance, to exploring the limits of human potential. The primary purpose of The Common Sense Show is to provide Americans with the tools necessary to reclaim both our individual and national sovereignty. See more of Dave Hodge's work at https://TheCommonSenseShow.com          

The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State and the Georgetown Journal of Law & Public Policy recently hosted a series of webinars ahead of a forthcoming symposium on Equity and the Administrative State. This episode of Gray Matters is a panel discussion about the use of racial classifications to make […]

The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State and the Georgetown Journal of Law & Public Policy recently hosted a series of webinars ahead of a forthcoming symposium on Equity and the Administrative State. This episode of Gray Matters is a panel discussion about the use of racial classifications to make public policy and how race has affected the character of American institutions featuring David Bernstein, Jonathan Berry, and Joy Milligan, moderated by Renée Landers. Notes:Watch a video of the discussion

Dr. Horn is a philosopher who uses his philosophical training to analyze public policy. Writing for journals such as The Journal of Philosophy and Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, Walter has published many articles on topics such as metaphysics, epistemology, or the psychology of religion. He is also the author of Democratic Theory Naturalized, which deeply examines populism and power relations within a democracy. As a professor, Dr. Horn has taught at Brown University and Framingham State University. When he's not busy writing about psychology or philosophy, our guest loves to write and analyze music and has several recorded albums. I want to start off by asking you, what defines democracy? If I asked you, what makes a country a democracy, what would your answer be? Would it be free and fair elections? Checks and balances? Freedom of speech? Fair judicial processes with juries of your peers? The term democracy originates from Greece, “demos” meaning people, and “kratos” meaning rule. When the term was first coined, democracy was mostly practiced in Athens, which selected random citizens to fill judicial and administrative positions and had an assembly of all Athenian citizens to pass legislation. I would define it as a distribution of power between different actors within society, from executive to legislative branches to corporations and consumers. Democracy is defined as rule by the people; but since its conception, society has always struggled to achieve a true democracy. Even in Athens, where the idea was born, democracy has never been fully achieved. For example, the legislative body I just mentioned excluded women and slaves from participating. Turning to current times, we've seen democracies morph and change. The United States has gone through many changes and had its democratic institutions tested. Donald Trump, the 45th President, could potentially be convicted guilty of numerous charges while running for president, creating a potential constitutional crisis if he wins. He was also responsible for the insurrection on January 6th, creating profound legal questions about the constitutional power of presidents. But the executive branch isn't the only feature of our government that is being questioned. Some have begun to question certain aspects of our democratic institutions. One example is the Electoral College, a process where a body of electorates vote for both president and vice president in tandem with the popular vote. Another is the Supreme Court, where members hold life-long tenures, have very few checks or balances, and are nominated by presidents, not citizens. According to Gallup, 28% of adults are “satisfied with the way democracy is working in this country”. As these aspects of our government's structure become increasingly criticized, it is fair to wonder how we can improve these institutions and make government more democratic. This is where Dr. Horn comes in.   To improve our system of government and create outcomes more beneficial to the public, Dr. Horn believes society needs a healthy dose of populism. Populism is a complex idea, usually harboring negative connotations from both the left and right. But to Dr. Horn, populism is a move toward radical democracy and the empowerment of people. Governments, democracies, and constitutions all change over time. But what these changes are, and who they impact, have lasting consequences on how we organize our society and decide who gets to make what decisions. Dr. Horn earned his bachelor's degree from Ithaca College, and his Ph.D. from Brown University, both in philosophy. Together, we discussed Dr. Horn's definition of populism, how democratic reform can empower citizens, and why education is so important to achieving democratic outcomes. To check out more of our content, including our research and policy tools, visit our website: https://www.hgsss.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/smart-talk-hgsss/support

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Guests: Juliet Hooker, Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence in Political Science at Brown University [@BrownUniversity]On Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/@creoleprofWebsite | https://juliethooker.com_____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?

