Podcasts about liberal values

In 2022 Counterweight, the organization that Helen Pluckrose founded and that was absorbed into the Institute for Liberal Values had a virtual conference on Alternatives to Diversity and Inclusion. Starting in 2025, we will be rolling out one talk a month that was presented at the conference. We sit down with the original presenters throughout 2025 to see what has changed since 2022. With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives seemingly on the chopping block, we are curious to hear what our original participants are witnessing and experiencing on the ground. Is DEI really dead or just in remission? Are there healthy alternatives to DEI that we should consider, or do we throw the baby out with the bathwater and wipe our hands clean? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments.This month Jennifer Richmond interviews Brandy Shufutinsky.  In the update to her original talk on Liberal Approaches to Diversity and Inclusion, where she highlighted anti-black racism and antisemitism and the ties between the two, we explore what has changed since 2022, especially in light of the Oct 7 2023 massacre of Israeli citizens and the current conversations around Israel and Palestine. The “Global Intifada” is a strange marriage of Islamist and left-wing extremism, often called the red-green coalition. While it is often easy to spot extreme right-wing antisemitism, the red-green version of antisemitism is often unacknowledged. This does not result in the proliferation of diversity and inclusion but rather an erasure of history and the erosion of common values.Podcast Notes:A Woke Right Keeps the Pendulum Swinging, Dmitri Shufutinsky https://whiterosemagazine.com/a-woke-right-keeps-the-pendulum-swinging/Whiteshift: Populism, Immigration and the Future of White Minorities, Eric Kaufmann https://www.amazon.com/Whiteshift-Populism-Immigration-Future-Majorities/dp/1468316974Vatican nativity scene showing baby Jesus on a keffiyeh removed after backlash https://www.timesofisrael.com/vatican-nativity-scene-showing-baby-jesus-on-a-keffiyeh-removed-after-backlash/

In 2022 Counterweight, the organization that Helen Pluckrose founded and that was absorbed into the Institute for Liberal Values had a virtual conference on Alternatives to Diversity and Inclusion. Starting in 2025, we will be rolling out one talk a month that was presented at the conference. We sit down with the original presenters throughout 2025 to see what has changed since 2022. With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives seemingly on the chopping block, we are curious to hear what our original participants are witnessing and experiencing on the ground. Is DEI really dead or just in remission? Are there healthy alternatives to DEI that we should consider, or do we throw the baby out with the bathwater and wipe our hands clean? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments.This month Jennifer Richmond interviews Zander Keig.  In his update to his original talk on Liberal Approaches to Diversity and Inclusion, where he shared elegant ways to emphasize heterodox views in trans care, Zander updates us on how the conversation on trans identity has changed over the past three years. Zander continues to approach the conversation always centering the individual and the search for “third spaces” to navigate “third rail” issues. Zander reviews some big changes over the past three years, including the recently discussed science that suggests that rapid and rabid adherence to sex change as a solution for exploring gender identity, may need reconsideration. Unfortunately, what has not changed is the polarization that continues to hijack the conversation, making genuine progress elusive.You can find his original presentation here: https://youtu.be/fJxCDJMPwvY

In this week's episode we honor the importance of men and masculine traits for a functioning society and human survival, for productive and enjoyable interactions, and for the sake of diversity. That's right, Nafees Alam joins Elizabeth to talk about men--men in the gym, men in the classroom, men and ideology, men's portrayal in the media, masculinity, and relationships. We use as a jumping off point an article about the importance of both belonging and uniqueness. The author argues that young men may feel excluded and unvalued in the current socio-political environment.  When society's focus shifts to include and pay tribute to the distinctiveness of some (e.g. women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+), the special and important contributions of other individuals and groups may naturally be set aside. Elizabeth and Nafees admit to seeing the basic human needs of belonging and uniqueness reflected in their own behavioral choices and preferences and wonder if this an unavoidable cycle inherent to human societal development.  If so, can we all (particularly men in today's society) find ways to define and nurture our own sense of belonging and uniqueness so that cycles will be less personally and socially costly?  Nafees helps us close on a positive note because above all, he believes in a resilient society.Podcast notesVersteegen, P. L. (2025). Trump Voters' social position in U.S. Society: Uniqueness and radical‐right support. Political Psychology, 46(1), 145–165. https://dcjournal.com/how-toxic-masculinity-becomes-necessary-masculinityhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pop-culture-mental-health/202502/celebrating-strong-independent-menPlease consider donating to the Institute for Liberal Values, a 501c3 non-profit organization at ilvalues.org. All donations go to support our continued programming to realize our mission to provide the skills and support required to build community where there has been division, encourage free expression where there has been censorship, and foster optimism where there is fear.

In this bonus episode, we share the recording of our Liberal Values in Practice livestream about transgender sports policies. The panelists, Social Work Professor Nafees Alam, Psychotherapist Stella O'Malley, and author and Social Worker Zander Keig, discuss the nuance and complexities of balancing competitive fairness with inclusivity. They explore scientific research, share their relevant lived experiences, examine multiple perspectives, and consider policy frameworks that aim to protect the dignity and opportunities of all athletes. Concerns about competitive equity and transgender rights are explored with respect and a commitment to liberal values. Resources: Point / Counterpoint: Transgender Sport Participation Policy, Matt Moore and Nafees Alam: https://openjournals.bsu.edu/sportsocialworkjournal/article/view/4192/2175The Third Space: A Nonconformist's Guide to the Universe, Zander Keig: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Space-Nonconformists-Guide-Universe/dp/1613431686

 In 2022 Counterweight, the organization that Helen Pluckrose founded and that was absorbed into the Institute for Liberal Values had a virtual conference on Alternatives to Diversity and Inclusion. Starting in 2025, we will be rolling out one talk a month that was presented at the conference. We sit down with the original presenters throughout 2025 to see what has changed since 2022. With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives seemingly on the chopping block, we are curious to hear what our original participants are witnessing and experiencing on the ground. Is DEI really dead or just in remission? Are there healthy alternatives to DEI that we should consider, or do we throw the baby out with the bathwater and wipe our hands clean? What do you think? This month Jennifer Richmond interviews Will Reusch.  In his update to her original talk on Liberal Approaches to Diversity and Inclusion, where he shared practical tips for difficult conversations and communicating across divides, Will shares with us his latest work on how to Brainwash-proof kids. Despite DEI being on the wane across America, Will tells us that they are now too often baked into K12 academic standards, making them more difficult to dismiss. As education becomes more decentralized with the rise of new school opportunities, Will is taking the momentum to move education from an obedience model that values compliance over curiosity, with his own online courses. His ultimate aim in creating Patterdox is the pursuit of truth that rewards curiosity and critical thinking. You can find his original conference presentation here: https://youtu.be/ZCogWT-6N3EPodcast Notes:Will's socials:https://www.instagram.com/willreusch/https://x.com/teecherreuschWebsite: www.patterdox.comThe Brainwash Proof masterclass can be accessed here:  https://patterdox.com/masterclassGender: https://youtu.be/-NW6J0uzpXI?si=q9LQKgCWlLYTi0Em Critical Social Justice: https://youtu.be/XaC3ObDSqzQ?si=IYucpCz6Sx8kg2oQ 

In this week's episode Mike and Elizabeth discuss an article that provides a brief history of how tyrants break confidence in democracy by destroying public trust in institutions, and attacking the government as wasteful and incompetent.  The author (Anthony Brunello) describes the tactic of cutting government to ensure it is less effective, thus making it easier to sell the idea that government fails us and only a strongman can salvage what is left.  We discuss the author's take on Project 2025, American culture wars, and religion. Along the way, Mike helps Elizabeth understand some terminology (NeoLiberal and NeoConservative) and political history.  Elizabeth worries that a quote attributed to Kissinger, " . . . people who have become accustomed to stability can't bring themselves to believe what is happening when faced with a revolutionary power and are therefore ineffective in opposing it," is all too apt apt, but Mike ends on a high note.  He believes that American democracy is strong and will survive the current challenges.   Podcast notesBrunello, A. R. (2025). The Damage Done: A Mandate to Demolish America's Progress Toward a More Perfect Union.World Affairs, 188(1), e12056.Please consider donating to the Institute for Liberal Values, a 501c3 non-profit organization at ilvalues.org. All donations go to support our continued programming to realize our mission to provide the skills and support required to build community where there has been division, encourage free expression where there has been censorship, and foster optimism where there is fear.

In this week's episode frequent contributors Mark Horowitz, Nafees Alam join Elizabeth to discuss quality college teaching and how it is measured. University students typically complete one of several commercially available evaluation forms at the end of each semester.  Administrators use responses to evaluate faculty for reappointment, tenure, and for other forms of recognition. The research on student evaluations of teaching has been mixed, but overwhelmingly show at best a weak relationship between teaching evaluations and student learning. The author of a recent paper revisited prior work and used a variety of data analytic techniques to debunk the usefulness of student evaluations all together. The author, Bob Uttl, describes these evaluations as a highway to hell, as they fuel faculty popularity contests over merit. Mark, Nafees and Elizabeth can find little to disagree with, and each adds their own examples of documented confounds such as whether the course is considered easy, has lenient policies, or an attractive teacher (better ratings), versus more difficult, is science or math oriented, or the teacher has an accent (lower ratings).  We try to end on a high note by suggesting different methods, but we admit that a definition of good teaching is elusive and far too nuanced to be captured by a single measure or snapshot in time. Podcast notesUttl, B. (2024) Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET): Why the Emperor Has No Clothes and What We Should Do About It. Hu Arenas 7, 403–437.Please consider donating to the Institute for Liberal Values, a 501c3 non-profit organization at ilvalues.org. All donations go to support our continued programming to realize our mission to provide the skills and support required to build community where there has been division, encourage free expression where there has been censorship, and foster optimism where there is fear.

In this week's episode Elizabeth and Matt start by discussing an Op-Ed about the dangers of demonizing Donald Trump. The author (David Scharfenberg) reminds us that when we label a person or group as evil we tend to look away.  We may focus on fighting against an enemy, dehumanize, and become more afraid than proactive.  We also do not learn.  Elizabeth reveals that she chose the article because she recognized her own biases in the description. She admits to demonizing both ideological extremes, and feels squeezed by the potential threats.  Matt first suggests that we try to find shared values to remind ourselves of our common humanity.  Elizabeth is very skeptical of that strategy, but is more receptive to assurances that we can turn to our own core values and principles for respite and strength. This episode is a little bit of talk therapy for the politically exhausted.Podcast notesBoston Globe Article: "Dealing with the Devil" by David Scharfenberg https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?artguid=9b0cb8e2-4801-487e-8fa9-dbf0fd531d03&appcode=BOSGLO&eguid=2df733aa-711b-4c1c-8cf4-bb49b7d95a38&pnum=110#ProSocial Workers is committed to creating a viewpoint inclusive and politically diverse environment for social workers and other helping professionals.  Professionals can find support and continuing education at ProSocialWorkers.com.  Please consider donating to the Institute for Liberal Values, a 501c3 non-profit organization at ilvalues.org. All donations go to support our continued programming to realize our mission to provide the skills and support required to build community where there has been division, encourage free expression where there has been censorship, and foster optimism where there is fear.

The co-authors of "Letters in Black and White" found common ground in their frustration with America's polarized racial discourse. Our conversation explored provocative ideas like "Blackness as oppression"—a concept that shook Wink's foundational beliefs about identity—and Jen's jarring return to an America where diversity training often stifled genuine dialogue.We challenged simplistic narratives of "privilege," examined the controversial topic of reparations (with Wink offering a compelling case for Black agency over victimhood), and questioned how society's racial scripts influence our thinking. Throughout our discussion, we highlighted the power of curiosity and personal storytelling to bridge seemingly insurmountable divides—inviting listeners to reconsider their own perspectives on race and identity in America.Winkfield Twyman and Jennifer Richmond are co-authors of Letters in Black and White: A New Correspondence on Race in America.A former law professor and current author, Winkfield (Wink) Franklin Twyman, Jr. is a southern writer from a small-town suburb outside of Richmond, Virginia. Wink lived on Twyman Road until the age of eight. Everyone on Twyman Road was a Twyman. A graduate of the University of Virginia and Harvard Law School, Wink has penned articles and essays in the South Carolina Law Review, the Virginia Tax Review, the National Black Law Journal, the St. Croix Review, the Pennsylvania Law Review, the Intellectual Conservative, The Civil War in Pennsylvania: The African American Experience, the Richmond Times Dispatch, the Chicago Tribune, and the New York Post. Wink identifies as an American Native to Virginia. Follow him on Substack or his personal or professional Facebook page.A former professor at Trinity University on Chinese Politics and Vice President of International Projects for Stratford, Jennifer Richmond now serves as the Executive Director and Co-founder of the Institute for Liberal Values. 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This week Jennifer Richmond and Angel Eduardo continue their conversation on faith and liberalism. The main question we tackle in this conversation is: do we need religion? Jennifer credits her faith to her “upward aim” and “striving” and doubts that she would approach life with such a conviction without her faith. Angel says that he can accomplish this same quest for moral “goodness” without the “baggage” of religion. Instead of “systematizing” his moral objectives to the Bible or Christian principles, Angel takes the good from innumerable stories that span history. What we both know, albeit from different perspectives, is that we are all a collection of miracles. We end the conversation promising to continue the discussion and will do so in our live March Liberalism in Practice Panel Discussion on March 27 at 7pm ET. We hope you can join us.In the meantime, please consider donating to the Institute for Liberal Values, a 501c3 non-profit organization at ilvalues.org. All donations go to support our continued programming to realize our mission to provide the skills and support required to build community where there has been division, encourage free expression where there has been censorship, and foster optimism where there is fear.Podcast Resources:Cross Purposes Book Club: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_YD42csnK6eXuY1nCI7Yc-OPFzAygC1ZJesus and Superman: A Faith and Liberalism Series with Angel Eduardo: https://youtu.be/C6CZvlWqETc

In 2022 Counterweight, the organization that Helen Pluckrose founded and that was absorbed into the Institute for Liberal Values had a virtual conference on Alternatives to Diversity and Inclusion. Starting in 2025, we will be rolling out one talk a month that was presented at the conference. We sit down with the original presenters throughout 2025 to see what has changed since 2022. With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives seemingly on the chopping block, we are curious to hear what our original participants are witnessing and experiencing on the ground. Is DEI really dead or just in remission? Are there healthy alternatives to DEI that we should consider, or do we throw the baby out with the bathwater and wipe our hands clean? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments.This month Jennifer Richmond interviews Ellie Avishai. In her update to her original talk on Liberal Approaches to Diversity and Inclusion, Ellie reminds us that is always our job to be truth seekers despite which way the winds shift. And our conversation shifts from its original emphasis on DEI in the workplace to DEI in schools. In her original talk she underlines the importance of having clarity for workplace values, here we talk about clarity of purpose in our schools. So, just what is the purpose of schools? Well, the answer is complicated and varied, but if Ellie could boil it down to one thing, it would be the development of democratic citizens. The ultimate aim of education is to develop the intellectual capacity and curiosity to engage people different from oneself, and that is exactly the work she does as the Director of the Mill Center at UATX. You can find her original conference presentation here: https://youtu.be/kGE6TsZ00mMPodcast Notes:Public Goods, Private Goods: The American Struggle over Educational Goals, David Labaree, American Educational Research Journal, Vol 34, No 1 (Spring 1997) pp. 39 - 81.The Mill Institute: https://www.uaustin.org/mill

In 2022 Counterweight, the organization that Helen Pluckrose founded and that was absorbed into the Institute for Liberal Values had a virtual conference on Alternatives to Diversity and Inclusion. Starting in 2025, we will be rolling out one talk a month that was presented at the conference. We sit down with the original presenters throughout 2025 to see what has changed since 2022. With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives seemingly on the chopping block, we are curious to hear what our original participants are witnessing and experiencing on the ground. Is DEI really dead or just in remission? Are there healthy alternatives to DEI that we should consider, or do we throw the baby out with the bathwater and wipe our hands clean? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments. This week Elizabeth Spievak interviews Angel Eduardo. This interview took place in late 2024, so his views may have changed over the course of the past few months, but in update to his original talk on Liberal Approaches to Diversity and Inclusion, Angel tells us that buying into DEI was like buying a car that is a lemon. We should still buy cars, just not lemons. The best way to create the unity that was the kindest interpretation of some of the DEI movement, is not to dismiss the effort to value diversity and inclusion, but rather to learn to “star-man” our fellow citizens, embracing the best version of our humanity. You can find his original conference presentation here: https://youtu.be/55nDT-9HZws

The sale of The Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper and a bastion of liberal values in Britain's media landscape, was approved despite two days of strike action from journalists. The Scott Trust, the owner of the Guardian Media Group, which includes The Observer and its sister paper The Guardian, said the sale to Tortoise Media was expected to be signed in December. The Scott Trust said it would invest in Tortoise Media, becoming a key shareholder, and take a seat on both its editorial and commercial boards. Tortoise has also committed to safeguarding journalistic freedom and the editorial independence of The Observer, undertaking to honor the “liberal values and journalistic standards” of the Scott Trust in its editorial code. Tortoise was launched in 2019 by James Harding, a former editor of The London Times and director of news at the BBC, and the former U.S. ambassador to London, Matthew Barzun. Harding said The Observer name represents “the best of liberal, pioneering journalism,” and promised readers that “we will do all we can to live up to its history as a defender of human dignity and to give it a new lease of life as a powerful, progressive voice in the world.” Ole Jacob Sunde, who chairs the Scott Trust, said The Observer needed “an ally to be sufficiently funded, long-term in nature, and respect editorial independence and liberal values.” Journalists at both The Guardian, which publishes print editions between Monday and Saturday and has a deep digital footprint around the world, and The Observer, have protested the sale and went on a 48-hour strike. Giao Pacey, a partner at media and entertainment law firm Simkins LLP, said The Observer's new leadership will have to be careful in safeguarding the value of the newspaper, which is intrinsically linked to its brand, established over centuries. “Once the sale is completed, the leadership team will need to strike the right balance between preserving the legacy, culture, and integrity of the business while ensuring that it has sufficient resources and support to thrive in a rapidly evolving market,” said Pacey. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Sasha and Stella welcome writers Carrie Clark and Helen Pluckrose to the show for thoughtful and provocative dialogue, critically examining the intersections of identity, sex-based rights, mental health, and societal influences. Drawing from both personal experiences and professional insights, they explore complex and sensitive ideas around self-expression, feminism, and gender, encouraging a nuanced and reflective perspective. The conversation also delves into the controversy following Genspect's 2023 Bigger Picture Conference in Denver, known as "Blue Dress Gate," unpacking the cultural and social tensions surrounding the event.For links and resources relevant to this episode, access the full show notes at https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/episode-191 Buy Our Book – When Kids Say They're Trans: A Guide for Thoughtful Parents at https://whenkidssaytheyretrans.com/ Join Our Listener Community to Access Exclusive Content at https://www.widerlenspod.com/   Support the Show at https://www.widerlenspod.com/p/support-the-show   Join the conversation on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@widerlenspod  For more information about Sasha's & Stella's parent coaching membership groups, visit:Sasha Ayad: https://sashaayad.com/parenting-coaching   Stella O'Malley: http://www.stellaomalley.com/parent-coaching  To learn more about our sponsors, visit:Therapy First at https://www.therapyfirst.org/  Genspect at https://genspect.org/  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.widerlenspod.com/subscribe   This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.widerlenspod.com/subscribe

Welcome to another episode in which co-hosts and co-founders of 1776 Forward, Joia & Chris, speak with one of the Board Members of the Institute of Liberal Values, David Bernstein. David shares his experiences growing up in a politically liberal environment and how his belief in free speech was shaped by personal and historical events. He also emphasizes the importance of free speech in society, the challenges posed by cancel culture, the need for a cultural shift to support open dialogue, and the critical role of education in shaping future generations' understanding of liberal values.   Get your copy of David's book “Woke Antisemitism” at https://jilv.org/book/

We left our Critical vs Classical Social Justice in Social Work panel discussion wanting more and were inspired to do a series of follow ups! The third week each of the upcoming months, we will focus on a related topic, with guests, personal stories, and the latest research on the state of social work education. In case you missed it, we are re-releasing the panel discussion as a Bonus episode of the Dissidents Podcast. Our co-host is panelist and LSW Matt Watson from our ILV partner, ProSocial Workers. In this bonus episode, we share the recording of our Liberal Values in Practice livestream about the state of social work practice and education. You will hear panelists answer a series of questions, including whether the dominance of left-leaning practitioners and narratives of oppressed/oppressor groups are compatible with The National Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics. *ProSocial Workers is committed to creating a viewpoint inclusive and politically diverse environment for social workers and other helping professionals. Professionals can find support and continuing education at ProSocialWorkers.com.*

Originally Recorded August 14th, 2024 About Mika Hackner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mika-hackner-54a57a88 Check out Mika's article in the Jewish Journal, titled “Anti-Palestinian Racism” Is Coming Soon to a School Near You": https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/372753/anti-palestinian-racism-is-coming-soon-to-a-school-near-you/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit musicallyspeaking.substack.com

Today's episode features what turns out to be a succinct masterclass in public speaking as Chris and Joia chat with Zander Keig, one of the senior leaders of the Institute for Liberal Values and an expert public speaker with over 30 years of experience. Zander discusses his early involvement in advocating for gay and lesbian rights in the 1980s (and the importance of freedom of speech in articulating those demands) as well as his experience as a conscientious objector in the military. He provides a framework and tips for effective communication and encourages listeners to find like-minded individuals and organizations to support their advocacy for free speech.   Listen to Zander's podcast, The Umbrella Hour, at: https://ukhealthradio.com/program/the-umbrella-hour/

#ANTISEMITISM: Decentering and other bullying. - Dr. Mika Hackner is Senior Research Associate at the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values. https://jewishinsider.com/2024/08/jewish-institute-for-liberal-values-report-teachers-union-anti-israel-activism/ 1860 Jerusalem

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Japan, asking what the change in national leadershp means for the defense of Taiwan and the Philippines from the PLA predators... CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 #JAPAN: Doubts continue about the Taiwan Policy in the event of war. Grant Newsham, WHEN CHINA ATTACKS. 915-930 #AFGHANISTAN: The withdrawal gave away Central Asia to Beijing and Moscow. Cliff May FDD 930-945 #SCALAREPORT: China unemployment for the well-to-do and desperate. Chris Riegel, #Stratacache. Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @Stratacache. 945-1000 #Econ102: In praise of "price-gouging" John Cochrane, Hoover Institution SECOND HOUR 10-1015 ISRAEL: Iran loses face. John Hannah is the Randi & Charles Wax Senior Fellow at JINSA's Gemunder Center for Defense and Strategy. He served in senior foreign policy positions for both Democratic and Republican administrations. 1015-1030 #ANTISEMITISM: Decentering and other bullying. Dr. Mika Hackner is Senior Research Associate at the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values. 1030-1045 #SYRIA: Darkness visible. Andrew Tabler is the Martin J. Gross Senior Fellow in the Linda and Tony Rubin Program on Arab Politics at The Washington Institute, where he focuses on Syria and U.S. policy in the Levant. 1045-1100 #GAZA: Urban warfare Italy 1943-44: Gaza 2023-24. 2:15 PM - John Spencer is a retired United States Army officer, researcher of urban warfare, and author. He currently serves as the chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute, co-director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project Podcast, at West Point. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 #MEXICO: AMLO vs the Courts. Mary Anastasia O'Grady WSJ 1115-1130 #RUSSIA: All banks are fearful of secondary sanctions, even China's. Michael Bernstam, Hoover. 1130-1145 #ENERGY: Baseload power and the necessity for natural gas far into the century. Bud Weinstein, RealClearEnergy. 1145-1200 #TEXAS: Brittle distribution counting of wooden poles that fall down. Bud Weinstein, RealClearEnergy. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #MRMarket: Republicrats on trade, industrial policy, spending. Veronique de Rugy, Mercatus Center 1215-1230 #CANADA: Does Ottawa support freedom of speech? Conrad Black, National Post 1230-1245 #HotelMars: China selling war satellites to Iran? Rick Fisher, David Livingston 1245-100 am #HOTELMARS: China and cislunar supremacy. Rick Fisher, David Livingston

In the second of our two-part series, Jennifer Richmond and Winkfield Twyman, Jr. talk with Brent Hamachek about his book Dissidently Speaking. As self-proclaimed Dissidents in their own book, Letters in Black and White, Jen and Wink were excited to hear from Brent on how he defines “dissidently speaking.”  In this episode, we work to define labels like “left,” and “right,” examine how we've co-opted terms (e.g. communism and liberalism), explore the manipulation of slogan words (e.g. marginalization and woke), discuss a variety of ethics, including objective ethics, “Tootsie Roll” ethics, and the “Golden Rule,” and emphasize the power of metaphor. Join us for a conversation on how we can “sober up” from our conflict addictions and just… do better. Podcast Resources: Dissidently Speaking, Brent Hamacheck: https://www.amazon.com/Dissidently-Speaking-Change-Words-War/dp/1962578089/ Letters in Black and White, Jennifer Richmond & Winkfield Twyman, Jr.: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Black-White-Correspondence-America/dp/1634312368/ Black Enterprise, Or, How I Became Black, Winkfield Twyman, Jr.: https://twyman.substack.com/p/black-enterprise-magazine-or-how Yes, the Term “Far-Right” is Frequently Abused, Helen Pluckrose: https://substack.com/@helenpluckrose/p-147330524 Matthew Henson, This Week in Black History, Institute for Liberal Values: https://institute-for-liberal-values.circle.so/c/this-week-in-black-history/august-week-2 The Prince, Niccolo Michiavelli: https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Niccol%C3%B2-Machiavelli/dp/B08WZHBPW6/

In today's episode, Chris and Joia interview Dr. Brandy Shufutinsky, who has been the Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values. Brandy discusses the importance of free speech and the erosion of this right in recent years, which makes us become more “robot-like”. She also emphasizes the need for education on democratic values and free speech in K-12 schools.   Learn more at: https://jilv.org/

In this bonus episode, we share the recording of our Liberal Values in Practice livestream about the current state of libraries and librarianship, including comparisons to McCarthy era fears. Library professionals Pamela Hayes-Bohanan, Sara Hartman-Caverly and Caroline Nappo define McCarthyism in both its historic and contemporary contexts and its relationship to library work.  The panelists answered a series of questions about the exponential rise of book challenges from both the left and the right, funding pressures, author de-platforming, as well as biases in publishing and collection practices.     Podcast Notes This bonus episode is one of a series of panel discussions ILV hosts monthly. Learn how you can participate in live discussions by visiting ILValues.org, signing up for our newsletter, or visiting us on Circle for access to past events and notice about upcoming events. American Library Association reports record number of unique book titles challenged in 2023: https://www.ala.org/bbooks/book-ban-data ‘My Heart Sank': In Maine, a Challenge to a Book, and to a Town's Self-Image Wealthy, liberal-leaning Blue Hill prided itself on staying above the fray — until the library stocked a book that drew anger from the left:  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/03/us/libraries-book-bans.html

In this bonus episode, we share the recording of our Liberal Values in Practice livestream with Helen Pluckrose. ILV Director Jen Richmond and Dissidents Podcast hosts Mike and Elizabeth discuss Helen's new book, The Counterweight Handbook: Principled Strategies for Surviving and Defeating Critical Social Justice - at Work, in Schools, and Beyond. We ask Helen what Liberalism means. We also ask what Critical Social Justice is, whether it remains a genuine threat, and what the average person can do when faced with an ethical choice between silent submission to ideological pressures and often very risky opposition. There is no better person to answer these questions, and the new handbook cuts through the jargon of critical theory to help readers decide how best to stand up for their individual liberties and universal rights. Podcast Notes: This bonus episode is one of a series of panel discussions ILV hosts monthly. Learn how you can participate in live discussions by visiting ILValues.org, signing up for our newsletter, or visiting us on Circle for access to past events and notice about upcoming events. FIRE on Elizabeth's story George Orwell on the proper making of tea

In this episode, co-hosts Chris and Joia are delighted to talk with one of the Fellows of the Institute for Liberal Values, Elizabeth Spievak. Elizabeth shares her journey as a free speech advocate, highlighting the impact of cancel culture on her academic work and the importance of free speech in research and academic freedom. She emphasizes the need for civics education and support for those facing cancellation. The conversation delves into the challenges and impact of cancel culture on individuals and the importance of preserving free speech in society. You might also know Elizabeth as one of the co-hosts of The Dissidents podcast   See: https://ilvalues.org/podcast/

In this episode of the Z3 Project Podcast, join host Rabbi Amitai Fraiman in discussion with David Bernstein, founder of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values and author of "Woke Antisemitism: How a Progressive Ideology Harms the Jews." Together they discuss the perceived challenges posed by progressive ideologies to Jewish values and community discourse. David reflects on the necessity of reviving nuanced, centrist dialogue and addressing the fears within the Jewish community. The conversation underscores the importance of open debate, the dangers of social media polarization, and the need for coalition-building to preserve diverse perspectives and robust public discourse. Tune in to hear Bernstein's perspective on the future of Jewish communal identity, as well as practical steps for fostering inclusive and meaningful dialogue. About our guest: David Bernstein A passionate advocate of the free expression of ideas, Bernstein is past President and CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs and former executive director of the David Project. He is the author of “Woke Antisemitism: How a Progressive Ideology Harms Jews.” Follow Z3 here: Instagram - instagram.com/z3project/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@z3project LinkedIn- linkedin.com/company/z3-project Facebook - facebook.com/Z3Project/ Twitter - twitter.com/Z3_Project Website - z3project.org/

In this Legacies of Black Pioneers series of the Dissidents Podcast, Winkfield Twyman, Jr. and Jennifer Richmond speak with Professor Glenn Loury on his newly released book, Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative. We discuss authenticity, individualism, enterprise, faith, and end our conversation on the lively question of whether the experience of race can be equated to the encumbrance of a Soviet gulag and if retiring from race is the path to a better future or simply escapism. Sign up on Circle to be a part of our live events, join the conversations, and check out our resources for the Black Institute for Liberal Values (in collaboration with ⁠Free Black Thought⁠). Visit our ⁠website⁠ to sign up for our monthly newsletter to keep in the loop of all our new offerings. Podcast notes: Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative, Glenn Loury Self-Censorship in Public Discourse: A Theory of "Political Correctness" and Related Phenomena,Glenn Loury Letters in Black & White: A New Correspondence on Race, Jennifer Richmond & Winkfield Twyman, Jr. The Raceless Antiracist: Why Ending Race Is the Future of Antiracism, Sheena Mason The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America, Coleman Hughes On Being Color-Blah with Angel Eduardo The Power of the Powerless, Vaclav Havel The Gulag Archipelago and The Wisdom of Aledsandr Solzhenitsyn, Academy of Ideas

Why is antisemitism dismissed in a way that other forms of racism are not? What makes hatred of the Jewish people so palatable? This week, David Bernstein, founder of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values, speaks about the growth of global antisemitism. His analysis of the role of politics in antisemitism from college campuses to city streets will help you ... Read More The post Antisemitism Knows No Party: Interview w/ David Bernstein | June 29, 2024 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Join co-hosts Chris and Joia and get to know one of the founders and board members of the Institute for Liberal Values, Jennifer Richmond. Jennifer believes we are at our best when protecting individual rights and freedoms. Hear her stories and discover how Jen's background in International Relations has shaped her understanding and advocacy for Free Speech. And don't forget to check out the book she recently co-wrote with W.F. Twyman, Jr: Letters in Black and White: A New Correspondence on Race in America   See: https://ilvalues.org/

Many cultural critics have expressed a mounting concern about prevalent attitudes that promote fragile mentalities, potentially crippling a generation and leaving them underprepared for the demands of adult life. Today's roundtable panel brings together experts in mental health, social work, and social-emotional learning to discuss these concerns. How do narratives about our ability to bounce back from adversity shape our mental health and impact our outcomes? The discussion touches on the importance of self-awareness and the practice of mindfulness in strengthening our emotional resilience. But what happens when our nervous system goes haywire, and we can't trust our emotions? How do we navigate through moments of distress and disorientation? The guests share personal experiences and insights on how to cultivate mental fitness in a world filled with fear and self-censorship. Join us as we unravel the complexities of emotional well-being and resilience in the modern age.Jake Wiskerchen, LMFT owns and operates Zephyr Wellness in northern Nevada and serves on the board of Walk the Talk America. His emotional functioning videos mentioned in this episode can be found here. Follow him at Twitter/X: @jakewisk Zander Keig, LCSW, is an award-winning social worker, speaker, caregiver, and educator who presents sought-after emotional well-being webinars and hosts the popular Umbrella Hour podcast. Zander co-founded the LGBTQ Caregiver Center, publishes change-maker stories at Third Space Press, and serves as a Caregiving.com LGBT Expert and Pride 365 Champion.Jason Littlefield is an educator and advocate for personal well-being and societal well-being. He is the author of Empowered Humanity Theory: A Framework For An Empowering And Dignified Life. He's served more than years in public education in the capacity of teacher/coach, assistant principal and Social Emotional Learning. Jason has impacted students globally, including in Taiwan, China, and Benin, Africa. He works to reduce human division and promote personal well-being through EmpowerED Pathways, Free Black Thought, and The Institute for Liberal Values.Books mentioned in this episode:"The Psychology of Emotions" by Carroll IzardPrevious episodes mentioned:Jake Wiskerchen: episodes 2 & 97Zander Keig: 38Jason Littlefield: 46Sara Stockton: 93TALK TO ME: book a discovery call.LOCALS: Ask questions of me & guests; get early access to new episodes + exclusive content. Join my community.SUPPORT THE SHOW: subscribe, like, comment, & share or donate.DO NO HARM: join our community of concerned professionals.EIGHTSLEEP: Take $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover with code SOMETHERAPIST.ORGANIFI: Take 20% off Organifi with code SOMETHERAPIST.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. Follow us on X @2022affirmation or Instagram at @affirmationgeneration. SHOW NOTES & transcript with help from SwellAI.MUSIC: Thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude & permission.  To support this show, please leave a rating & review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe, like, comment & share via my YouTube channel. Or recommend this to a friend!Learn more about Do No Harm.Take $200 off your EightSleep Pod Pro Cover with code SOMETHERAPIST at EightSleep.com.Take 20% off all superfood beverages with code SOMETHERAPIST at Organifi.Check out my shop for book recommendations + wellness products.Show notes & transcript provided with the help of SwellAI.Special thanks to Joey Pecoraro for our theme song, “Half Awake,” used with gratitude and permission.Watch NO WAY BACK: The Reality of Gender-Affirming Care (our medical ethics documentary, formerly known as Affirmation Generation). Stream the film or purchase a DVD. Use code SOMETHERAPIST to take 20% off your order. Follow us on X @2022affirmation or Instagram at @affirmationgeneration.Have a question for me? Looking to go deeper and discuss these ideas with other listeners? Join my Locals community! Members get to ask questions I will respond to in exclusive, members-only livestreams, post questions for upcoming guests to answer, plus other perks TBD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tune in here to this Thursday edition of the Brett Winterble Show!   Brett kicks off the program by talking about New York shifting from a socialist safe space to potentially a red state after seeing how these leftist policies effect daily life for New Yorkers. The once great city has turned into an open air drug market where drug addicts and filth line the streets under the leadership of the left.  We're joined by the founder of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values, David Bernstein, to talk about the rise of antisemitism at American universities and how these universities became a bastion for radical ideologies.  Beth Troutman from Good Morning BT is also here for this Thursday's episode of Crossing the Streams. Brett and Beth talk about the SCOTUS hearing and presidential immunity. Beth also shares what she and Bo have coming up tomorrow on Good Morning BT!  Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Brandy delve into the vital work carried out by the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values on the ground, emphasizing the tangible impact JILV has in various communities. They address the experiences of Jewish parents across the country who experience antisemitism launched in an ideological curriculum.

"What happened in Hong Kong is not an anomaly but a warning" - Hong Kong Human Rights defender Chow Hang Tung, speech written from prison upon receiving a human rights award. In our interview today, I spoke with Professor Michael C. Davis, author of Freedom Undone: The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong (AAS and Columbia UP, 2024). In his latest book, he writes about how one of the world's most free-wheeling cities has transitioned from a vibrant global center of culture and finance into an illiberal regime. We spoke about the progressive shifts towards authoritarian governance in Hong Kong's post-colonial period, leading up to the introduction of the National Security Law of 2020, and the rapid erosion of human rights and liberal freedoms since. Professor Davis explained the significance of Hong Kong's new domestic National Security Law, introduced last week, and its implications for the erosion of global democratic institutions globally.  Professor Michael C. Davis is a former long-time professor at the University of Hong Kong and prior to that at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he taught course on human rights and constitutional development. He is currently a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars, a Senior Research Associate at the Weatherhead East Asia Institute at Columbia University, and a Professor of Law and International Affairs at O.P. Jindal Global University in India. He also enjoys research affiliations at New York University and the University of Notre Dame.  You can listen to our earlier interview, about Professor Davis' book, Making Hong Kong China: The Rollback of Human Rights and the Rule of Law (Columbia UP, 2020) here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

"What happened in Hong Kong is not an anomaly but a warning" - Hong Kong Human Rights defender Chow Hang Tung, speech written from prison upon receiving a human rights award. In our interview today, I spoke with Professor Michael C. Davis, author of Freedom Undone: The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong (AAS and Columbia UP, 2024). In his latest book, he writes about how one of the world's most free-wheeling cities has transitioned from a vibrant global center of culture and finance into an illiberal regime. We spoke about the progressive shifts towards authoritarian governance in Hong Kong's post-colonial period, leading up to the introduction of the National Security Law of 2020, and the rapid erosion of human rights and liberal freedoms since. Professor Davis explained the significance of Hong Kong's new domestic National Security Law, introduced last week, and its implications for the erosion of global democratic institutions globally.  Professor Michael C. Davis is a former long-time professor at the University of Hong Kong and prior to that at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he taught course on human rights and constitutional development. He is currently a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars, a Senior Research Associate at the Weatherhead East Asia Institute at Columbia University, and a Professor of Law and International Affairs at O.P. Jindal Global University in India. He also enjoys research affiliations at New York University and the University of Notre Dame.  You can listen to our earlier interview, about Professor Davis' book, Making Hong Kong China: The Rollback of Human Rights and the Rule of Law (Columbia UP, 2020) here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

"What happened in Hong Kong is not an anomaly but a warning" - Hong Kong Human Rights defender Chow Hang Tung, speech written from prison upon receiving a human rights award. In our interview today, I spoke with Professor Michael C. Davis, author of Freedom Undone: The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong (AAS and Columbia UP, 2024). In his latest book, he writes about how one of the world's most free-wheeling cities has transitioned from a vibrant global center of culture and finance into an illiberal regime. We spoke about the progressive shifts towards authoritarian governance in Hong Kong's post-colonial period, leading up to the introduction of the National Security Law of 2020, and the rapid erosion of human rights and liberal freedoms since. Professor Davis explained the significance of Hong Kong's new domestic National Security Law, introduced last week, and its implications for the erosion of global democratic institutions globally.  Professor Michael C. Davis is a former long-time professor at the University of Hong Kong and prior to that at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he taught course on human rights and constitutional development. He is currently a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars, a Senior Research Associate at the Weatherhead East Asia Institute at Columbia University, and a Professor of Law and International Affairs at O.P. Jindal Global University in India. He also enjoys research affiliations at New York University and the University of Notre Dame.  You can listen to our earlier interview, about Professor Davis' book, Making Hong Kong China: The Rollback of Human Rights and the Rule of Law (Columbia UP, 2020) here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

"What happened in Hong Kong is not an anomaly but a warning" - Hong Kong Human Rights defender Chow Hang Tung, speech written from prison upon receiving a human rights award. In our interview today, I spoke with Professor Michael C. Davis, author of Freedom Undone: The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong (AAS and Columbia UP, 2024). In his latest book, he writes about how one of the world's most free-wheeling cities has transitioned from a vibrant global center of culture and finance into an illiberal regime. We spoke about the progressive shifts towards authoritarian governance in Hong Kong's post-colonial period, leading up to the introduction of the National Security Law of 2020, and the rapid erosion of human rights and liberal freedoms since. Professor Davis explained the significance of Hong Kong's new domestic National Security Law, introduced last week, and its implications for the erosion of global democratic institutions globally.  Professor Michael C. Davis is a former long-time professor at the University of Hong Kong and prior to that at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he taught course on human rights and constitutional development. He is currently a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars, a Senior Research Associate at the Weatherhead East Asia Institute at Columbia University, and a Professor of Law and International Affairs at O.P. Jindal Global University in India. He also enjoys research affiliations at New York University and the University of Notre Dame.  You can listen to our earlier interview, about Professor Davis' book, Making Hong Kong China: The Rollback of Human Rights and the Rule of Law (Columbia UP, 2020) here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

"What happened in Hong Kong is not an anomaly but a warning" - Hong Kong Human Rights defender Chow Hang Tung, speech written from prison upon receiving a human rights award. In our interview today, I spoke with Professor Michael C. Davis, author of Freedom Undone: The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong (AAS and Columbia UP, 2024). In his latest book, he writes about how one of the world's most free-wheeling cities has transitioned from a vibrant global center of culture and finance into an illiberal regime. We spoke about the progressive shifts towards authoritarian governance in Hong Kong's post-colonial period, leading up to the introduction of the National Security Law of 2020, and the rapid erosion of human rights and liberal freedoms since. Professor Davis explained the significance of Hong Kong's new domestic National Security Law, introduced last week, and its implications for the erosion of global democratic institutions globally.  Professor Michael C. Davis is a former long-time professor at the University of Hong Kong and prior to that at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he taught course on human rights and constitutional development. He is currently a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars, a Senior Research Associate at the Weatherhead East Asia Institute at Columbia University, and a Professor of Law and International Affairs at O.P. Jindal Global University in India. He also enjoys research affiliations at New York University and the University of Notre Dame.  You can listen to our earlier interview, about Professor Davis' book, Making Hong Kong China: The Rollback of Human Rights and the Rule of Law (Columbia UP, 2020) here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

"What happened in Hong Kong is not an anomaly but a warning" - Hong Kong Human Rights defender Chow Hang Tung, speech written from prison upon receiving a human rights award. In our interview today, I spoke with Professor Michael C. Davis, author of Freedom Undone: The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong (AAS and Columbia UP, 2024). In his latest book, he writes about how one of the world's most free-wheeling cities has transitioned from a vibrant global center of culture and finance into an illiberal regime. We spoke about the progressive shifts towards authoritarian governance in Hong Kong's post-colonial period, leading up to the introduction of the National Security Law of 2020, and the rapid erosion of human rights and liberal freedoms since. Professor Davis explained the significance of Hong Kong's new domestic National Security Law, introduced last week, and its implications for the erosion of global democratic institutions globally.  Professor Michael C. Davis is a former long-time professor at the University of Hong Kong and prior to that at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he taught course on human rights and constitutional development. He is currently a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars, a Senior Research Associate at the Weatherhead East Asia Institute at Columbia University, and a Professor of Law and International Affairs at O.P. Jindal Global University in India. He also enjoys research affiliations at New York University and the University of Notre Dame.  You can listen to our earlier interview, about Professor Davis' book, Making Hong Kong China: The Rollback of Human Rights and the Rule of Law (Columbia UP, 2020) here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

Welcome to our the new monthly series of the Dissidents Podcast on the legacies of black pioneers, brought to you by the Black Institute of Liberal Values (a joint project of ⁠Free Black Thought⁠ and the Institute for Liberal Values). In this episode, Winkfield Twyman, Jr & Jennifer Richmond, speak with Mark Brown on his common cousin with Wink, Daniel Brown. According to Wink, who writes of Daniel often in his book with Jen, Letters in Black and White, Daniel was a “founding father” for his family. Mark, Wink and Jen talk about the relevance of genealogy for seeing each other as “Old Americans”, the role of faith in this mission, the possibility of “Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome”, and the curative effects of narrative therapy and writing for coming together across the color line. Follow us on Circle for more resources and materials on black pioneers in American history. Circle Institute for Liberal Values Podcast Resources: Letters in Black and White: A New Correspondence on Race in America, Jennifer Richmond & Winkfield Twyman, Jr. Find out more about the book on Truth in Between The Dead Hand of Daniel Brown, Jennifer Richmond & Winkfield Twyman, Jr. On the Road to Oak Lawn, Winkfield Twyman, Jr. Greatness as Character, Winkfield Twyman, Jr. A Race Story, Winkfield Twyman, Jr. Find other resources, including Wink's Pioneering Black Lawyers, on the Black Institute for Liberal Values on Circle. ⁠Circle⁠

Welcome to our the first episode of our monthly series of the Dissidents Podcast on the legacies of black pioneers, brought to you by the Black Institute of Liberal Values (a joint project of Free Black Thought and the Institute for Liberal Values). In this inaugural episode, Winkfield Twyman, Jr & Jennifer Richmond, speak with Bill Paine and Tom Miller, two descendants of the first ordained black minister, Lemuel Haynes. Jen & Wink talk about what it means for people to come together across the color line in celebration of pioneering ancestors and in community as “Old Americans”. Lemuel Haynes Resources: Sketches of the Life and Character of the Rev. Lemuel Haynes, for Many Years Pastor of a Church in Rutland, and Late in Granville, New York.  Timothy Mather Cooley. Publisher: John S. Taylor, NY. 1839 Black Puritan, Black Republican The Life and Thought of Lemuel Haynes, 1753-1833. John Saillant. Oxford University Press, 2003 Lemuel Haynes, a bio-bibliography.  Richard Newman. Lambeth, Press, NY. 1984 Black preacher to white America : the collected writings of Lemuel Haynes, 1774-1833 / edited by Richard Newman; introduction by Helen MacLam ; preface by Mechal Sobel. Haynes, Lemuel, 1753-1833. Brooklyn, N.Y. : Carlson Pub., 1989 Liberty Further Extended-https://www.jstor.org/stable/1919529 John Saillant SEA Scholar of the Month June, 2023 https://www.societyofearlyamericanists.org/whats-new-announcements/sea-scholar-of-the-month-june-2023-john-saillant   https://www.jstor.org/stable/365942 "Not Only Extreme Poverty, but the Worst Kind of Orphanage": Lemuel Haynes and the Boundaries of Racial Tolerance on the Yankee Frontier, 1770-1820 Author(s): Richard D. Brown Source: The New England Quarterly , Dec., 1988, Vol. 61, No. 4 (Dec., 1988), pp. 502-518 Published by: The New England Quarterly, Inc. https://we-ha.com/memorial-to-lemuel-haynes-dedicated-in-west-hartford/ https://granbydrummer.com/2020/08/lemuel-haynes-an-eloquent-man-of-god/ https://granbydrummer.com/2020/09/lemuel-haynes-an-eloquent-man-of-god-2/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AaYsRYojDc  *The Lemuel Haynes part starts at 32:28 And another small segment from West Rutland a couple years ago https://vermonthistory.org/lemuel-haynes https://jwhamil.com/Hamil/Family.htm  (Family website)   Other related resources: Discovering Black Vermont, African American Farmers in Hinesburgh, 1790-1890. Elise A. Guyette. Vermont Historical Society. 2020 The Little Professor of Piney Woods, The Story of Professor Laurence Jones. Beth Day. Julian Messner, Inc. NY. 1956 Benjamin Banneker and Us, Eleven Generations of an American Family. Rachel Jamison Webster. Henry Holt and Company. NY. 2023 Vermont African American Heritage Trail: https://www.vermontvacation.com/~/media/files/pdfs/itineraries/vermont-african-american-heritage-trail-2015.ashx?la=en

In this week's episode Mike and Elizabeth talk about personal and institutional neutrality with academic librarian Pam Hayes-Bohanan.  While many of us think about free speech and academic freedom in the abstract, they are concrete and routine considerations for libraries and librarians.  Institutions release statements and professional organizations issue ethical guidelines, but no one knows better than librarians the often conflicting impracticalities these can pose.  We discuss the challenges of book bans, collection policies, socio-political culture, and what they mean for community and academic libraries and staff.   Institute for Liberal Values

“So at the higher education level, in colleges and universities, ethnic studies pedagogy actually doesn't align with K-12 education code,” says Brandy Shufutinsky, the director of education and community engagement at the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values, in this week's episode of The Syllabus podcast. “At the college level, you're allowed to bring in a certain level of biases, while K-12 education code says a teacher can't.” Brandy initially welcomed the idea of expanding history curricula to include ethnic studies. However, her excitement waned as she discovered the heavy ideological underpinnings within the curriculum, lacking in historical substance. Mark Oppenheimer and Brandy Shufutinsky discuss concepts like the “four eyes of oppression,” the clash between college-level ethnic studies pedagogy and K-12 education, the influence of activist groups in shaping the curriculum, and the need for an inclusive, unbiased curriculum that fosters learning over activism. Guest Bio: Brandy Shufutinsky is the director of education and community engagement at the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values. She holds a doctorate in education from the University of San Francisco in international and multicultural education and has her master's in social work from the University of Southern California.Stay informed about this podcast and all of AJU's latest programs and offerings by subscribing to our email list HERE If you'd like to support AJU and this podcast, please consider donating to us at aju.edu/donate 

Across the United States, students are rallying and advocating for their perspectives about the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. Campus conversations and environments are becoming increasingly hostile with many Jewish students reporting feeling unsafe. In this week's episode, Yehuda Kurtzer is joined by Mijal Bitton, research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America and Rosh Kehilla (communal leader) and co-founder of the Downtown Minyan in New York City to probe the term ‘safety' and how it interacts with the discomfort that a diverse, liberal education should engender. They ask: when is discomfort productive, when is it unproductive, and when does it cross the line to dangerous? They consider the purpose of universities as well as if and how Jews can continue to exist within, and even improve, systems that don't see us.    Mijal Bitton's Speech at the March on Washington  Mijal Bitton's Speech at a rally at NYU  Yascha Mounk, mentioned by Mijal Bitton  Mijal Bitton's article in opposition to the Women's March, 2019  Avishai Margalit On Compromise and On Rotten Compromises   Harper's letter on justice and open debate  Letter in response to Harper's letter   Message from Northwestern's President Schill to Senior Leadership  University of Chicago's approach to free speech - The Kalven Report (1967)  University of Chicago's “Statement,” October 9, 2023  Letter signed by 500 Columbia professors    You can now sponsor an episode of Identity/Crisis. We will acknowledge your gift on a future episode.    JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOR MORE HARTMAN IDEAS  

In this Liberal Conversation series of the Dissident's Podcast, Mike and James discuss the history of liberalism, how power is abused by those factions traditionally associated with the left and the right and how those labels are themselves arbitrary rather than principled. Institute for Liberal Values

Cherise invites Jennifer Richmond, the Co-founder and director of the Institute for Liberal Values and Author of “Letters in Black & White: A New Correspondence on Race in America,” to join her in discussing some of the major barriers to debate and political discussion we are seeing on campuses and in our society today.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Eric Weinstein about the weaponization of free speech, democracy, and tolerance; how the bedrock of Western society is being manipulated and used against us; why our traditional recourse of free markets, free speech, and democracy needs to be rethought in fighting Hamas and woke ideology; the dangers of oversimplifying complex issues; and finding solutions that respect the spirit and intent of these concepts rather than their literal interpretation alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October the 5th Brandy Shufutinsky, David Bernstein and Mike Burke met to discuss the growing problem of antisemitism on both the political left and right. Little could any of them know what was about to happen just a couple of days later on October the 7th, which was the worst attack on the Jewish people, since the Holocaust. In an addendum to the original recording, made just a few days later but in what felt like a totally different era, Mike and Brandy included a follow-up conversation on the outpourings of antisemitic madness erupting across Western world, including direct incitements to violence by academics at prestigious universities, hordes of people taking to the streets to celebrate some of the worst of atrocities of the 21st century and schools in London having to temporarily close due to the very real fear of violent mobs attacking Jewish children. Podcast Notes: Podcast notes: You can find the Coalition for Empowered Education's downloadable letter to California superintendents on the Institute for Liberal Values website.

Joe Selvaggi hosts a conversation with Johns Hopkins University Professor Yasha Mounk regarding "The Identity Trap," Mounk's latest book that delves into the origins of woke identity politics, its potential impact on classical liberal values, and strategies for its informed opponents to effectively counter its influence.

Welcome to the Radical Roots of Ethnic Studies, a series of the Dissidents Podcast, with your co-hosts, Jennifer Richmond and Brandy Shufutinsky. In this series we explore the radical roots of liberated ethnic studies, how extreme ideology is infiltrating our schools with the aim to indoctrinate instead of educate, and our search for solutions to empower parents, teachers and students, giving them the tools to embrace inquiry and to express their individuality. Hamas' recent terrorist attack in Israel has garnered the support of the Coalition for Liberated Ethnic Studies (CLES), a group that is designing curricula for K12 education and is involved in teacher training, funded in large part by California taxpayers. In this episode we discuss CLES' support of Hamas, the subtle and sloganized language used by CLES and Hamas supporters that conflates hatred and terrorism with “resistance”, CLES Ethnic Studies curricula's ideological emphasis on Palestine, and the release of recent curricula surrounding the attack that fails to address the nuance and complexity of the conflict. Coalition for Empowered Education Institute for Liberal Values Podcast Notes: Neo-Confederacy & Palestinian Ultranationalism: How Prejudice is Justified Through the Myth of “Lost Civilization”, Dmitri Shufutinsky in ISGAP Flashpoint, Feb 27, 2023 The Cult of ‘Antizionism', Izabella Tabarovsky in Tablet Magazine, Sept 19, 2023 *You can find Izabella's Afterword to Letters in Black and White on the Truth in Between website.* *You can find the Coalition for Empowered Education's downloadable letter to California superintendents on the Institute for Liberal Values website.”

On this episode, Andrew and Beth speak with Dr. Brandy Shufutinsky of the Jewish Institute for Liberal Values. Shufutinsky shares her views on the atrocities committed by Hamas in Israel and on the antisemitism we are seeing in the United States. We discuss the roots of that antisemitism on college campuses and in K-12 schools. […]