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When President Trump launched his so-called Liberation Day tariffs, he didn't just ignite a global trade war—he may have also triggered yet another constitutional crisis. This week, first an international trade court and then a federal court ruled those tariffs unlawful, striking at the heart of Trump's sweeping claims of executive power under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. But almost immediately, an appeals court hit pause.To help us unpack what these rapid developments mean—not just for trade policy, but for the separation of powers and the future of emergency authority in America—director of Executive Watch, Rob Tracinski, talked to George Mason University law professor, Ilya Somin. Somin is co-counsel in the case and the legal brains behind the lawsuit. They explore whether emergency powers have become a blank check for presidential overreach, and what this case could mean for rebalancing power between Congress and the White House.© The UnPopulist, 2025Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theunpopulist.net

An audio of Ilya Somin's Just Security article, which has become more topical by the day. The title: "What Just Happened: The Invasion Executive Order and Its Dangerous Implications." Somin is a Professor at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, the B. Kenneth Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, and author of Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration and Political Freedom (Oxford University Press).

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Invention in the Bunker: Jiho's Ethical Dilemma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-01-24-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 지하 벙커는 차갑고, 바닥에는 먼지가 가득했다.En: The underground bunker was cold, and the floor was covered with dust.Ko: 회색 콘크리트 벽과 노출된 파이프가 삐걱거렸다.En: The gray concrete walls and exposed pipes creaked.Ko: 형광등은 차가운 빛을 내뿜었고, 벙커 안은 바깥의 설날 축제와는 다른 세계 같았다.En: The fluorescent lights emitted a cold glow, making the bunker feel like a different world compared to the Seolnal festival happening outside.Ko: 지호는 테이블 위에 놓인 회로들과 전선을 바라보았다.En: Jiho stared at the circuits and wires spread across the table.Ko: 그의 눈에는 설렘과 불안이 함께 떠올랐다.En: Thoughts of excitement and anxiety mingled in his mind.Ko: 이번 과학 대회에서 우승하면 모든 것이 달라질 것 같았다.En: Winning this science competition seemed like it could change everything.Ko: 지호는 발명가 같은 면이 있었다.En: Jiho had a knack for being inventive.Ko: 그는 새로운 아이디어로 가득 차 있었고, 항상 다음 프로젝트에 열심이었다.En: He was full of new ideas and always enthusiastic about the next project.Ko: 하지만 이번 프로젝트는 조금 특별했다.En: However, this project was a bit special.Ko: 그는 AI 로봇을 만들고 있었는데, 문제는 그 로봇이 사람의 감정을 분석하고 반응할 수 있다는 것이다.En: He was creating an AI robot, and the issue was that this robot could analyze and respond to human emotions.Ko: 놀라운 성과였지만, 윤리 문제가 걸렸다.En: It was a remarkable achievement, but it raised ethical concerns.Ko: 소민은 지호의 파트너였다.En: Somin was Jiho's partner.Ko: 소민은 지호의 프로젝트가 위험할 수도 있다고 생각했다.En: She thought Jiho's project might be risky.Ko: "지호, 이거 정말 괜찮을까? 