This week Liz, Andrew, Gavin, and Pierre are on the panel to try and avoid discussion C21. Andrew's beer gets even more festive this week. As expected, the Liberals will do everything they can to ban guns from legal gun owners while absolutely ignoring any meaningful action against habitual criminals. Intro Hello to all you patriots out there in podcast land and welcome to Episode 413 of Canadian Patriot Podcast. The number one live podcast in Canada. Recorded Dec 18th, 2023.   We need your help! To support Canadian Patriot Podcast visit patreon.com/cpp and become a Patreon. You can get a better quality version of the show for just $1 per episode. Show you're not a communist, buy a CPP T-Shirt, for just $24.99 + shipping and theft. Visit canadianpatriotpodcast.com home page and follow the link on the right. What are we drinking And 1 Patriot Challenge item that you completed   Gavin - JD & Pepsi Zero Liz - Whiskey & ginger Pierre - whiskey, brandy when that one is done water Andrew - Railway City Brewing - Gingerbread Winter Spiced Ale   Grab the Patriot Challenge template from our website and post it in your social media Listener Feedback We'd love to hear your feedback about the show. Please visit  canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com A version of the show is Available on iTunes  at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-patriot-podcast/id1067964521?mt=2 Upcoming Events Strava https://www.strava.com/clubs/ragnaruck News Democracy Manifest https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeihcfYft9w   Liberal gun control bill passes Senate, becomes law https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/liberal-gun-control-bill-passes-senate-becomes-law-1.6687992 Bill C-21 passed the Senate without changes on Thursday, becoming law on Friday. The version that made it to the Senate was significantly expanded from what the federal government had initially tabled a year prior. Bill C-21 passed by a vote of 60 to 24(opens in a new tab), and with applause in the upper chamber. The legislation includes measures to: Tighten gun laws to include "red flag" and "yellow flag" provisions related to a gun owner posing a risk to themselves or others; Impose a "freeze" on the sale, purchase or transfer of handguns in Canada; A prospective Criminal Code "technical definition" of what constitutes a prohibited assault-style firearm, meant to "cement in law" a permanent ban on future models once the bill comes into force; It would include a firearm that is not a handgun that discharges centre-fire ammunition in a semi-automatic manner and that was originally designed with a detachable magazine with a capacity of six cartridges or more. However, the definition would cover only firearms designed and manufactured after the bill, known as C-21, comes into force. It would not affect the classification of existing firearms in the Canadian market, the government says. A series of provisions meant to make it illegal to make or buy ghost guns and to combat firearms smuggling; and Wording making clear the government's intent to uphold Indigenous treaty rights. The bill also includes a requirement for a parliamentary review of the technical definition five years after it comes into effect, while a series of other related measures are being advanced through regulations. after six sitting months that included a dozen days of study at the Senate National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs Committee, where 66 witnesses were heard from(opens in a new tab), Bill C-21 passed the Senate without amendment. Though, senators did submit several observations about the bill, including that the government should consider "additional policy measures," to address outstanding concerns, such as implementing a Canada-wide database and data collection process regarding all gun-related injuries and death, and consulting further with sport shooters. Witnesses emphasized that several potential harms associated with owning a firearm would not be fully addressed by Bill C-21, including harms such as domestic violence and suicide. Consequently, the committee recommends that the Government of Canada undertake careful analysis and consideration of these potential harms, and develop comprehensive, tailored and integrated policy measures to be implemented alongside Bill C-21. The committee recommends that the Government of Canada, in consultation with suicide prevention experts, consider whether information regarding mental health literacy, suicide and suicide prevention – including firearms-specific information – should be included in Canadian Firearms Safety Courses. The committee recommends that the Government of Canada immediately develop and implement a Canada-wide database and data collection process regarding all gun-related injuries and deaths. This database and data collection process should be developed in consultation with the medical community most experienced in treating gunshot injuries and recording firearms-related deaths The committee understands that Bill C-21 would create additional rules in relation to handguns. Specifically, with some exceptions, new registration certificates for handguns would not be issued and the transfer of handguns would be limited. Witnesses made comments about the effects that Bill C-21 would have on the ability of handgun owners to bequeath collectible handguns that have sentimental value to immediate family members. For these owners, the results could include stress, anxiety and anger. The committee encourages the Government of Canada to work with handgun owners to try to find solutions that could address this issue while both preserving public safety and maintaining the spirit of the legislation. Witnesses expressed various views about the implementation of exceptions that would be granted to handgun shooting sports that are Olympic and Paralympic disciplines. There is concern that members of sport shooting organizations who fall outside of these defined terms will be unable to apply for an exception to compete in their sport. The committee encourages the Government of Canada to consult with all sports shooting stakeholders to ensure that regulations relating to Bill C-21 would guarantee the continuity of handgun shooting sports that are Olympic and Paralympic disciplines in Canada, and would ensure the existence of continued pathways for athletes of all skill levels to continue in these Disciplines. The committee is aware that Bill C-21 would include a new definition for the term “prohibited firearm” in subsection 84(1) of the Criminal Code, with this proposed change designed to restrict certain new semi-automatic centre-fire firearms. There would be no impact on firearm models created before the proposed definition comes into force. Having heard Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic Leblanc's comments about the re-establishment of the Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee, the committee wishes to express its support for a comprehensive ban on “assault-style firearms” that are not reasonable for use when hunting. From that perspective, the committee recommends that the Government of Canada expeditiously proceed, by order in council, to ban existing assault-style firearms. Given the total absence of meaningful consultations, the government drafted a bill which will have no meaningful impact on firearms crime in Canada. Apart from certain measures, such as provisions related to ghost guns and the sharing of information that may facilitate 3D firearms printing, no components of Bill C-21 tackle the growing problem of gun crime in Canadian communities. Instead, the entire focus of the bill is on firearms owners who hold a restricted firearms licence and who are engaged in varied shooting sports or collecting. The government claims that, by banning the sale and purchase of legal handguns, it will reduce the supply of such firearms in Canada and thereby reduce the possibility that these particular firearms could be misused or stolen. There is no evidence to support this assertion. Witnesses who appeared before our committee repeatedly stated that nearly all handguns that are criminally used in Canada are smuggled firearms.  “By removing the ability to enter the sport, new shooters are struggling to acquire the equipment to participate. Bill C-21 is requiring athletes to prove they are training for the Olympics before they even start into the event. It makes no sense. Athletes rarely start off a new sport with the sole purpose of making the Olympics. Sport is intended to promote activity for life. Why are we putting such an additional pressure on the shooting sports only to produce Olympians? Participation in other shooting sports provides an avenue to enter into the International Shooting Sport Federation, the ISSF events. It covers a greater opportunity for competition than just Olympic events. There are more events within the ISSF World Championships that are contested at the world games. Bill C-21 removes the option to compete at an international competition just because the Olympic Games has now a limited subset of what the ISSF covers.” Outro We're on Guilded now https://www.guilded.gg/i/k5a9wnDk Andrew - https://ragnaroktactical.ca/ Visit us at www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com   We value your opinions so please visit www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com and let us know what you think.   Apologies to Rod Giltaca Remember, “you are a small fringe minority” with “unacceptable views”

