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Houston Matters
The week in politics (April 23, 2025)

Houston Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 49:39


On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. This week, Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina of Party Politics offer their insights on stories from the local, state, and national level.Also this hour: Today is the 40th anniversary of New Coke, the change in flavor of Coca-Cola, which was one of the most infamous corporate marketing blunders of the 20th century. But hey, we all make mistakes. We revisit a 2024 conversation about some of Greater Houston's biggest mistakes.Then, Aris Kian, 2023-2025 Houston Poet Laureate, talks about her work and reads her poem Angels Fly to My Place for Dinner.And we talk with opera star Christine Goerke ahead of her performance Thursday at an event benefitting the University of Houston's Moores School of Music.

The Robert Scott Bell Show
FDA Shakeup, OTC Ivermectin, Nicole Mueller-Uri, Metabolic Balance, Michael Boldin, 10th Amendment Center - The RSB Show 4-18-25

The Robert Scott Bell Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 144:31


TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: FDA Advisory Board Shakeup, Idaho OKs OTC Ivermectin, Autism & Ultraprocessed Food, Statin Overmedication Warning, Beta Vulgaris, Michael Boldin, Tenth Amendment Center, Party Politics vs Liberty, Political Violence Rising, Censorship Backlash Grows, National Security Investigation Into Pharmaceuticals and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/fda-advisory-board-shakeup-idaho-oks-otc-ivermectin-autism-ultraprocessed-food-statin-overmedication-warning-beta-vulgaris-michael-boldin-tenth-amendment-center-party-politics-vs-liberty-pol/

WOMENdontDOthat (WDDT)
Episode 188: Behind the Ballot: Empowering Women to Step Into Political Power with Kim Wright

WOMENdontDOthat (WDDT)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 59:38


In this timely and energizing episode, political strategist Kim Wright joins host Stephanie Mitton to break down why women's engagement in politics is essential—and how to actually get involved. Recorded during a federal election, the conversation explores everything from grassroots activism to running for office, all while demystifying party politics, strategic voting, and campaign life. With wit, wisdom, and a few behind-the-scenes stories, Kim offers tangible ways to make your voice count—whether you're a political junkie or just getting curious.If you've ever thought politics wasn't for you, this episode might just change your mind.For nearly 20 years, Kim Wright has been a trusted public affairs advisor to national and international clients across industries, leading advocacy campaigns in every corner of Canada at all three levels of government.Kim has built and executed successful advocacy campaigns and lobbying efforts on a wide range of issues including infrastructure, economic development, transportation, labour relations, public health, and licensing frameworks. She has also successfully managed development approvals, changes to municipal by-laws and policies, and procurement challenges.Kim frequently navigates complex interjurisdictional files. She has been involved in politics at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels for over 30 years. Her well-respected, pan-partisan approach to government relations makes her a trusted advisor to clients who get results.Can't quite place where you've seen her before? Everywhere. Kim is a fixture as a political commentator on every major television news network, numerous AM, FM and satellite radio shows, YouTube, podcasts, and print.Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatRecommend guests: https://www.womendontdothat.com/Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatRecommend guests: https://www.womendontdothat.com/How to find WOMENdontDOthat:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothatBlog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blogPodcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcastNewsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contactwww.womendontdothat.comYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthatHow to find Stephanie Mitton:Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMittonLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/beaconnorthstrategies.comTikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmittonInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.comOur Latest Blog:https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/our-first-beacon-north-christmas-party-a-reflection-on-growth-and-gratitude

CUNY TV's City Works
Party Politics: Where Have the Workers Gone?

CUNY TV's City Works

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 27:05


On this episode of City Works, Laura Flanders speaks to Professors John Mollenkopf from the CUNY Graduate Center and Robin D. G. Kelley of UCLA to examine why many low-income voters shifted to the Republican Party in the last election cycle.

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker
Are lawmakers more concerned about party politics than bringing home the bacon?

WWL First News with Tommy Tucker

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 12:02


J. Bennett Johnston represented Louisiana in the Senate for 24 years and brought the state millions of dollar, working with both parties. Why don't we see more politicians like him anymore? Conservative Democrats and liberal Republicans and bipartisan bills? Tommy talks with Robert Hogan, Professor and Department Chair of Political Science at LSU

Canterbury Mornings with Chris Lynch
Politics Friday with Hamish Campbell and Duncan Webb: Christchurch cathedral, free trade deal with India, party politics in local body government

Canterbury Mornings with Chris Lynch

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 20:41 Transcription Available


The future of Christchurch's beleaguered cathedral is on the radar again – is there a chance it could be turned into a public use venue, or will it be lost to the city entirely? Will a free trade deal with India really be as quick and straight forward as the Prime Minister believes? And does party politics have a place in local body government? This and more are discussed by Labour's Duncan Webb and Hamish Campbell on Politics Friday. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Desperately Seeking the '80s: NY Edition
Predatory Politician + Suggestive Highballs

Desperately Seeking the '80s: NY Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 53:36


Meg delves deep into Democratic Congressman Frederick Richmond's dirty deeds. Jessica reveals the sexual hype behind 80s cocktails and is appalled by a Slippery Nipple.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

Shaye Ganam
Party Politics, Canada US Relationship, High Egg Prices

Shaye Ganam

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 61:36


The UCP is making it harder on independent candidates in Edmonton's election. Is Canada in a position to survive everything that is coming from the US? Egg prices are sky rocketing in the US, how is Canada safe from these high prices? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
#1169 - Birthday Party Politics

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 12:22 Transcription Available


Less is more when it comes to kids' parties. We tackle the thorny issue of birthday party politics in the modern age, from managing invite lists to handling the heartache when your child misses out. Discover why Gen Alpha parties have become more complicated than ever, and learn practical strategies for both hosting and handling party-related disappointments. Plus, find out why McDonald's parties in railway carriages aren't always the answer (just ask Justin!). Quote of the Episode: "Being invited to a birthday party is a privilege, and we should approach it with sensitivity because not everybody gets an invite." Key Insights: Smaller parties often create less social tension than large-scale events Modern party politics are particularly challenging for Gen Alpha children The more people invited, the more others expect to be included Classroom distribution of invitations can create unnecessary drama Digital invitations and teacher assistance can help maintain discretion When hosting, clear communication about party size helps manage expectations Missing out on parties can be a valuable teaching moment for empathy One-on-one celebrations can be a meaningful alternative to large parties Resources Mentioned: Mel Robbins' book "Let Them" happyfamilies.com.au Class WhatsApp groups for party planning Action Steps for Parents: Keep parties smaller and more intimate to reduce social pressure Use discrete methods for invitation distribution (through teachers, digital invites, or direct to parents) When your child isn't invited, focus on teaching resilience and empathy Consider creating special one-on-one celebrations as alternatives to large parties See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drunk Ex-Pastors
Podcast #507: Old Age, the L.A. Fires, and Party Politics

Drunk Ex-Pastors

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 89:22


We kick off this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with an update about the health of Jason's mom (or lack thereof), which springboards into a discussion of death and how we cope with it. We talk about the Los Angeles fires and the public's reaction to wealthy people losing their homes, and then discuss the current state of political discourse and its partisan, tribal character. We conclude by reading the manifesto of the CEO shooter Luigi Mangione.

