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Radio Atlantic
Saudi Arabia Gets the Last Laugh

Radio Atlantic

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 29:00


The Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia concludes this week, but the outrage (from comedians who didn't go) and self-justification (from comedians who did) continues. The festival is one small piece of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's grand vision to remake the kingdom for the 21st century and simultaneously draw global attention away from human-rights violations like the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. In this episode, we talk to the Atlantic staff writers Vivian Salama and Helen Lewis about what happened at the festival and how to understand Saudi Arabia's push for modernization.  Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You'll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Unsafe with Ann Coulter: NYT: Prize Worthy and Cringe Worthy

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 37:33


This week's Five Stories highlights two New York Times pieces from Katherine Rosman that are Pulitzer worthy: The Billionaire, the Psychodelics and the Best-Selling Memoir ‘I Have Cancer.' the TikTok Star Said. Then Came the Torrent of Hate Plus three less than praise worthy pieces: The Times discovers tariffs… … and cancel culture.  

UNSAFE with Ann Coulter
NYT: Prize Worthy and Cringe Worthy

UNSAFE with Ann Coulter

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 37:33 Transcription Available


This week's Five Stories highlights two New York Times pieces from Katherine Rosman that are Pulitzer worthy:The Billionaire, the Psychodelics and the Best-Selling Memoir'I Have Cancer.' the TikTok Star Said. Then Came the Torrent of HatePlus three less than praise worthy pieces:The Times discovers tariffs...... and cancel culture.

Radio Atlantic
Weaponizing the Justice Department

Radio Atlantic

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 40:32


President Donald Trump is using the Department of Justice to try to punish his political enemies. How much can the president bend the DOJ, an institution built on norms and ethics, to his will before it breaks? In this episode, we talk to the Atlantic staff writer Quinta Jurecic, who covers legal issues, and Benjamin Wittes, editor in chief of Lawfare, about who the Trump administration might target next, what legal strategies might work, and where the judicial system contains some surprising sources of resistance. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You'll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson
Pulitzer-prize winner Art Cullen Laments the Decline of Small Town Iowa in Latest Book

Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 29:00


Pulitzer-prize winner Art Cullen Laments the Decline of Small Town Iowa in Latest Book

Littérature sans frontières
Percival Everett, le prix Pulitzer 2025, libère l'esclave de Mark Twain

Littérature sans frontières

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 29:00


Percival Everett, né en 1956 en Géorgie aux États-Unis, est l'auteur d'une vingtaine de romans dont «Effacement» (2001), qui explore les stéréotypes raciaux dans le monde littéraire, et adapté au cinéma sous le titre «American Fiction» en 2023. Ont suivi «Blessés», «Montée aux enfers» et «Châtiment» dans la veine du polar. Son nouveau roman «James», couronné par le National Book Award et le prix Pulitzer de la fiction en 2025 revisite le classique «Les Aventures de Huckleberry Finn» du point de vue de Jim, l'esclave en fuite.   Traduit de l'anglais (États-Unis) par Anne-Laure Tissut « Ces gamins blancs, Huck et Tom, m'observaient. Ils imaginaient toujours des jeux dans lesquels j'étais soit le méchant soit une proie, mais à coup sûr leur jouet. [...] On gagne toujours à donner aux Blancs ce qu'ils veulent. » Qui est James ? Le jeune esclave illettré qui a fui la plantation ? Ou cet homme cultivé et plein d'humour qui se joue des Blancs ? Percival Everett transforme le personnage de Jim créé par Mark Twain, dans son roman Huckleberry Finn, en un héros inoubliable. James prétend souvent ne rien savoir, ne rien comprendre ; en réalité, il maîtrise la langue et la pensée comme personne. Ce grand roman d'aventures, porté par les flots tourmentés du Mississippi, pose un regard incisif entièrement neuf sur la question du racisme. Mais James est surtout l'histoire déchirante d'un homme qui tente de choisir son destin. (Présentation des éditions de l'Olivier)

Andalucía Informativos
Informativo Córdoba - 26/09/25

Andalucía Informativos

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 14:54


Esta noche se inaugura la vigésimo segunda edición de Cosmopoética con un encuentro entre el ganador del premio Pulitzer, Junot Díaz y Mayra Santos-Febre desde el Teatro Góngora. En la segunda mitad de nuestro informativo compartimos una entrevista con Azahara Palomeque, directora literaria de este evento que, hasta el próximo 4 de octubre, acerca la poesía a todos los barrios de Córdoba.También contamos el último estudio de la OCU que pone a Córdoba como la capital de España donde es más barato hacer la compra en el supermercado, así como los datos que avalan el protagonismo de la industria cordobesa, presentados ayer en el Anuario Agroalimentario.Escuchar audio

Podcast MiranteFM 96,1
PLUGADO #433 - Helena Ranaldi fala de Três Mulheres Altas

Podcast MiranteFM 96,1

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 11:44


As atrizes Ana Rosa, Helena Ranaldi e Fernanda Nobre estrelam a montagem “Três Mulheres Altas”, que já passou por 11 cidades, acumula indicações a prêmios e já foi assistida por mais de 70 mil espectadores. Dirigida por Fernando Philbert, a peça — que rendeu o Prêmio Pulitzer ao autor — traz uma comédia mordaz que reflete sobre a passagem do tempo por meio de um acerto de contas entre três gerações, e estreia em São Luís no próximo mês de setembro.

Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom
#544 Jason Flom with Maggie Freleng on Quincy Cross and Graves County

Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 20:21 Transcription Available


Jason Flom sits down for an interview with Maggie Freleng, the Pulitzer prize-winning producer, journalist and host of Bone Valley Season 3 | Graves County. In this special episode, Maggie talks with Jason about her experiences reporting this show from a small town in Kentucky for over 2 years, and how truth and justice can get lost in the pursuit of retribution. Graves County is out now in the Bone Valley feed. New episodes are available every Wednesday. Subscribers to Lava For Good+ on Apple Podcasts can listen to the entire series today. To learn more and get involved, please visit: http://apple.co/BoneValley https://governor.ky.gov/contact https://lavaforgood.com/podcast/541-guest-host-maggie-freleng-with-quincy-cross/ Wrongful Conviction is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1. ​​We have worked hard to ensure that all facts reported in this show are accurate. The views and opinions expressed by the individuals featured in this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lava for Good.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radio Atlantic
An American Education | 2. Testing Teachers for 'Wokeness'

Radio Atlantic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 41:12


Hanna Rosin sits down with Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters to ask him about a purity test for teachers and a nearly scandalous incident that happened days before the interview. And two Oklahoma high-school teachers take very different paths. This is the second episode of a two-part series from Radio Atlantic. (This episode has been updated from a previously published version to include additional news.) --- Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You'll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/Listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Brink
Episode #470: Pete Turner

On The Brink

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 56:01


Pete A. Turner is more than a storyteller—he is a truth-seeker shaped by extraordinary lived experience.A former U.S. Army counterintelligence professional, Pete spent over 70 months deployed in combat zones, conducting more than 1,000 missions outside the wire. Working face-to-face with locals, he navigated trust, culture, and survival to uncover the realities of war—who truly mattered, who could be trusted, and what the ground truth looked like in some of the world's most volatile environments. Few voices carry his depth of authority on the human side of modern conflict.Today, Pete is the executive producer and host of the Break It Down Show (BIDS), a podcast renowned for its breadth, honesty, and unique perspective. With over 1,500 episodes, Pete has sat down with an astonishing range of guests: Nobel Prize laureates, Medal of Honor recipients, Pulitzer and Peabody winners, bestselling authors, cultural icons, and musicians whose combined record sales exceed 1.7 billion.Known for its rotating co-hosts and unfiltered candor, the Break It Down Show thrives on amplifying diverse voices and perspectives that mainstream media often overlooks—or cannot access. Pete's work is not just about telling stories; it's about uncovering truths, challenging assumptions, and bridging worlds that are too often misunderstood.

The Mel K Show
Mel K & Jovan Hutton Pulitzer | For Reasons of National Security: The 2020 Election Audit Continues | 9-24-25

The Mel K Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 65:07


Follow Jovan Hutton Pulitzer: https://x.com/JovanHPulitzer http://jovanhuttonpulitzer.locals.com  

10 Frames Per Second
Episode 161: Judy Walgren (Trauma-Informed Photography)

10 Frames Per Second

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 61:57 Transcription Available


Judy Walgren, The Future of Photojournalism: Ethics, Care, and Community Insights from Judy Walgren's interview on the “10 Frames Per Second” podcast

Radio Atlantic
Live from The Atlantic Festival: ‘2026 Is the Battlefield'

Radio Atlantic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 41:17


A live conversation about authoritarian forces in America with Anne Applebaum, an Atlantic staff writer, and Garry Kasparov, the former world chess champion and a lifelong democracy activist. Speaking about the upcoming midterms, Kasparov says: “If Democrats do not retake the House, 2028 will be a formality.” Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You'll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/Listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday Morning Radio
Why Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Matters to Your Business

Monday Morning Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 57:21


Karen Elliott House was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for her coverage of the Middle East. Arguably, she knows more about the region, and Saudi Arabia in particular, than any other active journalist or author.  For her latest book, Why Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Matters to the World, Karen conducted more than half a dozen in-depth interviews with the 40-year-old Saudi Crown Prince, known universally as “MBS.” For global business owners and executives, the dramatic Saudi transformation over the past decade, spearheaded by MBS, presents both promise and peril: vast opportunities for investment and growth but also political and legal risks that demand careful navigation. The pace of change under MBS has astonished even veteran observers like Karen, who has traveled to the kingdom more than 45 times since the late 1970s. Today, Saudi women can drive, hold jobs across industries, and participate openly in public life. Entertainment venues — from concerts to theme parks — are thriving. Restaurants that once erected wooden partitions to shield women from the public now bustle with mixed crowds. Karen compares his confidence and determination to that of Jack Welch at General Electric or Lee Kuan Yew, a founding father of modern Singapore. Like them, MBS is willing to make unpopular decisions in pursuit of national transformation. Whether his reforms endure, she cautions, depends on two factors: keeping the economy growing and avoiding foreign policy missteps that could unite his enemies. With a half-century potentially ahead of him as the next Saudi King, Mohammed bin Salman will be an unavoidable force in global politics and business. As Karen puts it, Americans must move beyond old stereotypes and reckon with the kingdom as it is — complex, evolving, and essential. Purchase Your Copies of Karen's Insightful Books on Saudi Arabia: The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia On Saudi Arabia: Its People, Past, Religion, Fault Lines - and Future Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Karen Elliott House Posted: September 22, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 57:20 Episode: 14.16

Radio Atlantic
David Letterman on the Threats to Late-Night Hosts

Radio Atlantic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 21:57


Yesterday, Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was suspended indefinitely. It's a shocking moment for free speech, given the order in which events unfolded. Earlier that day, FCC Chair Brendan Carr had suggested on a conservative podcast that ABC and its affiliates consider taking steps against Kimmel, saying, “We can do this the easy way or the hard way.” As it so happened, the late-night legend David Letterman was scheduled to speak at The Atlantic Festival the next day. Letterman and The Atlantic's editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, sat down for an impromptu interview about the news. --- Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You'll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/Listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Non-Prophets
Playwright fights back against HIV Negativity

The Non-Prophets

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 24:12 Transcription Available


This segment unpacks the potent intersection of queer identity, HIV stigma, and religious condemnation through a Pulitzer-winning musical. We explore how faith-based shame and societal neglect, especially during the AIDS crisis, weaponized pain against the LGBTQ+ community, leading to immeasurable loss and continued fear, even with life-saving medications. It's a stark reminder that bigotry costs lives, and that societal acceptance still lags behind medical progress, particularly for marginalized groups. When "morality" dictates who deserves care, humanity truly suffers.News Source: Black Gay Playwright Michael R. Jackson Talks HIV Stigma, PrEP, and the Tyler Perry Film Inside His Strange Loop By Darian Aaron for GLAAD August 13, 2025 

Radio Atlantic
An American Education | 1. Is Oklahoma Breaking Public Schools?

Radio Atlantic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 44:31


American public education is changing. And, in many ways, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is at the center of it, trying to push for Bibles in schools, new curriculum standards that include dozens of references to Christianity, and an ideology test for teachers coming from “places like California and New York.” One Oklahoma teacher finds herself at direct odds with Walters and the Department of Education. And a pair of Walters's former students no longer recognize the teacher they once loved. This is the first episode of a two-part series from Radio Atlantic. --- Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You'll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

preservation of 1 with Alexandria August

Just google what Bankruptcy means first is all i got to say And Wendy Williams shows was so awesomeeither way bump that man pockets lets work on winning Pulitzer prizes, Noble Peace prizes things to better us go get A CONVERSATION WITH ALEXANDRIA AUGUST

Now What? With Carole Zimmer
A Conversation with Robin Givhan

Now What? With Carole Zimmer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 46:37


Virgil Abloh is a designer who broke the mold when it comes to the world of design. He had a degree in architecture, not fashion when he started out designing tee shirts. Kanye West became Virgil's mentor at a time the rapper's own career was taking off. Virgil went from designing streetwear to becoming the first Black artistic director of the French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton. Robin Givhan, a Pulitzer-prize winning Senior Critic-at-Large at the Washington Post was so fascinated by Virgil's wide-ranging talent that she wrote a book about him called Make it Ours. We talk about Virgil's tragic death at the age of 41 and how his work has had an historic impact on fashion. “Now What?” is produced with the help of Steve Zimmer, Lucy Little and Jackie Schwartz. Audio production is by Nick Ciavatta.

Culture en direct
Le point de vue de l'esclave : rencontre avec Percival Everett

Culture en direct

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 58:26


durée : 00:58:26 - Le Book Club - par : Marie Richeux - Dans son dernier roman, prix Pulitzer 2025, l'auteur américain Percival Everett propose une réécriture audacieuse des "Aventures de Huckleberry Finn" de Mark Twain. De Jim, esclave et personnage secondaire, il fait le héros et narrateur de son récit : un geste à la portée politique et littéraire. - réalisation : Vivien Demeyère - invités : Percival Everett romancier américain

DEĞER YARATMANIN FORMÜLÜ
der ya Kitap Kulübü ile Tüfek, Mikrop ve Çelik

DEĞER YARATMANIN FORMÜLÜ

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 28:23


Kitap Kulübü'müzün 55.buluşmasında Jared Diamond'ın Tüfek, Mikrop ve Çelik adlı kitabını konuştuk.Diamond kitapta, insanlık tarihindeki eşitsizliklerin nedenlerini bireylerin zekâsı ya da yetenekleriyle değil, yaşanılan coğrafyanın sunduğu avantajlarla açıklamaya çalışıyor. Özellikle tarımın ve hayvan evcilleştirmenin ilk başladığı bölgelerin, yiyecek üretimi sayesinde kalabalık topluluklara ve uzmanlaşmaya olanak sağladığını savunuyor. Bu durumun; teknolojik ilerleme, siyasi örgütlenme, yazının gelişimi ve hastalıklara bağışıklık gibi avantajlara zemin hazırladığını iddia ediyor. Avrasya kıtasının doğu-batı yönündeki iklimsel benzerliği sayesinde bu gelişmelerin yayılması daha kolay olduğunu; diğer kıtalardaki toplumların ise bu tür avantajlardan mahrum kaldığını ifade ediyor.Kitap yayımlandığı 1997 yılından bu yana sosyal bilimler, tarih ve coğrafya alanlarında çığır açıcı bir eser olarak kabul edilmiş. Akademik disiplinler arasında köprü kurarak tarihsel gelişmeleri ekoloji, biyoloji ve coğrafya ile ilişkilendirmiş. Pulitzer Ödülü başta olmak üzere pek çok prestijli ödül alan eser, özellikle “ırkçı” açıklamalara alternatif sunması, Batı'nın üstünlüğünü doğal olmayan nedenlerle açıklayan görüşlere bilimsel bir karşılık olması açısından ayrı bir öneme sahip. Geniş kitlelere ulaşması, popüler bilim kitapları arasında uzun süre ilk sıralarda yer almasına neden olmuş.Ancak kitap eleştirilerden de azade değil. Pek çok akademisyen, Diamond'ın tarihsel süreci fazla indirgemeci bir yaklaşımla ele aldığını ve kültürel, politik, ideolojik faktörleri geri planda bıraktığını savundu. İnsan iradesine, liderliğe ya da tesadüfi olaylara neredeyse hiç yer vermemesi; tarihin çok boyutlu doğasını yansıtmadığı gerekçesiyle eleştirildi. Ayrıca bazı bölgelerin –özellikle Afrika kıtasının– tarihsel rolünün yeterince işlenmemesi ve istisnai örneklerin dışarıda bırakılması da kitapta eksik kalan noktalar arasında gösterildi. Tüm bunlara rağmen Tüfek, Mikrop ve Çelik, tarihsel eşitsizliklerin kökenini anlamaya yönelik tartışmaları hem akademide hem toplumda derinleştiren öncü bir eser olarak konumunu koruyor.Okuması detaylı bilimsel açıklamalar nedeniyle biraz zorlayıcı ama özellikle tarih, antropoloji gibi sosyal bilimlere meraklıysanız okumanızı tavsiye ediyoruz.Bu bölümde görüşlerine yer verebildiğim arkadaşlarım (02:41) Feyza Demir, (12:27) Halime Özben Hacı, (15:22) Dilek Geçit, (16:27) Mete Yurtsever, (17:13) Dilek Geçit ve (22:11) Bahadır BalibaşaSupport the show

BroadwayRadio
All the Drama: “Street Scene”, 1929 Winner, Pulitzer Prize for Drama

BroadwayRadio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 40:13


All The Drama is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of deep dives into the plays that have won The Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The Pulitzer Prize for Drama: “Street Scene”1929 Pulitzer winner “Street Scene”, by Elmer Rice Street Scene Wikipedia pagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_Scene_(play) Elmer Rice Wikipedia pagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmer_Rice Street Scene read more

Radio Atlantic
Rupert Murdoch Gets His Succession Finale

Radio Atlantic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 32:55


He was, after all, the eldest boy. The family drama that inspired HBO's Succession ended this week with a settlement that ensures Rupert Murdoch's conservative media conglomerate will pass to his oldest and most conservative son, Lachlan. The Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins wrote about the Murdoch succession saga for The Atlantic's April cover story, “Growing Up Murdoch.” He joins Radio Atlantic to share insights from his months of reporting on the family and what he thinks now that the real-life Succession has ended. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You'll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

El ojo crítico
'Caja de resistencia' con Concha Barquero y Alejandro Alvarado - 10/09/2025

El ojo crítico

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 47:12


Nos acercamos al último proyecto de Concha Barquero y Alejandro Alvarado, Caja de resistencia. Se trata de un documental de creación que planea sobre la figura humana y artística de Fernando Ruiz Vergara, un director maldito del cine español a quien conocieron de cerca. Además, caminaremos por la exposición This is war del fotoperiodista y premio Pulitzer Manu Brabo que se puede ver en el Museo Juan Barjola en Gijón.Inko Martín nos acerca al programa de la nueva temporada de la Orquesta y Coro de RTVE que busca mezclar los grandes clásicos con obras menos conocidas. También las galerías de arte presentan nuevas exposiciones en esta reentré y nos invitan a participar de su Apertura. Continuamos con Javier Martín-Jiménez quien reflexiona sobre el sistema del arte en España.Por su parte Pedro Torrijos se detiene hoy en la fotografía para recordar las últimas imagines tomadas en las Torres gemelas antes del 11-s. Escuchar audio

Minimum Competence
Legal News for Tues 9/9 - Trump Carroll Verdict Upheld, SCOTUS Rubber Stamps Immigration Raids, FL Judicial Pick, TaxProf Blog RIP and Taylor Swift Tax

Minimum Competence

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 10:50


This Day in Legal History: A. Lincoln Admitted to BarOn September 9, 1836, Abraham Lincoln was licensed to practice law by the Illinois Supreme Court, setting in motion a legal and political career that would ultimately reshape American history. At the time, Lincoln was a 27-year-old former store clerk and self-taught frontier intellectual, with no formal legal education. Instead, like many aspiring attorneys of the era, Lincoln "read law" by apprenticing under established lawyers and studying foundational legal texts such as Blackstone's Commentaries and Chitty's Pleadings. His relentless self-education and growing reputation for honesty earned him the nickname “Honest Abe,” long before he entered the national spotlight.Shortly after being admitted to the bar, Lincoln moved to Springfield, Illinois, where he set up a law practice. His first lawsuit came less than a month later, on October 5, 1836, marking the beginning of a legal career that would span over two decades. Lincoln took on a wide variety of cases—ranging from debt collection and land disputes to criminal defense and railroad litigation—and traveled extensively on the Illinois Eighth Judicial Circuit.His courtroom demeanor was marked by clarity, logic, and moral conviction, attributes that would later define his presidency. Practicing law not only gave Lincoln financial stability but also honed the rhetorical and analytical skills that would serve him in legislative debates and national addresses. His legal work with the Illinois Central Railroad and other corporate clients exposed him to the country's economic transformation, deepening his understanding of commerce, labor, and the law's role in shaping society.Lincoln's rise from rural obscurity to respected attorney mirrored the American ideal of self-made success, and his legal background profoundly shaped his political philosophy. It was as a lawyer and legislator that he began to articulate his opposition to slavery's expansion, using constitutional and moral arguments that would later guide his presidency and the Union's legal stance during the Civil War.His legal reasoning and insistence on the rule of law would ultimately be central to the Emancipation Proclamation, his wartime governance, and the framework for reconstructing the nation. The law gave Lincoln the tools to interpret and preserve the Constitution, even amid its greatest crisis.Lincoln's admission to the bar on this day in 1836 was not just a personal milestone—it was a foundational step toward the presidency and toward a redefinition of American liberty and union that would endure for generations.Events ripple in time like waves on a pond, and Lincoln's admission to the bar in 1836 is one such stone cast into history. Had he not secured that license—had he not taught himself law from borrowed books and legal treatises—it is likely he never would have risen to national prominence or attained the presidency. Without Lincoln's leadership in 1860, the United States may well have fractured permanently into separate nations, altering the course of the Civil War and leaving a divided continent in its wake. That division would have profoundly reshaped global affairs in the 20th century. Not to put too fine a point on it, but the fact that there was a United States powerful and unified enough to confront the Nazi war machine in 1941 traces, in part, to a frontier shop clerk's grit, discipline, and determination to study Blackstone's Commentaries by candlelight.A Florida state appeals judge who sided with Donald Trump in a high-profile defamation case against the Pulitzer Prize Board has been confirmed to the federal bench. On Monday, the U.S. Senate voted 50–43 along party lines to approve Judge Ed Artau's nomination to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Artau is now the sixth Trump judicial nominee to be confirmed during the president's second term.Artau joined a panel earlier this year that allowed Trump's lawsuit to proceed after the Pulitzer Board declined to rescind a 2018 award given to The New York Times and The Washington Post for their reporting on Russian interference in the 2016 election. In a concurring opinion, Artau criticized the reporting as “now-debunked” and echoed calls to revisit New York Times v. Sullivan, the Supreme Court precedent that has long protected journalists from most defamation claims by public figures.The timing of Artau's nomination has drawn scrutiny from Senate Democrats, who argue it raises ethical concerns. Artau reportedly began conversations about a possible federal appointment just days after Trump's 2024 victory and interviewed with the White House shortly after issuing his opinion in the Pulitzer case. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the confirmation a “blatant” example of quid pro quo, while others questioned Artau's impartiality.In response, Artau defended his conduct during his Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, stating that ambition for higher office alone doesn't disqualify a judge from ruling on politically sensitive cases and that he holds no personal bias requiring recusal.Florida judge who ruled for Trump in Pulitzer case confirmed to federal bench | ReutersAfter 21 years, one of legal academia's most influential blogs is shutting down. The TaxProf Blog, launched in 2004 by Pepperdine Law Dean Paul Caron, will cease publication by the end of September following the closure of its longtime host platform, Typepad. Caron said he isn't interested in rebuilding the site on a new platform, though he hopes to preserve the blog's extensive archive of nearly 56,000 posts.Initially focused on tax law, the blog evolved into a central hub for news and commentary on law schools, covering accreditation, rankings, faculty hiring, admissions trends, and more. It maintained its relevance even as other law professor blogs declined in the wake of Twitter's rise. Caron's regular posts made the site a must-read in the legal education world, often mixing in personal reflections and occasional commentary on religion.The closure also casts uncertainty over the broader Law Professor Blog Network, which includes around 60 niche academic blogs also hosted on Typepad. At least one, ImmigrationProf Blog, has already begun looking for a new publishing home.Reactions across the legal academy reflected the impact of the blog's departure. One law school dean likened it to daily sports reporting for legal education—a constant, trusted source of updates and debate.Groundbreaking law blog calls it quits after 21 years | ReutersThe U.S. Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in a contentious immigration case, allowing federal agents to resume aggressive raids in Southern California. The Court granted a request from the Justice Department to lift a lower court order that had restricted immigration stops based on race, language, or occupation—factors critics argue are being used to disproportionately target Latino communities. The ruling, delivered in a brief, unsigned order with no explanation, permits the raids to continue while a broader legal challenge proceeds.The case stems from a July order by U.S. District Judge Maame Frimpong, who found that the administration's actions likely violated the Fourth Amendment by enabling racially discriminatory stops without reasonable suspicion. Her injunction applied across much of Southern California, but is now paused by the Supreme Court's decision.Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by the Court's other two liberals, issued a sharp dissent, warning that the decision effectively declares all Latinos "fair game to be seized at any time," regardless of citizenship. She described the raids as racially motivated and unconstitutional.California Governor Gavin Newsom and civil rights groups echoed those concerns. Newsom accused the Court of legitimizing racial profiling and called Trump's enforcement actions a form of "racial terror." The ACLU, representing plaintiffs in the case, including U.S. citizens, denounced the raids as part of a broader “racist deportation scheme.”The Trump administration, meanwhile, hailed the decision as a major legal victory. Attorney General Pam Bondi framed it as a rejection of “judicial micromanagement,” and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, writing separately, argued that while ethnicity alone cannot justify a stop, it may be used in combination with other factors.This ruling adds to a series of recent Supreme Court decisions backing Trump's immigration agenda, including policies that limit asylum protections and revoke humanitarian legal statuses. In Los Angeles, the raids and the use of military personnel in response to protests have escalated tensions between the federal government and local authorities.US Supreme Court backs Trump on aggressive immigration raids | ReutersA federal appeals court has upheld an $83.3 million jury verdict against Donald Trump for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll, rejecting his claims of presidential immunity. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found the damages appropriate given the severity and persistence of Trump's conduct, which it called “remarkably high” in terms of reprehensibility. The ruling noted that Trump's attacks on Carroll grew more extreme as the trial neared, contributing to reputational and emotional harm.The lawsuit stemmed from Trump's repeated public denials of Carroll's allegation that he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s. In 2019, Trump claimed Carroll was “not my type” and said she fabricated the story to sell books—comments he echoed again in 2022, prompting a second defamation suit. A jury in 2023 had already found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in an earlier case, awarding Carroll $5 million. That verdict was also upheld.Trump's legal team argued that his 2019 comments were made in his official capacity as president and should be shielded by presidential immunity. The court disagreed, citing a lack of legal basis to extend immunity in this context. Trump also objected to limits placed on his testimony during trial, but the appeals court upheld the trial judge's rulings as appropriate.The $83.3 million award includes $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages. Carroll's legal team expressed hope that the appeals process would soon conclude. Trump, meanwhile, framed the ruling as part of what he calls “Liberal Lawfare” amid multiple ongoing legal battles.Trump fails to overturn E. Jean Carroll's $83 million verdict | ReutersMy column for Bloomberg this week takes aim at the so-called "Taylor Swift Tax" in Rhode Island—an annual surtax on non-primary residences valued over $1 million. While the headline-grabbing nickname guarantees media coverage, the underlying policy is flawed, both economically and politically.Rhode Island isn't alone—Montana, Cape Cod, and Los Angeles have all attempted to capture revenue from wealthy property owners through targeted taxes on high-end real estate. But these narrowly tailored levies often distort markets, suppress transactions, and encourage avoidance rather than compliance. LA's mansion tax, for example, dramatically underperformed because property owners simply didn't sell.The appeal of taxing second homes is clear: they're luxury assets often owned by out-of-staters with little political influence. But that lack of local connection also makes them an unreliable revenue base. It's relatively easy to sell, reclassify, or relocate a vacation property, particularly for the affluent. And when policies hinge on fuzzy concepts like "primary residence," they invite loopholes and enforcement challenges—especially when properties are held by LLCs or trusts.Rhode Island's new tax could drive potential buyers to nearby Connecticut, undermining its own housing market and revenue goals. If states want to tax wealth effectively, they must resist headline-chasing and instead build durable, scalable policies: regular reassessments, vacancy levies, and infrastructure-based cost recovery. These methods avoid the pitfalls of ambiguous residency tests and create more predictable revenue streams.And because discretionary wealth is mobile, real solutions will require cooperation—harmonized assessments, multistate compacts, and shared reporting. But more fundamentally, states looking for progressive revenue should aim higher—toward income and wealth taxes—rather than tinkering at the margins with weekend homes.Rhode Island Should Shake Off ‘Taylor Swift Tax' on Second Homes This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Humor en la Cadena SER
Todo por la Radio | Huele a Pulitzer

Humor en la Cadena SER

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 45:22


TodoPorLaRadio con Toni Martínez, Especialistas Secundarios, El Mundo Today, Mario Panadero, Lydia Ramón, Patricia del Río, Anna Morales y Sheila Blanco

La Ventana
Todo por la Radio | Huele a Pulitzer

La Ventana

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 45:22


TodoPorLaRadio con Toni Martínez, Especialistas Secundarios, El Mundo Today, Mario Panadero, Lydia Ramón, Patricia del Río, Anna Morales y Sheila Blanco

Atelier des médias
Gaza: le journalisme pris pour cible – L'alerte mondiale de RSF

Atelier des médias

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 24:08


« Au rythme où les journalistes sont tués à Gaza par l'armée israélienne, il n'y aura bientôt plus personne pour vous informer. » Ce cri d'alarme mondial, lancé lundi 1er septembre par RSF et Avaaz, a rallié 250 médias de plus de 70 pays. Dans L'atelier des médias, Steven Jambot reçoit Thibaut Bruttin, secrétaire général de RSF, pour mettre des mots sur cette situation critique. Depuis le 7 octobre 2023 et l'invasion de la bande Gaza par l'armée israélienne, 220 journalistes ont été tués dans l'enclave palestinienne, un chiffre que RSF n'avait « jamais recensé » dans un « espace aussi resserré ». Plus grave encore, 56 d'entre eux auraient été « ciblés dans l'exercice de leur fonction », explique Thibaut Bruttin, qui souligne des « pratiques particulièrement criminelles de la part des forces armées israéliennes ». À écouter aussiRami El Meghari, correspondant de RFI: «On ne se sent en sécurité nulle part à Gaza» Des figures emblématiques comme Anas Al Sharif, collaborateur d'Al Jazeera et lauréat du prix Pulitzer, ont été « désigné[es] comme une cible » par l'armée israélienne, avant d'être tué lors d'une frappe qui a également coûté la vie à six autres journalistes. RSF dénonce une « spirale de l'impunité » alimentée par ces actions. Trois demandes urgentes face au « huis clos » Face à cette urgence, RSF a formulé trois demandes clés : L'évacuation d'urgence des journalistes qui souhaitent quitter Gaza –environ 50 personnes avec leurs familles. Une quinzaine d'entre eux sont des collaborateurs de médias français. La fin de l'impunité des crimes commis par Israël contre les reporters. Un accès indépendant pour la presse internationale au territoire palestinien enclavé. Depuis 23 mois, Gaza est un « huis clos » sans journalistes étrangers. L'armée israélienne prétexte une incapacité à les protéger, mais RSF dénonce une volonté délibérée d'empêcher « d'établir la réalité de ce qui se passe », qu'il s'agisse de la famine, de potentiels crimes de guerre, voire d'un « génocide ».  Protéger le journalisme indépendant face à la propagande Des campagnes de discrédit sont menées contre les journalistes palestiniens qui se trouvent à Gaza, les accusant parfois d'être soutiens du Hamas. Cependant, Thibaut Bruttin insiste sur une distinction essentielle : « On ne parle pas des reporters […] qui travaillent pour le Hamas », mais de « collaborateurs de médias historiquement établis, réputés pour leur fiabilité comme l'Associated Press, RFI ou The Guardian ». Il est crucial de ne pas « confondre la presse indépendante avec la communication du Hamas ». L'espace du journalisme indépendant, pris « entre deux feux » des propagandes israélienne et du Hamas, est gravement menacé, estime Thibaut Bruttin. Le secrétaire général de RSF voit en cette crise une « érosion de principes qui étaient consensuels il y a dix ans » concernant la protection des journalistes en zone de conflit, notamment ceux inscrits dans la résolution 2222 du Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies. RSF exhorte donc l'ONU à « réaffirmer la validité des postulats de cette résolution » lors de la 80e assemblée générale, qui doit s'ouvrir dans quelques jours. Thibaut Bruttin appelle aussi les citoyens à s'informer sur ce conflit pour ne pas « effacer la gravité de ce qui s'y passe » et à soutenir les journalistes palestiniens qui sont « l'honneur de la profession ». 

SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
Ep 827: Inside the CIA's Biggest Secrets: Pulitzer Winner Tim Weiner Reveals All

SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 20:52


Today, we're joined by one of the most respected voices in American journalism—Pulitzer Prize winner Tim Weiner. You know him from his groundbreaking book Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA, which won the National Book Award and became the defining account of the Agency's first 60 years. Now, Tim is back with THE MISSION: The CIA in the 21st Century—a riveting and urgent look at the CIA's modern battles, from 9/11 to Russia, China, and the chaotic state of American intelligence today. Based on exclusive on-the-record interviews with top spymasters and undercover officers, THE MISSION is already a New York Times bestseller and one of the most talked-about books of 2025. Tim Weiner has appeared everywhere from Morning Joe to The New Yorker, and today he's here to take us deep inside the world of secrets, power, and peril.

Real Black News
Ep. 145 Showrunner Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, Creator of "Washington Black"

Real Black News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 63:58 Transcription Available


The Season 7 premiere of Real Black News features Showrunner Selywn Seyfu Hinds, the creator of the Hulu limited series: Washington Black, an epic adventure co-starring Emmy-Winner Sterling K. Brown about a genius boy who escapes slavery to become a globetrotting scientist. Selwyn discusses the modern-day attempts at erasing black history, survivor's remorse of Black creatives, his learning lessons as a first-time showrunner, and his next project based on Pulitzer-winning author Percival Everett's novel “The Trees.” Other episode highlights include 5 empowering Black news stories from Baltimore, the United Kingdom, Los Angeles, Malawi, and Ethiopia.

Perdidos na Estante
PnE 345 - Alexander Hamilton

Perdidos na Estante

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 116:22


Alexander Hamilton foi um dos pais fundadores dos Estados Unidos, responsável por definir as bases do sistema de governo e todo o sistema financeiro nos primeiros anos como um país independente. Sua história foi contada por Ron Chernow em uma biografia lançada em 2004 e que chegou ao Brasil em 2020, pela editora Intrínseca, com tradução de Donaldson Garschagen e Renata Guerra.Esse livro deu origem ao musical Hamilton, lançado em 2015 e que levou 11 Tony Awards e o prêmio Pulitzer na categoria Drama. O musical é escrito por Lin-Manuel Miranda, a pessoa por trás das músicas de Moana e Encanto.Em comemoração aos 10 anos do musical, Frango recebe Igor Rodrigues para falarem sobre a biografia, o musical e essa figura histórica. Bom episódio!Vote no Perdidos na Estante no Prêmio Melhores Podcasts do BrasilO Perdidos está concorrendo ao MPB na categoria Cultura e Literatura!Acesse o site premiompb.com.br/votar e vote no nosso podcast.Vote também nos nossos parceiros:

Radio Atlantic
Welcome to the Vaccine Free-for-All

Radio Atlantic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 29:37


As Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. works to dismantle the national vaccine infrastructure, states have started going their own way. Governors in California, Washington State, and Oregon said they intend to coordinate on vaccine policies. Florida's surgeon general went in the opposite direction, announcing a plan to end all state vaccine mandates, which he compared to “slavery.” We talk to the Atlantic science writer Katie Wu about how Kennedy's decisions are affecting the vaccine pipeline and how difficult it will be to rebuild. We also talk about what you, the patient, should do in an atmosphere where the federal government, long the authority on vaccines, is no longer reliable. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You'll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WDR ZeitZeichen
Reporterin an vorderster Front: Marguerite Higgins

WDR ZeitZeichen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 14:38


Marguerite Higgins, geboren am 3.9.1920, wird berühmte Kriegsreporterin. Sie berichtet aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg, Korea und Vietnam. 1951 erhält sie den Pulitzer-Preis. Von Irene Geuer.

The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press
Full Episode - Democrats' Upcoming Showdown Over Government Shutdown + America's Military is NOT READY For The Next War

The Chuck ToddCast: Meet the Press

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 110:28


Chuck Todd digs into the looming threat of a government shutdown and the political gamesmanship behind it. He explores whether Democrats will force a showdown with Republicans, the risks and rewards of standing their ground, and how history shows the party that triggers a shutdown usually pays the price. With Trump giving Democrats little incentive to compromise and a restless base demanding a fight, Chuck explains why avoiding confrontation could hurt incumbents more than a shutdown itself. Plus, in the ToddCast Top 5, he breaks down the best Senate pickup opportunities for both Democrats and Republicans heading into the midterms.Then, Pulitzer prize winning war correspondent Dexter Filkins joins Chuck to explore whether the U.S. military is prepared for the realities of modern warfare. From Ukraine's innovative battlefield tactics to Israel's use of AI, militaries around the world are embracing cheap, agile technologies that challenge America's reliance on massive, legacy weapons systems. They examine how Congress's instinct to protect jobs keeps outdated systems alive, why the Pentagon is scrambling to produce affordable drones, and how America's vast defense supply chain quietly runs through China. The conversation turns to Taiwan—home to 90% of the world's advanced microchip production—and whether the U.S. and its allies are truly ready to defend it in the event of a conflict with China.The discussion also delves into the vulnerabilities of low-earth orbit satellites, the role of companies like Palantir in military tech, and whether autonomous targeting and video game–like interfaces are desensitizing the nature of war. Beyond weapons, Filkins and Todd confront America's recruiting crisis, where three-quarters of young adults aren't eligible for service, forcing the military to experiment with “pre-boot camps.” They close with reflections on fractured alliances, Trump's effect on European defense spending, Putin's ambitions to reconstitute the Soviet Union, and Filkins's own harrowing experiences covering war zones—from Taliban executions in Kabul to jihadi training camps before 9/11.Finally, he answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Introduction02:15 Will the Democrats force a showdown over a government shutdown?04:30 Can Democrats trust Republicans to spend appropriated money?05:15 Trump has given Democrats no incentive to come to the table06:15 GOP forced shutdown in 2013, paid a heavy political price08:45 Usually the party that forces shutdown goes down in polls10:45 Democrats would do well to get caught fighting13:00 If Democrats roll over, a “burn the establishment” mood will follow14:45 The Democratic base is angry, not fighting puts incumbents at risk16:00 Gavin Newsom has been rewarded for fighting18:00 Trump has written off catering to the middle19:15 Shutdown is risky, but provides a message for the midterms22:00 A government shutdown is more likely than not23:15 ToddCast Top 5 - Best senate pickup opportunities for each party24:30 Top 5 senate seats for Democrats to pick up31:45 Democrats need to put more seats in play32:30 Top 5 senate seats for Republicans to pick up40:45 Dexter Filkins joins the Chuck ToddCast 42:45 Is the U.S. military vulnerable to small tech innovation? 43:15 U.S. military is studying Ukraine and Israel's innovations 44:45 U.S. military relies on few, very expensive weapons 46:15 Legacy weapon systems get updated, rarely replaced 47:30 Congress defends status quo to protect jobs in their district 49:00 America spends huge money, doesn't get bang for buck 50:15 Pentagon has new program making cheap, accurate drones 51:30 50,000 American defense supply chains lead back to China 53:45 Defending Taiwan is a massive logistical challenge 54:30 Is America ready to help Taiwan survive war with China? 55:30 Taiwan produces 90% of the world's advanced microchips 56:30 If Taiwan falls, the world economy would grind to a halt 57:45 The Asian-Pacific alliance isn't rock solid 59:15 War between the U.S. and China would be ugly 1:00:00 Low-earth orbit satellites are vulnerable to attack 1:01:00 Destroying the satellite network is mutually assured destruction 1:02:15 China is watching the U.S. response to Ukraine war 1:04:30 Would Japan jump into a war between the U.S. and China? 1:05:30 Israel's military is using AI for targeting 1:08:30 What is Palantir's role with military applications? 1:10:00 Military systems aren't interconnected for cybersecurity safety 1:11:30 Modern warfare will require a rapid decision making process 1:12:45 Autonomous targeting required to avoid jamming 1:14:15 Modern targeting systems are incredibly advanced 1:16:00 How much is war desensitized by its video game nature? 1:18:00 Recruiting problems for the U.S. military 1:19:15 75% of prime age military recruits don't qualify for service 1:20:45 Military has set up a pre-boot camp for recruits to lose weight 1:22:15 What size of military force do we need? 1:23:45 The fracturing of U.S. alliances in an era of nationalism 1:25:15 Trump scared the Europeans into increasing defense spending 1:27:00 Putin has been clear he wants to reconstitute the Soviet Union 1:27:30 Would Trump defend/liberate the Baltics in an article 5 scenario? 1:28:30 If Europe gets serious about defense, Trump did a good thing 1:29:45 How did defense/military become your beat? 1:31:15 Surviving close calls when covering a war zone 1:32:30 Watching a live execution at the Kabul sports stadium in the 90s 1:33:30 Seeing the jihadi training camps in Afghanistan prior to 9/11 1:34:30 Any desire to cover an active war zone again?1:38:00 Ask Chuck 1:38:15 Book suggestions for 2000 era politics? 1:45:00 Love for the DeMaurice Smith interview 1:46:45 Why isn't the public more up in arms over unilateral tariffs?

Intelligence Squared
What will become of the CIA under President Trump? With Tim Wiener

Intelligence Squared

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 48:23


Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Tim Weiner has been chronicling the history of the CIA for more than two decades. His new book, The Mission charts the agency's successes and failings, from 9-11 to the present day. In this episode, he sat down with Carl Miller to talk about the agency's notorious post 9-11 torture programmes, its key role in supporting Ukraine, the threat posed by China and Russia and the hard job of espionage in an age of technical surveillance. They also discussed the disorientating impact of the Trump administration, and what happens to the CIA when the threat is coming from above.  Tim Weiner is an award-winning author and reporter. The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century is out now.  If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keen On Democracy
How Parents Have Become the Social Media in Their Kids' Lives: So Taking Away Phones Won't Alone Fix the Teen Mental Health Crisis

Keen On Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 48:10


It's become the new orthodoxy: social media is the cause of the epidemic of anxiety amongst adolescents. So the way to fix this is by taking away their smartphones. But according to Pulitzer prize-winning New York Times writer Matt Richtel, things are actually a lot more complicated than blaming everything on digital technology. In fact, we may have got things a bit upside down. In his new book, How We Grow Up, Richtel argues that parents have, ironically, become what he calls "the social media" in their kids' lives. Smartphones enable parents to constantly observe not just their kids' movements but even their thoughts through constant surveillance of grades, texts, and location data. We are, indeed, creating a "surveillance state with our children," he warns - which could be one explanation (amongst many) why today's teens engage in significantly less risky behavior than previous generations. Understanding adolescents might actually require grown-ups to face up to their own parental anxieties. "Love, lead, let go," is Richtel's general advice for parents navigating our brave new world. Adolescence was invented in 1904, he notes, to help young people adapt to the economic complexity of the industrial age. A century later, we all risk becoming adolescents as we struggle to process the rapid change and information overload of our digital age. Everybody needs to learn to grow up. 1. Adolescence is a modern economic invention. Before 1904, there was no period between puberty and adulthood. People hit puberty, entered the workforce, married, and had children quickly. Adolescence emerged because complex economies required time to prepare young people for participation in sophisticated society.2. Parents have become "the original social media." When parents constantly share anxiety at dinner tables about college admissions, economic doom, and life's difficulties, they're flooding their children with the same kind of overwhelming information they criticize social media for providing.3. Technology has created involuntary parental surveillance. Modern tools allow parents to monitor grades, locations, and activities constantly. Richtel argues parents feel "irresponsible" if they don't use these capabilities, creating a surveillance dynamic that previous generations couldn't maintain even if they wanted to.4. Today's teens are actually less risky than previous generations. Contrary to crisis narratives, current adolescents drink less, have less sex, smoke less, and engage in fewer dangerous behaviors than teens in the 1980s and 90s. The anxiety epidemic coincides with decreased risk-taking, not increased recklessness.5. Simply removing phones won't solve the underlying issues. The research on social media's effects is mixed - some users become happier, others more anxious. The real problem may be that attention-grabbing technologies displace activities known to help brain development: sleep, exercise, and in-person community interaction.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Radio Atlantic
A Blueprint for Military Takeovers

Radio Atlantic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 35:48


President Donald Trump recently deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and has talked about federalizing the Guard in other cities across the country. In this episode of Radio Atlantic we talk to Atlantic staff writers Quinta Jurecic and Nick Miroff about which legal barriers might hinder Trump from using the military this way, how he might try to push past the courts, and what role immigration enforcement is playing in the president's plans.  Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You'll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On with Kara Swisher
Cartoons, Capitalism & Censorship: Alison Bechdel & Ann Telnaes on Politics in Art

On with Kara Swisher

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 59:15


How do artists hold the powerful to account? Graphic novelist Alison Bechdel and editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes have been grappling with that question for decades, in their own very different ways.  Bechdel is the creator of the seminal comic strip, “Dykes to Watch out For,” which she self-syndicated for 25 years. She's also the author and illustrator of four graphic novels, including “Fun Home,” which was adapted into a five-time Tony-winning Broadway musical. She is a professor at Yale, and her latest book is Spent.   Telnaes is a two-time Pulitzer winner and the winner of the Herb Block Prize for editorial cartooning in 2023. Earlier this year, she made international headlines after resigning from The Washington Post when her cartoon mocking tech billionaires for bending the knee to President Trump, including Post owner Jezz Bezos, was spiked. She now publishes her work on Substack  Kara, Alison and Ann discuss everything from politics and money in art, to South Park, book bans, drawing Kristi Noem's flowing extensions, art making, and AI drawings.  Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Heat Minute
GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “2001: A Space Odyssey” with Matt Zoller Seitz

One Heat Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 84:12


The bestselling author, Pulitzer finalist, and independent bookseller Matt Zoller Seitz takes a break from his very busy schedule to discuss a movie that not many people talk about, right? I mean, when was the last time you heard anyone talk about Stanley Kubrick's “2001”? Matt also shares some writing tips and talks to us about MZS.press, the online indie arts bookstore.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci
Cancel Culture is Destroying America

Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 36:16


Blake Bailey is the author of biographies of Philip Roth, John Cheever, Richard Yates, and Charles Jackson. He won the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Francis Parkman Prize from the Society of American Historians, a Literature Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He was also a finalist for the Pulitzer and James Tait Black Prizes. A previous memoir, The Splendid Things We Planned, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Autobiography. Get Blake's book "Canceled Lives: My Father, My Scandal, and Me" here: https://amzn.to/3UL09t0 Sol Gittleman is the Alice and Nathan Gantcher University Professor Emeritus at Tufts University, where he taught from 1964 until his retirement in 2015. He served as provost from 1981 to 2002 and has received many awards, fellowships, and honorary degrees for his teaching and service. About the host: Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. He is the host of the podcast Open Book with Anthony Scaramucci. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School, he lives in Manhasset, Long Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaslit Nation
Andor: The Tony Gilroy Interview

Gaslit Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 16:17


"I have friends everywhere." In this special episode, we're joined by Tony Gilroy, the creative force behind the electrifying Star Wars series Andor. Critics and activists on the frontlines in America have praised Andor for its powerful portrayal of resistance, and with Season 2 up for 14 Emmy Awards, it's clear this is no ordinary space opera. Gilroy's vision grounds the story in centuries of history, showing us what it means to resist empire in all its brutality. Andor is an urgent guide for Americans today.  For more than three decades, Gilroy has been shaping modern cinema with blockbusters and fearless storytelling. He gave us Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and wrote and directed the critically acclaimed political thriller Michael Clayton, which earned him Oscar nominations for both screenplay and direction. His credits include Armageddon and the first four entries of the Bourne series (in which he directed the fourth), Devil's Advocate, Dolores Claiborne, The Cutting Edge, State of Play, and many, many other films.  The son of World War II veteran and Tony and Pulitzer-winning playwright and filmmaker Frank Gilroy, and brother to acclaimed film editor John Gilroy and Oscar-nominated writer-director Dan Gilroy (an Emmy-nominated writer on Andor), Tony Gilroy doesn't just tell stories: he builds immersive worlds where power, corruption, and resistance collide, worlds that help us make sense of our own. We're thrilled to welcome him to Gaslit Nation to discuss this dark chapter in America's history and, through his art, remind us of the courage it takes to stand and fight back. For Gaslit Nation listeners who want the full breakdown of the convicted felon/war criminal distraction circus and what comes next for the Free World, our latest salon digs into the Putin-Trump gaslighting sideshow in Alaska and how the war can actually end. You can watch the recording at Patreon.com/Gaslit. Thank you to everyone who makes our independent journalism possible! Don't miss Monday's salon at 4pm ET, only on Patreon, where we'll dive into two powerful films about resisting dictatorship: The Lives of Others and I'm Still Here.  The Lives of Others tells the haunting story of artists defying the East German Stasi, while I'm Still Here tells the story of a woman whose husband is disappeared by Brazil's military dictatorship in the 1970s, and how she transforms her country for the better.  These two films are reminders that light will always defeat darkness: it's just a matter of time, and collective courage and defiance.    Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!   Show Notes:   Trailer: Andor (Season 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE4wxt70aUM   Andor Clip featured in episode: “You're coming home to yourself.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rugpDpd0aV4   'The world is behaving irrationally' - Putin's warm welcome gets cold reaction in Ukraine https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg4mj4011lo   Kremlin critics say Russia is targeting its foes abroad with killings, poisonings and harassment https://apnews.com/article/russia-attacks-poisoning-killing-litvinenko-skripal-5ddda40fd910fe3f8358ea89cb0c49f1?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share   Gaslit Nation Action Guide: https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/action-guide  

Radio Atlantic
Peace in Ukraine Is Not a Real-Estate Deal

Radio Atlantic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 33:22


There was so much symbolism in President Donald Trump's two most recent international summits—in Alaska last week with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and then at the White House this week with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In this episode, we talk with Anne Applebaum, who has been studying Ukraine and Russia for decades and understands their leaders' underlying motivations. And we speak with politics and national-security writer Vivian Salama, who knows what Trump's limitations are and explains what the next possible moves could be. – – –Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You'll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/Listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Radio Atlantic
No Easy Fix | 3. A Golden Opportunity

Radio Atlantic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 38:09


In July, President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for an expansion of involuntary commitment—forcing people into treatment facilities—in response to the homelessness crisis. San Francisco has been attempting such an expansion for the past 19 months. What can the rest of the country learn from California?  This is the final episode in a three-part series from Radio Atlantic, No Easy Fix, about homelessness and addiction in San Francisco. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You'll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at ⁠⁠TheAtlantic.com/listener⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
The Learning Curve: Pepperdine Law's Pulitzer Winner Edward Larson on 100th Anniv. of Scopes Monkey Trial

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 55:41


This week on The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Ret. MN Supreme Court Justice Barry Anderson interview Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Pepperdine Law's, Prof. Edward Larson. Prof. Larson marks the 100th anniversary of the Scopes “Monkey Trial,” a landmark case in America's long-running debate over science, religion, and public education. Drawing on his acclaimed book Summer for the Gods, Prof. Larson […]

The Gist
Sarah Ruhl on Lessons from the Teachers Who Shaped Her

The Gist

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 35:48


Playwright Sarah Ruhl has collected wisdom from her mentors, from Pulitzer winners to driving instructors, in her new book Lessons from My Teachers. She joins Mike to talk about the art of learning, the balance between control and letting go, writing obliquely about grief (sometimes through a dog's eyes), and why you should thank the people who taught you before it's too late. Also, gerbils, almonds, and the occasional vibrator play. Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack

Pablo Torre Finds Out
Athlete Statues, Reviewed by Pulitzer-Winning Art Critic Jerry Saltz (PTFO Vault)

Pablo Torre Finds Out

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 46:35


Not since the Greco-Roman period has sculpture mattered this much in sports. And Jerry Saltz — the Pulitzer Prize-winning senior art critic for New York magazine — has zero idea who Dwyane Wade is. Which is precisely why we asked the erstwhile Jewish Cowboy (we'll explain) to evaluate our athletic Bronze Age, from Michael Jordan to Cristiano Ronaldo. And that's before we get to "I Can't Believe It's Not Pablo (Butter on Gasbag, 2024)." Plus: the conscious uncoupling of art and money, sex workers in Jacksonville, how to make an enemy of envy, and why you can't be a vampire alone.(This episode originally aired December 3, 2024.)• Subscribe to Pablo's Substack for exclusive access, documents and inviteshttps://pablo.show/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pablo Torre Finds Out
Athlete Statues, Reviewed by Pulitzer-Winning Art Critic Jerry Saltz (PTFO Vault)

Pablo Torre Finds Out

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 51:05


Not since the Greco-Roman period has sculpture mattered this much in sports. And Jerry Saltz — the Pulitzer Prize-winning senior art critic for New York magazine — has zero idea who Dwyane Wade is. Which is precisely why we asked the erstwhile Jewish Cowboy (we'll explain) to evaluate our athletic Bronze Age, from Michael Jordan to Cristiano Ronaldo. And that's before we get to "I Can't Believe It's Not Pablo (Butter on Gasbag, 2024)." Plus: the conscious uncoupling of art and money, sex workers in Jacksonville, how to make an enemy of envy, and why you can't be a vampire alone. (This episode originally aired December 3, 2024.) • Subscribe to Pablo's Substack for exclusive access, documents and invites https://pablo.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices