Podcasts about economic reform

Graeme Raubenheimer is in conversation with Ndumiso Kubheka, Chief Economist at KH Research Equity Partners, about South Africa’s delayed national budget and the economic fallout of a scrapped VAT hike. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic, and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in, in an attempt to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live – Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is broadcast weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/audio-podcasts/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Dawie Roodt discusses South Africa's worsening fiscal crisis, emphasising the country's unsustainable debt levels, which now hover around 95% of GDP. He explains the ANC's failure to cut spending and its reliance on tax hikes, particularly a VAT increase, as the only way to generate revenue. Roodt warns that this approach risks deepening inequality and triggering social unrest. He also highlights South Africa's vulnerability to external financial pressures, particularly a potential bond market crisis. Roodt urges urgent fiscal reform and strong political leadership to avoid a catastrophic economic collapse and safeguard the country's future.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Chris Landsberg, special adviser to Minister Ronald Lamola, about the stresses and strains being placed on members of the GNU as they struggle to find consensus on the budget. It now seems the DA and ANC cannot agree, while Action SA and the ANC and finding common ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The discussion centered on the current administration's deregulation priorities and the necessity for effective financial oversight. Gerson Gibbs emphasized Bellic Capital's role in providing independent guidance to investors, advocating for a balanced regulatory framework that includes regular reviews of existing regulations. He highlighted the importance of addressing issues like improper government payments through the implementation of audit findings, suggesting that initial restructuring could lead to long-term economic benefits. Kerry Lutz and Gibbs also explored the potential of Dogecoin to save billions while acknowledging the risks of recession due to excessive government spending and tariffs. They noted the administration's willingness to tackle these challenges, despite potential short-term pain, and criticized systemic issues reflected in government data errors. The conversation further delved into the need for independent oversight of government and corporate entities, with a focus on Elon Musk's potential to enhance efficiency through technology. Both participants agreed on the necessity of modernizing government operations and integrating AI to improve oversight and efficiency. Find Gerson here: https://www.belitecapital.com Find Kerry here: http://financialsurvivalnetwork.com/ and here: https://inflation.cafe

In this episode, Tudor speaks with Michele Tafoya, a former NFL sideline reporter turned political commentator. They discuss the intersection of sports and politics, particularly focusing on women's rights in sports, the implications of gender neutrality in childhood development, and the political maneuvering of figures like Gavin Newsom. The conversation also delves into the homelessness crisis in California, failures in the education system, the importance of phonics, and the need for economic reform. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.com Follow Michele on X Check out Michele's Podcast HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this episode PreBorn International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Follow Tudor on X #MicheleTafoya #TudorDixon #politics #womensrights #sports #genderneutrality #GavinNewsom #homelessness #education #phonics #victimhood #elections #abortion #economicreformSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Australia raise the GST and lower income tax? Today, we dive into one of the most controversial tax reform ideas, exploring how increasing GST while cutting income tax could simplify the system, boost business, and create a fairer economy. We compare Australia's tax system to other countries, discuss capital gains tax, corporate tax loopholes, and economic impacts, and break down why no politician is willing to touch this topic. Is it time for a change? Let's debate!(00:00) Intro(0:40) Should We Raise GST? The Big Debate Begins(04:01) Higher GST, Lower Income Tax – Would It Work?(05:58) Capital Gains Tax & Property Prices – What Needs to Change?(08:48) The Real Reason Big Businesses Pay Little to No Tax(10:44) How Australia's Tax System Compares to Other Countries(11:59) The Surprising Tax Rates in the UK, Germany & France(16:08) Why No Politician Will Touch GST Reform(18:51) Could Tax Simplification Boost the Economy?(20:14) The Real Reason Australian Property Prices Are Skyrocketing(22:51) Would Raising GST Cause Inflation to Spiral?(24:32) Is This the Only Way to Fix Australia's Broken Tax System?Check out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD.