사람들이 반대할 것 같아," 그녀는 진지하게 말했다.En: "Jiho, is this really okay? I think people might oppose it," she said seriously.Ko: 지호는 깊게 한숨을 쉬었다.En: Jiho let out a deep sigh.Ko: "알아. 하지만 이 프로젝트로 우리가 인정받을 수 있어. 모두가 우리를 불쌍하게 보지 않을 거야."En: "I know. But this project could earn us recognition. No one will pity us anymore."Ko: "하지만 윤리적인 문제가 있어," 소민은 계속 설득했다. "우리는 책임감을 가져야 해."En: "But there are ethical issues," Somin continued to persuade him. "We need to take responsibility."Ko: 그때, 현우 선생님이 벙커에 들어왔다.En: Just then, Mr. Hyunwoo entered the bunker.Ko: 그는 엄격하기로 유명한 교사였고 항상 규율을 강조했다.En: He was a teacher known for his strictness and emphasis on discipline.Ko: "지호, 소민. 준비는 다 됐니? 곧 시작이야."En: "Jiho, Somin. Are you all set? It's about to start."Ko: 지호는 잠시 고민했다.En: Jiho hesitated for a moment.Ko: 선생님의 말은 압박감으로 다가왔다.En: The teacher's words hit him with pressure.Ko: 과연 그는 자신의 발명품을 있는 그대로 발표할까, 아니면 계획을 변경해야 할까?En: Would he present his invention as it was, or should he change his plan?Ko: 대회가 시작됐다.En: The competition began.Ko: 학생들은 하나둘씩 작품을 발표했다.En: One by one, students presented their creations.Ko: 지호의 차례가 다가왔다.En: Jiho's turn approached.Ko: 심장은 빠르게 뛰었다.En: His heart raced.Ko: 그는 깊이 숨을 들이마셨다.En: He took a deep breath.Ko: "여러분," 지호는 조심스레 말했다. "제가 만든 로봇은 인간의 감정을 이해하려 합니다. 그러나 새로운 방식으로 보여드리겠습니다."En: "Everyone," he began cautiously, "the robot I made seeks to understand human emotions. But I'm going to show it to you in a new way."Ko: 지호는 프로젝트를 윤리적으로 수정하여 발표했다.En: Jiho modified his project ethically for the presentation.Ko: 로봇은 기본적인 감정만 인식하도록 설정되었다.En: The robot was set to recognize only basic emotions.Ko: 발표가 끝나자, 관중들은 박수를 보냈다.En: After his presentation ended, the audience applauded.Ko: 소민과 현우 선생님도 미소 지었다.En: Somin and Mr. Hyunwoo also smiled.Ko: 이날 지호는 우승을 하지 못했지만, 그의 용기와 책임감은 모두에게 감명을 주었다.En: Although Jiho did not win that day, his courage and sense of responsibility left a strong impression on everyone.Ko: 그는 자신의 목표를 성취할 뿐 아니라, 윤리적 책임에 대한 이해도 깊어졌다.En: Not only did he achieve his goal, but his understanding of ethical responsibility deepened as well.Ko: 지호는 벙커 밖으로 나가며 혼자 중얼거렸다. "발명은 사람을 돕기 위한 것이야. 아니면 아무 소용없어."En: As Jiho stepped out of the bunker, he muttered to himself, "Invention is meant to help people. Otherwise, it's meaningless."Ko: 설날의 냄새가 그의 코를 찔렀다.En: The scent of Seolnal pricked his nose.Ko: 이번 겨울은 따뜻하게 느껴졌다.En: This winter felt warm. Vocabulary Words:bunker: 벙커fluorescent: 형광등glow: 빛circuit: 회로knack: 발명가 같은 면inventive: 창의적인enthusiastic: 열심인remarkable: 놀라운ethical: 윤리적인sigh: 한숨responsibility: 책임감strictness: 엄격함discipline: 규율hesitate: 고민하다pressure: 압박감cautiously: 조심스럽게recognize: 인식하다applauded: 박수를 보냈다courage: 용기impression: 감명achievement: 성과analyze: 분석하다oppose: 반대하다recognition: 인정anxiety: 불안modify: 수정하다presentation: 발표invention: 발명품festival: 축제remarkable achievement: 놀라운 성과

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Fluent Fiction - Korean: Kites of Courage: A Seollal Escape at Hangang Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-01-14-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 한강공원은 겨울 하늘을 화려하게 물들이며 각종 연들로 가득 차 있었습니다.En: The Hangang Park was filled with various kites, brilliantly painting the winter sky.Ko: 이 곳은 설날을 기념하여 연날리기 축제가 열리고 있습니다.En: A kite-flying festival was being held here to celebrate Seollal.Ko: 사람들이 두꺼운 코트를 입고 뜨거운 차를 들고 다니면서 날씨의 차가움을 즐기고 있습니다.En: People were enjoying the chill in the air, wearing thick coats and carrying hot tea.Ko: 웃음소리가 공원 가득히 울려 퍼집니다.En: The sound of laughter echoed throughout the park.Ko: 지호는 머뭇거리며 주위의 활기찬 모습을 바라보았습니다.En: Jiho hesitated as he observed the vibrant scene around him.Ko: 그는 일상에서 벗어나고 싶었지만, 그의 마음속에는 두려움이 자리 잡고 있었습니다.En: He wanted to escape his daily routine, but fear lingered in his heart.Ko: 그의 친한 친구 소민은 활기차고 모험을 즐기는 사람입니다.En: His close friend Somin was lively and adventurous.Ko: 그녀는 지호와 그의 사촌 여준을 데리고 축제에 와서 각종 활동에 참여해야 한다고 강조했습니다.En: She insisted that Jiho and his cousin Yeo-jun join her at the festival and take part in various activities.Ko: 여준은 처음으로 서울을 방문했습니다.En: Yeo-jun was visiting Seoul for the first time.Ko: 그는 모든 것에 흥미로워 보였습니다.En: He seemed intrigued by everything.Ko: 손에는 공원 지도가 들려 있고 얼굴에는 기대감이 가득했습니다.En: Holding a park map in his hands, his face was full of anticipation.Ko: 지호는 여준이 이번 경험으로 잊지 못할 추억을 만들기를 바랐습니다.En: Jiho hoped Yeo-jun would create unforgettable memories from this experience.Ko: "자, 지호! 이쪽으로 와. 여준이랑 연 날리기 해보자!" 소민이 외쳤습니다.En: "Come on, Jiho! Over here. Let's fly kites with Yeo-jun!" Somin shouted.Ko: 지호는 잠시 망설였지만, 여준의 설레는 얼굴을 보고 결심했습니다.En: Jiho hesitated for a moment, but seeing Yeo-jun's excited face, he made up his mind.Ko: "좋아, 해보자." 지호는 말을 마치고 용기를 내었습니다.En: "Alright, let's do it." Jiho finished speaking and mustered his courage.Ko: 하지만, 즐거운 순간은 잠시였습니다.En: However, the joyful moment was short-lived.Ko: 여준이 실수로 지호의 지갑을 잃어버린 것입니다.En: Yeo-jun accidentally lost Jiho's wallet.Ko: 지호는 당황했지만, 소민과 여준은 빠르게 대처했습니다.En: Jiho was flustered, but Somin and Yeo-jun reacted quickly.Ko: 그들은 사람들 속을 헤치며 지갑을 찾기 시작했습니다.En: They started searching for the wallet through the crowd.Ko: 한참을 찾은 끝에, 지호는 한 작은 소년이 그의 지갑을 들고 있는 것을 발견했습니다.En: After a long search, Jiho spotted a little boy holding his wallet.Ko: 소년은 지호에게 지갑을 건네며 웃었습니다.En: The boy handed it to Jiho with a smile.Ko: "아저씨, 이것 찾고 있었죠?"En: "Mister, were you looking for this?"Ko: 지호는 감사의 표시로 소년에게 사탕을 주었습니다.En: Jiho expressed his gratitude by giving the boy some candy.Ko: 소민과 여준은 안도의 한숨을 내쉬었습니다.En: Somin and Yeo-jun sighed with relief.Ko: "지호, 이것도 하나의 경험이야. 이렇게 재밌는 것 하지 않으면 지루할 거야."En: "Jiho, this is also an experience. If we don't do these fun things, life would be boring."Ko: 지호는 미소지으며 말했다. "맞아, 내가 너무 조심스러웠나 봐. 함께하는 이 순간이 정말 소중해."En: Jiho smiled and said, "You're right, I guess I was being too cautious. This moment together is truly precious."Ko: 그날 이후, 지호는 더 이상 일상에 갇히지 않기로 마음먹었습니다.En: From that day on, Jiho resolved not to be confined by his daily life.Ko: 그는 새로운 경험을 받아들이고 다른 사람들과의 시간을 소중히 여기게 되었습니다.En: He began to embrace new experiences and cherish time with others.Ko: 그리고 한강공원에서의 그날은 세 사람에게 오래도록 잊지 못할 추억으로 남게 되었습니다.En: And that day at Hangang Park remained an unforgettable memory for the three of them. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: 활기찬hesitated: 머뭇거리며adventurous: 모험을 즐기는insisted: 강조했습니다anticipation: 기대감escape: 벗어나고linger: 자리 잡고mustered: 용기를 내었습니다flustered: 당황했지만gratitude: 감사의 표시cherish: 소중히 여기게confined: 갇히지 않기로unforgettable: 잊지 못할resolve: 마음먹었습니다embrace: 받아들이고brilliantly: 화려하게various: 각종festival: 축제routine: 일상reaction: 대처했습니다search: 찾기 시작했습니다handed: 건네며expressed: 말과 함께resolve: 결심했습니다experience: 경험precious: 정말 소중해memories: 추억lively: 활기차고intrigued: 흥미로워anticipation: 기대감

