Podcasts about Public affairs

With Eric on vacation, Eliot welcomes Kenneth Pollack, VP for Policy at the Middle East Institute, to the show. Ken outlines MEI's mission before providing analysis on the current state of the Iran war. They discuss the difficulty of ending a conflict when both sides believe they are winning, and whether we are on the cusp of significant concessions or escalation. They explore whether the war was a good idea badly executed or a bad idea badly executed. The pair also speculate about what a successfully prosecuted war effort would have looked like before turning to the likely trajectory of the Iranian regime in the future. Ken explains the broader implications of the war for the Gulf States, Israel, China, Russia, and Turkey before closing with a conversation about why the United States cares about the region and why it presents such an enduring challenge.Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Wenige Tage vor Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs. Die Fronten brechen zusammen, Berlin steht kurz vor der Einnahme durch die Rote Armee ... das Ende des Nationalsozialismus ist längst absehbar. Und dennoch werden in diesen letzten Kriegstagen noch viele Menschen ermordet. Unter ihnen: Dietrich und Klaus Bonhoeffer, Rüdiger Schleicher und Hans von Dohnanyi. Sie waren Widerstandskämpfer & Humanisten. Doch mit deren Tod endet die Geschichte nicht. Denn Geschichte verschwindet nicht einfach. … sie sitzt mit am Familientisch. Sie lebt weiter in Erinnerungen, in Erzählungen, im Schweigen, manchmal auch in Musik. Mein heutiger Gast ist Dr. Tobias Korenke, der Großneffe von Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Seine Großmutter Ursula Schleicher, geborene Bonhoeffer, verlor durch die Nationalsozialisten ihren Mann, ihre Brüder und ihren Schwager. Dr. Tobias Korenke studierte Politik und Geschichte in Freiburg, Oxford und Berlin und publiziert zu historischen und politischen Themen. Bis 2025 war er Leiter Corporate & Public Affairs der FUNKE Mediengruppe, begleitet die gemeinnützige yeswecan!cer GmbH von Beginn an und ist seit Februar 2025 deren Geschäftsführer. Im Podcast-Gespräch sprechen wir darüber, wie seine Familiengeschichte sein Leben prägte und wie wichtig Widerstand war und immer noch ist … Hinweis: Im Podcast passierte mir (Claudia Lutschewitz) ein Namensfehler. Die von mir genannte Sekretärin Hitlers hieß nicht Trude Junge, sondern Gertraud (genannt „Traudl“) Junge. Sie war von 1942 bis 1945 neben Christa Schroeder, Johanna Wolf und Gerda Christian eine der vier Sekretärinnen Adolf Hitlers. Herzlichst Ihre Claudia Lutschewitz Wichtige und interessante Links zu Dr. Tobias Korenke: https://raufeld.de/en/corporate-public-affairs https://www.funkemedien.de/de/presse/nach-zwoelf-jahren-tobias-korenke-verlaesst-funke-und-konzentriert-sich-auf-ehrenamtliches-engagement-bei-krebs-selbsthilfe-movement-yeswecan-cer https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobias-korenke-780a0a73/

Katy Jeter visits with Earl Shreckengast about the inspiration behind the Koester House Museum blog and how his passion for local history led him to begin researching and sharing stories from Marysville's past. Earl discusses the wide variety of topics featured in the blog, including the lives of the Koester family, the development of the community, and unique historical events connected to the museum and its collections. He also highlights some fascinating pieces of history preserved at the Koester House, including family diaries, artifacts, and stories that provide a glimpse into life in the late 1800s. Earl explains why documenting and preserving these stories is so important, helping ensure that future generations can learn from and appreciate the rich heritage of the community.

Canada Post converts half a million addresses to community mailboxes (0:49) Marvin Ryder, Associate professor at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business 12-year-old's guardian ticketed after child riding e-scooter hits car (10:56) New poll rates Premiers' performance; Eby hits new low (21:33) Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson No whey: Is Canada heading towards a protein shortage? (33:33) Ellen Goddard, Agricultural Economist at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences The world arrives in Vancouver as the FIFA World Cup kicks off (48:23) Murray Mollard, author of Winning Pitch: The Canadian Men's Soccer Team at the World Cup and Beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Hear the inspiring stories of three African American trailblazers who broke barriers in their careers and are still making a difference today. Meet actress, model and broadcaster Jayne Kennedy; civil rights photographer Herb Randall; and world-renowned gospel violinist Eric Taylor. These living legends are not finished creating their legacy!

A new program at Arizona State University is connecting students to federal service while they're still in school, through a model that blends coursework with hands‑on experience. It's part of a broader effort to strengthen the talent pipeline and widen access to government careers. Shannon Portillo, Director of ASU's School of Public Affairs, is here to give us more information about the initiative.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this Episode of the podcast Andrew Estevez with the Office of Public Affairs talks with Mike Squire, Division Manager for Community Engagement, and Bryan Urban, Street Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works, about the Urban Forest Master Plan.

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

Frigear er FDMs podcast om biler og livet som bilist.     Vært: Karsten Meyland Lemche, testkører i FDM. Medværter: Yasser Abaiji, teknisk konsulent i FDMs rådgivning og Dennis Lange, chefkonsulent i Public Affairs og Analyse. ---   Vil du være medlem af FDM, så kan du finde vores aktuelle tilbud her:   https://fdm.dk/bliv-medlem  ---   00:40 Nyhed: Tesla har fået foreløbig dansk godkendelse af deres FSD Supervised assistentsystem. 07:10 Nyhed: Norsk rækkeviddetest (NAF Elprix) i sommervarmen. Hvem kommer længst op i fjeldet? 10:15 Nyhed: Tilbagekaldelse af Jaguar E-Pace. 31:55 Nyhed: København fjerner hver tredje dedikeret p-plads til elektriske delebiler. 36:35 Nyhed: Korte nyheder – Audi lancerer superbil med 1.001 hk, historisk dansk bro lukker, Kias lille SUV EV2 er forsinket og lidt om udrykningskøretøjer på el og diesel. 45:05 Nyhed: Nu er der fire elbiler blandt de 20 mest udbredte biler i Danmark. 48:15 Ugens bil: Årets Brugtbil 2026 og de fem øvrige finalister. 56:55 Lytterspørgsmål: Ole har fået en sms vedrørende en p-afgift. Men er det ikke bare endnu et scam? Har du et lytterspørgsmål, et hot take eller en kommentar, er du velkommen til at skrive til os på podcast@fdm.dk   Links til artiklerne vi taler om i denne uges podcast: --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/tesla-ejere-i-danmark-faar-lov-at-slippe-rattet --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/store-biler-topper-i-norsk-raekkeviddetest --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/fdm-oversigt-tilbagekaldelser-serviceaktioner-og-fejl-paa-biler --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/hver-tredje-deleplads-til-elbiler-nedlaegges-i-koebenhavn --- https://fdm.dk/nyheder/nyt-om-trafik-og-biler/update-korte-og-hurtige-nyheder-om-biler-og-trafik-i-2026

Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. This week:(00:32) The internet is abuzz with the claim that twenty-seven young migrants are hired for every British young person. We explore the truth behind this misleading claim. (08:40) Last year two nerds made a bet on our programme. Those nerds are Substacker Sam Freedman and Maxwell Marlow from the Adam Smith Institute, and they were betting on how the government's introduction of VAT on school fees would affect pupil numbers. The results are in… (16:10) We revisit the topic of Welsh literacy after a raft of questions from loyal listeners. Could dual-language teaching explain Wales' poor reading scores? (21:53) A Maths A-Level exam was so hard it inspired 30,000 people to sign a petition. But what made it so difficult, and will it make a difference to pupils' grades? More or Less is the programme that looks at numbers and statistics in news and in life. We're always looking for questions from listeners - you can contact us on moreorless@bbc.co.uk. Guests: Maxwell Marlow - Director of Public Affairs at the Adam Smith Institute Sam Freedman - Author of ‘Comment is Freed' Substack John Jerrim - Professor of Education and Social Statistics at University College, London Sebastian Bicen - maths YouTuber and former school maths teacher Presenter: Tim Harford Series Producer: Tom Colls Reporter: Lizzy McNeill Producers: Nathan Gower, Josh McMinn Editor: Richard Vadon Programme Coordinator: Brenda Brown Sound Engineer: James Beard

In this episode, we talk about the relational paradigm in political philosophy. Made famous by Iris Marion Young, developed later by Elizabeth Anderson, this view of what equality is all about presents a puzzle for the class conscious. It says that the point of equality is to live in a society of equals. Its proponents skewered famous analytical Marxists for having a reductive and economistic view of justice. Was this fair? Join us to find out. This is just a short teaser of the full episode. To hear the rest, please subscribe to us on Patreon:patreon.com/leftofphilosophyReferences:Elizabeth Anderson, “What's the Point of Equality?” Ethics 109 (1999): 287-337.Samuel Scheffler, “What is Egalitarianism?” Philosophy and Public Affairs 31(2003): 5-39.Iris Marion Young, Justice and the Politics of Difference. Princeton University Press, 1990. Music:“Vintage Memories” by Schematist | schematist.bandcamp.com“My Space” by Overu |https://get.slip.stream/KqmvAN