On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop speaks with Dimetri Kofinas, host of Hidden Forces, about the transition from an "age of answers" to an "age of questions." They explore the implications of AI and large language models on human cognition, the role of narrative in shaping society, and the destabilizing effects of trauma on belief systems. The conversation touches on media manipulation, the intersection of technology and consciousness, and the existential dilemmas posed by transhumanism. For more from Dimetri, check out hiddenforces.io (https://hiddenforces.io).Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast00:10 The Age of Questions: A New Era00:58 Exploring Human Uniqueness with AI04:30 The Role of Podcasting in Knowledge Discovery09:23 The Impact of Trauma on Belief Systems12:26 The Evolution of Propaganda16:42 The Centralization vs. Decentralization Debate20:02 Navigating the Information Age21:26 The Nature of Free Speech in the Digital Era26:56 Cognitive Armor: Developing Resilience30:05 The Rise of Intellectual Dark Web Celebrities31:05 The Role of Media in Shaping Narratives32:38 Questioning Authority and Truth34:35 The Nature of Consensus and Scientific Truth36:11 Simulation Theory and Perception of Reality38:13 The Complexity of Consciousness47:06 Argentina's Libertarian Experiment51:33 Transhumanism and the Future of Humanity53:46 The Power Dynamics of Technological Elites01:01:13 Concluding Thoughts and ReflectionsKey InsightsWe are shifting from an age of answers to an age of questions. Dimetri Kofinas and Stewart Alsop discuss how society is moving away from a model where authority figures and institutions provide definitive answers and toward one where individuals must critically engage with uncertainty. This transition is both exciting and destabilizing, as it forces us to rethink long-held assumptions and develop new ways of making sense of the world.AI is revealing the limits of human uniqueness. Large language models (LLMs) can replicate much of what we consider intellectual labor, from conversation to knowledge retrieval, forcing us to ask: What remains distinctly human? The discussion suggests that while AI can mimic thought patterns and compress vast amounts of information, it lacks the capacity for true embodied experience, creative insight, and personal revelation—qualities that define human consciousness.Narrative control is a fundamental mechanism of power. Whether through media, social networks, or propaganda, the ability to shape narratives determines what people believe to be true. The conversation highlights how past and present authorities—from Edward Bernays' early propaganda techniques to modern AI-driven social media algorithms—have leveraged this power to direct public perception and behavior, often with unforeseen consequences.Trauma is a tool for reshaping belief systems. Societal upheavals, such as 9/11, the 2008 financial crisis, and COVID-19, create psychological fractures that leave people vulnerable to radical shifts in worldview. In moments of crisis, individuals seek order, making them more susceptible to new ideologies—whether grounded in reality or driven by manipulation. This dynamic plays a key role in how misinformation and conspiracy theories gain traction.The free market alone cannot regulate the modern information ecosystem. While libertarian ideals advocate for minimal intervention, Kofinas argues that the chaotic nature of unregulated information systems—especially social media—leads to dangerous feedback loops that amplify division and disinformation. He suggests that democratic institutions must play a role in establishing transparency and oversight to prevent unchecked algorithmic manipulation.Transhumanism is both a technological pursuit and a philosophical problem. The belief that human consciousness can be uploaded or replicated through technology is based on a materialist assumption that denies the deeper mystery of subjective experience. The discussion critiques the arrogance of those who claim we can fully map and transfer human identity onto machines, highlighting the philosophical and ethical dilemmas this raises.The struggle between centralization and decentralization is accelerating. The digital age is simultaneously fragmenting traditional institutions while creating new centers of power. AI, geopolitics, and financial systems are all being reshaped by this tension. The conversation explores how Argentina's libertarian experiment under Javier Milei exemplifies this dynamic, raising questions about whether decentralization can work without strong institutional foundations or whether chaos inevitably leads back to authoritarianism.

Click here for Lunar New Year community livestreaming signup. 6pm Pacific Time, Jan 29thI never deliberately timed this piece with the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump, yet now that we have stumbled upon this occasion, it also seems fitting. For to answer the question “what will Trump do about China?” it is necessary to revisit and review the recent history of U.S.-China relations, the dynamics of both American and Chinese domestic politics, and the macro forces shaping the political environment. Luckily, we are gifted with another piece of oral history from our honorable guest, Prof. Susan Shirk of UC San Diego.Followers of this Substack will find her a familiar figure, for we have so far published two pieces of her oral history (part one and part two). For new readers, I will introduce Prof. Shirk again: She is a research professor at the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, director-emeritus of the 21st Century China Center, and director-emeritus of the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC). She is one of the West's foremost thinkers on Chinese elite politics and political institutions, who, having first travelled to China in the early ‘70s, has witnessed the country from the Mao to the Xi eras. Between 1997 and 2000, Susan served in the Clinton administration as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, overseeing U.S. relations with China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Mongolia.This interview took place last summer. Much has happened since then, not least the election of Trump. Some parts of this interview may be slightly outdated, but I find it holds up well. Many regard Trump as a hawkish figure on China, so it is refreshing to hear Susan raise the possibility of a U.S.-China reengagement under Trump. America has a history of anti-communist presidents exercising a policy of engagement, from Richard Nixon to Ronald Reagan; being anti-communist is almost a prerequisite in American politics to practice rapprochement, since only then are you trusted enough to speak to enemies. Maybe history will repeat itself under Trump.However, most of this interview — which was edited for brevity and clarity — is not about Trump but about China's own political future. We review missed opportunities and key turning points in the recent history of U.S.-China relations, political changes under Xi Jinping, Susan's personal relationships with key Chinese foreign policy figures Wang Yi and Fu Ying, and a contemplation of Chinese politics after Xi.Hope you enjoy.Best,LeoFor quick navigation to the specific sections:The death of U.S.-China cooperation: “China's behaviour changed. Our reaction also changed.”Discontent and dictatorial leadership under XiChina during the “garbage time of history” and beyondPeking Hotel is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Recommended readingsSusan Shirk, 2022, Overreach, Oxford University PressSusan Shirk, 1993, The Political Logic of Economic Reform in China, University of California PressAbout usThe Peking Hotel podcast and newsletter are digital publications in which Liu He interviews China specialists about their first-hand experiences and observations from decades past. The project grew out of Liu's research at Hoover Institution collecting oral history of China experts living in the U.S. Their stories are a reminder of what China used to be and what it is capable of becoming.We also have a Chinese-language Substack. We hope to publish more conversations like this one, so stay tuned!Thanks for reading Peking Hotel! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Peking Hotel at pekinghotel.substack.com/subscribe

The S&P 500 ended 2024 up by more than 23%.

Following the coup of 2021, Australian economist Sean Turnell received an email from a "secret friend", warning him he was being watched by Myanmar's military. Moments later, the police closed in on him.

Rob interviews Shyam Batra, a former mayoral candidate for London. Batra exposes political corruption, the controversial 15-minute city concept, and his vision for a non-political organisation to lead the country. From alien theories to predictions of the next global war, this conversation touches on conspiracy, politics, and radical ideas that will leave listeners questioning the future of governance and personal freedom. Shyam Batra REVEALS: Why he was unfairly removed from the London mayoral race His war prediction Why the concept of 15-minute cities is a potential tool for population control, limiting travel and personal freedoms Who are secretly controlling governments worldwide How he would replace traditional political parties Why entrepreneurs should be given more support and encouragement to boost the economy and create jobs Why the current political system is broken, and calls for transparency and prosperity BEST MOMENTS "We are not privy to all of this stuff and we should be if there's a war going to happen." "I would rather it be called member of the public or member of the people, because that then shows some kind of significance of representation here." "Where is our morality going? Where, what are we doing with our money?" "The public are our CEOs and we are their servants. That's how it should be." "I think there are good ones, bad ones. I think there are serious players upstairs who are looking at our planet. I mean, we are a very advanced nation. We are a very advanced universe." "Mr. Starmer, I urge you to man up, to be honest with you, because you need to be a statesman, a prime minister that people can look up to, that people can admire and respect, but you're not doing that." VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter   https://robmoore.com/podbooks  rob.team Episode Sponsor - AG1 Claim your exclusive offer of AG1 at the link below drinkag1.com/disruptors ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK's No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”   CONTACT METHOD Rob's official website: https://robmoore.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.disruptive, disruptors, entreprenuer, business, social media, marketing, money, growth, scale, scale up, risk, property: http://www.robmoore.com

A masterful account of the global Cold War's decisive influence on Soviet economic reform, and the national decay that followed. What brought down the Soviet Union? From some perspectives the answers seem obvious, even teleological—communism was simply destined to fail. When Yakov Feygin studied the question, he came to another conclusion: at least one crucial factor was a deep contradiction within the Soviet political economy brought about by the country's attempt to transition from Stalinist mass mobilization to a consumer society. Building a Ruin: The Cold War Politics of Soviet Economic Reform (Harvard UP, 2024) explores what happened in the Soviet Union as institutions designed for warfighting capacity and maximum heavy industrial output were reimagined by a new breed of reformers focused on “peaceful socioeconomic competition.” From Khrushchev on, influential schools of Soviet planning measured Cold War success in the same terms as their Western rivals: productivity, growth, and the availability of abundant and varied consumer goods. The shift was both material and intellectual, with reformers taking a novel approach to economics. Instead of trumpeting their ideological bona fides and leveraging their connections with party leaders, the new economists stressed technical expertise. The result was a long and taxing struggle for the meaning of communism itself, as old-guard management cadres clashed with reformers over the future of central planning and the state's relationship to the global economic order. Feygin argues that Soviet policymakers never resolved these tensions, leading to stagnation, instability, and eventually collapse. Yet the legacy of reform lingers, its factional dynamics haunting contemporary Russian politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A masterful account of the global Cold War's decisive influence on Soviet economic reform, and the national decay that followed. What brought down the Soviet Union? From some perspectives the answers seem obvious, even teleological—communism was simply destined to fail. When Yakov Feygin studied the question, he came to another conclusion: at least one crucial factor was a deep contradiction within the Soviet political economy brought about by the country's attempt to transition from Stalinist mass mobilization to a consumer society. Building a Ruin: The Cold War Politics of Soviet Economic Reform (Harvard UP, 2024) explores what happened in the Soviet Union as institutions designed for warfighting capacity and maximum heavy industrial output were reimagined by a new breed of reformers focused on “peaceful socioeconomic competition.” From Khrushchev on, influential schools of Soviet planning measured Cold War success in the same terms as their Western rivals: productivity, growth, and the availability of abundant and varied consumer goods. The shift was both material and intellectual, with reformers taking a novel approach to economics. Instead of trumpeting their ideological bona fides and leveraging their connections with party leaders, the new economists stressed technical expertise. The result was a long and taxing struggle for the meaning of communism itself, as old-guard management cadres clashed with reformers over the future of central planning and the state's relationship to the global economic order. Feygin argues that Soviet policymakers never resolved these tensions, leading to stagnation, instability, and eventually collapse. Yet the legacy of reform lingers, its factional dynamics haunting contemporary Russian politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

A masterful account of the global Cold War's decisive influence on Soviet economic reform, and the national decay that followed. What brought down the Soviet Union? From some perspectives the answers seem obvious, even teleological—communism was simply destined to fail. When Yakov Feygin studied the question, he came to another conclusion: at least one crucial factor was a deep contradiction within the Soviet political economy brought about by the country's attempt to transition from Stalinist mass mobilization to a consumer society. Building a Ruin: The Cold War Politics of Soviet Economic Reform (Harvard UP, 2024) explores what happened in the Soviet Union as institutions designed for warfighting capacity and maximum heavy industrial output were reimagined by a new breed of reformers focused on “peaceful socioeconomic competition.” From Khrushchev on, influential schools of Soviet planning measured Cold War success in the same terms as their Western rivals: productivity, growth, and the availability of abundant and varied consumer goods. The shift was both material and intellectual, with reformers taking a novel approach to economics. Instead of trumpeting their ideological bona fides and leveraging their connections with party leaders, the new economists stressed technical expertise. The result was a long and taxing struggle for the meaning of communism itself, as old-guard management cadres clashed with reformers over the future of central planning and the state's relationship to the global economic order. Feygin argues that Soviet policymakers never resolved these tensions, leading to stagnation, instability, and eventually collapse. Yet the legacy of reform lingers, its factional dynamics haunting contemporary Russian politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

A masterful account of the global Cold War's decisive influence on Soviet economic reform, and the national decay that followed. What brought down the Soviet Union? From some perspectives the answers seem obvious, even teleological—communism was simply destined to fail. When Yakov Feygin studied the question, he came to another conclusion: at least one crucial factor was a deep contradiction within the Soviet political economy brought about by the country's attempt to transition from Stalinist mass mobilization to a consumer society. Building a Ruin: The Cold War Politics of Soviet Economic Reform (Harvard UP, 2024) explores what happened in the Soviet Union as institutions designed for warfighting capacity and maximum heavy industrial output were reimagined by a new breed of reformers focused on “peaceful socioeconomic competition.” From Khrushchev on, influential schools of Soviet planning measured Cold War success in the same terms as their Western rivals: productivity, growth, and the availability of abundant and varied consumer goods. The shift was both material and intellectual, with reformers taking a novel approach to economics. Instead of trumpeting their ideological bona fides and leveraging their connections with party leaders, the new economists stressed technical expertise. The result was a long and taxing struggle for the meaning of communism itself, as old-guard management cadres clashed with reformers over the future of central planning and the state's relationship to the global economic order. Feygin argues that Soviet policymakers never resolved these tensions, leading to stagnation, instability, and eventually collapse. Yet the legacy of reform lingers, its factional dynamics haunting contemporary Russian politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

A masterful account of the global Cold War's decisive influence on Soviet economic reform, and the national decay that followed. What brought down the Soviet Union? From some perspectives the answers seem obvious, even teleological—communism was simply destined to fail. When Yakov Feygin studied the question, he came to another conclusion: at least one crucial factor was a deep contradiction within the Soviet political economy brought about by the country's attempt to transition from Stalinist mass mobilization to a consumer society. Building a Ruin: The Cold War Politics of Soviet Economic Reform (Harvard UP, 2024) explores what happened in the Soviet Union as institutions designed for warfighting capacity and maximum heavy industrial output were reimagined by a new breed of reformers focused on “peaceful socioeconomic competition.” From Khrushchev on, influential schools of Soviet planning measured Cold War success in the same terms as their Western rivals: productivity, growth, and the availability of abundant and varied consumer goods. The shift was both material and intellectual, with reformers taking a novel approach to economics. Instead of trumpeting their ideological bona fides and leveraging their connections with party leaders, the new economists stressed technical expertise. The result was a long and taxing struggle for the meaning of communism itself, as old-guard management cadres clashed with reformers over the future of central planning and the state's relationship to the global economic order. Feygin argues that Soviet policymakers never resolved these tensions, leading to stagnation, instability, and eventually collapse. Yet the legacy of reform lingers, its factional dynamics haunting contemporary Russian politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A masterful account of the global Cold War's decisive influence on Soviet economic reform, and the national decay that followed. What brought down the Soviet Union? From some perspectives the answers seem obvious, even teleological—communism was simply destined to fail. When Yakov Feygin studied the question, he came to another conclusion: at least one crucial factor was a deep contradiction within the Soviet political economy brought about by the country's attempt to transition from Stalinist mass mobilization to a consumer society. Building a Ruin: The Cold War Politics of Soviet Economic Reform (Harvard UP, 2024) explores what happened in the Soviet Union as institutions designed for warfighting capacity and maximum heavy industrial output were reimagined by a new breed of reformers focused on “peaceful socioeconomic competition.” From Khrushchev on, influential schools of Soviet planning measured Cold War success in the same terms as their Western rivals: productivity, growth, and the availability of abundant and varied consumer goods. The shift was both material and intellectual, with reformers taking a novel approach to economics. Instead of trumpeting their ideological bona fides and leveraging their connections with party leaders, the new economists stressed technical expertise. The result was a long and taxing struggle for the meaning of communism itself, as old-guard management cadres clashed with reformers over the future of central planning and the state's relationship to the global economic order. Feygin argues that Soviet policymakers never resolved these tensions, leading to stagnation, instability, and eventually collapse. Yet the legacy of reform lingers, its factional dynamics haunting contemporary Russian politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Vlad Rashkovan, Ukraine's representative to the International Monetary Fund, joins Mark Sobel, OMFIF's US chair, to provide an update on Ukraine's economic and financial situation. They assess the country's progress in implementing economic reforms despite the war and the hardships facing Ukraine's people. They explore how Ukraine is using both domestic resources and international financing to maintain stability, and Rashkovan gives his views on the disposition of blocked Russian central bank and oligarch assets, the fight against corruption and reconstruction. 

In Argentina a controversial economic reform bill has sparked violent clashes between protestors and police. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to our correspondent Kate Pereyra-Garcia.

South African government's economic reform program, Operation Vulindlela, has made notable progress in its first phase from 2020 to 2024, according to a recent review. Despite the need for further economic transformation, the initiative has achieved significant milestones in crucial sectors like electricity, logistics, water, telecommunications vital for inclusive growth. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Rudi Dicks, Head of project management in the Presidency

Companies are utilizing AI technologies to gain deep insights into consumer behavior and preferences, The World economic reform has had a very ominous meeting about our future, this raises concerns about privacy, autonomy, and the potential for manipulation on a mass scale. Join Our discord!https://discord.gg/AWqqkfEEjbFor Bonus Episodes:https://www.themindseye.tvSupport the show

In this episode of Acton Line, Dylan Pahman, Acton research fellow and executive editor of the Journal of Markets & Morality, interviews Dr. Clara Piano, assistant professor of economics at Austin Peay State University, about her recent paper “Familial Liberty: Property and Family in Late Scholastic Thought,” presented at Acton's Third Annual Academic Colloquium. Their wide-ranging discussion addresses such questions as: What is the connection between family and property? What insights do late Scholastic theologians have for us today? What does modern “pro-family” policy get wrong?  Subscribe to our podcasts  Alejandro Chafuen, “Faith and Liberty: The Economic Thought of the Late Scholastics” Juan de Mariana, “A Treatise on the Alteration of Money” Frank H. Knight, “Ethics and Economic Reform, I: The Ethics of Liberalism” Acton Line, “Free Enterprise and the Common Good” Pope Leo XIII, “Rerum Novarum” Victor V. Claar and Angela K. Dills, “Claudia Goldin Is the Ideal Academic Researcher” 

Dr. Katherine Carroll is an Associate Professor of political science at Vanderbilt University. She earned her MA (1996) and PhD (2001) from the University of Virginia's Department of Politics with a specialization in the comparative politics of the Middle East. She came to Vanderbilt University in 2001 as the Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Science. After five years in administration, she moved to teaching full time in the Department of Political Science where she offers courses on the Middle East, the war in Iraq, comparative politics, and the U.S. military. From 2009 until 2019 she also directed Vanderbilt's undergraduate major in Public Policy Studies and has continued to serve as the Associate Director since 2019. In 2008 and 2009 she took a leave of absence from Vanderbilt to work as a social scientist on a Human Terrain Team in Baghdad, Iraq. These teams were developed to provide expert social and political advice to brigade commanders and soldiers on the ground in war zones. Her publications include “Not Your Parents' Political Party: Young Sunnis and the New Iraqi Democracy” (Middle East Policy, Fall 2011), “Tribal Law and Reconciliation in the New Iraq” (Middle East Journal, Winter 2011), and Business as Usual? Economic Reform in Jordan (Lexington Press, 2003). William B. Hickman is a retired Major General in the U.S. Army, with 36 years of experience supporting our European Allies, deployments in support of operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Middle East, and strategic and operational assignments focused on U.S. national security. His last assignment was as the Strategic Plans and Policy Director for the NATO Allied Transformation Command, Norfolk, VA. During this assignment, the Plans and Policy Directorate drafted Political and Military Alliance-wide strategic concepts, published the Strategic Foresight Analysis 2017 Report, studied strategic level decision-making through participation in NATO Crisis Management Exercises and provided recommendations to improve Alliance decision-making, and assisted the Nations in drafting the Alliance's first military strategy since the Cold War. Hickman earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Vanderbilt University in 1983 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant through the ROTC program. He later earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Vanderbilt University and a Master's Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. Together Dr. Carroll and General Hickman are co-editors of the book Understanding the U.S. Military, which is the subject of our conversation today.

The World Bank cut its target for Malaysia's GDP from 4.3% to 3.9% for 2023. Dr Apurva Sanghi, the World Bank Lead Economist for Malaysia shares his impressions of Budget 2024, the structural issues faced by Malaysia whilst providing some policy recommendations including what will reverse the weak Ringgit.

Former Chinese premier Li Keqiang died early this Friday from a heart attack at the age of 68, months after retiring from nearly a decade in office. When he took up his post, reformers had hoped Li would initiate bold economic change. Barclays even coined the term "Likenomics" to describe his broad economic vision. Ultimately, Li failed to implement significant reforms and in recent years was sidelined by President Xi Jinping, who steered the world's second-largest economy in a more statist direction. We take a closer look.

The Madani government tabled Budget 2024 on Friday, with the theme Economic Reform, Empowering People. The plan however does have its detractors who among others, called out its lack of focus as well as possibly increasing the cost of living with the hike hit SST. Dr Afif Bahardin, Secretary of Perikatan Nasional Selangor and the assemblyman for Taman Medan gives us his take.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

In this episode of The Black Lotus Podcast, Josiah welcomed Howard graduates Raymond Murray, who majored in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Hesperia, California, and Keishun Martin, who majored in Economics with a minor in Sociology from Houston, Texas. This insightful conversation touched upon a multitude of engaging topics. From the unique experiences of being Black men in America to the encompassing journey through Howard University, we traversed a rich landscape. Our exploration spanned the depths of Black history, delved into the profound influence of Rap culture, and so much more. This exchange wasn't just enlightening; it was profoundly motivational and an absolute pleasure to record. You're in for a delightful and enriching experience with this episode. And as we always say, as long as y'all show love, we'll stay consistent. What has life been like Post-Howard - 1:00 “Being at Howard forces you to think” - 4:00  Being Black Men on the Job Market - 5:30 Raymond's experience as a Howard Student in the Medical Field - 7:50 Keishun's teaching experience in Milwaukee - 14:00 “If we wanna see change we gotta start with the Children - “21:30” Growing up in Greenwood, Mississippi/The Failure of the Public Education System in the South - “ 23:00 Keishun's Connection to Emmitt Till - 25:30 Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. and Their Message of Economic Reform - 31:00 Joe Biden's connection to one of the most racist politicians of the 20th Century - 39:21 The Drew Hall Penitentiary and Freshman year of College - 49:40 How Raymond transformed his life through his mindset - 1:08:12 “Ambition is a Beautiful Thing, but Achieved Ambition is the Greatest Thing” - 1:22:20 Howard's Impact on our Lives - 1:25:30 Everybody has a story to tell/Keishun's life-changing encounter with a Homeless Man - 1:41:00 Rethinking our Perspective of the Young Thug and Gunna Situation - 1:53:30 “Girls is Running Rap Right Now” - 2:03:38 Upcoming Larry June & Cardo Tape/Impact of Larry June - 2:07:35 Closing - 2:18:49 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blacklotuspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blacklotuspodcast/support

The Platform is an unsubtle and disgusting film that confronts our acceptance of our toxic and abusive systems of power. It addresses in a terribly unsubtle way the false promises of trickle-down economics. And more importantly, leaves us with a hope for the future, one in which the children of tomorrow can break the system. Sources in this Episode: The Platform Director's Ending Explanation Is as Intriguing as the Movie | Collider In The Platform Trailer, Trickle-Down Economics Turns Into a Literal Feeding Frenzy Trickle-Down Economics: The Basics of Trickle-Down Theory Other Reviews about The Platform: The Twist Ending to Netflix's the Platform Explained | Forbes Netflix's class warfare movie 'The Platform' has struck a chord. Two economists explain why | LA Times  Falling Into the Ethical Abyss of the Platform | Horror Homeroom  The Platform Director's Ending Explanation Is as Intriguing as the Movie | Collider The Platform Review: Netflix Horror Movie Sees the Hell of Capitalism | IndieWire A Critical Analysis of “The Platform,” a Gut-Wrenching Allegory | The Treaty The Platform (2019) – Difference, Power, and Discrimination in Film and Media: Student Essays An Analysis of the Platform, Netflix's Sensation Movie | Latin American Post ‘The Platform' Review: An Accidentally Timely Political Allegory | The New York Times --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-ghouls-next-door/support

The legacy of the renowned economist Li Yining, who passed away last month, lives on through his ground-breaking theories and efforts to use private capital to revamp how Chinese enterprises were structured in the post-reform era. Click here to read the article by Yu Hairong. Narrated by Cliff Larsen. Are you a big fan of our shows? Then please give our podcast account, China Business Insider, a 5-star rating on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

The legacy of the renowned academic Li Yining who passed away last month will live on in through his ground-breaking theories and efforts to use private capital to revamp how Chinese enterprises were structured in the post-reform era.Click here to read the article by Yu Hairong.Narrated by Cliff Larsen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Consumer Protection Week! While fraud can affect anyone, regardless of age and other demographic information, Fraud.org and NCL are putting the spotlight on scams targeting older Americans. Our host for this episode is NCL's very own fraud expert, Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications and Fraud John Breyault. John sits down with Lizette Alvarez of the Washington Post and Debra Berlyn of Project GOAL to discuss fraud prevention strategies for seniors and their families. You will hear real life examples of some shocking scams and different ways to fight fraud either for yourself or a loved one. Let's ALL make a point to speak up about fraud. In this episode there were some resources referenced and those links can be found below: Lizette Alvarez's Washington Post column on impersonation scams: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/08/elderly-scams-protections-targets-finances/Fraud.org – http://www.fraud.orgBetter Business Bureau: Ask Why. Verify. - https://www.bbb.org/all/bbbi/impersonation-scamsFederal Trade Commission: Pass It On - https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/pass-it-onProject GOAL - https://theprojectgoal.org/

As MLB prepares to have an Economic Reform Committee address payroll disparity between baseball teams, we're discussing if and how it might influence the Los Angeles Angels' approach to building a team in the future. In segment 1, we'll get you up to speed with the Economic Reform Committee and what problem it is addressing, and we'll ask, is the disparity in MLB an owner problem or a revenue problem?Then, in segment 2, we'll share what the committee is working toward and what its goals are, consider what options are realistic, and if MLB will land on a salary cap or a salary floor.Plus, how will the results of the committee impact the Angels? If there were to be a salary cap or salary floor, what would be the most beneficial to the Halos, and how would Arte Moreno go about the business of baseball? Get our thoughts on the matter in segment 3!GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL! CALL US: (714) 409-6396Tell us what's on your mind!Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros!Super Halo Bros. MERCH is available now! super-halo-bros-shop.fourthwall.comSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As MLB prepares to have an Economic Reform Committee address payroll disparity between baseball teams, we're discussing if and how it might influence the Los Angeles Angels' approach to building a team in the future. In segment 1, we'll get you up to speed with the Economic Reform Committee and what problem it is addressing, and we'll ask, is the disparity in MLB an owner problem or a revenue problem? Then, in segment 2, we'll share what the committee is working toward and what its goals are, consider what options are realistic, and if MLB will land on a salary cap or a salary floor. Plus, how will the results of the committee impact the Angels? If there were to be a salary cap or salary floor, what would be the most beneficial to the Halos, and how would Arte Moreno go about the business of baseball? Get our thoughts on the matter in segment 3! GET IN OUR VOICEMAIL!  CALL US: (714) 409-6396 Tell us what's on your mind! Give us a follow @LockedOnAngels on Twitter, and for the best Angels memes around, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @SuperHaloBros! Super Halo Bros. MERCH is available now! super-halo-bros-shop.fourthwall.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2- The Athletic's Evan Drellich talks motivation behind MLB's economic committee, his new book "Winning Fixes Everything" on cheating in baseball, more J-Lo slander, #AskDarren

There is a lot of Debate about Economic Reforms & Charter of Economy in Pakistan on Tv Channels Talk Shows & everywhere. PIDE as a premiere research Think-tank of Pakistan, has recently published a living draft for "Charter of Economy in Pakistan" #Pakistan #Economy #Reform #development #politics #charterofeconomy #investment #reforms #debate #CharterofEconomy #Reforms #Pakistanideas #Ideas  Charter of Economy Draft: https://pide.org.pk/research/pides-charter-of-economy-petition-to-all-the-political-leaders-parties-of-pakistan/ Twitter Thread: https://twitter.com/PIDEpk/status/1604860552643284993?s=20&t=HGPzsufqxPiMXfESII1Waw   For Further Details Please Visit: www.pide.org.pk https://www.youtube.com/c/PIDEOfficial/ https://twitter.com/PIDEpk https://www.facebook.com/PIDEIslamabad https://www.linkedin.com/in/pidepk/ https://www.instagram.com/pidepk/ 

尹 정부의 경제, 문재인 케어 개혁Guest: Professor Yang Junsok, Department of Economics, Catholic University See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Maharlika Investment Fund is plagued by problems including bad timing, unfulfilled requirements, and governance red flags, according to economist and Action for Economic Reform convener Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III. “Right now, there's a lot of volatility, so even if we have some level of comfort with our foreign exchange reserves, we must still build our reserves,” he tells BusinessWorld report Brontë H. Lacsamana in this B-Side episode. Recorded remotely on Dec. 8, 2022. Produced by Joseph Emmanuel L. Garcia and Sam L. Marcelo.

Links from the show:* Politics and Society in Contemporary China* In the Same Breath* E Larus Consulting* Josh Chin on the Chinese Surveillance State* Connect with Ryan on Twitter* Subscribe to the newsletterAbout my guest:Elizabeth Freund Larus Ph.D., is Founder and President of E Larus Consulting LLC, and Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington. A Fulbright Scholar and Taiwan Fellow, she specializes in East Asian political, economic, and security dynamics.Dr. Larus draws on more than 30 years of experience with the Asia-Pacific. She is author of the books Politics and Society in Contemporary China and Economic Reform in China, as well as dozens of book chapters, articles and online commentary on Chinese politics, Taiwan politics, China-Taiwan relations, US in Asia, and security dynamics in the Asia-Pacific. She regularly contributes her insight to international media outlets, such as the Financial Times, Fortune magazine, CNBC, BBC, CGTN America, Channel NewsAsia, and Indus News. Get full access to Dispatches from the War Room at dispatchesfromthewarroom.substack.com/subscribe

Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world.   On today's episode, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has congratulated Arab nation Morocco on their win against Belgium in the Fifa World Cup in Qatar, while in Brussels, several football fans smashed shop windows in anger.   The Arab Monetary Fund has signed a $1 billion agreement to support Yemen's economic reform programme under the internationally recognised government.   The zero-Covid strategy of Chinese President Xi Jinping was challenged by thousands of demonstrators in cities across China — with some calling for his removal.

Paul Ryan, who previously served as Speaker of the US House of Representatives, is a distinguished visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). His recently released book, American Renewal, offers solutions to renew America's social contract and place our government programs on strong fiscal footing. Paul joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss digital currency, politics, […]

Paul Ryan, who previously served as Speaker of the US House of Representatives, is a distinguished visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI). His recently released book, American Renewal, offers solutions to renew America's social contract and place our government programs on strong fiscal footing.Paul joins Phoebe and Robert to discuss digital currency, politics, tax reform, and Social Security.

I'm off getting married/honeymooning for the next couple of weeks so in my absence please enjoy this fine ChinaTalk vintage. How does a bookish Beijing teenager, who found himself stuck for six years planting potatoes in the Gobi Desert, grow up to study with former chair of the Federal Reserve Janet Yellen, teach at Wharton, and now lead one of Asia's most successful investment firms? In this episode, Weijian Shan, the chairman and CEO of investment firm PAG Group, and the author of Out of the Gobi: My Story of China and America, tells his personal story of exile during the Cultural Revolution and provides his view on China's economic transformation. ChinaTalk substack: https://chinatalk.substack.com ChinaTalk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jugurtha656 Support ChinaTalk on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChinaTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm off getting married/honeymooning for the next couple of weeks so in my absence please enjoy this fine ChinaTalk vintage. How does a bookish Beijing teenager, who found himself stuck for six years planting potatoes in the Gobi Desert, grow up to study with former chair of the Federal Reserve Janet Yellen, teach at Wharton, and now lead one of Asia's most successful investment firms? In this episode, Weijian Shan, the chairman and CEO of investment firm PAG Group, and the author of Out of the Gobi: My Story of China and America, tells his personal story of exile during the Cultural Revolution and provides his view on China's economic transformation. ChinaTalk substack: https://chinatalk.substack.com ChinaTalk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jugurtha656 Support ChinaTalk on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChinaTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ammar Khan is an economist, analyst and a consultant. Ammar comes on The Pakistan Experience for a detail discussion on the Pakistani economy, the economic reforms we need and why we are where we are. How to combat elite capture? Why is Petrol 209 rupees? Can Pakistan refine Russian oil? Was Daronomics bad? Find out this and more on this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 Polarization 1:30 Why is Petrol 209 rupees? 6:30 Civilian Governments being too vulnerable to make economic reform 11:30 Child Labour 17:00 Can Pakistan refine Russian oil? 26:30 Should the Government set fuel prices? 28:00 Direct Cash Transfers and Subsidies 29:30 Middle Class and De-incentivizing investment 36:30 How to manage capital reallocation 47:00 Economic Growth Indicators 56:00 Daronomics 58:30 Elite Subsidies and Amnesties 1:03:00 Debt and Public Infrastructure 1:05:00 Kab roti hogi sasti 1:06:30 Judging PTIs Economic Performance and IMF 1:16:00 Long Term Pakistan's Economic Policy 1:17:20 Defence Budget 1:20:20 Why Pakistan won't become Sri Lanka 1:24:30 Hyper Inflation 1:25:30 Pakistani start ups, fintech and banking apps 1:30:50 Book recommendations 1:32:50 "Neutral" Economic sources and Polarization 1:36:00 Is there any hope?

Ellis “Mac” Knight MD, MBA has over 40 years of experience in the healthcare arena as a practicing physician, physician executive, healthcare consultant, industry thought leader, and advocate for change. Mike Sacopulos interviews Dr. Knight about his new book, Healthcare Economic Reform: How and Why Physicians Must Lead Change Within Our Evolving Healthcare Economy. Although the healthcare delivery system is as full of committed idealists as it ever was, the difference now is that the current healthcare system operates within an economically and politically driven milieu that prevents it from delivering what it is designed to provide: high-value healthcare services for the patients it serves. Healthcare Economic Reform serves as both an educational overview of how the healthcare economy operates, and a step-by-step guide for physicians to follow in pursuit of making the delivery of healthcare more satisfying. This book will address industry-wide problems and shift the focus from reform of the delivery system to reform of the healthcare economy. Dr. Knight shares key lessons gleaned from his long career to not only provide a review of how the healthcare system operates, but also to arm physician leaders with actionable information to reform the healthcare economy and satisfy their own motivations for entering the field of medicine. Get Dr. Knight's book here:https://shop.physicianleaders.org/collections/all/products/healthcare-economic-reform-how-and-why-physicians-must-lead-change-within-our-evolving-healthcare-economy Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership at www.physicianleaders.org  

Ellis “Mac” Knight MD, MBA has over 40 years of experience in the healthcare arena as a practicing physician, physician executive, healthcare consultant, industry thought leader, and advocate for change.  Mike Sacopulos interviews Dr. Knight about his new book, Healthcare Economic Reform: How and Why Physicians Must Lead Change Within Our Evolving Healthcare Economy. Although the healthcare delivery system is as full of committed idealists as it ever was, the difference now is that the current healthcare system operates within an economically and politically driven milieu that prevents it from delivering what it is designed to provide: high-value healthcare services for the patients it serves. Healthcare Economic Reform serves as both an educational overview of how the healthcare economy operates, and a step-by-step guide for physicians to follow in pursuit of making the delivery of healthcare more satisfying. This book will address industry-wide problems and shift the focus from reform of the delivery system to reform of the healthcare economy. Dr. Knight shares key lessons gleaned from his long career to not only provide a review of how the healthcare system operates, but also to arm physician leaders with actionable information to reform the healthcare economy and satisfy their own motivations for entering the field of medicine. Get Dr. Knight's book here: https://shop.physicianleaders.org/collections/all/products/healthcare-economic-reform-how-and-why-physicians-must-lead-change-within-our-evolving-healthcare-economy Learn more about the American Association for Physician Leadership at www.physicianleaders.org  

Name: Simon Schrapel AMCurrent title: Chief ExecutiveCurrent organisation: Uniting CommunitiesSimon Schrapel has enjoyed a 35+ year career of working in the Social and Community Services field in Australia and abroad in a range of practice, policy, planning and management roles.   This has involved positions in local government, State Government, and non-government organisations.   He is currently the Chief Executive of Uniting Communities, a South Australia-based community service agency committed to social justice and inclusion.  Throughout his career, Simon has undertaken a number of leadership positions in sector peak bodies, advocacy groups, and advisory boards.  Simon was President of ACOSS from 2009 – to 2013 having served as the Chair of SACOSS from 2002-to 2009.  He is a past Chair of the Child and Family Welfare Association of Australia, current Chair of Families Australia and Chair of Foodbank SA.  He served as a member of the National Compact Advisory Group and amongst other positions has been a member of the Prime Minister's National Panel on Economic Reform, Federal Government's Stronger Families and Communities Partnership, Australian Council for Children and Parenting, Chair of the South Australian Council for the Care of Children and member of the Expert Advisory Committee on Gambling and the National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children. Simon is also currently a member of the Premier's Council on Suicide Prevention and National Co-Chair of Anti-Poverty Week and Every Child. Simon was awarded Membership of the Order of Australia in 2017 for his services to children and family services and the community sector.Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)The Leadership Conversations PodcastThe Jonno White Leadership PodcastThe Leadership Question of the Day PodcastClarity Website7 Questions on Leadership SeriesWe'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing ListJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step OutJonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)

Today's episode, with Professor Scott Gehlbach, commences by the Professor providing his thoughts on Putin saving face at home if a withdrawal from Ukraine comes to fruition. Shortly after, we discuss the hold that state-run media has on the general Russian populous. This discussions segues into the broader topic of Putin oppressing any signs of dissent throughout society. The Professor then lends his thoughts as to why Putin invaded in the first place and believes the NATO issue was a red herring for Putin who held ulterior motives to invade the country. I hope you enjoy! Rate and subscribe if you enjoyed the content and follow 'overcoming_the_divide'  on Instagram!Dr. Scott Gehlbach is a professor in the Political Science and Public Policy department at the University of Chicago as well as the director of the University's new PHD program in Political Economy. His research has focused on Post-Communist States such as Ukraine and Russia and he has made several contributions to the study of Autocracy, Economic Reform and Political Connections.Music: Coma-Media (intro)                 WinkingFoxMusic (outro)Recorded:  3/4/22

Huntsville Alabama's own Dr. Joseph Lowery sat down with Bryant Monteilh back in 2004 to talk about growing up with a profiling experience that could have tragically changed the course of his life, run ins with the Klan, his encounters with  George Wallace and how Dr. Lowery, a reverend, managed to part "the blue sea."This episode first aired on KBLA Talk 1580.