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Honorable Maurice McTigue, QSO, former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament, New Zealand and New Zealand's Ambassador to Canada. McTigue is Executive Advisory Board Member of the International Leaders Summit. McTigue received the prestigious Queen's Service Order in recognition of his public service from Queen Elizabeth II. He advised the Office of Management and Budget and most federal agencies on issues of accountability and transparency and has consulted with legislators and governors in more than 30 states. McTigue is a former Vice President at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Honorable Maurice McTigue has testified on Capitol Hill and published articles in many major media outlets, including the New York Times, the Atlantic, Bloomberg Businessweek, US News & World Report, and the Chicago Tribune. Our discussion on America's Roundtable focuses on: Israel's War Against Iran-Backed Hamas | Israel's Sovereignty and the Gaza Threat Iran Proxies Attack U.S. Bases in Iraq and Syria, a U.S. Navy Destroyer and Commercial Ships in the Red Sea ⏤ The World's Busiest and Most Important in Global Trade New Zealand's Election | A New Center-Right Government Takes Office The State of the U.S. Economy, The Budget, and Solutions to Addressing the $33 Trillion National Debt Reforms for America | Deregulation, Tax Reduction, and Market Competition americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

This week on Chatter, Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Ben Wittes sat down with author and journalist Jonathan Rauch, of the Brookings Institution. In a wide-ranging conversation, they spoke about Jonathan's numerous books, his start in journalism, and his focus on liberalism, Madisonian Pluralism, and religion within democratic institutions.Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Chatter, Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Ben Wittes sat down with author and journalist Jonathan Rauch, of the Brookings Institution. In a wide-ranging conversation, they spoke about Jonathan's numerous books, his start in journalism, and his focus on liberalism, Madisonian Pluralism, and religion within democratic institutions.Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Sandra Morgan is joined by Ioana Bauer. In this episode the two discuss European Perspectives on ending human trafficking procedures. Ioana Bauer Ioana Bauer completed her anti-human trafficking certificate through Vanguard University. She has been a leader in Romania since 2010 in eradicating human trafficking. She has helped pilot survivor engagement projects nationally, internationally through the UN, and through the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Ioana Bauer has impacted policy and legislation, leading an initiative in Romania to remove the statute of limitations for the crime of creating online Child Sexual Abuse materials. She's spearheaded a new award winning protection model compass geared at preventing and identifying trafficking for Ukrainian refugees. Ioana Bauer has been active in the area of protecting human rights and dignity since 2005, and, since 2010, she has dedicated her efforts to addressing human trafficking by leading and shaping prevention activities, developing materials on the issue and conducting capacity building activities. Ioana is an Ashoka Fellow, a 2020 Resilience Fellow with GITOC, and is recognized as one of the women leaders advancing the UN SDGs globally. Key Points Ioana Bauer received the first ever Amplify award at this year's Amplify Luncheon. Prostitution was recently recognized as a form of violence against women by the European Union. It's important to use accurate terminology, like "CSO" (Civil Society Organization) because it reframes something from a negative. Multiple items of legislation, recommendations, and bylaws have made it to their 20th anniversary, raising some concerns about whether or not they should be updated.  A referral mechanism is essentially a helpful roadmap for identifying victims, and guiding them to services/resources in order to access their rights. Resources eLiberare European Union Anti Trafficking Directive Council of the European Union  OSCE (Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights  Palermo Protocol  TVPA  Office of the Special Representative  International Survivors of Trafficking Advisory Council (ISTAC) National Referral Mechanism  #282: Crisis Prevention of Ukraine Refugee Trafficking, with Ioana Bauer Transcript Sandra Morgan 0:00 You're listening to the Ending Human Trafficking Podcast. This is episode #304: European Perspectives, with Ioana Bauer Romania. Welcome to the Ending Human Trafficking Podcast here at Vanguard University's Global Center for Women and Justice in Orange County, California. This is the show where we empower you to study the issues, be a voice, and make a difference in ending human trafficking. I am so delighted today to have an in studio guest, Ioana Bauer. She completed her anti-human trafficking certificate through Vanguard University and I'm so proud of her. She's done all the work, but I just get to be proud. She has been a leader in Romania since 2010 in eradicating human trafficking. She has helped pilot survivor engagement projects nationally, internationally through the UN, and through the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. I'm especially intrigued with the ability she has to impact policy and legislation. She led an initiative in Romania to remove the statute of limitations for the crime of creating online Child Sexual Abuse materials. She's spearheaded a new award winning protection model compass geared at preventing and identifying trafficking for Ukrainian refugees. We interviewed her about that in episode #282. You can check that and you can also remember what we said about her in her bios. I'm gonna dig right into this and Ioana I'm so happy to have you with us today. Ioana Bauer 2:27 Thank you so much. It's amazing to be here. And again, I am awestruck by the fact that I'm in the presence of one of my mentors.

