Podcasts about Public service

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

Michael Smerconish speaks with Shannon Hiller, Executive Director of the Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton, about the alarming rise in threats and harassment against local officials—from school board members to township supervisors. Why are these public servants under siege, and what can be done to stop the violence? A sobering look at the state of American democracy, backed by data and personal accounts. Original air date 22 August 2025.

In this week's episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with NewDEAL Alum Josh Fryday, the former mayor of his hometown, Novato, CA, who went on to be California's Chief Service Officer and is now a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. They discuss how service benefits everyone and acts as a triple win - for the service member, for the community, and all of us. They emphasize the need to push back on federal cuts affecting public service efforts and how California has stepped up by expanding service programs. Debbie and Josh delve into the importance of valuing and encouraging service to build strong communities, solve big challenges, and bring people together, and they talk about what inspired Josh to build a career out of service as well as how it has impacted him and those he serves. Recognizing it as one of the big challenges for communities to solve, Josh also offers a unique approach to mitigating the economic disruption that AI can cause. Tune in to learn why Josh decided to run for Lieutenant Governor and how he thinks leaders should show up for their people.    IN THIS EPISODE:  • [02:16] An introduction to today's guest, Josh Fryday, Chief Service Officer for California. • [03:08] Josh tells us about the California Office of Service and Community Engagement. • [05:44] What volunteers are doing in the different groups within the organization. • [08:44] The impact of the Trump administration cuts and how they're fighting them. • [11:05] What we can learn from the service work happening at the local level. • [13:34] Why Josh believes we need to talk about the importance of building communities. • [15:51] How to support the California Office of Service and Community Engagement. • [17:51] Josh tells us about the best experiences he's had doing this work. • [20:42] Where Josh's desire for service came from and how it has given his life purpose. • [22:51] How Josh thinks we should handle the economic disruption that's predicted. • [24:47] Josh tells us about his election campaign for Lieutenant Governor of California. • [27:34] Why leaders should prioritize outcomes so they can deliver for their people.      

THE BEST BITS IN A SILLIER PACKAGE (from Thursday's Mike Hosking Breakfast) We Have to Wait? Stink/Reasons Not to Work In the Public Service/The Latest Pointless Woke Outrage/Should've Made More StoutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the Public Service Kickoff, Paula Fitzgerald '04, executive director of Ayuda, discusses her work helping immigrants and explains the benefits of public service lawyering. Professor Annie Kim '99, director of the Program in Law and Public Service, offers introductory remarks.

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This week, the GovNavigators welcome Jason Miller, Executive Editor at Federal News Network, for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of federal acquisition and IT leadership. From the long-awaited FAR overhaul and GSA's contracting shifts to the evolving role of the federal CIO, Jason unpacks what these changes mean for agencies, industry, and small businesses alike.Show NotesOMB: Improper Payments MemoEO: Improving our Nation Through Better DesignEvents on the GovNavigators' RadarAugust 25, 2025: A Hole in One with ACT-IACSeptember 16-18, 2025: Partnership for Public Service's GovHR Conference September 18, 2025: GAIN 2025 (Marketing Conference)

Should Young Canadians be required to enroll in public service? Guest: Lisa Mort-Putland, Board Chair at Volunteer Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am sharing what I captured of Reverend Dr. Louis Anthony sermon from WHUR 96.3 Public Service who aired it from Rankin Memorial Chapel. He preached on your lack of action to say Don't Miss Your Chance from the Bible Verse Luke 19:44. And I continue to share other peoples perspective on the Colonizer's Religion.

Kulturminister Parisa Liljestrand (M) om public service-propositionen, pengarna till kulturen och bildning. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. I höst ska riksdagen rösta om regeringens förslag om villkoren och finansiering för public service. Inom Moderaterna finns det många som vill se ett smalare public service, som belastar statsbudgeten mindre. Men kulturministern tycker inte att förslaget som riksdagen ska anta går för försiktigt fram.”Det här är ett balanserat sätt att kunna uppfylla politikens intention med public service. Man ska komma ihåg att public service är enormt viktigt för att upprätthålla den demokratiska infrastrukturen i Sverige”, säger Parisa Liljestrand (M).Hon anser att det finns ett brett stöd i riksdagen kring public service uppdrag framöver, trots att oppositionen inte står bakom förslaget. ”Vi är överens om att vi vill ha ett fritt och oberoende public service som har långsiktiga villkor för framtiden. Vi är överens om att vi ser att public service behöver mer finansiering. Däremot är vi inte överens om nivån på finansieringen”, säger Parisa Liljestrand. Vanligtvis kommer partierna överens om finansieringen över blockgränserna, men kulturministern anser inte att det är ett problem att man inte gjort det den här gången. ”Jag tycker inte att det är ett problem när vi haft en parlamentarisk hantering. Vi ser att vi i stor utsträckning är överens om väldigt mycket.”Vill se mer privat finansieringOm några veckor presenteras statsbudgeten, men kulturministern utlovar inga nya pengar åt kulturen. ”Vi måste lägga pengar på försvaret, på att försvara Ukraina. Vi måste lägga pengar på vårt rättsväsende och på polis. Det är uppenbart att när de kostnaderna ökar på det sättet kommer andelen att minska för kulturbudgeten, och det är inte bara kulturbudget. utan det är andelar som har minskat även på andra anslag.”, säger Parisa Liljestrand.Det du talar om kommer att fortsätta kosta mycket pengar. Behöver kulturlivet ställa in sig på att kulturens pott i budgeten minskar?”Vi förhandlar budgeten nu, och det är svårt att säga nåt om den. Det jag kan konstatera är att vi har en lågkonjunktur som pågår. Vi har haft några tuffa år bakåt med recession och hög inflation. Det är klart att allt det här gör att vi måste kunna prioritera.”, säger Parisa Liljestrand.Regeringen vill att den privata finansiering av kulturlivet i Sverige ska öka, till exempel från företag, stiftelser och privatpersoner. Men en risk med det är att kulturutövarna anpassar sitt innehåll. Det menar Myndigheten för Kulturanalys, som på regeringens uppdrag undersökt frågan.Den som investerar privat kapital i kultur har väl i allmänhet nån riktning, nånting man vill?”Det är faktiskt inte min bild, att det måste vara så. Min bild är att det finns oerhört mycket människor där ute som sitter på olika kapital, som tycker att det är viktigt att kunna vara med och bidra till att bygga kulturen stark. Man ser vikten av en stark kultursektor. Man förstår att det är en grund förutsättning i en fungerande demokrati. Därför vill man vara med i det bygget.”Gäst: Parisa Liljestrand (M), kulturministerProgramledare: Johar Bendjelloul Kommentar: Fredrik FurtenbachProducent: Johanna PalmströmTekniker: Jakob LalérIntervjun spelades in på förmiddagen, fredagen 22 augusti 2025.

