Podcast appearances and mentions of Kathy Cramer

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, Honor Durham, Allison Keeley, and Nama Paney revisit favorite clips from three podcasts we especially enjoyed hosting this semester. The first is a conversation with Kai Prins on commodity activism in polarized politics. The second revisits a conversation we had with Professor Allison Prasch on the different rhetorical styles used by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris during their respective presidential campaigns. This last clip comes from our episode with Dr. Kathy Cramer, in which we discuss reimagining our democracy.

Cortico, in collaboration with the MIT Center for Constructive Communication (CCC), has built a platform that connects rather than divides communities, and in so doing, helps create a healthier society. We talked to its CEO and co-founder, Deb Roy, and one of its Directors, Prof. Kathy Cramer, about how it works and how it's working.   

Why do we allow politicians to drive wedges between us? Why do we listen when they try to convince us cities are the enemy of rural communities, and vice versa? It's a divisive-yet-effective political strategy in countries like Canada and the USA. Is this the new normal?  2:20 | Dr. Kathy Cramer is an internationally-renowned expert on the urban-rural political divide. The University of Wisconsin-Madison poli sci prof explains what Alberta and the United States have in common. CHECK OUT KATHY'S BOOK: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/P/bo22879533.html U of A EVENTS: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/political-science/katherine-cramer.html MIT CENTRE FOR CONSTRUCTIVE COMMUNICATION: https://www.ccc.mit.edu/ DR. JARED WESLEY on REAL TALK (Jan 24, 2024): https://rtrj.info/012424Wesley 47:50 | Jespo and Johnny debrief. 52:40 | Congratulations to our pal (Senator) Charles Adler!  59:20 | Real Talker Calvin lays out the pros and cons of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's $8.6B commitment to building new schools. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MUGS, SNAPBACKS, and TEES: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON:   / ryanjespersen    THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

This conversation was originally recorded for the Rural Assembly Everywhere virtual event. In this episode, Center for Rural Strategies President Dee Davis sits down with political scientists Kathy Cramer, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Hahrie Han from Johns Hopkins University. They discuss the challenges facing American democracy, rural resentment and economic populism, and what it means to rebuild trust in struggling communities.

On this episode of 1050 Bascom, we are honored to welcome back Prof. Kathy Cramer to the podcast. Professor Cramer is the author of The Politics of Resentment: Rural Consciousness in Wisconsin and the Rise of Scott Walker, an award winning book which many national journalists and scholars said was helpful in explaining Donald Trump's presidential victory. She is also Chair of the Commission of Reimagining the Economy for the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In this episode, Prof. Cramer offered her insights on the state of the national economy and how it is influencing politics and polarization. We also asked Prof. Cramer about partisan divisions more generally and how they might play out in the next several election cycles. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Cramer and I learned so much. Listen here!

They had an obligation to take the knowledge that they were developing, to take their expertise and put it in the service of the community as a whole and the service of its elected leaders.Chad Alan GoldbergA Fulll Transcript is Available at www.democracyparadox.com.At the turn of the twentieth century, Wisconsin was at the forefront of the Progressive Movement. Wisconsin adopted the first modern state income tax. It initiated the first workers’ compensation plan. It enacted the first unemployment insurance program. Wisconsin even spearheaded important constitutional reforms like the direct election of Senators. UW Madison Professor Patrick Brenzel explains, “To say that Wisconsin was known nationally for transparent and egalitarian government is an understatement.”These reforms were the product of a relationship between the public university, legislators, and other stakeholders. It is known as the Wisconsin Idea. The Wisconsin Idea is a belief the public university has a role to contribute its research to the service of the state. A common motto is “The boundaries of the university are the boundaries of the state.” The Wisconsin Idea remains central to the mission of the University of Wisconsin system to this day, but has become the subject of attacks from conservatives in recent years. Among the many efforts by Scott Walker to dismantle the administrative state included an attempt to remove the Wisconsin Idea from the university charter. It failed, but it highlights how there is a genuine debate about the role of public universities. Chad Alan Goldberg has been at the forefront of the effort to defend the Wisconsin Idea in recent years. He is a professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin Madison and the editor of the volume Education for Democracy: Renewing the Wisconsin Idea. This book features chapters from many leading scholars in a variety of disciplines including Kathy Cramer. Our conversation discusses some of the history behind the Wisconsin Idea. But it is really about the role of the public university. How is a public university different from a private university? Why does the public support universities? And how does a public university help to shape democracy? These are important questions I never thought to ask, but will mean a lot as we work to renew democracy.More InformationDemocracy GroupApes of the State created all MusicPolitics in QuestionKey LinksEducation for Democracy: Renewing the Wisconsin IdeaThe Wisconsin Idea by Charles McCarthyThe Politics of Resentment: Rural Consciousness in Wisconsin and the Rise of Scott Walker by Katherine CramerRelated ContentRyan Salzman is an Evangelist for PlacemakingZizi Papacharissi Dreams of What Comes After DemocracyThoughts on John Dewey's Democracy and Education

“no fear, no envy, no meanness” So the story goes, Liam Clancy proposed a toast to a young Bob Dylan, and as Dylan told it, Liam raised his pint of Guinness and said it: “Bob, No fear, no envy, no meanness.” It struck me. I wear that quote on my wrist…but most days I fail to live up to it, one way or another. But many days, I do. The word, resentment keeps coming up in my thoughts, these days, so the quote seemed appropriate. Resentment. It permeates our society. Feelings of being overlooked, ignored, marginalized and disrespected. We all feel resentful at times—hell, I feel slighted on a daily basis. We resent each other…for big things and small things. FDR said it’s all about fear and maybe he’s right, but it seems envy and resentment have crept up on fear these days. It’s a question of “deservingness,” as Kathy Cramer put it. We gaze in “at undeserving groups who don’t work as hard as we do.” They’re not one of us… Resentment didn’t appear out of thin air. America has a long history of it. We’ve been haunted by racism and nativism from the very beginning. Hell, ask the Irish…my ancestors--Help Wanted No Irish Need Apply. Of Course, a few decades later, they turn around and play a big role in the Civil War draft riots in New York City, targeting free blacks as scapegoats, so there you go. People in glass houses and all that. Ah, the scapegoat theory. Politicians who cultivate race consciousness and demonize others—give many someone or something to blame for their fears, frustrations, and failures. The politics of resentment rages on. Resentment has become a driving force in politics—from the left and from the right. Angry citizens who feel they have no voice, are feeding off it. It grows from a disaffection and distrust for traditional institutions and leaders. And I’m not saying we shouldn’t be pissed off at our representatives. There is plenty to be angry about. But maybe a cure for all this is to start looking up at people rather than down. I don’t have to look very far to find people who work harder than I do…who do more for others; endure more hardship; more pain; who complain less; tolerate more. That act of looking up and around—rather than down— is humbling, liberating and inspiring. Take it from an old moody Irishman—being angry and resentful is exhausting. It takes much less energy to be joyful and cheerful. Now if I could only practice what I preach. While I’m convinced that there are only spiritual and moral remedies to all this, a good dose of truth would help. We need to get out of our information silos and embrace some semblance of reality. Dostoevsky said, “The man who lies to himself can be more easily offended than anyone else. And he will revel in his resentment till he feels great pleasure in it.” It’s obvious that we all need to be a little more grateful, more understanding, more humble; less envious… The reality is there are people who are less deserving of help than others, but when I stop and think about it, I realize that I have far more blessings in my life than I deserve. I don’t know about you. And as far as my complaints? Mea Culpa…Mea Culpa, Mea maxima culpa. When it comes down to it, my problems are mostly my fault. So Let’stop blaming others! Let’s deal with our failures just as we deal with our successes. I think if we start there, the solutions to real problems become much clearer. NO FEAR, NO ENVY, NO MEANNESS

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Cramer back to the podcast to discuss the upcoming presidential election. We talked to Prof. Cramer about her research and life-long devotion to helping citizens engage in the democratic process. Prof. Cramer shared her insights about potential barriers to voting and how to overcome them. She also offered her analysis of the presidential election polls in WI and nationally. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Cramer and hope you will too.

Welcome to Pod-Cast Your Vote! In this episode, Shreya and Tamia step back, and UW-Madison Political Science professors lead the conversation. Rather than our usual discussion with guests or each other, Professor Burden has kindly given us permission to use the recording of his Debate Watch #1 to publish on our platform. Professors Barry Burden, Kathy Cramer, Michael Wagner, and Ryan J. Owen discuss the first debate in the 2020 election season and answer student questions and comments. We hope you all enjoy this non-partisan discussion of Tuesday's (insert your adjective here) debate! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the third episode of Vote Week! This episode is the second part in our conversation about how to institutionalize voting as a structure on your campus. In the episode, we chat with Professor Kathy Cramer and get her insights on this huge topic! We hope you enjoy, and don't forget to check out the rest of the episodes coming out this week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Partisian Politics, Covid-19 and the Importance of Listening and Empathy with Kathy Cramer by 1050 Bascom

Jessie's taking a break this week, so we're bringing you an interview she did at the High Noon Saloon with the political scientist Kathy Cramer from last year instead. Support the show.

Trying something new for the final episode of 2018! Vanderbilt University Professor Larry Bartels discusses his book, Democracy for Realists, with guest host and Governing Magazine writer John Buntin. Bartels also discusses what identity politics means and why politics today is more partisan than ever. (Scroll down for list of books mentioned) Topics by minute: 2:30 - "The Folk Theory of Democracy" 3:30 - How well informed are voters? 5:18 - Impact of the economy on voting behavior 7:40 - Thermostatic nature of American politics 11:13 - Voters blaming Presidents for natural disasters 14:20 - Are elections a game of musical chairs? 15:40 - Swing voters 17:05 - Partisanship as identity 18:30 - Religion and reinforcing identities 23:20 - Polarization 26:35 - Race and "collapse of liberalism" 29:21 - Shift beginning in 1964 31:15 - Racial backlash or "white southern identity?" 34:48 - Race and party affiliation post Obama 40:42 - Trump and the racialized lens 43:09 - What was most striking about Trump's campaign? 47:23 - How well do elections hold politicians accountable? 50:00 - Political engagement and groups contending for power 51:51 - Local elections and national partisanship 54:38 - Book recommendation Books Mentioned: -- "Uncivil Agreement: How Politics Became Our Identity" by Lilliana Mason -- "Ideology in America" by Christopher Ellis and James Stimson -- "Identity Crisis: the 2016 Presidential Campaign and the Battle for the Meaning of America" by Sides, Vavreck and Tesler -- "The Politics of Resentment: Rural Consciousness in Wisconsin and the Rise of Scott Walker" by Kathy Cramer -- "Democracy for Realists: Why Elections Do Not Produce Responsive Government" by Larry Bartels Nashville Sounding Board is a podcast dedicated to discussing social and political issues affecting Middle Tennessee. www.nashvillesoundingboard.com www.facebook.com/NashvilleSoundingBoard www.twitter.com/NashSoundBoard NSB is produced by Benjamin Eagles. Views expressed by Benjamin Eagles in this podcast and on social media are his alone and do not reflect the views of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. Interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Music by Craig Turner and Joe Halberstadt

On this episode of All Things Grinnell, we talk with two of the speakers from this fall’s Scholars’ Convocation Series. First, we talk with Kathryn Lofton, professor of religious studies at Yale University, about pop culture and what religious studies can tell us about the music, tv, and products we consume. Then we talk with Kathy Cramer, professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about the politics of resentment among rural voters in Wisconsin.

University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher Kathy Cramer talks about her 2016 book on the political attitudes of rural Wisconsinites, and the ways that politicians have tapped into their frustrations. Support the show.

Join us this month on the Compact Nation Podcast for conversations on bridging the Rural / Urban divide with leading expert Kathy Cramer, Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Director for the Morgridge Center for Public Service. She and our host Emily Shields discuss her book, "The Politics of Resentment: Rural Consciousness in Wisconsin and the Rise of Scott Walker", and strategies for respectfully leading engagement work in rural communities. Listen now and weigh in on the conversation online using #CompactNationPod Carefree by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400037 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Divertissement by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100256 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Dr. Kathy Cramer is the author of Lead Positive: What Highly Effective Leaders See, Say, and Do. A psychologist by training, she created and has dedicated her life to asset-based thinking (ABT), a way of looking at the world that helps leaders, influencers, and their teams make small shifts in thinking to produce extraordinary impact. As a business consultant, she has worked with clients such as DuPont, Prudential Real Estate, Starbucks, and Microsoft, as well as many educational and nonprofit organizations. In this interview, we discuss the importance of thinking positive…and why that’s more than just blinded optimism.

It’s one thing to think positive in a challenging business environment. The task gets a lot bigger when it comes to being a leader who sets an example for the power of positive thinking day by day. Dr. Kathy Cramer of The Cramer Institute offers important insights and valuable tips on how to be a force for potential and possibilities … Read more about this episode...

We’ve all heard about the value and the power of positive thinking, along with the impact it can have on people’s lives. Now, you can learn how to apply those principles throughout your organization with the tools and techniques available through Asset-Based Thinking (ABT). Dr. Kathy Cramer of The Cramer Institute, talks about what ABT is … how it … Read more about this episode...