The Lever Editor Lucy Dean Stockton: UAW Strike Demands Fairness for Workers, as US Automakers Spend Billions on Stock BuybacksWisconsin Examiner Editor-in-Chief Ruth Conniff: GOP Attacks Wisconsin's Democratic Institutions to Maintain Grip on Minority RuleLeonard Peltier supporters Holly Cook Macarro and Fawn Sharp: Supporters of America's Longest Serving Political Prisoner Urge Biden His Release Bob Nixon's Under-reported News SummaryKenya launches inquiry into British soldiers' abuse of its citizensTennessee county using opioid settlement funds to collect highway litterProgressive Caucus pushing End Child Poverty ActVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

* UAW Strike Demands Fairness for Workers, as US Automakers Spend Billions on Stock Buybacks; Lucy Dean Stockton, editor and reporter with The Lever; Producer: Scott Harris. * GOP Attacks Wisconsin's Democratic Institutions to Maintain Grip on Minority Rule; Ruth Conniff, Editor-in-Chief of the Wisconsin Examiner; Producer: Scott Harris. * Supporters of Leonard Peltier Call on Pres. Biden to Release America's Longest Serving Political Prisoner; Holly Cook Macarro, NDN Collective & Fawn Sharp, Pres. National Congress of American Indians; Producer: Melinda Tuhus.

The Lever Editor Lucy Dean Stockton: UAW Strike Demands Fairness for Workers, as US Automakers Spend Billions on Stock BuybacksWisconsin Examiner Editor-in-Chief Ruth Conniff: GOP Attacks Wisconsin's Democratic Institutions to Maintain Grip on Minority RuleLeonard Peltier supporters Holly Cook Macarro and Fawn Sharp: Supporters of America's Longest Serving Political Prisoner Urge Biden His Release Bob Nixon's Under-reported News SummaryKenya launches inquiry into British soldiers' abuse of its citizensTennessee county using opioid settlement funds to collect highway litterProgressive Caucus pushing End Child Poverty ActVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Today's Podcast: Canadian economy stalls in 2nd quarter, according to Stats Canada. Means what to average Canadian and economic outlook? CIBC reports a 1 million undercount of Canadian residents. Means what to housing crisis? - Impact of housing crisis on provincial and national economies? - B.C. premier Eby calls on BOC to end raising interest rate. - What is most likely scenario for Canadian economy over next 12 months and how might Canadians prepare? Guest: Professor Eric Kam. Macroeconomics. Toronto Metropolitan University The Northwest Territories extended the state of emergency this week, but has announced Yellowknife residents will begin to be permitted to return home next week. Wildfires continue to burn in proximity to Yellowknife. How have evacuees from Yellowknife and elsewhere in the NWT been faring away from their homes and their work/careers? Many have lost salaries and worry about jobs being available on return. Guest: Donna-Lynn Baskin who with her daughter drove from Yellowknife to Calgary two weeks ago and through the night-time flames encroaching on the one highway linking the NWT southward. Kelsey from Hay River, a call-in guest awaiting word on when she can return to her community. Issues with prospective judges perhaps having paid to meet Justin Trudeau before their appointment. In 2019, there was also the issue of Dominic Leblanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs and the ties of 6 New Brunswick judicial appointments to Leblanc, the Liberal Party and the Liberal Riding Association in Leblanc's New Brunswick constituency. and: After 6 months without a parliamentary ethics commissioner, the PMO announced an interim ethics commissioner. Parliamentary law requires the government to consult with opposition parties. Guest: Duff Conacher. Co-founder Democracy Watch. DW has filed court interventions and ethics complaints. Jess Larochelle passed away this week. The CAF Private who was recommended for Canada's highest military honour, the Canadian Victoria Cross, for his valour in a battle against Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan in 2006. Lt. General Omer Lavoie, the Command Officer on the battlefield that day was a guest with us and described Pvt. Larochelle's valour in detail. General Rick Hillier, former Chief of the Defence Staff also appeared on our program to support the CDN VC for Jess Larochelle, but still there was military and political refusal. Pvt. Larochelle was critically wounded yet kept fighting to cover his fellow CAF soldiers. Pvt. Larochelle as recently as several months ago underwent surgeries related to wounds suffered in the battle. Guest: Bruce Moncur. Fmr CAF member, founder of Afghanistan Veterans Association of Canada and who lead the support for Pvt. Larochelle to receive the CDN VC. Bruce Moncur was also critically wounded in a friendly fire incident in Afghanistan. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig Podcast Co-Producer – Matt Taylor If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Issues with prospective judges perhaps having paid to meet Justin Trudeau before their appointment. In 2019, there was also the issue of Dominic Leblanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs and the ties of 6 New Brunswick judicial appointments to Leblanc, the Liberal Party and the Liberal Riding Association in Leblanc's New Brunswick constituency. and: After 6 months without a parliamentary ethics commissioner, the PMO announced an interim ethics commissioner. Parliamentary law requires the government to consult with opposition parties. Guest: Duff Conacher. Co-founder Democracy Watch. DW has filed court interventions and ethics complaints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For access to full-length Patreon episodes, upcoming installments of DEMON FORCES, and the SJ Grotto of Truth Discord, subscribe to the Al-Wara' Frequency at patreon.com/subliminaljihad. Dimitri and Khalid continue straying from Leslie Kean's carefully beaten path of UAP “disclosure” to figure out what's really going on, including: Jacques Vallée's search for the Order of Melchizedek in “Messengers of Deception”, Jim Fadiman ordaining his Institute of Transpersonal Psychology students into the Melchizedek priesthood in the 70s, Melchizedek/Aquino connections to the Center for the Study for Democratic Institutions in Santa Barbara, Melchizedek in the Book of Urantia and Mormonism, why the Ascended Masters need a space-time overlap, going through the Collective Christ Experience of worshipping UFOs and receiving a New Program, A.B. Tolbert and the Order of Melchizedek in Africa, Vallée shouting out Islamic Occasionalism, the Graal Society, AMORC/Rosicrucians, the mysterious UMMO letters, the ritualistic murder scandal of Henry Ford's lover Señora Margarita Ruiz de Lahory in 1954, the true Dogman reality lurking behind the Pentagon UAP programs, Robert Bigelow being the biggest single donor to DeSantis 2024, and more. Part Two of Two.

Former President Obama recently sat down with CNN for an interview that spanned a wide range of topics but centered around one question: How strong are America's institutions? Boyd examines what the former president had to say about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian Disinformation is relentless. Like floodwaters it envelops all low-lying and unprotected things and when it recedes, leaves them coated with a filthy, foul-smelling taint. We are all of us vulnerable. Russian disinformation continues to be a threat to Ukrainian sovereignty and unity, though is perhaps not as effective as it was in the years 2014-2022. Nonetheless new narratives are created and propagated continuously to try and divide, confuse, and delay the allies supporting Ukraine, and to erode support for Ukraine's cause around the world. Aggressive information warfare still threatens information security and social stability, especially in states which Russia seeks to destabilise, confuse, or coerce politicians into supporting it. Russia is still a malign influence in the world. ~~~~~ Yuliia Dukach is a full-stack data journalist at Texty.org.ua and has extensive experience in creating a range of data-driven stories and investigating disinformation in the Ukrainian news media. Texty.org.ua is a Ukrainian Data Journalism Agency that promotes transparency and accountability by developing high-quality journalism and data journalism. Their activities include analysis and presentation of big data in an interesting and comprehensive way, in the form of interactive infographics and web applications. They investigate and research socially important topics that other media do not often raise for a number of reasons. Yuliia has a Ph.D. in Sociology and uses her sociological background and insights to bring to life text, statistics, and network data to fight Russian disinformation operations in the Ukrainian media. ~~~~~ ARTICLES & RESOURCES: https://texty.org.ua/ https://texty.org.ua/tag/disinfomonitor/ https://texty.org.ua/projects/109040/a-year-of-war/ https://texty.org.ua/projects/108323/germs-russian-world-who-supports-russia-europe/ https://texty.org.ua/projects/108161/telegram-occupation-how-russia-wanted-breed-media-monster-ended-paper-tiger/ LINKS: https://twitter.com/ydukach https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuliia-dukach/ https://euvsdisinfo.eu/sanctions-do-not-work-russian-disinfo/ ~~~~~

In this historic episode, we discuss the significant event of Donald Trump being indicted on felony charges, marking a turning point in holding people like him accountable for their crimes. We explore the ideological war between democracies and dictatorships, the damage caused to America in 2016, and Trump's media tactics. We also delve into the potential end of the Russian mob's influence in the United States, the importance of addressing disinformation campaigns, and the manipulation of the political landscape. Additionally, we touch on the recent removal of corrupt individuals from positions of power and the ongoing fight against Trump's criminal activities. Join us as we examine these monumental events and their implications for the future of our country. Zev is joined by futurist, best-selling author, and intelligence analyst, Eric Garland. Keywords: Donald Trump, Indicted, Felony Charges, Ideological War, Democracies, Dictatorships, Russian Mob, Disinformation Campaigns, Media Manipulation, Political Landscape, NATO, Putin, 2016 Election, Stormy Daniels, Catch-and-Kill Operation, Mackie Case, Fox News Trial, Corrupt Individuals, Democratic Institutions, Unlawful Election Scheme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this historic episode, we discuss the significant event of Donald Trump being indicted on felony charges, marking a turning point in holding people like him accountable for their crimes. We explore the ideological war between democracies and dictatorships, the damage caused to America in 2016, and Trump's media tactics. We also delve into the potential end of the Russian mob's influence in the United States, the importance of addressing disinformation campaigns, and the manipulation of the political landscape. Additionally, we touch on the recent removal of corrupt individuals from positions of power and the ongoing fight against Trump's criminal activities. Join us as we examine these monumental events and their implications for the future of our country. Zev is joined by futurist, best-selling author, and intelligence analyst Eric Garland.   Keywords: Donald Trump, Indicted, Felony Charges, Ideological War, Democracies, Dictatorships, Russian Mob, Disinformation Campaigns, Media Manipulation, Political Landscape, NATO, Putin, 2016 Election, Stormy Daniels, Catch-and-Kill Operation, Mackie Case, Fox News Trial, Corrupt Individuals, Democratic Institutions, Unlawful Election Scheme

Democracy is a much more complicated thing than we often give it credit for and certainly speaking dichotomously about democracy being in crisis or not is an oversimplification.Larry BartelsBecome a Patron!Make a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.Larry Bartels is the May Werthan Shayne Chair of Public Policy and Social Science at Vanderbilt University and a Co-Director for the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions. His new book is called Democracy Erodes from the Top: Leaders, Citizens, and the Challenge of Populism in Europe.Key HighlightsIntroduction - 0:34A Crisis of Democracy? 3:02Populism 23:20Political Restraint - 37:49What is Democracy? 44:51Key LinksDemocracy Erodes from the Top: Leaders, Citizens, and the Challenge of Populism in Europe by Larry BartelsDemocracy for Realists: Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government by Christopher Achen and Larry BartelsCenter for the Study of Democratic InstitutionsDemocracy Paradox PodcastMartin Wolf on the Crisis of Democratic CapitalismJason Brownlee Believes We Underestimate Democratic ResilienceMore 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

Hey Kits! Weekdays at 7-ish Eastern, we livestream The Daily Beaver Morning Show, a (sometimes) quick take on the news, in addition to our usual formats. Today, we have curated for you a collection of stories about through which the connecting thread is the impact of the most powerful drug there is: White Pivilege. And we have it for you in this Thursday Morning Beaver Bite. Today, we talk about: Conservative-Blue Swastikas; The Other 6 Nazi Brunch Attendees; Dealing with Cops, and; Manufacturing the Undermining of Democratic Institutions. Our morning show is the purrr-fect thing for busy Kits who are on-the-go, but still want to stay engaged. PS: This episode is also available on our new True North Eager Beaver Media YouTube channel at [https://youtu.be/KIxmYrXfxBo]. PPS: If you wish to encourage us to do more, leave us a positive review and stars on Apple Podcasts and/or buy us a cup of coffee. Just go to [https://ko-fi.com/eagerbeaver] to find your way to our tip jar. PPPS: And if you prefer to get something for your tips, we also have merchandise to show off: Eager Beaver and Blue Jacket Guy Civics Ts are now on sale (and wearing automatically boosts your romantic energy by 18.4%; our lab results do not lie). Being informed has never been soooo ♫ faaaa-bu-lousss ♪! Get yours here: [https://crier.co/crier-media-shop/?_shop_categories=true-north-eager-beaver]. This is episode 68 of our Eager Beaver morning show. ________________ Not everyone can do everything. But everyone can do something. Because #DemocracyIsSomethingYouDo... Take a moment to write your MPP, MP, and a few Senators from your province, to let them know that they, or their party, will not get your vote, or money, if they continue bumping uglies with Nazis, and that if they continue, you will make it a mission to actively encourage your entire network of friends and family to do the same. Letters (especially handwritten) are most effective, then phone calls (flood their lines), then e-mails. Better yet... Ask for a meeting. Mailing your elected representative is free. No stamp required. This is the time to make it clear, we are not having this. Hit hard. Hit fast. Don't miss. ________________ Of course, retweets, shares, gentle corrections, constructive criticism, compliments, tips, requests, bribes to be on the show, and positive reviews (if you think we deserve some stars, please rate us) are always welcome. You can do that via our show's Facebook blog page, via Twitter @TrueEager, or by e-mail at TrueNorthEagerBeaver@gmail.com. And if you really enjoy our podcast, why not subscribe via our Podpage [https://www.podpage.com/the-true-north-eager-beaver/], and tell a friend? Until next time, be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves, Your Eager Beaver __________________ Thank you to our podcast's founding sponsors: * The Peppermaster * The Miss Vee Mysteries from Corvid Moon Publishing * Canadian Tarot Dot Com Artwork credit: Peter Jarvis [Recording Date: March 2, 2023]

In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to THE UNITED NATIONS AS LEVIATHAN author Roland Rich about why we need a United Nations 3.0 that can fix our broken planet. Roland Rich received his B.A. and LL.B. from the University of Sydney and his M.Int.Law and Ph.D. from the Australian National University. He joined Rutgers in 2015 after seven years at the United Nations where he was Executive Head of the United Nations Democracy Fund and from 2010 to 2014 concurrently Director of the United Nations Office for Partnerships. Prior to his appointment to the UN, Dr. Rich was at the Australian Defence College. In 2005, he was a research Fellow at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington DC. Between 1998 and 2005, he was the Foundation Director of the Centre for Democratic Institutions at the Australian National University. He joined the Australian Foreign Service in 1975 and had postings in Paris, Rangoon and Manila and, from 1994 to 1997 he was Australian Ambassador to Laos. At headquarters, he also served as Legal Advisor and Assistant Secretary for International Organisations. He has published The UN Role in Promoting Democracy (UNU Press, 2004), Pacific Asia in Quest of Democracy (Rienner, 2007), Parties and Parliaments in Southeast Asia – Non-Partisan Chambers in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines (Routledge, 2012), Democracy in Crisis – Why, Where, How to Respond (Rienner, 2017). His latest book is The United Nations as Leviathan (2022) Name as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June, hosts Brianna Lennon and Eric Fey, along with Managing Editor Rebecca Smith, traveled to Central and Eastern Europe to learn more about election administration in democracies overseas. In this episode, they speak with Alexander Shlyk, the Special Representative on Elections for Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and the former head of the Elections Department of OSCE ODIHR, or the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Tsikhanouskaya is the leader of the leader of the Belarusian democratic movement who many believe truly won the 2020 election against President Alexander Lukashenko. Shlyk is currently living in exile as one of the 16 people working for Tsikhanouskaya, and he's working to prepare the legislative and practical framework for democratic elections in Belarus – which he believes will inevitably happen.

Americans owe more than $1.5 trillion in student debt and some members of the Millennial and Gen Z wonder whether they'll ever pay off their loans. Student loans began as a well-intended government program to help increase America's brainpower in the Cold War era, but as our guest this week describes, grew into a political and financial morass that's swept up millions of people over the past 50 years. The Department of Education announced on April 19 that at least 40,000 borrowers will be eligible for debt forgiveness through a loan forgiveness program for public servants, but as we discuss in this episode, the program is complicated and places an administrative burden on borrowers to comply with its rules.Our guest this week is Josh Mitchell, a reporter who covers the economy and higher education for The Wall Street Journal, and author ofThe Debt Trap: How Student Loans Became a National Catastrophe. In the book, Mitchell  draws alarming parallels to the housing crisis in the late 2000s, showing the catastrophic consequences student debt has had on families and the nation's future. Additional InformationThe Debt Trap: How Student Loans Became a National CatastropheApril 2022 loan forgiveness announcement from the Department of Education