Africanist Press Podcast Service
Community Voices Series: Party Politics and Service Delivery in Zimbabwe

Africanist Press Podcast Service

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 38:17


In this episode, Cornelia Seliphiwe talks about the impact of party politics on social service delivery and human rights in Gweru, Zimbabwe's midlands province. This interview was conducted by Yeukai Ottilia Munetsi. This episode is part of our new African community voices series.

Right Now with Lou
4PM - Office Party Politics

Right Now with Lou

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 28:57


Lou wonders if office parties have "jumped the shark".

Up First
Winter In Gaza, Black Friday Shopping, Third Party Politics

Up First

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 12:40


Aid groups warn lives will be lost in Gaza as winter settles in and people lack protection against harsh elements and seasonal illnesses. It's Black Friday and retailers are expecting a record-breaking number of shoppers. And, third party presidential candidates got fewer votes in 2024 than in recent years. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Didrik Schanche, Emily Kopp, Megan Pratz, Lisa Thomson and Mohamad ElBardicy. It was produced by Adam Bearne, Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Lilly Quiroz. We get engineering support from Ted Mebane. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. And our Executive Producer is Erika Aguilar. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Beyond the Headlines
America at a Crossroads: The Implications of Trump's 2024 Victory

Beyond the Headlines

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 58:57


The re-election of Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election marks a pivotal moment in American politics, raising critical questions about the future of democracy, social policy, and international relations. With a strong conservative base and renewed Republican control in Congress, Trump's second term is likely to bring significant shifts to key areas such as reproductive rights, civil liberties, and the role of federal institutions.   This election has underscored deepening divides across American society, with shifting support among white male, white female, and Latino voters signaling evolving priorities and a complex response to Trump's policies. Additionally, his victory has implications that extend beyond U.S. borders, potentially reshaping America's commitments to allies and its positions on conflicts such as Ukraine and Israel-Gaza. In today's episode, we explore both the domestic and international implications of a second Trump presidency with this week's special guests.   Joining us first is Professor Matthew Lebo, a distinguished scholar in political science from the University of Western Ontario, where he co-directs the Centre for Computational and Quantitative Social Science. Professor Lebo's expertise lies in political methodology and American politics, with a focus on national institutions, political behavior, parties, and public opinion. Professor Lebo is the author of Strategic Party Government: Why Winning Trumps Ideology (2017), and his upcoming book, A Practical Guide to Time Series, will be published by Cambridge University Press in 2025. His work has been featured in over 35 top political science journals, including the American Journal of Political Science and the Journal of Politics. Professor Lebo has also held notable roles as department chair both at Western and SUNY-Stony Brook, where he founded the Center for Behavioural Political Economy. Throughout his career, he has held prestigious appointments, including a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard, an Academic Visitor role at Oxford, and Visiting Professor positions at the University of Toronto and, currently, McGill University.   Our second guest this week is Professor Lawrence LeDuc, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Professor LeDuc's work has made an influential mark in the fields of Canadian and comparative political behavior, with a special focus on political parties, elections, and research methods. Among his published works are key titles such as Absent Mandate: Strategies and Choices in Canadian Elections (2019), Comparing Democracies: Elections and Voting in a Changing World (2014), and Dynasties and Interludes: Past and Present in Canadian Electoral Politics (2016). His research has also appeared in respected journals, including Electoral Studies, Party Politics, and the American Political Science Review. In recognition of his contributions, Professor LeDuc was awarded the Mildred A. Schwartz Lifetime Achievement Award in Canadian Politics by the American Political Science Association in 2015.    Produced by: Julia Brahy  

DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott Stantis
DMZ America Podcast Ep 176: Can the Democrats Be Fixed?

DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott Stantis

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 61:45


The Democratic Party finds itself in nearly as much disarray as the GOP did following Barry Goldwater's 1964 defeat to LBJ. DMZ America co-hosts Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) turn to American political scientist Charles Lipson to dissect what went wrong for the Democrats in the election and to discuss their prospects for renewal. Can Democrats follow the Republican example and rebuild their grassroots organization from the ground up at the local level? Can they free themselves of their addiction to corporate money in order to increase their populist appeal? Or should the party add domestic policy to a foreign policy that has already moved to the Right of the Republicans, completing a realignment that reverses much of what transpired between 1928 and 1932?The DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott Stantis
DMZ America Podcast Ep 176: Can the Democrats Be Fixed?

DMZ America with Ted Rall & Scott Stantis

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 61:45


The Democratic Party finds itself in nearly as much disarray as the GOP did following Barry Goldwater's 1964 defeat to LBJ. DMZ America co-hosts Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) turn to American political scientist Charles Lipson to dissect what went wrong for the Democrats in the election and to discuss their prospects for renewal. Can Democrats follow the Republican example and rebuild their grassroots organization from the ground up at the local level? Can they free themselves of their addiction to corporate money in order to increase their populist appeal? Or should the party add domestic policy to a foreign policy that has already moved to the Right of the Republicans, completing a realignment that reverses much of what transpired between 1928 and 1932?The DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

Houston Matters
Houstonians share their thoughts on the election (Nov. 6, 2024)

Houston Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 47:43


On Wednesday's show: We devote the entire hour to election results and analysis and welcome your thoughts on the presidential election, the U.S. Senate election, a variety of other state and local results, the HISD bond, and other ballot initiatives.Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina offer their insights throughout the hour, and we hear from our listeners.

Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond
1038: Richard Gordon - "Unconventional Times"

Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 43:13


Join Lou Diamond in this engaging episode of the Thrive Loud podcast, featuring the insightful Richard Gordon, founder and CEO of Gordon Strategic Advisors. With over 30 years of experience in advising government officials and a dynamic approach to public policy and strategic planning, Gordon shares his expert take on the shifting landscape of American politics and the pressing need for compromise. Key Discussion Points: Political Shift: Gordon delves into the growing focus on party allegiance over individual candidates, likening the current U.S. political scene to a parliamentary system. Senate Elections: He sheds light on how popular governors from Montana, Tennessee, and Indiana lost Senate races due to voter preference for party lines over candidates. Impact of Party Politics: Using the example of Roe v. Wade, Gordon illustrates the often misunderstood connection between voter choices, party policies, and resultant judicial appointments. Compromise: Highlighting the lost art of compromise, Gordon recounts Governor Bai's method of focusing on shared goals to achieve progress, emphasizing infrastructure as common ground among politicians. Leadership Gap: Gordon stresses the need for leaders who prioritize national unity over divisive rhetoric. Richard's Projects: Gordon introduces his latest initiative, "Unconventional Times," a platform aimed at discussing deeper political and social issues. Tune in to explore this rich conversation filled with political insights, personal anecdotes, and an inspiring call for leadership grounded in unity and compromise. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

For the Journey
Seminar | “The Moral Burden of Voting” | Michael Wear

For the Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 64:18


This week, we share a Soundings Seminar from Sept. 2020 featuring Michael Wear, then of the AND Campaign and currently President of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.  Bill and Michael discuss how the culture wants us to think about our vote and how our Christian faith pushes back against this cultural pressure.  They also get into topics of political discernment and the deep spiritual realities that should motivate Christian political engagement.  Michael's passionate charity and biblical wisdom blessed, challenged, and encouraged us all at the same time, and we hope you have a similar experience!Check Out the AND Campaigns Book, Compassion & ConvictionCheck Out Michael's New Book, The Spirit of Our PoliticsView Our Full Archive of Soundings Seminarsinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the show

Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson
Justin (J Hans) on the 2024 Presidential Election and American Health Pt. 2

Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 30:01


In this episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, we're back with Justin Hans for Part 2 of our deep dive into two big topics on everyone's minds: the upcoming election and the state of American health. Join us as we unpack the issues, talk through the challenges, and explore what's really at stake for our country. If you're looking for some fresh, grounded insights into how our political choices and health policies intersect, you won't want to miss this conversation.--https://noblegoldinvestments.com/who-we-are/--https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/09/29/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-after-tour-of-the-korean-demilitarized-zone/--Follow Justin on X: https://x.com/blackhawkce457

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Houston Matters
Have adults taken over Halloween? (Oct. 30, 2024)

Houston Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 49:48


 On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in local, state, and national politics with Party Politics co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina.Then, we consider whether adults have co-opted Halloween from kids.And we look back on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which released 50 years ago this month.

Rising Up with Sonali
Spoilers or Truthtellers? Third Party Politics in Election 2024

Rising Up with Sonali

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024


Disaffected progressives may end up choosing third party candidates such as Jill Stein and Cornel West in Election 2024.

Parenting on Moncrieff
Parenting: Birthday Party Politics

Parenting on Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 14:44


Child psychotherapist Joanna Fortune joins Seán Moncrieff to answer your parenting questions…

Houston Matters
Election poll and Texas voters (Oct. 15, 2024)

Houston Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 48:28


 On Tuesday's show: Exactly three weeks from Election Day, a new poll finds former President Donald Trump holds a five point lead in Texas over Vice President Kamala Harris, and Senator Ted Cruz is up four points in his race against Congressman Colin Allred. We discuss that and other findings in the latest pre-election survey from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs.Also this hour: How you feel about an issue may have a lot to do with how close you are to it -- not in terms of impact, just geography. Party Politics co-host Jeronimo Cortina discusses that concept in his new book, Proximity Politics.And we meet pianist Adam J. Ivey and hear him perform. His story illustrates how minorities who grow up in the inner city often don't have opportunities to learn classical music. He talks about overcoming that and being born deaf to become a performer and composer.

New Books Network
Victor C. Shih, "Coalitions of the Weak: Elite Politics in China from Mao's Stratagem to the Rise of Xi" (Cambridge UP, 2022)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 58:34


In Coalitions of the Weak (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Victor C. Shih investigates how leaders of one-party autocracies seek to dominate the elite and achieve true dictatorship, governing without fear of internal challenge or resistance to major policy changes. Through an in-depth look of late-Mao politics informed by thousands of historical documents and data analysis, Coalitions of the Weak uncovers Mao's strategy of replacing seasoned, densely networked senior officials with either politically tainted or inexperienced officials. The book further documents how a decentralized version of this strategy led to two generations of weak leadership in the Chinese Communist Party, creating the conditions for Xi's rapid consolidation of power after 2012. Victor Shih is Professor of Political Science, Director of the 21st Century China Center, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations at the University of California, San Diego. He is an expert on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies, and exchange rate, as well as the elite politics of China. His first book was "Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation" also with Cambridge University Press, and he edited the collection "Economic Shocks and Authoritarian Stability: Duration, Institutions and Financial Conditions," published by the University of Michigan Press. Shih also has published widely in a number of journals, including The American Political Science Review, Comparative Political Studies, Journal of Politics, The China Quarterly, and Party Politics. In our discussion he also mentions his latest work on China's local government debt crisis, available here. Interviewer Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco, a nonresident scholar at the UCSD 21st Century China Center, an alumnus of the Public Intellectuals Program of the National Committee on US-China Relations, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. His research focuses on the economics of information, incentives, and institutions, primarily as applied to the development and governance of China. 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

New Books in History
Victor C. Shih, "Coalitions of the Weak: Elite Politics in China from Mao's Stratagem to the Rise of Xi" (Cambridge UP, 2022)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 58:34


In Coalitions of the Weak (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Victor C. Shih investigates how leaders of one-party autocracies seek to dominate the elite and achieve true dictatorship, governing without fear of internal challenge or resistance to major policy changes. Through an in-depth look of late-Mao politics informed by thousands of historical documents and data analysis, Coalitions of the Weak uncovers Mao's strategy of replacing seasoned, densely networked senior officials with either politically tainted or inexperienced officials. The book further documents how a decentralized version of this strategy led to two generations of weak leadership in the Chinese Communist Party, creating the conditions for Xi's rapid consolidation of power after 2012. Victor Shih is Professor of Political Science, Director of the 21st Century China Center, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations at the University of California, San Diego. He is an expert on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies, and exchange rate, as well as the elite politics of China. His first book was "Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation" also with Cambridge University Press, and he edited the collection "Economic Shocks and Authoritarian Stability: Duration, Institutions and Financial Conditions," published by the University of Michigan Press. Shih also has published widely in a number of journals, including The American Political Science Review, Comparative Political Studies, Journal of Politics, The China Quarterly, and Party Politics. In our discussion he also mentions his latest work on China's local government debt crisis, available here. Interviewer Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco, a nonresident scholar at the UCSD 21st Century China Center, an alumnus of the Public Intellectuals Program of the National Committee on US-China Relations, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. His research focuses on the economics of information, incentives, and institutions, primarily as applied to the development and governance of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

New Books in East Asian Studies
Victor C. Shih, "Coalitions of the Weak: Elite Politics in China from Mao's Stratagem to the Rise of Xi" (Cambridge UP, 2022)

New Books in East Asian Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 58:34


In Coalitions of the Weak (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Victor C. Shih investigates how leaders of one-party autocracies seek to dominate the elite and achieve true dictatorship, governing without fear of internal challenge or resistance to major policy changes. Through an in-depth look of late-Mao politics informed by thousands of historical documents and data analysis, Coalitions of the Weak uncovers Mao's strategy of replacing seasoned, densely networked senior officials with either politically tainted or inexperienced officials. The book further documents how a decentralized version of this strategy led to two generations of weak leadership in the Chinese Communist Party, creating the conditions for Xi's rapid consolidation of power after 2012. Victor Shih is Professor of Political Science, Director of the 21st Century China Center, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations at the University of California, San Diego. He is an expert on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies, and exchange rate, as well as the elite politics of China. His first book was "Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation" also with Cambridge University Press, and he edited the collection "Economic Shocks and Authoritarian Stability: Duration, Institutions and Financial Conditions," published by the University of Michigan Press. Shih also has published widely in a number of journals, including The American Political Science Review, Comparative Political Studies, Journal of Politics, The China Quarterly, and Party Politics. In our discussion he also mentions his latest work on China's local government debt crisis, available here. Interviewer Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco, a nonresident scholar at the UCSD 21st Century China Center, an alumnus of the Public Intellectuals Program of the National Committee on US-China Relations, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. His research focuses on the economics of information, incentives, and institutions, primarily as applied to the development and governance of China. 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

New Books in Political Science
Victor C. Shih, "Coalitions of the Weak: Elite Politics in China from Mao's Stratagem to the Rise of Xi" (Cambridge UP, 2022)

New Books in Political Science

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 58:34


In Coalitions of the Weak (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Victor C. Shih investigates how leaders of one-party autocracies seek to dominate the elite and achieve true dictatorship, governing without fear of internal challenge or resistance to major policy changes. Through an in-depth look of late-Mao politics informed by thousands of historical documents and data analysis, Coalitions of the Weak uncovers Mao's strategy of replacing seasoned, densely networked senior officials with either politically tainted or inexperienced officials. The book further documents how a decentralized version of this strategy led to two generations of weak leadership in the Chinese Communist Party, creating the conditions for Xi's rapid consolidation of power after 2012. Victor Shih is Professor of Political Science, Director of the 21st Century China Center, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations at the University of California, San Diego. He is an expert on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies, and exchange rate, as well as the elite politics of China. His first book was "Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation" also with Cambridge University Press, and he edited the collection "Economic Shocks and Authoritarian Stability: Duration, Institutions and Financial Conditions," published by the University of Michigan Press. Shih also has published widely in a number of journals, including The American Political Science Review, Comparative Political Studies, Journal of Politics, The China Quarterly, and Party Politics. In our discussion he also mentions his latest work on China's local government debt crisis, available here. Interviewer Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco, a nonresident scholar at the UCSD 21st Century China Center, an alumnus of the Public Intellectuals Program of the National Committee on US-China Relations, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. His research focuses on the economics of information, incentives, and institutions, primarily as applied to the development and governance of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

New Books in Chinese Studies
Victor C. Shih, "Coalitions of the Weak: Elite Politics in China from Mao's Stratagem to the Rise of Xi" (Cambridge UP, 2022)

New Books in Chinese Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 58:34


In Coalitions of the Weak (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Victor C. Shih investigates how leaders of one-party autocracies seek to dominate the elite and achieve true dictatorship, governing without fear of internal challenge or resistance to major policy changes. Through an in-depth look of late-Mao politics informed by thousands of historical documents and data analysis, Coalitions of the Weak uncovers Mao's strategy of replacing seasoned, densely networked senior officials with either politically tainted or inexperienced officials. The book further documents how a decentralized version of this strategy led to two generations of weak leadership in the Chinese Communist Party, creating the conditions for Xi's rapid consolidation of power after 2012. Victor Shih is Professor of Political Science, Director of the 21st Century China Center, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations at the University of California, San Diego. He is an expert on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies, and exchange rate, as well as the elite politics of China. His first book was "Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation" also with Cambridge University Press, and he edited the collection "Economic Shocks and Authoritarian Stability: Duration, Institutions and Financial Conditions," published by the University of Michigan Press. Shih also has published widely in a number of journals, including The American Political Science Review, Comparative Political Studies, Journal of Politics, The China Quarterly, and Party Politics. In our discussion he also mentions his latest work on China's local government debt crisis, available here. Interviewer Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco, a nonresident scholar at the UCSD 21st Century China Center, an alumnus of the Public Intellectuals Program of the National Committee on US-China Relations, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. His research focuses on the economics of information, incentives, and institutions, primarily as applied to the development and governance of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

Exchanges: A Cambridge UP Podcast
Victor C. Shih, "Coalitions of the Weak: Elite Politics in China from Mao's Stratagem to the Rise of Xi" (Cambridge UP, 2022)

Exchanges: A Cambridge UP Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 58:34


In Coalitions of the Weak (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Victor C. Shih investigates how leaders of one-party autocracies seek to dominate the elite and achieve true dictatorship, governing without fear of internal challenge or resistance to major policy changes. Through an in-depth look of late-Mao politics informed by thousands of historical documents and data analysis, Coalitions of the Weak uncovers Mao's strategy of replacing seasoned, densely networked senior officials with either politically tainted or inexperienced officials. The book further documents how a decentralized version of this strategy led to two generations of weak leadership in the Chinese Communist Party, creating the conditions for Xi's rapid consolidation of power after 2012. Victor Shih is Professor of Political Science, Director of the 21st Century China Center, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations at the University of California, San Diego. He is an expert on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies, and exchange rate, as well as the elite politics of China. His first book was "Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation" also with Cambridge University Press, and he edited the collection "Economic Shocks and Authoritarian Stability: Duration, Institutions and Financial Conditions," published by the University of Michigan Press. Shih also has published widely in a number of journals, including The American Political Science Review, Comparative Political Studies, Journal of Politics, The China Quarterly, and Party Politics. In our discussion he also mentions his latest work on China's local government debt crisis, available here. Interviewer Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco, a nonresident scholar at the UCSD 21st Century China Center, an alumnus of the Public Intellectuals Program of the National Committee on US-China Relations, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. His research focuses on the economics of information, incentives, and institutions, primarily as applied to the development and governance of China.

NBN Book of the Day
Victor C. Shih, "Coalitions of the Weak: Elite Politics in China from Mao's Stratagem to the Rise of Xi" (Cambridge UP, 2022)

NBN Book of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 58:34


In Coalitions of the Weak (Cambridge University Press, 2022), Victor C. Shih investigates how leaders of one-party autocracies seek to dominate the elite and achieve true dictatorship, governing without fear of internal challenge or resistance to major policy changes. Through an in-depth look of late-Mao politics informed by thousands of historical documents and data analysis, Coalitions of the Weak uncovers Mao's strategy of replacing seasoned, densely networked senior officials with either politically tainted or inexperienced officials. The book further documents how a decentralized version of this strategy led to two generations of weak leadership in the Chinese Communist Party, creating the conditions for Xi's rapid consolidation of power after 2012. Victor Shih is Professor of Political Science, Director of the 21st Century China Center, and Ho Miu Lam Chair in China and Pacific Relations at the University of California, San Diego. He is an expert on the politics of Chinese banking policies, fiscal policies, and exchange rate, as well as the elite politics of China. His first book was "Factions and Finance in China: Elite Conflict and Inflation" also with Cambridge University Press, and he edited the collection "Economic Shocks and Authoritarian Stability: Duration, Institutions and Financial Conditions," published by the University of Michigan Press. Shih also has published widely in a number of journals, including The American Political Science Review, Comparative Political Studies, Journal of Politics, The China Quarterly, and Party Politics. In our discussion he also mentions his latest work on China's local government debt crisis, available here. Interviewer Peter Lorentzen is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco, a nonresident scholar at the UCSD 21st Century China Center, an alumnus of the Public Intellectuals Program of the National Committee on US-China Relations, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Stanford Center on China's Economy and Institutions. His research focuses on the economics of information, incentives, and institutions, primarily as applied to the development and governance of China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Pratt on Texas
Episode 3571: Texas Senate race is in play; too many in GOP are busy playing at party politics, not working to win – Pratt on Texas 9/26/2024

Pratt on Texas

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 43:03


The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Ted Cruz, Colin Allred race is tight meaning Texas' U.S. Senate seat is in play and yet, with some notable exceptions, the local GOP apparatus in the key counties to offset the liberal city vote, as well as the state Republican Party, is full of young people who are busy at playing party politics instead of at the hard work needed to ensure statewide victory. Work that should have kicked off in August is not being done and we are already in late September. It's as if these folk, who have no idea how much work it took to turn this state from a Democrat swamp into a GOP stronghold, are sitting around thinking the Trump turnout will be enough to win it all. Let us pray they are right because there isn't much work being done to ensure massive, city offsetting, turnout in the places in Texas that give Republicans solid statewide wins. Texas' US Senate race: Ted Cruz, Colin Allred tie in new polls Senate Democrats announce ad buy targeting Ted Cruz, Rick Scott ‘Against our daughters': Cruz challenger hit with blistering 7-figure ad over transgender sports bill vote Ted Cruz vs. Colin Allred Texas U.S. Senate race: Latest polls Cruz race now a ‘tossup' should be warning for Texas GOP, says expert Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Jonathan Turley's column shows that there is no longer any hiding of the Democrat plan: Literally destroy, do away with, the U.S. Constitution to obtain absolute majoritarian tyranny of the Left.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

The Financial Guys
Illegal Immigration Crisis: Springfield Buckles Under the Surge

The Financial Guys

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 45:33


In this episode of The Financial Guys Podcast, hosts Glenn Wiggle and Mike Lomas dive into pressing political and social issues from a conservative viewpoint. They begin with a deep discussion on the potential assassination attempts against Donald Trump and the media's controversial role in covering such threats. Glenn and Mike also examine the effects of illegal immigration on small towns like Springfield, highlighting the stark differences in how elite liberal communities manage these crises. The episode touches on child safety, crime, and the disturbing rise in child trafficking along the southern border, urging stronger border security measures. Additionally, they explore the inner dynamics and conflicting stances within the Democratic Party, as well as the media's manipulation of political narratives. The hosts wrap up by promoting the Financial Guys app, which provides access to their podcasts and radio shows. (00:00:35) Media Speculations on Trump's Assassination Security Measures (00:05:17) Media's Impact on Political Discourse and Events (00:12:08) Targeting Trump: Alleged Orchestrated Government Attacks (00:23:04) Democratic Party's Internal Conflicts and Differing Stances (00:29:17) Impact of Illegal Immigration on Towns (00:31:45) Justice System Failures in Protecting Children (00:39:54) Child Trafficking Urgency in Border Security (00:42:15) Exploitation and Deception in Party Politics (00:43:57) Financial Guys' App Promotions and Media Features

Brexit and Beyond
What's next for cross-party politics in Britain?

Brexit and Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 34:12


What does the general election tell us about the stability of the British two-party system? Will Brexit rise again as an issue on the political agenda? And can smaller parties ever thrive in coalition governments? In the first episode of The UK in a Changing Europe podcast, Professor Anand Menon discusses these questions and much more with Dr Alan Wager, Senior Analyst at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and the author of ‘Cross-Party Politics in Britain, 1945-2019'.

Palisade Radio
John Williams: From Fake Stats to Real Repercussions – The Consequences of an Inflationary Depression

Palisade Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 59:15


Tom welcomes back economist John Williams, the founder of Shadow Government Statistics to explore the manipulation and misrepresentation of economic data by government institutions like the Fed and Treasury. Williams expresses concerns over the intentional distortion of inflation and GDP statistics, which can deceive the public and impact their decisions, potentially harming the economy and markets. A notable example is the strategic petroleum reserve being drained to artificially lower gasoline prices before elections. Accurate data, Williams asserts, is vital for informed policymaking and avoiding exacerbated economic issues. Inaccurate inflation statistics are in part leading to financial hardships for many households. Despite this issue's potential political significance, no candidate has addressed it. He also explores the consequences of this discrepancy and its impact on consumer sentiment, suggesting that a future political campaign platform focusing on this could gain substantial support. Conversing about the potential economic pain or increased debt needed to rectify these issues, Williams acknowledges the challenges but stresses their necessity for improving conditions for the average American. Williams raises concerns about the reliability of reported GDP figures, arguing they are heavily manipulated and bear little connection to real economic conditions. He highlights the disparity between reported GDP and underlying economic indicators like retail sales, industrial production, and housing starts, attributing this gap to political constructs and the Fed's money supply expansion. Williams warns of potential risks from an inflationary recession or depression and encourages individuals to protect themselves by holding physical assets like gold, real estate, or other hard assets. He concludes that average citizens should be concerned about economic instability arising from these factors. John suggests that a recession already began during the pandemic and consumers should use common sense when evaluating government information. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:37 - Real Statistics & Fed13:03 - Wages & Inflation14:25 - Party Politics & Fixes18:28 - Political Will & Debt24:52 - Gold & Inflation28:19 - Real GDP/GDI Numbers36:56 - Consumer Sentiment43:22 - Consistent Benchmark?44:57 - SPR Importance & Need?50:53 - Reality is Hitting Now52:42 - Federal Debt & Interest55:12 - Wrap Up Talking Points From This Episode Williams warns of manipulated economic data affecting public decisions and markets. Williams emphasizes the financial impact of inaccurate inflation statistics on average Americans. GDP figures are criticized as heavily manipulated, with gold suggested as a hedge against potential instability. Guest Links:Website: https://shadowstats.comE-Mail: johnwilliams@shadowstats.com Walter J. "John" Williams was born in 1949. He received an A.B. in Economics, cum laude, from Dartmouth College in 1971, and was awarded a M.B.A. from Dartmouth's Amos Tuck School of Business Administration in 1972, where he was named an Edward Tuck Scholar. During his career as a consulting economist, John has worked with individuals as well as Fortune 500 companies.

SmartHERNews
SCOOP: "Moon Bathing" & Party Politics ~ What You Need To Know For The Week Ahead

SmartHERNews

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 39:03


Plus ~ Is it Democrat or Democratic? You'll hear a lot of both this week – We explain! ~~~~~ ✓ 0:00: Rare super blue moon  ✓ 4:00: The Democratic National Convention  ✓ 6:00: On our radar around the world     ✓ 7:00: Ukraine on the offensive  ✓ 8:00: The Middle East, including ceasefire talks and expected protests at the DNC  ✓ 12:00: July 2024 Border Numbers show declines - with a caveat.   ✓ 17:00: What's in a name? “Chicago.”    ✓ 21:00: What does “blue wall” mean?  ✓ 23:00: An editorial quandry at SmartHER News ... heavy-hitting speakers at the DNC.    ✓ 27:00: Soundbites from two political operatives on two different sides of the political spectrum: David Axelrod and Kellyanne Conway.     ✓ 30:00: Is it Democrat or Democratic? ✓ 32:00: We revisit Elon Musk's interview with fmr. President Trump. We share a quick snippet and explain why.      ✓ 34:00: Is hope the secret ingredient to a winning campaign? Send us your thoughts!       SHOW NOTES    Political Resources Jenna likes ... Ballotpedia and PolitiFact     Rare Super Blue Moon Peaks Today (SmartHER News)    July Border Numbers Released, Shows Decline in Encounters (SmartHER News)    Pod Save America (language warning)    Elon Musk's interview with fmr. President Trump      SUPPORT OUR MISSION     If you'd like to help support SmartHER News' mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here's how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/     Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews   Website: SmartHERNews.com   YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews   

Unapologetically Outspoken
THE NUMBER ONE QUESTION THAT SHOULD BE ON EVERYONE'S MIND REGARDLESS OF PARTY POLITICS - WHO'S REALLY RUNNING THE SHOW?

Unapologetically Outspoken

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 47:28


On today's podcast, Tara and Stephanie ask the most critical question that should be on everyone's mind after the crazy events that have unfolded over the past month… Who's really in charge of the country??? Your hosts discuss Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Dave Smith, Biden and Kamala both being MIA from the White House, Congress not taking any action in response to the biggest coup in the history of the United States, and how none of it matters because the whole thing is just a giant theater performance being controlled from the shadows. Your hosts also discuss Kamala finally coming up with a policy talking point and why her economic plan for America is a step closer to communism. Read the blog and connect with Stephanie and Tara on TikTok, X, Rumble, Truth Social, Parler, IG, and Facebook.  https://msha.ke/unapologeticallyoutspoken/ Want to support the podcast and join the conversation? Head over to our Etsy store and pick up a cool UO Podcast sticker! https://www.etsy.com/shop/UOPatriotChicks  

Good Morning Liberty
Response to Dave Smith on the Importance of LP State Party Politics w/ Josiah Baker and Samantha McHugh (LPTN) || 1316

Good Morning Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 70:13


Nate & Charlie sit down with LPTN Chair Josiah Baker and LP Appalachia Region Chair Samantha McHugh to discuss Dave Smith's recent comments on state affiliate politics and everything LPTN is doing to make life better in Tennessee. https://x.com/MountainMama988 https://x.com/LPTN1776 https://x.com/LPTNAppalachian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Novara Media
Downstream: Party Politics is Broken w/ Jeremy Corbyn

Novara Media

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 51:20


Jeremy Corbyn was a Labour MP for almost four decades – and led the party at two general elections. This year however, and despite still being a party member, Corbyn was blocked from standing again in his seat of Islington North. As soon as Rishi Sunak declared a snap general election, and the Labour leadership […]

Two Personal
Episode 16: Party Politics, Flirting Fails & How to Travel

Two Personal

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 31:29


Bonjour! This week on Two Personal, Joy and Taylor are coming to you from Cannes with a brand-new podcast episode. Listen in as they reflect on their experience so far, the pros and cons of traveling with luggage, and how to flow at a party with friends.  Joy and Taylor have attended several parties together, and a recent event in Cannes has inspired their main topic for today. They will cover everything from using signals to communicate with friends across a room, to waiting outside before entering a party, to dealing with someone who keeps ordering more rounds of shots at the bar. It's time to get too personal and dish out all the juicy details. New episodes of the show are released every Wednesday on YouTube, and you can listen to the audio version on all major podcast platforms. If you want to join the conversation, you can follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook using the handle @TwoPersonalShow.

Blood Brothers
Ajmal Masroor | Split votes, party politics & punishing Labour in East London | BB #132

Blood Brothers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 34:52


In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with British Bangladeshi imam, broadcaster and politician, Ajmal Masroor.   Topics of discussion include: Who are the different players and stakeholders in Tower Hamlets? Running as an independent parliamentary candidate in the constituency of Bethnal Green and Stepney. Deadlock with Tasnime Akunjee and the subsequent resolution. Rabina Khan, the Liberal Democrats and party politics. Ajmal's previous unsuccessful general election campaigns with the Liberal Democrats. Unseating Rushanara Ali and punishing Labour of the Gaza genocide. FOLLOW 5PILLARS ON:    Website: https://5pillarsuk.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@5Pillars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5pillarsuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5pillarsnews  Twitter: https://twitter.com/5Pillarsuk  Telegram: https://t.me/s/news5Pillars  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5pillarsnews

StridentConservative
Liberty dies unless we reject party politics and return to the Constitution - 061024

StridentConservative

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 1:59


Unless we reject party politics and return to the Constitution, we will never be free to enjoy our God-given right to liberty.

Free Library Podcast
Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld | The Hollow Parties: The Many Pasts and Disordered Present of American Party Politics

Free Library Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 57:22


In conversation with author and Pennsylvania State Senator, Nikil Saval In The Hollow Parties, Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld present a comprehensive history of the rise of American mass party politics through the Jacksonian era up through the years of Barack Obama to the presidency of Donald Trump. They posit that today's Democrat and Republican parties, at once overbearing and ineffectual, have emerged from the interplay of multiple party traditions that reach back to the founding, and they offer a vision for how these groups might fulfill their promise. An associate professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University, Daniel Schlozman studies political parties, American political development, social movements, and political history. He is the author of When Movements Anchor Parties: Electoral Alignments in American History, a member of the Scholars Strategy Network, and a trustee of the Maryland Center for Economic Policy. Sam Rosenfeld is an associate professor of political science at Colgate University, where he researches party politics and American political development. He is the author of The Polarizers: Postwar Architects of Our Partisan Era, and his writing has also appeared in The American Prospect, The New Republic, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Vox, among many other places. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation to keep our podcasts free for everyone. THANK YOU! (recorded 5/21/2024)

New Books Network
Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld, "The Hollow Parties: The Many Pasts and Disordered Present of American Party Politics" (Princeton UP, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 59:14


The Hollow Parties: The Many Pasts and Disordered Present of American Party Politics (Princeton UP, 2024) traces the political history of American political parties, not so much as historical institutions with different constituents—though it does that—but as living and breathing entities that have, over the course of more than 200 years, been, at times, vitally engaged with politics. The role of parties in the political system is to work in an organized way to get control of government and to connect electoral actors with the power to do things within the governmental system. Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld dive into all kinds of archival data and information to get at the records and comments of party stalwarts, not just presidents or elected officials often associated with the parties. They were looking to see how the folks who were inside the parties, or parts of the parties, thought about the parties themselves and their work in them. Some of this is well-trodden ground, but much of the political history in The Hollow Parties really fleshes out much more of the daily engagement among party members and how they made American political parties work and thus how they made American politics work. But part of the story is also that the parties did not and do not always work the same in tandem. In fact, according to the examples laced throughout the book, often times one party, say a dominant party like the Republican Party during and after the Civil War, or the Democratic Party in the post-war period, operated differently and was structured differently than its opposition. The underlying thesis of The Hollow Parties is that while the political parties at the moment, at this time of high polarization, may seem to be vessels of ideology antagonistic to stable democracy, in fact, we need parties to be vitally engaged in politics, as they have been in the past. Scholzman and Rosenfeld also note that the current polarized era has produced different outcomes in the ways the parties operate: for the Democrats, they become ineffectual; for the Republicans, they have become extremists. The Hollow Parties explains that it may currently feel as if the parties are hollow, especially on the Right where so many other entities have come into the space that had belonged to the party itself. But that the way to stem the crisis in democracy in the United States is for the parties to re-establish themselves as functional political institutions working with and in the formal components of the American political system. The Hollow Parties explains a kind of typology of how the parties in the United States operate and that at different times, each party has embodied different strands within this typology. This is a useful and important framework to consider how American political parties function and how these different strands aim towards different forms of operation and different goals. Finally, this book is beautifully written, marrying archival information with contemporary examples and whisking the reader along on a fascinating and revealing ride through American political development. The Hollow Parties focuses on American political parties but can't help but enlighten the reader about American history and current political developments that are all directly connected to past party activities and political history. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (University Press of Kansas, 2022), as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social 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

New Books in History
Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld, "The Hollow Parties: The Many Pasts and Disordered Present of American Party Politics" (Princeton UP, 2024)

New Books in History

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 59:14


The Hollow Parties: The Many Pasts and Disordered Present of American Party Politics (Princeton UP, 2024) traces the political history of American political parties, not so much as historical institutions with different constituents—though it does that—but as living and breathing entities that have, over the course of more than 200 years, been, at times, vitally engaged with politics. The role of parties in the political system is to work in an organized way to get control of government and to connect electoral actors with the power to do things within the governmental system. Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld dive into all kinds of archival data and information to get at the records and comments of party stalwarts, not just presidents or elected officials often associated with the parties. They were looking to see how the folks who were inside the parties, or parts of the parties, thought about the parties themselves and their work in them. Some of this is well-trodden ground, but much of the political history in The Hollow Parties really fleshes out much more of the daily engagement among party members and how they made American political parties work and thus how they made American politics work. But part of the story is also that the parties did not and do not always work the same in tandem. In fact, according to the examples laced throughout the book, often times one party, say a dominant party like the Republican Party during and after the Civil War, or the Democratic Party in the post-war period, operated differently and was structured differently than its opposition. The underlying thesis of The Hollow Parties is that while the political parties at the moment, at this time of high polarization, may seem to be vessels of ideology antagonistic to stable democracy, in fact, we need parties to be vitally engaged in politics, as they have been in the past. Scholzman and Rosenfeld also note that the current polarized era has produced different outcomes in the ways the parties operate: for the Democrats, they become ineffectual; for the Republicans, they have become extremists. The Hollow Parties explains that it may currently feel as if the parties are hollow, especially on the Right where so many other entities have come into the space that had belonged to the party itself. But that the way to stem the crisis in democracy in the United States is for the parties to re-establish themselves as functional political institutions working with and in the formal components of the American political system. The Hollow Parties explains a kind of typology of how the parties in the United States operate and that at different times, each party has embodied different strands within this typology. This is a useful and important framework to consider how American political parties function and how these different strands aim towards different forms of operation and different goals. Finally, this book is beautifully written, marrying archival information with contemporary examples and whisking the reader along on a fascinating and revealing ride through American political development. The Hollow Parties focuses on American political parties but can't help but enlighten the reader about American history and current political developments that are all directly connected to past party activities and political history. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (University Press of Kansas, 2022), as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

New Books in Political Science
Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld, "The Hollow Parties: The Many Pasts and Disordered Present of American Party Politics" (Princeton UP, 2024)

New Books in Political Science

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 59:14


The Hollow Parties: The Many Pasts and Disordered Present of American Party Politics (Princeton UP, 2024) traces the political history of American political parties, not so much as historical institutions with different constituents—though it does that—but as living and breathing entities that have, over the course of more than 200 years, been, at times, vitally engaged with politics. The role of parties in the political system is to work in an organized way to get control of government and to connect electoral actors with the power to do things within the governmental system. Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld dive into all kinds of archival data and information to get at the records and comments of party stalwarts, not just presidents or elected officials often associated with the parties. They were looking to see how the folks who were inside the parties, or parts of the parties, thought about the parties themselves and their work in them. Some of this is well-trodden ground, but much of the political history in The Hollow Parties really fleshes out much more of the daily engagement among party members and how they made American political parties work and thus how they made American politics work. But part of the story is also that the parties did not and do not always work the same in tandem. In fact, according to the examples laced throughout the book, often times one party, say a dominant party like the Republican Party during and after the Civil War, or the Democratic Party in the post-war period, operated differently and was structured differently than its opposition. The underlying thesis of The Hollow Parties is that while the political parties at the moment, at this time of high polarization, may seem to be vessels of ideology antagonistic to stable democracy, in fact, we need parties to be vitally engaged in politics, as they have been in the past. Scholzman and Rosenfeld also note that the current polarized era has produced different outcomes in the ways the parties operate: for the Democrats, they become ineffectual; for the Republicans, they have become extremists. The Hollow Parties explains that it may currently feel as if the parties are hollow, especially on the Right where so many other entities have come into the space that had belonged to the party itself. But that the way to stem the crisis in democracy in the United States is for the parties to re-establish themselves as functional political institutions working with and in the formal components of the American political system. The Hollow Parties explains a kind of typology of how the parties in the United States operate and that at different times, each party has embodied different strands within this typology. This is a useful and important framework to consider how American political parties function and how these different strands aim towards different forms of operation and different goals. Finally, this book is beautifully written, marrying archival information with contemporary examples and whisking the reader along on a fascinating and revealing ride through American political development. The Hollow Parties focuses on American political parties but can't help but enlighten the reader about American history and current political developments that are all directly connected to past party activities and political history. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (University Press of Kansas, 2022), as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

New Books in American Studies
Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld, "The Hollow Parties: The Many Pasts and Disordered Present of American Party Politics" (Princeton UP, 2024)

New Books in American Studies

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 59:14


The Hollow Parties: The Many Pasts and Disordered Present of American Party Politics (Princeton UP, 2024) traces the political history of American political parties, not so much as historical institutions with different constituents—though it does that—but as living and breathing entities that have, over the course of more than 200 years, been, at times, vitally engaged with politics. The role of parties in the political system is to work in an organized way to get control of government and to connect electoral actors with the power to do things within the governmental system. Daniel Schlozman and Sam Rosenfeld dive into all kinds of archival data and information to get at the records and comments of party stalwarts, not just presidents or elected officials often associated with the parties. They were looking to see how the folks who were inside the parties, or parts of the parties, thought about the parties themselves and their work in them. Some of this is well-trodden ground, but much of the political history in The Hollow Parties really fleshes out much more of the daily engagement among party members and how they made American political parties work and thus how they made American politics work. But part of the story is also that the parties did not and do not always work the same in tandem. In fact, according to the examples laced throughout the book, often times one party, say a dominant party like the Republican Party during and after the Civil War, or the Democratic Party in the post-war period, operated differently and was structured differently than its opposition. The underlying thesis of The Hollow Parties is that while the political parties at the moment, at this time of high polarization, may seem to be vessels of ideology antagonistic to stable democracy, in fact, we need parties to be vitally engaged in politics, as they have been in the past. Scholzman and Rosenfeld also note that the current polarized era has produced different outcomes in the ways the parties operate: for the Democrats, they become ineffectual; for the Republicans, they have become extremists. The Hollow Parties explains that it may currently feel as if the parties are hollow, especially on the Right where so many other entities have come into the space that had belonged to the party itself. But that the way to stem the crisis in democracy in the United States is for the parties to re-establish themselves as functional political institutions working with and in the formal components of the American political system. The Hollow Parties explains a kind of typology of how the parties in the United States operate and that at different times, each party has embodied different strands within this typology. This is a useful and important framework to consider how American political parties function and how these different strands aim towards different forms of operation and different goals. Finally, this book is beautifully written, marrying archival information with contemporary examples and whisking the reader along on a fascinating and revealing ride through American political development. The Hollow Parties focuses on American political parties but can't help but enlighten the reader about American history and current political developments that are all directly connected to past party activities and political history. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (University Press of Kansas, 2022), as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

The Truth Tellers
Ending Party Politics with Jamel Holley

The Truth Tellers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 61:04


Today we have special guest Jamel Holley on the show to discuss how he came to the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaign from the Democratic side of the aisle. We hear his story, his relationship with Mr. Kennedy and how he stood up for medical freedom in New Jersey as a state representative. It's a great conversation and one that shows how people, when interested in real things that are meaningful to people, can find common ground. As always - Jack's book, The Truth Teller can be found at www.thetruthtellerbook.com

The Kevin Miller Show
Idaho Republican Party Politics

The Kevin Miller Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 212:55


Kevin Miller reviews the current status of the Idaho Legislature.

The United States of Anxiety
Voter Vibe Check: Anti-Trump Conservatives On Republican Party Politics In 2024

The United States of Anxiety

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 49:16


With the Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries behind us, the 2024 election cycle is well underway.  Donald J. Trump isn't the 2024 Republican presidential candidate yet, but his victories in Iowa and New Hampshire suggest that it will be smooth sailing to the GOP nomination for the former president once again — notwithstanding his several impending criminal cases and tons of political baggage.  In this, the first of a series of conversations leading up to the 2024 presidential election, host Kai Wright asks conservative voters who are not aligned with Trump or the MAGA movement some key questions. What do anti-Trump conservatives care about? What space do they occupy in this political landscape? How do they make their voices heard? Kai also speaks with Theodore R. Johnson, senior advisor at New America focusing on race and Black electoral behavior, and a contributing columnist at the Washington Post; and with David Siders, politics editor at POLITICO who leads their reporting series “Road Trip,” which introduces readers to voters and local political players across the nation.   Tell us what you think. We're @noteswithkai on Instagram and X (Twitter). Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or record one here. Notes from America airs live on Sundays at 6 p.m. ET., and listeners to the broadcast and podcast are invited to join the conversation at 844-745-TALK(8255). Podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts.