Podcasts about political reform

The authoritarian right loves to talk about how they're upholding democracy. Trump didn't lose the 2020 election, because if he had, democracy would've been against him. So instead it was stolen from him, his loss a subversion of the democratic process. Now, as a deeply unpopular second-term president, he and his loyalists pretend they are executing the will of the people, instead of horrifying most Americans while circumventing the people's elected legislature.My guest today has written a terrific book, The Reactionary Spirit, about this odd contradiction in contemporary autocratic rhetoric: On the one hand, far-right anti-democratic regimes speak in the language of democracy and popular will. On the other, they are, well, anti-democratic regimes. Zack Beauchamp is a senior correspondent at Vox, where he covers challenges to democracy in the United States and abroad, right-wing populism, and the world of ideas.If you enjoy ReImagining Liberty and want to listen to episodes free of ads and sponsorships, become a supporter. Learn more here: https://www.aaronrosspowell.com/upgrade I also encourage you to check out my companion newsletter, where I write about the kinds of ideas we discuss on this show. You can find it on my website at ⁠⁠www.aaronrosspowell.com⁠⁠. Produced by ⁠Landry Ayres⁠. Podcast art by ⁠Sergio R. M. Duarte⁠. Music by ⁠Kevin MacLeod⁠.

Albany's Tulip Festival draws tens of thousands to see the tulips, enjoy music and food, and check out the arts and crafts. It is also an opportunity for various advocacy groups to educate the public about their causes. We hear from Canyon Ryan of United Tenants of Albany discuss the push for rent control; Jane Fanning of the Guilderland Chapter of March for our Lives talk about the need for gun control; and Riley Hart of United NY about the need for political reform. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

衆院政治改革特別委員会の理事会に臨む与野党の理事。 The Special Committee on Political Reform of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the Diet, decided at a board meeting Monday not to hold a vote the same day on bills regarding political donations from companies and other organizations.

The Special Committee on Political Reform of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the Diet, decided at a board meeting Monday not to hold a vote the same day on bills regarding political donations from companies and other organizations.

Heathrow Fire is final straw! I've had enough of Starmer's Labour. UKPolitics #StarmerLabour #HeathrowFire #DomesticSecurity  In this video, I dive deep into the recent Heathrow fire and how it highlights the complete failure of Starmer's Labour leadership when it comes to UK domestic security. Whether the fire was an accident or terror-related, the real issue is that we have no resilience plan in place to handle such events. Starmer and Labour have neglected the pressing concerns of our own borders, crime rates, and vital infrastructure, all while focusing too heavily on Ukraine and foreign affairs. The lack of attention to issues like knife crime, illegal immigration, and the vulnerability of key infrastructure is putting our country at risk. It's time for a change. As we face a rise in crime, a lack of investment in security, and weak government policies, it's clear that Miliband and Starmer need to step aside. We need a government that puts the UK first and focuses on rebuilding our domestic security, not just foreign interests. The UK is becoming the laughing stock of the world, and it's no wonder when we see the failures of leadership at the top. Join me as I break down why Starmer's Labour is failing the UK and what needs to be done for our safety, security, and future. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more UK political insights and debates. Search Terms & Keywords: UK politics, Starmer Labour, Heathrow fire, domestic security, knife crime, illegal immigration, resilience plan, UK crime rates, foreign affairs, Labour leadership, political debate, UK infrastructure, Miliband, Labour policies, UK government, free speech, news, terrorism, political reform, UK news, political analysis, crime prevention, security plans.  Tags: #UKPolitics #StarmerLabour #HeathrowFire #DomesticSecurity #KnifeCrime #IllegalImmigration #PoliticalDebate #FreeSpeech #LabourFail #UKCrime #Miliband #UKNews #PoliticalAnalysis #SecurityPlan #ForeignAffairs #LabourLeadership

As I delve into the intricacies of Project 2025, a comprehensive initiative aimed at transforming American governance, I find myself immersed in a world of ambitious reforms and meticulous planning. Launched by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), this project is not just another policy proposal; it's a blueprint for systemic change, designed to address some of the most pressing issues facing the U.S. government.At its core, Project 2025 seeks to modernize federal agencies and streamline government operations. One of the key policy proposals involves restructuring the executive branch to make it more efficient and responsive to contemporary challenges. For instance, the project suggests consolidating certain functions within federal agencies to reduce redundancy and enhance coordination. This is exemplified in their recommendation to merge the Department of Education with parts of the Department of Health and Human Services to create a more cohesive approach to education and family services."We believe that by streamlining these functions, we can create a more agile and effective government," says Dan Glickman, former Secretary of Agriculture and co-chair of the BPC's Commission on Political Reform. "This isn't about cutting corners; it's about making sure our government is equipped to handle the complexities of the 21st century."Another significant aspect of Project 2025 is its focus on electoral reform. The initiative proposes several changes aimed at improving voter access and reducing partisan gridlock. One such proposal involves implementing automatic voter registration nationwide, which would significantly increase voter turnout by ensuring that all eligible citizens are registered to vote unless they opt out."Automatic voter registration is a game-changer," notes John Fortier, director of the BPC's Democracy Project. "It simplifies the process for voters and helps ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in our democracy."The project also tackles the thorny issue of campaign finance reform. By advocating for stricter disclosure laws and public financing options for candidates, Project 2025 aims to reduce the influence of money in politics and promote transparency."Money has become too dominant in our political system," says former Senator Olympia Snowe, another co-chair of the BPC's Commission on Political Reform. "By introducing public financing options and enhancing disclosure requirements, we can help level the playing field and ensure that candidates are accountable to their constituents rather than special interests."One of the most intriguing aspects of Project 2025 is its emphasis on technological innovation within government. The initiative calls for significant investments in digital infrastructure to improve service delivery and enhance citizen engagement. This includes developing user-friendly online platforms for accessing government services, similar to those used by private sector companies."Technology has revolutionized how we live our lives," explains Glickman. "It's time we bring that same level of innovation into our government so that citizens can interact with it more easily and efficiently."Despite its ambitious scope, Project 2025 is not without its critics. Some experts argue that such sweeping reforms could face significant resistance from entrenched interests within both parties."Changing how government operates is never easy," notes Norman Ornstein, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. "While these proposals are well-intentioned, they will require bipartisan support and public pressure to overcome the inevitable pushback."As I reflect on Project 2025's goals and proposals, it becomes clear that this initiative represents more than just a set of policy recommendations—it symbolizes a broader desire for systemic change in American governance. Whether or not all these reforms come to fruition remains to be seen; however, their potential impact cannot be overstated.Looking ahead, several key milestones will determine whether Project 2025 gains traction. The upcoming midterm elections could provide a litmus test for some of these proposals as candidates begin to incorporate them into their platforms. Additionally, any legislative action taken during the next congressional session will be crucial in determining whether these reforms can become reality.In conclusion, Project 2025 stands as an audacious attempt to reimagine American governance for a new era. While challenges lie ahead, its detailed proposals offer a compelling vision for how our government could become more efficient, transparent, and responsive to its citizens' needs. As we move forward into an uncertain future, initiatives like Project 2025 remind us that even in times of division, there remains a shared commitment to improving our democratic institutions—one that could ultimately lead us toward a brighter future for all Americans.

 In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with visionary entrepreneur, innovator, and author Mitch Francis about bold solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges. Drawing from his new book, Bad-Ass Solutions for Today's Big-Ass Problems, Mitch shares practical and non-partisan ideas for tackling issues like climate change, national debt, education reform, gun control, and more. With years of experience leading successful businesses across multiple industries, he offers a fresh, real-world perspective on solving problems that matter. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on creative, actionable solutions that could reshape the future. 

In this episode, we're talking about how America has real leadership again under Trump's administration, the importance of deporting illegal immigrants to restore law and order, and why we need to confirm RFK Jr. for the good of American health and wellbeing. We'll break down the policies that actually put America first, expose the chaos that's unfolded since, and discuss how we can push for real positive change for our country. We also need to focus on how we (desperately) need a separation of business and state.—https://noblegoldinvestments.com/invest/gold-ira/

Kerry Lutz and David Stryzewski discussed the current political and economic climate, noting a shift in sentiment following the recent election. Analysts like Gerald Celente and Martin Armstrong have expressed optimism about future growth, with Stryzewski highlighting the "Trump bump" effect that could lead to economic expansion through government efficiency and tax cuts. While markets are at all-time highs, concerns about persistent inflation were raised, particularly with a potential resurgence by 2025. Lutz emphasized the desire among leaders to streamline government operations, referencing Argentina's aggressive spending cuts as a significant example of potential reform. The conversation also touched on the implications of political changes for national identity and societal values. Stryzewski called for a national revival, urging elected officials to prioritize public interests. He raised concerns about the Federal Reserve's ability to manage interest rates and inflation effectively, suggesting that the 2% inflation target may be unrealistic. Both speakers acknowledged the transformative potential of AI, with Stryzewski noting its role in manufacturing and healthcare, while Lutz shared positive experiences with Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology. Despite skepticism about AI's impact on job creation, there was a shared optimism about its future influence on daily life and the economy. Find David here: http://myspg.com Find Kerry here: https://financialsurvivalnetwork.com and here: https://inflation.cafe

Pro-democracy activists from Eswatini are set to take to the streets of Pretoria today, calling for greater political freedom and reform in their homeland. The march, organized by several pro-democracy organizations, including Swazi Lives Matter, aims to bring attention to the ongoing struggle for democracy in Eswatini, which has been ruled by King Mswati III since 1986. To discuss the significance of this march and the current state of democracy in Eswatini, Elvis Presslin spoke to Qhawekazi Khumalo, Convener for Swazi Lives Matter

In this episode, Lisa and political commentator Monica Crowley discuss the aftermath of Donald Trump's re-election as President. Lisa expresses feelings of exhaustion but also renewed hope for America's future under Trump's leadership. Crowley reflects on her long-standing support for Trump, emphasizing the significance of his victory and its implications for American values and patriotism. They highlight early positive changes, such as shifts in international relations and domestic policies, and anticipate transformative outcomes during Trump's second term. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Tugendhat has served as a Member of Parliament since 2015, holding roles such as Security Minister and chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. Before entering Parliament, Tom served in in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also worked for the Foreign Office, helped establish the National Security Council of Afghanistan, and served as military assistant and principal adviser to the Chief of the Defense Staff. Tyler and Tom examine the evolving landscape of governance and leadership in the UK today, touching on the challenges of managing London under the UK's centralized system, why England remains economically unbalanced, his most controversial view on London's architecture, whether YIMBYism in England can succeed, the unique politics and history of Kent, whether the system of private schools needs reform, his pick for the greatest unselected prime minister, whether Brexit revealed a defect in the parliamentary system, whether the House of Lords should be abolished, why the British monarchy continues to captivate the world, devolution in Scotland and Northern Ireland, how learning Arabic in Yemen affected his life trajectory, his read on the Middle East and Russia, the Tom Tugendhat production function, his pitch for why a talented young person should work in the British Civil Service, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video. Recorded October 9th, 2024. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow Tom on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Photo Credit: This photo is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International. 

We discuss how ballot measures give voters the opportunity to take power and agency. It is about citizens putting issues that are important to their communities, gathering signatures, and then putting them on the ballot directly to effect policy change.   Her civic action toolkit recommendations are:   1. Voting is the starting line, not the finish line. 2. Hold your elected officials accountable after elections by reaching out to them about the issues that matter to you, and making sure they are keeping their promises.   Chris Melody Fields Figueredo is the Executive Director of The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, which works to strengthen American democracy using ballot initiatives.  Follow Chris on X:  https://x.com/fieldsy    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Sponsor:  Thanks to Shopify for supporting Future Hindsight! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Love Future Hindsight? Take our Listener Survey!  http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=6tI0Zi1e78vq&ver=standard    Take the Democracy Group's Listener Survey! https://www.democracygroup.org/survey   Want to support the show and get it early?  https://patreon.com/futurehindsight    Check out the Future Hindsight website!  www.futurehindsight.com   Read the transcript here:   https://www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/people-power-on-the-ballot-chris-melody-fields-figueredo  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Chris Melody Fields Figueredo Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024Today, the Missouri Supreme Court overturns Republicans and rules that the abortion initiative WILL be on the ballot; the US is discussing allowing Ukraine to use ATACMS against Russia; the FBI says Americans lost $5.6B last year in cryptocurrency fraud scams; Republicans threaten to shut down the government adding cuts to veterans benefits to their continuing resolution; Symone Sanders says underestimate Kamala Harris' debating skills at your own peril; the North Carolina Supreme Court upholds a ruling to keep RFK Jr off the ballot; and Allison and Dana deliver your good news.If you want to try Beam's best-selling Dream Powder, get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to ShopBeam.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS at checkout.Guest:Leigh McGowan (@iampoliticsgirl)A Return To Common Sense: How to fix America Before We Really Blow It Drops Sept 17th Available For Pre-Order TodayThe PoliticsGirl Podcast (MTN)https://www.instagram.com/iampoliticsgirlhttps://linktr.ee/politicsgirlhttps://www.politicsgirl.comStoriesUnderestimate Kamala Harris' debating skills at your own peril (Opinion | Symone Sanders | MSNBC)Missouri Supreme Court will allow abortion amendment on the ballot (The Hill)US to Discuss Permitting Ukraine ATACMS Strikes on Russia (Newsweek)Americans lost $5.6 billion last year in cryptocurrency fraud scams, the FBI says (AP News)Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill https://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good Newshttps://www.tiktok.com/@kittynamedkilluaHope And Joy - kindnessforcats.org (Central Florida)Ranger - wildriversanimalrescue.orgmedicare.govstate.gov/x-gender-marker-available-on-u-s-passports-starting-april-11travel.state.govstudentaid.gov/announcements-events/SAVE-planAnthophila (Bees | Wikipedia)Join the private Facebook GroupBehind The Beans | Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/945514845813104 Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill https://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

We discuss how two parties alone cannot represent the diversity of views in American society, how fusion voting could solve for better representation, and who exactly should get engaged in our civic lives.   His civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1. Support political parties and reforms that create more choices. 2. Be a good neighbor and participate in a local meeting.   Lee Drutman is Senior Fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, co-host of the Politics in Question podcast (a fellow Democracy Group podcast!), and author of Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America.  Follow Lee on X:  https://x.com/leedrutman    Read Lee's Paper:  https://protectdemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-Case-for-Multiparty-Presidentialism.pdf   Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Sponsor:  Thanks to Shopify for supporting Future Hindsight! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Love Future Hindsight? Take our Listener Survey!  http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=6tI0Zi1e78vq&ver=standard    Take the Democracy Group's Listener Survey! https://www.democracygroup.org/survey   Want to support the show and get it early?  https://patreon.com/futurehindsight    Check out the Future Hindsight website!  www.futurehindsight.com   Read the transcript here:   https://www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/break-up-the-two-party-system-lee-drutman  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Lee Drutman Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

American voters have chosen the two candidates who will vie to become the next US president. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump couldn't be more different. This week, Ben wants to know what kind of leaders American voters are drawn to. What makes a good president? And is the US primary system of choosing candidates a good way of selecting a leader? What's Wrong with Democracy? US election miniseries - part two of three.Guests: Lee Drutman, senior fellow in the Political Reform program at the think tank New AmericaDarrell West, professor of Political Science and Director of the John Hazen White, Sr., Public Opinion Laboratory at Brown UniversityLindiwe Mazubuko, CEO of Futurelect and former Leader of the Official Opposition, Parliament of South Africa What's Wrong with Democracy? is produced by Tortoise Media and supported by the Open Society Foundations. To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalists.Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content.Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more.If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.comHost: Professor Ben AnsellProducers: Ada Barume and Eleanor BiggsEditor: Jasper CorbettOriginal artwork: Jon Hill | Emma O'Neil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me for a one-on-one discussion with Dr. Guy Golan, author of the book, "My Brother's Keeper: The complicated relationship between American Jews and Israel".

Marc joins Missouri State Senator, Bill Eigel, as he campaigns to become the Republican nominee for Governor of Missouri in 2024. He discusses his campaign platform, recent legislative session, and upcoming campaign events. 

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Political Reform.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode.If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

American voters have never been more dissatisfied. Unlike in business, where more competition promotes accountability and innovation, our political system only allows for two competitors. For most voters, America's two-party system makes elections more about defeating the other side than solving problems and delivering. Katherine Gehl proposes Final-Five Voting, where five candidates advance from a nonpartisan primary and then are ranked, to promote competition and ensure representatives are accountable to a majority of voters. Katherine Gehl is a leader in the national nonpartisan movement for political innovation and the founder of The Institute for Political Innovation. A philanthropist and former CEO, she examines America's political system through an industry-competition lens to better understand its biggest problems and to identify achievable solutions. Her book, The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy (2020), cowritten with Michael E. Porter, has changed the national reform community's approach to modern political change. https://political-innovation.org/ https://store.hbr.org/product/the-politics-industry-how-political-innovation-can-break-partisan-gridlock-and-save-our-democracy/10367

Join host Paul Johnson and a distinguished panel of experts at the Democracy Summit as they dive deep into the current state and future of American democracy. From election integrity to increasing voter participation and exploring potential political reforms, this video is a crucial dialogue for anyone concerned about the health and direction of our democratic processes. Witness firsthand the passionate discussions, informed debates, and insightful conclusions drawn from this gathering of minds committed to safeguarding and enhancing our democratic institutions. Topics Discussed in the Video: Election Integrity: The Summit opens with a robust discussion on election integrity, highlighting the measures in place to ensure secure and fair elections. Panelists share insights into the challenges and triumphs experienced by election administrators across the country, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to fortify our electoral system against internal and external threats. Increasing Voter Participation: Delve into strategies and reforms aimed at boosting voter participation, with a focus on the significance of making the electoral process more inclusive and accessible to all citizens. The conversation explores innovative approaches to engage voters, particularly the youth and marginalized communities, to foster a more vibrant and participatory democracy. Political Reform and Civic Engagement: Explore the vital connection between political reform and civic engagement, as the panel examines proposals aimed at enhancing the democratic experience for every American. From open primaries to ranked-choice voting, discover the potential impact of these reforms on the political landscape and how they could lead to more representative and effective governance. Panel Members:  Rusty Bowers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Bowers Adrian Fontes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Fontes Amanda Burke: https://www.arizonafuture.org/about-us/leadership-staff/amanda-burke-edd/  Stephen Richer: https://recorder.maricopa.gov/recorder/

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the U.S. government reaction to a new Palestinian Authority cabinet.

On The LatinNews Podcast this week, we speak to Martin Weinstein, Emeritus Professor of Political Science at William Paterson University in New Jersey and author of dozens of books on Uruguay, his opinions on the upcoming presidential elections in Uruguay in October 2024.  Uruguay is unlikely to lose its reputation as the "Switzerland of Latin America," however there are challenges ahead for the successful candidate in the elections, be they from the leftist Frente Amplio or right-of-centre Partido Nacional. These include the issues of security and narco-trafficking, continued tensions with Mercosur and an urgent need to reform the primary and secondary education systems.  Tune in for this far-reaching conversation on the LatinNews podcast. 

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In this eye-opening episode of The Mark Moss Show, Mark Moss takes a deep dive into the intricate world of politics, challenging the notion that it's all just a 'scam'. He dissects the common disillusionment with political processes, addressing concerns like the effectiveness of voting and the true impact of presidential elections. But more importantly, Mark presents an empowering perspective, outlining a strategic blueprint for effecting real change, starting from the grassroots level. He stresses the significance of local politics and how small, community-based victories can lead to larger-scale transformations. This episode is not just an analysis of the political landscape but a call to action for those who feel disenfranchised and seek to make a genuine difference. Tune in to understand how local politics can be a game-changer and why your involvement at this level could be the key to reshaping the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of ATP, Saurabh Todi and Pranav Gupta talk about rise in women representation in bureaucracy, its reasons and implications. They also discuss why similar rise hasn't been seen in electoral representation. Do check out Takshashila's public policy courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/courses We are @‌IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, we talk about the election of the new House Speaker: Representative Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana. We'll talk about Speaker Johnson, including the role of his faith in his politics, and what we can learn from how he dresses. Plus, we'll look at why we even have a House Speaker to begin with. GUESTS:  Vanessa Friedman: Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic of The New York Times Katherine Stewart: Investigative Reporter and author of The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism Lee Drutman: Senior Fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, and the author of Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America. He is also co-host of the “Politics In Question” podcast, the co-founder of “Fix Our House,” a campaign for proportional representation, and author of the Substack “Undercurrent Events” Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.  Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2013, Katherine Gehl was a young CEO when she crossed paths with Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter, who revolutionized corporate strategy with his famed “Five Forces” analysis. Through working with Porter on efforts to revive U.S. economic competitiveness, Gehl — who describes herself as “politically homeless” — realized that the same Five Forces analysis could be applied to the business of politics. Looking at politics through this lens helped explain why the current political primary system produces polarization and paralyzed government. In particular, she was struck by how the Republican and Democratic parties, for all their differences, act as a duopoly in preventing new entrants into the field.  The result was Gehl and Porter's 2020 book The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy. Based on her research, Gehl realized that the most powerful and achievable reform to change our broken political paradigm was Final Five Voting. In this system, closed partisan primaries are replaced with nonpartisan open primaries that send the top five finishers to the general election, in which a single candidate is elected through ranked choice voting. In this podcast discussion, Gehl describes how she went through what she calls “the five stages of political grief” to arrive at her conviction that Final Five Voting was the reform American politics needed most. She describes how such a system was enacted in Alaska, how it works in practice, and how it shifts the selection power in our democracy from primary voters to general-election voters. As a result, this reform made Alaskan politicians more responsive to the electorate as a whole (instead of a small group of highly partisan primary voters) and more willing to strike deals with political opponents to solve public problems. Gehl discusses other states that are considering Final Five Voting, the opposition that reformers face from both parties and how Final Five Voting can lead to better candidates and governing outcomes.

Andrew sits down with X PRIZE founder Peter Diamandis for a wide-ranging discussion on AI, why politics feels so broken, the future of UBI, and creating a human-centered economy. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5J2QCDHU4UQ Follow Peter Diamandis: https://twitter.com/PeterDiamandis | https://diamandis.com Follow Andrew Yang: https://andrewyang.com | https://twitter.com/andrewyang To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katherine Gehl is the founder of The Institute for Political Innovation and co-author of “The Politics Industry: How Political Innovation Can Break Partisan Gridlock and Save Our Democracy,” with Harvard Business School professor Michael E. Porter. She is the architect and evangelist of a new approach to elections called "Final Five Voting" that she says it will help solve many of the problems in Washington by changing the incentives that guide our elected officials. On today's RCP Takeaway podcast, Gehl joins RealClearPolitics bureau chief Carl Cannon and moderator Andrew Walworth to discuss how our electoral system affects decision-making by public officials and whether Final Five Voting can change American politics for the better.

Frank talks with Dr. Lee Drutman, a senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America and author of the book "Breaking the Two Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America". They talk about representation in the United States and the state of foreign democracies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Unmaking the East India Company: British Art and Political Reform in Colonial India, c. 1813-1858 (Paul Mellon Centre, 2023) by Dr. Tom Young illuminates how new modes of artistic production in colonial India shaped the British state's nationalisation of the East India Company, transforming the relationship between nation and empire. This pioneering book explores how art shaped the nationalisation of the East India Company between the loss of its primary monopoly in 1813 and its ultimate liquidation in 1858. Challenging the idea that parliament drove political reform, it argues instead that the Company's political legitimacy was destabilised by novel modes of artistic production in colonial India. New artistic forms and practices—the result of new technologies like lithography and steam navigation, middle-class print formats like the periodical, the scrapbook and the literary annual, as well as the prevalence of amateur sketching among Company employees—reconfigured the colonial regime's racial boundaries and techniques of governance. They flourished within transimperial networks, integrating middle-class societies with new political convictions and moral disciplines, and thereby eroding the aristocratic corporate cultures that had previously structured colonial authority in India. Unmaking the East India Company contributes to a reassessment of British art as a global, corporate and intrinsically imperial phenomenon—highlighting the role of overlooked media, artistic styles and print formats in crafting those distinctions of power and identity that defined ‘Britishness' across the world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. 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

Unmaking the East India Company: British Art and Political Reform in Colonial India, c. 1813-1858 (Paul Mellon Centre, 2023) by Dr. Tom Young illuminates how new modes of artistic production in colonial India shaped the British state's nationalisation of the East India Company, transforming the relationship between nation and empire. This pioneering book explores how art shaped the nationalisation of the East India Company between the loss of its primary monopoly in 1813 and its ultimate liquidation in 1858. Challenging the idea that parliament drove political reform, it argues instead that the Company's political legitimacy was destabilised by novel modes of artistic production in colonial India. New artistic forms and practices—the result of new technologies like lithography and steam navigation, middle-class print formats like the periodical, the scrapbook and the literary annual, as well as the prevalence of amateur sketching among Company employees—reconfigured the colonial regime's racial boundaries and techniques of governance. They flourished within transimperial networks, integrating middle-class societies with new political convictions and moral disciplines, and thereby eroding the aristocratic corporate cultures that had previously structured colonial authority in India. Unmaking the East India Company contributes to a reassessment of British art as a global, corporate and intrinsically imperial phenomenon—highlighting the role of overlooked media, artistic styles and print formats in crafting those distinctions of power and identity that defined ‘Britishness' across the world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Unmaking the East India Company: British Art and Political Reform in Colonial India, c. 1813-1858 (Paul Mellon Centre, 2023) by Dr. Tom Young illuminates how new modes of artistic production in colonial India shaped the British state's nationalisation of the East India Company, transforming the relationship between nation and empire. This pioneering book explores how art shaped the nationalisation of the East India Company between the loss of its primary monopoly in 1813 and its ultimate liquidation in 1858. Challenging the idea that parliament drove political reform, it argues instead that the Company's political legitimacy was destabilised by novel modes of artistic production in colonial India. New artistic forms and practices—the result of new technologies like lithography and steam navigation, middle-class print formats like the periodical, the scrapbook and the literary annual, as well as the prevalence of amateur sketching among Company employees—reconfigured the colonial regime's racial boundaries and techniques of governance. They flourished within transimperial networks, integrating middle-class societies with new political convictions and moral disciplines, and thereby eroding the aristocratic corporate cultures that had previously structured colonial authority in India. Unmaking the East India Company contributes to a reassessment of British art as a global, corporate and intrinsically imperial phenomenon—highlighting the role of overlooked media, artistic styles and print formats in crafting those distinctions of power and identity that defined ‘Britishness' across the world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Unmaking the East India Company: British Art and Political Reform in Colonial India, c. 1813-1858 (Paul Mellon Centre, 2023) by Dr. Tom Young illuminates how new modes of artistic production in colonial India shaped the British state's nationalisation of the East India Company, transforming the relationship between nation and empire. This pioneering book explores how art shaped the nationalisation of the East India Company between the loss of its primary monopoly in 1813 and its ultimate liquidation in 1858. Challenging the idea that parliament drove political reform, it argues instead that the Company's political legitimacy was destabilised by novel modes of artistic production in colonial India. New artistic forms and practices—the result of new technologies like lithography and steam navigation, middle-class print formats like the periodical, the scrapbook and the literary annual, as well as the prevalence of amateur sketching among Company employees—reconfigured the colonial regime's racial boundaries and techniques of governance. They flourished within transimperial networks, integrating middle-class societies with new political convictions and moral disciplines, and thereby eroding the aristocratic corporate cultures that had previously structured colonial authority in India. Unmaking the East India Company contributes to a reassessment of British art as a global, corporate and intrinsically imperial phenomenon—highlighting the role of overlooked media, artistic styles and print formats in crafting those distinctions of power and identity that defined ‘Britishness' across the world. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

On The LatinNews Podcast this week, we ask Renata Segura, Deputy Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Crisis Group and Diego Da Rín, Haiti expert at International Crisis Group, what is going on in Haiti? The prolongation of a series of corrupt governments has created an untenable situation consisting of three crises, economic, security and humanitarian.  How can the cycle be broken to provide for the people of Haiti?   Show Notes: • The current situation in Haiti? • The Haitian humanitarian crisis • Assassination of President Jovenel Moïse • Criminal militant groups   Renata Segura started her career as a reporter on Colombian TV and a nationally-distributed magazine, before working at the Jesuit-led NGO CINEP in Bogotá. She got her Ph.D. in political science from the New School for Social Research in New York in 2007. Between 2002 and 2019, Renata worked at the Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum, a program of the Social Science Research Council. Diego Da Rin is a social science researcher, journalist and consultant on Latin America and Caribbean for the International Crisis Group.

Americans want electoral reforms so that they can have more choice in elections. Recent surveys show that 20 to 50 percent of Americans are open to a new electoral system, while demand for a third party has crept upward since Gallup began asking in 2003. More Americans now call themselves "independent" than identify with either of the major parties, but what happens when Americans try to reform their way out of a two-party system? In More Parties or No Parties, Jack Santucci traces the origins and performance of proportional representation in U.S. cities, the reasons for repeal in all but one case, and discusses the implications of this history for current reform movements at the state and national level. In a two-party system, reform requires appealing to the group that wants to "get the parties out of politics" (or, in modern terms, to "reduce polarization"). This leads to ostensibly nonpartisan reform packages, yet party-like formations emerge anyway, as voters and governments need to be organized. However, such reform is not stable and has tended to make voting difficult for everyday people.This conversation, originally recorded in August 2022,  looks back at the history of political reform and current movements like the Forward Party and the adoption of ranked-choice voting in Nevada and other states. As you'll hear, reform is easy to put into a slogan, but much harder to implement in practice. More Parties or No PartiesJack Santucci's website

America's winner-take-all electoral system casts third-party candidates as spoilers—but what would it take to open the door to not just a third party, but a fourth or more?  Guest: Lee Drutman, senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, author of Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's winner-take-all electoral system casts third-party candidates as spoilers—but what would it take to open the door to not just a third party, but a fourth or more?  Guest: Lee Drutman, senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, author of Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's winner-take-all electoral system casts third-party candidates as spoilers—but what would it take to open the door to not just a third party, but a fourth or more?  Guest: Lee Drutman, senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, author of Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America's winner-take-all electoral system casts third-party candidates as spoilers—but what would it take to open the door to not just a third party, but a fourth or more?  Guest: Lee Drutman, senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, author of Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you'll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson is joined by former Senate President and current Alaska Senator Cathy Giessel. They discuss the role of divisiveness in America today, the existing partisan system that discriminates against candidates and voters not registered in the one of the two major parties, and reform efforts that work to give voters choices. This episode talks with the Republican Majority Leader in the Alaska legislature about how the reform is working in Alaska and how it promotes collaboration – and cooperation – between lawmakers with different political views. The current season of The Optimistic American is dedicated to the reforms that are going on in America that can help heal the ongoing divisions. Alaska Senator Cathy Giessel is the Republican and Majority Leader in Alaska who can tell how the reforms that removed partisan primaries and implemented rank choice voting actually work. The divisiveness in the U.S. is the highest Paul has seen in his 40 years watching the political system. Senator Giessel breaks down how a partisan primary system and an open primary system with a top four work. With partisan primaries, 85% of incumbents are in safe seats that are gerrymandered to stop competition in the general election. In an open primary system, every voter gets to vote for or against their representative. At first, Senator Giessel was reluctant about the ranked choice voting – she explains why that was the case. Senator Giessel shares her experience in regard to how the role of and the interaction with voters changed with the two systems. Paul, who ran in both an open primary system for mayor and a closed partisan primary for governor, pointed out that candidates in the open primary have to speak to all voters, even those registered in the other party. In closed primary systems, they only have to speak to members of their own party. He believes that talking to people they don't necessarily agree with is the single most important thing that educates leaders. In Alaska, today's legislature operates differently than it did before. Senator Giessel touches upon the changes that have taken place and how Democrats and Republicans have been able to work together despite some major differences in the open primary system. According to Senator Giessel, the open primary and the rank choice systems have really reduced negative campaigning because when you have multiple candidates in a runoff, going negative hurts the person leveling the negative information. Senator Giessel points out that the open primary in Alaska has promoted collaboration and cooperation between lawmakers.     Mentioned in This Episode: optamerican.com Addictive Ideologies: Finding Meaning and Agency When Politics Fail You by Dr Emily Bashah and Hon Paul Johnson The Optimistic American on YouTube Cathy Giessel Alexander Hamilton Thomas Jefferson Mo Udall

Described as "hapless and stolid but hardworking" by Dr Emily Morris, President Diaz-Canel was re-elected to his post in April 2023 as life for ordinary Cubans remains increasingly difficult. On this episode of The LatinNews Podcast, Dr Morris discusses the political and economic effects of the nation's dual currency system and its end, if there are any possibilities of meaningful political reform there on the horizon and finally, the overwhelming sense of despair being felt by the Cuban population.   Show Notes: • What is the dual-currency system? • Impact of the dual-currency on the economy • 2021 Cuban Protests • Cuban foreign policy   Dr Emily Morris is a Research Fellow at University College London's Institute of the Americas (UCLIA). For 13 years she worked for the Economist Intelligence Unit, where she was a Senior Editor/Economist covering the economies of Latin America, and in 2011 she completed her doctoral thesis on Cuban economic policy and outcomes since 1990. As well as lecturing Masters level students, she is now doing consultancy work on Cuban and Latin American economics. Dr Morris's current research includes studies of Cuban macroeconomic management and performance, climate change mitigation and transport strategies, and emerging currents in Latin American Political Economy. She is lead researcher for a collaboration project between UCL and the Cuban ministry of transport, helping to formulate an environmentally, economically and socially sustainable transport strategy for the city of Havana. Dr Morris lectures in the Political Economy of Development in Latin America, Latin American Economics, and Economic and Social Transformation in Cuba. Ten years ago she wrote an article for LatinNews, covering Cuba's dual-currency system. On the latest episode of The LatinNews Podcast she joins Richard McColl to discuss current developments in Cuba.

We need more political Parties, we need political reform, we need open primaries, we need more. But not right now. Why? Trumpism. Listen to my explanation behind my answer now. Make sure to follow me on social media and please subscribe to my YouTube channel. 

In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to BREAKING THE TWO-PARTY DOOM LOOP author Lee Drutman about the compelling case for multiparty democracy in America. ABOUT LEE DRUTMAN: Lee Drutman is a senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America. He is the author of Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America (Oxford University Press, 2020) and The Business of America is Lobbying (Oxford University Press, 2015), winner of the 2016 American Political Science Association's Robert A. Dahl Award, given for "scholarship of the highest quality on the subject of democracy." He is also the co-host of the podcast Politics in Question, a lecturer at The Johns Hopkins University Center for Advanced Governmental Studies, and writes regularly for FiveThirtyEight. He has also published numerous pieces in the New York Times, Washington Post, Vox, NBC Think, and Foreign Policy, among many other outlets. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of California, Berkeley and a B.A. from Brown University. ABOUT ANDREW KEEN: Name as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our “Best Of 2022” edition. Join us for this compilation that highlights some of our favorite moments and special guests centered around the idea of Psycho-Politics. Our world is at a tipping point where our sense of normalcy needs to catch up to the reality of our country and world. What's being proposed is to care for our families and widen our scope to reach out beyond our loved ones. It is perfectly natural to want to care for our relatives and close friends, however, continuing to only support our small circles perpetuates poverty, war, terrorism, and global warming. Receive encouragement, tools, and support from Robert and Dave on ways to increase the percentage each of us can reach out to the world to create ripples of positive change during this holiday time of giving and beyond. Although this idea may feel grandiose and external, the work starts from within. We are repeatedly creating wars outside of ourselves by not facing and resolving the war inside ourselves. If we are caught in our fears, anxieties overwhelm and helplessness, we are trapped. Learning to face our most challenging emotions can allow space to contemplate what qualities, actions, and thoughts will foster wisdom and healing. Together we can develop the capacity to be wise and caring responders to these challenging feelings. We all have the freedom to be in our traditional conditioning, to run away, to act out, or we have the freedom to ask ourselves, what is our best self and how can I help?  These questions can be an expanding catalyst for external dialogue and internal inquiry. If we can stay in this state of looking for solutions rather than reacting against the problems to find core universal needs, these billions of small changes will make a difference in the planet's momentum and our collective future. Thank you for listening. Wishing you and yours a very happy and healthy holiday. We look forward to greeting you next year with more great content and thought-provoking ideas. Read the transcription and listen to this episode on The Global Bridge Foundation website.

Do you think America's system of government is broken? With mounting gridlock and extremism between the parties, many are dissatisfied…but how did we get here and what are the solutions? Lee Drutman, a senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America and author of the book “Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America,” joins the show to discuss his ideas on reforms that could create more a more effective and representative legislative bodies in our country.

This hour, we investigate what centrism means, and what the role of centrism is in U.S. politics and discourse today. GUESTS:  Lee Drutman: Senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, and the author of Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America among other books. He is also co-host of the “Politics In Question” podcast, and the co-founder of “Fix Our House,” a campaign for proportional representation. Yascha Mounk: Professor at Johns Hopkins University and author of The Great Experiment: Why Diverse Democracies Fall Apart and How They Can Endure, among other books. He is also the founder of the publication “Persuasion.” Christine Todd Whitman: Co-chair of the new “Forward Party,” and the President of The Whitman Strategy Group. She is former Governor of the state of New Jersey, and she served in the cabinet of President George W. Bush as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Joe Biden met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, announcing several new areas of cooperation aimed at reshaping US-Saudi relations. Plus, Chef José Andrés joins to discuss providing meals to Ukrainians as Russia targets Ukraine's wheat fields. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy