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In February, a New York assemblyman little known outside New York City was polling at 1% in his bid for mayor of NYC.  This Tuesday, he became mayor-elect, after running a remarkable and inspiring campaign that drew 100,000 volunteers to knock on two million doors. Largely centering on making NYC affordable for everyone, Zohran Mamdani toppled a political dynasty by weaving together a broad constituency with his charisma, intelligence, compassion and energy. We talk to Liza Featherstone and Doug Henwood, who have covered Mamdani from the start. They talk about what went into the campaign, what he needs to do once in office to start to make good on his promises, and the national significance of his victory. Liza Featherstone is the author of Divining Desire: Focus Groups and the Culture of Consultation, published by O/R Books in 2018, as well as Selling Women Short: the Landmark Battle for Workers' Rights at Walmart (Basic Books, 2004).  She co-authored Students Against Sweatshops (Verso, 2002) and is editor of False Choices: the Faux Feminism of Hillary Rodham Clinton (Verso, 2016). She's currently editing a collection of Alexandra Kollontai 's work for O/R Books and International Publishers and writing the introduction to that volume.Featherstone's work has been published in Lux, TV Guide, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Ms., the American Prospect, Columbia Journalism Review, Glamour, Teen Vogue, Dissent, the Guardian, In These Times, and many other publications. Liza teachers at NYU 's Literary Reportage Program as well as at Columbia University School for International and Public Affairs. She is proud to be an active member of the New York City Democratic Socialists of America and of UAW local 7902.Doug Henwood is a Brooklyn-based journalist and broadcaster specializing in economics and politics. He edited Left Business Observer, a newsletter, from 1986–2013, and has been host of Behind the News, a weekly radio show/podcast that originates on KPFA, Berkeley, since 1995. He is the author of Wall Street: How It Works and for Whom (Verso, 1997), After the New Economy (New Press, 2004), and My Turn: Hillary Clinton Targets the Presidency (OR Books, 2016). He's written for numerous periodicals including Harper's, The New Republic, The Nation, The Baffler, and Jacobin. He's been working on a book about the rot of the US ruling class for way too long and needs to acquire the self-discipline to finish it. 

Another View returned to Fort Monroe for another live broadcast! We discussed the new African Landing Memorial Plaza at Fort Monroe and celebrated the contributions Black people made to the economic and social development of early Virginia and America.

Why are startups racing ahead with AI while half of enterprises remain stuck in pilot purgatory?

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

The other day I found myself walking through a parking garage stairwell in Iowa City, and I realized they were using the same scent design as the local mall in Bratislava where we used to live. Half-shocked, half-amused, I climbed the cement stairs as I remembered riding the escalator through the same subtle scent cloud two years ago. The memory was visceral. Though we don't always think about it, our sensory experiences have a strong impact on how we feel and how we work. I do my best work in a situation where I feel comfortable. In fact, I generally prefer not to work at home because step one, for me, to working at home is often to clean the entire house, put music on, light a candle, pick flowers, make tea, etc. and so I spent an hour prepping to work before I do anything. I bet you've already put considerable time and effort into making your classroom a space where you feel comfortable and where students feel welcome. Today isn't about changing any of that; it's just about finding small places where you might be able to tune your sensory dashboard in class to make it work even better for you and your kiddos. By thinking specifically about the five senses - just like we have students do in their writing - you can find easy wins to make the workspace more welcoming, energizing, and comfortable for everyone inside. Throughout this podcast, and all the ones in this series, I'm showcasing graphics and displays from the #evolvingEDdesign Toolkit, a vast free resource I made for you.  You can grab it here: https://sparkcreativity.kartra.com/page/evolvingEDdesign  Please share your classroom design stories, questions, photos and ideas with the #evolvingEDdesign hashtag across platforms so we can continue the conversation off the pod! Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Snag three free weeks of community-building attendance question slides Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!  Links Mentioned: Edutopia Article on Fidgets Scottish Castle Fireplace Video Nasa Space Images Video Fun Stanford d.School Timer for Class Work (one of many they've created!) Sources Considered, Consulted, and Cited for this Series & for the Toolkit: Abdaal, Ali. Feel Good Productivity. Celadon Books, 2023. "Aesthetics and Academic Spaces." Teachers College, Columbia University Youtube Channel: Curriculum Encounters Podcast, Episode 4. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuFs4Fyk-v0Bwtuy1eQJ3JkRTeL4Sjyz4 Accessed Oct. 21, 2025.  Chavez, Felicia. The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop. Haymarket Books, 2021. Dintersmith, Ted. Documentary: Most Likely to Succeed. 2015.  Dintersmith, Ted. What Schools Could Be. Princeton University Press, 2018.  Doorley, Scott & Witthoft, Doorley. make space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration. John Wiley and Sons, 2012. "Exploring Google's Headquarters in San Francisco." Digiprith Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxGqbmFf9Qc. Accessed October 13, 2015.  "High Tech High Virtual Tour." High Tech High Unboxed Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87xU9smFrj0 . Accessed October 15, 2025. "Inside YouTube's Biggest Office In America | Google's YouTube Headquarters Office Tour." The Roaming Jola Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P26fDfFBx8I . Accessed October 14, 2025. Novak, Katie. Universal Design for Learning in English Language Arts. Cast Inc., 2023. Potash, Betsy. "Research-Based Practices to Ignite Creativity, with Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle." The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast, Episode 393. Pringle,  Zorana Ivcevic. The Creativity Choice. Public Affairs, 2025. Ritchart, Ron and David Perkins. "Making Thinking Visible." Educational Leadership, February 2008, p.p. 57-61. https://pz.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/makingthinkingvisibleEL.pdf. Accessed October 13, 2025. Richardson, Carmen and Punya Mishra. "Scale: Support of Creativity in a Learning Environment," 2017. Accessed through Drive with permission. Richardson, Carmen and Punya Mishra. "Learning environments that support student creativity: Developing the SCALE." Thinking Skills and Creativity, Volume 27, March 2018, p.p. 45-54. Accessed online at https://doi-org.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/10.1016/j.tsc.2017.11.004, October 13, 2025. "Sensory Inquiry and Social Spaces." Teachers College, Columbia University Youtube Channel: Curriculum Encounters Podcast, Episode 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtD_-k5QmOQ&list=PLuFs4Fyk-v0Bwtuy1eQJ3JkRTeL4Sjyz4&index=2  Accessed Oct. 23, 2025.  Stockman, Angela. Make Writing: 5 Strategies that turn Writer's Workshop into a Maker Space. Hack Learning Series, 2015.   Terada, Yuki. "Do Fidgets help Students Focus?" Edutopia Online: https://www.edutopia.org/article/do-fidgets-help-students-focus/. Accessed 4 November 2025. Utley, Jeremy. "Masters of Creativity (Education Edition) #1: Input Obsession (Design Thinking)." Stanford d.School Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LosDd3Q0yQw . Accessed October 15, 2025. Utley, Jeremy and Kathryn Segovia. "Masters of Creativity: Updating the Creative Operating System (Design Thinking)." Stanford d.School Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggza7df7N7Y&t=2233s. Accessed October 17, 2025. "What is Curriculum and Where Might we Find It?" Teachers College, Columbia University Youtube Channel: Curriculum Encounters Podcast, Episode 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh_UhGATVwM&list=PLuFs4Fyk-v0Bwtuy1eQJ3JkRTeL4Sjyz4&index=1 Accessed Oct. 23, 2025.   