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're discussing the tragic state of the modern world.From the protests in Ireland to growing frustration across Western nations, many people feel as though their voices are no longer being heard by the institutions that claim to represent them. I'll share why I support the right of people to protest and why I believe the demonstrations in Ireland have resonated with so many people around the world.We'll also discuss what I see as a deeper spiritual crisis affecting modern society. Many of the political, cultural, and social problems we face today are symptoms of a broader moral and spiritual decline, one that cannot be solved through politics alone.In this episode:My thoughts on the protests in IrelandWhy so many citizens now feel disconnected from their governmentsThe growing divide between ordinary people and powerful institutionsThe role of faith, morality, and personal responsibility in rebuilding societyWhy I believe many of today's crises point to a deeper spiritual battleWhether you agree or disagree, this episode is an invitation to think critically about the direction of our culture, our governments, and our future.--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has to call an election before October 27. But as war with Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon drags on, his popularity is tanking. Even US President Donald Trump has reportedly called him "effing crazy" over his aggressive military stance.Israeli journalist and commentator Nadav Eyal joins Geraldine Doogue and Latika Bourke to talk about the domestic storm leading up to the "Fifty Shades of Right Wing" election; whether Netanyahu's two challengers, Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, can dethrone him; and what it means for the future of the US relationship. Guests: Nadav Eyal, journalist and senior scholar at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.Get in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Eén op de drie kinderen praat online met vreemden. Op straat zou je in paniek raken, online haalt iedereen z’n schouders op. Astrid Oosenbrug zit aan tafel, en ze draagt een complete garderobe aan petten: medeoprichter van DIVD, CEO van DIVD Academy, interim-directeur bij HackShield en Public Affairs & CSR Officer bij ESET. We beginnen bij HackShield, de gratis game die kinderen van 8 tot 12 tot Cyber Hero opleidt, en belanden al snel bij Roblox. Randal bekent dat hij zichzelf binnen een half uur betrapte terwijl hij stiekem naar zolder liep om zijn eigen poppetje op de loopband te laten farmen. Hoe houd je jong hackerstalent op het goede pad? Bij de DIVD Academy gaat dat over ethiek: je kunt aantonen dat je in een systeem zit, maar je past geen cijfers aan. Astrid legt uit waarom Victor met maga2020! wel mocht inloggen maar verder niets aanraakte, hoe moneymuling werkt, en waarom het datalek bij Clinical Diagnostics voor sommige vrouwen letterlijk levensbedreigend is. Plus: meidenhuizen, dark patterns en het eindeloze kat-en-muis-spel om schermtijd. Over Astrid Oosenbrug Astrid Oosenbrug is medeoprichter van DIVD (Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure, bekend van onder meer de Kaseya-zaak in 2021) en medeoprichter en CEO van DIVD Academy. Ze is interim-directeur bij HackShield en doet Public Affairs & CSR bij antivirusbedrijf ESET. Van 2012 tot 2017 was ze Tweede Kamerlid voor de PvdA en gold ze als het meest digitale Kamerlid; tot juni 2025 was ze bijna zeven jaar voorzitter van COC Nederland. Ze keert in deze aflevering terug om twee lijnen te verbinden: kinderen veilig en ethisch leren omgaan met internet, en de strijd voor een veiliger en eerlijker net. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/astridoosenbrug/ Website: https://www.divd.nl/who-we-are/team/people/astrid-oosenbrug/ Sponsor: Red de AI Wet Kim van Sparrentak neemt het op tegen de techbro’s om duidelijke regels te maken voor kunstmatige intelligentie. Red de AI Wet besluiter je hier.In deze aflevering 0:00:00 Het meest digitale Kamerlid en een waslijst aan petten0:02:18 HackShield uitgelegd: gamen om Cyber Hero te worden (8-12 jaar)0:05:48 Roblox als verslavingsmachine, en Randal die zichzelf betrapt0:09:06 Dark patterns: waarom zelfs het klikgeluid is uitgedacht0:11:14 Meidenhuizen: gezellig, met een zieke wereld eronder0:13:39 Eén op de drie kinderen praat online met vreemden0:17:26 Kat-en-muis met schermtijd: de Word-truc en de Unix-computer0:25:32 Interim-directeur bij HackShield: governance en de stekker eruit0:28:46 Een onbetrouwbare overheid en de preventieparadox0:32:13 Gedrogeerd en gefilmd: 80.000 Nederlandse IP-adressen0:35:21 Waar meld je het als je per ongeluk klikt?0:46:31 DIVD Academy: van digitaal belletje trekken tot ethisch hacken0:58:39 Rebootcamp met de politie en ronselen via Discord0:59:55 Werkt een social-mediaverbod voor jongeren?1:06:33 Trumps wachtwoord en de grens van responsible disclosure1:08:09 Vraag Arnoud Wokker: moet programmeren en AI een schoolvak worden?1:13:28 Moneymuling: hoe kinderen ongemerkt witwassers worden1:21:02 Clinical Diagnostics: als een datalek levensbedreigend wordt Genoemd in deze aflevering HackShield Future Cyber Heroes, gratis game cyberweerbaarheid voor 8-12 jaar DIVD, vrijwilligers die kwetsbaarheden opsporen en melden DIVD Academy: The Ethical Hacker, gratis online hackcursus Offlimits, meldpunt online misbruik (voorheen Helpwanted) ATKM, autoriteit om kinderporno en terreurmateriaal te melden Stichting Cyberbrein, Henk van Ee begeleidt jonge cyberbreinen Effectevaluatie HackShield (Saxion), onafhankelijk onderzoek naar het lespakket Datalek Clinical Diagnostics, achtergrond bij het bevolkingsonderzoek-lek Tips van de tafel Astrid Oosenbrug: zet bij games als Roblox de chatfunctie uit; kies waar mogelijk voor “alleen mensen die je kent”. Astrid Oosenbrug: per ongeluk op iets verkeerds geklikt? Meld het laagdrempelig bij Offlimits of de ATKM in plaats van het weg te klikken. Randal Peelen: maak schermtijdafspraken samen mét je kind en leg uit waaróm, in plaats van alleen te verbieden, want een verbod lossen ze creatief op. Jurian Ubachs: spreek elkaar aan op gedrag dat niet oké is, ook bij een grap; wacht niet tot het slachtoffer dat zelf moet doen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was hat eine Versicherung mit einem Kinofilm, einer Late-Night-Show und gemeinsamem Weihnachtssingen zu tun? In der neuen Folge unseres Podcasts „Auf einen Tee“ begrüßt Andrea Montua den Leiter Politik und Unternehmenskommunikation der Zurich Gruppe Deutschland, Bernd Engelien, der zu diesen Themen einiges erzählen kann. Darf die Unternehmenskommunikation auch in ernsten Zeiten Entertainment bieten? Ja, bitte, meint Bernd Engelien, der mit seinem Team gerade beim Thema Strategie auch auf Unterhaltung setzt, um die mehr als 5.300 Mitarbeitenden der Gruppe zu erreichen. Seine Art der Kommunikation hat viel mit Authentizität zu tun - wer Vertrauen verkauft, braucht intern Menschen, die vertrauen. Weitere spannende Themen: Kommunikation in ihrer politischen Dimension, Kultur als Fundament der Strategie, KI als neues „Betriebssystem“ der Branche Empathie als Versprechen – intern und extern. Für Bernd Engelien ist die Verbindung von Kommunikation und Public Affairs heute essenziell, da nahezu jedes kommunikative Thema eine politische Dimension besitzt und Unternehmen durch diese Verzahnung ihre gesellschaftliche Rolle aktiv wahrnehmen und mitgestalten müssen. Wie seht Ihr das?

The Agenda: The NDP Is Slipping, the Conservatives Are Surging, and Half of BC Wants Neither Margareta Dovgal, political commentator and resource industry analyst Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric and Eliot dissect the latest jackassery before pivoting to the war with Iran. They offer differing assessments of the negotiations and discuss the prospects for a lasting ceasefire. Next, they return to the Russia-Ukraine war and reflect on the staggering Russian casualty levels and severe economic toll the war continues to inflict on Russia. They discuss the under-reported and dangerous nuclear developments on the Korean peninsula before closing with the books they're currently reading.Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Dana D'Orazio, Director of Leadership Development at the National League of Cities (NLC)  ·       A candid conversation about leadership in local government ·       And, much more  7 Steps to an Amazing City:  Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:  https://www.goodhustle.org/ ·       www.AmazingCities.org ·       www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About Dana D'Orazio:     Dana D'Orazio is an executive leadership coach and workforce development strategist. She is the Director of Leadership Development and Continuing Education at the National League of Cities , where she leads training for public officials through NLC University.   She is also the founder of The Good Hustle, an advisory practice that integrates organizational strategy with mindful leadership and mental wellbeing. Her career includes roles as Director of Workforce Solutions at Merit and Director of National Strategy & Operations for The Graduate! Network. Additionally, she teaches leadership as an adjunct instructor at the University of Denver. She holds a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Arts from Villanova University. She is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and a certified mindfulness teacher. About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the "Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast" … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of "Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too" and his latest book, "The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City"   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: ·       The Entrepreneurial City: Building Smarter Governments through Entrepreneurial Thinking:   https://www.amazingcities.org/copy-of-the-amazing-city   ·       The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   ·       Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: ·       "10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown"  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: ·       Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: ·       Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: ·       Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net

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The collapsed building at Avernor has been revealed to not have the requisite permit. Head of Public Affairs at A.M.A, Gilbert Nii Ankrah answers to why the Assembly did not catch this earlier.

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text messageS.13 E.18 Simran Arora is running for office from the 80th Assembly District of Wisconsin.Simran appeared as a guest on my podcast to talk about her background, education, work experience, as well her policy priorities. Simran shared her views on property tax, housing, parental rights, education, data centers, AI, etc.ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam's opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express.Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

On today's pledge drive edition of A Public Affair, host Esty Dinur is in conversation with former host, Zoltán Grossman about grassroots resistance to creeping dictatorship in the US and the resilience of Indigenous communities around the world. They dedicate the program to the memory of Dr. Al Geddicks, who Grossman calls “the quintessential scholar-activist.” He was the driving force behind the anti-mining movement and author of Resource Rebels.  They discuss where Grossman finds hope, including in the backlash against ICE raids and detention centers. He says that there is a growing break in the longstanding bipartisan consensus for military and intelligence spending, even though the Senate passed the ~$70 billion budget reconciliation package for immigration enforcement. He calls this “anti-weaponization” fund another form of “internal repression” that will fund paramilitary militias.  Grossman is also optimistic about ecological and Indigenous resilience in Western Washington where he lives and teaches. He describes the wins for resource co-management and resistance to US military interventions, and why these actions seem more possible in Washington than they do in Wisconsin. They also discuss Palestine, Grossman's Hungarian lineage, and the fall of Viktor Orbán. Note: This pledge drive interview was edited to remove parts of the show dedicated to station fundraising. We thank our listeners for their generous support. Zoltán Grossman has since 2005 been a Professor in Geography and Native American ​ Indigenous Studies at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, and previously taught at UW-Eau Claire.  He earned his Ph.D. in Geography and Graduate Minor in American Indian Studies at UW-Madison in 2002. He is a longtime antiwar, antiracist, and environmental organizer, and was a co-founder of the Midwest Treaty Network in Wisconsin.  He is a past co-chair of the Indigenous Peoples Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers. He was co-editor of Asserting Native Resilience: Pacific Rim Indigenous Nations Face the Climate Crisis (Oregon State University Press, 2012). He is author of Unlikely Alliances: Native Nations and White Communities Join to Defend Rural Lands (University of Washington Press, 2017). Featured image if the removed Glines Canyon Dam in Washington via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).  Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Grassroots Organizing Works with Zoltán Grossman appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

From the first Piggly Wiggly to automated self-checkout machines, the supermarket is a microcosm of modern food systems, labor, and the idea of convenience. On today's pledge drive edition of A Public Affair, host Bert Zipperer speaks with Ann Larson about her book, Cleanup on Aisle Five: Essential Work, Poverty Wages, and the View from Behind the Supermarket Register. Larson got a job at a supermarket at the outset of the COVID pandemic after spending a few years on the margins of the professional class in New York City. She worked for over a year at a grocery store before leaving and writing her book. Her main takeaway from that experience is that there is no such thing as unskilled labor. Supermarket cashiers, like herself, need patience, technical and communication skills, product knowledge, and more. They're also likely to develop repetitive stress and muscular-skeletal disorders, workplace injuries that increasingly go un-investigated due to cuts to OSHA. The second lesson of Larson's book is that all laborers have dignity. When workers–like cashiers–are underpaid, they become devalued. In our culture, status is tied to pay, but Larson wants to bust the myth that so-called “low-skilled” workers deserve low pay. She says that unfortunately we seemed to have quickly forgotten the lessons about essential work that the pandemic taught us.  From her time cashiering, Larson saw the supermarket function as a community space where people could escape from the heat or cold, for example. But it's also a place of precarious labor. On top of that, the shift to self-checkout machines in the name of “convenience” shifted labor from their employees to their customers. They also discuss the issue of Piggly Wiggly, the lack of unionization among retail workers, and the need to enforce anti-trust laws.  Note: This pledge drive interview was edited to remove parts of the show dedicated to station fundraising. We thank our listeners for their generous support. Ann Larson's writing on education, debt, and low-wage work has appeared in The New Republic, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Fast Company, and The Nation, among other publications. She is coauthor of Can't Pay Won't Pay: The Case for Economic Disobedience and Debt Abolition and is a fellow with the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT. Featured image of the cover of Cleanup on Aisle Five: Essential Work, Poverty Wages, and the View from Behind the Supermarket Register. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post There's No Such Thing As Unskilled Labor appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Leadership at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia understands a simple, yet effective formula: young people who need them most, plus an outcome-driven Club experience, equals great futures. We dive deep into the work of BGCSEVA, and the difference the clubs are making in the lives of local youth. Plus, meet Christian, the 2026 Virginia/DC Boys and Girls Clubs Youth of the Year, who shares how BGCSEVA changed his life.

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text messageS.13 E.17 Billie Johnson, Chairman of Republican Party of Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District, joined me as a guest on my podcast to talk about the Democrat gubernatorial candidates, the radical left and socialism, Tom Tiffany's campaign, the upcoming midterm election, and more.ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam's opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express.Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

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Featuring: Chris Doyle, Shawan Jabarin, Dame Emily Thornberry MP, Debbie Abrahams MP and Paul Gerrard,  Chair: Sir Vincent FeanIn this wide-ranging panel discussion, leading politicians, campaigners, human rights advocates and policy experts examine the question at the heart of the conference: now that the UK has recognised the State of Palestine, what practical steps should come next?The panel explores how recognition can be translated into meaningful political, economic and legal action, discussing sanctions, trade, settlements, accountability, international law and the role of civil society in shaping government policy.Topics discussed include:The implications of UK recognition of the State of Palestine and whether recognition should be viewed as a starting point rather than an endpoint.Britain's historic and contemporary responsibilities regarding Palestine.The UK's military, diplomatic and economic relationship with Israel.Calls for sanctions, arms embargoes and restrictions on trade connected to settlements.The International Court of Justice advisory opinion and the UK's response to its findings.The legality of Israeli settlements and possible measures available to governments and businesses.The proposed E1 settlement expansion and its implications for the viability of a future Palestinian state.The role of British businesses, investors and consumers in relation to settlements and occupation.The economic challenges facing Palestinian producers and exporters.The role of Parliament, political parties and public campaigning in shaping UK policy.Civil society action, grassroots organising and public pressure as drivers of political change.Questions of accountability, international law and enforcement mechanisms.Recorded at the Britain Palestine Project annual conference, Recognition is the Beginning, held at the Greenwood Theatre, London, on 2 June 2026.Chris Doyle is Director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding (Caabu), one of the UK's leading organisations promoting informed debate and policy engagement on the Middle East. He is a frequent commentator on Middle Eastern affairs and has worked for decades on issues relating to Palestine, Israel, human rights and British foreign policy.Shawan Jabarin is General Director of Al-Haq, the leading Palestinian human rights organisation. A prominent lawyer and human rights advocate, he has spent decades documenting violations of international law and advancing accountability through international legal mechanisms.Dame Emily Thornberry is Chair of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee and Labour MP for Islington South and Finsbury. She has played a leading role in parliamentary scrutiny of UK foreign policy and has been an advocate for Palestinian statehood and international law.Debbie Abrahams is Labour MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth and Co-Chair of the Britain-Palestine All-Party Parliamentary Group. She has been a longstanding advocate for human rights, international law and Palestinian self-determination.Paul Gerrard is Director of Campaigns, Public Affairs and Board Secretariat at the Co-op Group. He has led the Co-op's work on ethical sourcing, human rights and responsible business practices, including initiatives supporting Palestinian producers and addressing trade linked to settlements.Sir Vincent Fean is a former British diplomat and Trustee of the Britain Palestine Project. He served as British Consul-General in Jerusalem and has written extensively on British policy towards Palestine and Israel, diplomacy and international law.

On today's pledge drive edition of A Public Affair, host Ali Muldrow is in conversation with scholar Tara Mulder about her new book, A Womb of One’s Own: Lost Histories of Childbirth in Ancient Rome. Mulder tells the story of birth from pre-conception to post-partum based around women's stories of trying to get pregnant, of being pregnant, of terminating pregnancies, and beyond. Her book is an alternative history of Rome–which is typically centered around war, death, and sex–through childbirth. Mulder combed through primary texts for pieces of birthing stories and investigated funerary inscriptions, medical tools, and magical amulets to form a composite story of birth in ancient Rome. She found that abortion isn't a modern phenomena but a part of the reproductive experience common in the ancient world. Yet it was during this period that the narrative that women are wicked or vain for having an abortion emerged, and the same language that is deployed today. Prior to this point, pregnancy was seen as healthful and the domain of women, and afterward pregnancy was medicalized under the purview of men.  Though at the population level, birth has gotten better since ancient times, it would be wrong to attribute that progress to tools. Instead, improvements in medical care non-specific to childbirth have revolutionized healthcare broadly, from germ theory to the regular use of antiseptics. And still, Milwaukee has one of the worst maternal and infant mortality rates in the world. They also talk about the role of capitalism and private equity in determining how hospitals treat pregnancies and the safety of homebirths and midwifery. Note: This pledge drive interview was edited to remove parts of the show dedicated to station fundraising. We thank our listeners for their generous support. Tara Mulder is Assistant Professor of Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies with affiliation in Gender and Women’s Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As the daughter of a homebirth midwife, she has assisted in more than two dozen births. Featured image of the cover of Tara Mulder's book, A Womb of One’s Own: Lost Histories of Childbirth in Ancient Rome. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post The Story of the Roman Empire through Childbirth appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

In this episode, Julia speaks with Trinh Tu about one of the most difficult — and surprisingly universal — questions in leadership: How do we know when, or whether, we are ready to lead? When Julia first met Trinh, she described her own journey into leadership in four stages: “No way. Dragged in. Glad I did it. No endpoint.” It's a phrase that captures something many people recognise: the uncertainty, hesitation, and vulnerability that often come with stepping into greater responsibility. Trinh Tu, Managing Director of Public Affairs at Ipsos UK, reflects candidly on why she initially resisted a senior leadership role she had repeatedly been encouraged to take. At the time, she loved the work she was already doing — and excelled at it. Leadership felt unfamiliar: more responsibility, more visibility, and more uncertainty. Most importantly, it felt like stepping into something she wasn't yet fully prepared for. But the conversation raises an uncomfortable question: Does anyone ever truly feel “ready” for leadership? Or is readiness itself partly an illusion? Through Trinh's experience of unexpectedly stepping into a major leadership role almost overnight, Julia and Trinh explore what happens when responsibility arrives before confidence fully catches up. A central theme of Trinh's story is the influence of role models. She reflects on watching her own boss lead through an incredibly difficult period and realising that leadership could look very different from what she had imagined. Instead of command and control, she witnessed decisiveness, momentum, care, and the ability to bring people together during uncertainty. The episode explores how seeing leadership embodied by someone we admire can sometimes help us believe we might be capable of it too. Julia and Trinh also discuss something often overlooked in conversations about career progression: the role of support at home. Trinh speaks openly about the importance of having a partner who both supports and challenges her — someone with a different perspective on life, who encouraged her to think more broadly about what stepping into leadership might mean, not only for herself, but for those coming after her. Together, they reflect on how family, partnership, and the perspectives of those closest to us can quietly shape our willingness to take bigger risks. The episode also explores what leadership actually feels like once you're in it: the loneliness, visibility, difficult decisions, and uncomfortable transition from being someone's peer to suddenly leading them. Trinh reflects honestly on moving from a role she had mastered to one where she often felt she was learning in real time — and why bravery sometimes has to come before confidence. A powerful idea running throughout the conversation is Trinh's belief that great leadership requires balancing anchor and momentum. In uncertain times, people need steadiness, direction, and something to hold onto — but leaders must also remain flexible, willing to adapt, and brave enough to change course when circumstances demand it. The challenge, as Trinh explains, is learning how to provide both at once. Together, Julia and Trinh explore the realities of stepping into leadership unexpectedly, the myth of feeling fully prepared, and what it really takes to lead when certainty is impossible. About the Guest Trinh Tu is Managing Director of Public Affairs at Ipsos UK, which provides policy research and services to government departments and international organisations. She brings a deep understanding of the policy landscape and the challenges affecting refugees in areas such as employment, education and healthcare. Trinh also serves as advisory board member for the independent charity BeTheBusiness, helping small businesses to enhance their productivity. Trinh and her family were refugees from Vietnam, fleeing by boat to escape persecution. Shipwrecked and stranded en route, with the compassion and help of strangers they eventually reached a refugee camp in Hong Kong. They were granted asylum in the UK, where Trinh has built a successful career. Now, she uses her experience and expertise to champion initiatives that provide refugees with the tools and support they need to thrive in the UK. “I am deeply honoured to be appointed as Vice-Chair of UK for UNHCR,” says Trinh Tu. “As a first-generation refugee, I can understand some of the challenges faced by those forced to flee their homes. In these times, with the highest number of displacements of refugees worldwide, I am committed to working alongside the dedicated team at UK for UNHCR to ensure that refugees are not only protected but also empowered to rebuild their lives and thrive.”

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On today's pledge drive edition of A Public Affair, host Dana Pellebon is in conversation with Rev. Staci Marrese-Wheeler and Rev. Tim Schaefer about the phenomena of white Christian nationalism and how their congregations are choosing to follow a table-flipping Jesus. Rev. Schaefer is part of a coalition of clergy in Wisconsin working against Christian nationalism. He says that this political ideology gets framed in theological terms by a small group of people who interpret scripture in a narrow way in order to uphold their power and control. Rooted in white supremacy, Christian nationalism threatens democratic norms and threatens churches because it doesn't allow for pluralism in either space, says Schaefer. Rev. Marrese-Wheeler says that this ideology is rooted in fear and a scarcity mindset, but she follows Christian teachings of abundance. She pastors a small, progressive congregation where people have been exposed to justice-framed understandings of the Gospel. “Patriarchy is baked into church DNA,” says Marrese-Wheeler, though there have been denominations that ordain female clergy. Schaefer says that he brings feminist, womanist, and queer theologies into his sermons, following the model of a social-justice, table-flipping Jesus.  “More and more, faithful people are being asked to create more power and more wealth for people who don't follow Jesus,” says Marrese-Wheeler. Instead, she looks to Christian traditions in Central America and Africa that preach community instead of individualism. Note: This pledge drive interview was edited to remove parts of the show dedicated to station fundraising. We thank our listeners for their generous support. Rev. Staci Marrese-Wheeler (She/Her) is Pastor at Common Grace. Staci is an ordained pastor of the Moravian Church of North America. Staci has an undergraduate degree in Education and a Masters of Divinity from Moravian Theological Seminary in Bethlehem, PA. She has served on the eastside of Madison for 17 of her 33 years in ministry. Staci’s role at Common Grace is  called “Community Development Pastor.” She also serves as Co-Director of the Eastmorland Community Center on the east side of Madison. Rev. Tim Schaefer has served as pastor of First Baptist Church since November 2020. Prior to relocating to Wisconsin, he served as Minister to Youth at Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas, TX, where he was ordained in early 2019. Tim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Boston University and a Master of Divinity degree, as well as, a degree certificate in Gender and Sexual Justice from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University. In addition to his pastoral role, Tim co-founded and continues to co-lead the Wisconsin Coalition for Religious Freedom, a broad collective of Wisconsinites dedicated to disrupting the rise of white Christian nationalism in our state. Featured image: of Christian LGBTQ pride flag with cross hanging in a Metropolitan Community Church via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).  Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Following a Social-Justice, Table-Flipping Jesus appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Owen Larter, Senior Director and Head of Frontier Policy and Public Affairs at Google DeepMind, joins Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law and a Senior Editor at Lawfare, to provide an inside look at how DeepMind approaches frontier governance. The conversation moves beyond the familiar U.S.-EU-China framing of AI policy to examine international coordination after the recent U.S.-China summit, Google DeepMind's national AI partnerships, the role of the Frontier Model Forum, and the challenge of expanding AI adoption. Kevin and Owen also discuss policy formation inside frontier AI companies. They close with an examination of the need to build a deeper AI policy talent pipeline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Eliot joins Eric from the shores of Lake Champlain to break down the latest administration jackassery before pivoting to the ongoing negotiations with Iran. They also discuss Russia's recent drone and missile barrage directed at Kyiv which included an Oreshnik missile capable of carrying conventional and nuclear warheads. Eric outlines his new CSBA monograph on nuclear command, control, and communications in the context of deterring both Russia and China as nuclear peers. To close out the show, Eric provides commentary on the Kenyan government's rejection of US efforts to open a quarantine facility for Americans who have contracted Ebola, John Cornyn's primary loss, and the prospects for the administration's Cuba policy.Eric's Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications Monograph:https://csbaonline.org/uploads/documents/CSBA8429_(Three_Body_Problem_Report)_final.pdfEliot's Latest in The Atlantic (Gift Link):https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/05/words-war/687343/?gift=KGDC3VdV8jaCufvP3bRsPvaB1GNTRUB7dNFTvrxKF_o&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareShield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

What happens when efficiency meets effectiveness? Melody Shari built Seventh Avenue Beauty for women on the go—creating skincare and beauty products that deliver results with minimal time. In this episode, learn how Melody leveraged authentic marketing, community connection, and product clarity to expand across skincare, body, haircare, kids, cosmetics, and apparel—without losing balance or purpose. MELODY SHARI RODGERS   Dr. Melody Shari Rodgers is a multi-millionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist who has continued to establish a large national fan base in the millions due to her style, resilience, vibrant personality, and her prowess in business, fashion, beauty and real estate. As a star on the popular show Love & Marriage: Huntsville, the mother of four has taken people through her journey and challenges, showing how she has overcome life's obstacles to emerge bigger and better. A woman who is always inspired to action, Melody is currently teaching master classes in real estate and business, making her mark in fashion through her electric women's collection with celebrity stylist J. Bolin, trending in the beauty industry with her skin care line Seventh Avenue Beauty. In March, Melody was honored at the inaugural Goli Gala hosted by Goli Nutrition and TikTok for "Best Celebrity Shoppable Live." Additionally, she recently became the first Reality TV star to have ownership in a Network, with the launch of Nubian TV, and she won the Silver Award for Best Reality Series at the 46th Annual Telly Awards for the show Charnita's World.  Melody prides herself on effectively leveraging the power of relationships, and coupling that with her fierce drive, work ethic, and desire to make an impact in the lives of others. She serves as the chair of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce in her hometown, and is an advisor to the College of Business and Public Affairs at her alma mater, Alabama A&M University. As a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Melody fully embraces the call to excellence, and exemplifies what it means to truly be a servant leader.   Website: https://seventhavenuebeauty.net/ Instagram:https://seventhavenuebeauty.net/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@melodyshari11 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@seventhavenuebeauty

The Yahara Lakes define this region where people flock to the water year-round for recreation. But algae blooms, Madison's continued growth, and the warming planet are changing the makeup of our waterways. On today's pledge drive edition of A Public Affair, Douglas Haynes is in conversation with James Tye of Clean Lakes Alliance and Jake Vander Zanden of the Center for Limnology about the 2025 State of the Lakes report, the annual checkup of the Yahara watershed. The central issue facing the Yahara lakes is phosphorus. A single pound of phosphorus can lead to 500 pounds of algae, leading local groups to double their efforts to remove phosphorus from the waterways. The issue of phosphorus is compounded by other factors like microplastics and climate change. The Center for Limnology also tracks chlorophyll, water clarity, zooplankton, and animal and fish populations, including the invasive spiny water flea. This is the 15th year of the State of the Lakes report, and Tye says that next year they will include information on the number of acres of cover crops, rain gardens, and green roofs in order to show how what we do on land is connected to the health of our waters.  Note: This pledge drive interview was edited to remove parts of the show dedicated to station fundraising. We thank our listeners for their generous support. James Tye is the Founder and Executive Director of Clean Lakes Alliance. His connection to the lakes runs deep, as he grew up swimming, waterskiing, and sailing on Lake Mendota. As a lifelong Madison resident, he has seen many changes in the Yahara lakes over the years, and is excited to have the opportunity to work on their behalf. Jake Vander Zanden is professor of Integrative Biology and Director of the Center for Limnology at UW-Madison. His research focuses on the threats to healthy lake ecosystems. He works on Wisconsin lakes, as well as lakes and rivers around the world. Jake has trained scores of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in his 25 years at UW-Madison. Featured image of a algae bloom via Flickr (CC BY 2.0). Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Phosphorus, That's What's in the Lakes appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Jack DiPrimio, a Masters of Public Affairs student at Brown University and a survivor of the 2025 shooting at Brown, joins Leo this month to talk about how he first got interested in politics, his undergraduate studies at American University, his op-eds in the Brown student newspaper, and his advocacy for gun violence prevention.Follow Jack on Instagram @jackdiprimio, on Facebook @jack.diprimio.3, on TikTok @jackdiprimio, and on LinkedIn!Follow Leo Finelli on Instagram ⁠@genchangewithlf⁠, on Facebook ⁠@genchangewithLF⁠, and ⁠on LinkedIn⁠!

12 - The left's bias is showing in… sports? How does the story of Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams similar to the Jaxson Dart situation? Dom somehow holds his tongue while listening to Ryan Clark. 1215 - Side - everyday menaces to society 1220 - Your calls here. 1230 - Rosie Pino, Republican Candidate for Congress in New Jersey's 9th District, joins us this afternoon as she is planning a pro-ICE rally at Delaney Hall in Newark on Saturday. Why do this? What does Rosie have to say about her progressive opponent? 1250 - The Friday Five: 5 People You Wouldn't Want to Take a Picture With. 1 - Your calls to kick off the hour. 120 - Why is America's 250th celebration in DC suddenly “partisan” to all the acts that have dropped out? Can you be a feminist and celebrate Islam? 130 - Republican Candidate for Governor and PA Treasurer is here again this afternoon. Why is Stacy taking a stance against the way Pennsylvania is handling AI? How stunning is the outcry at local town halls over the ire regarding building data centers? How much money is Josh Shapiro raking in from pro-AI donors? What's next for the Garrity campaign? 145 - Now that we officially know who Congressman Ryan Mackenzie's opponent is, we can dissect him, as Ryan joins us today. What does Ryan think of Bob Brooks defrauding his in-laws? Why did he defraud his parents-in-law over a property? What else is fraudulent about Brooks? How is the AI data center problem up in Ryan's area? 2 - Joining the show for another weekly installation on foreign affairs, Dr. Victoria Coates is here! What is her view on this proposed ceasefire from Iran that Trump is mulling over right now? How will sanctions from this deal handicap an already struggling Iranian economy? How much stronger do inspections of Iran have to be in order for the US to feel secure? How is Israel helping the UAE and other surrounding countries with their national defense? What is the new approach with Cuba? Is it book time? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Teasing the rest of the show. 235 - Former United States Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Public Affairs Michael Caputo rounds out the week. Is he the first person to ask to join the Anti-Weaponization Fund? Just how deep does the weaponization of government go? What shocking revelation did Michael come across in his research into his predicament of being investigated by the FBI? If someone like Hunter Biden wants in on the fund, will that make this idea that much harder for this to come to fruition? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

This week on Democracy Dialogues, Maya Tudor speaks with two keen observers of Indian politics, Gilles Verniers and Yamini Aiyar, about what India's 2026 state elections reveal about the future of the world's largest democracy. Why did the incumbent government BJP make major gains in some states while struggling in others? Do competitive elections still mean democracy is entirely healthy? And why have places like Tamil Nadu and Kerala remained resistant to Hindu nationalist politics? This episode analyses one of the most important democratic stories in the world right now — and asks what state elections might tell us about India's democracy more broadly. Gilles Verniers, Centre for South Asia at Stanford University. Gilles Verniers' work on Indian politics and elections hereYamini Aiyar, Visiting Professor of the Practice at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs, Brown University. Yamini Aiyar's recent writing on democracy and electoral administration in India here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This week on Democracy Dialogues, Maya Tudor speaks with two keen observers of Indian politics, Gilles Verniers and Yamini Aiyar, about what India's 2026 state elections reveal about the future of the world's largest democracy. Why did the incumbent government BJP make major gains in some states while struggling in others? Do competitive elections still mean democracy is entirely healthy? And why have places like Tamil Nadu and Kerala remained resistant to Hindu nationalist politics? This episode analyses one of the most important democratic stories in the world right now — and asks what state elections might tell us about India's democracy more broadly. Gilles Verniers, Centre for South Asia at Stanford University. Gilles Verniers' work on Indian politics and elections hereYamini Aiyar, Visiting Professor of the Practice at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs, Brown University. Yamini Aiyar's recent writing on democracy and electoral administration in India here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

This week on Democracy Dialogues, Maya Tudor speaks with two keen observers of Indian politics, Gilles Verniers and Yamini Aiyar, about what India's 2026 state elections reveal about the future of the world's largest democracy. Why did the incumbent government BJP make major gains in some states while struggling in others? Do competitive elections still mean democracy is entirely healthy? And why have places like Tamil Nadu and Kerala remained resistant to Hindu nationalist politics? This episode analyses one of the most important democratic stories in the world right now — and asks what state elections might tell us about India's democracy more broadly. Gilles Verniers, Centre for South Asia at Stanford University. Gilles Verniers' work on Indian politics and elections hereYamini Aiyar, Visiting Professor of the Practice at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs, Brown University. Yamini Aiyar's recent writing on democracy and electoral administration in India here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Clinical trials are research projects that study the effects of new medical interventions, like drugs, devices, vaccines or behavioral therapies, to determine if they are safe and effective for humans. Only 5% of clinical trial participants are African American. What makes Black people so reluctant to participate in the trials? Why is Black representation important? And what can be done to increase trust? We explore those questions during Another View on Health.

Eliot and Eric discuss the current state of the Iran negotiations, the apparent US-Israeli plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a Delcy Rodríguez-type figure early in the war, and Reuters' report on the ongoing hollowing out of U.S. diplomacy. They assess Trump's apparent designs in Cuba, noting the indictment of Raul Castro, and the deployment of an aircraft carrier strike group to the Caribbean. Finally, they touch on Turkey's deepening fall into authoritarianism and Putin's visit to Beijing before turning to guest Marc Bennetts, journalist and author of THE DESCENT: Witnessing Russia's Spiral Into Madness Under Putin.The Descent: Witnessing Russia's Spiral into Madness Under Putin:https://a.co/d/01fuFsvuInside the Unravelling of US Diplomacy Under Trump:https://www.reuters.com/investigations/inside-unraveling-us-diplomacy-under-trump-2026-05-21/Early War Goal Was to Install Hard-Line Former President as Iran's Leader:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/us/politics/iran-israel-us-leader-ahmadinejad.htmlShield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

President Trump and other leading conservatives are pushing policies they hope will empower patients to shop more wisely for the health care they need.Guests:Brian Blase, President, Paragon Health InstituteSherry Glied, Professor of Public Service, New York UniversityAdam Leive, Assistant Professor of Public Policy, UC BerkeleyJason Levitis, Senior Fellow, Urban InstituteTony Lo Sasso, Professor of Public Affairs, University of Wisconsin–MadisonAvik Roy , Co-founder and Chairman, Foundation for Research on Equal OpportunityLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Want more Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone wants more housing, more clean energy, more transit, more care infrastructure, and more of the things people need to live good lives. But too much of the “abundance” debate treats workers, unions, environmental review, and community voice as obstacles to building — instead of asking who has power, who benefits, and who gets left out. This week, Goldy and Paul talk with Columbia professors Kate Andrias and Alexander Hertel-Fernandez about their Roosevelt Institute report, Democratic Abundance: An Abundance That Works for Workers. They argue that the problem isn't too much democracy — it's too little. If we want to build at the scale this moment demands, we need an abundance agenda that puts workers, communities, and democratic power at the center from the start. Kate Andrias is the Patricia D. and R. Paul Yetter Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, and serves as co-director of both the Columbia Law School Center for Constitutional Governance and the Columbia Labor Lab. Previously, she served as associate counsel and special assistant to President Barack Obama and as chief of staff in the White House Counsel's Office. Alexander Hertel-Fernandez is an associate professor and vice dean at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, and serves as co-director of the Columbia Labor Lab. From 2021 to 2023, he served as a deputy assistant secretary in the Department of Labor and a senior fellow in the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Further reading:  Report: Democratic Abundance: An Abundance That Works for Workers The American Political Economy: Politics, Markets, and Power State Capture: How Conservative Activists, Big Businesses, and Wealthy Donors Reshaped the American States and the Nation Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Facebook: Pitchfork Economics Podcast Bluesky: @pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Threads: pitchforkeconomics TikTok: @pitchfork_econ YouTube: @pitchforkeconomics LinkedIn: Pitchfork Economics Twitter: @PitchforkEcon, @NickHanauer Substack: ⁠The Pitch⁠