Dan McConchie shattered expectations when he became the first paraplegic elected to the Illinois state legislature. His remarkable journey from military service to groundbreaking political advocacy unfolds in this raw, candid conversation recorded at the Abilities Expo in Chicago.McConchie's story begins with military service as Army infantry and military police from 1989 to 1998. Life changed dramatically when a hit-and-run motorcycle accident left him with a spinal cord injury in 2007. With extraordinary resilience, he rebuilt his life only to face another devastating setback—breaking his back a second time during adaptive skiing, which worsened his injury from T12 to T9. Rather than surrender to circumstance, McConchie channeled his experiences into public service.During eight and a half years in the Illinois Senate, McConchie transformed accessibility in government. Now leading a nonprofit focused on accessibility policy nationwide, McConchie continues fighting for practical solutions to everyday challenges faced by people with disabilities.The conversation delves into shared experiences of isolation and the profound importance of finding community among others who understand disability challenges. Through it all, McConchie's message resonates clearly: "How can I make the world a better place today with the powers that I've got?" His work proves that advocacy, education, and representation are powerful tools for creating a more accessible and inclusive society. Subscribe to Life to the Max for more conversations that challenge perceptions and inspire action.

Volunteer B.C. executive director Subrina Monteith joins guest host Dan Burritt to talk about whether or not Canada should have mandatory public service. The Angus Reid Institute released results from a survey saying Canadians support mandatory public service for people under 30 years-old.

Agencies are facing tons of changing expectations from the Office of Personnel Management this year. In the last few weeks alone, OPM has told agencies how to think differently about awarding employees for good work, as well as how to implement recent changes to the federal probationary period. To help make sense of it all Federal News Network's Drew Friedman caught up with the Partnership for Public Services, Vice President of Government Affairs, Jenny Mattingly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of GynoCurious, host Dr. Amy Novatt welcomes New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey for an inspiring and candid conversation about the intersection of politics, healthcare, and women's rights. Senator Hinchey shares her journey into public service, influenced by her family's legacy and her commitment to making a tangible difference in her community, especially for marginalized groups and rural populations. The episode dives into pressing legislative issues, including menstrual equity, period poverty, and the rising costs of menstrual products. Senator Hinchey discusses her work on bills that require free menstrual products in public colleges, state buildings, and emergency housing.The conversation also explores the challenges of corporate medicine, the impact of insurance companies, and the importance of transparency and access in healthcare, particularly for women and those living in rural areas. Dr. Novatt and Senator Hinchey further examine the politics of fertility care, highlighting the need for equitable access to technologies like egg freezing and IVF. They reflect on the broader implications of reproductive rights, the ripple effects of empowering women, and the ongoing fight for healthcare justice. Throughout the episode, listeners are encouraged to stay engaged, keep the faith, and recognize the power of collective action in driving meaningful change. Questions of comments? Call 845-307-7446 or email comments@radiofreerhinecliff.org Produced by Jennifer Hammoud and Matty Rosenberg @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff

Public school enrollment is expected to decline in the next decade. Michael Pope has the story. Here’s the link to the latest data from the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. Also, as a note of disclosure, the Virginia Education Association is the primary funding source for Virginia Public Radio.

The Government is blasting the secondary teachers union for calling a strike. Post Primary Teachers' Association members will put down the tools next Wednesday, rejecting a three-percent pay increase over three years. Tens of thousands of healthcare workers are also preparing to walk off the job on two separate days next month. Public Service Minister Judith Collins told Mike Hosking it seems the union spent more time on its marketing, than it did at the bargaining table. She's urging teachers to stop using kids as political footballs and get a union that actually cares about them. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani speaks to Thulani Mavuso, Deputy Director-General for Operations at the Department of Home Affairs, for the latest updates following the torching of the Germiston Home Affairs office. The incident, which took place yesterday, was reportedly carried out by angry residents from the Pharoe Park flats in Ekurhuleni. Mavuso outlines the extent of the damage, the impact on vital services like ID and passport processing, and what steps are being taken to restore operations and ensure public safety. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A survey of AI use in the public service shows uptake of artificial intelligence tools across the sector has more than doubled since last year. Government Chief Digital Officer Paul James spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Sahir Khan, executive vice-president at the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa chats with callers about the big shifts federal bureaucrats are bracing for and the mistakes to avoid.