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Love in the Light: A Seoul Science Museum Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2024-12-29-23-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 겨울의 차가운 바람이 서울의 거리를 휘몰아치고 있었다.En: The cold winter wind was whipping through the streets of Seoul.Ko: 과학 박물관 안은 따뜻했고, 많은 사람들이 새로운 전시를 즐기고 있었다.En: Inside the science museum, it was warm, and many people were enjoying the new exhibit.Ko: 지호는 여전히 새로운 프로젝트에 대한 영감이 필요했다.En: Jiho needed inspiration for his new project.Ko: 그의 일상은 바빴다.En: His daily life was busy.Ko: 하지만 그는 그 복잡한 일상 속에서 누군가 특별한 사람을 만나고 싶다는 은밀한 바람도 있었다.En: However, amid that hectic routine, he had a secret desire to meet someone special.Ko: 지호는 박물관의 상호 작용 전시에 매료되었다.En: Jiho was fascinated by the interactive exhibit at the museum.Ko: 그는 손을 뻗어 빛과 색이 어우러진 장치를 만지고 있었다.En: He reached out to touch a device that blended light and color.Ko: 바로 그때, 소민이 그에게 다가왔다.En: Just then, Somin approached him.Ko: 그녀는 박물관의 큐레이터였다.En: She was the museum's curator.Ko: 그녀는 과학과 예술을 사랑하며, 새로운 전시 아이디어를 찾고 있었다.En: She loved science and art and was looking for new exhibit ideas.Ko: 그녀의 동료 민지가 지호에게 소민을 소개해주었다.En: Her colleague, Minji, introduced Somin to Jiho.Ko: “안녕하세요, 저는 소민입니다. 민지가 소개해줘서 반가워요.”En: “Hello, I'm Somin. Nice to meet you through Minji,” she said.Ko: “안녕하세요, 지호라고 합니다. 전 이 전시 엄청 좋아해요,” 지호가 말했다. 그의 목소리에는 작은 떨림이 있었다.En: “Hello, I'm Jiho. I really like this exhibit,” Jiho replied, with a slight tremble in his voice.Ko: 그는 사람들과 소통하는 것이 서툴렀다.En: He was not very good at communicating with people.Ko: 시간이 지나면서 박물관의 방문객 수는 줄어들고, 저녁이 되자 한층 더 조용해졌다.En: As time passed, the number of visitors at the museum decreased, and by evening it had become quieter.Ko: 지호는 떠나지 않고 박물관에 남았다.En: Jiho didn't leave the museum.Ko: 그는 소민이 전시를 설명하는 모습을 지켜보았다.En: He watched Somin as she explained the exhibit.Ko: 결국 그는 소민에게 조용히 다가갔다.En: Eventually, he quietly approached her.Ko: “이 전시가 정말 인상 깊네요. 이걸 통해 얻고 싶은 바는 무엇인가요?” 지호가 물었다.En: “This exhibit is really impressive. What do you hope to achieve with it?” Jiho asked.Ko: 소민은 미소 지으며 대답했다. “과학과 예술이 함께할 때의 아름다움을 보여주고 싶어요.En: Somin smiled and responded, “I want to show the beauty of science and art together.Ko: 그리고 그것이 사람들에게 영감을 주었으면 해요.”En: And I hope it inspires people.”Ko: 밤이 깊어가고, 대망의 새해가 가까워졌다.En: Night deepened, and the much-anticipated New Year was nearing.Ko: 모두가 밖에서 새해 카운트다운을 기다리고 있었다.En: Everyone was outside, waiting for the New Year countdown.Ko: 지호와 소민은 창가에 나란히 서서 밖의 불꽃놀이를 보았다.En: Jiho and Somin stood side by side by the window, watching the fireworks outside.Ko: “저는 사람들이 서로 연결될 수 있는 작품을 만들고 싶어요,” 지호가 말했다.En: “I want to create works that connect people,” Jiho said.Ko: 소민은 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Somin nodded.Ko: “그게 정말 멋진 목표네요.En: “That's a really wonderful goal.Ko: 저도 사람들이 과학을 통해 새로운 시각을 얻길 바라요,” 소민이 답했다.En: I also hope people gain a new perspective through science,” Somin replied.Ko: 자정이 되자 하늘은 불꽃놀이로 물들었다.En: As midnight arrived, the sky was filled with fireworks.Ko: 그 아름다움은 지호와 소민의 마음까지 따뜻하게 감쌌다.En: That beauty warmed the hearts of Jiho and Somin.Ko: 두 사람은 눈이 마주쳤다.En: Their eyes met.Ko: 그 짧은 순간에 두 사람은 서로에게 깊은 연결을 느꼈다.En: In that short moment, they felt a deep connection with each other.Ko: “새해 복 많이 받으세요. 우리, 다시 만날 수 있을까요?” 지호가 용기를 내어 말했다.En: “Happy New Year. Can we meet again?” Jiho asked, mustering up his courage.Ko: “물론이죠. 연락처 교환해요.” 소민이 미소 지었다.En: “Of course. Let's exchange contact information,” Somin smiled.Ko: 지호는 소민에게 연락처를 주었고, 그들의 이야기는 이제 막 시작되었다.En: Jiho gave Somin his contact information, and their story had just begun.Ko: 불꽃놀이가 잠잠해진 후, 지호는 자신감과 새로운 희망으로 가득 차 있었다.En: After the fireworks had quieted down, Jiho was filled with confidence and new hope.Ko: 그의 마음은 미래에 대한 기대감으로 두근거렸다.En: His heart pounded with anticipation for the future. Vocabulary Words:whipping: 휘몰아치고 있었다curator: 큐레이터interactive: 상호 작용blended: 어우러진fascinated: 매료되었다inspiration: 영감hectic: 복잡한routine: 일상tremble: 떨림communicating: 소통하는impressive: 인상 깊은achieve: 얻고 싶은anticipated: 대망의countdown: 카운트다운fireworks: 불꽃놀이perspective: 시각confidence: 자신감anticipation: 기대감connect: 연결될exhibit: 전시device: 장치explaining: 설명하는midnight: 자정gained: 얻길exchanged: 교환hope: 바람warm: 따뜻한scenery: 아름다움heart: 마음window: 창가

Professor Ilya Somin of George Mason University and the Cato Institute discusses his work in drafting amicus papers in the Kelo case, working with Jane Jacobs, writing a book on Kelo (The Grasping Hand) a decade after the decision, and his current work on the costs of exclusionary zoning. Throughout, Bobby and Prof. Somin discuss the common ground that otherwise-differing philosophies find in property law.   Links: https://www.law.gmu.edu/faculty/directory/fulltime/somin_ilya  https://www.cato.org/people/ilya-somin https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/06/constitutional-case-against-exclusionary-zoning/678659/  https://www.amazon.com/Grasping-Hand-London-Limits-Eminent/dp/022642216X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Av65EcHKeo7CqGfLDs_9-g.tENW9VkASB1jBty2_iVzTu5b5-S5ECKGI_CBiubYZHA&qid=1724864661&sr=1-1 

In this episode of PitchMeNot, host Rahul, alongside guest VC Michael Blakey, delve into the pioneering world of SoMin, an AI-powered SaaS marketing platform founded by Alex Farseev. SoMin distinguishes itself by optimizing digital advertising and competitor monitoring through advanced data analytics, aiming to significantly reduce costs and boost sales for its clients. The podcast covers SoMin's journey, it's product offerings (SoAds and SoMonitor), market fit, and the challenges it aims to address within the ad tech space, highlighting the annual wastage in ad spend and inefficiencies in ad targeting. Alex shares insights on SoMin's traction, revenue models, funding history, and future aspirations, including potential for IPO or acquisition, driven by a passion for transforming the advertising industry through technology. The episode concludes with a VC debrief, evaluating SoMin's pitch, the clarity of the problem statement, the strength of the founding team, product differentiation, and strategic growth plans.00:00 Welcome to Pitch Me Note: The Startup Pitch Podcast00:12 Introducing Today's Guests and Startup Focus00:42 Diving Deep into SoMin: The AI-Powered Ad Tech Platform01:25 Exploring the Core Problem SoMin Solves01:51 Target Customers and Product Offerings02:44 SoMin's Traction and Funding Journey04:14 The Founder's Journey: From Developer to CEO05:52 Achieving Customer Savings and Business Metrics07:50 Customer Acquisition Strategies and Sales Cycle Insights09:36 Leveraging Technology for Competitive Advantage10:53 Funding Goals and the Vision for Growth14:44 Transforming the Advertising Industry: A Visionary Goal16:46 Staying Ahead in the Fast-Paced Ad Tech Landscape19:31 Navigating Data Challenges in Marketing19:45 The Importance of Staying Relevant and Innovative20:19 Addressing the Rising Costs of Customer Acquisition21:12 Strategic Ad Scaling and Performance Marketing Insights21:58 Post-Pitch Debrief and Analysis22:09 Evaluating the Problem Statement and Market Fit25:54 Investor's Perspective on Ad Tech and Team Dynamics35:20 Final Thoughts and Investment Considerations

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The Rational Egoist: Liberty at the Border – A Constitutional Debate with Ilya Somin In this compelling episode of The Rational Egoist, Michael Liebowitz sits down once again with Professor Ilya Somin, a renowned legal scholar from George Mason University and the B. Kenneth Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies at The Cato Institute. This time, the spotlight is on the heated constitutional dispute between Texas and the federal government over border control and immigration policies. Professor Somin brings his profound knowledge of constitutional law to dissect the complexities of this contentious issue. The discussion kicks off with an overview of the dispute's origins, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the constitutional arguments at play. Somin provides a balanced analysis of the powers vested in states versus the federal government, examining how this balance affects the management of border security and immigration. Throughout the episode, Liebowitz and Somin engage in a thought-provoking dialogue on the implications of this conflict for individual rights, state sovereignty, and national integrity. They delve into the potential outcomes of the dispute, considering its impact on the broader debate over immigration reform and the role of the federal government in enforcing border policies.Listeners will gain insights into the legal frameworks that govern state-federal relations, as well as the philosophical underpinnings that guide interpretations of the Constitution in the context of modern challenges. This episode not only sheds light on a pressing legal battle but also encourages a reflection on the principles of liberty, governance, and the rule of law in the United States. Join The Rational Egoist for an episode that promises to enrich your understanding of the constitutional landscape, offering clarity on a complex issue that continues to shape the nation's political and legal discourse. Whether you're a legal aficionado or a concerned citizen, this discussion with Ilya Somin is not to be missed. Michael Leibowitz, host of The Rational Egoist podcast, is a philosopher and political activist who draws inspiration from Ayn Rand's philosophy, advocating for reason, rational self-interest, and individualism. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to a prominent voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities highlights the transformative impact of embracing these principles. Leibowitz actively participates in political debates and produces content aimed at promoting individual rights and freedoms. He is the co-author of “Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime” and “View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty,” which explore societal issues and his personal evolution through Rand's teachings.Explore his work and journey further through his books:“Down the Rabbit Hole”: https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X“View from a Cage”: https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj

ふんどし姿の男衆が護符の入った麻袋を激しく奪い合う「蘇民袋争奪戦」、１７日午後、岩手県奥州市ふんどし姿の男衆が護符の入った麻袋を奪い合う奇祭「蘇民祭」が１７日、岩手県奥州市の黒石寺で開かれた。 The major Somin-sai festival with a history of over 1,000 years was held for the last time at a Buddhist temple in the northeastern prefecture of Iwate on Saturday.

The major Somin-sai festival with a history of over 1,000 years was held for the last time at a Buddhist temple in the northeastern prefecture of Iwate on Saturday.

Getting' Salty Experience Podcast Ep. 184Be sure and join us with our special guest, 30 year Veteran, FDNY RESCUE 2 Lieutenant Paul Somin. Paul did some time with the Nassau County Sheriff's Department in 1985. Appointed to FDNY September 14th 1987, Assigned to Engine Company 34. -Transferred to 45 Engine in February, 1989 -Transferred to 58 Truck in May, 1990 - In July of 1992 - Squad 41 (OS) - In August of 1996 - Rescue 2 (OS) - In 2004 - Promoted to Lieutenant in 28 truck - In 2008 Transferred back to Rescue 2 as the Lt. - Retired in February 2017 We are excited to hear his stories, especially from one of the most tragic days the city experienced in 1990. Paul was the NOZZLE MAN at the Happy Land Social Club fire. Sharing his experience from that job will have you on the edge of your seat !!!!! Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET. You can also listen to our podcast………We are on all the players!! #lovethis job #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #oldschool #firefighters YouTube.com/gettinsaltyexperience @fdnyrescue2 #rescue2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.

In a conversation between Joe Selvaggi and George Mason law professor Ilya Somin, Somin presents his viewpoint on the moral and strategic case for allowing free emigration of Palestinian refugees from the conflict zone to bolster Israel's fight against Hamas terrorism.   Guest: Ilya Somin is Professor of Law at George Mason University. His research focuses […]

In a conversation between Joe Selvaggi and George Mason law professor Ilya Somin, Somin presents his viewpoint on the moral and strategic case for allowing free emigration of Palestinian refugees from the conflict zone to bolster Israel's fight against Hamas terrorism.

On this episode, George Mason Law's Ilya Somin joins me and UVA Law students Joseph Camano ('24) and Dennis Ting ('24) to discuss the full implications of "My Body, My Choice." Somin argues that the principle has implications that go far beyond abortion (including paying kidney donors, and abolishing the draft and mandatory jury service) and that both liberals and conservatives are inconsistent in their application. ILYA SOMIN is Professor of Law at George Mason University and the B. Kenneth Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute. His research focuses on constitutional law, property law, democratic theory, federalism, and migration rights.  He is the author of  Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom (Oxford University Press, 2020, revised and expanded edition, 2021), Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government is Smarter (Stanford University Press, revised and expanded second edition, 2016), and The Grasping Hand: Kelo v. City of New London and the Limits of Eminent Domain (University of Chicago Press, 2015, rev. paperback ed., 2016), co-author of A Conspiracy Against Obamacare: The Volokh Conspiracy and the Health Care Case (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013), and co-editor of Eminent Domain: A Comparative Perspective (Cambridge University Press, 2017).  Democracy and Political Ignorance has been translated into Italian and Japanese. Further Reading:Ilya Somin bio, George Mason Law SchoolIlya Somin, Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government is Smarter (Stanford University Press, revised and expanded second edition, 2016)Ilya Somin,  Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom (Oxford University Press, 2020, revised and expanded edition, 2021)

