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Kerry Today
Plan for Sweeping Speed Reduction in Towns Dead in the Water? – August 27th, 2025

Kerry Today

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025


Last year, the last coalition government which included the Green Party passed legislation which would have allowed extensive changes to urban speed limits – specifically reducing speed from 50k to 30k per hour. The Department of Transport told the Irish Examiner that this legislation won’t be enacted at this time however. Instead, the department says it’s up to councils to reduce speed limits in town and villages through the use of special bylaws. The Green Party argues this means widespread speed reductions won’t happen as local authorities already have the power to change speed limits. Anne-Marie Fuller is a Kerry Green Party representative.

95bFM
Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez-March: 27 August, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025


Last week, Defence Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Minister Winston Peters revealed plans to purchase almost $3 billion worth of US aircraft to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s. The five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters involved in the purchase, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, would be procured directly through the United States' Foreign Military Sales programme. This week, a legal challenge against the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora, the Māori Health Authority, will be heard in the High Court in Wellington. The case will be argued on the grounds that the government breached the Treaty of Waitangi and the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act when making the decision to disestablish the Māori Health Authority. And the Green party recently launched a petition calling on the government to restore adequate funding to Polytechnics and to reverse cuts to vocational education and training. For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March to get the party's take on all of these issues.

PolitiCoast
Green Party Leadership Interviews

PolitiCoast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 72:49


We interview the candidates to lead the BC Green Party Emily Lowan, Adam Bremner-Akins and Jonathan Kerr. Find out why they are running and what is their vision for the BC Green Party and the Province. Links Official Campaign Websites: Emily Lowan Adam Bremner-Akins Jonathan Kerr Referenced polls: British Columbians Back Mandatory Voting and Spring […]

Coffee House Shots
Why haven't the Greens cut through more?

Coffee House Shots

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 18:59


The Green Party leadership election is underway, pitting new MPs Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns against London Assembly Member Zack Polanski. The Greens achieved their best ever result at the 2024 general election, but they've remained static in opinion polls ever since. Lucy Dunn and Luke Tryl of More in Common join Patrick Gibbons to try to make sense of this. As Luke says, the dynamics within the leadership election are symptomatic of a wider divide over party strategy – two of the seats they won last year come from more liberal, traditionally left-wing seats, while two others come from traditionally conservative-leaning, rural shires. Plus, does Corbyn's new party complicate any attempt to make them the anti-system party of the left?But first, what does the High Court migrant hotel ruling mean for the government? And will it help anti-system parties like the Greens and Reform?Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blackburn News Chatham
Morning News for Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Blackburn News Chatham

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 2:15


Several members of Chatham-Kent's council and the municipality's administration are in Ottawa, taking part in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference. Payment for one hour of ground time is part of the tentative deal reached between Air Canada and the flight attendants' union. The federal Green Party will be looking to replace its longtime leader for the next election.

95bFM
Chlöe Swarbrick banned from Parliament over Palestine speech and removing te reo Māori in children's books w/ the ACT Party's Simon Court: 18 August, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025


A couple of weeks ago in our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party's Simon Court, we discussed multiple countries moving to formally recognise Palestinian Statehood, and what New Zealand's plans were in this regard. Last week, Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, said the country would carefully weigh its position over the next month in recognising the state of Palestine. During a debate in Parliament, the government's delay in recognising a Palestinian state, as opposed to other countries such as France, the UK, Canada, and Australia, led Green Party co-leader, Chlöe Swarbrick, to refer to the country as “outlier,” and called for the government MPs “with a spine” to “stand on the right side of history”. This led to her being ordered to leave Parliament by Speaker Gerry Brownlee, after refusing to apologise for her statement. As well as this, last week, Education Minister, Erica Stanford, announced cancelling the early-reading book At the Marae from its Ready to Read Phonics Plus series.  The government's reasoning for this is through “mixed” evidence suggesting that learning both English and te reo Māori for young learners could confuse them. The move has been widely criticised by linguists, academics, and educators, for being “an act of racism” and “white supremacy”. For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party's Simon Court, Producer Castor spoke to Simon about both these topics, starting with recognising a Palestinian state. Find out more about the Māori words which are a part of the official Oxford English Dictionary here

95bFM
Chlöe Swarbrick Being Removed From Parliament Over “Spineless” comment and a need for Action for Palestine w/ Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa's Maher Nazzal: 18 August, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025


Last week, Green Party co-leader, Chlöe Swarbrick, was kicked out of Parliament for a week for refusing to withdraw her comments calling for MPs to get “a spine”.  Her comments came during a debate on recognising Palestine as a state. She also urged MPs to support her member's bill, which would sanction Israel for its war crimes in Gaza. This comes as Australia, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom have indicated their own plans to recognise a Palestinian state. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the media last week that “a two-state solution is humanity's best hope to break the cycle of violence in the Middle East and to bring an end to the conflict, suffering and starvation in Gaza.” Despite stating that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost the plot”, our own Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has refused to commit to recognising a Palestinian state. Caeden spoke to Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa co-chair Maher Nazzal about Swarbrick's removal from Parliament and the need for Aotearoa to take action for Palestine

The Front Page
Marama Davidson presses for big system change at Oranga Tamariki

The Front Page

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 29:42 Transcription Available


Since entering Parliament 10 years ago, Mārama Davidson has become a co-leader, been appointed a Minister, and has helped the Greens reach its largest-ever caucus. She’s always been a staunch advocate for children, so it comes as no surprise that last week, the Green Party launched an open letter calling on the Minister of Children to adopt seven promises to children in state care, so “no more tamariki fall into harm”. One of those promises is to make it a requirement that Oranga Tamariki give rangatahi leaving care the support they need to find suitable accommodation. Marama Davidson joins us to discuss what more we need to do to make sure every child growing up in this country has a fighting chance. Later, we’ll speak to 19 year old, Ihorangi Reweti-Peters about his experience in the care system, and the challenges he faced. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Beans
Refried Beans | Secretary Of Brain Worms (feat. John Fugelsang) | Aug 15, 2024

The Daily Beans

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 59:22


Friday, August 16th 2024Donald Trump asks Judge Merchan to postpone his sentencing until after the election; RFK Jr told Kamala Harris that he would drop out and endorse her if she'd give him a job in her administration; Governor Phil Murphy is set to appoint his former chief of staff George Helmy as outgoing Senator Bob Mendendez' replacement; five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death; Democrats are trying to block the Green Party from the ballot in Wisconsin citing legal issues; Kamala Harris is set to announce a federal ban on corporate price gouging; the Biden Harris Administration announces the first round of negotiated drug prices; JD Vance said on Twitter that he's willing to do two debates with coach Walz; undercover reporters posing as Republican donors have proof that trump is inextricably linked to project 2025; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Our GuestJohn Fugelsanghttps://www.johnfugelsang.com/tmeThe John Fugelsang Podcast  Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ 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?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

TyskySour
Trump Threatens Putin With Sanctions Ahead Of Alaska Summit

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 61:39


Donald Trump has confirmed plans to impose sanctions on Russia ahead of a key summit with Vladimir Putin. Plus: Labour is losing former heartlands to the Green Party in council elections, and supermarket giant Iceland is offering a £1 reward to customers who snitch on shoplifters. With NoJusticeMTG & Curtis Daly.

Arroe Collins
The Heart Behind The Laughter Actor Comedian Writer Director Roseanne Barr

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 7:23 Transcription Available


In this unflinching portrait, Roseanne sits down to exclusively to tell her life story. She recounts her unusual childhood of growing up Jewish in Salt Lake City, Utah, and how her rebellious nature started by eating a Spam sandwich. She explains that her ability to create jokes came from making her father laugh so he wouldn't punish her. She retells the harrowing events that led up to her taking the stage at a comedy club in Denver, where she was able to establish a local following with her "Funny Womanness" routine and a unique approach to humor.At the encouragement of touring comedians, Roseanne traveled to Los Angeles and instantly found success at The Comedy Store. In record time, Roseanne was invited to appear on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. The audience couldn't get enough of the "Domestic Goddess." Her whirlwind career gained momentum when singer Julio Iglesias invited her to be his opening act and comedic legend Rodney Dangerfield asked her to play his wife on his 1986 HBO special, and she then landed two HBO specials of her own. This success culminated in her groundbreaking sitcom, Roseanne. The series quickly replaced The Cosby Show at the top of the ratings. But the TV show provided many challenges for Roseanne, as she battled writers over the show content and her character. She describes what she had to do to make it her show and not a group of Ivy League graduate writers' warped perception of middle America.Roseanne recounts the disastrous night she sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a San Diego Padres game. This was her first encounter with "cancel culture," when President George H.W. Bush spoke out against her. Her show remained at the top until she decided to end it after nine seasons. She went on to host her own talk show. During one episode, she told guest Donald Trump that he needed to run for president, although she staged a presidential campaign first as the Green Party candidate in 2012. After Trump won in 2016, Roseanne found herself reviving her Roseanne sitcom to record-breaking ratings.The success didn't last long, due to a late-night tweet while on Ambien, which quickly derailed everything. Roseanne recounts the story of how her network swiftly removed her from her show. "Cancel Culture" had her blacklisted and she was shunned by everyone outside of Fox News and Dr. Oz.In Roseanne Barr Is America, Roseanne calls out her detractors and defends her reputation that so many have sought to destroy. Roseanne is defiant as she describes how those that came for her are also seeking to ruin America.Roseanne Barr Is America includes an exclusive interview with Roseanne Barr, exclusive home movies and photographs from her youth, clips of her appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, behind the scenes footage from Roseanne, highlights from her Presidential campaign, and even video proof that she can sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a ballgame.Roseanne Barr. Provocateur, legend, domestic goddess, America's mom, Emmy and Peabody award winner, civil rights activist, sitcom creator/star, stand-up comic, writer, Rabbi, troll, and podcaster. She is the star of the new documentary from Joel Gilbert called ROSEANNE BARR IS AMERICA. For more information on the film, please visit www.roseanneisamerica.com Film Website:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Arroe Collins Like It's Live
The Heart Behind The Laughter Actor Comedian Writer Director Roseanne Barr

Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 7:23 Transcription Available


In this unflinching portrait, Roseanne sits down to exclusively to tell her life story. She recounts her unusual childhood of growing up Jewish in Salt Lake City, Utah, and how her rebellious nature started by eating a Spam sandwich. She explains that her ability to create jokes came from making her father laugh so he wouldn't punish her. She retells the harrowing events that led up to her taking the stage at a comedy club in Denver, where she was able to establish a local following with her "Funny Womanness" routine and a unique approach to humor.At the encouragement of touring comedians, Roseanne traveled to Los Angeles and instantly found success at The Comedy Store. In record time, Roseanne was invited to appear on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. The audience couldn't get enough of the "Domestic Goddess." Her whirlwind career gained momentum when singer Julio Iglesias invited her to be his opening act and comedic legend Rodney Dangerfield asked her to play his wife on his 1986 HBO special, and she then landed two HBO specials of her own. This success culminated in her groundbreaking sitcom, Roseanne. The series quickly replaced The Cosby Show at the top of the ratings. But the TV show provided many challenges for Roseanne, as she battled writers over the show content and her character. She describes what she had to do to make it her show and not a group of Ivy League graduate writers' warped perception of middle America.Roseanne recounts the disastrous night she sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a San Diego Padres game. This was her first encounter with "cancel culture," when President George H.W. Bush spoke out against her. Her show remained at the top until she decided to end it after nine seasons. She went on to host her own talk show. During one episode, she told guest Donald Trump that he needed to run for president, although she staged a presidential campaign first as the Green Party candidate in 2012. After Trump won in 2016, Roseanne found herself reviving her Roseanne sitcom to record-breaking ratings.The success didn't last long, due to a late-night tweet while on Ambien, which quickly derailed everything. Roseanne recounts the story of how her network swiftly removed her from her show. "Cancel Culture" had her blacklisted and she was shunned by everyone outside of Fox News and Dr. Oz.In Roseanne Barr Is America, Roseanne calls out her detractors and defends her reputation that so many have sought to destroy. Roseanne is defiant as she describes how those that came for her are also seeking to ruin America.Roseanne Barr Is America includes an exclusive interview with Roseanne Barr, exclusive home movies and photographs from her youth, clips of her appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, behind the scenes footage from Roseanne, highlights from her Presidential campaign, and even video proof that she can sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at a ballgame.Roseanne Barr. Provocateur, legend, domestic goddess, America's mom, Emmy and Peabody award winner, civil rights activist, sitcom creator/star, stand-up comic, writer, Rabbi, troll, and podcaster. She is the star of the new documentary from Joel Gilbert called ROSEANNE BARR IS AMERICA. For more information on the film, please visit www.roseanneisamerica.com Film Website:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Devoncast
Devoncast: Lowering the voting age, why councils should let people pee easily and a war on beach huts

Devoncast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 38:35


Sixteen and seventeen year olds are to be able to vote at the next general election. The Green Party applauds that, and on Devoncast this week, we speak with Exeter's youth organiser for the party. One veteran Liberal Democrat on Devon County Council is now in his 30th year as a councillor in one form or another. Alan Connett explains why it's important councils continue to allow people to pee easily, and why he's conflicted over the 80s' sell-off of council homes. And the hutters of Preston Sands are mad. They'll fight Torbay Council on the beach-huts. And at last. Armada Way is in the news for reasons that don't involve trees. Paul Nero presents the latest edition of Devoncast, with the help of our friends at Devon Live and the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Swarbrick recieves one of most serious Parliament punishments

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 3:46


Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has been 'named' by the Speaker, one of the most serious punishments Parliament can hand out. Swarbrick returned defiantly to Parliament today, refusing to apologise for her comments yesterday suggesting coalition MPs grow a spine and sanction Israel. It was all part of what turned into a tense afternoon at parliament, with the Prime Minister dishing out some tough words about his Israeli counterpart, saying Benjamin Netanyahu has lost the plot. Giles Dexter reports.

RTÉ - Drivetime
One-off housing in rural areas - the IFA and the Greens debate

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 12:14


"Let farmers' children build houses locally! That's according the IFA President Francie Gorman  in the Farming Independent this week. Is this vital for The salvation of Rural Ireland or a call for special treatment  for an effective lobby group. Francie Gorman and Cllr Oisin O Connor, Planning Spokesperson  for the Green Party spoke to Cormac.

Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chlöe Swarbrick getting booted from Parliament

Simon Barnett & Phil Gifford Afternoons

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 7:02 Transcription Available


Speaker Gerry Brownlee says he won't accept accusations MPs are spineless, with Chlöe Swarbrick kicked out of Parliament for a second day. The Green Party co-leader again refused to apologise for asking Government MPs to 'show a spine' on Gaza and sanctioning Israel. After a majority of MPs voted to again send her out - and 'name' her - Swarbrick shouted 'Free Palestine' as she left the chamber. Newstalk ZB Barry Soper joined the Afternoons team to recap today's events. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast
Kerre Woodham: Is 'spineless' really unparliamentary language?

Kerre McIvor Mornings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 3:25 Transcription Available


So as you will have heard, Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has been barred from Parliament's debating chamber for the rest of the week, unless she apologises for a comment made during a debate over Palestine and the granting of statehood to it. During her speech, Swarbrick called on government MPs to back a Green Party bill that would allow New Zealand to sanction Israel for its war crimes. CS: If we find 6 of 68 government MPs with a spine, we can stand on the right side of history. GB: No, that is completely unacceptable to make that statement, withdraw it and apologise. CS: No. GB: Then leave the house for the rest of the week. CS: Happily. Gerry Brownlee, the Speaker of the House, said the spine comment was completely unacceptable, ordered her to withdraw it, and told her to leave the House when she refused. Parliamentary debates can be heated, but there are rules about what members can and cannot say. Unbecoming language, insults and accusations of dishonesty are banned. Now obviously unparliamentary language is constantly evolving and changing over time. Going into Parliaments records, you'll find that in 1933 an MP calling another member a shrewd old bird was considered unparliamentary language. In 1936, fungus farmer and pipsqueak were considered unacceptable. In 1946 things got a bit heated ... “I would cut the honourable gentleman's throat if I had the chance”, understandably, the Speaker ruled on that one unparliamentary language. But skite was also considered unparliamentary in 1946. I mean, nobody likes a skite, but unbecoming language and having to apologise to the House? In 1966 the insults flew and the Speaker was kept very busy. Shut up yourself, you great ape – withdraw and apologise. Snotty nosed little boy, cheap little twerp, and ridiculous mouse were all considered unacceptable. In 1977 John Boy was considered unacceptable. Silly old moo, racist, and sober up, which could have applied to any one of a number of MPs in 1977 I imagine, and so on and so forth. We probably don't think many of those insults were unparliamentary or unacceptable. I would say spineless fits in alongside twerp or stupid as Chris Bishop is supposed to have called members of the Opposition. I think stupid is worse than spineless. There are many things I have criticised and would criticise Chlöe Swarbrick for – calling her colleagues across the House spineless is not one of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

95bFM
Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez-March: 13 August, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025


Earlier this week, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced that the government would be announcing its position on the recognition of a Palestinian state over the next month. This announcement was made in the lead up to the UN general assembly in September, where world leaders such as the prime ministers of France and Australia promised to recognise a Palestinian state. Also this week, Green party Wellington MPs Julie Anne Genter and Tamatha Paul recently launched a petition calling for Māori place names to be restored to Wellington electorates after the Rongotai electorate was recently renamed to the English name Wellington Bays. And the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll was recently released, which showed that Labour had overtaken National as the largest party, gaining 2 points to 33.6 percent, while National' dropped 2.1 points to 31.8 percent. For our weekly catchup with the Green party, Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March to get the party's take on all of these issues

RNZ: Morning Report
Greens 'here to lead the next government': Swarbrick

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 2:37


Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says her party is "here to lead the next government", despite polling at about 10 per cent of the vote. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.

What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel
Ep 163 with Zack Polanski (Part 1)

What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 53:42


Mark is joined by the Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski. Together they discuss why he joined the Green Party, working with Jeremy Corbyn, providing an alternative to Reform  - plus the misconceptions about the Green Party and how he hopes to change them.  You can hear the second part of the interview in next week's episode – but if you can't wait, why not join us on Patreon? For £4 a month you can listen to the whole interview straight away – and you'll also be able to watch it! https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod  For media, press & guest enquiries please email mikey@carouselstudios.co.uk Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod  Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel   Follow Zack @ZackPolanski @GreenpartyZack  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Jamie Ensor: NZ Herald political reporter on the Greens outlining their policies ahead of the next election

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 5:30 Transcription Available


The Greens claim they're leading the opposition, while they push a radical tax shakeup. The Party's AGM continues in the capital today, which kicked off with a rally from co-leader Marama Davidson yesterday. NZ Herald political reporter Jamie Ensor explained that Chlöe Swarbrick was due to speak today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth Rigby Interviews...
Is Corbyn's comeback a headache for Starmer - or a red herring?

Beth Rigby Interviews...

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 28:34


Jeremy Corbyn's back - with Zarah Sultana and a new party. But is it a real threat to Labour, or just political theatre?    This week Beth, Ruth and Harriet answer your questions on whether Corbyn's comeback could fracture the left and hand seats to the Tories and Reform.   What does it mean for Starmer? Could the Green Party seize the moment? And is this a political headache - or just a red herring?    Plus - your questions on rebuilding the Tory party, Scottish Labour and the elections north of the border next year, and we shout out the podcasts we can't stop listening to.   Remember, you can also watch us on YouTube.     

WDI Podcast
Jude English on the current situation in the Green Party #WDI

WDI Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 7:05


Jude English speaking about the Green Party as part of the UK Political Parties' Position on Sex Based Rights post Supreme Court Decision panel.Recorded at the WDI Conference in London on 26th July 2025.

95bFM
95bFM Breakfast with Milly and Rosetta: Rāapa August 6, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


Today on your Rāapa Brekkie: Milly and Rosetta catch with up the Green Party's Steve Abel for What's Up, D.C. Maxwell has a kōrero about his brand new single and music video Jesus' Son, and Rosetta and Milly chat with the lovely nurses of Care HQ for our new sexual health segment The Birds, The Bees, and The Bugs. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM
The Wire w/ Oto: 06 August, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March about the government's plan to replace the National Certificate of Educational Achievement, The FBI office opening in Wellington and The party's call to the government to reverse changes to emergency housing access. He spoke with Ritesh Shah, a Senior Lecturer Critical Studies in Education, about why Israel is facing international condemnation for how it's handled aid distribution in Gaza. And he spoke to Dr Mohsen Mohammadzadeh, A senior lecturer in the school of architecture and planning in the faculty of engineering and design at the University of Auckland about the rollout of AI enabled surveillance technology in Auckland. Max spoke to Stuart McNaughton, a professor from the University of Auckland, to talk about the government's decision to scrap NCEA by 2030.

95bFM
Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez-March: 6 August, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


Earlier this week the government announced they'd be replacing the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) with a new set of national secondary school qualifications. Minister of Education Erica Stanford says the current NCEA system was failing to help students develop critical thinking skills and was difficult for parents to navigate as well. In that same week, FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the FBI would be opening a dedicated law enforcement attaché office in Wellington. Defence Minister Judith Collins and Police Minister Mark Mitchell said that the new office would strengthen our ties with the five eyes alliance, with Patel additionally saying the move would counter Chinese influence in the region. And the Green party recently launched a petition calling on the government to reverse policies of theirs related to emergency housing access that the Greens say have led to an increase in homelessness across the country. For our weekly catchup with the Green party, Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March to get the party's take on all of these issues.

95bFM
What's Up w/ Steve Abel: Rāapa August 6, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


For our monthly catch-up with The Green Party's Steve Abel, Milly and Rosetta have a kōrero Steve about the Government's reppeal of the 2018 Oil and Gas Exploration Ban, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's recent comment that the government would no longer be able to 'bail out' those effected by natural disasters, and the recent decision to cut NCEA. Whakarongo mai nei!

95bFM
Does The Plan To Kill NCEA Go Too Far? w/ Stuart McNaughton

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025


On Monday this week it was announced by the government that they are planning to drop NCEA from the national curriculum by 2030, as a part of a new education overhaul. Although the full details of the new program haven't been released, the government is planning to replace the NCEA qualification, which has been in place for more than 20 years, with a new national system weighted heavily towards exams. Associate Education Minister David Seymour described the change as more “challenging” for students, which from his perspective can “only be a positive thing”. Following on from our previous conversation with the Green Party's Ricardo Menendez-March, Producer Max spoke to Stuart McNaughton, a professor in the faculty of arts and education at the University of Auckland, to talk about the new education reforms.

Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Miko Peled On Palestine

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 9:59


When Miko Peled, an Israeli-American human rights activist, spoke about "What's Next for Palestine?" at the Bethlehem Public Library in December 2023, the uproar from local supporters of Israel prompted the library to impose a year long ban on Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace, the sponsors of his talk. Miko spoke at the Green Party national meeting on August 2. He is introduced by Dr. Jill Stein, the recent presidential candidate. Miko Peled's full speech can be viewed on the Green Party youtube channel. This is Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://youtu.be/U1cf673RndI?feature=shared

The House from CBC Radio
Need more Canadian energy? Atlantic Canada has a plan for that

The House from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 50:20


A new nuclear reactor. A natural gas pipeline extension. Thousands of offshore wind turbines. Atlantic provinces have ambitious ideas to generate and transmit more energy across Canada, all under one banner. As Prime Minister Mark Carney renews his call for nation-building projects to strengthen the Canadian economy, will this network of ideas, the Eastern Energy Partnership, make the cut? And how realistic – and expensive – are these plans? CBC's provincial affairs reporter in New Brunswick Jacques Poitras speaks to New Brunswick's premier and the federal minister in charge of the Atlantic, Sean Fraser, as well as First Nations leaders, experts and stakeholders about what it could mean for power in eastern Canada for generations to come.This episode features the voices of:John Herron, New Brunswick Minister of Natural ResourcesJoanna Bernard, New Brunswick Regional Chief for the Assembly of First NationsChief Terry Richardson, Pabineau First NationBrad Coady, vice-president of business development for NB PowerLori Clark, President and CEO of NB PowerDavid Coon, leader of the Green Party of New BrunswickHeidi Leslie, CEO of Crux Energy ConsultingScott Urquhart, CEO of Aegir InsightsLarry Hughes, energy expert at Dalhousie UniversitySusan Holt, premier of New BrunswickSean Fraser, minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Political Dharma
07/31/2025: Alternative party updates--new public opinion poll & Green Party in CA governor's race

Political Dharma

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 21:54


01:08: Fox News published a new public opinion poll about views toward having a new major third party;07:44: Green Party candidate for Governor of California is boosted by Kamala Harris dropping out;15:50: What I've been up to lately.

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Drug searches fall across the country

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 14:02


New figures supplied to the Minister for Justice have shown a 15% drop in drug searches across the country last year compared with 2022. However, certain regions suffered much larger drops, including the southern region which saw 30% fewer searches. It comes as the Garda Representative Association is sounding the alarm once more about the number of Gardaí retiring in the coming years. Cllr Janet Horner, Cathaoirleach, Green Party joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

What The Trans!?: The Transgender News Podcast
EP136 - Let's Talk More About the Green Party

What The Trans!?: The Transgender News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 87:35


On this environmentally-friendly episode, Alyx and Ashleigh go over: The reason this episode isn't as long as other recent episodes. (Spoiler alert: It's because of Ashleigh's health). A sneaky attempt to adjust the Equality Act 2010 into a bathroom ban. Trans Solidarity Alliance are spearheading a campaign to stop this, more here: EHRC Code of Practice Campaign | TSA . The government's proposed new RSHE guidance: ‘Section 28 2.0': New “transphobic” curriculum restricts teachers from encouraging Trans+ pupils to understand their identity. Following on from last week, we interview Green deputy leader hopefuls Ani Townsend and Ash Routh about their respective campaigns.  Some much-needed Trans Joy. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep136  

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams
2005- Twenty Years On | Electoral Change | Gaels le Cheile Event

Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 18:15


2005 – Twenty Years OnNext Monday one of the most historic and transformative events in the Irish Peace Process took place. Twenty years ago on the 28 July 2005 the IRA issued a statement which ended its decades long armed struggle. In its statement the IRA said: "The leadership of Óglaigh na hÉireann has formally ordered an end to the armed campaign. This will take effect from 4pm this afternoon.  All IRA units have been ordered to dump arms. All Volunteers have been instructed to assist the development of purely political and democratic programmes through exclusively peaceful means. Volunteers must not engage in any other activities whatsoever.”The IRA leadership also said that it had authorised its representative to engage with the IICD (Independent International Commission on Decommissioning) to “complete the process to verifiably put its arms beyond use in a way which will further enhance public confidence.” This was confirmed two months later on the 26 September by the Commission.The IRA initiative opened up opportunities for progress.Peace processes are by their very nature challenging and difficult. They frequently fail. Many of the wars of the 1960s and 70's were a response to the colonial occupation and exploitation of native peoples by colonial powers.  Africa saw many examples of these. Some conflicts went on into the 1980s and 90s. Algeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia), Angola, Mozambique, and others, including in Asia the Vietnam War and in the Middle East the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. The South African peace process brought an end to apartheid and witnessed the election of Nelson Mandela as President of that country in 1994. In our own place our peace process brought an end to decades of conflict and heralded processes of change.Today, in a world still bedevilled by wars, the Irish Peace Process is frequently held up internationally as an example of a peace process that is working.  The governments occasionally try to root it in the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985. But the truth is that it started in the 1970s when Republicans began to claim back the word ‘Peace.'A Welcome Electoral ChangeThe decision, announced last week by the British government, that it will be lowering the voting age to those aged 16 and 17, is a welcome move. There is already widespread support for a reduction in the voting age. Last September the Assembly backed a Sinn Féin motion calling for this change. In the South the policy has received widespread cross-party support from Sinn Féin, Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, The Green Party, The Labour Party, Social Democrats, People Before Profit, and many Independents.The London government is focussed on the 2029 Westminster election but the North will have local government and Assembly elections in 2027. The focus now must be on ensuring that the necessary legislative steps are taken to ensure that 16 and 17 year olds can vote in those elections.Updating the electoral register and ensuring that this new tranche of young voters have suitable identification, will be a big job of work but with political will it can be done. It would also send entirely the wrong message to future voters if the 2027 deadline is missed.Legislating for young people to have the right to vote is the right thing to do. All parties in the North, with the exception of the DUP, support changing the voting rules. Young people should have the right to vote on decisions that impact on their lives, including voting for a united Ireland.Gaels le Cheile In Conversation with Peter CanavanMonday 28th July, 7:30pm - Naomh Eoin CLG Corrigan Park

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Julie Anne Genter: Green Party MP on the party's push to extend the Te Huia train to Tauranga

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 2:31 Transcription Available


The Green Party is pushing to reinstate passenger rail across the country - starting by connecting Tauranga and Auckland. It's launched a petition targeting the Minister for Rail to get it done. The party says it would cost $10 million over four years to extend the Te Huia train to Tauranga. But Transport Spokesperson Julie Anne Genter says it will cost more to achieve the long-term vision. "Total budget for all the projects, including a transformational improvement to the rail network - which would mean a two and a half hour train journey between Tauranga and Auckland - is about five and a half billion." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iain Dale - The Whole Show
The LBC Green Party Leadership Debate

Iain Dale - The Whole Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 149:40


Should asylum seekers be allowed to work?Plus, the LBC Green Party Leadership Debate!

95bFM
Weekly Catchup w/ The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez March: 23 July, 2025

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025


Recent statistics on inflation published earlier this week showed that consumer prices had risen by 2.7% in the last 12 months to June. Stats NZ identified the main contributor to inflation as local authority rates and payments, which were up 12.2%. Earlier this week, the Green party recently called on the government to lower the minimum voting age to 16, which was in response to a move by the UK government last week, where they announced their plans to lower the voting age to 16 in time for their next general election. And the most recent figures from the Ministry of Social Development were published which showed that benefit sanctions have increased by 27% compared to last year, with the number of people receiving the benefit also increasing by 6.6%. For our weekly catchup with the Green party, Oto spoke with MP Ricardo Menendez-March to get the party's take on all of these issues.

RTÉ - Drivetime
Reaction from Roderic O'Gorman on how climate-conscious the new plan is.

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 8:16


Roderic O'Gorman who is Leader of the Green Party gives us his reaction to the National Development Plan.

The Front
The old-school Greens getting expelled from their own party

The Front

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 12:41 Transcription Available


Drew Hutton says the party he co-founded has become a ‘cult’. We unpack how he was kicked to the curb – and why he’s vowing revenge. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woman's Hour
Water industry review, Actor Harriet Webb, Author Molly Jong-Fast

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 57:23


The state of the UK's water sector is barely out of the headlines at the moment and today a major review into the water industry in England and Wales said the regulator Ofwat should be scrapped. Sir Jon Cunliffe, who led the review, also warned that household bills will rise by 30% over the next five years. Nuala McGovern is joined by Esme Stallard, the BBC's climate and science reporter, and by two women campaigning for clean water on a local and a national level - Jo Robb, member of the Henley Mermaids wild swimming group and District Councillor for the Green Party in South Oxfordshire, and Erica Popplewell, Head of Communities at River Action, a UK-wide environmental campaign group.Harriet Webb is best known for her roles in Channel 4's Bafta-winning series Big Boys, and Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You. She is back on our screens this week playing Kirsty in series two of the Bafta-winning Sky Original Mr Bigstuff, starring alongside Danny Dyer and the show's creator Ryan Sampson. She joins Nuala to discuss why comedy can be the best place to discuss difficult issues like grief, trauma and, even, erectile dysfunction.In a new report, the community interest company Five Times More illustrate how black women in the UK continue to face disproportionately high risks during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. Despite a growing body of research and increasing policy attention, the gap in outcomes between black and white women shows little sign of closing. Tinuke, the co-founder of Five Times More, explains what changes they had found since their first report three years ago and what still needs to happen.Molly Jong-Fast is an author and special correspondent for Vanity Fair. She is also the only child of Erica Jong, author of the 1970s feminist autobiographical novel - Fear of Flying. A sensual exploration of female sexual desire, it catapulted Erica to international fame. Molly has written a memoir, How to Lose Your Mother, and she talks to Nuala about growing up in the spotlight, their intense mother-daughter relationship and her mother's heartbreaking descent into dementia.Economic abuse is at “national emergency” levels yet more than half of UK women don't know anything about it - with a third only knowing ‘a little' - this is according to a new report published today by the charity Surviving Economic Abuse. Sam Smethers, CEO of SEA, joins Nuala to explain the types of economic abuse they have uncovered, the implications of their findings and what they want the government to do.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Emma Pearce

The New Statesman Podcast
Is AI coming for our jobs? - Listener questions episode

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 23:51


The government are pursuing AI developments, but at what cost? Why aren't Labour rebels protesting about stealth taxes? And will Jeremy Corbyn join the Green Party?Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Will Dunn and Andrew Marr to answer your questions.READMagic and divination in the age of AI - Will Dunn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pod Save the UK
PSUK's Green Leadership Debate: The Friendliest FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT You've Ever Heard

Pod Save the UK

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 58:40


The co-Leadership bid of Ellie Chowns and Adrian Ramsay represents continuity for the Greens - they sit in Parliament and have proven they can win seats, but is their friendly language enough to cut through to the British public? Rival Zack Polanski says his alternative “eco-populist” vision can bring the fight to Reform and win.  Ellie and Zack sit down with Nish and Coco to make the case for their competing visions for the future of the Green Party - and answer your questions. Elsewhere - Nish and Coco dive into Labour's union troubles and take a peek at Ed Miliband's “radical truth telling.” CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS   WISE  https://www.wise.com SHOPIFY https://www.shopify.co.uk/podsavetheuk  Guests: Ellie Chowns Zack Polanski Useful links: Join the Green Party https://join.greenparty.org.uk/ Audio Credits BBC Parliament TV Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media. Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.uk BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.com Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk Twitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheuk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheuk Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheuk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Anne Rabe Don't Waste NY on Hochul's Nuclear Push

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 9:39


The EcoAction Committee of the Green Party of the US hosted a webinar on Nuclear is a False Climate Solution on Monday, July 14. Gov. Hochul recently directed the NY Power Authority to build a new nuclear power plant. Nuclear power is pushing for a big revival both in the US and worldwide, partially on the false premise that it is carbon free – ignoring its carbon footprint from the construction of the plants (cement); the mining, processing, and transportation of its uranium fuel; and the hundreds of thousands of years to store its deadly radioactive waste. It takes so long to build that it cannot come online fast enough to prevent breaching the 1.5 C (or even 2 C target). It is also by far the most expensive form of electricity. There are also safety and environmental health problems with nuclear power. Yet both parties at the national level have embraced expanding subsidies and support for nuclear power, partially arguing it is needed for baseline power. In part 2, we hear from Anne Rabe of Don't Waste NY, who outlines what is happening in NY, starting with Governor Hochul telling the NY Power Authority to build new nuclear power plants.

Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Tim Judson NIRS Why Nuclear is a False Climate Solution

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 9:44


The EcoAction Committee of the Green Party of the US hosted a webinar on Nuclear is a False Climate Solution on Monday, July 14. Gov. Hochul recently directed the NY Power Authority to build a new nuclear power plant. Nuclear power is pushing for a big revival both in the US and worldwide, partially on the false premise that it is carbon free – ignoring its carbon footprint from the construction of the plants (cement); the mining, processing, and transportation of its uranium fuel; and the hundreds of thousands of years to store its deadly radioactive waste. It takes so long to build that it cannot come online fast enough to prevent breaching the 1.5 C (or even 2 C target). It is also by far the most expensive form of electricity. There are also safety and environmental health problems with nuclear power. Yet both parties at the national level have embraced expanding subsidies and support for nuclear power, partially arguing it is needed for baseline power. In part 1, we hear the presentation of Tim Judson from NIRS (Nuclear Information and Resource Services).

Hudson Mohawk Magazine
HMM_07-15-2025

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 59:54


Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings an excerpt of a webinar called Why Nuclear is a False Climate Solution from The EcoAction Committee of the Green Party of the US. In this first part, we'll hear an excerpt from the presentation of Tim Judson from NIRS (Nuclear Information and Resource Services). Then, we will hear an interview with Joseph Orozco the website content coordinator of KIDE 91.3 in Hoopa Valley California talking about radio in the Native American tribe. After that, Jaun Pantaleon chats with Twon Wood about his summer comedy series, Comedy after Take a Bite. Finally, Thom Francis introduces us to Pierre Joris, the international poet, translator, and essayist that bridged the gap between the poetry of academia and the community of local writers.

What The Trans!?: The Transgender News Podcast
EP135 - Let's Talk About the Green Party (Part 1)

What The Trans!?: The Transgender News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 126:17


On this extended special episode, Ashleigh and Alyx explore: Content warning: Death. An Israeli missile strike on an Iranian prison which killed dozens of innocent trans people who were held there by the regime. Kent County Council's questionable choices in reading material.  More Freedom of Information requests to the EHRC show how deep the rot goes (spoiler alert: it goes all the way). The Sullivan report's sequel, which is somehow even less scientific and balanced than the first one.  A long look at the Green Party of England & Wales, their problems with transphobic members, what they've tried to do about it and their upcoming election. Featuring an interview with leadership candidate, Zack Polanski. References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep135  

The New Statesman Podcast
Exclusive Green Party leadership debate

The New Statesman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 49:56


In a New Statesman exclusive, two of the Green Party's leadership candidates, Zack Polanski and Adrian Ramsey, present their visions for the party to host Anoosh Chakelian.READCan the Green Party ever work with Jeremy Corbyn? - Megan KenyonSign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Tune to Nature Podcast
Taking you along my Tasmanian Wildlife Journey: Part 1 Cradle Mountain to Wineglass Bay

In Tune to Nature Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 49:38


I'm so excited to share my three-week ecotourism trip through Tasmania, Australia. This 50-minute podcast is the first of a multi-part podcast series I created from the audio that I took along my June 2025 trip (and you can pair that with the gorgeous photos I posted on https://www.facebook.com/InTunetoNature ) to get a feel for this extraordinary place, and its animals, like wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, seals, whales, sheep, cows, and birds like cockatoos, forest ravens, magpies, wrens, and kookaburras. Often I'm adding in my own audio commentary and context as an American traveler and animal and environmental advocate, but other times I'm just quietly recording the voices and sounds around me, particularly the other animals there. Across the full series exploring Tasmania (or lutruwita, as the Aborignal Palawa people have called their homeland for 40,000 years), the itinerary I'll take you on is first a quick visit to Melbourne on the front end of the trip (hello city Cockatoo), and then we spend a week traveling through Northern and Eastern Tasmania, starting at beautiful Dove Lake in Cradle Mountain National Park (where I see my first wombats), through the second largest city, Launceston, and the wine and agricultural region, over to the East Coast to the iconic wineglass bay in Freycinet National Park (this is Part 1). And then in future podcasts, I take the ferry to Maria Island (with so many wild animals, including kangaroos) and Port Arthur historic convict site, then South, over to the largest city, Hobart, for a week for my participation in the Conference on Communication and Environment at Univ of Tasmania, and a post-conference on Deep Ecology with esteemed activist John Seed (and we also get to meet two of their biggest environmental activists who started the Green Party in Australia, Christine Milne and Bob Brown). Then before flying out of Melbourne, on the mainland of Australia, I share my tour of the Great Ocean Road where I got to see my first wild koalas up in the eucalyptus trees, and a kookaburra, black and white magpies, and kangaroos at their gorgeous national parks. Note: all the animal audio and photos here are of wild/free-living animals (no one was captive in a zoo or sanctuary), which did limit the number of other animal species I interacted with (no Tasmanian Devils or platypuses this time), but I felt it was a more natural and respectful way to interact (it was the animal individual's choice to get near me or allow me nearer to them). And I had an amazing time, and was elated for every wild animal I saw (even wrens or swamp hens at outdoor bistro tables), plus I enjoyed the human Aussies I met as well. Love their accents! As part of my compensation for the resources used and greenhouse gas emitted from my international trip, I made some donations to the Tasmanian Land Conservancy and the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania and the Friends of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. "In Tune to Nature" is a weekly radio show airing Wednesdays at 6pm Eastern Time on 89.3FM-Atlanta radio and streaming worldwide on wrfg.org (Radio Free Georgia, a nonprofit indie station) hosted by me, Carrie Freeman, or Melody Paris. The show's website and my contact info can be found at https://wrfg.org/intunetonature/  Tell me about wild life experiences you have had in Australia or any comments on my Tasmania trip, and I might mention it on a future show. Thank you, friends! Take care of yourself and others, including other species, like wombats! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on In Tune to Nature do not necessarily reflect those of WRFG, its board, staff or volunteers. 

Political Hope with Indy Rishi Singh
125: Sufi Politics for California with Butch Ware

Political Hope with Indy Rishi Singh

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 68:39


https://www.cosmiclabyrinth.world/ Our guest is Dr. Rudolph "Butch" Ware, the California Green Party candidate. A distinguished Associate Professor of History at UC Santa Barbara, specializing in African and Islamic intellectual history, Dr. Ware brings a unique blend of academic rigor and lifelong activism to his campaign. He's also a prolific writer, author of works such as "Jihad of the Pen: The Sufi Literature of West Africa" and "The Walking Qur'an: Islamic Epistemology in West Africa," and even an artist as one half of the hip hop duo Slum Prophecy. Having previously served as the Green Party's 2024 vice-presidential nominee, Dr. Ware is now focused on California with a platform advocating for single-payer healthcare, free higher education, and a transformative approach to social and environmental justice. Join us as we explore his vision for a revolutionary change in the Golden State. https://www.butchware4gov.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Jihad-Pen-Sufi-Literature-Africa-ebook/dp/B07RCBR79M https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Quran-Education-Knowledge-Civilization/dp/1469614316 https://linktr.ee/slumprophecy  

The Opperman Report
Fmr Congresswoman Dr Cynthia Mckinney

The Opperman Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 120:22


Cynthia McKinney has made a career of speaking her mind and challenging authority. With her opinions, actions, and even her sense of style, McKinney has inspired both admiration and controversy. McKinney´s political career began unofficially in 1986 when her father, Georgia State Representative Billy McKinney, put her name on the ballot as a write-in. Cynthia McKinney was living in Jamaica at the time and did not take the matter seriously; still, she garnered a large percentage of votes without even trying. Two years later, McKinney ran for and won the seat, creating the first father/daughter combination to serve together in the Georgia State House of Representatives. Cynthia immediately began making her own mark, defying House dress codes for women by wearing trousers instead of dresses. She spoke out against the first Persian Gulf War, and despite being in the House with her father, she often disagreed and voted against him. In 1992, McKinney won a seat in the US House of Representatives in Georgia´s newly created 11th district. She was the first African-American woman to represent Georgia in the US Congress. McKinney became Secretary of her Democratic freshman class and was placed on both the Agricultural Committee and the International Relations Committee. Her gold tennis shoes and braided hairstyle became her trademarks, and effectively raised her profile on a House floor dominated by white men. Though a Democrat during President Clinton's tenure, McKinney voted against NAFTA, showing that she was not one to simply follow the Party line. McKinney worked hard in Washington to clean up pollution in her district and improve its rural roads. During her second term, McKinney earned distinctive committee assignments with the National Security Committee and the International Relations Committee's International Operations and Human Rights Subcommittee. A supporter of a Palestinian State in Israel-occupied territory, she sparked controversy by criticizing American policy in the Middle East. After the 9/11 attacks, McKinney suggested the President might have had prior knowledge of 9/11. The criticism she received from this highly controversial idea probably contributed to her defeat in the 2002 election; however, she ran for the seat again and was re-elected in 2004. Between terms in office, McKinney traveled the country and Europe, speaking against the war in Iraq war and also about her 2002 defeat, which she attributed to Republicans being organized to “cross over” to vote against her in the Democratic primaries. Her career, including this episode of her defeat, was made into a documentary film titled American Blackout. Once back in office, she continued her criticism of the Bush administration on the first anniversary of the 9/11 Commission Report by gathering victims' families and intelligence experts together on panels to address the flaws in the report and critique its recommendations regarding foreign and domestic policy. Believing the government should not keep secrets from the people, McKinney introduced legislation to release the documents related to the death of Tupac Shakur and twice submitted a bill to release the sealed documents pertaining to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. McKinney was very active in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and a vocal critic of the government's response. When Democratic Party leaders encouraged a boycott of a Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina, she chose to participate and submitted her own report on the matter. In 2007, McKinney left the Democratic Party to become a Presidential Candidate for the Green Party.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.