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Factually! with Adam Conover
Hollywood's Given Up on Progressive Politics, Joel Kim Booster Hasn't

Factually! with Adam Conover

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 76:30


Hollywood's been collapsing to the right. Cancelling projects that lean right, refusing to acknowledge the genocide in Palestine, and generally capitulating to Trump's second term. Many people in the entertainment industry are doing their best to just keep their heads down, but not Joel Kim Booster. On top of being a successful actor, writer, and comedian, over the past few years Joel has made a name for himself in his outspoken and unsparing views of the modern political moment, from the big stage down to local politics. This week, Adam talks with Joel about what it's like to work in an industry that's abandoned progressive views once they were no longer convenient. --SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum» Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Socially Democratic
Ep. 354: The U.S. Midterms and Beyond with Katie Parsons | Australia's Labor Podcast

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 78:10


In this episode of Socially Democratic, your Australian Labor politics and campaigns podcast, host Stephen Donnelly is joined by senior Democratic consultant and former Obama field organiser Katie Parsons for a deep dive into the state of the Democratic Party.The DNC finally released its post-mortem of the 2024 Harris presidential campaign. It was, to put it diplomatically, not great. Neither the campaign, nor the post-mortem. So what do we actually know about what went wrong, and is the party any closer to having answers?With the US midterms six months away and the 2028 presidential primary already taking shape, Katie and Stephen unpack it all:

Westminster Hour
Westminster Hour 31 May 2026

Westminster Hour

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 59:03


The Prime Minister under fire, and what is "Progressive Politics"?

Public Defenseless
483 | How Progressive Politics can Abolish ICE and Build a More Humane Immigration System w/Senator Julie Gonzales

Public Defenseless

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 45:18


Today, Hunter was joined by Colorado State Senator Julie Gonzales. Senator Gonzales was instrumental in shaping Colorado's progressive immigration policies. She is running against Senator John Hickenlooper in the Democratic primary for Colorado's Senate seat. Julie hopes that she will be able to bring her progressive politics to D.C. so she can challenge the status quo.   Guest: Julie Gonzales, Colorado State Senator and Candidate for U.S. Senate   Resource:   Julie Gonzales Campaign Website: https://www.julieforcolorado.com/ Julie Gonzales on Socials:  https://www.instagram.com/senadorajulie https://www.facebook.com/senadorajulie https://bsky.app/profile/senadorajulie.bsky.social https://x.com/SenadoraJulie Cato Institute Immigration Data: https://www.cato.org/immigration     Contact Hunter Parnell:      Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home **** ALL OPINONS SHARED BY HOST HUNTER PARNELL DO NOT REFLECT THE THOUGHTS OR OPINIONS OF THE AURORA MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER****  

Socially Democratic
Ep. 353: The Feeney (McCrone) Files with Lissie Ratcliff | Australia's Labor Podcast

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 67:44


This episode of Socially Democratic covers the May federal budget: the politics, the comms, and what it means for Labor heading into the next Victorian election.David Feeney is away, so Stephen Donnelly and Jessie McCrone are joined this month by Lissie Ratcliff, former Andrews Chief of Staff and regular Mailbag guest, for a cracking Feeney Files sans Feeney.They cover: 

The Trend with Rtlfaith
This is What Everyone Gets Wrong About Progressive Politics! Ft. The Soypill

The Trend with Rtlfaith

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 84:44


What does progressive even mean anymore? It is one of the most argued over words in American politics and one of the least defined. In this episode of Purple Political Breakdown, I sit down with progressive video essayist The Soy Pill to put the label under real pressure: where it holds up, where it falls apart, and why the left and the right keep talking past each other. We get into the questions people actually fight about. Is this just communism with better branding, or the Nordic style social democracy the guest says he is really after? Why do partial wins, like cutting child poverty under the expanded Child Tax Credit, get treated as failures? How should Democrats talk about AI when both parties seem to hate it? And heading into the 2026 midterms and 2028, does it matter more that a candidate is principled or that they can actually win? The guest makes his case. I test it. The Soy Pill built his audience explaining left leaning politics to people across the spectrum, which is exactly the kind of voice this show exists for. No gotchas, no shouting, just a real conversation about ideas. Available now wherever you get your podcasts.Watch The Soy Pill on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thesoypillStandard Resource Links & RecommendationsThe following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORKCheck Out the Podcast Website: www.purplepoliticalbreakdown.comALIVE Podcast Network: Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMSHeadOn: A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/Living Room Conversations: Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/ UNITY MOVEMENTSUs United: A movement for unity that challenges Americans to step out of their bubbles and connect across differences. Take the Unity Pledge, join monthly "30 For US" conversation calls, wear purple (the color of unity), and participate in National Unity Day every second Saturday in December. Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATIONOtherWeb: An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACYEqual Vote Coalition & STAR Voting: Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/starFuture is Now Coalition (FiNC): A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENTIndependent Center: Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ GET DAILY NEWSText 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now)Check Out the Unfuck America Tour & National Ground Game: https://www.nationalgroundgame.com/Check Out the CIVICS App to Know More About Your Politicians: https://www.civicpolitics.com SUBSCRIBE ON SUBSTACKGet the Purple Political Breakdown newsletter and episode breakdowns straight to your inbox: https://open.substack.com/pub/purplepoliticalbreakdown/p/welcome-to-the-purple-political-breakdown?r=3z2cmw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true ALL LINKShttps://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdownThe Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias."Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics, where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be a part of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9

Socially Democratic
Ep. 352: UK Election Fallout with John McTernan and David Feeney | Australia's Labor Podcast

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 83:20


This episode of Socially Democratic discusses the UK local, Scottish, and Welsh election results, and what Labour's historic collapse means for social democracy.Reform UK surged across England, Scotland, and Wales. Labour lost its 115-year dominance in Wales. And inside the Parliamentary Labour Party, calls for Keir Starmer to stand down are growing louder.Host Stephen Donnelly is joined by two insiders who know British Labour politics intimately:

Socially Democratic
Ep. 351: The Federal Budget 2026 Unpacked with Emma Dawson and Adam Triggs | Australia's Labor Podcast

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 73:18


This episode of Socially Democratic discusses the 2026 Federal Budget — Jim Chalmers' most ambitious yet — with Emma Dawson, Executive Director of the Chifley Research Centre, and economist Adam Triggs, Partner at Mandala. Is this really the most significant tax reform package in a quarter of a century? Stephen, Emma, and Adam think so. Here's why.

Socially Democratic
Ep. 350: Tax Reform, Energy Sovereignty and Other Mailbag Questions with Lissie Ratcliff and Todd Pinkerton | Australia's Labor Podcast

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 75:33


In this topical, fully-loaded episode of Socially Democratic , Stephen, Todd, and Lissie convene to answer our most pressing Mailbag questions - and add a few thoughts of their own. Our listeners asked:

Aspen Ideas to Go
Roadblock: Have Progressive Politics Slowed Development?

Aspen Ideas to Go

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 50:36


Public exhaustion with top-down decisions about our built environment spurred American progressivists to work successfully over the past several decades to democratize development processes. Community voices can now be heard, but has the pendulum swung too far in the other direction? With many cities facing housing crises and urban infrastructure decay, solutions can be slow-going. In this talk, architect Vishaan Chakrabarti, found of PAU (Practice of Architecture and Urbanism) joins Brown University public affairs fellow Marc Dunkelman for a discussion about removing unnecessary roadblocks and speeding up progress. CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria, who is the 2025 and 2026 guest curator of the Aspen Ideas Festival, moderates the  conversation.

Socially Democratic
Ep. 348: The Future of Organising with Greta Carnes and Josh Cook | Australia's Labor Podcast

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 78:06


How did the well-oiled machine that built the historic Obama campaign in 2008 fail so catastrophically in 2024?--This week on Socially Democratic, Stephen speaks with Josh Cook and Greta Carnes about their report ‘The Future of Democratic Organizing'.Greta is a political campaigner and researcher, while Josh is an expert in digital strategy and engagement. Both are U.S.-based ‘Obama for America' alums with over a decade of experience in national campaigns.We ask:

Tamarindo
Eunisses Hernandez for the People

Tamarindo

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 41:08


In this episode, LA City Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez returns to the show to discuss her re-election campaign for District 1 and her ongoing fight to put people over profits. Eunisses shares the tangible progress she's made in protecting tenants from displacement and building community defense networks against federal immigration raids. We also dive into the challenges of facing outside special interests and billionaires who want to stall Los Angeles's progressive momentum. Join us to learn how you can support the movement to keep a "truth-teller" in City Hall. This episode also mentions this episode of Risk: https://www.risk-show.com/podcast/into-the-moving-dark/ Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We're here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.   SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TamarindoPodcast Tamarindo's mission is to use laughter and conversation to inform, inspire and positively impact our community. Learn more at tamarindopodcast.com

Socially Democratic
Ep. 345: The Australian Economy with Adam Triggs | Australia's Labor Podcast

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 47:58


Happy long weekend, Social Democrats!In this episode of Socially Democratic, Stephen sits down with economist Adam Triggs, a Partner at Mandala and Non-Resident Fellow at The Brookings Institution and ANU.They discuss the issues that are top-of-mind for many Australians, including:⛽The Fuel Crisis - How does the war in Iran impact things like GDP, inflation, and unemployment? What can we do to reduce the demand for oil in Australia?

Socially Democratic
Ep. 344: South Australia Election - Final Recap with Matt Clemow and Hannah MacLeod

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 87:29


The Commonweal Podcast
The Black Church and Progressive Politics: A conversation with Gary Dorrien

The Commonweal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026


Hosts and Commonweal contributors Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins and Nick Tabor chat with Gary Dorrien, professor at Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary, about the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson and the Black social gospel tradition. They explore Dorrien's own intellectual journey from rural Michigan to the academy, his groundbreaking trilogy on the Black social gospel, Jackson's relationship with Martin Luther King Jr., the Rainbow Coalition presidential campaigns of the 1980s, and what Jackson's career reveals about the enduring ties between the Black church and progressive politics.Episode production and original music by Joel Myers.

Socially Democratic
Ep. 343: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone | Australia's Labor Podcast

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 74:42


Socially Democratic
Ep. 341: South Australia Election – 1 Day to Go with Matt Clemow and Hannah MacLeod | Australia's Labor Podcast

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 83:10


Tying It Together with Tim Boyum
N.C. Sen. Graig Meyers talks progressive politics in the state, leaving office and Phil Berger

Tying It Together with Tim Boyum

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 29:36


After a decade in public office, Sen. Graig Meyer (D-Orange) is leaving the General Assembly to head up the state's leading progressive think tank, the North Carolina Justice Center.  Meyer joins Tim to talk about leaving office, the current status of progressives and Democrats in North Carolina, and the shocking news of the state's most powerful politician, Phil Berger, on the verge of losing his seat in the legislature.

Socially Democratic
Ep. 339 South Australia Election Weekly Recap - 8 Days to Go with Hannah MacLeod and Matt Clemow | Australia's Labor Podcast

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 64:25


The Laura Flanders Show
The People's Network for Land & Liberation: Finding Practical Paths To Economic & Social Justice [Full Uncut Conversation]

The Laura Flanders Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 39:31


Synopsis:  Members of PNLL are experimenting with new ways of doing politics and economics in communities across the US, focusing on local solutions and shared resources. This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Description: People across the country are resisting authoritarianism in creative and powerful ways, and this is just the start. The folks at The People's Network for Land & Liberation (PNLL) say the forces that got us here are bigger than one bad leader; entire systems must be taken down. Building a brighter future requires a vision of economic and social justice — and lots of practice. Today on Laura Flanders & Friends, we look at some of those practical experiments and paths for radical change, and discuss why they're just as important as resistance. The members of PNLL, a multiracial, multiethnic consortium of six community-based organizations, are doing politics and economics differently in real places across the U.S. right now. Joining us are Edget Betru, an attorney, activist and Coordinator of the People's Network for Land & Liberation; David Cobb, PNLL staff person and Co-coordinator of the U.S. Solidarity Economy Network; and Blair Evans, Founder and Executive Director of Incite Focus, a production and training lab based in Idlewild, Michigan. Find out how to build for the future — even in the toughest circumstances. All that, plus a commentary from Laura on William Morris's News From Nowhere. “We've been colonized in our minds . . . Involving people in day-to-day produce, meeting their needs through a different way, through thinking, Hey, who in my neighborhood knows how to fix this? . . . It's really that shift in consciousness that needs to happen that's going to allow for this new economy to emerge.” - Edget Betru “My mama and my mamaw and my papa who raised me taught me a lesson as a little boy, and that is, there's enough to go around as long as we share. That made sense to me when I was five years old. It makes sense to me now when I'm 63 years old. There's enough to go around as long as we share. It's just as simple as that.” - David Cobb “We can make things that make things, we can design and build our own equipment that can then use locally sourced materials, hyper localizing the supply chain . . . We can stop feeding the monster that's consuming us and actually disconnect from that process and use what we have.” - Blair Evans Guests: • Edget Betru: Coordinator, People's Network for Land & Liberation; Board Member, Community Movement Builders • David Cobb: Staff, People's Network for Land & Liberation; Manager, Butterfly Impact Fund; Co-Coordinator, U.S. Solidarity Economy Network • Blair Evans: Coalition Member, People's Network for Land & Liberation; Founder & Executive Director, Incite Focus; Designer & Trainer, Fab Lab Watch on YouTube this episode that includes video clips referenced in this episode from Third World Newsreel; PBS World Channel 11:30am ET Sundays and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast March 4, 2026. Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation.  Music Credit:  'Thrum of Soil' by Bluedot Sessions, 'Steppin' by Podington Bear, and original sound design by Jeannie Hopper Support Laura Flanders and Friends by becoming a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/lauraflandersandfriends   RESOURCES:   Full Episode Notes are located HERE. *Recommended book: “Beautiful Solutions: A Toolbox for Liberation”, Learn More Here* (*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.)   Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes: •  Jackson Rising: Creating the Mondragon of the South: Watch •  Resisting Trump & Authoritarianism: The “Beautiful Solutions” Toolbox:  Watch / Listen •  Community Wealth Building: An Economic Reset: Watch / Listen:  Full Uncut Conversation and Episode Cut Related Articles and Resources: •  Community Movement Builders' Community Sea Moss Cooperative •  Tale of the Tape:  An Expert Weighs In on the ‘Cop City' Bodycam Footage, by Madeline Thigpen, February 15, 2023, Capital B • Cooperation Jackson, The Build and Fight Educational Series •  The Butterfly Effect Fund •  Cooperation Vermont, Seeding the Alternatives for the Future •  Cooperation Vermont Buys Former Rainbow Sweets Building, by Paul Fixx, February 4, 2025, The Hardwick Gazette • Incite Focus, where ideas and imagination meet inspiration and innovation •  Wellspring Cooperative, building a just and sustainable economy, one co-op at a time •  U.S. Solidarity Economy Network (US SEN) Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O'Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. 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Max & Murphy
Jasmine Gripper & Ana Maria Archila on the WFP, Progressive Politics, & 2026 Elections

Max & Murphy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 62:37


Jasmine Gripper and Ana Maria Archila returned to the show to discuss their work leading the New York Working Families Party, progressive politics and efforts to influence state policy-making, Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul, and endorsements in 2026 Democratic primaries including New York's 7th and 10th congressional districts. Gripper and Archila have been co-directors of the NYWFP for the last few years, and Gripper has now become sole state director while Archila just left party leadership to soon join the Mamdani administration as Commissioner of International Affairs. (Ep 570

Morning Shift Podcast
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Progressive Politics And LGBTQ+ Allyship

Morning Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 30:48


It took years for U.S. leaders to address the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s. One public figure that wasn't afraid to bring the challenges the LGBTQ+ community were facing to the forefront was the Rev. Jesse Jackson. In the Loop reflects on Jackson's work pushing progressive ideas and being an avid supporter of the LGBTQ+ community with Northwestern professor Martha Biondi and Equality Illinois CEO Channyn Lynne Parker. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

Socially Democratic
Ep. 336: Is This Labor's “Now or Never” Moment? with Emma Dawson

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 81:08


This week on Socially Democratic, Stephen is joined by policy expert and Executive Director of the Chifley Research Centre, Emma Dawson.Emma joins the show to talk about what Labor's clear majority actually means, what they can still achieve in their second term, and whether this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for structural reform.Emma brings her wealth of knowledge to the vital questions of 2026, including:

Practically Political
Trump's Greenland Strategy - NATO, National Security & Global Trade

Practically Political

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 33:38


Dave Spencer leads a spirited roundtable discussion on one of the most controversial foreign policy moves of early 2026: President Trump's aggressive push regarding Greenland and its implications for NATO, national security, and America's standing in the world.You'll discover diverse perspectives on Trump's unconventional negotiating tactics, from viewing them as strategic brilliance to diplomatic disasters. This episode offers a masterclass in understanding how different political viewpoints interpret the same events through vastly different lenses.What You'll Learn:• The strategic importance of Greenland in the context of Russian and Chinese military expansion• How Trump's negotiating style impacts America's relationships with NATO allies• The real-world consequences of shifting global trade partnerships• Whether aggressive diplomacy strengthens or weakens U.S. national security• How Denmark's contributions to NATO and Afghanistan operations factor into the debate• The economic implications of unstable international relationships on markets and debt• Different interpretations of what makes America a "laughingstock" versus "respected" on the world stageWith guest Carrie Sheffield, a Harvard-trained policy expert who brings insights from negotiation theory and international relations, this episode showcases her perspective on Trump's tactics as strategic repositioning rather than reckless rhetoric. Sheffield draws on her academic background to explain concepts like the "zone of possible agreement" (ZOPA) and how moving the Overton window can achieve diplomatic objectives.Ashley Davis joins the conversation with a passionate defense of America-first policies, arguing that European allies have taken advantage of U.S. military and financial support for decades. She emphasizes the national security implications of Chinese and Russian submarine activity near Greenland and questions why America should continue shouldering the burden of global security when allies fail to meet their commitments.Kurt Bardella offers a contrasting view, arguing that Trump's approach has made America less stable, less reliable, and ultimately strengthened adversaries like Russia and China. He examines how market reactions have repeatedly forced Trump to walk back his most extreme statements, suggesting reactive rather than strategic decision-making.Key Topics Covered:• Analysis of Trump's letter to the Norwegian Prime Minister and its diplomatic implications• NATO spending commitments and whether Trump deserves credit for increased allied contributions• The historical context of U.S.-European economic growth since 1990• Denmark's military capabilities and the realistic threat assessment for Greenland• How Canada and other allies are responding by exploring trade relationships with China• The role of market stability in constraining presidential foreign policy decisions• Immigration enforcement statistics and their connection to national security priorities• Whether America's post-WWII world order has benefited the U.S. more than other nationsThis episode perfectly encapsulates the current state of American political discourse, where the same facts lead to dramatically different conclusions depending on one's political framework. Whether you lean left, right, or find yourself somewhere in the middle, you'll gain valuable insights into how foreign policy decisions reverberate through economics, security, and international relationships.The discussion also touches on domestic policy implications, including recent ICE enforcement statistics and their impact on crime rates, demonstrating how foreign and domestic policy concerns increasingly intersect in today's political landscape.Practically Political brings together voices from across the political spectrum for honest, unfiltered conversations about the issues shaping America. Host Dave Spencer facilitates discussions that go beyond talking points to explore the real-world implications of policy decisions.Subscribe to Practically Political on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Join the conversation on social media and share your perspective on these critical issues facing our nation.

The NFN Radio News Podcast
Dixie Dems Podcast: Amplifying Progressive Politics in the South

The NFN Radio News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 29:14


Welcome to Dixie Dems, the monthly roundtable from the Lean to the Left Podcast focused on progressive politics across the South.Host Bob Gatty (South Carolina) is joined by Arthur Hill, Vice Chair of the Brunswick County (NC) Democratic Party, and Robert Thompson, a bold progressive voice from Georgia.Our special guest this episode is Robin Biro—a South Carolina native, Army Ranger veteran, former campaign director for the Barack Obama campaign, and longtime political commentator on Fox News and Newsmax.In this episode, we discuss:• Trump's influence on U.S. military and foreign policy, including Venezuela and oil politics• Concerns about political retaliation within the armed forces• Georgia's evolving political landscape, including the Senate race and figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene• South Carolina's gubernatorial race, featuring Mullins McLeod and Dr. Jermaine Johnson• Fractures inside Southern Republican parties—and opportunities for Democrats• Veterans' voices in politics and the risks facing democratic institutions• Social justice, ICE accountability, systemic racism, and protest movements• A powerful firsthand story exposing healthcare inequities in GeorgiaAs Trump looms over upcoming elections and Southern politics continue to shift, Dixie Dems remains committed to honest conversation, accountability, and progressive action.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Dixie Dems00:39 Meet Our Special Guest: Robin Biro01:57 Venezuela and US Military Strategy06:56 Political Climate in Georgia08:20 Marjorie Taylor Greene and Upcoming Elections12:26 South Carolina Political Landscape15:21 Balancing Life and Politics15:56 Campaign Strategies and Fundraising17:18 Political Landscape in South Carolina18:37 Republican Party Fractures20:01 Trump's Controversial Election Ideas22:18 Protests and Police Shootings27:14 Healthcare System Failures28:43 Closing Remarks and Farewells

The Marc Cox Morning Show
Hour 4: Progressive Politics, Fraud in Minnesota, and Missouri Legal Wins

The Marc Cox Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 31:36


Hour 4 opens with a discussion of the Minneapolis mayor's response to ICE and federal law enforcement, highlighting ongoing tensions and staged protests that ended in tragedy. Jimmy Failla joins to bring humor and perspective on the Minnesota fraud story and his Fox Across America show, emphasizing comedy as a lens for serious issues. Taylor Riggs then breaks down economic and financial topics, including the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, credit card interest caps, and mortgage bond proposals, analyzing potential impacts on markets and affordability. The hour concludes with Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway discussing the Missouri Supreme Court's unanimous decision upholding the SAFE Act, banning sex change procedures for minors and the use of taxpayer funds, framing it as a significant legal and cultural victory for the state. #MinneapolisProtests #JimmyFailla #TaylorRiggs #CatherineHanaway #SAFEAct #MissouriLaw #FederalReserve #FraudExposé

The Democracy Group
Introducing Techgnostics: Exploring Christian Nationalism and Its Impact on American Democracy | TDG Fellowship

The Democracy Group

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 44:35


This week we bring you a special episode from Shae Himmelberger & Joseph Strassman, one of our 2025 Podcast Fellows teams. In this special episode, we dive into a candid conversation with Dr. Chris Beam, a research professor at Penn State focusing on political theory and social ethics. The episode covers Dr. Beam's academic background, his thoughts on the evolving relationship between Christian theology and democracy, and the rise of Christian nationalism in America. The discussion also delves into political dynamics, the economic focus of progressive politics, and the challenges faced by both the Democratic and Republican parties. Dr. Beam provides insights on how the U.S. political and cultural landscape has shifted over the years, the role of religion in shaping political ideologies, and the potential for progressive movements to regain their footing amidst current challenges. 00:00 Introduction to the Democracy Group Network 00:23 Guest Introduction and Background 02:20 Christian Theology and Democracy 05:02 Christian Nationalism and Its Implications 07:36 The Role of Religion in American Politics 23:04 Progressive Politics and Economic Issues 31:44 Future of Progressive Politics 41:30 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKnow a student interested in democracy and podcasts? Send them over to our fellowship to apply: https://www.democracygroup.org/fellowship Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

KPFA - UpFront
Protests in Iran Escalate as Internet is Shut Off; Plus, Is AIPAC’s Influence in US Politics Declining?

KPFA - UpFront

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 59:58


00:08 — Narges Bajoghli is Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies. She is the author of How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare. 00:33 — Mitchell Plitnick, is a political analyst and writer. He is the president of ReThinking Foreign Policy, and is co-author, with Marc Lamont Hill, of Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics. The post Protests in Iran Escalate as Internet is Shut Off; Plus, Is AIPAC's Influence in US Politics Declining? appeared first on KPFA.

The Andrew Parker Podcast
Episode 451, The Andrew Parker Show - From Good Government to Ground Zero for National News: How Progressives have destroyed Minnesota

The Andrew Parker Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 48:11 Transcription Available


In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew speaks from the heart—and from the epicenter of what he describes as a profound collapse of law, order, and good governance.Broadcast from downtown Minneapolis, Andrew examines how progressive political leadership has transformed what was once one of America's most well-run cities into ground zero for anarchy, insecurity, and civic breakdown. He connects local unrest, opposition to law enforcement, and defiance of federal immigration laws to a broader national pattern—one that he argues puts public safety, national security, and democratic norms at risk.The episode confronts difficult and controversial questions: What happens when elected officials openly encourage resistance to the law? When law enforcement is undermined rather than supported? When borders are ignored, cities refuse cooperation with ICE, and political leaders prioritize ideology over safety?Andrew also draws clear lines between domestic disorder and global instability—addressing U.S. foreign policy failures, Iran, Hamas, antisemitism, and the refusal to confront violent extremism at home and abroad. From the George Floyd riots to the present moment, he argues that America has failed to learn hard lessons—and that the cost is measured in lives, livelihoods, and lost trust.This episode is a call to return to the rule of law, moral clarity, and leadership that puts safety and security first—regardless of party.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.com Copyright © 2025 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved.

Max & Murphy
Tiffany Cabán on Policy Priorities, Progressive Politics, & More

Max & Murphy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 66:11


New York City Council Member Tiffany Cabán, a Queens Democrat, joined the show to discuss the growth of the NYC-DSA, her exploration of a run for Congress in NY-7, the Council speaker race won by Julie Menin, prospects for Zohran Mamdani's mayoralty, and more. (Ep 552)

The Alan Sanders Show
AOC and Bernie Sanders CNN Town Hall on shutdown, new Bolton indictment and Fetterman frustrates - Ep 197

The Alan Sanders Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 104:00


Tune in to Episode 197 of The Alan Sanders Show for a razor-sharp breakdown of today's political machinations. Kicking off, AOC and Bernie Sanders torched Republicans at the CNN Town Hall, blasting GOP shutdown tactics, pushing for border and disaster aid fixes, and rejecting any deals short of progressive overhauls—pure socialist fire amid the budget brinkmanship. Then, DOJ bombshell: Prosecutors eye a grand jury indictment for ex-Trump aide John Bolton over alleged classified docs mishandling from his NSC days. The FBI continues arresting the bad guys with promises of more indictments of those who committed lawfare. Wrapping up, Sen. John Fetterman roils Democrats with sharp jabs at party maneuverings and lack of basic civility in political discourse. Could this crack the Dems' unity? Alan delivers unvarnished insights and implications. Subscribe, like and join the fray! Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR,  TRUTH Social and YouTube by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

Rev. Douglas J. Early: Sermons from Queen Anne Presbyterian Church

Recorded on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Other scripture cited: Genesis 1:1-5; John 5:24-25.Support the show

The Smerconish Podcast
Schooling Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear on How To Host A Radio Show

The Smerconish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 9:18


Governor Andy Beshear (D-KY) recently joined SiriusXM with a weekly show on Progress Channel 127, a sister channel to POTUS 124, where Michael's show is heard. The day of the Governor's radio debut, Michael welcomed him for a conversation and had some advice for how to succeed in bringing "The Andy Beshear Podcast" to the radio airwaves. It's not as obvious and easy as it seems. Original air date 9 September 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Socially Democratic
Ep. 315: The Green-Slayer with Sarah Witty

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 37:57


When Sarah Witty de-throned Adam Bandt as the Member for Melbourne, it came as a surprise to many - none more than Adam Bandt.“He wouldn't have been surprised if he was out talking to people like I was,” said Sarah. “There was a definite swing.”The newly-minted Melbourne MP joins Socially Democratic to talk about the core values that guided her - even when she didn't know what she wanted to be when she grew up. She shares her journey through corporate life, foster parenting, the community sector, and finally, the halls of Parliament. This is part one of our special series on the ALP Class of 2025. Let us know who you want to hear from next.Support the showNew episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic)LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh)Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod)Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

WOMENdontDOthat (WDDT)
Vault Episode 167: From Classroom to Queen's Park: Kathleen Wynne on Leadership, Legacy, and Progressive Politics

WOMENdontDOthat (WDDT)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 60:18


On this episode, we hear about: • Kathleen Wynne's journey to becoming Ontario's first female and openly LGBTQ Premier • Challenges and triumphs in breaking political barriers • Insights on leadership and policy-making • Navigating public scrutiny while maintaining authenticity • Advice for aspiring politicians, especially women and LGBTQ individuals • Reflections on key achievements and lessons learned • Kathleen's current projects and ongoing public service Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothat Recommend guests: https://www.womendontdothat.com/ How to find WOMENdontDOthat: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothat Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/ TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothat Blog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog Podcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcast Newsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contact www.womendontdothat.com YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthat How to find Stephanie Mitton: Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMitton LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/ beaconnorthstrategies.com TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmitton Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/ Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.com Our Latest Blog: https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/navigating-the-milestone-celebrating-my-40th-birthday-on-my-own-terms-and-how-you-can-too

My Limited View
Who Pays for America?

My Limited View

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 16:53


Ever wonder where your federal tax dollars go? Spoiler: it's probably not your neighborhood. In this episode, we follow the money and it leads straight to states that take more than they give, complain the loudest, and somehow still get to make the rules.IntroWho's paying the bills?Who's making the rules?The cost of compromiseWhat needs to change?So what do we do?ClosingMusic by Loghan LongoriaFollow us on instagram: Sergio Novoa and My Limited View PodResources & ReferencesUSAFacts: Which States Contribute the Most and Least to Federal RevenueRockefeller Institute of Government: Giving or Getting? Balance of Payments by StateMarketWatch: Why Are Red States Fighting Federal Budget Cuts?The Conversation: Blue States Send Billions More to Washington Than They Get BackPew Charitable Trusts: Federal Spending in the States Interactive ToolRockefeller Institute of Government: https://rockinst.org/issue-area/giving-or-gettingUSAFacts – Federal Revenue vs Spending by State: https://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-contribute-the-most-and-least-to-federal-revenueThe Conversation – Tax Contributions by State: https://theconversation.com/blue-state-bailouts-some-states-like-new-york-send-billions-more-to-federal-government-than-they-get-back-137950Brookings Institution – The Wealth of Cities vs Rural America: https://www.brookings.edu/research/city-and-metropolitan-income-inequality-data-update/Pew Research – Federal Spending by State: https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/data-visualizations/2022/federal-spending-in-the-statesFederal Taxes: Who Pays in vs. Who Gets Back Rockefeller Institute of Government – rockinst.orgPew Charitable Trusts – pewtrusts.orgMedicaid Expansion and Costs Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) – kff.orgCenter on Budget and Policy Priorities – cbpp.orgGun Trafficking Into Blue States ATF Firearms Trace Data – atf.govChicago PD Crime Gun Reports – home.chicagopolice.orgEPA Good Neighbor Rule – epa.govCourt filings via PacerMonitor – pacermonitor.comGuttmacher Institute – guttmacher.orgPlanned Parenthood – plannedparenthood.orgU.S. Constitution – archives.govElectoral College Info – archives.gov/electoral-collegeNational Popular Vote Interstate Compact – nationalpopularvote.comLibrary of Congress – loc.govBrookings Institution – brookings.eduAnnenberg Public Policy Center – annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org

KMJ's Afternoon Drive
The Texas Flood, FEMA, and Progressive Politics

KMJ's Afternoon Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 21:26


Texas Floods Leave More Than 100 Dead as Rescuers Search for Survivors Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nations Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi, Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com | Podcast | Facebook | X | Instagram --- Everything KMJ: kmjnow.com | Streaming | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cancel Me, Daddy
We Debunked the New York Times Anti-Trans Podcast (ft. Sandy Allen)

Cancel Me, Daddy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 66:06


The New York Times' "The Protocol" podcast was designed to cast doubt on the efficacy of gender-affirming care for youth. The podcast recycled previous NYT's reporting that platformed dubious sources in the absence of a “smoking gun,” let alone any credible evidence. Yet, the Supreme Court would take the claims seriously, citing the Times in last week's United States v. Skrmetti 6–3 decision upholding Tennessee's ban on minors' access to gender-affirming care—violating their civil and human rights.. “Letting the states decide,” as we've seen with post-Roe abortion access, endangers people's quality of life and their very lives.This week, Katelyn and Christine have a robust discussion with mental health reporter Sandy Allen, a trans journalist who once worked with the host of “The Protocol.” Together, Katelyn, Christine, and Sandy debunk the Times' reporting and expose numerous issues with the new anti-trans podcast in the context of the Supreme Court's wreckage. Watch the full episode on Cancel Me, Daddy's YouTube channel!Links:Cancel Me, Daddy's YouTube channelFollow Sandy Allen (he/him) on Bluesky at @sandyernestallen.bsky.socialSubscribe to Sandy's newsletter, What's Helping Today, and order his excellent book, A Kind of Mirraculas Paradise: A True Story about SchizophreniaKatelyn Burns for MSNBC: Trans lives are on the line at the Supreme Court — and it's hard to be optimisticEvan Urquhart for Assigned Media: “You Betrayed Us, Azeen”Evan Urquhart for The Objective: Mom of trans child accuses New York Times' ‘The Protocol' podcast of exploitationCancellation List Patreon Supporters:-Megg-I Beauregard-Diego M Sanchez-Leslie Zavisca-Maggi Joseph-Siobhan GreenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Capitalisn't
How The Democrats Lost Labor And Found Capital, with David Sirota

Capitalisn't

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 49:36


The Democratic Party has become too focused on appeasing its billionaire donors and has failed to communicate its commitment to the working class, argues long-time political journalist David Sirota. The question moving forward, he says, is if the party can ever refocus its brand orthodoxy from prioritizing social and cultural issues to economic populism.Sirota joins Bethany and Luigi to dissect the outsized role of money in American politics and how it has rendered Democratic messaging incoherent by prioritizing wealthy donors over the public. He describes the current moment of populist rage against the Democratic leadership, as evidenced by polls, as a “long overdue” opportunity and offers an explanation for how economic populism became pivotal to winning elections – thus shedding light on how to reclaim the platform moving forward. He describes how former President Barack Obama's "selling out" to Wall Street and big banks became a “generational tragedy,” why Trump's tariffs are more of a power grab than legitimate economic policy to revive manufacturing, and responds to Luigi's hypothesis that populist rhetoric and policy are much easier from the right than from the left.Sirota is the founder and editor of the investigative news outlet The Lever, served as a speechwriter for Bernie Sanders, earned an Academy Award nomination for screenwriting the 2020 Netflix climate apocalypse drama Don't Look Up, and has written three books, including one on how corporate interests have shaped American economic policy.Over the last four years, Capitalisn't has interviewed conservative thinkers like Oren Cass, Patrick Deneen, and Sohrab Ahmari to understand how the political right developed a new platform after President Joe Biden's victory in 2020. With this episode, we continue the same project with the left, by asking: What could be the economic basis for a new progressive platform?Also check out: How Democrats Forgot to Be Normal, with Joan WilliamsHow Big Money Changed the Democratic Game, with Daniel ZiblattWhat Happened to the American Dream? With David Leonhardt

Socially Democratic
Ep. # 304: Feeney Files with Jessie McCrone

Socially Democratic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 61:33


Changes are afoot at Socially Democratic HQ - namely, the addition of Jessie McCrone as a regular guest to the Feeney Files.Which does mean we need a new name. If you have any brilliant suggestions, let us know in the comments. This month: Why is serious policy reform so difficult in Australia? We ponder the frenzied reaction to Labor's relatively modest super tax reforms. Clare O'Neil thinks we could solve the housing crisis by making it easier to build new homes. Is she being too optimistic?And of course, we can't have an episode without talking about Iran. Definitely not with David on the show.If you've had your fill of election coverage and are keen for some policy and foreign affairs chat - this wide-ranging conversation is for you.CHAPTERS:00:00 Show Start02:38 David Complains05:07 Dorinda Cox Defects13:09 Clare O'Neil Insists23:22 Jim Chalmers Pledges33:21 Trump Flakes40:21 Iran Equivocates52:46 Vic Liberals Fall Apart59:25 Albo Goes to the VaticanMentioned in the episode:Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson https://tr.ee/5oSsjKSupport the showNew episodes every Friday. If you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app. Follow Us on Socials: Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic)LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh)Twitter (https://x.com/SocialDemPod)Bluesky (https://tr.ee/EqdapC)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet) The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au

Capitalisn't
How Democrats Forgot To Be Normal, with Joan Williams

Capitalisn't

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 43:46


Back in 2016, Joan Williams, distinguished professor of law (emerita) at UC Law San Francisco, wrote an essay for the Harvard Business Review on why President Donald Trump attracted so many non-college voters. It went viral with almost four million views, becoming the most-read article in the 90-year history of the publication.Williams' new book, Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back, outlines how the seemingly common view that her fellow progressives must abandon their social causes to win back those non-college-educated voters is wrong. What is required, she argues, is a renewed understanding of class. She introduces her conceptualization of the “diploma divide,” or the gap between Americans with and without college degrees. Her worldview divides the electorate into three class-based groups: the college-educated, upper-class “Brahmin left”, the low-income working (middle) class, and the right-wing merchant class, which pushes for economic policies that benefit the rich. Her argument is that a new coalition between the latter two has shifted politics to the right.In this week's Capitalisn't episode, Luigi and Bethany invite Williams to discuss whether our society indeed breaks down so neatly. If it does, how does her breakdown help us understand recent electoral shifts and trends in populism and why the left is on the losing end of both? As she writes in her book and discusses in the episode, “[the Brahmin] left's anger is coded as righteous. Why is non-elite anger discounted as “grievance?” Together, their conversation sheds light on how the left can win back voters without compromising on progressive values.Over the last four years, Capitalisn't has interviewed conservative thinkers like Oren Cass, Patrick Deneen, and Sohrab Ahmari to understand how the political right developed a new platform after President Joe Biden's victory in 2020. With this episode, we begin the same project with the left by asking: What could be the economic basis for a new progressive platform?Show Notes:Read an excerpt from Joan Williams' new book, “Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back,” out now at St. Martin's PressQuiz: “Are You in a Class Bubble?”What So Many People Don't Get About the U.S. Working Class, by Joan Williams, Harvard Business Review, November 10, 2016

First Unitarian Dallas Podcast
Progressive Religion vs Progressive Politics: What's the Difference? | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 043

First Unitarian Dallas Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 11:46


What does it mean to be a progressive Unitarian Universalist faith? In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald, and Rev. Beth Dana sit down in the Minister's Study to explore what it really means when Unitarian Universalists call themselves a progressive religious community. They reflect on the bold ideas that shaped the earliest movements toward Unitarianism and Universalism, including the radical belief that Jesus could have been fully human and that revelation is never sealed. Together, they trace how these revolutionary beginnings have shaped a tradition that values growth, openness, and an ongoing search for truth and meaning. In this conversation, they discuss:

Accidental Gods
Bonus: Thoughts from the Edge - If the current system is not fit for purpose, what's our core response?

Accidental Gods

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 35:02


Suppose we accept that the current system is not broken - it is doing what it was always designed to do - which is to shovel wealth and power from the many to the few at a human scale and from the more-than-human world to the industrial/technical maw of predatory capitalism at an ecological scale.This is a death cult and it is in its death throes, but it will take us all down with it if we let it.Suppose then, we accept that, while the current system may not be broken, it is absolutely not fit for purpose, if that purpose is the continuation of complex life on earth; if it is the flourishing of humanity as an integral part of the web of life; if it is a world predicated on values of compassion, decency, integrity, generosity-of-spirit and absolute confidence in our place as conscious nodes in the web of life.IF this is the case - then we need a whole new system. We need a movement that will bring this system into being.In this solo podcast, Manda explores what the baselines of a new system might look, feel and work like.Manda's Substack post  https://substack.com/home/post/p-158280401Jan Andrew Bloxham post https://substack.com/home/post/p-157874742Jason Hickel 'No the US is not a beacon of democracy' https://substack.com/@jasonhickel/note/p-158661867If you want to share the journey with us, we're here: Accidental Gods Gatherings https://accidentalgods.life/gatherings-2025/Accidental Gods Membership https://accidentalgods.life/join-us/

The Daily Beans
Deny, Attack, Reverse*

The Daily Beans

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 50:14


Monday, March 31st, 2025Today, we're just hours away from the Wisconsin Supreme Court election which will decide the balance of the highest court in the state; law firm Skadden Arps gives $100M in free legal services; the plaintiffs in the Alien Enemies Act case have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction as Judge Boasberg extends his temporary restraining orders; the Trump administration is looking to gut funding to combat child labor abroad; Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is shot down by the courts after suing to stop Elon from buying votes; RFK Jr is gutting the vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office at HHS after forcing out the FDA's top vaccine scientist; Amy Berman, Judge Jackson if you're nasty, has blocked the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Pete Hegseth hired his brother and then brought his wife to sensitive Pentagon meetings; an appeals court says that Trump CAN fire members of the NLRB and MSPB and plaintiffs Wilcox and Harris are going to seek an en banc reversal; DOGE plans to rebuild the Social Security Administration's code base; thousands turn out for the Tesla Takedown protests over the weekend; a piece on how to think like a dissident; and Allison delivers your Good News.*A previous version of this episode included an interview with Swing Left's Executive director Yasmin Radjy. That interview was meant to run on Thursday. For more about Swing Left and their upcoming 3 to Win campaign check out SwingLeft.org on April 3rd. Thank You, HomeChefGet 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.Stories:The ACLU Has Filed for a Preliminary Injunction in the Alien Enemies Act Case | MuellerSheWroteFederal judge halts Trump administration's policy of deportation to third countries | Miami HeraldFederal judge blocks mass firings of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau workers | CBS NewsJudge blocks Trump executive order targeting law firm tied to Mueller probe | CNN PoliticsTrump administration moves to cut programs that fight child labor abroad | The Washington PostAppeals court clears way for Trump to fire members of labor and workforce protection boards | CBS NewsThe top FDA vaccine official is forced out, cites RFK Jr.'s 'misinformation and lies' | NPRRFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say | CBS NewsDOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse | WIREDHegseth's younger brother is serving in a key role as liaison and senior adviser inside the Pentagon | AP NewsHow to Think (and Act) Like a Dissident Movement | The BulwarkGood Trouble: The American Psychological Association just suspended their diversity standards under pressure from the Trump admin. Fuck that shit. I wrote a letter to the APA telling them that I am suspending my membership until they reverse this capitulation to fascism and dumb anti-science bull shit.  Good trouble for everyone: write or call the American Psychological Association and tell them that diversity is crucial to mental health.Mailing address:American Psychological Association750 First Street, NEWashington, DC 20002-4242Telephone: (800) 374-2721 or (202) 336-5500Trump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab is a crisis we must stop. HandsOff2025.comFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. From The Good NewsSocial Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) update | sea.govDancing Well: The Soldier ProjectFrom Seattle to Miami, anti-Musk protesters gather at hundreds of Tesla locations | NPRVocational Rehabilitation Program - Texas Workforce CommissionReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff
Persistent Homelessness: Capitalism's Housing Failures

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 30:15


In this week's episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff discusses updates on deep political corruption: the Illinois example, final statistics on the 2024 presidential election results did NOT give Trump any mandate, the Canadian government forcing 55,000 striking postal workers back to work despite massive worker opposition. Finally, we have an interview with housing advocate and activist, Rob Robinson (formerly un-housed) reporting on the global housing advocates' conferences in Spain and Brazil.   The d@w Team Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff is a DemocracyatWork.info Inc. production. We make it a point to provide the show free of ads and rely on viewer support to continue doing so. You can support our work by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwork Or you can go to our website: https://www.democracyatwork.info/donate   Every donation counts and helps us provide a larger audience with the information they need to better understand the events around the world they can't get anywhere else. We want to thank our devoted community of supporters who help make this show and others we produce possible each week.1:01 We kindly ask you to also support the work we do by encouraging others to subscribe to our YouTube channel and website: www.democracyatwork.info

It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders
Is The Squad dead? Cori Bush on the future of progressive politics

It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 18:04


Five years ago progressive Democrats seemed to be on the rise. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had just ousted a moderate Democrat, and Senator Bernie Sanders looked like he could win the party's nomination. Now, two members of the progressive group known as "The Squad" have lost their re-election bids.This week, Brittany sits down with one of them, former congressional representative, Cori Bush of Missouri. They get into what the progressive politics are in 2025 and what the future holds for Democrats and identity politics. Support public media and receive ad-free listening & bonus content by joining NPR+ today.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Daily Beans
Highest Of Low Regard (feat. Wajahat Ali)

The Daily Beans

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 61:54


Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024Today,  Proud Boy and convicted seditionist Enrique Tarrio could testify at an upcoming trial; President Biden and his son Hunter issue statements after the pardon; Dinesh D'Souza has issued a public apology for his movie 2000 Mules; The New Yorker has acquired a whistleblower report about Trump SecDef nominee Pete Hegseth, Senators Warren and Blumenthal ask President Biden to prohibit the mobilization of the military against American citizens; and Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You AG1AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/dailybeans.Stories:Pete Hegseth's Secret History (Jane Mayer | The New Yorker)Police officer became ‘double agent' for Proud Boys, prosecutor says ( Michael Kunzelman | AP News)Warren, Blumenthal Urge Biden Administration to Prevent Military Use Against Americans (Warren.Senate.gov)Text of The Letter PDF (PDF | warren.senate.gov)Creator of ‘2000 Mules' apologizes to Georgia man falsely accused of ballot fraud in the film (Kate Brumback | AP News)Guest: Wajahat AliSubstack - The Left Hook with Wajahat AliWebsite - wajali.comBluesky - @wajali.bsky.socialTwitter - @WajahatAli Easily Migrate Your Daily Beans Patreon Support To SupercastThe Daily Beans on SupercastHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Offline with Jon Favreau
Do Libs Need a Social Media Safe Space? Did Misinfo Hurt Kamala? How Much Should the Left Influence Democrats?

Offline with Jon Favreau

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 78:28


Jon got piled on last week for tweeting that activist groups have pushed the Democratic Party out of supermajority territory. Waleed Shahid, a progressive strategist who's worked for Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Justice Democrats, joins the show for an offline version of his and Jon's online debate. Waleed explains why he thinks the blame is misplaced, and Jon weighs in on who—or what—is behind Democratic leaders losing touch with their base. But first! Trump's new head of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, is a Project 2025 author. What does this mean for social media, free speech, and Elon Musk's ventures? Plus, new exit polling shows late-deciding, swing voters had wildly inaccurate beliefs about Kamala Harris's policy positions. Is hyper-targeted misinformation a permanent part of our electoral process now? For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Lex Fridman Podcast
#441 – Cenk Uygur: Trump vs Harris, Progressive Politics, Communism & Capitalism

Lex Fridman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024


Cenk Uygur is a progressive political commentator and host of The Young Turks. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep441-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/cenk-uygur-transcript CONTACT LEX: Feedback - give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey AMA - submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama Hiring - join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring Other - other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact EPISODE LINKS: Cenk's X: https://x.com/cenkuygur The Young Turks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks The Young Turks Website: https://tyt.com/ The Young Turks on X: https://x.com/TheYoungTurks SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Saily: An eSIM for international travel. Go to https://saily.com/lex Policygenius: Life insurance. Go to https://policygenius.com/lex AG1: All-in-one daily nutrition drinks. Go to https://drinkag1.com/lex MasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts. Go to https://masterclass.com/lexpod LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to https://drinkLMNT.com/lex NetSuite: Business management software. Go to http://netsuite.com/lex OUTLINE: (00:00) - Introduction (14:27) - Progressivism (20:37) - Communism (35:24) - Capitalism (41:27) - Corruption (46:13) - Money in politics (1:03:00) - Fixing politics (1:22:11) - Meritocracy & DEI (1:33:10) - Far-left vs far-right (2:07:43) - Donald Trump (2:28:00) - Joe Biden (2:46:27) - Bernie Sanders (2:59:56) - Kamala Harris (3:07:25) - Harris vs Trump presidential debate (3:20:55) - RFK Jr (3:30:37) - The Young Turks (3:38:49) - Joe Rogan (3:48:30) - Propaganda (3:55:46) - Conspiracy theories (4:03:33) - Israel-Palestine (4:13:20) - Hope PODCAST LINKS: - Podcast Website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 - RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ - Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 - Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lexclips