Ashraf Essop, an immigration law specialist, and Professor Loren Landau, an expert in migration and development from Oxford and Wits, unpack the legal, social, and moral implications of growing hostility towards asylum seekers in South Africa. This follows a disturbing incident in which Operation Dudula members attempted to shut down a local clinic, demanding that foreign nationals be denied access to healthcare. Despite the public outrage, such actions persist—often ignoring the Refugees Act and South Africa’s international legal obligations, which guarantee asylum seekers access to essential services. With the asylum system already overwhelmed and public sentiment increasingly volatile, the guests explore what South Africans need to understand about the rights of refugees—and what’s at stake if we continue down this path of exclusion and vigilantism. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for our annual beach reading recs. Today we bring you three books, with a little economic learning to boot. Our recs: Who is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service by Michael Lewis El Dorado Drive by Megan Abbott Algospeak: How Social Media is Transforming the Future of Language by Adam Aleksic Related episodes: Beach reading with a side of economics How to beach on a budget How to beach on a budget For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Send us a textMama Dragons is a global community with members and groups in many countries around the world. We're proud to have a dedicated Puerto Rico regional group where their Mama Dragons are making meaningful connections and amplifying voices across the island. Today In the Den, Sara talks with Miguel Vasquez, executive director of The True Self Foundation, an LGBTQ+ organization that is a beacon of hope and authenticity for queer folks in Puerto Rico. In this episode, Miguel shares the origins of True Self Foundation, how it grew into what it is today, and the ways they're shaping a more inclusive and affirming society—from grassroots support to island-wide outreach. Special Guest: Miguel VasquezDr. Miguel Vázquez-Rivera holds a Master's Degree in Research in Clinical Psychology (Autonomous University of Barcelona) and a Master's and a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology (Carlos Albizu University). He has researched topics such as sexual and gender diversity and problematic substance use. He has presented his research in Puerto Rico, the United States, Mexico, Spain, The Bahamas, Colombia, South Africa and Peru. He has published social responsibility articles on various topics in psychology and is editor of Problematic Drug Use: Foundations, Intervention, Diversity, is the lead editor of the book Trans, Queer and Non-Binary Communities: Presence and Resistance, a textbook co-written with the community, and lead editor in LGBT 101: An introductory look at the community, first textbook for LGBT communities in Puerto Rico.  Also, he is the author of the therapeutic manual Salud LGBT+: A therapeutic manual for working with communities. He is the co-founder of Psicoalternativas, is co-founder and Executive Director of True Self Foundation and co-founder of Mente Serena, a digital platform to make mental health services more accessible. Throughout his career he has received awards such as: Graduate of the Year 2015 from Carlos Albizu University and Psychologist of the Year 2015 and Outstanding Professional in Public Policy and Public Service 2020, from the Puerto Rico Association of Psychology. Links from the Show:Find the True Self Foundation's website here: https://www.trueselffoundation.org/ Shop for True Self Foundation gear: https://true-self-foundation-store.printify.me/ Donate to the True Self Foundation here: https://www.trueselffoundation.org/donar/ Join Mama Dragons today: www.mamadragons.orgIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at www.mamadragons.org.  Support the showConnect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Education is a system, and today, all systems are subject to reform efforts. Academy Fellows Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University, and Martha Bohrt, Interim Executive Director of the National Association of Schools of Public Administration and Policy (NASPAA), join host and Academy President & CEO James-Christian Blockwood to tackle a big question: How does public administration education need to change? From widening continuing education opportunities to the benefits of accreditation and independent review, these experts in the field of higher education explore the future of education, how to get there, and what it means for students across the globe. Management Matters is a presentation of the National Academy of Public Administration produced by Lizzie Alwan and Matt Hampton and edited by Matt Hampton. Support the Podcast Today at: donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Episode music: Hope by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comFollow us on YouTube for clips and more: @NAPAWASH_YT

This week on the GovNavigators Show, Robert and Adam meet with Darren Ash, former federal CIO of multiple agencies, most recently at the Department of the Interior. Ash shares wisdom gained over an expansive career in government, including how IT innovation can transform public service.Show NotesNEW EO: Improving Oversight of Federal GrantmakingGSA: Adding Leading AI Software to Award SchedulesGAO: Ruling on DOT ImpoundmentNIST: Updated Digital Identity GuidelinesFOR ADAM'S FELLOW EM-DASH LOVERS: Wisdom from PoeEvents on the GovNavigator's RadarAugust 19, 2025: Celonis' Public Sector Process Intelligence Day August 20, 2025: Data Foundation's AI Virtual Forum: Data & Policy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Nominate presenters by 7/31 here; register here.)  

