Podcasts about philanthropic foundations

Send us a textIn this episode we take a look at the recent announcement by Bill Gates that he now plans to give away 99% of his wealth and spend down his foundation over the next 20 years. Including:Should we be excited about this news?Why has the announcement been made now? Should it be seen in part as a response to the Trump administration? Do the sums stack up? Can we square what has been said so far about the total amounts that will be given away with the projected annual spending rates?Is the Gates Foundation going to look beyond grantmaking in order to spend out? i.e. by transferring its endowment to other orgs, or by using endowment assets to make impact investments?Is this more evidence that norms around perpetuity in foundation philanthropy are shifting?Will it be necessary to shift away from “strategic” philanthropy in order to give money away at the required rate?Will Gates's decision prompt other wealthy people to commit to giving more money more quickly? Gates has framed his goals in terms of “solving” a number of major societal problems, but does this set unrealistic expectations of what philanthropy can achieve?Is there a risk that the increased pace of Gates' giving could exacerbate concerns about the distorting effect that his philanthropy can have in some of the countries where the foundation operates?Why did a norm of perpetuity for foundations become established in the first place?What are some of the key criticisms that have been levelled at perpetual endowments?Relevant linksAP article featuring comment from Rhodri, “Bill Gates pledges his remaining fortune to the Gates Foundation, which will close in 20 years”Michael Kavate's piece in Inside Philanthropy, “Gates Sets An End Date: 2045. But Do We Really Know How Much He'll Spend?”New York Times interview, “The $200 Billion Gamble: Bill Gates's Plan to Wind Down His Foundation”WPM article series “What's the Point of Philanthropic Foundations?” Part 1, part 2 and part 3.WPM Guide to short-term vs long-term approaches in philanthropyBen Soskis's paper on “The History of the Giving While Living” ethicPhilanthropisms podcast episodes on the ‘history of foundations' and ‘philanthropy, gratitude and recognition'Philanthropisms podcast interview with Maribel Morey

Send us a textIn this episode we discuss climate philanthropy with Edouard Morena, Senior Lecturer in French Studies and International Politics at the University of London Institute in Paris. Including:How much philanthropy is currently aimed at climate issues?Can philanthropy play a meaningful role with respect to an issue of the scale of climate? If so, what is that role?In terms of existing climate philanthropy, what is the balance between downstream activity (i.e. direct interventions designed to address climate breakdown symptoms) and upstream activity (i.e. advocacy and influencing aimed at addressing underlying causes)Is there a danger of philanthropy skewing focus towards unhelpful “solutions” to climate challenge, or perpetuating the idea that technological “fixes” can be found instead of there being a need for fundamental structural reform?Is the focus on technological solution reflective of the fact that a growing amount of philanthropic wealth comes from the tech world?How will the election of Donald Trump affect climate philanthropy?Will funders "obey in advance" when it comes to the US's new anti-climate stance, or will they position themselves in opposition to it? Does this raise questions about the democratic legitimacy of philanthropy, even if you agree with the need to fund climate work?What does it mean to take a justice-based approach to climate funding?Should more climate philanthropy be aimed at supporting activists and movements?Youth climate movements and activists are often using tactics that traditional nonprofits would shy away from, such as direct action or strategic litigation. Does this present a challenge or an opportunity when it comes to convincing funders to support them?Is it particularly difficult to measure the impact of funding movements or individual activists? Does this present a challenge for climate movements?What will the rise of new centres of global philanthropic power, e.g China, mean for climate philanthropy?Might this start to rebalance global climate discussions away from their historic skew towards US interests? Related Links:Edouard's profile pageEdouard's 2016 book, The Price of Climate Action Philanthropic Foundations in the International Climate DebateMorena, Krause and Stevis (eds) Just Transitions: Social Justice in the Shift Towards a Low-Carbon WorldEdouard's paper "The climate brokers: philanthropy and the shapingof a ‘US‑compatible' international climate regime"Edouard's 2022 report for UN Research Institute and EDGE Funders alliance, "Beyond 2%: From Climate Philanthropy to Climate Justice Philanthropy"Philanthropisms podcast episode on "Philanthropic Foundations: history, role and controversy"Philanthropisms podcast interview with Joshua Amponsem from Youth Climate Justice NetworkWPM article on Patagonia's nonprofit takeover

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In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of philanthropic foundations. What are they, how did they evolve, and what light can their history shed on continuing debates about the role of foundations in our society today? Including:What are the key features that define philanthropic foundations? Are these consistent around the world and across time periods?Why do foundations often act as a lightning rod for wider concerns about philanthropy?The historical origins of western foundations: ancient Roman fideicommissium or Islamic waqf?The growth of the charitable trust in medieval EnglandReformation, industrialisation and the slow secularisation of charitable foundations"Zombie" foundations in C19th London and calls for reformThe birth of the giant general purpose foundations in 20th century America: why was this so surprising, and why has it proven so influential?Growing concerns about foundation abuses in mid C20th US, and the passage of the 1969 Tax ActThe "Dead Hand of the Donor" and critiques of perpetual endowmentsDo foundations deserve their tax advantages? Should they be made to work harder for them?Do endowed foundations have a unique role to play in taking risks and driving innovation when it comes to addressing society's needs? How much of what foundations currently do lives up to this ambition?Are foundations an important expression of philanthropic pluralism? Why is the legitimacy of this pluralism being questioned more than ever before?Do foundations need to be more open and transparent? If so, about what?Are foundations "repugnant to the whole idea of a democratic society", or can they play a positive role in strengthening democracy?How do concerns about "tainted" wealth affect the legitimacy of foundation philanthropy?Related links3 part Why Philanthropy Matters essay series on philanthropic foundations: Part 1 - Defintions; Part 2 - History; Part 3 - Current DebatesPhilanthropisms podcast episode on pluralismPhilanthropisms podcast episode on gratitude and recognitionPhilanthropisms podcast episode on tainted donationsFozia Irfan's "Transformative Philanthropy" paperRhodri on the "What Donors Want" podcast talking discussing whether UK foundations should be subject to a minimum payout requirementTobias Jung's chapter, "The Nonprofit Sector's ‘Rich Relations'?Foundations and their grantmaking activities"

Chinese philanthropic foundations navigate a uniquely challenging terrain shaped by authoritarian governance. The Governance of Philanthropic Foundations in Authoritarian China: A Power Perspective (Routledge, 2022) examines these complexities, delivering a novel multilevel analysis of the power dynamics that underpin the governance of nonprofit organizations within an authoritarian context. Chinese philanthropic foundations, with their distinct democratic culture, grapple with a unique set of challenges. The government's evolving methods of control often lead to stringent regulations that limit the foundations' autonomy. Foundations that heavily rely on individual donations are particularly vulnerable to these pressures, potentially transforming into conduits of authoritarianism rather than champions of democratic values. This book offers a comprehensive and, at times, bleak picture of the conditions under which Chinese foundations operate, offering critical insights into the future trajectory of the nonprofit sector in 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

Chinese philanthropic foundations navigate a uniquely challenging terrain shaped by authoritarian governance. The Governance of Philanthropic Foundations in Authoritarian China: A Power Perspective (Routledge, 2022) examines these complexities, delivering a novel multilevel analysis of the power dynamics that underpin the governance of nonprofit organizations within an authoritarian context. Chinese philanthropic foundations, with their distinct democratic culture, grapple with a unique set of challenges. The government's evolving methods of control often lead to stringent regulations that limit the foundations' autonomy. Foundations that heavily rely on individual donations are particularly vulnerable to these pressures, potentially transforming into conduits of authoritarianism rather than champions of democratic values. This book offers a comprehensive and, at times, bleak picture of the conditions under which Chinese foundations operate, offering critical insights into the future trajectory of the nonprofit sector in 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

Chinese philanthropic foundations navigate a uniquely challenging terrain shaped by authoritarian governance. The Governance of Philanthropic Foundations in Authoritarian China: A Power Perspective (Routledge, 2022) examines these complexities, delivering a novel multilevel analysis of the power dynamics that underpin the governance of nonprofit organizations within an authoritarian context. Chinese philanthropic foundations, with their distinct democratic culture, grapple with a unique set of challenges. The government's evolving methods of control often lead to stringent regulations that limit the foundations' autonomy. Foundations that heavily rely on individual donations are particularly vulnerable to these pressures, potentially transforming into conduits of authoritarianism rather than champions of democratic values. This book offers a comprehensive and, at times, bleak picture of the conditions under which Chinese foundations operate, offering critical insights into the future trajectory of the nonprofit sector in 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

Chinese philanthropic foundations navigate a uniquely challenging terrain shaped by authoritarian governance. The Governance of Philanthropic Foundations in Authoritarian China: A Power Perspective (Routledge, 2022) examines these complexities, delivering a novel multilevel analysis of the power dynamics that underpin the governance of nonprofit organizations within an authoritarian context. Chinese philanthropic foundations, with their distinct democratic culture, grapple with a unique set of challenges. The government's evolving methods of control often lead to stringent regulations that limit the foundations' autonomy. Foundations that heavily rely on individual donations are particularly vulnerable to these pressures, potentially transforming into conduits of authoritarianism rather than champions of democratic values. This book offers a comprehensive and, at times, bleak picture of the conditions under which Chinese foundations operate, offering critical insights into the future trajectory of the nonprofit sector in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

Chinese philanthropic foundations navigate a uniquely challenging terrain shaped by authoritarian governance. The Governance of Philanthropic Foundations in Authoritarian China: A Power Perspective (Routledge, 2022) examines these complexities, delivering a novel multilevel analysis of the power dynamics that underpin the governance of nonprofit organizations within an authoritarian context. Chinese philanthropic foundations, with their distinct democratic culture, grapple with a unique set of challenges. The government's evolving methods of control often lead to stringent regulations that limit the foundations' autonomy. Foundations that heavily rely on individual donations are particularly vulnerable to these pressures, potentially transforming into conduits of authoritarianism rather than champions of democratic values. This book offers a comprehensive and, at times, bleak picture of the conditions under which Chinese foundations operate, offering critical insights into the future trajectory of the nonprofit sector in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/finance

In this episode of CharityVillage Connects, we take a hard look at the evolving nature of philanthropy and the changing role of foundations in Canada, both public and private, and how they collectively manage over $120 billion in assets. Recent research shows that many Canadians – including those within the sector itself – do not really understand how charitable foundations work, how many billions in assets they are sitting on, and how decisions are made as to who does – and doesn't – get funding. Is it time for a shakeup in how we approach philanthropy in Canada? Tune into CharityVillage Connects to find out.Meet Our Guests in Order of Appearance  John Hallward, Founder, GIV3 Andrew Chunilall, CEO, Community Foundations of Canada Jean-Marc Mangin, President & CEO, Philanthropic Foundations of Canada Mark Blumberg, Lawyer, Blumbergs Professional Corporation Paulette Senior, CEO and President, Canadian Women's Foundation  Liz Liske, Director, Arctic Funders Collaborative Dr. Bruce Lourie, President, Ivey Foundation About your HostMary Barroll, president of CharityVillage, is an online business executive and lawyer with a background in media, technology, and IP law. A former CBC journalist and independent TV producer, in 2013 she was appointed General Counsel & VP Media Affairs at CharityVillage.com, Canada's largest job portal for charities and not-for-profits in Canada, and then President in 2021. Mary is also President of sister company, TalentEgg.ca, Canada's No.1, award-winning job board and online career resource that connects top employers with top students and grads.CharityVillage Resources from this Episode CharityVillage Connects: Nonprofit Leadership: It's all about trust CharityVillage Connects: How Bill S-216 could transform the nonprofit sector forever CharityVillage Connects: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Canada's nonprofit sector Additional Resources from this EpisodeWe've gathered the resources from this episode into one helpful list: Decolonizing Wealth, Second Edition: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance by Edgar Villanueva Canadian Foundation Facts (Philanthropic Foundations of Canada) Canadians' Opinions about Government and the Charitable Sector (Sector3Insights) New disbursement quota is now law and in force – what you need to know (Philanthropic Foundations of Canada) New Qualifying Disbursement Rules and Directed Donations Anti-Avoidance Provisions Complicate Charity Regulation (Mark Blumberg) How much did the largest Canadian private foundations spend in 2021? (Mark Blumberg) More than 2%: A vision for feminist philanthropy (Paulette Senior for The Philanthropist) ‘We don't have a word for philanthropy' (The Philanthropist) Ivey Foundation to wind up, granting $100 million endowment in 5 years McConnell commits $30M in capital transfers to Indigenous-led foundations If charities want to see a vibrant future, they should spend more of their assets today (Globe & Mail) Learn more and listen to the full interviews with the guests here.

Ever since the pandemic-related school closures began, and kids were being sent home to do their work, the topic of Critical Race Theory being injected into our education system has been of critical importance to parents. That's because, upon seeing their children's curriculum, many parents were shocked at what was being taught. However, how did we get to the point wherein school systems are overtly trying to “dismantle whiteness” or teaching kids that “Math is racist”? Well, in order to answer that question, we spoke with Luke Rosiak, investigative reporter with the Daily Wire, as well as the author of Race to the Bottom. During our conversation, he reveals the origins of this ‘curriculum' , as well as how it came to take root in our schools. ⭕️ Sign up for our NEWSLETTER and stay in touch

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Sydney's Blacktown City Council has approved the establishment of a war memorial commemorating the contributions and sacrifices made by the Sikh soldiers in epochal moments of military history, including World War I & II, Gallipoli, and Saragarhi.

Want to donate to your favourite charities using the secrets of Canada's wealthiest families? We've got you covered!Today, we're talking with Carol Bezaire, Vice President of Tax, Estate and Strategic Philanthropy at Mackenzie Investments. In this episode, we'll talk about:Who gives to charities in Canada?What are the tax benefits of giving to charity? How do Charitable Tax Credits work and how much can I save?What if an individual client donates securities instead of cash? How does a Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) work?What are the advantages of donating using your own DAF?How can a financial advisor help with charitable giving?What are the steps to opening a DAF? What happens after the DAF is opened?Stories of people who've made an impact on their community and family using DAFs.Resources in this episode:Philanthropic Foundations of CanadaMackenzie Investments Charitable Giving ProgramHosted by Glory Gray of Glory Gray Wealth Solutions.GET THE GUIDE: "12 Smart Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Financial Advisor"Schedule a free financial consultation with Glory Grayby emailing us at: hello@womenswealth.caWebsite:  WomensWealth.caEmail:  hello@womenswealth.caTwitter: @WomensWealthCAFacebook: @GloryGrayWealthSolutionsLinkedIn: Glory GrayTheme music by Purple Planet Music. Rights reserved.

Australians are being urged to familiarize themselves with the FAST acronym to help save lives after stroke. The Stroke Foundation is also launching a resource specifically designed to help First Nations people with their recovery after stroke. - ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆਈ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ‘ਫਾਸਟ' ਲਫਜ਼ ਨੂੰ ਚੰਗੀ ਤਰਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸਮਝਣ ਦੀ ਅਪੀਲ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਕਿਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਸਟ੍ਰੋਕ ਹੋਣ ਦੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਉਸਦੀ ਜਾਨ ਬਚਾਈ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ। 'ਦਾ ਸਟ੍ਰੋਕ ਫਾਂਊਂਡੇਸ਼ਨ' ਵੱਲੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਖਾਸ ਉਪਰਾਲਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਫਸਟ ਨੇਸ਼ਨਜ਼ ਦੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸਟ੍ਰੋਕ ਹੋਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਠੀਕ ਹੋਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਲਈ ਤਿਆਰ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ।

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In this episode, Social Impact Advisors Partner Lynn Fergusson interviews Jean-Marc Mangin, CEO & President of Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC) about the state of the philanthropic sector, particularly in light of the challenges of COVID.  We hear how many nonprofits are in a dire situation as our society faces both the healthcare and economic effects of COVID.  The pandemic has highlighted the important work done by the charitable sector, the need for collaboration across sectors to address societal issues, and the transformational opportunity it presents.      COVID is the “great revealer”, according to Jean-Marc, as it has highlighted the inequities in our society – based on race, income, geography and more -  and caused the philanthropic sector to reassess its history, role, and approach in looking to address those inequities.  We hear about funders collaborating in these challenging times, applying an equity lens to their granting, and engaging in trust-based philanthropy.  These challenging times present an opportunity to modernize and transform the sector.       Resources  PFC: https://pfc.ca   PFC Virtual Conference Nov 17-19 2020: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/harnessing-the-power-of-philanthropyactiver-le-pouvoir-de-la-philanthropie-registration-116931149215?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=estw&utm-source=tw&utm-term=listing   Jean-Marc Mangin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-marc-mangin   Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) COVID-19 impact survey: https://theonn.ca/our-work-covid-survey-2020-infographics/  

The Padma Shri Sahitya Puraskar and Padma Shri Sadhana Samman given by Khemlal-Harikala Lamichhane Social Welfare Foundation have been cancelled this year amidst a controversy.The foundation had earlier decided to award Padma Shri Sahitya Puraskar to Sanjeev Upreti and Padma Shri Sadhana Samman to Modnath Prashrita. - खेमलाल-हरिकला लामिछाने समाज कल्याण प्रतिष्ठानले दिँदै आएको पद्मश्री साहित्य पुरस्कार र पद्मश्री साधना सम्मान अत्यन्त विवादित भएपछि यस वर्षका लागि रद्द गरिएको छ। प्रतिष्ठानले पद्मश्री साहित्य पुरस्कार सञ्जीव उप्रेतीलाई र पद्मश्री साधना सम्मान मोदनाथ प्रश्रितलाई प्रदान गर्ने निर्णय गरेको थियो।

Learning about the family’s tragic story, having lost their newly renovated home from a bushfire in November, 16-year-old Sophie Clements established a foundation for the purpose of mobilizing local tradespeople to donate their time and work to rebuild the residence. - Μαθαίνοντας για την Οδύσσεια της οικογένειας από την Κουηνσλάνδη, η Sophie Clements δημιούργησε ένα φιλανθρωπικό ίδρυμα για τον σκοπό, κινητοποιώντας ντόπιους χτίστες με τη βοήθεια του πατέρα της.

In this podcast, we connect with the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector, through its charitable sector co-chairs, Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Imagine Canada, and Hilary Pearson, former President of Philanthropic Foundations of Canada. We hear about what they are seeing in the charitable sector – both what COVID-19 has caused (including significant increases and decreases in demand, depending on the sub-sector), and what the virus has brought to light about cracks in the charitable sector. We get an inside look at what might need to change as we turn to recovery and transformation of the sector and Canadian society. Hilary and Bruce also share guidance for foundations, charities and their boards, and highlight why this all matters.    Resources:  Imagine Canada: https://imaginecanada.ca/en   Bruce MacDonald: linkedin.com/in/bruce-macdonald-b3b9401  Hilary Pearson: linkedin.com/in/hilary-pearson-71373313  Sector Monitor - Charities and the COVID-19 Pandemic:  https://imaginecanada.ca/sites/default/files/COVID-19%20Sector%20Monitor%20Report%20ENGLISH_0.pdf    The PhiLanthropic Year – COVID-19 Special Edition – May 2020: https://philab.uqam.ca/en/publication/     Find out more about our work at Social Impact Advisors: https://socialimpactadvisors.ca .  

How did vouchers and charter schools become key elements in the education reform agenda in the United States? My guest today, Professor of Education Policy at the University of Illinois, Chris Lubienski, speaks about the rise of policy orchestration among a network of private and non-profit actors and what this means for democratic decision making. His research shows how Philanthropic Foundations, such as the Gates and Walton Family Foundations, and think tanks, such as the Brookings Institute and RAND Corporation, have come to promote a common agenda that has helped propel vouchers and charters into the national spotlight. Professor Lubienski explores the changing structures of educational policy making in the United States, and argues that the contracting out of policy making to actors such as Gates, Brookings, and RAND has resulted in the privatization of public policy making. http://www.freshedpodcast.com/chrislubienski/ Email: info@freshedpodcast.com Twitter: @freshedpodcast

Big philanthropy can contribute to a democratic society by addressing problems that neither government nor the private sector will take on. Yet philanthropic institutions and foundations are institutional oddities within a democracy: exercises of power by the wealthy with little accountability, donor-directed preferences in perpetuity, and generous tax subsidies. What, if anything, confers democratic legitimacy on foundations? Might foundations be a threat to democratic governance? Or are there modes of operation that illustrate how foundations can support democracy? Stanford political scientist Rob Reich challenges us to consider the role of philanthropy in democratic society. Listen to the Aspen Ideas to Go episode, Living a Moral Life. Discover Aspen Ideas to Go's sister podcast, Aspen Insight. Follow our show on Twitter @aspenideas and Facebook at facebook.com/aspenideas. Email your comments to aspenideastogo@gmail.com.

How did vouchers and charter schools become key elements in the education reform agenda in the United States? My guest today, Professor of Education Policy at the University of Illinois, Chris Lubienski, speaks about the rise of policy orchestration among a network of private and non-profit actors and what this means for democratic decision making. His research shows how Philanthropic Foundations, such as the Gates and Walton Family Foundations, and think tanks, such as the Brookings Institute and RAND corporation, have come to promote a common agenda that has helped propel vouchers and charters into the national spotlight. Professor Lubienski explores the changing structures of educational policy making in the United States, and argues that the contracting out of policy making to actors such as Gates, Brookings, and RAND has resulted in the privatization of public policy making.

The end of official development assistance (ODA) has been confidently predicted for decades. But a funny thing happened at the end of the 90s. A set of development targets identified by the OECD mutated into the Millennium Development Goals and political momentum returned to the aid effort. Annual ODA rose by two-thirds in the decade leading up to 2010. But the knives are out again in finance departments around the world, and critics charge that ODA measurements are inflated in any case. Will ODA always be with us? Simon Scott heads the Statistics and Monitoring Division of the OECD’s Development Cooperation Directorate. He oversees the collection and analysis of data on flows of ODA and other resources, and advises the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee on ‘performance against its members’ ODA volume commitments’, trends in financing for development and questions relating to the scope and limits of the concept of ODA. Before joining the OECD in 1993, he worked for AusAID for 14 years. He is the author of Philanthropic Foundations and Development Co-operation and Measuring Aid: 50 years of DAC statistics, and co-author of Innovative Financing to Fund Development. Presentation slides are available from the Devpolicy events page: https://devpolicy.crawford.anu.edu.au/event-extra/past

--{ Ministry of Defence Crystal Ball New Release, Will Their Psy-Op Releases Never Cease? "The Wise Guys at Department of Defence Churned Out New Report, Projections and Pretense, Foreseeing the Future, Things to Come, All Their 'Projections' have Already Been Done, Funded by Taxpayers, Crystal-Ball-Versatility, So We Don't Catch On, Prediction's ALREADY REALITY, Owning Means of Production's Not the Only Solution, To Rule World of Slaves, You Own Distribution, As We're Trained to Reduce Purchase Consumption To 'Save the Planet', They Restrict Production, All 'Pocket Money' Goes for Carbon Tax, New Order Ensures Peasants Never Relax, Earning 'Privileges' -- You'd Wish You'd Die, Budding Psychopaths Recruited -- Normal Needn't Apply" © Alan Watt }-- Media, Public Conditioning - Minimal Healthcare System - Public-Private, Tax Money used to build State Projects, Sold off to Private Corporations - Slavery in One Form or Another. UK Ministry of Defence / US D.O.D. Reports (Agenda) for 2006-2040 - Preparations for Domestic Unrest - "Sustainability", Tyranny of "Austerity" - Elite and their "Philanthropic" Foundations, Depopulation Program - Everyone to be "Connected" in World Computer Network - New Feudal System - Life Extension (for Wealthy Only). 9/11 Commission told Don't Dig "Too Deeply" - Global Governance and UN - Parallel Government Running World. Rothschild Dynasty, Carbon Taxes through their Swiss Bank, Land Grabs in India, Rothschild-Maldives Pact on Carbon Emissions. Chemtrails, Aerial Spraying of Barium/Arsenic/etc, Depletion of Bodily Mineral Reserves - Weather Modification / Behaviour Affected with HAARP Signal. (See http://www.cuttingthroughthematrix.com for article links.) *Title/Poem and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - March 18, 2010 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)

--{ The CIA's Dream Machine---Still Dreamin': " 'It's One, Two, Three, What're We Fighting For?' Read about CIA in 'The Cultural Cold War,' Where Sons of the Rich were Given Free Hand To Take Over Culture, Be In Command, Creating New Culture for World Federation, Payrolled by the 'Charitable' Foundations, They Worked Alongside Britain's MI6, Which Taught Them All Subversive Tricks, Whole Countries Saw Old Culture Leave 'em, New Ones Courtesy 'Congress for Cultural Freedom,' Cold War is Over, Cultural Leaders Remain, Still Paid by Foundations, Never Losing the Aim Of a New World Order, States Federated, Where We're All Numbered, Watched, Regulated" © Alan Watt }-- Communism, Cold War, Organization Ability - Transition Phase, Surveillance - OSS, CIA, World War II - "Organizational Weapon". East-West Dialectic, "Foundations: Their Power and Influence" book - Culture Industry, Promotion of "Decadence" - Truth and Propaganda. Novelists, Arts, Nihilism, Apathy Creation - Lend-Lease Program, United Europe - Henry Kissinger - Elite Families' Profiteering. Philanthropic Foundations, CIA Funding, Fronts - Control of Technology - Thousand Points of Light - Congress for Cultural Freedom. Council on Foreign Relations, RIIA, World Government - (John D., Nelson, David) Rockefeller Foundation, Covert Intelligence Operations. (Recommended Read: "The Cultural Cold War: The CIA and the World of Arts and Letters" by Frances Stonor Saunders.) *Title/Poem and Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - Jan. 19, 2009 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)

Your Orders (Books/CDs/DVDs) and Donations Keep Me (Alan) Going. "Philanthropic" Foundations, Merger of US and Soviet Systems, "The Third Way" - Scientific Dictatorship. Learned Helplessness - Martin Seligman, Classical Conditioning, Shocking Dogs - Apathy Creation, Depression - Optimists and Pessimists - Psychological Warfare. Eradication of Memory of Normalcy - Have Fun, Credit, Consumerism - Entertainment - New Scientific 'New World Order", Birth of New Goddess. Factories Moved to China, GATT Treaty. "War on Terror" - War Rooms - 100 Years War - Looting Countries. Composites of Indoctrination - Rule by Perception - Political Correctness, Sameness, "Sanity". Righteous Indignation - Not Losing Temper - Riots in Streets - Forced Mass Movements, Refugees. Aerial Spraying of Metallic Particles, "Walking Antennas", HAARP Technology. Heavy Metal Era, Satanism, Drug Experimentation - Anton Lavey - MKUltra. Spanish Flu, Military Troops - Construction of Viruses - Soviet Union's Use of Phagocytes. *Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - March 28, 2008 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)

System of commerce based on creating unhappiness - Maximizing profit, cheapening product. New religion of State-Earth worship - Happy sterilization volunteers to save Gaia. Culture Creation - Mimicry of what is seen on stage - Military music for war. Britain-Europe Merger - Karl Marx: 3 Trading Blocs, Most Favoured Nation status. San Francisco U.N. Charter. Australia, New Zealand - Royal Institute for International Affairs - Royal Charter on behalf of London Elite. Genetic Research, Engineering - Complete Predictability of Every Individual - Active ID Card - "Defective" genes. "Changing of the Age" - Pisces out, Aquarius in - "Heavenly Plan" explained. "What group is doing this?"-All competing top groups have been amalgamated. Computer to Cell-Phone to Brain-Chip - Public seeking "relief" - Tranquilizers and sedative drugs. John Stuart Mill (father and son) - Eradication of certain races, peoples, creeds - Hitler - Eugenics - Nobility Genealogies - Inbred Psychopaths. Pyramid from Capstone down to Wasteland (General Public) - MATRIX=Mother, World of MATTER. 800 B.C.: Coined Money - Phoenicians - Existence to Serve Economic System. Free Trade Negotiations - NAFTA - Preamble Terminology - Integration of US-Canada-Mexico, then Chile. New Feudal Overlords: International Corporations - British East India Co. - Royal Shareholders. Adam Weishaupt, Illuminati. Philanthropic Foundations under guise of Charity. Knowing what is happening - Transcending Worry - Sense of Peace from Knowing. (BOOK: "The Next Million Years" by Charles Galton Darwin) *Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - August 20, 2007 (Exempting Music, Literary Quotes, and Callers' Comments)

World of the Individual - Pre-made Tunnels - Tunnel Vision and Thinking - Curiosity of Childhood, Psychological Tunnel Syndrome - Leisure Class Philosophers - Ancient Mysteries - Study of Control of People - Scientific Observation, Changing Versions of Reality given by Government - Big Tricks and Cons of Past - "Revelation of the Method", Thinking Outside of the Tunnel, New Definitions of "Family" - State Foster Care, Aristocratic Societies for Elite - Creation of Low-level Masonry - Sifting Process for Who Could Keep Secrets, Mithraism - Roots in India - Similar Stories as Christianity - Military-Enslaved Population - Fraternities - Military Massacres, Freemasonry and Police Officers - Encouragement to Join, "Brotherhood of Man" - Ongoing Revolutions and Standardization - Conflict Creation, Pythagoras - Egyptian Priesthood - Mystery Schools - Vows of Silence - Training of Female Marriage Partners - Bringing in a New Order to Amalgamate Militaries - Intellegencia to Rule Public - "The Great Work", "Democracy" given in Transitional Times - Parallel Secret Government running Show, Some People are Born knowing Something is Wrong - Rebellion and Self-Destructive Behaviour - Inability to Fit-In - Ongoing Process of Maturity and Wisdom, Stepping Outside of All Conditioning and "Sticky" Thinking - Seeing the World as it Actually IS, Listening for Answers - "Watch-Look-Listen" - Constant Questioners want Justification for Answers they Already Believe - Shopping for Religion, Norman Dodd - Congressional Committee to Investigate Tax-Exempt Foundations (1954) - Reece Committee - Investigation of Philanthropic Foundations funding Communist Groups - Ford-Carnegie-Rockefeller Foundations - Orders taken from White House, Carroll Quigley - Competition Allowed at lower levels of Politics - Top Leaders vetted by a Higher Organization, Democratic "Appeal", Good Shepherds to Guide Sheep, Merger of Soviet System with West - Conflict brings Compromise toward Next Step, Understanding of Nature - Opposites - Dialectic - Supra-Government In Charge - One Dominant Minority, Legalistic Double-Speak - Double Meanings of Words, Slants-Omissions-Insertions of Written History - Schooling, Promises and Lies - Telling Public what they Want to Hear - Deception of the "Great Unwashed Masses" - Mass Psychology, Ethnic Group Immigration - Planned Conflict through Mass Migrations, Authorized Authors - Scholarships - War as Main Motivating Force for Change, Global Warming Theory - Organ Donation "Raffle" Game-show - Debasement and Flaunting of Misery - Circuses of Ancient Rome - Deviancy, Government Authorized Casinos - Promise to Pay off National Debt - Mafia - Charity Organizations - Helping "Widows and Orphans", Allegory of Osiris, Patriot Business - Selling Fear - Gold and Silver - Cures - Alternate Health Industry - Creating Hypochondria - Expensive Solutions and Antidotes, Work on Oneself - Analyzing - Real Experiences, New Age Deactivation - Craving for Supernatural and Power, Religion and Science, Facing the Facts, Asking the Right Questions, Forgiving Oneself, Empathy for Others - Survival Instincts, (Song: "There But For Fortune" by Phil Ochs (Live at Vancouver 1968) ), *Dialogue Copyrighted Alan Watt - June 6, 2007 (Exempting Music and Literary Quotes)