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[Dutch follows English] On Saturday, November 29 2025, President Trump announced that the airspace above Venezuela should be considered closed. He had previously hinted at overt and covert operations in Venezuela. He threatened that the days of “narco-terrorist” Maduro were numbered. And attacks on so-called “drug boats” have already killed at least 80 people. Why is Trump threatening Venezuela? And can the US just do this without sanctions or reprisals? Listen to political scientist Gustav Meibauer about Trump's threat to Venezuela. US Threats Against Venezuela | Current Affairs Lecture by political scientist Gustav Meibauer Thursday 4 december 2025 | 12.30 - 13.15 uur | Collegezalencomplex, Radboud Universiteit | Radboud Reflects and VOX Read the review: https://www.ru.nl/services/sport-cultuur-en-ontspanning/radboud-reflects/nieuws/us-threats-against-venezuela-current-affairs-lecture-by-political-scientist-gustav-meibauer Never want to miss a podcast again? Subscribe to this channel! Also don't forget to like this podcast. Radboud Reflects organizes public lectures and courses about current affairs. Check our website for upcoming in-depth lectures: www.ru.nl/radboudreflects Do you want to stay up to date about our activities? Please sign in for the English newsletter: www.ru.nl//rr/newsletter NEDERLANDS Zaterdag 29 november 2025 verkondigde president Trump dat het luchtruim boven Venezuela als gesloten moest worden beschouwd. Eerder zinspeelde hij al op openlijke en undercoveroperaties in Venezuela. Hij dreigde dat de dagen van ‘narcoterrorist' Maduro zijn geteld. En bij aanvallen op zogenaamde ‘drugsboten' zijn al zeker tachtig mensen omgekomen. Waarom is Trump zo dreigend tegenover Venezuela? En kan de VS dit gewoon doen, zonder sancties of represailles? Luister naar politicoloog Gustav Meibauer over de dreiging van Trump aan Venezuela. US Threats Against Venezuela | Current Affairs Lecture by political scientist Gustav Meibauer Donderdag 4 december 2025 | 12.30 - 13.15 uur | Collegezalencomplex, Radboud Universiteit | Radboud Reflects en VOX Lees het verslag: https://www.ru.nl/services/sport-cultuur-en-ontspanning/radboud-reflects/nieuws/us-threats-against-venezuela-current-affairs-lecture-by-political-scientist-gustav-meibauer Like deze podcast en abonneer je op dit kanaal. Bekijk ook de agenda voor nog meer verdiepende lezingen: www.ru.nl/radboudreflects Wil je geen enkele verdiepende lezing missen? Schrijf je dan in voor de nieuwsbrief: www.ru.nl/rr/nieuwsbrief

Terror attack in Australia Guest: Avi Benlolo, Founding Chairman and CEO of The Abraham Global Peace Initiative Could David Eby call a spring election? Guest: Stewart Prest, Political Scientist and lecturer at UBC Should Canada Ban Non Disclosure Agreements? Guest: Dr. Julie Macfarlane, Member of the Order of Canada Emerita Distinguished University Professor, University of Windsor Co-Founder of Can't Buy My Silence Will you need to show your social media if you cross the US border? Guest: Evan Green, Managing Partner, Certified Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law at Green and Spiegel Should we ban social media in Canada? Guest: Matt Hatfield, Executive Director of open media, an advocacy group for digital rights, democracy, and freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back on La Crosse Talk PM with UW-La Crosse political science professor Dr. Anthony Chergosky, who helps us take a deep dive into civics vs. politics. Before we get to that, we had to reset after nearly a year away from the Friday slot. The last PM show we did, Chergosky was ironically trying to start a cheese curd war between Kwik Trip and Culver’s. After that, we discuss the top Google trending stories of 2025, ranging from the Epstein files to a new Pope and the Charlie Kirk murder. Then we take a deep dive into civics education as Chergosky explains the Wisconsin requirements to graduate from high school and we watch a certain talk show host fail the questions. We also talk about the difference between civics and politics and how education can further build knowledge on how government works. Lastly, we hit on the Wisconsin governor's race. Joel Brennan has become the eighth Democrat to enter the field, pushing the total number of candidates to replace Tony Evers into double digits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Yorker staff writer Andrew Marantz is joined by the political scientists Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, who teach at Harvard, and Lucan A. Way, who teaches at the University of Toronto, for an installment of “How Bad Is It?,” a monthly series on the health of American democracy. In a new essay for the journal Foreign Affairs, “The Price of American Authoritarianism,” the scholars of government assert that President Trump's rapid consolidation of power in the first year of his second term has tipped the United States into authoritarianism—specifically, into competitive authoritarianism, in which elections persist but the ruling party rigs the system in its favor. The panel discusses how they arrived at their conclusions and suggests that not all is lost: America's authoritarian moment could be temporary. “The United States is in a very good place to resist,” Levitsky says. “Civil society is very robust and so there is a very high likelihood that Trump will fail.” The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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[English follows Dutch] Wie heeft werkelijk de macht in onze economie? Geven burgers zelf nog vorm aan de samenleving, of zijn we gedegradeerd tot passieve consumenten? Filosoof Lisa Herzog toont aan dat onze ongelijke economie een groot gevaar vormt voor de democratie. Luister naar hoe we volgens Herzog de democratie kunnen redden, door de economie te veranderen. De voertaal is Engels. Lisa Herzog's nieuwste boek, 'De democratische markt', werd door Thomas Piketty aangeprezen als ‘Een geweldig boek en een must-read!' How to Save Democracy? | Lezing en gesprek met filosoof Lisa Herzog en politicoloog Gaard Kets Maandag 6 oktober 2025 | 20.00 – 21.30 uur | LUX, Nijmegen Radboud Reflects en Hotspot Sustainable Democracy Lees het verslag: https://www.ru.nl/services/sport-cultuur-en-ontspanning/radboud-reflects/nieuws/how-to-save-democracy-lezing-en-gesprek-met-filosoof-lisa-herzog-en-politicoloog-gaard-kets Bekijk de video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93HD0cbo6Tk&t=313s Like deze podcast en abonneer je op dit kanaal. Bekijk ook de agenda voor nog meer verdiepende lezingen: www.ru.nl/radboudreflects Wil je geen enkele verdiepende lezing missen? Schrijf je dan in voor de nieuwsbrief: www.ru.nl/rr/nieuwsbrief ENGLISH Who truly holds power in our economy? Do citizens still shape society—or have we been reduced to passive consumers? Philosopher Lisa Herzog argues that our unequal economy poses a serious threat to democracy. Learn from Herzog how we can save democracy—by transforming the economy. Monday, 6 October 2025 | 20:00 – 21:30 hrs | LUX, Nijmegen | Radboud Reflects and Hotspot Sustainable Democracy Read the review: https://www.ru.nl/en/services/sport-culture-and-recreation/radboud-reflects/news/how-to-save-democracy-lecture-and-conversation-with-philosopher-lisa-herzog-and-political-scientist-gaard-kets Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93HD0cbo6Tk&t=313s Never want to miss a podcast again? Subscribe to this channel! Also don't forget to like this podcast. Radboud Reflects organizes public lectures and courses about current affairs. Check our website for upcoming in-depth lectures: www.ru.nl/radboudreflects Do you want to stay up to date about our activities? Please sign in for the English newsletter: www.ru.nl//rr/newsletter

A broad look at the Federal Budget Guest: Stewart Prest, Political Scientist at UBC Ken Sim welcomes an Ontario Mayor Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Looking at the other side of bail reform Guest: Amy J. Fitzgerald, PhD. Department of Sociology & Criminology University of Windsor Car Subscriptions are the worst, but they aren't going away Guest: Sean Tucker, Writer with Cox Automotive Supreme Court Tariffs discussion Guest: Reggie Cecchini Global News Washington Correspondent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Tim Whitaker engages in a conversation with Dr. Nola Haynes discussing the critical aspects of space security, emphasizing the need for ethical diplomacy in national security. The conversation delves into the implications of Christian nationalism, the role of media in shaping public discourse, and the security concerns posed by extremism. https://www.cnas.org/people/nola-haynes Chapters 05:27 The Ethics of Diplomacy in National Security 12:32 The Role of Media in Shaping Public Discourse 21:30 The Cult-like Nature of Political Ideologies 36:32 The Intersection of Technology and Social Media 42:18 The Global Impact of Nationalism and Racism ____________________________________________________ TNE Podcast hosts thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. We're part of the New Evangelical's 501c3 nonprofit that rejects Christian Nationalism and builds a better path forward, rooted in Jesus and centered on justice.  If ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work or get involved, visit our website: ⁠www.thenewevangelicals.com⁠  Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Bill and Phil share and reflect on their interview with Political Scientist and Author of How Democracies Die, Steven Levitsky.

[ENG follows NL]Grote opluchting in Gaza, Israël en de rest van de wereld over het vredesplan in Gaza. Palestijnse journalisten gingen de straat op om mensen te informeren, familieleden van gijzelaars zochten elkaar op. Niemand had verwacht dat het zo snel zou gaan. Is het nu dan eindelijk vrede? Wat gaat dit betekenen voor de Palestijnen en voor Israël? Welke rol heeft Amerika gespeeld? Het huidige plan is een akkoord voor de korte termijn -wat gaat er daarna gebeuren? Luister naar politicoloog Niels Terpstra. Peace in Gaza? | Current Affairs Lecture with political scientist Niels Terpstra Donderdag 9 oktober 2025 | 12.30-13.15 uur | Collegezalencomplex, Radboud Universiteit | Radboud Reflects en VOX Lees het verslag: https://www.ru.nl/services/sport-cultuur-en-ontspanning/radboud-reflects/nieuws/peace-in-gaza-actualiteitencollege-met-politicoloog-niels-terpstra Like deze podcast, abonneer op dit kanaal en mis niks. Bekijk ook de agenda voor nog meer verdiepende lezingen: www.ru.nl/radboud-reflects/agenda Wil je geen enkele verdiepende lezing missen? Schrijf je dan in voor de nieuwsbrief: www.ru.nl/rr/nieuwsbrief ENGLISH A wave of relief has swept through Gaza, Israel, and the rest of the world following the Gaza peace plan. Palestinian journalists took to the streets to inform citizens, and families of hostages reunited. No one expected things to move this quickly. But is this truly peace? What does the agreement mean for Palestinians and for Israel? What role has the United States played? And since the current plan is only a short-term agreement—what comes next? Listen to political scientist Niels Terpstra. Peace in Gaza? | Current Affairs Lecture with political scientist Niels Terpstra Thursday, 9 October 2025 | 12:30 – 13:15 | Lecture Hall Complex, Radboud University | Radboud Reflects and VOX Read the review: Never want to miss a podcast again? Subscribe to this channel! Also don't forget to like this podcast. Radboud Reflects organizes public lectures and courses about current affairs. Check our website for upcoming in-depth lectures: www.ru.nl/radboudreflects Do you want to stay up to date about our activities? Please sign in for the English newsletter: www.ru.nl//rr/newsletter

When President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, he declared a commitment to tightening immigration policies and enhancing border security. The administration has followed through on its promise to ramp up deportations, and recent military strikes on boats departing Venezuela are demonstrations of its willingness to act upon its goal of targeting what they claim are drug smugglers from ‘cartels or other organizations.' The administration has also designated six Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations so the question remains whether it will take similar military action in Mexico. So, what effect have these kinds of policies had on our relationship with Mexico and other countries in Latin America, and how people in those countries perceive the United States?

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers this week are Professor Alan Barrett, Research Professor at the ESRI, Liz Carolan Publisher of thebriefing.ie, and Political Scientist, Oisín Coghlan, Public Policy Analyst, Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent and Sunday Independent

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro.Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 08/17/2025 at 6:00 PM (EST), our guest was Author, XM Radio Host, and Political Scientist, Dr. Wilmer Leon. From the Police takeover by federal troops in D.C., to the Congo, to Gaza, and the impotent response by Black elected officials on all of this, and alternatives to the direction of Black political leadership in the current Two-party system, was part of the dialogue with our guest, Dr. Wilmer Leon. As always, conversation on topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally.

It's Thursday and time for another episode of The Roundabout.The Roundabout is your news of the week, analyzed by our panelists from the points of view that span left, right and center. Joining us today are former Metro council member Fabian Bedne, former Metro school board chair and candidate for mayor, David Fox, and Tennessee State University political scientist Dr. Ian Shapiro. We're hitting the brakes on electric vehicle production in Tennessee, talking about AI surveillance of Tennessee students, leaning into the the latest on the Boring Company's airport tunnel plans and flooding for our neighbors in Chattanooga. That and more.And The Roundabout also welcomes your voice on the big stories of the week! Give us a call at 615-760-2000 to weigh in — or join us live streaming on YouTube at noon and pop your question into chat!This episode was produced by Mary Mancini.Guests: Fabian Bedne, former Metro councilmember David Fox, former Metro school board chair and candidate for mayor Dr. Ian Shapiro, Political Scientist, TSU  

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The US has imposed a punitive 25% tariff on India. President Trump warns more could follow. It's a spectacular change from six months ago when the leaders of the two nations declared their warm friendship at the White House. So what went wrong? And what's next? In this episode: Brahma Chellaney, Professor of Strategic Studies at the Centre for Policy Research. Elizabeth Threlkeld, Director of the South Asia Program at the Stimson Center. Sumantra Bose, Political Scientist and Professor at Krea University in India. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

I'm still going through some older reruns for the summer due to my travel schedule. This one is an interview with Rocío Titiunik, a quantitative methods political scientist and professor in the department of politics at Princeton University, as well as a researcher that has been at the frontier of work on regression discontinuity designs. Her name is synonymous with cutting-edge work on regression discontinuity design, developed in close collaboration with scholars like Sebastián Calonico, Matías Cattaneo, and Max Farrell. Together, they've shaped the modern landscape of causal inference, not only through groundbreaking theory but also through widely used software tools in R, Stata, and Python. In addition to her contributions to quantitative methodology, Rocío's applied research — from electoral behavior to democratic institutions — has become a major voice in political science. She also holds a formidable editorial footprint: associate editor for Science Advances, Political Analysis, and the American Journal of Political Science, and APSR. It's no exaggeration to say she helps steer the field as much as she contributes to it.In this older interview, Rocío shared how her journey into economics began not with data, but with theory, literature, and the big questions that led her to the discipline. Her path into Berkeley's PhD program in agricultural and resource economics was anything but linear, and even once there, she wasn't sure how all the parts of herself — the scholar, the immigrant, the thinker — would fit together. During our conversation, she opened up about moments of uncertainty, of feeling lost in the sheer vastness of academic economics. Her honesty was disarming. It reminded me that no matter how decorated someone's résumé may be, we're all just trying to find our way — and sometimes, the most important breakthroughs happen when we admit we haven't arrived yet.Thanks again for tuning in! I hope you like listening to this older podcast interview. Scott's Mixtape Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Scott's Mixtape Substack at causalinf.substack.com/subscribe

Thailand and Cambodia have been exchanging fire along their disputed border. At the heart of the feud is a number of centuries-old Hindu temples. So, could it lead to a full-blown war? In this episode: Youk Chhang, Political Analyst. Jim Laurie, Author and Journalist. Pavin Chachavalpongpun, Political Scientist. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

JAPAN; CHANGE & TAIWAN. . SCOTT HAROLD, Scott Harold, senior political scientist at RAND and a professor of policy analysis at the RAND School of Public PolicY.  @GORDONGCHANG TAIPEI

On the phone-in: We discuss the pros and cons of strong mayoral power with UCB political scientist, Tom Urlaniak and the Mayor of HRM, Andy Fillmore. And off the top of the show, we hear about a controversial American Christian singer who's slated to perform in Halifax, Moncton and Charlottetown. The performer has conservative views and many residents are upset.

John Maytham speaks to Mbasa Mvenene, Political Scientist and lecturer in the Department of Political Studies at Walter Sisulu University, to unpack the high-stakes political manoeuvring behind the scenes of the Appropriation bill vote , and what this standoff could mean for South Africa’s governance and economy. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time to bring in an expert!Summer is usually a time for Alberta Politics to slow down, but this summer is definitely an exception! With Danielle Smith launching her Alberta Next panel, the PC Party relaunching, legal actions left right and center and federal politics invading the provincial scene, we sat down with Political Scientist Dr. Duane Bratt to try and make sense of it all!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

  North Carolinians received another powerful reminder recently that their state's electoral politics are never boring, when Republican U.S. Senator Thom Tillis suddenly announced he will not seek reelection next year. The announcement has set off a flurry of activity in which it has sometimes seemed that more politicians are considering entering the 2026 Senate […]

  North Carolina was rocked by a political earthquake this past week when its senior U.S. Senator, Republican Thom Tillis, broke with President Donald Trump and then announced that he will not seek reelection in 2026. Tillis's announcement – which came on the heels of his decision to oppose Trump's hugely controversial omnibus budget bill […]

Suspended after a leaked recording of a controversial phone call, Thailand's Prime Minister is now fighting for her political survival. Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been facing growing public anger. So, will she survive this crisis? And what does it mean for democracy in Thailand? In this episode: Sean Boonpracong, Political Analyst. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Political Scientist, Chulalongkorn University. Kasit Piromya, Former Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Joining me this week is scholar and fellow podcaster Dr. Matthew Brogdon. He is a Political Scientist with an expertise in American Constitutionalism. In this episode, we discuss the history of the 13th and 14th Amendments and how they reshaped American society. We also spent time talking about how the amendments of this period influence our society today. Be sure to check out Matthew's podcast, This Constitution, and check out the great work is doing with The Quill Project by visiting https://www.uvu.edu/ccs/

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, June 6, 20254:20 pm: Andrew Stiles, Senior Writer at the Washington Free Beacon, joins the program to discuss how Democrats have brought in a female abortion activist and defund the police advocate to head a $20 million campaign to try and understand men.6:05 pm: Clare Morell, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and Director of the Technology and Human Flourishing Project, joins the show for a conversation about her new book "The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones."6:20 pm: Francis Menton of the Manhattan Contrarian blog joins the show to discuss his recent piece in which he writes that America does not have to welcome those that hate our country.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to Rod and Greg's conversations this week with Ryan Burge, a Political Scientist at Eastern Illinois University regarding the results of a study of the voting habits of members of the LDS Church, and (at 6:50 pm) with Beth Brelje of The Federalist on her piece discouraging people from shopping at retailers that openly support gay pride activities.

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Wednesday, June 4, 20254:20 pm: Simon Hankinson, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Border Security and Immigration Center joins the show to discuss his piece in the New York Post about why it's common sense to not let people who hate America move into the country.4:38 pm: Ryan Burge, Political Scientist at Eastern Illinois University, joins Rod and Greg to discuss the results of his recent study showing the voting patterns of Latter-Day Saint voters in 2024.6:05 pm: Ira Mehlman of the Federation for American Immigration Reform joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about the group's recent research report that shows a surge of sanctuary jurisdictions in the United States over the last seven years.6:38 pm: William Barclay, a political theorist and contributor to Real Clear Politics joins the show for a conversation about his piece on how Canada's relaxed immigration enforcement has allowed Islamic terrorists to get a foot hold in North America.

Political Scientists Beg Oblivious Americans to Wake Up | The Humanist Report (5/19-5/30) by Mike Figueredo

Political division in the United States is an issue often cited as contributing to the pessimistic outlook so many of us have. Blue Sky guest Lindsey Cormack believes that our government will only improve if we begin to understand it better and get involved ourselves.  As a college professor, when she found that many of her students were remarkably ignorant about how our government works, she decided to do something about it. The result is her latest book, which challenges parents to fill the void left by elementary and high schools that no longer teach these subjects in the classroom.    Learn more about Lindsey's book: https://howtoraiseacitizen.com/   Chapters: 02:33 Meet Lindsey Cormack  Bill introduces Lindsey Cormack, a college professor and author, highlighting her background, research, and her mission to improve civics education in America.  04:47 The Importance of Understanding Our Government  Lindsey discusses the alarming ignorance among students regarding government and civics, emphasizing the need for reform in how civics is taught in schools.  07:06 Parents as Key Players in Civics Education  Lindsey argues that parents play a crucial role in teaching civics, as schools struggle to provide adequate education on the subject due to various systemic challenges.  09:30 Navigating Political Conversations  The conversation shifts to the challenges parents face when discussing politics with their children, including fears of misunderstanding and differing political views.  12:25 Engaging with Local Government  Lindsey emphasizes the importance of local government in everyday life and encourages listeners to get involved, explaining how local actions can lead to meaningful change.  19:56 The Role of Parents in Political Education  The conversation focuses on how parents can normalize political discussions at home, fostering an environment where children feel comfortable exploring political ideas.  22:01 Optimism in Civic Engagement  Bill and Lindsey discuss the relationship between optimism and civic engagement, emphasizing that understanding politics can empower individuals to make a difference.  26:04 Historical Context of Political Division  The conversation explores historical instances of political division in the U.S., drawing parallels to current events and emphasizing the resilience of democracy.  29:16 The Impact of Smartphones on Society  Lindsey reflects on how technology, much like junk food, can be seductive and detrimental to children's development.  32:50 Creating a Phone-Free Environment  Lindsey discusses her approach to managing smartphone use among her daughter's friends, including implementing a ‘phone graveyard' at home.   36:01 Empowering Parents  The conversation shifts to how parents can become more engaged in their children's civic education, with Lindsey encouraging them to seek knowledge actively.   40:39 Understanding Political Structures  Lindsey emphasizes the value of understanding the political system and encourages parents to explore current events as teaching moments for their children.   41:36 Reflecting on the Role of Technology and History  The episode concludes with a reflection on the dual nature of smartphones, acknowledging their benefits while cautioning against their overuse.    

Graeme Raubenheimer is joined by Mbasa Mvenene, Political Scientist and Political Studies Lecturer at Walter Sisulu University. He’ll help us understand the mounting tensions, the legal manoeuvring, and the broader political stakes as the GNU navigates growing internal resistance. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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After being sworn in as the 47th president, President Donald Trump quickly altered American government – and political discourse. He issued a slew of executive orders that affected how American government functions and he spoke about officers of the government, federal agencies, executive power, the press, the Constitution, and the rule of law in ways that surprised citizens, journalists, and many scholars. Postscript has devoted three podcasts to how professional historians have assessed Trump's actions. Today, we look at how political scientists understand the second Trump presidency and how they have organized to amplify their concerns. Over 1200 trained political scientists signed a statement that lays out alarming changes to American government – and today's podcast features the incoming president of the American Political Science Association, Dr. Susan Stokes, to discuss the statement and what it means for so many political scientists to sign it. With her forthcoming book, The Backsliders: Why Leaders Undermine Their Own Democracies (Princeton University Press), Sue Stokes is the perfect person to assess democratic erosion and autocracy. Our conversation provides insights into the state of American politics, resources for people who want to oppose democratic erosion, and particular suggestions for teachers – and sneak peak into her new book. Dr. Susan Stokes is the Tiffany and Margaret Blake Distinguished Service Professor of political science and Director of the Chicago Center on Democracy at The University of Chicago. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She is co-director of Bright Line Watch, a group of political scientists who monitor democratic practices, their resilience, and potential threats. Dr. Stokes has spent her career unpacking how democracy functions in developing societies, distributive politics, and comparative political behavior. Her books include Brokers, Voters, and Clientelism: The Puzzle of Distributive Politics (Cambridge, 2013), and Why Bother? Rethinking Participation in Elections and Protests, co-authored with S. Erdem Aytaç (Cambridge, 2019). Mentioned: Statement signed by over 1200 political scientists (closed for signatures) Bright Line Watch: political scientists monitor democratic practices, resilience, and potential threats APSA “take action” suggestions (really helpful if you are calling or writing your leaders) APSA public statements and letters Nancy Bermeo, “On Democratic Backsliding,” Journal of Democracy (2016) Timothy Snyder, On Freedom (2024) and On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century (2017) Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, Tyranny of the Minority: How to Reverse an Authoritarian Turn, and Force a Democracy for All (2024), New Books Interview with Levitsky and Ziblatt by Karyne Messina Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, How Democracies Die (2018), New Books Interview with Daniel Ziblatt by Jenna Spinelle Brendan Nyhan's work and commentary Democratic Erosion Consortium (nonpartisan effort with resources) 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

After being sworn in as the 47th president, President Donald Trump quickly altered American government – and political discourse. He issued a slew of executive orders that affected how American government functions and he spoke about officers of the government, federal agencies, executive power, the press, the Constitution, and the rule of law in ways that surprised citizens, journalists, and many scholars. Postscript has devoted three podcasts to how professional historians have assessed Trump's actions. Today, we look at how political scientists understand the second Trump presidency and how they have organized to amplify their concerns. Over 1200 trained political scientists signed a statement that lays out alarming changes to American government – and today's podcast features the incoming president of the American Political Science Association, Dr. Susan Stokes, to discuss the statement and what it means for so many political scientists to sign it. With her forthcoming book, The Backsliders: Why Leaders Undermine Their Own Democracies (Princeton University Press), Sue Stokes is the perfect person to assess democratic erosion and autocracy. Our conversation provides insights into the state of American politics, resources for people who want to oppose democratic erosion, and particular suggestions for teachers – and sneak peak into her new book. Dr. Susan Stokes is the Tiffany and Margaret Blake Distinguished Service Professor of political science and Director of the Chicago Center on Democracy at The University of Chicago. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She is co-director of Bright Line Watch, a group of political scientists who monitor democratic practices, their resilience, and potential threats. Dr. Stokes has spent her career unpacking how democracy functions in developing societies, distributive politics, and comparative political behavior. Her books include Brokers, Voters, and Clientelism: The Puzzle of Distributive Politics (Cambridge, 2013), and Why Bother? Rethinking Participation in Elections and Protests, co-authored with S. Erdem Aytaç (Cambridge, 2019). Mentioned: Statement signed by over 1200 political scientists (closed for signatures) Bright Line Watch: political scientists monitor democratic practices, resilience, and potential threats APSA “take action” suggestions (really helpful if you are calling or writing your leaders) APSA public statements and letters Nancy Bermeo, “On Democratic Backsliding,” Journal of Democracy (2016) Timothy Snyder, On Freedom (2024) and On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century (2017) Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, Tyranny of the Minority: How to Reverse an Authoritarian Turn, and Force a Democracy for All (2024), New Books Interview with Levitsky and Ziblatt by Karyne Messina Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, How Democracies Die (2018), New Books Interview with Daniel Ziblatt by Jenna Spinelle Brendan Nyhan's work and commentary Democratic Erosion Consortium (nonpartisan effort with resources) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

After being sworn in as the 47th president, President Donald Trump quickly altered American government – and political discourse. He issued a slew of executive orders that affected how American government functions and he spoke about officers of the government, federal agencies, executive power, the press, the Constitution, and the rule of law in ways that surprised citizens, journalists, and many scholars. Postscript has devoted three podcasts to how professional historians have assessed Trump's actions. Today, we look at how political scientists understand the second Trump presidency and how they have organized to amplify their concerns. Over 1200 trained political scientists signed a statement that lays out alarming changes to American government – and today's podcast features the incoming president of the American Political Science Association, Dr. Susan Stokes, to discuss the statement and what it means for so many political scientists to sign it. With her forthcoming book, The Backsliders: Why Leaders Undermine Their Own Democracies (Princeton University Press), Sue Stokes is the perfect person to assess democratic erosion and autocracy. Our conversation provides insights into the state of American politics, resources for people who want to oppose democratic erosion, and particular suggestions for teachers – and sneak peak into her new book. Dr. Susan Stokes is the Tiffany and Margaret Blake Distinguished Service Professor of political science and Director of the Chicago Center on Democracy at The University of Chicago. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She is co-director of Bright Line Watch, a group of political scientists who monitor democratic practices, their resilience, and potential threats. Dr. Stokes has spent her career unpacking how democracy functions in developing societies, distributive politics, and comparative political behavior. Her books include Brokers, Voters, and Clientelism: The Puzzle of Distributive Politics (Cambridge, 2013), and Why Bother? Rethinking Participation in Elections and Protests, co-authored with S. Erdem Aytaç (Cambridge, 2019). Mentioned: Statement signed by over 1200 political scientists (closed for signatures) Bright Line Watch: political scientists monitor democratic practices, resilience, and potential threats APSA “take action” suggestions (really helpful if you are calling or writing your leaders) APSA public statements and letters Nancy Bermeo, “On Democratic Backsliding,” Journal of Democracy (2016) Timothy Snyder, On Freedom (2024) and On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century (2017) Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, Tyranny of the Minority: How to Reverse an Authoritarian Turn, and Force a Democracy for All (2024), New Books Interview with Levitsky and Ziblatt by Karyne Messina Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt, How Democracies Die (2018), New Books Interview with Daniel Ziblatt by Jenna Spinelle Brendan Nyhan's work and commentary Democratic Erosion Consortium (nonpartisan effort with resources) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

Arizona voters from both the Republican and Democrat parties are migrating to the independent party. We ask political scientist and University of Arizona professor Dr. Samara Klar why this shift is happening and what it could spell for 2026. 

Over 100 people crammed into a Franklin County courtroom for a town hall hosted by Sen. Chuck Grassley last week to voice their concerns about cuts to the federal government.

In 2011, the Constitutional Convention endorsed a proposal to allow Irish citizens living abroad to vote in Presidential Elections.Making this reform would require a referendum, but as of yet none seems to be forthcoming.So, what's the delay, and is it something we should be considering if not for the upcoming Presidential race, perhaps for the one after?Dr. Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist and Senior lecturer in the Department of Government and Politics at University College Cork, joins Seán to discuss.

After the murder of George Floyd, the United States had the largest protests in the nation's history. Other public and private responses included corporations, organizations, and communities making policies, issuing statements, and engaging in conversations. Some political science departments issued statements. My guests today are three political scientists who looked at the substance of those statements – and reflected on what it means about the discipline of political science. Their article “An Incomplete Recognition: An Analysis of Political Science Department Statements after the Murder of George Floyd” appeared in the prestigious APSR (American Political Science Review) published by Cambridge University Press. In the podcast, the authors analyze what political scientists did – and did not do – and what their statements might tell us about how political scientists understand race, racism, and power. We also reflect on how political scientists have reacted to the second Trump presidency in a joint statement. Dr. Nadia E. Brown is Professor of Government and Director of the Women's and Gender Studies Program at Georgetown University. Dr. Brown's research interests lie broadly in identity politics, legislative studies, and Black women's studies. While trained as a political scientist, her scholarship on intersectionality seeks to push beyond disciplinary constraints to think more holistically about the politics of identity. She previously discussed in one of her books on the NBN: Sister Style: The Politics of Appearance for Black Women Political Elites (co-authored with Danielle Casarez Lemi). Dr. Fernando Tormos-Aponte is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh and Policy Lead for the Just Transition Alliance. Dr. Tormos-Aponte specializes in environmental and racial justice, intersectional solidarity, identity politics, social policy, and transnational politics. Dr. Tormos-Aponte's research on social movements focuses on how social movements cope with internal divisions and gain political influence. Tormos-Aponte also investigates civil society claims about the uneven government response across communities. His work in this area examines the causes and consequences of government neglect of socially vulnerable communities during disaster recoveries. Dr. Janelle Wong is Professor of Government and Politics and Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is also the Director of the Asian American Studies Program. Dr. Wong's research focuses on race, immigration, and political mobilization. As a scholar and teacher, Wong has worked closely with social service, labor, civil rights, and media organizations that serve the Asian American population. She has talked about her book on the NBN Immigrants, Evangelicals, and Politics in an Era of Demographic Change and also her work on The Collaborative Multiracial Post-Election Survey as part of Heath Brown's Co-Authored series. Mentioned: Brown, Tormos-Aponte, and Wong, “An Incomplete Recognition: An Analysis of Political Science Department Statements after the Murder of George Floyd” in APSR, Cambridge APSA Letter with 1202 signatures from political science PhDs expressing urgent concern about threats to the basic design of American government and democracy. Add your name here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

After the murder of George Floyd, the United States had the largest protests in the nation's history. Other public and private responses included corporations, organizations, and communities making policies, issuing statements, and engaging in conversations. Some political science departments issued statements. My guests today are three political scientists who looked at the substance of those statements – and reflected on what it means about the discipline of political science. Their article “An Incomplete Recognition: An Analysis of Political Science Department Statements after the Murder of George Floyd” appeared in the prestigious APSR (American Political Science Review) published by Cambridge University Press. In the podcast, the authors analyze what political scientists did – and did not do – and what their statements might tell us about how political scientists understand race, racism, and power. We also reflect on how political scientists have reacted to the second Trump presidency in a joint statement. Dr. Nadia E. Brown is Professor of Government and Director of the Women's and Gender Studies Program at Georgetown University. Dr. Brown's research interests lie broadly in identity politics, legislative studies, and Black women's studies. While trained as a political scientist, her scholarship on intersectionality seeks to push beyond disciplinary constraints to think more holistically about the politics of identity. She previously discussed in one of her books on the NBN: Sister Style: The Politics of Appearance for Black Women Political Elites (co-authored with Danielle Casarez Lemi). Dr. Fernando Tormos-Aponte is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh and Policy Lead for the Just Transition Alliance. Dr. Tormos-Aponte specializes in environmental and racial justice, intersectional solidarity, identity politics, social policy, and transnational politics. Dr. Tormos-Aponte's research on social movements focuses on how social movements cope with internal divisions and gain political influence. Tormos-Aponte also investigates civil society claims about the uneven government response across communities. His work in this area examines the causes and consequences of government neglect of socially vulnerable communities during disaster recoveries. Dr. Janelle Wong is Professor of Government and Politics and Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is also the Director of the Asian American Studies Program. Dr. Wong's research focuses on race, immigration, and political mobilization. As a scholar and teacher, Wong has worked closely with social service, labor, civil rights, and media organizations that serve the Asian American population. She has talked about her book on the NBN Immigrants, Evangelicals, and Politics in an Era of Demographic Change and also her work on The Collaborative Multiracial Post-Election Survey as part of Heath Brown's Co-Authored series. Mentioned: Brown, Tormos-Aponte, and Wong, “An Incomplete Recognition: An Analysis of Political Science Department Statements after the Murder of George Floyd” in APSR, Cambridge APSA Letter with 1202 signatures from political science PhDs expressing urgent concern about threats to the basic design of American government and democracy. Add your name here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Trump isn't even hiding it anymore. He is the self-proclaimed King of the United States and anyone who questions him will be banished to Gitmo. His Majesty and court jester Musk continue the flood of executive orders, most of them blatantly or borderline unconstitutional. We do a deep dive into the invasion of U.S. government computer systems by agents of America's first convicted criminal President with MSU political scientist Matt Grossman. In Michigan, Attorney General Nessel has joined with her 21 fellow Democratic attorneys general on the frontlines of the resistance. We will be getting a new Chief Justice as Elizabeth Clement announces she's stepping down effective in 5 weeks.  Michigan's minimum wage has gone from $10.56 per hour to $12.48 effective on Friday, February 21 — and will grow in steps to $15 per hour in two years. This comes as, at recording time, the debate continues over the tipped minimum wage and paid medical leave. Whatever the outcome, plan on a lot of lawsuits. This weekend both major parties meet in Detroit to select new chairpersons. Democrats will have a fairly peaceful Transfer of Power from Lavora Barnes to Curtis Hertel Jr.; Republicans could have a mini-January 6th, minus the vicious assaults on police and, hopefully, minus pooping on Nancy Pelosi's desk. We have a return visit this week from Michigan State University political science professor Matt Grossman. Among his many efforts he's been tracking the lawlessness of the Musk-Trump administration's assault on the federal government, especially the invasion of Big Balls and the rest of Musk's teenage Ninja Hackers who have infiltrated most of the federal government's computer systems. Matt is Director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at MSU He is the author of numerous books on our political world. His latest: “Polarized by Degrees“. He has also published op-eds in The New York Times and The Washington Post. =========================== This episode is sponsored in part by EPIC ▪ MRA, a full service survey research firm with expertise in • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management Clayton "Clay" Jones - Claytoonz.com

If someone asked you to describe democracy in one word, what would you say? An October 2024 survey by the Political Psychology of American Democracy Policy Project, led by UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy Dean David Wilson, asked people just that. Many respondents said, “freedom,” but a lot of others said, “broken.” In Berkeley Talks episode 220, Berkeley political scientist Henry Brady discusses how we got to a place of growing disillusionment with democracy, where so many mistrust the U.S. government and deride fellow voters' ability to make informed decisions. In his Feb. 3 talk, part of the Martin Meyerson Berkeley Faculty Research Lectures series, Brady says factors include the rise of moral traditionalism and social division; the rise of the religious right; the demise of unions; and concerns about diversity, equity and inclusion and who belongs. There's also a new division between less-educated elites and elite professionals, “which I think really affects us as university folks,” he says. Watch Brady's full lecture on YouTube, which includes slides from his talk. Brady is the Class of 1941 Monroe Deutsch Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at UC Berkeley. He served as dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy from 2009-2021 and as director of the University of California's Survey Research Center from 1998-2009. He is co-author, most recently, of the 2021 book, Unequal and Unrepresented: Political Inequality and the New Gilded Age.Listen to the episode and read the transcript on UC Berkeley News (news.berkeley.edu/podcasts).Find us on YouTube @Berkeley News.Music by Blue Dot Sessions.Photo by Dyana Wing So via Unsplash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Also on this Politics Day, Governor Kim Reynolds now has a challenger within her party for the next general election.

There's a real-world experiment in governance happening that you've probably not heard about. It involves decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). These online collectives are trying to run billion-dollar enterprises using direct democracy and a controversial mechanism known as “liquid democracy”—where you can delegate your vote to anyone, at any time. Are these DAOs and blockchain experiments revolutionizing democracy—or just reinventing the wheel?Political scientist Andrew Hall (Stanford GSB), has been studying these systems to understand if delegated voting increases participation, improves decision-making, or simply creates new forms of power concentration. What happens when participation is low, and decisions are made by a few super-delegates? 

Today we're going to get a little political, without the hostility. We're exploring the bias, misrepresentation and dangers that come with ascribing to the ‘left wing' and ‘right wing' political spectrum. Political scientist, professor in political and constitutional studies, and co-author of ‘The Myth of Left and Right' Verlan Lewis joins us to debunk the essentialist theory behind the left/right concept. While it's still a fairly young idea, Verlan stresses how it is increasingly harmful, by creating a false narrative of division that kills humility and perpetuates self-righteousness. “Don't talk about politics at the dinner table” (or in business) is what we often hear, but Verlan says we need more, not less, moderate and civil discourse on political issues, without the damaging rhetoric that comes with left/right ideologies. ----------More:Looking Outside podcast www.looking-outside.comConnect with host, Jo Lepore on LinkedIn & XBuy The Myth of Left and Right book via Oxford Press or AmazonFollow Verlan on LinkedIn & XRead more of Verlan's research on Google Scholar Check out Verlan's appearance on the Future Tense podcast appearance----------⭐ Follow & rate the show - it makes a difference!----------Looking Outside is a podcast exploring fresh perspectives of familiar topics. Hosted by its creator, futurist and marketer, Jo Lepore. New episodes every 2 weeks. Never the same topic.All views are that of the host and guests and don't necessarily reflect those of their employers. Copyright 2025. Theme songs by Azteca X.

Join us for an essential discussion with Black Politics expert Dr. James Taylor. As a renowned Political Scientist, he will reveal crucial strategies for Black survival during a second Trump presidency. Additionally, he will help us navigate the turbulent political landscape ahead. Before Dr. Taylor, don't miss political blogger Brandon, who will analyze the significant political fallout from the California fires. Black Families Displaced By California Wildfires Launch Online Fundraisers To Help Start Over The Black History Of Altadena And Pasadena Help From Home: How You Can Donate to Wildfire Victims The Big Show starts at 6 am ET, 5 am CT, 3 am PT, and 11 am BST Listen Live on WOL 95.9 FM & 1450 AM, woldcnews.com, the WOL DC NEWS app, WOLB 1010 AM or wolbbaltimore.com. Call 800 450 7876 to participate on The Carl Nelson Show! Tune in every morning to join the conversation and learn more about issues impacting our community. All programs are available for free on your favorite podcast platform. Follow the programs on Twitter & Instagram and watch your Black Ideas come to life!✊

Don’t miss an incredible opportunity this Monday morning when Black politics expert Dr. James Taylor takes the reins of our classroom! As a seasoned Political Scientist, Dr. Taylor will delve into the implications of Project 2025 on the Black community. He’s currently writing a groundbreaking book on the Peoples Temple and, if time allows, he’ll explore the striking parallels between Jim Jones and Donald Trump. Joining him is political blogger Brandon, who will discuss some key candidates that Trump is considering for his upcoming administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle Allen thinks and writes about the institutions that hold society together. As a professor of public policy and political philosophy at Harvard, she's one of the most insightful voices on improving education and renovating democracy. Danielle and Adam discuss the current culture of college campuses, steps for promoting critical thinking and vigorous debate, and avenues for enriching the lives of students and the world that surrounds them. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts

First, Adam is joined by comedian and Emmy-winning writer Greg Fitzsimmons, as they talk about Greg's broken sewage line that happened right before the show, and Adam's recalling a story of his grandmother falling into a sewage pit. Then they discuss some of the Olympics, such as how Women's Gymnastics in the Olympics should be called Girl's Gymnastics, the unnecessary celebrations in Ping Pong, and some possible categories for the Gay Olympics. Finally, they get into their opinions on beets, porn nicknames, house maids, and more. Next, Adam and Greg are joined by former sports reporter Sherry Landry as they discuss the news, including the list of potential casting options to play Britney Spears in a recently announced biopic, a new anti-aging supplement celebrities are taking, and the shocking price increase of Denny's breakfast platter. Finally, Adam is joined by political scientist Dr. Warren Farrell to discuss his new book “Role Mate to Soul Mate: The Seven Secrets to Lifelong Love,” as they get into the prominence of audiobooks over physical books, how the lessons in team sports can be applied in the diplomacy of relationships, better ways to communicate in a coupling, and how there can be less defensiveness in a relationship. For more with Greg Fitzsimmons: ● INSTAGRAM: @gregfitzsimmons ● WEBSITE: gregfitzsimmons.com ● Louisville Comedy Club, August 23rd & 24th ● Denver Comedy Works, August 29-31 For more with Dr. Warren Farrell: ● Buy his book: “Role Mate to Soul Mate: The Seven Secrets to Lifelong Love on Amazon” For more with Sherry Landry: ● INSTAGRAM: @sherrylandry Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://SimpliSafe.com/Adam ● http://Viator.com, or Get the Viator App Today! ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam