Podcasts about interest groups

Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Zane Dangor, Department of International Relations & Cooperation ( DIRCO) Director General and South Africa's G20 Sherpa reacting to Afrikaner interest groups Solidarity and Afriforum meeting with senior representatives of the Trump administration at the White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we look at current threats to democracy and ask if the internet and social media have turned against democracy?  Joining us from Norway is Espen Geelmuyden Rød, who is a former researcher at our department. Espen has done research on the social and political causes of autocracy and democracy as well as the political impacts of digital information and communications technology.    Sources mentioned: The Struggle for Trust Online | Freedom House Study on US democracy/oligarchy: Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens | Perspectives on Politics | Cambridge Core   Sample of Espen's Research: Empowering activists or autocrats? The Internet in authoritarian regimes Espen Geelmuyden Rød and Nils B Weidmann https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0022343314555782 The Internet and Political Protest in Autocracies Nils B. Weidmann and Espen Geelmuyden Rød https://academic.oup.com/book/34978 The determinants of democracy: a sensitivity analysis Espen Geelmuyden Rød, Carl Henrik Knutsen and Håvard Hegre  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11127-019-00742-z?te=1&nl=the-interpreter&emc=edit_int_20191111

In this special episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan shares his thoughts on the upcoming election and its potential impact on AI development. He explores the AI-forward case for Trump, featuring an interview with Samuel Hammond. Nathan outlines his reasons for not supporting Trump, focusing on US-China relations, leadership approach, and the need for a positive-sum mindset in the AI era. He discusses the importance of stable leadership during pivotal moments and explains why he'll be voting for Kamala Harris, despite some reservations. This thought-provoking episode offers a nuanced perspective on the intersection of politics and AI development. Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess SPONSORS: Weights & Biases RAG++: Advanced training for building production-ready RAG applications. Learn from experts to overcome LLM challenges, evaluate systematically, and integrate advanced features. Includes free Cohere credits. Visit https://wandb.me/cr to start the RAG++ course today. Shopify: Shopify is the world's leading e-commerce platform, offering a market-leading checkout system and exclusive AI apps like Quikly. Nobody does selling better than Shopify. Get a $1 per month trial at https://shopify.com/cognitive Notion: Notion offers powerful workflow and automation templates, perfect for streamlining processes and laying the groundwork for AI-driven automation. With Notion AI, you can search across thousands of documents from various platforms, generating highly relevant analysis and content tailored just for you - try it for free at https://notion.com/cognitiverevolution LMNT: LMNT is a zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix that's redefining hydration and performance. Ideal for those who fast or anyone looking to optimize their electrolyte intake. Support the show and get a free sample pack with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/tcr CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) About the Show (00:00:22) Sponsors: Weights & Biases RAG++ (00:01:28) About the Episode (00:13:13) Introductions (00:14:22) The Case for Trump (00:16:32) Trump: A Wildcard (00:26:10) Sponsors: Shopify | Notion (00:29:06) Ideological AI Policy (00:33:47) Republican Ideologies (00:40:31) Sponsors: LMNT (00:42:11) Trump and Silicon Valley (00:47:49) Republican Nuance (00:53:36) Elon Musk and AI (00:55:43) Utilitarian Analysis (00:58:01) Internal Consistency (01:00:31) Trump's Cabinet (01:05:53) Immigration Reform (01:15:30) Creative Destruction (01:22:29) Racing China (01:32:51) The Chip Ban (01:44:20) Standard Setting (01:48:36) Values and Diplomacy (01:52:50) American Strength (01:55:56) Red Queen Dynamic (01:59:23) Interest Groups & AI (02:08:32) Concluding Thoughts (02:17:45) Outro SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai Twitter (Podcast): https://x.com/cogrev_podcast Twitter (Nathan): https://x.com/labenz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CognitiveRevolutionPodcast

Send us a text Do you ever take a moment to think about the fact that Americans, the people of the land of the free, spent 13 years under Prohibition? Did you know that Americans used to seriously “drink like a fish”? And no, I'm not talking about fraternity men in college. I'm talking about everyone, everywhere, from George Washington's parties to lunchtimes in the manufacturing factories (until Henry Ford put a stop to it, you know, for efficiency purposes). Then Prohibition happened. What were the forces that drove Prohibition into existence? Our first and only constitutional amendment to be repealed, what was so severe about America under prohibition that it only lasted 13 years? How did a guy smuggle whiskey into America in an egg carton? All that and more on this episode with Wabash College Professor Nicholas Snow. Tune in! Want to explore more?Read John Alcorn's 2019 series on prohibition of all kinds at EconLog.Daniel Okrent on Prohibition and his Book, Last Call, an EconTalk podcast.Lysander Spooner, Vices are Not Crimes. A Vindication of Moral Liberty, at the Online Library of Liberty.Randy Simmons on Public Choice, a Great Antidote podcast.Sandra Peart on Ethical Quandaries and Politics Without Romance, a Great Antidote podcast.Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Join the Punters Politics PATREON Could a Bench Press Comp determine our PM? Join Everyday Punter's Konrad & James each week as they expose the hidden agendas, break down the odds stacked against us and explore a new way to do politics. This episode - Why does government suck? We find out just how many 'lobbyists' there are walking around parliament house.  A chat with Independent Senator David Pocock. Email in your comments, questions thoughts and ideas to: Punterspolitics@gmail.comFollow Punters Politics on INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK & YOUTUBE Punter Citations The Guardian: Australia's political parties received $90m in dark money from donors during election year The Conversation: Lobbying 101: How interest groups influence politicians and the public to get what they want ABC News: Lobbyists outnumber politicians, code of conduct regulation Cambridge University Press: Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens Grattan Institute: Who's in the room? Access and influence in Australian politics The Conversation: Revealed: The extent of job swapping between public servants and fossil fuel lobbyists  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2008, Dr. Susannah Koontz left her role as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at MD Anderson and started her own Oncology Consulting business called Koontz Oncology Consulting, which she has been at since 2008. Dr. Koontz will first discuss some of the improvements and standards that she initiated at MD Anderson which still are in place today, and then talk about her consulting company and the different interest groups that she deals with and the different facets of Pediatric Oncology that are of prime importance, as she tries to help these kids and the treatment that they receive for their own cancer battles. 

MO State Sen. Nick Schroer joins Kim on the Marc Cox Morning Show to explain the impact of IP Reform on Missouri. Sen. Schroer also talks about the anti-abortion stance that they are trying to get on the ballot as well as the education bill that is sitting on Gov. Parson's desk.

What does a functioning democracy look like in the age of artificial intelligence? Could AI even be used to help a democracy flourish? Just in time for election season, Taiwan's Minister of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang returns to the podcast to discuss healthy information ecosystems, resilience to cyberattacks, how to “prebunk” deepfakes, and more. RECOMMENDED MEDIA Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens by Martin Gilens and Benjamin I. PageThis academic paper addresses tough questions for Americans: Who governs? Who really rules? Recursive PublicRecursive Public is an experiment in identifying areas of consensus and disagreement among the international AI community, policymakers, and the general public on key questions of governanceA Strong Democracy is a Digital DemocracyAudrey Tang's 2019 op-ed for The New York TimesThe Frontiers of Digital DemocracyNathan Gardels interviews Audrey Tang in NoemaRECOMMENDED YUA EPISODES Digital Democracy is Within Reach with Audrey TangThe Tech We Need for 21st Century Democracy with Divya SiddarthHow Will AI Affect the 2024 Elections? with Renee DiResta and Carl MillerThe AI DilemmaYour Undivided Attention is produced by the Center for Humane Technology. Follow us on Twitter: @HumaneTech_

This episode covers the role of US and Chinese domestic politics in the US-China relationship. There are many drivers of US-China strategic competition, and domestic politics is among them, and has become increasingly important, though it has not been well researched and analyzed in recent years. One reason for the lack of analysis on Chinese politics is that since Xi Jinping became China's top leader in 2012, domestic politics in China has become even more of black box than previously. Bonnie is joined by Dr. Evan Medeiros, who has recently published a pathbreaking study that seeks to update the understanding of political forces in China and the United States that are influencing the bilateral relationship. Medeiros is one of the world's leading experts on Chinese foreign policy. He is the Penner Family Chair in Asia studies and the Cling Family Distinguished Fellow in US-China Studies in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. The report we will discuss today is titled: "The New Domestic Politics of US-China Relations" and was published by the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis where Evan is a senior fellow for foreign policy. During the Obama administration, Evan was on the NSC staff, first as director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia, and then as special assistant to the president and Senior Director for Asia.  Timestamps[02:14] Influence of Domestic Politics in the US and China[03:32] Differences between US and Chinese Domestic Politics[05:19] Weakening of Historical Forces for Stability[08:35] Most Important Driver of Change to America's China Policy[13:34] Xi Jinping Shaping Domestic Politics in China[19:38] Reversing the Downward Trend in US-China Relations[21:44] Close Connections between Domestic and Foreign Politics[24:49] Biden and Xi as Leaders in the Bilateral Relationship

The United States adopted its modern environmental statutes in the 1970s. Among other innovations, Congress incorporated citizen suit provisions into the Clean Air, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. These created causes of action allowing individuals and interested entities to sue to enforce the environmental laws. At the same time, courts took an increasingly expansive view of the private citizen standing to challenge agency actions through the Administrative Procedures Act.For many years, public interest groups seeking more environmental regulation and government control took the headlines. Lately, public interest groups opposed to expanding government regulation and interested in defending the rights of property holders have achieved numerous litigation successes from district courts up to the Supreme Court. These include limitations on the enforcement reach of the Clean Water Act.This panel will examine the impact the public interest litigation has had on environmental, natural resources, and property law. It will review its place in our system and consistency with an originalist Constitution, examine some of the notable accomplishments by public interest organizations in the past several years, and discuss upcoming environmental and other administrative law cases now being pursued by public interest groups that may significantly impact environmental and administrative law going forward.Featuring:Mr. David D. Doniger, Senior Strategic Director and Attorney, Climate and Clean Energy Program, National Resources Defense CouncilMs. Stephanie A. Maloney, Chief of Staff & Associate Chief Counsel, United States Chamber Litigation CenterProf. Robert V. Percival, Robert F. Stanton Professor of Law and Director, Environmental Law Program, Francis King Carey School of Law, University of MarylandMr. Damien M. Schiff, Senior Attorney, Pacific Legal FoundationModerator: Hon. Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, U.S. District Court, Middle District of FloridaOverflow: Chinese Room

Ryan and Zachary look at how interest groups representing Ukrainians, Iraqis, Israelis, and others have often lobbied for US intervention in foreign wars that in no way benefit the American population overall. Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State at https://Mises.org/WES. Additional Resources "Get the US Out of the Middle East" by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/WES_14_A "The Liberty Movement's Pro-War Fifth Column" by Ted Galen Carpenter: https://Mises.org/WES_14_B George Washington's Farewell Address: https://Mises.org/WES_14_C "America Has No Duty to Rule the World" by Daniel Bessner: https://Mises.org/WES_14_D Tomorrow, the World: The Birth of U.S. Global Supremacy by Stephen Wertheim: https://Mises.org/WES_14_E "The Left Is Now Telling Us (Ukrainian) Nazis Aren't So Bad After All" by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/WES_14_F "Armed Neutrality Is the Only Moral Foreign Policy" by Ryan McMaken: https://Mises.org/WES_14_G

Ryan and Zachary look at how interest groups representing Ukrainians, Iraqis, Israelis, and others have often lobbied for US intervention in foreign wars that in no way benefit the American population overall. Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State at Mises.org/WES. Additional Resources "Get the US Out of the Middle East" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/WES_14_A "The Liberty Movement's Pro-War Fifth Column" by Ted Galen Carpenter: Mises.org/WES_14_B George Washington's Farewell Address: Mises.org/WES_14_C "America Has No Duty to Rule the World" by Daniel Bessner: Mises.org/WES_14_D Tomorrow, the World: The Birth of U.S. Global Supremacy by Stephen Wertheim: Mises.org/WES_14_E "The Left Is Now Telling Us (Ukrainian) Nazis Aren't So Bad After All" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/WES_14_F "Armed Neutrality Is the Only Moral Foreign Policy" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/WES_14_G

Ryan and Zachary look at how interest groups representing Ukrainians, Iraqis, Israelis, and others have often lobbied for US intervention in foreign wars that in no way benefit the American population overall. Be sure to follow War, Economy, and State at Mises.org/WES. Additional Resources "Get the US Out of the Middle East" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/WES_14_A "The Liberty Movement's Pro-War Fifth Column" by Ted Galen Carpenter: Mises.org/WES_14_B George Washington's Farewell Address: Mises.org/WES_14_C "America Has No Duty to Rule the World" by Daniel Bessner: Mises.org/WES_14_D Tomorrow, the World: The Birth of U.S. Global Supremacy by Stephen Wertheim: Mises.org/WES_14_E "The Left Is Now Telling Us (Ukrainian) Nazis Aren't So Bad After All" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/WES_14_F "Armed Neutrality Is the Only Moral Foreign Policy" by Ryan McMaken: Mises.org/WES_14_G

Did you know the ASA has a section or special interest group for you? These are subject-area and/or industry-related groups that provide benefits specific to your interests. This month, Practical Significance co-hosts Donna and Ron chat with three section leaders: Wendy Martinez, chair of the newly formed Section on Text Analysis; Susan Paddock, chair of the Council of Sections Governing Board; and Sharina Person, chair of the Biometrics Section, which became the ASA's first section in 1938! Our guests discuss the benefits of being part of a section or interest ... The post Practical Significance – Episode 34: Exploring ASA Sections and Interest Groups first appeared on Amstat News.

Dr. Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Jr., PharmD. is Senior Science Adviser to the Men's Health Network and a Past-Chair/Chair-Emeritus of the American Public Health Association and former Alumni Association Board Member of Columbia University School of Public Health. Doctors and interest groups now calling obesity a disease rather than a lifestyle choice with a push for Medicare to cover the cost of medication for obese patients

Michael T. Hartney is a Hoover Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and an assistant professor of political science at Boston College. Hartney's scholarly expertise is in American politics and public policy with a focus on state and local governments, interest groups, and K–12 education politics and policy. His work has been published in the American Political Science Review and the American Journal of Political Science and received press coverage in the Economist, New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal. He is the author of the new book, How Policies Make Interest Groups: Governments, Unions, and American Education. Hartney holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University. --- Listen to Other ATN Productions: America in Focus: A weekly feature of the top TheCenterSquare.com stories of the week out of Washington D.C. with commentary from The Center Square editors and more! Everyday Economics: Join economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy and Chris Krug as they discuss global markets, inflation, and everything else that will help you understand the economic world around you. Future of Freedom: Future of Freedom is a bi-weekly podcast highlighting the work of the non-profits which are shaping the future of the freedom movement. Listeners will hear civil, intellectual conversations about why the organizations exist, what their mission is, and how they work to achieve it. Hosted by Scot Bertram. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/americas-talking/support

February 14, 2023 Hoover Institution | Stanford University Join the Hoover Book Club for engaging discussions with leading authors on the hottest policy issues of the day. Hoover scholars explore the latest books that delve into some of the most vexing policy issues facing the United States and the world. Find out what makes these authors tick and how they think we should approach our most difficult challenges.  In our latest installment, watch a discussion between Senior Fellow Terry Moe and Hoover Fellow Michael Hartney, author of How Policies Make Interest Groups: Governments, Unions, and American Education on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 10:00 am PT / 1:00pm ET. ABOUT THE AUTHOR  Michael Hartney is a Hoover Fellow at the Hoover Institution, and adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and an assistant professor of political science at Boston College. Hartney's scholarly expertise is in American politics and public policy with a focus on state and local governments, interest groups, and K–12 education politics and policy. His work has been published in top academic journals such as the American Political Science Review and the American Journal of Political Science and received press coverage in the Economist, New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal. Hartney has also written for popular outlets including City Journal, Education Next, National Review, and the Washington Post.  ABOUT THE BOOK  A critical, revelatory examination of teachers unions' rise and influence in American politics. As most American labor organizations struggle for survival and relevance in the twenty-first century, teachers unions appear to be an exception. Despite being all but nonexistent until the 1960s, these unions are maintaining members, assets—and political influence. As the COVID-19 epidemic has illustrated, today's teachers unions are something greater than mere labor organizations: they are primary influencers of American education policy. How Policies Make Interest Groups examines the rise of these unions to their current place of influence in American politics. Michael Hartney details how state and local governments adopted a new system of labor relations that subsidized—and in turn, strengthened—the power of teachers unions as interest groups in American politics. In doing so, governments created a force in American politics: an entrenched, subsidized machine for membership recruitment, political fundraising, and electoral mobilization efforts that have informed elections and policymaking ever since. Backed by original quantitative research from across the American educational landscape, Hartney shows how American education policymaking and labor relations have combined to create some of the very voter blocs to which it currently answers. How Policies Make Interest Groups is trenchant, essential reading for anyone seeking to understand why some voices in American politics mean more than others.

On this week's episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guest is Joel Oswald, Principal at Williams and Jensen. We discuss lobbying and what legislation will come out of Capitol Hill this year regarding Web 3. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more insights on the latest regulatory developments in web 3.0.  Topics Covered:· 2:20   Joel's Background· 5:20   Distinctions Between the Approach of Lobbyists and Interest Groups · 14:00   FTX's Impact on the Legislative Agenda· 17:00   SEC's Role in FTX Contagion  · 21:40   Status of the DCCPA· 29:40   Managing the Exit of Pat Toomey · 34:40   Will Europe be an Inspiration to Congress?· 44:00   Does Congress Understand How to Regulate Crypto?  · 1:00:00   What is the Path to Composition?  · 1:13:30   What Comes of the Responsible Financial Innovation Act?Resource List:·  Joel's LinkedIn·  Williams and Jensen·  Blockchain Association ·  Congress accepts FTX donations·  Stabenow Bill ·  Lummis-Gillibrand Bill  ·  Congress may be ‘ungovernable,' but the US could see crypto legislation in 2023·  US authorities to intensify scrutiny of the crypto industry in 2023·  Biden Administration's Roadmap to Mitigate Cryptocurrencies' Risks·  US senator behind efforts to pass major crypto bill won't seek reelection Follow The Encrypted Economy on your favorite platforms!TwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebook 

Woods and Reierson sit down and chat about a recent experience with interest groups for students. Enjoy the listen!

Susan Pendergrass speaks with Michael Hartney about his new book, How Policies Make Interest Groups. Order Michael's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Michael-Hartney/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMichael+Hartney Produced by Show-Me Opportunity

We often talk about the need to protect American democracy. But perhaps those of us in the United States don't currently live in a democracy.As research shows, there's pretty much no correlation between the percentage of the population that supports a policy and its likelihood of being enacted. The strongest determinant of whether a policy gets enacted is how much money is behind it.So, how might we not just protect, but better yet revive our democracy? How might we revive  the relationship between the will of the people and the actions of our government?This week on Your Undivided Attention, we're doing something special. As we near the election, and representation is on our minds, we're airing a talk by Harvard Law professor and Creative Commons co-founder Larry Lessig. It's a 2019 talk he gave at the Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, DC about his book, They Don't Represent Us.The book title has two meanings: first, they — as in our elected representatives — don't represent us. And second, we — as in the people — don't represent ourselves. And this is where social media comes in: we don't represent ourselves because the more we use social media, the more we see extreme versions of the other side, and the more extreme, outraged, and polarized we ourselves become.Last note: Lessig's talk is highly visual. We edited it lightly for clarity, and jump in periodically to narrate things you can't see. But if you prefer to watch his talk, you can find the link below in Recommended Media. RECOMMENDED MEDIA Video: They Don't Represent UsThe 2019 talk Larry Lessig gave at Politics and Prose in Washington, DC about his book of the same nameBook: They Don't Represent UsLarry Lessig's 2019 book that elaborates the ways in which democratic representation is in peril, and proposes a number of solutions to revive our democracy -- from ranked-choice voting to non-partisan open primariesTesting Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens Princeton's Martin Gilens and Benjamin I. Page study measuring the correlation between the preferences of different groups and the decisions of our government RECOMMENDED YUA EPISODESDigital Democracy is Within Reach with Audrey Tanghttps://www.humanetech.com/podcast/23-digital-democracy-is-within-reachHow Political Language Is Engineered with Drew Westen and Frank Luntzhttps://www.humanetech.com/podcast/53-how-political-language-is-engineeredYour Undivided Attention is produced by the Center for Humane Technology. Follow us on Twitter: @HumaneTech_

New rules for chicken imports and exports are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Donald Mackay, CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors, together with Paul Matthew, CEO of SA's Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE). Topics of discussion include: government's decision to suspend punitive anti-dumping measures in the poultry sector for 12-months; the impact of inflation on poultry prices; the tension between protecting versus opening up the local market; SA's techniques for chicken production; and an apparent lack of will for SA producers to compete in international markets.

New rules for chicken imports and exports are the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Donald Mackay, CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors, together with Paul Matthew, CEO of SA's Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE). Topics of discussion include: government's decision to suspend punitive anti-dumping measures in the poultry sector for 12-months; the impact of inflation on poultry prices; the tension between protecting versus opening up the local market; SA's techniques for chicken production; and an apparent lack of will for SA producers to compete in international markets.

Dr. Rikki Dean is post-doctoral fellow at the research unit for Democratic Innovations at the Institute of Political Science at FB 03. In his research, Rikki is interested in the empirical research on democracy. He seeks to combine democratic theory and public administration theory with empirical social science to understand issues in participatory governance. Prior to joining the institute of political science at Goehte, he completed his PhD at the London School of Economics on the topic of "Democratising Bureaucracy", and worked at several universities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Oxford, and Westminster. He has been a visiting fellow at the Ash Center for Democratic Innovation and Governance at Harvard University and the Université Libre in Brussels. He's just returned to Frankfurt from Brussels and is currently focusing on projects about what citizens and other political actors want democracy to look like, and how citizen deliberation can be integrated into political institutions. Literature Afsahi, Afsoun, Emily Beausoleil, Rikki Dean, Selen A. Ercan, and Jean-Paul Gagnon. 2020. “Democracy in a Global Emergency: Five Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Democratic Theory 7 (2): v–xix. https://doi.org/10.3167/dt.2020.070201 Dean, Rikki J. 2017. “Beyond Radicalism and Resignation: The Competing Logics for Public Participation in Policy Decisions.” Policy & Politics 45 (2): 213–30. https://doi.org/10.1332/030557316X14531466517034 ———. 2018. “Counter-Governance: Citizen Participation Beyond Collaboration.” Politics and Governance 6 (1): 180–88. https://doi.org/10.17645/pag.v6i1.1221 Gilens, Martin, and Benjamin I. Page. 2014. “Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens.” Perspectives on Politics 12 (03): 564–81. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1537592714001595 Gough, Ian. 2017. Heat, Greed and Human Need: Climate Change, Capitalism and Sustainable Wellbeing. Heat, Greed and Human Need. Edward Elgar Publishing. https://www.elgaronline.com/view/9781785365102/chapter01.xhtml McCormick, John P. 2011. Machiavellian Democracy. Cambridge University Press.Smith, Graham. 2009. Democratic Innovations. Cambridge University Press. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511609848 Vergara, Camila. 2020. Systemic Corruption: Constitutional Ideas for an Anti-Oligarchic Republic. Princeton University Press. Winters, Jeffrey A., and Benjamin I. Page. 2009. “Oligarchy in the United States?” Perspectives on Politics 7 (04): 731–51. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1537592709991770 Erfahrt mehr über uns bei Instagram oder Twitter @talksoscience und auf unserer Website

The UST/AHEC Scholars Program prides itself on constantly providing students with opportunities to cultivate leadership skills while learning and training in interprofessional groups. The Geriatrics Interest Group exemplified this mission and produced a truly noteworthy presentation at UST's 2021 Interprofessional Summit. In this episode we have UConn School of Nursing student Nicey Brooks and UConn School of Dental Medicine student Tyler Hailey interviewing Dr. Roshni Patel, MD (Alum of UConn School of Medicine and UST/AHEC Scholars Program Cohort 9), Carlos Cardenas Peralta (UConn School of Dental Medicine Student and UST/AHEC Scholars Program Cohort 13) and Kelli Nelson (Quinnipiac University Physician Assistant student and Alum of UST/AHEC Scholars Program Cohort 13).

This week, I welcome Briahna Joy Gray to TGS. I’ve appeared on her podcast, Bad Faith, and now she’s here to return the favor. Briahna and I have some pretty pronounced political differences—she’s the former National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign, after all. But we get along anyway, because we both believe in the importance of free speech and open debate. And make no mistake, there is a lot of debate in this episode. [Note: We recorded this conversation at Brown’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, and there was no video equipment on hand. Instead, Nikita Petrov has created an animation version of me to provide some visual stimulation.]I may be uncomfortable saying that I’m a “man of the right,” but I’m certainly “conservative for a black guy.” But Briahna points out that there are many black people who have benefited from America’s economic opportunities and know it. They may vote Democrat, but they’re hardly socialists. Many conservatives say that their voices are shut out of mainstream discourse, and the left has a similar complaint. I point out that the Democratic Party has repeatedly undercut Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaigns, and Briahna explains why Democrats have been and continue to be hostile toward progressive policies and politicians. She argues that neither Democratic nor Republican policies reflect the actual desires of the majority of voters, as political parties no longer need to vie for broad majorities in order to win elections. After that, the debate begins in earnest. We address three major points of contention: increasing taxes on the very rich in order to expand the social safety net, Medicare for All, and student debt cancellation. I’m skeptical of all of these policies, to varying degrees, while Briahna believes they’re necessary in order to remedy the (admittedly vast) disparities we see all around us. We wrap up by discussing the fascinating convergence between certain factions of the left and right in criticizing what appears to be a march toward escalating US intervention in Ukraine. I enjoy a good debate, and I suspect that Briahna does, too. Maybe that’s why, despite our differences, we get along so well. Let me know what you think in the comments. This post is free and available to the public. To receive early access to TGS episodes, an ad-free podcast feed, Q&As, and other exclusive content and benefits, click below.0:00 Acknowledging the black middle class 14:04 How the Democratic Party works against progressives 21:11 Briahna: The interests of political parties no longer reflect the interests of voters 26:53 Should we increase taxes on the very rich in order to fund the social safety net? 34:51 Briahna makes the case for Medicare for All 43:21 Should we cancel student debt? 54:30 The left-right alliance over intervention in UkraineBad Faith’s Patreon pageBen Carson’s book, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson StoryMartin Gilens and Benjamin Page’s 2014 study, “Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens”Vann R. Newkirk II’s Atlantic piece, “The American Health-Care System Increases Income Inequality” This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit glennloury.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, U.S. Domestic Policy: Voting System, we discuss with our guest, Dr. Douglas Brattebo, Associate Professor and Director of the James A. Garfield Center of the Study of the American Presidency at Hiram University, the electoral college, voting behavior and possible future changes to the system. Join us and our guest as we discuss the voting system.About our guest:Douglas M. Brattebo is Professor of Political Science and Director of the James A. Garfield Center for the Study of the American Presidency. Among the courses Brattebo teaches are: Ethics in U.S. Foreign Policy; Introduction to American Government; The American Presidency and the Executive Branch; Scandals and Constitutional Crises in the Modern Presidency; Understanding Trump and Trumpism; The U.S. Congress; Political Parties and Interest Groups; Constitutional Law I: Governmental Powers and the Federal System; Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights; The Virtues, Leadership, and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln; and Engaged Citizenship. A world traveler, he also leads study away courses to Australia, New Zealand, and the ancient forests of the U.S. Pacific Coast. Brattebo has won campus-wide teaching awards at both Hiram College (2016) and the U.S. Naval Academy (2002). Among his more than thirty publications are six co-edited books.Research/Resources Notes:Law Expert Kermit Roosevelt on the Electoral College and why America uses it by Kristen de Groot. Published November 4, 2020 in Penn Today and available on https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/law-expert-kermit-roosevelt-electoral-college-and-why-america-uses-it-pick-president Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing. Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

In this episode, The Constitutional Conversation, we discuss with our guest, Dr. Douglas Brattebo, Associate Professor and Director of the James A. Garfield Center of the Study of the American Presidency at Hiram University, the United States Constitution, it's goal and structure and how we determine constitutionality.  Join us and our guest as we discuss the Constitution.About our guest:Douglas M. Brattebo is Professor of Political Science and Director of the James A. Garfield Center for the Study of the American Presidency.  Among the courses Brattebo teaches are: Ethics in U.S. Foreign Policy; Introduction to American Government; The American Presidency and the Executive Branch; Scandals and Constitutional Crises in the Modern Presidency; Understanding Trump and Trumpism; The U.S. Congress; Political Parties and Interest Groups; Constitutional Law I: Governmental Powers and the Federal System; Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights; The Virtues, Leadership, and Legacy of Abraham Lincoln; and Engaged Citizenship.  A world traveler, he also leads study away courses to Australia, New Zealand, and the ancient forests of the U.S. Pacific Coast.  Brattebo has won campus-wide teaching awards at both Hiram College (2016) and the U. S. Naval Academy (2002).  Among his more than thirty publications are six co-edited books.Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing. Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"Check out our website at http://artofdiscussing.buzzsprout.com, on Facebook at Art of Discussing and on Instagram @artofdiscussing.Got a topic that you'd like to see discussed? Interested in being a guest on our show? Just want to reach out to share an opinion, experience, or resource? Leave us a comment below or contact us at info@artofdiscussing.com!! We'd love to hear from you! Keep Discussing!Music found on Pixabay. Song name: "Clear Your Mind" by Caffeine Creek Band"

Professor Martin Gilens of UCLA discusses his article “Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens,” co-authored with Professor Benjamin Page of Northwestern University. Professor Daniel N. Shaviro of New York University School of Law provides commentary. UVA Law professor Ruth Mason, Oxford University professor Tsilly Dagan and other legal scholars also discuss the work. This event was held as part of the “Tax Meets Non-Tax” Oxford-Virginia Legal Dialogs workshop series that builds bridges from tax to other kinds of scholarship. (University of Virginia School of Law, March 18, 2022)

2021 was an eventful year in Chinese politics. The last 12 months featured the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, the announcement of Xi Jinping's new common prosperity drive, and the publication of the Party's third resolution on history. In this episode of the China in the World podcast, Paul Haenle speaks with Chen Gang about recent developments in Chinese politics and foreign policy. The interview covers key takeaways from China's Two Sessions in March, Chen's expectations for the 20th Party Congress, and his analysis of the politics behind the common prosperity drive and the dual circulation strategy. Haenle and Chen also discuss China's views of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine as well as recent developments in U.S.-China relations, including the potential for further cooperation on climate change.Dr. Chen Gang is Assistant Director and Senior Research Fellow of the East Asian Institute (EAI), National University of Singapore. He is the author of The Politics of Disaster Management in China: Institutions, Interest Groups, and Social Participation (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2016), China's Climate Policy (London and New York: Routledge, 2012), and Politics of China's Environmental Protection: Problems and Progress (Singapore: World Scientific, 2009).

Lets dive deep into old strategies, why they are coming back... and if they are a good idea for you

Crypto, Football, Shopify, Hot Takes, ABO, Interest Groups, BFCM, Stories & MORE! I met Dylan years ago at the Inaugural ManyChat Conference. We had been talking ever since he noticed me spamming “Guru” & “Expert” Facebook groups like AdLeaks, with value posts before I got banned from them. Brent, is brand new to DTC Twitter… but has a 5year pedigree at Shopify and is a true stud. We laughed, and learned… had a blast and give these fine folks a follow on Twitter or Insta! Brent Stirling: Tech-ish. Growth & Sales at @Shoelace. All things social. Gamer, dad, urban farmer, always saying the quiet part loud. Prev: Growth at The Big Green Bag TW: @Brentertainer IG: @Brentertainer Dylan Carpenter: Head Koala @ Koality Media. Facebook Ads Addict. Beer League Goalie. Texas State Alum. I probably spend $30k/day in ads. Co-Host of The Rich Ad Poor Ad Podcast TW: @MarketerDylan IG: @DCarpenterMedia

Join Harry and Philip as they discuss today's Insight on housing crises and legislation against single-family zoning, to learn more about interest groups and stakeholder theory in democracy. -- https://www.spectacles.news/insight-housing-crises-and-interest-group-deception/ (To read or comment on the Insight discussed in this episode, click here.) https://spectacles-insight.captivate.fm/listen (To listen to that same article in Spectacles Out Loud, click here.)

And Why You Should Never Use Them Again

Continuing the Deep Dive into eBook 19: Don't Fight The Beast and Q&A! Grab the eBook today at FacebookDisrupter.com 1: The History of Facebook Ads 2: Why we have Interest Groups, and why folks began to build complicated ad accounts (more than 3 or 4 total campaigns) 3: Lead Gen Best Practices 4: Copy for Ads & Market Research 5: What to do in iOS14 AND MORE!

Lets dive deep into old strategies, why they are coming back... and if they are a good idea for you

Between 1975 and 2018, no less than $50T transferred from the working class to the elites. And this didn't happen by accident but was the result of policy favoring global corporations. So, how do we rework our values in a way that revitalizes the middle class? How do we shift from a system that supports monopolies and cartels to one that places reasonable limits on the concentration of wealth and power? Charles Hugh Smith is the author of 11 books on economics, finance, the Fed, healthcare, education, national debt, government policy and crony elites. He shares his thoughts on the blog Of Two Minds and his work is featured regularly at The Daily Reckoning. On this episode of The Wiggin Sessions, Charles joins me to discuss the problem with policy that mandates the COVID vaccine and share his take on why the economy was already weakening prior to the pandemic. Charles weighs in on how the government and the markets have abandoned the middle class, describing how current policy prioritizes corporate profits over national security and what we can do to set reasonable limits on the concentration of wealth and power. Listen in for insight on how innovation and opportunity flourish in the right systems and find out why ‘doom and gloom' is the first step in escaping our dependence on long supply chains and corrupt power nodes. Key Takeaways The problem with policy that mandates getting the COVID vaccine Why Charles believes the US economy was weakening prior to the pandemic How political policy prioritizes corporate profits over national security and maintaining the middle class The need for transparency, competition and adaptability in the markets How America's greatness stemmed from the opportunity to turn labor into capital and why that's lacking now The benefits of the current trend to decentralize and re-localize How our dependence on long supply chains and a handful of nodes makes us vulnerable (and why ‘doom and gloom' is the first step in finding solutions to this problem) Charles' concerns around the decline of morality in America How Charles thinks about the role faith plays in building a future of common values Charles' call for reasonable limits on the concentration of wealth and power and how he applies this idea to social media Connect with Charles Hugh Smith Of Two Minds Connect with Addison Wiggin Consilience Financial Be sure to follow The Wiggin Sessions on your socials. You can find me on— Facebook @thewigginsessions Instagram @thewigginsessions Twitter @WigginSessions Resources The Daily Reckoning ‘I Went to a Party with 14 Other Vaccinated People; 11 of Us Got COVID' in The Baltimore Sun Mayo Clinic Data on the Prevalence of the Delta Variant Rand Corporation Research on Trends in Income from 1975 to 2018 ‘Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups and Average Citizens' in Cambridge University Press The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden promotes $1 billion bipartisan infrastructure bill in Wisconsin. Environmental groups and progressive Democrats rally in D.C. for climate mitigations in infrastructure bill. Florida officials to convene grand jury investigation into deadly condo collapse. Environmental and public interest groups sue to challenge plutonium production for war heads. Democrat Cori Bush introduces bill to create new federal agency to handle mental health calls, not police. The post President Joe Biden promotes the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package in Wisconsin; Environmental and public interest groups sue to challenge plutonium production for war heads appeared first on KPFA.

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to create an Oregon Wildlife Council. The eight-member council would be appointed by the governor with the stated purpose of developing a “comprehensive media-based program to promote and educate the public on the roles of hunting and fishing in wildlife conservation.” The council would not include anyone from a wildlife conservation organization and many of those groups are opposed to the bill. The proposed legislation does have the backing of the Oregon Hunters Association. Reporter Brian Oaster wrote about the Oregon Wildlife Council for Street Roots. They join us to talk about what their reporting revealed.

Megan Beretta is a public servant who is dedicated to digital government. She and Elizabeth chat about the evolution from e-government to digital government, where we find digital gov efforts in Canada (also, who can actually get stuff done), and opportunities for increased accessibility.Additional ResourcesWe've mentioned the Citizenship in a Connected Canada book before - it is the one Elizabeth co-edited. It is available open access (that means free!). There are three relevant chapters for today's episode! Links below are to SSRN which is a repository for pre-prints, you can also download or order the full book here. Ch. 4: Elizabeth mentions a model of e-government and transition to digital government in the episode. You can find a good breakdown of that model in the Canadian context in Kent Aitken's chapter: Government in the Connected Era.Ch. 5: Megan mentions Amanda Clarke's work (which is vast) but you can find an accessible overview of some key points in her chapter: Data Governance, The Next Frontier of Digital Government Research and Practice. Ch. 7: While you're at it, check out Megan's own chapter: Influencing the Internet, Lobbyists and Interest Groups' Impact on Digital Rights in Canada.For more information on how digital government works at the federal level in Canada you can check out the government website and the Minister for Digital Government's mandate letter.

We break down the differences between Interest Groups and LALs, and why interest Group are obsolete and a "Worst Practice"... in extreme detail.

Today we will look at interest groups and their effect on policy making. We will cover the different kinds of interest groups (1:41), the ways in which they can apply interest to the government (3:45), iron triangles (4:34), and some of the criticisms of interest group lobbying (5:15).Today's question of the day (6:44):In billions, how much money did interest groups spend on the 2020 elections?(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Interest groups on both sides were ready for battle when President Trump nominated Amy Coney Barret to the Supreme Court. As Republicans vote to confirm her, how will voters respond? Jonathan Kastellec finds that interest groups have polarized the debate: starting earlier in nomination battles, with groups now fighting over nominee ideology rather than qualifications. Alex Badas finds that Supreme Court nominations have become a voting issue, but that Republican voters still prioritize them more.

National politics gets all the attention, but many important decisions--from police reform to housing development to tackling inequality--are made by local governments. Which voices are heard in local decision-making? Jesse Rhodes finds that local elected officials are ideologically much closer to White residents in their communities than Black or Latino residents and more conservative than the people they represent. Sarah Anzia finds that organized groups like police unions and local chambers of commerce influence local policy across the board. They both say that local policy choices follow the loudest voices of the repeat participators.

Brooke and Zac talk with our co-host E.J. Fagan about his dissertation, "Information Wars." This episode of The Policy Agenda was mixed and mastered by Jacob Weiss and Sofia Salter.

There is evidence that private American charitable groups are not only try to interrupt the construction of pipelines in British Columbia, but also affect Canadian provincial and federal elections. How much influence do they have and what should be done about it? Guest: Vivian Krause, @FairQuestions on Twitter (Photo: Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite enjoying popular support, federal gun control legislation seems all but impossible. Is the NRA really bribing representatives? Not exactly, but they have an awful lot of influence, and we explore the politics of interest groups to understand why.

Despite enjoying popular support, federal gun control legislation seems all but impossible. Is the NRA really bribing representatives? Not exactly, but they have an awful lot of influence, and we explore the politics of interest groups to understand why.