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Ryan Allen, Associate Dean for Research Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, joins Adam and Jordana to talk about rising home prices in Minnesota.

Kansas Reflector opinion editor Clay Wirestone leads senior reporters Tim Carpenter and Morgan Chilson through a discussion of the annual Kansas Speaks opinion survey from the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University. Plus, they all discuss Halloween costumes!

Join Faheem Nasir, Amaar Ahmad & Sabah Ahmad for Friday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Climate Change' and ‘Disillusioned Youth?' Climate Change Scientists have announced that Earth has likely crossed its first major climate tipping point - the irreversible decline of warm-water coral reefs. Once among the most vibrant ecosystems on the planet, these reefs are now bleaching and dying on a global scale. Their loss is an indication that humanity has stepped into a new phase of the climate crisis. This stark milestone has reignited the haunting question: Is it too late to save our planet? Disillusioned Youth? What lies behind the Gen Z protests sweeping across the world today? Why are our young people less happy and more disillusioned? What is driving this discontent? These are some of the issues we would like to address as we look into what the future holds for our young people. Join us between 5 and 6 as we go on to consider the importance of good governance and role models for our young people. Guests: Signe Norberg - Director of Policy and Public Affairs, ISEP Eban Goodstein - Author, Educator and Director of the Bard Center for Environmental Policy Steve Micklewright - Chief Executive of Rewilding Charity Trees for Life and Co-Convenor of the Scottish Rewilding Alliance Ian Hanington - Senior Writer and Editor of David Suzuki Foundation Sarah Arnold - Senior Policy Advisor at The King's Fund Bobby Duffy - Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute at King's College, London Dr Elisabeth Loose - Research & Engagement Manager at the John Smith Centre Producers: Maria Ahmad Tooba and Nabeela Shah

Zum Geburtstag spreche ich mit SPÖ-Nationalratsabgeordnete Julia Herr über das, was politische Kommunikation im Kern ausmacht: Haltung, Authentizität und das Zusammenspiel von Inhalt und Emotion. Sie erklärt, warum sie sich in die Idee der Arbeiter:innenbewegung „verliebt“ hat, wie man Menschen für Veränderung begeistert – und warum sie externe Agenturen in der Politik kritisch sieht.

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Eric and Eliot discuss the GOP's ongoing Nazi problem and the growing danger of anti-Semitism on the right. They debunk President Trump's false claims about America's nuclear arsenal, then pivot to a conversation about alliance management. Eliot shares insights from a recent trip to Canada, highlighting the damage Trump has done to America's relationship with its northern neighbor. They broaden the discussion to other allies, including the “special relationship” with the UK and the often-prickly partnership with France. Finally, they examine the administration's lawlessness at sea and its refusal to allow Congressional oversight as it escalates pressure on Venezuela. Show Notes: Eric & Frank Miller's latest on arms control: President Trump, Don't Fall into Putin's Arms Control Trap Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Robbie Bach joined Microsoft in 1988 and, over the next 22 years, worked in various marketing, general management, and business leadership roles. Beginning in 1999, as Chief Xbox Officer, he led the creation and development of the highly successful Xbox video game business. Now in his new role as a “Civic Engineer,” Robbie believes we all have a responsibility to engage with civic issues and dedicates his time and energy to providing strategies, creative ideas, and consulting to organizations driving positive change in our communities. He speaks to corporate, academic, and civic groups across the country and in 2015 completed his first book, Xbox Revisited: A Game Plan for Corporate and Civic Renewal (https://www.robbiebach.com/book/).His speaking credits include multiple keynotes at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the E3 Expo gaming conference. He has also keynoted the Boe Forum on Public Affairs and guest lectures regularly at schools such as UCLA, Notre Dame, Boston College, Santa Clara University, Harvey Mudd, and Seattle University. He has served as the Morehead-Cain Alumni Visiting Distinguished Honors Professor at the University of North Carolina, co-teaching a class on public policy entrepreneurship.Robbie was an Arjay Miller Scholar at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he earned his MBA, and a Morehead Scholar at UNC, where he graduated with highest honors in economics and was also named an Academic All-American on the Tar Heels' tennis team.He currently resides in Medina, Washington.Make sure to connect with this author with @robbiejbach

Joining Brendan to analyse the Sunday papers are; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and Irish Times columnist; Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute in UCD; Louise Byrne, Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner; and Dr Emma Howard, Economist.

Katy Jeter talks with Laura Totten about the Tuttle Creek Dredging Project — an effort aimed at removing built-up sediment to restore water storage capacity and improve overall lake health. Totten explains that the pilot test, lasting ten days, will focus on specific areas near the dam to evaluate dredging methods and sediment handling techniques. The results will help determine the most efficient and environmentally sound approach for a full-scale operation. Once the pilot is complete, the next steps will involve reviewing the data, finalizing plans, and preparing for a long-term dredging process that will enhance recreation, water quality, and flood control at Tuttle Creek.

Watch us on Youtube: https://youtu.be/PdPskPBd_78Unholy Live arrived in New York City on October 29th for a special evening featuring former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Dr. Keren Yarhi Milo the Dean of the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. Yonit and Jonathan delved into the current political landscape of the Democratic Party, Donald Trump and Netanyahu, the ongoing protests at Columbia University against Israel, the upcoming mayoral election in New York City, and the significant role of Zohran Mamdani in shaping the city's future. They also discussed their joint course at Columbia University and their latest book, titled “Inside The Situation Room.”   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why do women give — and what truly inspires them to give more? In this powerful episode of Nonprofit Nation, I'm joined by Jacqueline Ackerman, Director of the Women's Philanthropy Institute (WPI) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.and a leading voice in gender and philanthropy. With a background shaped by early experiences in Haiti and a career grounded in rigorous research, Jacqueline shares why understanding how women give is just as important as how much they give.If you're not segmenting, stewarding, and storytelling with women in mind, you're not just missing out on donations — you're missing the opportunity to build a more inclusive and sustainable culture of philanthropy.

The Utah Board of Education removed another book from school libraries statewide.  They include the popular "A Court of..." Series and just recently "Thirteen Reasons Why".  Sharon Turner, Director of Public Affairs with the Utah State Board of Education, about the process they have to go through for a book to get flagged, and what meets their threshold to be pulled off of shelves.

Approximately 20% of African Americans experienced a mental health condition over the past year, and 5% had a serious mental illness. Where do you turn for help when a loved one experiences a mental health crisis? We talk with mental health professionals about the continuum of care available in Norfolk, and what you need to know to help those you love.

Suchitra Vijayan speaks with Abdullahi Boru Halakhe in a conversation that traces the longue durée of exploitation and violence in the Congo from the colonial atrocities of King Leopold II to the resource wars that continue to devastate the region today. They unpack how the technologies of extraction and the politics of dispossession remain intertwined, shaping a global system in which Congolese land, labour, and life continue to underwrite the comforts of the Global North. Abdullahi situates Congo's crisis within the history of empire and its afterlives. He revisits the 19th-century “civilising mission” of Henry Morton Stanley and Leopold's personal ownership of the Congo Free State, connecting it to today's extraction of coltan, cobalt, and gold that powers Silicon Valley. From the uranium that fuelled the Manhattan Project to the minerals driving AI and green tech, he argues that the Congolese people have been made to pay for the world's progress with their blood and labour. The conversation then turns to Rwanda's complicity in the ongoing violence. Abdullahi unpacks how the legacies of the 1994 genocide, and the First and Second Congo Wars that followed, continue to shape Rwanda's sub-imperial role in the region. He details how Rwanda and Uganda act as conduits for resource extraction, exporting minerals that geologically do not exist within their borders, and how the profits of this trade flow through the Gulf states to Western markets. In this network, Congo becomes the epicentre of a global pipeline linking African sub-imperial powers, Gulf petrostates, and Western tech conglomerates: a chain of exploitation that transforms human suffering into industrial capital. The discussion broadens into an examination of how the same extractive and militarised logics underpin genocides and wars across the Global South from Congo to Sudan to Palestine. Abdullahi identifies the United Arab Emirates as a central malign actor, financing wars and shaping political economies of violence under the guise of development and modernity. What emerges is a picture of a world where the technologies of genocide — surveillance, securitisation, and resource militarisation — are integral to the global order. The episode closes with a meditation on history as resistance. For Abdullahi, liberation begins with reclaiming historical knowledge and refusing amnesia. From the Bandung Conference to the dreams of pan-African solidarity, he insists that history offers both warning and possibility: a reminder that despair is political, but so is hope. As Suchitra notes, this conversation marks a rare moment in the Technologies of Genocide series — one where history itself becomes a site of liberation, and knowledge a tool against the algorithmic erasure of human struggle. — Abdullahi Boru Halakhe is the Senior Advocate for East and Southern Africa at Refugees International. He is an African policy expert with over a decade of experience in security, conflict, human rights, refugee work, and strategic communications. He has advised organisations including the International Rescue Committee, International Crisis Group, Amnesty International, BBC, the EU, AU, USAID, and the UNDP. Abdullahi holds a Master's in International Security Policy from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.

Steven Bridges, who is in his first semester as USI President, spoke to a combined meeting of the Evansville and Henderson Rotary Clubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann talks with Sabrina Schaeffer, Vice President of Public Affairs at the R Street Institute about how freedom in America has changed, whether Americans still truly value freedom today, and the challenges of defending freedom in a polarized time.

Driveway Beers PodcastThirdway Joins Us on The Driveway!!Democrat Party think tank Thirdway joins Mike and Alex on The Driveway to talk about the Democrat Party as it is today. Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, Mike Bennett talks about the good and bad in the Democrat Party in a candid conversation. You don't want to miss what he has to say in response to the fellas concerns with the current Democrat Party. Head to their website at www.thirdway.org for more information about them! We want to thank Matt for coming on the show with us and being so gracious with his time! Please subscribe and rate this podcast on your podcast platforms like Apple and Spotify as it helps us a ton. Also like, comment, subscribe and share the video on Youtube. It really helps us get the show out to more people. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to seeing you next time. Please visit us at https://drivewaybeerspodcast.com/donate/ to join The Driveway Club and buy us a bourbon! Buy us a bottle and we'll review it on a show!Leave us a comment and join the conversation on our discord at https://discord.gg/rN25SbjUSZ.Please visit our sponsors:Adam Chubbuck of Team Alpha Charlie Real Estate, 8221 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122, www.tacmd.com, (443) 457-9524. If you want a real estate agent that will treat your money like it's his own and provide you the best service as a buyer or seller, contact Adam at Team Alpha Charlie.If you want to sponsor the show, contact us at contact@drivewaybeerspodcast.comCheck out all our links here https://linktr.ee/drivewaybeerspodcast.comIf you're looking for sports betting picks, go to conncretelocks.com or send a message to Jeremy Conn at Jconn22@gmail.comFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/drivewaybeerspodcast/#podcast #whiskey #bourbon

Puntata dedicata alla 101ª edizione della Giornata Mondiale del Risparmio, organizzata come ogni anno da Acri, Associazione di Fondazioni e di Casse di Risparmio Spa. Il tema scelto quest'anno è "Risparmio: tutela, inclusione, sviluppo". Puntualmente, in quest'occasione vengono presentati da Acri e Ipsos i risultati dell'indagine dedicata agli italiani e il risparmio, che giunge alla 25esima edizione. Per conoscerli ci colleghiamo con Andrea Alemanno, Responsabile ricerche reputazionali e di opinione pubblica (Public Affairs) di Ipsos Doxa. Emanuela Rinaldi, Professoressa Associata di Sociologia dei processi culturali e comunicativi presso l'Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, viene invece a trovarci in studio per commentare in diretta gli elementi più interessanti che emergono nel corso della mattinata.

Summary The conversation covers a range of topics related to gun rights, including the NRA's advocacy efforts, the importance of voter engagement in upcoming elections, legal challenges facing gun owners, and a specific self-defense case in Prescott, Arizona. The discussion also delves into the implications of marijuana use on Second Amendment rights, highlighting the complexities and potential consequences for users. The conversation delves into various aspects of gun rights, focusing on the Second Amendment, the implications of red flag laws, and the role of government in regulating firearms. It highlights the ongoing debates surrounding these issues, including the impact of federal laws on individual liberties and the challenges posed by AI detection systems in schools. The discussion also touches on the importance of due process and the need for a balanced approach to gun legislation. Takeaways Gun owners are fired up to vote in upcoming elections. Grassroots mobilization is crucial for protecting Second Amendment rights. Legal challenges are ongoing, particularly in states like California and New Jersey. Self-defense cases can have significant legal and personal repercussions. The NRA is actively working to counter anti-gun legislation. Voter engagement is essential to prevent complacency among gun owners. Marijuana use complicates Second Amendment rights due to federal laws. The importance of having legal representation in self-defense cases cannot be overstated. The political landscape is shifting, and gun owners must remain vigilant. The outcome of the Supreme Court case could have far-reaching implications for gun rights. The Second Amendment is a fundamental right that needs protection. Red flag laws are controversial and often seen as unconstitutional. The role of the DOJ in gun legislation is complex and often criticized. There is a significant difference between state and federal gun laws. AI detection systems in schools can lead to dangerous misunderstandings. The importance of due process in any legal framework cannot be overstated. Florida's use of red flag laws raises concerns about individual rights. The Supreme Court's decisions will shape the future of gun rights. Public opinion on gun control is shifting, with more people advocating for rights. The conversation around gun rights is ongoing and requires active participation. Keywords NRA, Second Amendment, gun rights, self-defense, election strategies, legal challenges, marijuana, voter engagement, advocacy, grassroots mobilization, Second Amendment, gun rights, red flag laws, DOJ, Harmeet Dhillon, Supreme Court, AI detection, Florida gun laws, firearms legislation, self-defense  

Biodegradable water-soluble films. Recycling that reuses molecules over and over. AI that can develop more sustainable polymers. In this conversation, Sustainably Speaking host Mia Quinn sits down with Anne Kolton, Chief Sustainability Officer at SK Capital Partners, to explore the next wave of innovation in manufacturing and materials. Anne shares how her team invests in companies developing breakthrough products, how U.S. manufacturing can launch smarter, more efficient processes, and why engineering and AI will transform the materials we all use every day. 

Eric and Eliot discuss appeasement and the striking similarities between Putin's recent demands and Hitler's insistence that the Czechs surrender the heavily fortified Sudetenland. They then turn to the latest idiocy coming from the administration, including Trump's demolition of the East Wing, the Pentagon's new exclusively right-wing press corps, and the live-fire Marine exercise that sent ordnance onto I-5 in California during a salute to Pete Hegseth and JD Vance. They also examine Putin's phone call with Trump and the situation in Ukraine, along with Trump's accelerating campaign of regime change in Venezuela. They end the week's conversation with thoughts on the No Kings protests and the daunting prospects for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza. Show Notes: - Appeasement: Chamberlain, Hitler, Churchill, and the Road to War: https://a.co/d/awNtPTM - Eric & David Kramer's latest on Ukraine: https://thedispatch.com/article/trump-putin-budapest-ukraine-tomahawks/ Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has applied for a summons in the magistrate's court in the United Kingdom in an initiative to prosecute a British citizen who they allege fought in the Israeli military against Palestine and Palestinians. It states that the individual was in breach of the UK's Foreign Enlistment Act of 1870, which proscribes any British citizen from fighting in another country's military against another country with which Britain is at peace. Jonathan Purcell, Head of Public Affairs and Communications for the ICJP elaborates on the case and the implications of what precedent a successful ruling could set.

Its mission: To promote group economics through professional development and community empowerment. Its vision: Help members build scalable businesses that employ qualified staff and leverage tomorrow's technology; advance partners' missions by building valuable connections; and anchor families and community in strong values while competing on a global level. Black BRAND, Hampton Roads' Black Chamber of Commerce, has been working on those goals for ten years. Celebrate the history of this organization and meet some of the thriving business owners who credit their success to Black BRAND.

In 2014, Narendra Modi became India's Prime Minister, marking the beginning of what many experts and international watchgroups identify as a period of democratic erosion in the country. Since then, a number of other democracies around the world have followed India on this path — including, by many measures, the United States. On this episode, Dan Richards talks with two experts on Indian politics and society about Modi's rise in India: its causes and effects, how it compares to other instances of democratic erosion around the world, and what it can teach us about democracy's weaknesses and strengths. Guests on this episode:Poulami Roychowdhury is an associate professor of sociology and international and public affairs at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs.Patrick Heller is a professor of sociology and international and public affairs and director of the Watson School's Saxena Center for Contemporary South Asia. Read Roychowdhury's and Heller's recent work exploring democracy and democratic erosion in India.

BigTent hosted a TentTalk on Wednesday, October 15 at 12:00PM ET featuring Sandy Radoff and Claire Ullman, co-founders of Students for Voting Justice, and Andrea Miller, founding board member of the Center for Common Ground. The discussion offered an in-depth briefing on the state of the 2025 Virginia elections and highlighted effective Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) strategies. Speakers shared how young leaders across the Commonwealth are mobilizing voters through grassroots tactics, youth-focused outreach, and strong partnerships with community and campus networks to drive turnout and civic engagement. Learn more about Students for Voting Justice: https://www.studentsforvotingjustice.org/ Learn more about Center for Common Ground: https://www.centerforcommonground.org/ ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Sandy Radoff is a researcher and statistician who had her own business as a marketing and opinion research consultant for over 20 years. She has a Masters Degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics and went back to graduate school to indulge her passion by completing all the coursework towards a Masters Degree in political science. For the past several years, she has spent considerable time as an activist focusing on the environment and social justice. Being Co-Director of Students for Voting Justice has brought the most meaningful pieces of her life together in one place. Sandra lives in New York City with her husband and has two grown children, a son and a daughter, both Millennials. Claire Ullman taught political science and public policy at Barnard College and the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs until co-founding Students for Voting Justice in 2020. She has a Ph.D. in political science from Columbia University and a BA from Harvard University. Before she went to graduate school, Claire helped found an emergency shelter for homeless women and children in Seattle as a VISTA volunteer and then stayed on as its development officer and then its Assistant Director. She served on the board of the Grand Street Settlement in New York City from 1995 to 2008. Finally, and perhaps most relevant to her current job as Co-Director of Students for Justice, Claire is the parent of three recent college graduates. Andrea Miller is the Founding Board Member of the Center for Common Ground, Executive Director of People Demanding Action, Founding President of the National Women's Political Caucus of Virginia, and a member of the Democracy and Governance working group of the Virginia Green New Deal. Andrea is an IT and Political Director and a digital and elections strategist. She designs and administers digital phone banks and texting programs. From 2013 to 2015, she led the Progressive Round Table on Capitol Hill, bringing together members of Congress, activists, and non-profit leaders. Her expertise is in voting rights, climate, and the Equal Rights Amendment. She has successfully advocated for legislation on both the Federal and State level. In 2008 she was the Democratic nominee for the Virginia 4th Congressional district. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

Energy has long been used as a weapon. The United Kingdom blocked oil exports to Germany during World War I. Hitler's fall was due in part to losing access to oilfields in the Caucasus. And the most recent example: the 1973 Arab oil embargo, which shocked the global economy.  During the following fifty years, the energy weapon largely receded from the geopolitical stage, and in many countries energy security started to feel like a given. But developments including Russia's weaponization of natural gas against Europe, China's restrictions on critical minerals, and growing trade tensions around the world have brought energy back to the center of great-power competition.  So is this a new age of energy weaponization? What would that mean for global energy security? What new vulnerabilities are emerging as the clean energy transition accelerates and electricity demand surges? And how can countries protect themselves in this new age of fragmentation and rivalry? This week, Bill Loveless speaks with Jason Bordoff and Meghan O'Sullivan about “The Return of the Energy Weapon,” a Foreign Affairs essay published today, in which they explore how, after a fifty-year period of relative stability, the use of energy as a coercive tool of statecraft is making a comeback. Jason is the founding director of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, where he is a professor of professional practice. He is also on the faculty of the Columbia Climate School, where he is cofounding dean emeritus. He previously served as special assistant to President Barack Obama and senior director for energy and climate change on the staff of the National Security Council.  Meghan is the Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs, director of the Geopolitics of Energy Projects, and director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University's Kennedy School. She has served in multiple senior policymaking roles and has advised national security officials in both Republican and Democratic administrations. Credits: Hosted by Jason Bordoff and Bill Loveless. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor, Caroline Pitman, and Kyu Lee. Engineering by Gregory Vilfranc.  

NASA to open the US lunar landing contract to new bidders with acting Administrator Sean Duffy citing delays with SpaceX's Starship as the reason behind the move. Oman's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has introduced a framework to approve commercial space launch activities. China's Zhuque-3 reusable rocket has completed major ground tests ahead of its maiden flight, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Patrick O'Neill, Public Affairs and Outreach Lead at the International Space Station US National Laboratory. You can connect with Patrick on LinkedIn, and learn more about the ISS National Lab on their website. Selected Reading Transportation Secretary Duffy says Musk's SpaceX is behind on moon trip and he will reopen contracts Oman Set for Launch as Regulator Announces Spaceflight Framework — Etlaq Spaceport China's Zhuque-3 reusable rocket completes tests before maiden flight - CGTN Muon Space to Integrate SpaceX's Starlink Mini Space Lasers Into Its Halo™ Satellite Platform KONGSBERG and Andøya Space to strengthen Norwegian space capabilities Barclays Sees Muni ‘Space Bonds' Becoming $25 Billion Market - Bloomberg Lockheed Martin Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results No future for Space Futures Command, sources say - Breaking Defense Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Kenney joins us once again on the podcast! Matt is a political consultant, public affairs professional, and founding partner of Echo Canyon Consulting — as well as a former Army infantryman and combat veteran from Arizona. Tune in to hear what he's working on now! Follow Outsider: https://www.instagram.com/outsiderig/ Shop Outsider: https://www.outsider.com/   Follow Jay: https://www.instagram.com/ifjayhadinstagram/ Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/sammackey615/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreOutsider/podcasts Episode sponsored by: Montana Dog Food Company: https://montanadogfoodco.com/ Follow Matt Kenney:https://www.instagram.com/matt.kenney.us/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In No Standard Oil: Managing Abundant Petroleum in a Warming World (Oxford University Press, 2021), Deborah Gordon shows that no two oils or gases are environmentally alike. Each has a distinct, quantifiable climate impact. While all oils and gases pollute, some are much worse for the climate than others. In clear, accessible language, Gordon explains the results of the Oil Climate Index Plus Gas (OCI+), an innovative, open-source model that estimates global oil and gas emissions. Gordon identifies the oils and gases from every region of the globe–– along with the specific production, processing, and refining activities–– that are the most harmful to the planet, and proposes innovative solutions to reduce their climate footprints. Global climate stabilization cannot afford to wait for oil and gas to run out. No Standard Oil shows how we can take immediate, practical steps to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the crucial oil and gas sector while making sustainable progress in transitioning to a carbon-free energy future. Deborah Gordon is a senior principal in the Climate Intelligence Program at RMI where she leads the Oil and Gas Solutions Initiative. Gordon also serves as a senior fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University and the principal investigator for the Oil Climate Project. Caleb Zakarin is the Assistant Editor of the New Books Network (Twitter: @caleb_zakarin). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In No Standard Oil: Managing Abundant Petroleum in a Warming World (Oxford University Press, 2021), Deborah Gordon shows that no two oils or gases are environmentally alike. Each has a distinct, quantifiable climate impact. While all oils and gases pollute, some are much worse for the climate than others. In clear, accessible language, Gordon explains the results of the Oil Climate Index Plus Gas (OCI+), an innovative, open-source model that estimates global oil and gas emissions. Gordon identifies the oils and gases from every region of the globe–– along with the specific production, processing, and refining activities–– that are the most harmful to the planet, and proposes innovative solutions to reduce their climate footprints. Global climate stabilization cannot afford to wait for oil and gas to run out. No Standard Oil shows how we can take immediate, practical steps to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the crucial oil and gas sector while making sustainable progress in transitioning to a carbon-free energy future. Deborah Gordon is a senior principal in the Climate Intelligence Program at RMI where she leads the Oil and Gas Solutions Initiative. Gordon also serves as a senior fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University and the principal investigator for the Oil Climate Project. Caleb Zakarin is the Assistant Editor of the New Books Network (Twitter: @caleb_zakarin). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

With many federal employees currently furloughed, American University's School of Public Affairs is a day of free learning and networking opportunities for government employees who have been impacted by the shutdown. It's an idea that was sparked from one of the previous shutdowns, and has garnered some positive feedback. To hear more about this, I had the chance to speak with Alison Jacknowitz Interim Dean of the School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric and Eliot welcome William Galston to Shield of the Republic to discuss his recent book, Anger, Fear, Domination: Dark Passions and the Power of Political Speech. They explore why liberal-democrats tend to underestimate the importance of these forces and the special peril they might present to representative government. They also talk about why the dark passions seem to be so predominant in politics globally and the different schools of thought regarding democracy's staying power in the long run. Anger, Fear, Domination: Dark Passions and the Power of Political Speech: https://a.co/d/8B6dFfk Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Joining Brendan to talk through the Sunday newspapers are Lisa Chambers, Director of Public Affairs at Consello and former Fianna Fáil TD and Senator, Oisin Coghlan, Public Policy Advisor, Jennifer Bray, Political Editor with the Sunday Times and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at DCU .

Dr. Lily Hseuh is trained as an economist and public policy scholar, and is an associate professor in Economics and Public Policy in the School of Public Affairs, at Arizona State University. Her research bridges the fields of economics, public policy, and management to investigate how the environment and the global commons are managed and the ways in which behaviors of firms and organizations are shaped by multiple forces from markets to government policies. During her tenure at ASU, she has been a two-time recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award, as well as receiving the Professor of Impact award Her work been featured in major news outlets, including the Financial Times, Fortune, and PBS News Hour, and recently, she was awarded an American Fellowship by the American Association of University Women. She earned her PhD in Public Policy and Management from the University of Washington, and before her just published book, she has been asked to contribute a chapter to a number of other publications and has over 20 peer-reviewed articles in such areas as:  Private And Public Interactions And Global Climate Change, Rights-Based Management And Ocean And Marine Resources, Sustainability And State And Local Governments, Participatory Governance And Social Equity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

We get up close and personal with entrepreneur, philanthropist, professor and community engagement specialist Delceno Miles. She's owner of The Miles Agency… arguably the oldest Black owned public relations firm in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Hear her thoughts on economic growth for minority businesses, what drives her philanthropy, and why she believes civic engagement is critical to our daily lives. Plus, find out about her latest honor – being named First Citizen of Virginia Beach!

October 13, 2025- New York's prison population has declined dramatically in the last quarter of a century, but is there a point when society should be concerned that not enough people are held behind bars? We consider that balance and the staffing needs of prisons with Shawn Bushway, a professor for the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at UAlbany.

Amy is joined by Erika Lorshbough, Executive Director of InterACT, to learn what it means to be intersex, the major struggles facing the intersex community, and how intersex issues are also women's issues.Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyErika Lorshbough is an intersex advocate and activist for civil and human rights. Most recently, Erika served as deputy director for policy at the New York Civil Liberties Union and led the organization's extremely successful statewide legislative program advancing principles of freedom, justice, and equality. Along with their experience in program and organizational management, Erika brings two decades of heart work in community organizing and social action. Their law and policy experience has spanned the areas of gender and sexuality, voting rights and democracy, economic justice, criminal legal system reform, and the rights of people experiencing detention and incarceration. Erika completed their undergraduate studies in psychology and public policy at UCLA and the Luskin School of Public Affairs and received their J.D. from Brooklyn Law School. In addition to numerous public interest awards and legal fellowships, Erika has been honored as a Rising Star by the Brooklyn Law School Alumni Association, and was named one of the Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. Erika is a certified restorative justice practitioner, an adoring caretaker of plants and animals (and people!), and a fan of wandering and getting lost from time to time.

Many communities face an uneven food landscape: plenty of cheap junk food, but few places to buy fresh, healthy food. This pattern—often called “food apartheid”—doesn't happen by accident; it grows from redlining, unfair rules, and corporate control. The impacts are steep: higher rates of type 2 diabetes, kidney failure, and learning problems in Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities, along with unsafe conditions for farmworkers. These harms have a long history, and government subsidies and convincing marketing keep ultraprocessed foods on top. However, we take practical steps to make change including investing in regenerative and community farms, protecting and fairly paying farmworkers, and enforcing civil-rights laws so public dollars support real food, healthy soil, and communities that thrive. In this episode, Leah Penniman, Dr. Rupa Marya, Raj Patel, Karen Washington, and I discuss why food injustices exist and how we can create regenerative food systems to serve everyone. Leah Penniman is a Black Kreyol educator, farmer/peyizan, author, and food justice activist from Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, NY. She co-founded Soul Fire Farm in 2010 with the mission to end racism in the food system and reclaim our ancestral connection to land. As co-Executive Director, Leah is part of a team that facilitates powerful food sovereignty programs - including farmer training for Black & Brown people, a subsidized farm food distribution program for communities living under food apartheid, and domestic and international organizing toward equity in the food system. Leah has been farming since 1996, holds an MA in Education and a BA in Environmental Science from Clark University, and is a Manye (Queen Mother) in Vodun.  Dr. Rupa Marya is a physician, activist, mother, and composer. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco where she practices and teaches Internal Medicine. Her research examines the health impacts of social systems, from agriculture to policing. She is a co-founder of the Do No Harm Coalition, a collective of health workers committed to addressing disease through structural change. At the invitation of Lakota health leaders, she is currently helping to set up the Mni Wiconi Health Clinic and Farm at Standing Rock in order to decolonize medicine and food.  Raj Patel is a Research Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs, a professor in the University's department of nutrition, and a Research Associate at Rhodes University, South Africa. He is the author of Stuffed and Starved, the New York Times bestselling The Value of Nothing, co-author of A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things. A James Beard Leadership Award winner, he is the co-director of the award-winning documentary about climate change and the food system, The Ants & The Grasshopper.  Karen is a farmer, activist, and food advocate. She is the Co-owner and Farmer at Rise & Root Farm in Chester, New York. In 2010, Karen Co-Founded Black Urban Growers (BUGS), an organization supporting growers in both urban and rural settings. In 2012, Ebony magazine voted her one of the 100 most influential African Americans in the country, and in 2014 Karen was the recipient of the James Beard Leadership Award. Karen serves on the boards of the New York Botanical Gardens, SoulFire Farm, the Mary Mitchell Center, Why Hunger, and Farm School NYC. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN to save 15%. Full-length episodes can be found here:Why Food Is A Social Justice Issue Food Justice: Why Our Bodies And Our Society Are Inflamed A Way Out Of Food Racism And Poverty

Eliot and Eric welcome back friend of the show Barry Strauss, the Corliss Page Dean Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University. They discuss the series of Jewish revolts against Roman rule in 67-70 AD and the subsequent Roman siege of Masada, as well as the later Diaspora and Bar Kochba revolts situating them in the geostrategic competition between the Roman and Parthian empires. Barry explains the complications of the ethnic and religious divisions in Judea as well as the role of Jewish apocalyptic and messianic thinking on the protagonists of these serial rebellions. He also touches on the reasons why Judea was seemingly so hard to govern for the Romans, the divisions among Jews, and the degree to which archaeology and numismatics can add to the surviving literary accounts of the wars between Rome and the Jews. Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World's Mightiest Empire: https://a.co/d/9xfsZOd Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Daisy Khan, founder and executive director of the Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE) and the author of 30 Rights of Muslim Women: A Trusted Guide (Monkfish Book Publishing Company, 2024) , and Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, discuss how to fight both anti-Semitism and Islamophobia at a time of polarization over the Mideast in the context of concrete policy proposals from the New York City mayoral candidates, Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa.

This week I sit down with Pittsburgh International Airport Director of Public Affairs, Bob Kerlik, for a conversation about all the exciting things happening at the brand new Terminal at PIT! A fantastic conversation and a must listen for any Pittsburgh traveler! Enjoy it!