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What if one of the most powerful tools to boost voter turnout isn't a flashy campaign or a new voting law—but being randomly forced to work the polls?In this episode, we explore a surprising study of women in 1930s Spain who were randomly assigned to serve as poll workers—just after they gained the right to vote. The results? A massive, 30-point increase in future voting behavior. Is this just a historical curiosity—or a window into how habit, exposure, and civic experience shape democracy?We speak with researcher Toni Rodon about his paper Working for Democracy: Poll Officers and the Turnout Gender Gap, and unpack what this unexpected experiment teaches us about gender, political culture, and the power of participation.

A new compromise candidate emerges to lead NZME - along with some undisclosed outsourcing. Also: 1News scoop about Erica Stanford's emails draws fire from talk radio, a politics podcast podcast's sudden self-destruction - and NZ climbs media freedom ladder by default. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In this special edition podcast, we give you our top predictions for the 2025 Canadian Election. We will breakdown the battleground ridings in New Brunswick, peel back the curtain of the people behind the parties a little, and comment on the reasons behind what is sure to be a historic Conservative defeat. 

Pints and Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette and special guests from across the state and across all party lines. It covers national, state, and local issues and offers opportunities to discuss the latest headlines. Attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions, and enjoy time with some of their favorite reporters, columnists, and guests!This event at The Olympic Southside Theater in Cedar Rapids included The Gazette's Todd Dorman, Althea Cole, and Tom Barton with special guest Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell. Gazette Executive Editor Zack Kucharski was the host.

This week on the podcast, we cover a couple of topics as we pretend nothing else is anywhere near as important as Gov. Kim Reynolds's announcement that she's not running for re-election next year.On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.Gazette Digital Content Manager Becky Lutgen Gardner produced this episode.

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They couldn’t—or wouldn’t—tell Biden it was time to go. Journalist Chris Whipple reveals the human drama behind the political failure, captured in his must-read book Uncharted. Why did no one stop Joe Biden from running again? In this eye-opening interview, Chris and Katie pull back the curtain on the 2024 election, delving into the loyalty, fear, and misjudgment that shaped the race.

Death row inmate Brad Sigmon is executed by firing squad. William and Zachary Zulock were each sentenced to 100 years in prison without parole for the sexual assaults of their two adopted sons. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced plans to hire federal employees terminated from their jobs due to Trump Administration cuts. FUBU Founder J. Alexander-Martin joins the show to discuss his company ventures and "For Us By Us." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-talk-weekly--2576999/support.

Philly native Will Smith returns for a street renaming honoring him. The Lebron James and Stephen A. Smith beef continues with some heated jabs being thrown. Are Jay-Z and Beyonce suing Kanye for his rant targeting their younger children? PA Youth Vote Co-Founder Angelique Hinton discusses the nonpartisan work the organization is doing to educate youth ages 18-24.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-talk-weekly--2576999/support.

At the electoral crossroads, Guardian Australia's political reporter Krishani Dhanji talks to Essential Media's executive director Peter Lewis about what risks and rewards await Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese as they gamble over the projection of strong v steady leadership to win the hearts and minds of Australian voters. Plus: who would people most want to have a beer with?

This week on the podcast, Chuck Grassley's post-election town hall and his thoughts on Signalgate, a couple of interesting legislative forums in Western Iowa and an Iowa Sheriff's Facebook post has caused quite the kerfuffle.

As the prime minister hits his highest approval ratings in 18 months, the Guardian Essential poll goes deep into demographics this week. Why do young Australian men support Trump and Dutton more than anyone else? Could Dutton take advantage of this trend? Guardian Australia's political reporter Josh Butler talks to Essential Media's executive director Peter Lewis about the shifting political landscape ahead of a delayed election

Offset calls out Elon Musk's support of Derek Chauvin Pardon after Musk shared Conservative Commentator Ben Shapiro's video. Will Mr. Beast be buying and transforming Tik Tok? Wendy Williams is demanding an end to her guardianship. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's Taking Care of Business Clean Corridors Program leads to cleaner streets in the City of Brotherly Love. Attorney Qawi Abdul-Rahman talks his run for Philadelphia Municipal and Court of Common Pleas Judge in the May 20, 2025 Special Election.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-talk-weekly--2576999/support.

We begin this week with the Republican-backed legislation that would remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. It was without a doubt a momentous week at the Iowa Capitol, and it peaked on Thursday when the bill was debated on the floor of both chambers. I said this in the On Iowa Politics newsletter: the spectacle that day rivals any of the other biggest days I've covered in my 14 years on the statehouse beat.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal.This episode was produced by Gazette Digital Content Manager Becky Lutgen Gardner.On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after meeting the day's deadlines. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, becky.gardner@thegazette.com

The election is right around the corner and politicians are hitting the campaign trail – but what are they really up to? Guardian Australia's new podcast Back to Back Barries will examine the strategies behind the campaigns in the 2025 federal election with co-hosts Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry. Barrie Cassidy has covered 14 federal elections as a political journalist, and two from the inside as a senior press secretary to then prime minister Bob Hawke. He is also the former host of ABC TV's political discussion program Insiders. Tony Barry is a former Liberal party strategist who has worked for Christopher Pyne and Malcolm Turnbull. He now runs political research company RedBridge Group and is also a regular media commentator. Back to Back Barries will be with you every Saturday as the election fast approaches. This week they discuss whether a minority government will be good or bad for the country.

Guardian Australia's political reporter Dan Jervis-Bardy and Essential Media's executive director Peter Lewis discuss the mood of voters and look at the challenges of running a successful election campaign in the era of Trump

Alexandra bemerkt Verluste überall. In ihrem Leben gekennzeichnet durch Freundschaften, die gestern noch selbstverständlich waren und heute nicht mehr da sind, durch Diagnosen die gestellt werden, Träume und Sehnsüchte, die man loslassen muss und auch durch finanzielle Einbußen, die in den letzten Jahren immer deutlicher spürbar wurden. Die gesamte Gesellschaft scheint fragiler und der drohende Verlust von Wohlstand und Demokratie macht uns große Sorgen.Düster ist auch die Geschichte des Rassismus in den USA - eine Geschichte, die im Black History Month immer wieder neu erinnert werden soll. Jeden Februar nimmt sich Katrin deswegen ein Buch über Schwarze Geschichte vor. Viele weiße Menschen wollen davon nichts wissen und im Schulunterricht war die Kolonialzeit unterberichtet. Dabei haben wir eine große Verantwortung. Aus der Geschichte kann nur lernen, wer sie kennt. Und zu lernen gibt es viel.Anzeige: Anekdotisch evident wird euch präsentiert von eurobuch.de - der Suchmaschine für Bücher.Nicht vergessen: Anekdotisch evident braucht eure Unterstützung! Jeder Euro hilft uns.Links und HintergründeAndreas Reckwitz: VerlustCiani-Sophie Hoeder: Vom Tellerwäscher zum TellerwäscherBertelsmann-Stiftung: Die Mittelschicht in Deutschland bröckeltThe Poetry Foundation: One Art - von Elizabeth BishopStefan Zweig: Die Welt von gesternMarcel Proust: Auf der Suche nach der verlorenen ZeitLady Gaga: MayhemJane McGonigall: Bereit für die ZukunftStève Hiobi: All About AfricaInstagram: Bruder StèveWikipedia: Black History MonthWikipedia: ProvenienzforschungMargot Friedländer in der tagesschauKarin Hausen: BücherLila Podcast: Beklaut, verdrängt, vergessen: Frauen in der Geschichte und nach der US-Wahl – mit Leonie Schöler Ibram X. Kendi: Stamped From The Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in AmericaWikipedia: Kritik am Begriff "Entdeckung" AmerikasTupoca Ogette: Exit RacismGIZ: Afrika kann aufholenHistory and Politics Podcast der Körber-Stiftung Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're off to catch 'em all (unless that's a bad thing?) as we unpack the truncated romance of Pokémon the Movie 2000! Join in as we discuss our own Pokémon origin stories, the three elements of creation, the villainous Lawrence III, Ash's bad mom, and this film's impact on American political history. Plus: Which of the film's many bad songs is the worst one? Do Pokémon cards exist in the anime universe? What do the magic balls do? And, most importantly, what's the gayest Pokémon? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Dogman (2025) -------------------------------------------------- Key sources and links for this episode: Desson Howe's review of the film in the Washington Post Roger Ebert's two-star review of Pokémon: The First Movie Warner Bros. press release announcing their acquisition of the distribution rights to the film 2011 Daily Beast story about Herman Cain's use of "The Power of One" Herman Cain quotes Pokémon the Movie 2000 in his concessions speech 2021 USA Today story on Target temporarily ending sales of Pokémon cards due to fights 538 Politics Podcast on Howard Dean's infamous scream