Throughout American history, lawmakers have limited the range of treatments available to patients, often with the backing of the medical establishment. The country's history is also, however, brimming with social movements that have condemned such restrictions as violations of fundamental American liberties. This fierce conflict is one of the defining features of the social history of medicine in the United States.  In Choose Your Medicine: Freedom of Therapeutic Choice in America (Oxford UP, 2021), Lewis A. Grossman presents a compelling look at how persistent but evolving notions of a right to therapeutic choice have affected American health policy, law, and regulation from the Revolution through the Trump Era. Grossman grounds his analysis in historical examples ranging from unschooled supporters of botanical medicine in the early nineteenth century to sophisticated cancer patient advocacy groups in the twenty-first. He vividly describes how activists and lawyers have resisted a wide variety of legal constraints on therapeutic choice, including medical licensing statutes, FDA limitations on unapproved drugs and alternative remedies, abortion restrictions, and prohibitions against medical marijuana and physician-assisted suicide. Grossman also considers the relationship between these campaigns for desired treatments and widespread opposition to state-compelled health measures such as vaccines and face masks. From the streets of San Francisco to the US Supreme Court, Choose Your Medicine examines an underexplored theme of American history, politics, and law that is more relevant today than ever. Stephen Pimpare is director of the Public Service & Nonprofit Leadership program and Faculty Fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. 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

Throughout American history, lawmakers have limited the range of treatments available to patients, often with the backing of the medical establishment. The country's history is also, however, brimming with social movements that have condemned such restrictions as violations of fundamental American liberties. This fierce conflict is one of the defining features of the social history of medicine in the United States.  In Choose Your Medicine: Freedom of Therapeutic Choice in America (Oxford UP, 2021), Lewis A. Grossman presents a compelling look at how persistent but evolving notions of a right to therapeutic choice have affected American health policy, law, and regulation from the Revolution through the Trump Era. Grossman grounds his analysis in historical examples ranging from unschooled supporters of botanical medicine in the early nineteenth century to sophisticated cancer patient advocacy groups in the twenty-first. He vividly describes how activists and lawyers have resisted a wide variety of legal constraints on therapeutic choice, including medical licensing statutes, FDA limitations on unapproved drugs and alternative remedies, abortion restrictions, and prohibitions against medical marijuana and physician-assisted suicide. Grossman also considers the relationship between these campaigns for desired treatments and widespread opposition to state-compelled health measures such as vaccines and face masks. From the streets of San Francisco to the US Supreme Court, Choose Your Medicine examines an underexplored theme of American history, politics, and law that is more relevant today than ever. Stephen Pimpare is director of the Public Service & Nonprofit Leadership program and Faculty Fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

Throughout American history, lawmakers have limited the range of treatments available to patients, often with the backing of the medical establishment. The country's history is also, however, brimming with social movements that have condemned such restrictions as violations of fundamental American liberties. This fierce conflict is one of the defining features of the social history of medicine in the United States.  In Choose Your Medicine: Freedom of Therapeutic Choice in America (Oxford UP, 2021), Lewis A. Grossman presents a compelling look at how persistent but evolving notions of a right to therapeutic choice have affected American health policy, law, and regulation from the Revolution through the Trump Era. Grossman grounds his analysis in historical examples ranging from unschooled supporters of botanical medicine in the early nineteenth century to sophisticated cancer patient advocacy groups in the twenty-first. He vividly describes how activists and lawyers have resisted a wide variety of legal constraints on therapeutic choice, including medical licensing statutes, FDA limitations on unapproved drugs and alternative remedies, abortion restrictions, and prohibitions against medical marijuana and physician-assisted suicide. Grossman also considers the relationship between these campaigns for desired treatments and widespread opposition to state-compelled health measures such as vaccines and face masks. From the streets of San Francisco to the US Supreme Court, Choose Your Medicine examines an underexplored theme of American history, politics, and law that is more relevant today than ever. Stephen Pimpare is director of the Public Service & Nonprofit Leadership program and Faculty Fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Throughout American history, lawmakers have limited the range of treatments available to patients, often with the backing of the medical establishment. The country's history is also, however, brimming with social movements that have condemned such restrictions as violations of fundamental American liberties. This fierce conflict is one of the defining features of the social history of medicine in the United States.  In Choose Your Medicine: Freedom of Therapeutic Choice in America (Oxford UP, 2021), Lewis A. Grossman presents a compelling look at how persistent but evolving notions of a right to therapeutic choice have affected American health policy, law, and regulation from the Revolution through the Trump Era. Grossman grounds his analysis in historical examples ranging from unschooled supporters of botanical medicine in the early nineteenth century to sophisticated cancer patient advocacy groups in the twenty-first. He vividly describes how activists and lawyers have resisted a wide variety of legal constraints on therapeutic choice, including medical licensing statutes, FDA limitations on unapproved drugs and alternative remedies, abortion restrictions, and prohibitions against medical marijuana and physician-assisted suicide. Grossman also considers the relationship between these campaigns for desired treatments and widespread opposition to state-compelled health measures such as vaccines and face masks. From the streets of San Francisco to the US Supreme Court, Choose Your Medicine examines an underexplored theme of American history, politics, and law that is more relevant today than ever. Stephen Pimpare is director of the Public Service & Nonprofit Leadership program and Faculty Fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout American history, lawmakers have limited the range of treatments available to patients, often with the backing of the medical establishment. The country's history is also, however, brimming with social movements that have condemned such restrictions as violations of fundamental American liberties. This fierce conflict is one of the defining features of the social history of medicine in the United States.  In Choose Your Medicine: Freedom of Therapeutic Choice in America (Oxford UP, 2021), Lewis A. Grossman presents a compelling look at how persistent but evolving notions of a right to therapeutic choice have affected American health policy, law, and regulation from the Revolution through the Trump Era. Grossman grounds his analysis in historical examples ranging from unschooled supporters of botanical medicine in the early nineteenth century to sophisticated cancer patient advocacy groups in the twenty-first. He vividly describes how activists and lawyers have resisted a wide variety of legal constraints on therapeutic choice, including medical licensing statutes, FDA limitations on unapproved drugs and alternative remedies, abortion restrictions, and prohibitions against medical marijuana and physician-assisted suicide. Grossman also considers the relationship between these campaigns for desired treatments and widespread opposition to state-compelled health measures such as vaccines and face masks. From the streets of San Francisco to the US Supreme Court, Choose Your Medicine examines an underexplored theme of American history, politics, and law that is more relevant today than ever. Stephen Pimpare is director of the Public Service & Nonprofit Leadership program and Faculty Fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Throughout American history, lawmakers have limited the range of treatments available to patients, often with the backing of the medical establishment. The country's history is also, however, brimming with social movements that have condemned such restrictions as violations of fundamental American liberties. This fierce conflict is one of the defining features of the social history of medicine in the United States.  In Choose Your Medicine: Freedom of Therapeutic Choice in America (Oxford UP, 2021), Lewis A. Grossman presents a compelling look at how persistent but evolving notions of a right to therapeutic choice have affected American health policy, law, and regulation from the Revolution through the Trump Era. Grossman grounds his analysis in historical examples ranging from unschooled supporters of botanical medicine in the early nineteenth century to sophisticated cancer patient advocacy groups in the twenty-first. He vividly describes how activists and lawyers have resisted a wide variety of legal constraints on therapeutic choice, including medical licensing statutes, FDA limitations on unapproved drugs and alternative remedies, abortion restrictions, and prohibitions against medical marijuana and physician-assisted suicide. Grossman also considers the relationship between these campaigns for desired treatments and widespread opposition to state-compelled health measures such as vaccines and face masks. From the streets of San Francisco to the US Supreme Court, Choose Your Medicine examines an underexplored theme of American history, politics, and law that is more relevant today than ever. Stephen Pimpare is director of the Public Service & Nonprofit Leadership program and Faculty Fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

Throughout American history, lawmakers have limited the range of treatments available to patients, often with the backing of the medical establishment. The country's history is also, however, brimming with social movements that have condemned such restrictions as violations of fundamental American liberties. This fierce conflict is one of the defining features of the social history of medicine in the United States.  In Choose Your Medicine: Freedom of Therapeutic Choice in America (Oxford UP, 2021), Lewis A. Grossman presents a compelling look at how persistent but evolving notions of a right to therapeutic choice have affected American health policy, law, and regulation from the Revolution through the Trump Era. Grossman grounds his analysis in historical examples ranging from unschooled supporters of botanical medicine in the early nineteenth century to sophisticated cancer patient advocacy groups in the twenty-first. He vividly describes how activists and lawyers have resisted a wide variety of legal constraints on therapeutic choice, including medical licensing statutes, FDA limitations on unapproved drugs and alternative remedies, abortion restrictions, and prohibitions against medical marijuana and physician-assisted suicide. Grossman also considers the relationship between these campaigns for desired treatments and widespread opposition to state-compelled health measures such as vaccines and face masks. From the streets of San Francisco to the US Supreme Court, Choose Your Medicine examines an underexplored theme of American history, politics, and law that is more relevant today than ever. Stephen Pimpare is director of the Public Service & Nonprofit Leadership program and Faculty Fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State Representative Jamie Thompson never set out to become a lawmaker. As a nurse and a mother in Michigan, she watched with growing concern as COVID mandates stripped away personal and medical freedoms. But it wasn't until tragedy struck—when her daughter died in a motorcycle accident, leaving behind three young children—that Jamie felt called to take a stand. In this moving episode of American Potential, host David From talks with Rep. Thompson about her unexpected path into politics. She opens up about the professional pressure she faced during the pandemic, the toll on her family and business, and the heartbreaking loss that transformed her life. Raising her grandchildren alongside her husband, Jamie knew she had to fight for the kind of future they deserve—one rooted in liberty, accountability, and truth. This is more than a political story—it's a testament to courage, conviction, and the power of everyday Americans to step up when it matters most.

The DC Council is set to vote on a controversial plan to spend one billion dollars in taxpayer funding toward a new NFL stadium for the Washington Commanders. In this debate, both sides do want to bring the professional football team home, but differ on whether the current deal is good, or whether DC should fight for a better deal. Plus headlines on Chris Smalls released from Zionist terrorist detention. And more...  The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thank you!

In this ExchangeWire team episode of the MadTech Podcast, head of marketing Grainne Reid is joined by CEO Rachel Smith, and head of content John Still, to discuss the latest headlines in the TV and streaming landscape.  They examine the surge we're seeing in ad-supported streaming, ITV announcing a new cost-cutting drive as its profits fall, and UK media regulator Ofcom proposing that YouTube should promote videos made by public service broadcasters. 

In this episode of Tactical Empire, John Ragno opens up about his journey from public service to starting his own mental health practice and vending business. He discusses the key mental health challenges men face, including self-worth, anxiety, and finding purpose in life. John shares powerful insights into balancing logic with emotion, overcoming struggles, and the role of community support in healing and growth.Chapters 00:00 Introduction to John Ragno03:03 Transitioning from Public Service to Private Practice06:06 Understanding Men's Mental Health Challenges09:09 Self-Worth vs. Self-Esteem: A Deep Dive11:50 Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Excitement14:45 Finding Purpose and Balance in Life18:01 The Importance of Community and Support20:54 Navigating Logic and Emotion in Problem Solving23:58 Future Aspirations and Goals for John Ragno 

Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation, discusses.

You've probably seen some student loan headlines recently. Pending your situation, you may be thinking this doesn't affect you — and you could be right — but if you've got federal student loans, are in public service, are a parent considering college costs for children, or just trying to figure out your next money move, this change could impact your strategy. So in this episode, we're attempting to dissect as much information as possible on what's happening and what you should be considering.

01:02:27 – Social Media Gossip Culture and the Tea App FalloutThe leak of private data from the Tea App highlights how gossip-driven platforms manipulate users through dopamine feedback loops. Shallow validation from exposing others has fueled massive privacy violations, revealing the dark psychology behind social media. 01:25:16 – Open Door to Exploitation: No Firewall, No ConsentSensitive user data was left in an unencrypted, publicly accessible folder—no hack required, just a URL. The incident showcases staggering corporate negligence and reflects a broader pattern of irresponsibility across the tech industry. 02:02:56 – Buttigieg and the Absurdity of Infrastructure Theater“Secretary Pothole Pete” becomes a symbol of bureaucratic failure. Despite leading the nation's infrastructure efforts, Buttigieg is portrayed as more focused on photo ops and PR than on fixing anything tangible. 02:24:07 – Police, Public Service, and Institutional CorruptionThe “good cop vs. bad cop” debate is reframed to expose systemic corruption while recognizing that some individuals within law enforcement still try to do right. Calls are made for reform through elected sheriffs and transparency for ICE agents—even at personal risk. 02:31:16 – Trump's Armored Golf Cart: Optics of Fear and ControlTrump's reinforced golf cart, mockingly dubbed “Golf Force One,” becomes a surreal symbol of elite paranoia. Amid public unrest, the image of armored leisure underscores how far the security theater has gone—even on the putting green. 02:50:50 – McIdentity Theft: Hacking Fast Food WorkersA sarcastic take questions why anyone would hack into a database of McDonald's job applicants. The fictional “McHack” highlights how digital incompetence and overreach put even low-wage workers at risk—proof that no one is safe in the age of sloppy cybersecurity. 03:43:18 – AI for Kids Will End in DisasterElon Musk's child-friendly AI faces scathing criticism as a ticking time bomb. The concern: once jailbroken, these tools could be weaponized—psychologically or worse. Turning children over to digital systems is portrayed as reckless and morally indefensible. 03:51:44 – AI's Creeping Autonomy and Consumer AbuseA warning laced with dark humor imagines AI bots signing users up for services they never requested. Beneath the joke lies a serious concern: as AI systems gain autonomy, they're being engineered to deceive, manipulate, and override human consent. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

01:02:27 – Social Media Gossip Culture and the Tea App FalloutThe leak of private data from the Tea App highlights how gossip-driven platforms manipulate users through dopamine feedback loops. Shallow validation from exposing others has fueled massive privacy violations, revealing the dark psychology behind social media. 01:25:16 – Open Door to Exploitation: No Firewall, No ConsentSensitive user data was left in an unencrypted, publicly accessible folder—no hack required, just a URL. The incident showcases staggering corporate negligence and reflects a broader pattern of irresponsibility across the tech industry. 02:02:56 – Buttigieg and the Absurdity of Infrastructure Theater“Secretary Pothole Pete” becomes a symbol of bureaucratic failure. Despite leading the nation's infrastructure efforts, Buttigieg is portrayed as more focused on photo ops and PR than on fixing anything tangible. 02:24:07 – Police, Public Service, and Institutional CorruptionThe “good cop vs. bad cop” debate is reframed to expose systemic corruption while recognizing that some individuals within law enforcement still try to do right. Calls are made for reform through elected sheriffs and transparency for ICE agents—even at personal risk. 02:31:16 – Trump's Armored Golf Cart: Optics of Fear and ControlTrump's reinforced golf cart, mockingly dubbed “Golf Force One,” becomes a surreal symbol of elite paranoia. Amid public unrest, the image of armored leisure underscores how far the security theater has gone—even on the putting green. 02:50:50 – McIdentity Theft: Hacking Fast Food WorkersA sarcastic take questions why anyone would hack into a database of McDonald's job applicants. The fictional “McHack” highlights how digital incompetence and overreach put even low-wage workers at risk—proof that no one is safe in the age of sloppy cybersecurity. 03:43:18 – AI for Kids Will End in DisasterElon Musk's child-friendly AI faces scathing criticism as a ticking time bomb. The concern: once jailbroken, these tools could be weaponized—psychologically or worse. Turning children over to digital systems is portrayed as reckless and morally indefensible. 03:51:44 – AI's Creeping Autonomy and Consumer AbuseA warning laced with dark humor imagines AI bots signing users up for services they never requested. Beneath the joke lies a serious concern: as AI systems gain autonomy, they're being engineered to deceive, manipulate, and override human consent. Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Few topics have as many myths, stereotypes, and misperceptions surrounding them as that of poverty in America. The poor have been badly misunderstood since the beginnings of the country, with the rhetoric only ratcheting up in recent times. Our current era of fake news, alternative facts, and media partisanship has led to a breeding ground for all types of myths and misinformation to gain traction and legitimacy. Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong about Poverty (Oxford UP, 2021) is the first book to systematically address and confront many of the most widespread myths pertaining to poverty. Mark Robert Rank, Lawrence M. Eppard, and Heather E. Bullock powerfully demonstrate that the realities of poverty are much different than the myths; indeed in many ways they are more disturbing. The idealized image of American society is one of abundant opportunities, with hard work being rewarded by economic prosperity. But what if this picture is wrong? What if poverty is an experience that touches the majority of Americans? What if hard work does not necessarily lead to economic well-being? What if the reasons for poverty are largely beyond the control of individuals? And if all of the evidence necessary to disprove these myths has been readily available for years, why do they remain so stubbornly pervasive? These are much more disturbing realities to consider because they call into question the very core of America's identity. Armed with the latest research, Poorly Understood not only challenges the myths of poverty and inequality, but it explains why these myths continue to exist, providing an innovative blueprint for how the nation can move forward to effectively alleviate American poverty. Stephen Pimpare is director of the Public Service & Nonprofit Leadership program and Faculty Fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. 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

Few topics have as many myths, stereotypes, and misperceptions surrounding them as that of poverty in America. The poor have been badly misunderstood since the beginnings of the country, with the rhetoric only ratcheting up in recent times. Our current era of fake news, alternative facts, and media partisanship has led to a breeding ground for all types of myths and misinformation to gain traction and legitimacy. Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong about Poverty (Oxford UP, 2021) is the first book to systematically address and confront many of the most widespread myths pertaining to poverty. Mark Robert Rank, Lawrence M. Eppard, and Heather E. Bullock powerfully demonstrate that the realities of poverty are much different than the myths; indeed in many ways they are more disturbing. The idealized image of American society is one of abundant opportunities, with hard work being rewarded by economic prosperity. But what if this picture is wrong? What if poverty is an experience that touches the majority of Americans? What if hard work does not necessarily lead to economic well-being? What if the reasons for poverty are largely beyond the control of individuals? And if all of the evidence necessary to disprove these myths has been readily available for years, why do they remain so stubbornly pervasive? These are much more disturbing realities to consider because they call into question the very core of America's identity. Armed with the latest research, Poorly Understood not only challenges the myths of poverty and inequality, but it explains why these myths continue to exist, providing an innovative blueprint for how the nation can move forward to effectively alleviate American poverty. Stephen Pimpare is director of the Public Service & Nonprofit Leadership program and Faculty Fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Few topics have as many myths, stereotypes, and misperceptions surrounding them as that of poverty in America. The poor have been badly misunderstood since the beginnings of the country, with the rhetoric only ratcheting up in recent times. Our current era of fake news, alternative facts, and media partisanship has led to a breeding ground for all types of myths and misinformation to gain traction and legitimacy. Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong about Poverty (Oxford UP, 2021) is the first book to systematically address and confront many of the most widespread myths pertaining to poverty. Mark Robert Rank, Lawrence M. Eppard, and Heather E. Bullock powerfully demonstrate that the realities of poverty are much different than the myths; indeed in many ways they are more disturbing. The idealized image of American society is one of abundant opportunities, with hard work being rewarded by economic prosperity. But what if this picture is wrong? What if poverty is an experience that touches the majority of Americans? What if hard work does not necessarily lead to economic well-being? What if the reasons for poverty are largely beyond the control of individuals? And if all of the evidence necessary to disprove these myths has been readily available for years, why do they remain so stubbornly pervasive? These are much more disturbing realities to consider because they call into question the very core of America's identity. Armed with the latest research, Poorly Understood not only challenges the myths of poverty and inequality, but it explains why these myths continue to exist, providing an innovative blueprint for how the nation can move forward to effectively alleviate American poverty. Stephen Pimpare is director of the Public Service & Nonprofit Leadership program and Faculty Fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

What if the most valuable people in your team are the ones no one's paying attention to?Michael Lewis, author of acclaimed sports book Moneyball, The Big Short, and his new book Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service — joins Jake to explore how data can reveal hidden talent, challenge gut instinct, and reshape the way we build teams.They discuss:How Moneyball rewrote the rules on spotting overlooked talentWhy culture follows winning — not the other way aroundThe myth of instinctive leadership in sport and businessAnd what Lewis learned from inside the Trump administration and Elon Musk's takeover of the U.S. civil serviceThis conversation will challenge how you think about performance, power, and the people who keep things moving - quietly, and without credit.

This week on TellyCast, Justin Crosby sits down with Ofcom's Director of Broadcasting and Media, Cristina Nicolotti Squires, for a deep dive into the regulator's urgent six-point action plan to save public service media in the digital-first era. With younger audiences flocking to YouTube, Netflix and TikTok, and PSBs losing share, is the UK's broadcast model reaching a breaking point? Christina unpacks the tough questions: securing YouTube prominence, the future of Freeview, public funding for news and kids content, and why media literacy and strategic collaboration are vital to survival. Essential listening for anyone working in public service, digital-first or social video production.Includes key insights on:Why PSBs are losing visibility and what can be doneThe digital terrestrial TV dilemma and future of FreeviewAI, misinformation and media literacy in the online content eraWhether it's already too late to save UK public service broadcastingListen now and stay ahead of the changing media landscape.Sign up for The Drop newsletterSupport the showBuy tickets for the TellyCast Digital Content Forum Subscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok

In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal.  First, Cliff Young, president of Polling & Societal Trends for Ipsos, discusses public opinion shifts on President Trump's term so far.  Then, a discussion about the Justice Department and FBI's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files with Tom Fitton - President of the conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch.  Finally, Max Stier (STYE-urr) from the Partnership for Public Service discusses President Trump's renewed efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn sits down with Darrell Detty, a pilot and hoist operator who recently retired from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).Detty shares his inspiring journey from a young boy fascinated by aviation to becoming a seasoned pilot and hoist operator. He reflects on pivotal moments in his life, including his military service, the mentors who shaped his career, and the challenges he faced along the way. Detty explores the emotional impact of rescue missions, sharing personal stories and heartfelt letters from grateful survivors. He highlights memorable rescues, including an incident involving a climber stuck, people who fell off cliffs, canyons and swift water rescues and more.Through these stories, Detty offers valuable advice for aspiring pilots and rescuers, emphasizing the profound impact their work can have on the lives of others — and on their own. Enjoy!References:MERIDIAN - Insomnia Canyon Article This episode is powered by Vertical HeliCASTS.Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Axnes, Bluedrop, PAG, ReadyBAR, and The Real ResQ Store.Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical HeliCASTS. Plus, get your podcast gear at therealresqstore.com.

"I don't want to watch my kids play the same game I had to play growing up." What happens when a mom watches her bright, curious daughters slowly lose their love of learning in traditional school? MacKenzie Price didn't just complain she revolutionized education entirely. In this powerful conversation, MacKenzie shares how she went from frustrated parent to education innovator, creating Alpha School and the 2H Learning model that's transforming how kids learn across North America. In this episode, we cover:

We have published 120 episodes since 2019. For this new season, we thought it would be a good idea to look back on some of the highlights of our conversations and select 20 episodes that resonated with veterans, service members, military families, and the civilians who support them.But first up, you'll hear from some of the folks at Home Base who wake up every day with the same mission in mind, no matter what they do at the Center of Excellence in the Navy Yard and beyond. For this episode, you will hear a brief conversation with the Admissions Coordinator at Home Base, Zachary Morin. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Zach spent two years serving with AmeriCorps in the Miami-Dade Public Schools, working with middle school students on literacy, social and emotional development, as well as civic engagement. Upon completing his service, Zachary returned to New England to lead the College Ready Communities program in Northern Rhode Island. Here, his work included holistic programming for vulnerable youth populations and overall community engagement initiatives. He also has a creative/performative side, which he will talk about.Following my conversation with Zach, you'll hear an episode from 2023 with the Pulitzer Prize and Emmy-winning cartoonist, Garry Trudeau. Garry is also an Army Commander's Award for Public Service honoree. In this conversation, Garry tells us that not only did his dad and grandfather both serve, but they were also both physicians. He recounts an eye-opening visit to Walter Reed Medical Center, with stories of injury and resilience that not only informed his storytelling but have had lasting impacts on him. As a big fan of author Sebastian Junger, he discusses the innate need for the tribe to survive, and explains a bit of his creative process. Part Two will come shortly.Run To Home Base: Join Ron and his team and sign up individually or on another team at the 16th annual Run To Home Base on July 26th, 2025, at Fenway Park! Go to runtohomebase.orgPlease visit homebase.org for updates, programming, and resources if you or someone you know is struggling.Home Base Nation is the official podcast for the Home Base Program for Veterans and Military Families. Our team sees veterans, service members, and their families addressing the invisible wounds of war at no cost. This is all made possible thanks to a grateful nation. To learn more about how to help, visit us at www.homebase.org. If you or anyone you know would like to connect to care, you can also reach us at 617-724-5202.Follow Home Base on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInThe Home Base Nation Team is Steve Monaco, Army Veteran Kelly Field, Justin Scheinert, Chuck Clough, with COO Michael Allard, Brigadier General Jack Hammond, and Peter Smyth.Producer and Host: Dr. Ron HirschbergAssistant Producer, Editor: Chuck CloughChairman, Home Base Media Lab: Peter SmythThe views expressed by guests on the Home Base Nation podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Home Base, the Red Sox Foundation, or any of its officials.

Nothing fires up the End Times industry faster than America dropping bombs in the Middle East. After President Trump decided to attack Iran's nuclear facilities this weekend, YouTube was flooded with convoluted and contradictory videos on the biblical implications of the war. But if this really is a prelude to Christ's return, as many online end timers claim, why are they stoking panic and fear? Shouldn't Christians welcome this news? Skye talks to Senator Chris Coons about how his faith informs his politics, why he went to divinity school, and what the Democrats can do to close the “God gap” in politics. Also this week—courts struck down the Louisiana law requiring the 10 Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom, and the real origin of “honky dory.”   Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/132203951/edit   0:00 - Show Starts   3:16 - Theme Song   3:40 - Sponsor - Policy Genius - Secure your family's tomorrow so you have peace of mind today. Go to https://www.policygenius.com/HOLYPOST to find the right life insurance for you   4:53 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.   7:11 - Protesting While in Red States   16:07 - End Times Prophecies and Iran   22:30 - Mark Driscoll and the Manosphere   26:26 - Louisiana and the 10 Commandments   37:44 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month   38:52 - Sponsor - Our Place - Go to https://www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware!   40:02 - Interview   42:36 - US Involvement in the Middle East   50:20 - Divinity School and Public Service   57:37 - The God Gap   1:08:35 - End Credits   Links from News Segment: Russell Moore on Why We Shouldn't Look for End Time Implications: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/06/bible-prophecy-war-iran-apocalypse-russell-moore/?utm_medium=widgetsocial   Louisiana Ten Commandments Law: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/us/politics/louisianas-ten-commandments-law-appeals-court-unconstitutional.html?searchResultPosition=17   Vox's Article on the “New Religious Right” https://www.vox.com/politics/416042/religion-politics-trump-christian-nationalism-liberty-maga   Other Resources: Read the Introduction to Skye's new book and sign up to Holy Post Plus to follow along as the book is written: holypost.com/book   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.  

The Trump administration bombed three Iranian nuclear sites. While the Pentagon says these facilities are severely damaged, a diplomatic end to the conflict and a nuclear disarmament agreement feel less possible than ever. Guests: ⁠Gregory Gause⁠, Visiting Scholar at the ⁠Middle East Institute⁠ and ⁠Professor Emeritus of International Affairs⁠ for the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University  ⁠David Faris⁠, ⁠political science professor⁠ at Roosevelt University, ⁠contributing writer⁠ for Slate. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices