Podcasts about history teaches us

Banks Can Thrive or Die, What History Teaches Us Hosts - Sharon Lorman, Vice President, The Kafafian Group, Inc.         Jeff Marsico, President, The Kafafian Group, Inc. Guest - John Maxfield, Banking Specialist, Author of the Maxfield on Banks Substack

The Hurricane Agnes Flood of 1972 was the costliest in American history up to that time, with damage sweeping across eight states, and Tim Palmer, then a land-use planner in central Pennsylvania, lived at the storm's epicenter. During the first day of torrential rain, he had no idea that the impending flood would inundate whole cities by surprise, overtop dams no one ever expected to fill, sever levees, and transform the place where he, and many others, had been living so peaceably into a war zone. In SEEK HIGHER GROUND: The Natural Solution to Our Urgent Flooding Crisis, Palmer, now an award-winning environmental writer and photographer, goes beyond his personal experience as a flood victim to focus on the larger—and critical—issue of flooding in America. Pairing historical perspectives with in-depth journalism, Palmer explores where we've gone wrong in our approach to managing flooding and what we must do differently as global warming continues to spur floods of greater intensity, duration, and frequency.

Yuval Noah Harari is a historian best known for his book Sapiens, which has sold more than 25 million copies and been translated into 65 languages. Adam and Yuval examine the power of stories in shaping humanity's success, discuss the tension between justice and peace, and reconsider the true purpose of studying history. Yuval's latest book, Unstoppable Us, Volume 2: Why The World Isn't Fair, is for young readers and it's out now. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts

Yuval Noah Harari is a historian best known for his book Sapiens, which has sold more than 25 million copies and been translated into 65 languages. Adam and Yuval examine the power of stories in shaping humanity's success, discuss the tension between justice and peace, and reconsider the true purpose of studying history. Yuval's latest book, Unstoppable Us, Volume 2: Why The World Isn't Fair, is for young readers and it's out now. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts

Ryan speaks with Heather Cox Richardson about her new book Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, her mission to deliver history as a way of promoting human connection, changing the game of story-telling, how to combat the dark energies that are fed by sowing division and more.Heather Cox Richardson is an American historian, author and educator. She is a professor of history at Boston College, where she teaches courses on the American Civil War, the Reconstruction Era, the American West, and the Plains Indians. In addition to her widely renowned books on history, which include How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul of America and Wounded Knee: Party Politics and the Road to an American Massacre, Heather also puts out a newsletter on one of the largest Substacks on the internet, Letters from an American, with over 1.2 million subscribers. She also co-hosts the Now and Then Podcast with fellow historian Joanne Freeman. Heather was named one of USA Today's Women of the Year in 2022. Her work can be found at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com. ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

EPISODE 1658: In this regular weekly show with THAT WAS THE WEEK newsletter author Keith Teare, Keith explains how being a good investor requires us to overcome our emotions in today's roller-coaster of a market Keith Teare is a Founder and CEO at SignalRank Corporation. Previously he was Executive Chairman at Accelerated Digital Ventures Ltd - A UK based global investment company focused on startups at all stages. He was also previously founder at the Palo Alto incubator, Archimedes Labs. Archimedes was the original incubator for TechCrunch and since 2011has invested, accelerated or incubated many Silicon valley startups including InFarm, Miles, Quixey; M.dot (sold to GoDaddy); chat.center; Loop Surveys; DownTown and Sunshine. Teare has a track record as a serial entrepreneur with big ideas and has achieved significant returns for investors. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cross References Podcast with Luke Taylor: Episode 69 Why do some people ignore the Old Testament- even pastors? What does history teach us about what God is going to do in the future? And does it make any sense for Chick-Fil-A to be closed on Sundays? You'll find out today on the Cross References podcast.   0:00 - Introduction 6:10 - v1-4, Israel is Arraigned 9:15 - v5-9, Rebellion in Egypt 13:00 - v10-17, Rebellion in the Wilderness 26:00  - Mailbag & Closing Thoughts   If you want to get in touch with me, send an email to crossreferencespodcast@gmail.com Hosted by Luke Taylor

Another Caribbean thinker, Walter Rodney of Guyana, explores Africana history from a Marxist perspective. 

Francene Cosman has held many positions over her life. Cabinet Minister, Mayor of Bedford and business woman. But her first career began after graduating from nursing school in New Brunswick. And that chapter of her life right out out of high school is the focus of 'Nurse! a memoir' (OC Publishing). She discusses the way nurses were taught and the types of things they had to do in the 1960's, long before technology took hold. As well, she offers a few thoughts on how the lessons from the past may help us in our current health care crisis. Cosman also reflects on the change in the political discourse since she left government in 1999.

Welcome to the series finale of The Cancer Mavericks. In this final episode, we reflect on the first seven episodes through the lens of history and progress with a series of insightful conversations featuring some of healthcare's most influential and visionary voices across the past four decades. If history is a teacher, we have learned that change can happen, albeit slowly. But it is only when the people stand up, organize and activate their voices demanding change, that the culture will shift, the institutions will pivot, and the very system itself will be forced by the will of the citizens to bend towards the arc of justice. Thank you for joining us for this groundbreaking series. If you like this series, please leave a review and a rating on your favorite podcast app. To learn more about The Cancer Mavericks, visit https://CancerMavericks.com. To learn more about OffScrip Health, visit https://OffScrip.com.FEATURED VOICESGil BasheChair Global Health and Purpose, FINN PartnersJohn D. Carpten, Ph.D.President's Cancer Panel (Emeritus)Director, Institute of Translational GenomicsKeck School of Medicine at USCDeanna DarlingtonPresident at Links2EquityKenny KaneYoung Adult Cancer Advocacy PioneerCo-Founder/CEO, Stupid Cancer (Former)Margaret LawsPresident and CEO, Hope LabLisa C. Richardson, MD, MPHDivision Director, Cancer Prevention and Control at The CDCCatharine Young, Ph.D.Assistant Director of Cancer Moonshot Engagement and PolicyThe White HouseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the series finale of The Cancer Mavericks. In this final episode, we reflect on the first seven episodes through the lens of history and progress with a series of insightful conversations featuring some of healthcare's most influential and visionary voices across the past four decades. If history is a teacher, we have learned that change can happen, albeit slowly. But it is only when the people stand up, organize and activate their voices demanding change, that the culture will shift, the institutions will pivot, and the very system itself will be forced by the will of the citizens to bend towards the arc of justice. Thank you for joining us for this groundbreaking series. If you like this series, please leave a review and a rating on your favorite podcast app. To learn more about The Cancer Mavericks, visit https://CancerMavericks.com. To learn more about OffScrip Health, visit https://OffScrip.com.FEATURED VOICESGil BasheChair Global Health and Purpose, FINN PartnersJohn D. Carpten, Ph.D.President's Cancer Panel (Emeritus)Director, Institute of Translational GenomicsKeck School of Medicine at USCDeanna DarlingtonPresident at Links2EquityKenny KaneYoung Adult Cancer Advocacy PioneerCo-Founder/CEO, Stupid Cancer (Former)Margaret LawsPresident and CEO, Hope LabLisa C. Richardson, MD, MPHDivision Director, Cancer Prevention and Control at The CDCCatharine Young, Ph.D.Assistant Director of Cancer Moonshot Engagement and PolicyThe White HouseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Podcast: 80,000 Hours Podcast with Rob Wiblin (LS 52 · TOP 0.5% )Episode: #134 – Ian Morris on what big picture history teaches usRelease date: 2022-07-22Wind back 1,000 years and the moral landscape looks very different to today. Most farming societies thought slavery was natural and unobjectionable, premarital sex was an abomination, women should obey their husbands, and commoners should obey their monarchs. Wind back 10,000 years and things look very different again. Most hunter-gatherer groups thought men who got too big for their britches needed to be put in their place rather than obeyed, and lifelong monogamy could hardly be expected of men or women. Why such big systematic changes — and why these changes specifically? That's the question best-selling historian Ian Morris takes up in his book, Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels: How Human Values Evolve. Ian has spent his academic life studying long-term history, trying to explain the big-picture changes that play out over hundreds or thousands of years. Links to learn more, summary and full transcript. There are a number of possible explanations one could offer for the wide-ranging shifts in opinion on the 'right' way to live. Maybe the natural sciences progressed and people realised their previous ideas were mistaken? Perhaps a few persuasive advocates turned the course of history with their revolutionary arguments? Maybe everyone just got nicer? In Foragers, Farmers and Fossil Fuels Ian presents a provocative alternative: human culture gradually evolves towards whatever system of organisation allows a society to harvest the most energy, and we then conclude that system is the most virtuous one. Egalitarian values helped hunter-gatherers hunt and gather effectively. Once farming was developed, hierarchy proved to be the social structure that produced the most grain (and best repelled nomadic raiders). And in the modern era, democracy and individuality have proven to be more productive ways to collect and exploit fossil fuels. On this theory, it's technology that drives moral values much more than moral philosophy. Individuals can try to persist with deeply held values that limit economic growth, but they risk being rendered irrelevant as more productive peers in their own society accrue wealth and power. And societies that fail to move with the times risk being conquered by more pragmatic neighbours that adapt to new technologies and grow in population and military strength. There are many objections one could raise to this theory, many of which we put to Ian in this interview. But the question is a highly consequential one: if we want to guess what goals our descendants will pursue hundreds of years from now, it would be helpful to have a theory for why our ancestors mostly thought one thing, while we mostly think another. Big though it is, the driver of human values is only one of several major questions Ian has tackled through his career. In today's episode, we discuss all of Ian's major books, taking on topics such as: • Why the Industrial Revolution happened in England rather than China • Whether or not wars can lead to less violence • Whether the evidence base in history — from document archives to archaeology — is strong enough to persuasively answer any of these questions • Why Ian thinks the way we live in the 21st century is probably a short-lived aberration • Whether the grand sweep of history is driven more by “very important people” or “vast impersonal forces” • Why Chinese ships never crossed the Pacific or rounded the southern tip of Africa • In what sense Ian thinks Brexit was “10,000 years in the making” • The most common misconceptions about macrohistory Get this episode by subscribing to our podcast on the world's most pressing problems and how to solve them: type ‘80,000 Hours' into your podcasting app. Producer: Keiran Harris Audio mastering: Ben Cordell Transcriptions: Katy Moore

Podcast: 80,000 Hours Podcast Episode: #134 – Ian Morris on what big picture history teaches usRelease date: 2022-07-22Wind back 1,000 years and the moral landscape looks very different to today. Most farming societies thought slavery was natural and unobjectionable, premarital sex was an abomination, women should obey their husbands, and commoners should obey their monarchs. Wind back 10,000 years and things look very different again. Most hunter-gatherer groups thought men who got too big for their britches needed to be put in their place rather than obeyed, and lifelong monogamy could hardly be expected of men or women. Why such big systematic changes — and why these changes specifically? That's the question best-selling historian Ian Morris takes up in his book, Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels: How Human Values Evolve. Ian has spent his academic life studying long-term history, trying to explain the big-picture changes that play out over hundreds or thousands of years. Links to learn more, summary and full transcript. There are a number of possible explanations one could offer for the wide-ranging shifts in opinion on the 'right' way to live. Maybe the natural sciences progressed and people realised their previous ideas were mistaken? Perhaps a few persuasive advocates turned the course of history with their revolutionary arguments? Maybe everyone just got nicer? In Foragers, Farmers and Fossil Fuels Ian presents a provocative alternative: human culture gradually evolves towards whatever system of organisation allows a society to harvest the most energy, and we then conclude that system is the most virtuous one. Egalitarian values helped hunter-gatherers hunt and gather effectively. Once farming was developed, hierarchy proved to be the social structure that produced the most grain (and best repelled nomadic raiders). And in the modern era, democracy and individuality have proven to be more productive ways to collect and exploit fossil fuels. On this theory, it's technology that drives moral values much more than moral philosophy. Individuals can try to persist with deeply held values that limit economic growth, but they risk being rendered irrelevant as more productive peers in their own society accrue wealth and power. And societies that fail to move with the times risk being conquered by more pragmatic neighbours that adapt to new technologies and grow in population and military strength. There are many objections one could raise to this theory, many of which we put to Ian in this interview. But the question is a highly consequential one: if we want to guess what goals our descendants will pursue hundreds of years from now, it would be helpful to have a theory for why our ancestors mostly thought one thing, while we mostly think another. Big though it is, the driver of human values is only one of several major questions Ian has tackled through his career. In today's episode, we discuss all of Ian's major books, taking on topics such as: • Why the Industrial Revolution happened in England rather than China • Whether or not wars can lead to less violence • Whether the evidence base in history — from document archives to archaeology — is strong enough to persuasively answer any of these questions • Why Ian thinks the way we live in the 21st century is probably a short-lived aberration • Whether the grand sweep of history is driven more by “very important people” or “vast impersonal forces” • Why Chinese ships never crossed the Pacific or rounded the southern tip of Africa • In what sense Ian thinks Brexit was “10,000 years in the making” • The most common misconceptions about macrohistory Get this episode by subscribing to our podcast on the world's most pressing problems and how to solve them: type ‘80,000 Hours' into your podcasting app. Producer: Keiran Harris Audio mastering: Ben Cordell Transcriptions: Katy Moore

This week on the Global Research News Hour, as the US has lost in Afghanistan and is not doing so well on the world stage generally, we examine the weakening aspects of its empire and the growing fade in its power as now China seems to threaten to be the next big state on the world stage, and we examine this global shift through a historical lens. Joining us for the bulk of the hour, the historian and educator from Madison-Wisconsin Al McCoy make his debut on the show to discuss these issues at the centre of his brand new book - To Govern The Globe: World Orders and Catastrophic Change.

Wind back 1,000 years and the moral landscape looks very different to today. Most farming societies thought slavery was natural and unobjectionable, premarital sex was an abomination, women should obey their husbands, and commoners should obey their monarchs. Wind back 10,000 years and things look very different again. Most hunter-gatherer groups thought men who got too big for their britches needed to be put in their place rather than obeyed, and lifelong monogamy could hardly be expected of men or women. Why such big systematic changes — and why these changes specifically? That's the question best-selling historian Ian Morris takes up in his book, Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels: How Human Values Evolve. Ian has spent his academic life studying long-term history, trying to explain the big-picture changes that play out over hundreds or thousands of years. Links to learn more, summary and full transcript. There are a number of possible explanations one could offer for the wide-ranging shifts in opinion on the 'right' way to live. Maybe the natural sciences progressed and people realised their previous ideas were mistaken? Perhaps a few persuasive advocates turned the course of history with their revolutionary arguments? Maybe everyone just got nicer? In Foragers, Farmers and Fossil Fuels Ian presents a provocative alternative: human culture gradually evolves towards whatever system of organisation allows a society to harvest the most energy, and we then conclude that system is the most virtuous one. Egalitarian values helped hunter-gatherers hunt and gather effectively. Once farming was developed, hierarchy proved to be the social structure that produced the most grain (and best repelled nomadic raiders). And in the modern era, democracy and individuality have proven to be more productive ways to collect and exploit fossil fuels. On this theory, it's technology that drives moral values much more than moral philosophy. Individuals can try to persist with deeply held values that limit economic growth, but they risk being rendered irrelevant as more productive peers in their own society accrue wealth and power. And societies that fail to move with the times risk being conquered by more pragmatic neighbours that adapt to new technologies and grow in population and military strength. There are many objections one could raise to this theory, many of which we put to Ian in this interview. But the question is a highly consequential one: if we want to guess what goals our descendants will pursue hundreds of years from now, it would be helpful to have a theory for why our ancestors mostly thought one thing, while we mostly think another. Big though it is, the driver of human values is only one of several major questions Ian has tackled through his career. In today's episode, we discuss all of Ian's major books, taking on topics such as: • Why the Industrial Revolution happened in England rather than China • Whether or not wars can lead to less violence • Whether the evidence base in history — from document archives to archaeology — is strong enough to persuasively answer any of these questions • Why Ian thinks the way we live in the 21st century is probably a short-lived aberration • Whether the grand sweep of history is driven more by “very important people” or “vast impersonal forces” • Why Chinese ships never crossed the Pacific or rounded the southern tip of Africa • In what sense Ian thinks Brexit was “10,000 years in the making” • The most common misconceptions about macrohistory Get this episode by subscribing to our podcast on the world's most pressing problems and how to solve them: type ‘80,000 Hours' into your podcasting app. Producer: Keiran Harris Audio mastering: Ben Cordell Transcriptions: Katy Moore

To boost competition, the plan would require trading firms to directly compete when executing trades from retail investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cash, TGT - Target Corp., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Dividends & Taxes, Schedule K-1, DOW - Dow Inc., Consumer Price Index (CPI), Oil Prices, Shanghai Lockdown, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., DAC - Danaos Corp.Plus: Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Oil and Gasoline.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The debate on the relationship between trade and peace is not new. Plutarch's writings tell us that in the 5th century BC, the famous Greek politician Pericles called a general assembly to discuss recovery from war and “the navigation of the sea, that they might henceforward pass to and from and trade securely and be at peace among themselves”.   In the modern times with the world experiencing concurrent crises, the idea of "Trade for Peace" remains more relevant than ever. To fully navigate the role of trade in addressing current global challenges, former WTO Deputy Director General Alan Wolff, is back on the Trade for Peace podcast to discuss the history of trade and peace as well as its relevance in today's context. Guest: - Ambassador Alan Wm. Wolff, former Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO). Host: - Mr. Axel M. Addy, former Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chief Negotiator of Liberia's accession to the WTO.

Holiness extends to the details of life.

On today's podcast, I am sharing some of my heart about what we can do when we've lost our sense of passion and zeal. I am praying that it would be sweet for you and I to trust in Jesus.For our interview, I sat down with Jasmine Holmes to talk about how we can learn from those who have gone before us. Her new book, Carved in Ebony, Lessons from the Black Women Who Shape Us, takes a look at the black women who contributed to the growth of the church. Jasmine lets us in on her own journey of writing this book and how it has shifted her perspective on advocacy.There are only a handful of spots left on our Rhythms for Couples retreat at Lost Valley Ranch. Register now to get away with us April 3-6. As we aim to start our days from a place of rest, we have loved partnering with Abide Bibles. They have created both practical and beautiful tools to help us abide in the true vine, Jesus. Join our email community for encouragement, advice, and to submit questions for the Rhythms for Life podcast. Follow along with Rebekah on social media! @rebekahlyons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow and leave a review so we can continue to connect with you.

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, Dr. Pamela Kyle Crossley from Dartmouth College examines the intricacies of Chinese history and how studying China's past can help us to better examine our own lives. For a deep dive into Dr. Pamela Kyle Crossley's work, check out her books: A Translucent Mirror: History and Identity in Qing Imperial Ideology, which you can find here

If you're not really paying attention, the economy looks pretty great right now, but if you're a student of history, there's nothing to celebrate.    Signs of a looming economic storm are everywhere, and contrary to what many believe, there's nothing different about this market from the times before the Great Depression, the dot-com bubble and The Great Recession.    Economic cycles are inevitable and inescapable, and all signs point to a huge paradigm shift. What are some of the huge red flags we should be paying attention to? How do we get on the right side of financial history?    In this episode, I'm going to take you through the history of the economy, and show you why the present day is awfully similar to the late 1920s.  Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode    A necessary lesson on debt cyclesFinancial markets aren't just ruled by short-term cycles, there are generational cycles at play too. Why do we need to pay close attention to concepts like long-term debt and capital cycles?    How conflict affects economic cyclesCould the Russia/Ukraine situation be yet another indicator of a looming financial shift?    What we can learn from historic booms and seemingly hot marketsAn overstimulated, highly-indebted market has a breaking point. What are the signs that it's closer than we think?       Get Your FREE Copy Of ‘The Private Money Guide'  and ‘Mapping Out The Millionaire Mystery'.    Keep up with us every week on our FREE Live webinars for more conversations like this, and as a BONUS get our newest mini ebook instantly upon signing up! https://moneyschoolrei.com/wednesday-webinar (digital download).   Dive into money, mindset, and motivation videos on my YouTube Channel and be sure to subscribe so you can be notified of our weekly LIVE streams. Find out about our next weekend workshop, and see what others are saying: https://www.moneyschooltraining.com/registration.

Hugh Segal is a former chair of the standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and Matthews Fellow in Global Public Policy at Queen's University

This week on the Global Research News Hour, as the US has lost in Afghanistan and is not doing so well on the world stage generally, we examine the weakening aspects of its empire and the growing fade in its power as now China seems to threaten to be the next big state on the world stage, and we examine this global shift through a historical lens. Joining us for the bulk of the hour, the historian and educator from Madison-Wisconsin Al McCoy make his debut on the show to discuss these issues at the centre of his brand new book - To Govern The Globe: World Orders and Catastrophic Change.

I had a great time talking with Kimberly Duffy a second time! She writes beautiful historical fiction set mostly in India (so far). She's my first repeat guest, but that makes sense because we've kept in touch and become friends since she was on my show last year. In this episode, we talk about her latest novel, Every Word Unsaid, which releases Tuesday, November 2! This leads to discussions regarding her book's real life character Pandita Ramabai Sarasvati, the historical mistreatment of widows in India, and why women struggle with the question, "Am I enough?" Purchase Every Word Unsaid on Amazon (affiliate). Purchase Every Word Unsaid on Bookshop (affiliate). Also mentioned: Pandita Ramabai Sarasvati Kim's first episode on Historical Fiction: Unpacked. Patti Callahan's episode on Historical Fiction: Unpacked. Check out Kim's website, Instagram, and Facebook. Join my community and help support the show on Patreon! Join the Historical Fiction: Unpacked Podcast Group on Facebook! Be sure to visit my Instagram, Facebook, and website. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support!

We are back with a new episode with Pushkar (@just_another_body). Started with no topic in mind but the conversations went on from attack on free speech, learnings from history, how power attracts corruption and ultimately the idea of opening a book club. Listen to the entire episode to know more! Enjoy the content? Become a patron - Visit everydaytalkies.com Follow me on @everydaytalkie in Instagram and @EverydayTalkie on Twitter to get the latest updates about the upcoming episodes. Want to be guest in the podcast? Write to me at everydaytalkie@gmail.com

On January 6, 2021, thousands of Trump supporters rallied in Washington, DC at the White House with President Trump and then marched to the Capitol as the presidential election was being certified. Some of them entered the Capitol illegally, either with the assistance of police, as the police passively allowed them to enter or by breaking in through windows and doors. Some of them sought out and threatened lawmakers and ransacked offices. I speak with longtime DC organizer, Brian Becker, who is the national coordinator for the ANSWER Coalition about the events of January 6, the rising extreme right wing movement in the United States and what can be done to turn the current dangerous situation around. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep through our American and Global landscape, we are grateful to have Dr. Barry share with us his experience and research in the common historical threads of infectious disease, its common courses and its impact on society. Dr. John M. Barry is an American author and historian who has written books on the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, the influenza pandemic of 1918, and the development of the modern form of the ideas of separation of church and state and individual liberty. He is a Distinguished Scholar and adjunct faculty at Tulane University. He is regularly sought after by policy-makers, and he has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fortune, The Washington Post, Esquire, and other publications and frequently appears as a guest commentator on networks in the U.S., including on NBC's Meet the Press, ABC's World News Tonight, PBS's The News Hour, numerous NPR shows, and such foreign media as the BBC and Al Jazeera.

Hope y’all are doing okay in this very stressful time. This week we’re discussing how high stress levels affect sex and dating, from dissociation to guilt to trauma triggers. Time Management | Escapism vs. Information | Baths | De-Stressing Sex Toys | Solo Quickie | Illness Flare-Ups | Communicating While Triggered | Trauma-Informed Polyamory Workshop | When to Manage Stress? | Dissociation | Libido Guilt | Dating Apps | SexyDorkyQuarantine | Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention | National Center for Transgender Equality | Are Prisons Obsolete? | History Teaches Us to Resist

We look back at protests from the civil rights era — both nonviolent and violent — to understand how these actions lead to changes in public policy. This history gives us ideas about how the media coverage and public opinion polls of today could be early signs that public policy change will follow. Featuring longtime San Francisco resident Darrell Rogers and Omar Wasow, an assistant professor of politics at Princeton University. Additional Reading: What it Takes for Protests to Bring Change — Clues From History “Agenda Seeding: How 1960s Black Protests Moved Elites, Public Opinion and Voting.” (PDF) Reported and produced by Katrina Schwartz, Asal Ehsanipour and Olivia Allen-Price. Engineering by Rob Speight and Katie McMurran. Additional support from Nicole Barton, Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Suzie Racho, Carly Severn, Bianca Hernandez, Ethan Lindsey and Vinnee Tong.

Historian Mary Frances Berry discusses misconceptions about Martin Luther King Jr., the essential role of protests in politics and her book "History Teaches Us to Resist."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Historian Mary Frances Berry discusses misconceptions about Martin Luther King Jr., the essential role of protests in politics and her book "History Teaches Us to Resist." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Ben Epstein, Associate Professor of Political Science at DePaul University, guests to discuss the role of history in understanding contemporary political communication.We take a deep dive in Dr. Epstein's book The Only Constant is Change: Technology, Political Communication, and Innovation over Time, published by Oxford University Press.Dr. Epstein explains how the development of newspapers, the radio, and Internet fundamentally changed political communication practices for political campagins, social movements, and interest groups. We then discuss how television and social media were novel technologies for their time, but did not fundamentally establish new political communication orders. 

The New York Times endorses both Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar, Roy Wood Jr. covers MLK Day celebrations, and Mary Frances Berry discusses "History Teaches Us to Resist." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How We Win: A Guide to Nonviolent Direct Action Campaigning by George Lakey A lifetime of activist experience informs this playbook for building and conducting nonviolent direct action campaigns Beginning as a trainer in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, George Lakey has been on the front lines of social change for decades. Now, in this timely and down-to-earth guide, he passes the torch to a new generation of activists hitting the streets. He looks to successful campaigns across the world to help us see what has worked and what hasn’t: from choosing the right target, to designing a creative campaign; from avoiding burnout within your group, to building a movement of movements to achieve real progressive victories. Drawing on the experiences of a diverse set of ambitious change-makers, How We Win shows us the way to justice, peace, and a sustainable economy. This is what democracy looks like. We the Resistance: Documenting a History of Nonviolent Protest in the United States by Michael Long "A highly relevant, inclusive collection of voices from the roots of resistance. . . . Empowering words to challenge, confront, and defy."--Kirkus Reviews "This book fights fascism. This books offers hope. We The Resistance is essential reading for those who wish to understand how popular movements built around nonviolence have changed the world and why they retain the power to do so again."—Jonathan Eig, author of Ali: A Life "This comprehensive documentary history of non-violent resisters and resistance movements is an inspiring antidote to any movement fatigue or pessimism about the value of protest. It tells us we can learn from the past as we confront the present and hope to shape the future. Read, enjoy and take courage knowing you are never alone in trying to create a more just world. Persevere and persist and win, but know that even losing is worth the fight and teaches lessons for later struggles."—Mary Frances Berry, author of History Teaches Us to Resist: How Progressive Movements Have Succeeded in Challenging Times "We the Resistance illustrates the deeply rooted, dynamic, and multicultural history of nonviolent resistance and progressive activism in North America and the United States. With a truly comprehensive collection of primary sources, it becomes clear that dissent has always been a central feature of American political culture and that periods of quiescence and consensus are aberrant rather than the norm. Indeed, the depth and breadth of resistant and discordant voices in this collection is simply outstanding."—Leilah Danielson, author of American Gandhi: A.J. Muste and the History of American Radicalism in the Twentieth Century While historical accounts of the United States typically focus on the nation's military past, a rich and vibrant counterpoint remains basically unknown to most Americans. This alternate story of the formation of our nation—and its character―is one in which courageous individuals and movements have wielded the weapons of nonviolence to resist policies and practices they considered to be unjust, unfair, and immoral. We the Resistance gives curious citizens and current resisters unfiltered access to the hearts and minds―the rational and passionate voices―of their activist predecessors. Beginning with the pre-Revolutionary era and continuing through the present day, readers will directly encounter the voices of protesters sharing instructive stories about their methods (from sit-ins to tree-sitting) and opponents (from Puritans to Wall Street bankers), as well as inspirational stories about their failures (from slave petitions to the fight for the ERA) and successes (from enfranchisement for women to today's reform of police practices). Instruction and inspiration run throughout this captivating reader, generously illustrated with historic graphics and photographs of nonviolent protests throughout U.S. history.

Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg November 11, 2018

HISTORY IS NOT A BOX OF FACTS, IT IS A STATE OF MIND History teaches us ____________." Many listeners have probably heard that opening a few times, usually followed by a claim that is apparently profound and timely, but also probably poorly supported and problematic. Why does this construction persist, then? Is it because of an innate human quest for simple answers to intractable problems? Or is it because leaders believe that history repeats itself? Is it because we misunderstand how historical thinking should shape contemporary decisions? Misconceptions about the purpose, processes, and even the meaning of the word history abound. The roles and approaches of historians are similarly misunderstood. So what is history and what does it teach us -- or not? U.S. Army War College faculty members Con Crane, Jacqueline E. Whitt, and Andrew A. Hill discuss and critique this very question and what it means to be historically-minded. For one to learn from history, one may have to re-learn what history really is.   Con Crane is a military historian with the Army Heritage and Education Center. Jacqueline E. Whitt is Professor of Strategy at the U.S. Army War College. Andrew A. Hill is Chair of Strategic Leadership at the U.S. Army War College. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Army War College, U.S. Army, or Department of Defense. Photo: U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform during the 2017 Military Appreciation Weekend at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Photo Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega

The Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Mary Frances Berry is one of America's most respected legal historians and human-rights advocates. Her many books include Power in Words, Five Dollars and Pork Chop Sandwich, and Black Resistance/White Law. A former chairwoman of the Commission on Civil Rights, she is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Legal History and the recipient of 35 honorary degrees. In History Teaches Us to Resist, she offers a comprehensive tableau of the pushback against previous presidential administrations, posits that antagonistic leaders help progressive movements flourish, and details her six decades as an activist in an array of causes. Watch the video here . Barbara Gohn Day Memorial Lecture (recorded 3/20/2018)

Tune in to a special conversation on the governance podcast between Professor Jeremy Jennings of King's College London and Professor Quentin Skinner of Queen Mary University. Professor Skinner discusses the meaning of intellectual history, key insights about republicanism and political representation, and the perennial lessons we stand to learn from the humanities about our political present. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the Governance Podcast on iTunes today and get all our latest episodes directly in your pocket. The Guest Professor Quentin Skinner is the Barber Beaumont Professor of the Humanities and Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of the History of Political Thought at Queen Mary University of London. Previously the Regius Professor of History at the University of Cambridge, he is known as one of the founders of the Cambridge School of the history of political thought. His most recent book is From Humanism to Hobbes: Studies in Rhetoric and Politics. Follow Us For more information about our upcoming podcasts and events, follow us on facebook or twitter (@csgskcl). Skip Ahead 1:05: What do intellectual historians do, and what are the defining features of the Cambridge school? 6:34: Is there a reason intellectual historians are so drawn to the early modern period? 8:08: What is Hobbes' legacy? Why is he important? 10:38: What was so original about the Hobbesian conception of the state? 16:00: Why did Britain fail to adopt the Hobbesian view of the state? 19:41: What is republicanism, and why is it important? 25:00: What does the Irish case teach us about republicanism? 28:00: Your new book is about teaching the humanities. Why is that so important? 33:10: What is the meaning of laughter? 37:15: What is Hobbes' theory of political representation? 40:45: How do classical debates about representation bear upon the present? 43:50: How much can we learn from the past? 49:02: How do you see yourself entering public debate as a moralist?

This program originally aired on March 28, 2018 . Today on the show, a conversation with Dr. Mary Frances Berry. She is a scholar, an author and activist whose new book chronicles the history of American protest and resistance movements, from the Roosevelt administration through the Obama years. From the Vietnam War to the end of apartheid in South Africa, to her long tenure on the U.S. Civil Rights Commission that spanned several administrations, Dr. Berry brings deep experience and erudition to her fascinating book. It’s called History Teaches Us to Resist: How Progressive Movements Have Succeeded in Challenging Times.

The Power of Resistance. How movements for social and economic justice are flourishing, even under Donald Trump. ------------------------------------- Support the Show Had enough of Fox News, the House Freedom Caucus, and Donald Trump? If you want the facts that you won’t get from them or from the fake news sites of the alt-right … then stay tuned! . Our sponsor, 21st Century Democrats, works hard to get everyday Democrats involved in returning our party to its roots... and to success at the ballot box. Sit back and listen, then stand up and fight. And follow 21st Century Democrats on Facebook for all the latest progressive news. We’re glad you can join us. -------------------------------------   This week, Historian and civil rights activist Mary Frances Berry on her new book, History Teaches Us to Resist, which details the history and role of progressive movements in America.  Plus Bill Press talks with Adam Kruggel of People’s Action and Kischa Peña with Down Home North Carolina about the bold agenda progressive democrats need to win in rural America.   Mary Frances Berry - Part 1 Mary Frances Berry wasn't planning to write another book.  But after the election of Donald Trump, the historian, activist and former chair of the US Commission on Civil Rights knew that she had something important to say about what progressive movements could accomplish even in such challenging times   Mary Frances Berry - Part 2 And now part two of our conversation with Mary Frances Berry, author of “History Teaches us to Resist” and why she believes it’s important to remember one woman’s fight against sexual assault over 70 years ago.o.   Adam Kruggel Bill Press talks with Adam Kruggel of “People’s Action” and Kischa Peña with Down Home North Carolina. . Jim Hightower Dow Jones Average vs Doug Jones Average?

Today on the show, a conversation with Dr. Mary Frances Berry. She is a scholar, an author and activist whose new book chronicles the history of American protest and resistance movements, from the Roosevelt administration through the Obama years. From the Vietnam War to the end of apartheid in South Africa, to her long tenure on the U.S. Civil Rights Commission that spanned several administrations, Dr. Berry brings deep experience and erudition to her fascinating book. It’s called History Teaches Us to Resist: How Progressive Movements Have Succeeded in Challenging Times.

In her new book, History Teaches Us to Resist: How Progressive Movements Have Succeeded in Challenging Times, Dr. Mary Frances Berry examines instances of resistance during the times of various presidential administrations.Despair and mourning after the election of a hostile president are part of the push-pull of American politics. But resistance to presidential administrations has historically led to positive change and the defeat of outrageous proposals, even in perilous times. And though conservative presidents require massive public protest to enact policy decisions, the same can be true of progressive ones. For instance, Barack Obama and the Indigenous protests against the Dakota pipeline is one modern example of resistance built on earlier actions. Resistance sometimes fails, but it has usually been successful, even if it does not achieve all of a movement's goals.Dr. Mary Frances Berry is the Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought and professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the former chairwoman of the US Commission on Civil Rights, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Legal History, the author of 12 books, and the recipient of 35 honorary degrees.The Brown Lecture Series is supported by the Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Family Foundation.Recorded On: Thursday, March 15, 2018

In her new book, History Teaches Us to Resist: How Progressive Movements Have Succeeded in Challenging Times, Dr. Mary Frances Berry examines instances of resistance during the times of various presidential administrations.Despair and mourning after the election of a hostile president are part of the push-pull of American politics. But resistance to presidential administrations has historically led to positive change and the defeat of outrageous proposals, even in perilous times. And though conservative presidents require massive public protest to enact policy decisions, the same can be true of progressive ones. For instance, Barack Obama and the Indigenous protests against the Dakota pipeline is one modern example of resistance built on earlier actions. Resistance sometimes fails, but it has usually been successful, even if it does not achieve all of a movement's goals.Dr. Mary Frances Berry is the Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought and professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the former chairwoman of the US Commission on Civil Rights, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Legal History, the author of 12 books, and the recipient of 35 honorary degrees.The Brown Lecture Series is supported by the Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Family Foundation.

Vicki shares the executive perspective on using metaphor to inform change management for businesses. One of her leadership coaching clients, (let’s call him ‘Dave’), went to Great Britain this summer and after visiting the Tower of London, came back across the pond with a question: How can we marry tradition and innovation? The answer to the question offers many insights for businesses and organizations on what’s needed to make change happen, and still honor the traditions and values that matter to you and your business. All that, without losing your heads.

Great leaders are made, not born. Harvard Business School professor and historian Nancy Koehn shares lessons in leadership from her new book, Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times. Listen to this episode to learn: • How leaders like Abraham Lincoln, Howard Schultz, and Ernest Shackleton have overcome great adversity to succeed • The characteristics and behaviors that all successful leaders share • Guidance for all who aspire to be great leaders