Horrific plane/helicopter crash Trumps disgusting claims of DEI as a CAUSE drew  broad reaction, because it's just demonstrably false but it's a disgusting devaluing of the lives lost https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/trump-plane-crash-dei-press-conference-biden-faa-washington-dc-rcna190020Trumps Trade War - Buckle UpGood time to fill a freezer, or buy one if you don't have one Trump imposes new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China https://www.npr.org/2025/02/01/g-s1-46010/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-and-china-importshttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-slaps-tariffs-canada-mexico-china-risking-higher-prices-us-consu-rcna190185 Fired chief of federal consumer watchdog https://www.npr.org/2025/02/01/nx-s1-5254186/cfpb-consumer-financial-protection-cfpb-trump-chopraChaos with student loansMost of you listening probably don't need me to even say it, but it is all, across the board, the Project 2025 playbook. Now we see if the folks who wanted Trump back enjoy the impact. Because it will continue and will only get worse. Find your people. Start small. Build up locally. You can't change reality overnight. ——-Missouri Abortion Updates Mo Amendment 3 passed - where are we now? Statute: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=188.017December court ruling: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/missouri-judge-rules-states-abortion-ban-is-unenforceable-after-constitutional-amendmentThe follow up:https://missouriindependent.com/2025/02/01/missouri-planned-parenthood-abortion-access-jackson-county/Mo GOP still scheming to undue voters will: https://missouriindependent.com/2024/12/20/missouri-republicans-restrict-abortion-amendment-3/Good thought to sharehttps://missouriindependent.com/2025/01/27/a-wicked-reckoning-in-missouri-progressive-politics/ Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide space for discussion that may include statements or opinions shared only for the purpose of discussion. Listening to "The Process" is not legal advice and should not be relied upon for personal legal needs.

Horrific plane/helicopter crash Trumps disgusting claims of DEI as a CAUSE drew  broad reaction, because it's just demonstrably false but it's a disgusting devaluing of the lives lost https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/trump-plane-crash-dei-press-conference-biden-faa-washington-dc-rcna190020Trumps Trade War - Buckle UpGood time to fill a freezer, or buy one if you don't have one Trump imposes new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China https://www.npr.org/2025/02/01/g-s1-46010/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-and-china-importshttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-slaps-tariffs-canada-mexico-china-risking-higher-prices-us-consu-rcna190185 Fired chief of federal consumer watchdog https://www.npr.org/2025/02/01/nx-s1-5254186/cfpb-consumer-financial-protection-cfpb-trump-chopraChaos with student loansMost of you listening probably don't need me to even say it, but it is all, across the board, the Project 2025 playbook. Now we see if the folks who wanted Trump back enjoy the impact. Because it will continue and will only get worse. Find your people. Start small. Build up locally. You can't change reality overnight. ——-Missouri Abortion Updates Mo Amendment 3 passed - where are we now? Statute: https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=188.017December court ruling: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/missouri-judge-rules-states-abortion-ban-is-unenforceable-after-constitutional-amendmentThe follow up:https://missouriindependent.com/2025/02/01/missouri-planned-parenthood-abortion-access-jackson-county/Mo GOP still scheming to undue voters will: https://missouriindependent.com/2024/12/20/missouri-republicans-restrict-abortion-amendment-3/Good thought to sharehttps://missouriindependent.com/2025/01/27/a-wicked-reckoning-in-missouri-progressive-politics/ Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide space for discussion that may include statements or opinions shared only for the purpose of discussion. Listening to "The Process" is not legal advice and should not be relied upon for personal legal needs.

The Bunker panel is back! This week, we dive into the wild world of podcasting. Anyone with a mic and a Wi-Fi connection can broadcast their thoughts to the masses – but should they?  This month, the panel debates the pros and cons of the ever-expanding political podcast landscape. Are bro-casts speeding us toward cultural collapse? What are our biggest podcasting icks? And should there be legal restrictions on men aged 30-45 from purchasing microphones? Join host Jacob Jarvis with an all-star lineup of guests: Podmasters head honcho Andrew Harrison; audio reviewer at The Observer, Miranda Sawyer, and founder of London Centric and former media editor at The Guardian, Jim Waterson. • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit.   www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio editor: Robin Leeburn. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Instagram | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pints and Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette and special guests from across the state across all party lines. National, state, and local issues are covered, with opportunities to comment on the latest headlines. Attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions, and enjoy time with some of their favorite reporters, columnists, and guests!This event on January 16 at The Olympic Southside Theater in Cedar Rapids included Todd Dorman, Althea Cole, and Tom Barton.

Send us a textHere it is! A wrap up of things I have reconsidered or perhaps changed my opinion on from 2024. Topics range from affordable housing, to DOGE, to people's reaction to the 2024 election. I will always make an effort to admit when I am wrong or let listeners know when my opinion has changed because of new information. I hope it makes it easier to trust someone when they think they are right if they are willing to admit when they are wrong. Please remember to rate, follow and share on Apple Podcast and Spotify.www.vfw.org www.odmp.org

Daniel Ziblatt is an American political scientist, Eaton Professor of the Science of Government at Harvard University, and the co-author (with Steven Levitsky) of several bestselling books, including How Democracies Die and Tyranny of the Minority. Ziblatt writes from the position that what defines strong democracies is free and fair competition for power, inclusive participation, and a package of civil liberties that make those first two conditions possible.2024 saw voters in more than 60 countries go to the polls—and deliver difficult outcomes for incumbents and traditional political parties. This week, Ziblatt joins Bethany and Luigi to discuss the fate of democracy after 2024. They explore how big money and corporate power have destabilized democracies worldwide by interfering with the conditions for free and fair competition for power. The consequence has been the movement of voters toward political extremes, which in turn can often threaten economic growth, civil liberties, and the rule of law. Nevertheless, should we judge the strength of democracy by process or outcome? Does democracy still thrive when the people vote for undemocratic politicians and parties?Together, Ziblatt and our co-hosts discuss how to curb global democratic decline by realigning government away from the interests of corporations or big money and back to those of the people.Episode Notes:Revisit ProMarket's series seeking to understand the issues of political economy driving global populist movements during the 2024 “year of elections.”

On our last episode we had a discussion about what voters care about when electing politicians…and we mentioned a prior episode where we discussed if something as seemingly arbitrary as looks factor into voter choice. Do more attractive politicians do better?We all know you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but if we're being honest we all do it on occasion anyway. Could it be that we also elect our politicians just based on how they look? Of course, there's the old idea of looking “presidential”, but how much power does that really have to sway an election?As we take some time off for the holidays, we thought it would be great to re-release that episode. We'll be back in a few weeks with brand new episodes! Thanks for listening!

Send us a textThis episode I have a wide ranging discussion with everyone's favorite guest, my dad. We talk about what went wrong for the democrats in the election. My dad gives his thoughts on Donald Trump, the republican party and the state of politics in the country. I go on a tirade about what in my opinion is wrong with the democratic party which leads to an argument over Drew Barrymoore's sexuality. We have an interesting discussion about capitalism and what needs to be done to make the system work for people willing to work the system. Hope you enjoy. Please copy and paste to all your social media. Don't forget to leave a comment on YouTube and Spotify.

Do politicians really understand what drives voters—or are they relying on flawed assumptions that could shape democracy in troubling ways?A groundbreaking new study by University of Calgary political scientist Jack Lucas, “Politicians' Theories of Voting Behavior,” reveals striking gaps between how politicians perceive voters and how voters see themselves. While politicians often hold a cynical, “democratic realist” view of voters, citizens are far more optimistic about their own behavior. But who's right—and does it even matter?

A new U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Its goals include administrative reductions, cost savings, regulatory cutbacks, and reducing federal spending by nearly $2 trillion. President-elect Donald Trump has called DOGE the "Manhattan Project of our time," and has indicated that DOGE will reduce regulatory burdens to firms and individuals. But is the act of cutting rules and regulations the same as cutting spending? Does it unleash the economy in a way that benefits everyone or just a select few who don't want the rules in the first place?Right now, it's impossible to know what DOGE will be able to accomplish, but there is another remarkably similar example we can learn from. Argentinian President Javier Milei took office a year ago with a promise to “take a chainsaw to the state.” As part of that promise, he appointed economist Federico Sturzenegger – a former classmate of Luigi's at MIT – as the Minister of Deregulation and State Transformation of the Argentine Republic. Within a year, Sturzenegger has overseen the review of approximately 42,000 laws, and as confirmed by Milei, is in "direct contact" with Musk.Bethany and Luigi talk to Sturzenegger to understand, most importantly, what Argentina's experience might foretell about DOGE's upcoming role and impact on the United States government and economy.

When it comes to defending democracy, are politicians or the public more committed to its principles—or are both equally willing to bend the rules for political gain?In his forthcoming book, Elitism vs. Populism, University of Texas at Dallas Political Scientist Curtis Bram challenges the idea that elites are the ultimate defenders of democracy. Through innovative experiments comparing everyday citizens with elected officials, Bram uncovers an uncomfortable truth: both groups are surprisingly similar when it comes to supporting anti-democratic policies—if it benefits their side. But what does this mean for the future of democracy? And can we trust anyone to uphold it?

Hello Not Another Politics Podcast Listeners. We took some time off in preparation for the Thanksgiving Holiday but given the incredible political events of the month we wanted to re-share an episode that we think is even more relevant today than when we recorded it. Why is populism on the rise across the globe? One story says this movement is driven by anti-elite and anti-establishment sentiment, that they just want to throw the bums out. Another says it's driven by identity politics, an anti-immigrant pro-nativist ideology. Both stories don't leave room for much hope. But what if there was another story that not only gives us some hope but supplies a clear solution.

Trump's back in the White House—how did it happen? This week, we break down what the political science literature has to tell us about why voters swung his way, what Kamala Harris's loss tells us about populism and political discontent, and what's next for American democracy. Plus, co-host Will Howell makes a big announcement!

While Americans rely on debit transactions for the necessities of life, most are unaware of the networks that drive those transactions, nor are they aware that one company, Visa, has monopolized debit transactions, penalized industry participants that seek to use alternative debit networks, and co-opted innovators, technology companies, and financial institutions to forestall or snuff out threats to Visa's debit network dominance.” So begins the monopolization lawsuit filed on September 24 by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) against the country's largest card company, Visa Inc.On one level, the case is simple: The DOJ alleges a clear violation of laws protecting markets against monopolies. But the case gets more complicated when looking at the details, in part because payment systems are mostly invisible part of the financial ecosystem. In effect, the DOJ alleges that Visa is pulling the levers of a really opaque and complex system to preclude competition and squeeze fees out of banks and vendors for itself.To understand the complexities and implications of the case, Bethany and Luigi are joined by Kathryn Judge, Harvey J. Goldschmid Professor of Law at Columbia University. Judge is an expert on banking, financial crises, regulatory architecture, and intermediation design beyond finance. Her book, Direct: The Rise of the Middleman Economy and the Power of Going to the Source (HarperBusiness, 2022), was on the long list for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award. Together, the three of them discuss both the surface-level and structural issues of an economy where consumers and small businesses are shortchanged on what is essentially a private sales tax on all debit-card purchases—and how to look for collective solutions when opt-outs aren't possible.Episode Notes: Also check out the ProMarket article “A DOJ Victory Against Visa May Not Help Merchants or Consumers” by Lulu Wang, Assistant Professor of Finance at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

As we take in the news of another Donald Trump administration, we thought who better to turn the mic over to than the hosts of NPR's Politics Podcast.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Kemi Badenoch is the new leader of the Conservative Party after beating Robert Jenrick in what is an historic moment - the first black female leader of one of the UK's main political parties. But does she have any chance of winning the next election? Will she even hang on that long with the Tories' history of ditching leaders who don't deliver? Are the Labour Party the real winners here? On this episode of the Political Fourcast, Cathy Newman is joined by former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, former Conservative MP Laura Farris, who lost her seat to the Liberal Democrats in July, and Luke Tryll, Executive Director of the polling firm More in Common. Produced by Silvia Maresca, Calum Fraser, Ka Yee Mak, Rob Thomson.

Send us a textSunil Dasgupta, the voice behind the popular podcast "I Hate Politics," takes us on his journey from a school board election defeat to finding his voice through podcasting. Encouraged by his wife and a friend, Sunil transformed his political frustrations into a powerful platform, launching his show in February 2021. Now with over 230 episodes and counting, he passionately discusses the necessity of politics in everyday life. Switching gears, we explore the rising enthusiasm for ball hockey in Montgomery County. Ben Berger enthusiastically shares his passion for the sport, highlighting its accessibility and the growing community spirit it fosters. From the NBHL Maryland Tier 3 League to the DC Youth Ball Hockey League, learn about the affordable and inclusive opportunities these leagues offer for players of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious newcomer, this segment reveals why ball hockey is capturing the hearts of many in the area.

Explore One Year Bibles by clicking here. Renew your commitment to daily Scripture reading, and begin your exciting adventure!Top headlines for Thursday, October 31, 2024In this episode, we discuss President Joe Biden's controversial remarks about Trump supporters and the subsequent reactions from Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. We'll also explore Jeff Bezos' defense of a newspaper's decision not to endorse Harris and analyze the implications of the Supreme Court's ruling on Virginia's voter rolls. Plus, we examine the Evangelical advocacy group's unprecedented efforts to engage with voters this election season. Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercast⠀Follow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTube⠀Get the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for Android⠀Subscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!⠀Links to the NewsBiden calls Trump supporters 'garbage,' prompts Trump response | PoliticsWaPo owner Jeff Bezos defends lack of Harris endorsement | PoliticsSupreme Court lets Virginia remove non-citizens from voter rolls | PoliticsPodcast explores ‘nightmare' impact of gender ideology | PodcastEvangelical group predicts 'historic' Christian voter turnout | PoliticsUMC high court shuts down ‘gracious exit' for departing churches | Church & MinistriesMartin Scorsese brings saints to life in new docudrama series | Entertainment

Here's a preview of the final episode of MASTER PLAN, The Lever's investigative audio series exposing the 50-year plot to legalize corruption in America—winner of awards for Best Writing and Best News & Politics Podcast. To listen to the whole series for free, search Master Plan in your podcast app or visit MasterPlanPodcast.com.

Hey listeners, we're bringing you an episode of another Wonder Media Network show we think you'll love: The Brown Girls Guide to Politics. This season, A'shanti is doing a deep dive into Project 2025. The 920 page document represents a vision for government unlike anything we've seen before. In this first episode, A'shanti speaks with Kimberly Atkins Stohr and Dr. Tammy Greer about the authors and vision of Project 2025, and why former President Donald Trump has been quick to distance himself from it. Plus: how its policy proposals would change the way the U.S. government operates.The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in media coverage. Host A'shanti Gholar leads conversations with women changing the face of politics. In the BGG to Politics blog, A'shanti created a space for women of color to learn about the current state of politics, to support others breaking into the political sphere, and to celebrate incredible women changing the course of the country. A'shanti founded the blog in 2018 and Wonder Media Network is thrilled to extend her platform to audio.Follow The BGG:WebsiteTwitterInstagramFollow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteTwitterInstagram

As the US election heats up Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remain neck and neck in the polls, but even as the Democrats have the likes of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift backing them, the mood music is not sounding so good in this crucial presidential election.  So how did we get here, what are the key issues motivating voters and can Kamala Harris or Donald Trump finally pull ahead in the final week?  In this week's episode of the American Fourcast, Matt Frei is joined by Democrat state representative Andre Carroll and Dennis Powell, a Republican strategist and author. Produced by Silvia Maresca, Calum Fraser, Rob Thomson, Ed Gove, Dani Isdale.  

Send us a textI WONDER IF WE HAVE GIVEN ENOUGH CONSIDERATION TO THE QUESTION, WHAT IF KAMALA HARRIS WINS? HAVE PEOPLE BEEN SO FOCUSED ON TRUMP NOT BECOMING PRESIDENT, THEY HAVE FORGOTTEN TO THINK WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN FOR HARRIS TO SUCCEED AS PRESIDENT? I DISCUSS THIS AND MUCH MORE IN THIS EPISODE. PLEASE RATE, SHARE, AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCAST, SPOTIFY, AND YOUTUBE. 

Political cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (Right) discuss news, politics, current events and culture without the screaming or the shouting...because they're best friends. Less than two weeks before Election Day, polls and a general sense of zeitgeist has many political commentators feeling that the tide is running away from Kamala Harris and toward Donald Trump in a razor-tight election campaign. Is it too late for Harris to solve her big problems: voters who don't feel that they know her well enough to trust her with the launch codes, and her failure to articulate an enticing policy agenda they can easily understand? Political cartoonists and best friends Ted Rall (recovering Democrat, now Left) and Scott Stantis (recovering Republican, now Libertarian) walk you through the lay of this strange new land.The DMZ America Podcast is recorded weekly by political cartoonists Ted Rall and Scott Stantis. Twitter/X: @scottstantis and @tedrallWeb: Rall.com

As the United States elections draw near, everyone is wondering who will take control of Washington next. In this week's Capitalisn't episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Brody Mullins reveals how the real winner will be neither Democrats nor Republicans. Rather, it will be the lobbyists.Mullins is the co-author (along with his brother Luke, also an investigative reporter) of The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government. Brody joins Bethany and Luigi to discuss how corporations ranging from Genentech to Google participate in the invisible but massively influential lobbying industry to bend government policy toward their favor. Together, the three trace the roots and evolution of political lobbying from the 1970s to now and explore how it penetrates and leverages other spheres of society to abet its operations. How are academia and the media complicit in this ecosystem of influence operations? How has lobbying adapted to the changing attitudes of Americans towards Big Business? How might it change under either a Harris or Trump administration and beyond?Episode Notes: Luigi mentions the transformational work of one figure in American politics who fought back against lobbyists' substantial influence: consumer advocate Ralph Nader. Revisit our prior conversation and episode with Mr. Nader.

Host: Nyomi BanksGuest: Matthew Sheffield, Host of Theory of Change PodcastIn this special episode of Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap Podcast, Nyomi Banks sits down with Matthew Sheffield, host of the Theory of Change podcast, to discuss the importance of voting and the power of your voice in the upcoming election. As the country approaches one of the most significant elections in recent history, this episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed or unsure about the political landscape.Matthew shares his personal journey from being a right-wing commentator to becoming an advocate for political nuance and transparency. Together, they explore key issues like voter suppression, the influence of misinformation, and the significance of Black men's votes in this election. They also dive into Kamala Harris's policies, the dangers of political manipulation, and why it's more critical than ever for everyone to participate in the democratic process.Key Takeaways:The dangers of political misinformation and how to spot itThe importance of voting in the local and national electionsHow voter suppression tactics are being used to prevent marginalized groups from votingThe impact of Kamala Harris's policies on Black men and why they matterThe significance of Black male voter engagement and how both parties address itWhy choosing not to vote is equivalent to giving up your voice in critical decisionsSEO Tags:#Vote2024 #ElectionMatters #BlackMenVote #VoterSuppression #KamalaHarris #Misinformation #PoliticsPodcast #RightWingToNuance #TheoryOfChangePodcast #PoliticalShift #Democracy #PowerOfYourVote #WhyVotingMatters #BlackVotersMatter #LocalElections #TruthInPolitics #PoliticalMisinformation #MatthewSheffield #NyomiBanksPodcast #BridgingTheGap #AskNaomi #PoliticalResponsibilityTune in as Nyomi and Matthew unpack what's at stake in this election and why your vote truly matters! Join the conversation and make your voice heard!Subscribe, leave a review, and don't forget to share your thoughts using #AskNaomiLive!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-nyomi-bridging-the-gap-podcast--5343726/support.

When it comes to online discourse, do Americans really value free speech—or are they more comfortable with censorship than expected?A surprising new paper from University of Rochester Political Scientist Jamie Druckman, “Illusory Interparty Disagreement: Partisans Agree On What Hate Speech To Censor But Do Not Know It” reveals a surprising alignment between Democrats and Republicans on what kinds of speech should be silenced. But is this unity a good thing, or does it hint at a creeping authoritarianism?

On Big Brains, we get to speak to a lot of groundbreaking scholars and experts, but some conversations we walk away knowing we've just heard from someone who is really changing the world. We certainly felt that way years ago after talking to University of Chicago scholar James Robinson, and it turns out…the Nobel Prize committee agreed in 2024 when it awarded him a share of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.Robinson was honored for the exact work that we talked to him about nearly five years ago. The author of numerous best-selling books, including Why Nations Fail (2012) and The Narrow Corridor (2019), he won the Nobel this year because his work researching what makes nations succeed and…what makes them fail. There's no better time to refamiliarize ourselves with his important research and celebrate his Nobel win.

In the wake of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, claims of widespread voter fraud have fueled political controversies and public distrust. But how credible are these claims?In this episode, we sit down with political scientist Justin Grimmer to discuss his new paper “An Evaluation of Fraud Claims from the 2020 Trump Election Contests” which systematically debunks over 1,000 fraud allegations from the 2020 election. Grimmer and his co-author comb through the data, analyzing everything from accusations of underage voting to machine vote-switching. Are these claims grounded in reality, or are they just a tool for sowing doubt? Tune in as we dive into the data, the myths, and the facts about the integrity of American elections.

Last week, United States presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump delivered hour-long speeches outlining their economic policies for the country if they win in November. This week on a special episode of Capitalisn't, Bethany and Luigi weigh in on the candidates' economic proposals. What makes this discussion particularly urgent is that neither candidate is espousing a traditional Republican or Democratic platform. Further, despite the length of their respective speeches, there were few specifics. Instead, both candidates are running on "vibes" more than detailed manifestos. With just under five weeks to go before Election Day, Bethany and Luigi sift through the proposals around taxes, tariffs, price gouging, and the “Opportunity Economy,” helping us separate the substance from the slogans.

Ever thought about how your college degree might sway your political leanings? Voters with and without college degrees drifting apart, especially on issues like economics, social values, and foreign policy, but what's driving this shift, and how are party positions influencing voters across different education levels?A new paper from University of Pennsylvania's William Marble, “What Explains Educational Realignment? An Issue Voting Framework for Analyzing Electoral Coalitions” gives some surprising answers to these questions and challenges the assumptions we often hear in the media.

One of the biggest questions of every election is: What's going on with young voters? There is endless speculation on the news about what young people care about, but very little good research examining their views on the candidates and the issues that matter most to them. The first-of-its-kind GenForward Survey changed that when it was created in 2016 at the University of Chicago.Led by renowned University of Chicago political scientist Cathy Cohen, the survey digs into what is animating young voters—especially young voters of color who are millennials and in Generation Z—and what they think of the candidates. With tight races in key swing states, young people might just hold the keys to the White House—and Cohen says that understanding what how they may vote in November is crucial to understanding the 2024 election.

America's universities have powered its economy by developing an educated workforce and producing transformative technology, including the internet and vaccines. They were seen as vehicles for social mobility; when veterans returned home from World War II, the newly enacted G.I. Bill compensated millions with paid college and vocational school tuition. However, universities today are bloated and expensive, losing the public's trust, and have become a battleground for controversial culture wars. Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's blueprint for a second Trump administration, plans significant cuts to university subsidies. A big battle is looming over the future of American universities.To shed some light on what this future might look like, Bethany and Luigi are joined by Hanna Gray, Distinguished Service Professor Emerita of History and President of the University of Chicago from 1978 to 1993 — a period marked by immensely challenging debates on free speech, financial constraints, and leadership decisions. Gray has written that the creation of the modern university “rested on a faith, pervasive in the post-war world, and the potential for education to create a better world, to produce both social mobility and a meritocratic society that would realize the true promise of democracy.” With her trademark humor, sharp wit, and unwavering resolve, she offers insights from her trailblazing experience into whether this promise is more unkept than kept and if faith will be enough for the modern university system to survive.Episode Notes: Read the Kalven Report on the University's Role in Political and Social Action here.