Offering up the best customer experience is about combining the human-to-human connection with technology.  Somin Tong, Head of Marketing and Communications discusses the exciting innovations and solutions that SPARK EPoS is bringing to the hospitality industry. SPARK EPoS is a smart hospitality technology company that provides cloud-based solutions, including robotics, to increase efficiency and profits for businesses like restaurants, cafes, bars, and hotels. They offer a range of services, all with the aim of enhancing the guest experience and an emphasis that Spark's technology is not meant to replace human staff but rather complement their work. To expand their reach, Spark employs online marketing strategies like SEO, content marketing, and social media engagement, while also leveraging offline channels such as industry events and exhibitions to encourage lead generation and partnership building, recognizing the importance of offline engagement and networking. In combination with relying on referrals from satisfied customers and partners, their website is a central hub to showcase their smart hospitality solutions and drive growth, emphasizing their key benefits.

The Rational Egoist: Unraveling the Federal Indictment of Donald Trump with Prof. Ilya Somin. Join host Michael Leibowitz in an insightful conversation with Professor Ilya Somin as they delve into the complex details surrounding the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump. In this thought-provoking episode, they explore the events leading up to the indictment, specifically focusing on Trump's alleged possession of classified documents that were discovered at his Mar-a-Lago resort by the FBI. Somin, a distinguished law professor and expert in constitutional studies, sheds light on the legal implications of Trump's actions and the potential violation of laws pertaining to classified information. The discussion centres on the distinction between a president's discretionary power over documents and the standard procedure of declassification upon leaving office, highlighting the possible legal ramifications of Trump's refusal to return the documents. By examining the hypothetical scenario of Trump returning the documents, Leibowitz and Somin assess the likelihood of an indictment and the necessity of a special investigation. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of this high-profile case and explore the intricate legal aspects that surround it on The Rational Egoist with host Michael Leibowitz. Michael Liebowitz is a philosopher, political activist, and host of the Rational Egoist podcast. He is a passionate advocate of reason and his views have been heavily influenced by the philosopher Ayn Rand. Liebowitz has dedicated his life to promoting its principles of rational self-interest, individualism, and reason. In addition to his work as a podcast host, Liebowitz is also a prominent spokesperson for the Libertarian Party for Connecticut - USA and has been involved in a number of political debates advocating for individual rights and freedoms through his YouTube videos and interviews. Liebowitz's life story is a testament to the transformative power of the writings of Ayn Rand. After spending 25 years in prison, he was able to turn his life around by embracing the principles of rational self-interest and morality espoused by Ayn Rand. He has since become an influential voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities, using his own experience to inspire others to live their lives in accordance with reason, individualism, and self-interest. Liebowitz is also the co-author of "Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime," a book that explores the ways in which misguided societal attitudes towards punishment and rehabilitation have led to a rise in crime and recidivism. In addition to his work in politics and philosophy, Liebowitz is a regular guest on the Todd Feinburg show at WTIC, where he provides expert commentary on a range of political and social issues.

Welcome to our hebdomadal show that looks back over the past seven days and this episode it's the return of the totally brilliant Ben Harnwell! As the international editor for Steve Bannon's War Room and the host of War Room: Rome, who better to talk us through what has captured his attention, piqued his interest or made his blood boil in the news, media and tabloids, including... - De-dollarization's moment might finally be here. A BRICS Currency Could Shake the Dollar's Dominance. - Yuan overtakes dollar to become most-used currency in China's cross-border transactions. - Average rents for properties across Britain have hit a new record high. - MSM is Dead: Tucker Carlson departs Fox News. - Lolz... Vice President Joe Biden launches 2024 re-election campaign. - Cocktails, oysters and air raid sirens, war hasn't soured Kyiv's taste for the good life. - Former Tory MP Andrew Bridgen expelled permanently from The Conservative Party. - Safe and Effective? What it's like to live with vaccine injury? - Conservative Anglicans reject the Church of England and the Archbishop of Wokeness..... sorry, I mean Canterbury! In the two years between December 2006 and December 2008, Benjamin Harnwell was engaged in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Dignity, consulting widely with various experts around the world. This work was drawn to a conclusion on 8 December 2008, when (with Gay Mitchell MEP) he founded the European Parliament's Working Group on Human Dignity (of which he remains Honorary Secretary); and on the same date, simultaneously established (with Nirj Deva MEP) the Dignitatis Humanae Institute (of which he is Director). The Working Group was publicly launched on 25 March 2009 by European Parliament Speaker Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering MEP (now a Patron of the Dignitatis Humanae Institute). The DHI has since been engaged in launching parallel parliamentary working groups on human dignity in various legislatures around the world, all based on the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Dignity. Ben was the Chief of Staff to Nirj Deva MEP until the end of 2010, since which point he is now based permanently in Rome, directing the development of the DHI. When involved in politics, he was an active member of the British Conservative Party for over 15 years. Benjamin identifies himself philosophically as an Austro-libertarian, co-founding (with Vincent de Roeck) the European Parliament's Mises Circle, which exists to promote greater recognition of the Austrian School of Economics; he also co-founded the international Right Approach Group (with Patrick Barron), to explore free-market solutions to contemporary problems. In 2002 and 2004, Ben was seconded to Colombo as Special Advisor to Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. H.E. Mons. Sánchez Sorondo, Bishop Chancellor of the Pontifical Academies of Science and Social Sciences, appointed Ben External Counsellor in 2016. Since February 2018 Harnwell, as director of the DHI, is also the director of the Abbey of Trisulti, founded in AD 1204 and National Monument of Italy since 1873. From October 2021 to date Ben serves as international editor at “Steve Bannon's War Room” and host of "War Room: Rome" on the number 1 ranked US political podcast. Join Ben for his daily analysis on “Steve Bannon's War Room” and on Monday-Thursday hosting 'War Room: Rome' live on GETTR and Rumble https://warroom.org/ Follow Ben on..... GETTR https://gettr.com/user/harnwell TWITTER https://twitter.com/ben_harnwell?s=20&t=lyY0pPen6Hs7_y2SxnAX4g Originally broadcast live 29.4.23 Transcript available on our Substack... https://heartsofoak.substack.com/ *Special thanks to Bosch Fawstin for recording our intro/outro on this podcast. Check out his art https://theboschfawstinstore.blogspot.com/ and follow him on GETTR https://gettr.com/user/BoschFawstin and Twitter https://twitter.com/TheBoschFawstin?s=20  To sign up for our weekly email, find our social media, podcasts, video, livestreaming platforms and more... https://heartsofoak.org/connect/ Please subscribe, like and share! Transcript (Hearts of Oak) Today, it is always good to have the international editor of Steve Bannon's War Room and host of War Room Room, and that is Ben Harnwell himself. Ben, thank you for joining us tonight. (Ben Harnwell) Thanks, Peter. It's a great pleasure, privilege and honour to be invited back onto the show. Well, you were so good last time, you have to come on again. So I thoroughly enjoy watching you on War Room. Obviously, you can catch Ben @Harnwell on GETTR, is the best place to find him, and you can see his regular contributions on War Room. Ben, I thought we'd first just play a little clip of the long interview with Steve K. Bannon and President Trump. Let me bring this up and just play a little bit at the beginning, and then we can discuss this. (video plays) President Trump, thank you very much. Thank you. This book, I think, for people that know and love you is what, what people have been waiting for, because it shows you prior to you being president. And you've got what I call the great and the good of the late 20th century and early 21st century. It's everywhere. It's entertainment, it's media, it's sports, religious figures, and you've got, you know, their letters to you, your correspondent back, the great photography, but then the special is your commentary and observations. How did you come up with the idea? Why did you want to do this? So a group of people got to see in my office, I have stacks and stacks of letters from really famous people. And they say very diverse, okay, very diverse, like actors and crazy people. Probably I shouldn't say this, probably mobsters. And, you know, we had sort of everyone yet boxers, but we had everybody and, and Richard Nixon and politicians, famous politicians and some really good ones and very personal letters. And they saw this and they said, you got to be, and they started looking and Sergio, who you just had on is terrific. Fantastic. Started looking at these letters he said these letters are incredible. I had two women, Norma who passed away but she was with me for many years and she was a fantastic woman and she worked with a young woman named Rona, Rona, Rona Graff And between the two of them, they love to save letters. And every letter was saved and preserved and beautiful and wrapped up. And all of a sudden we saw these boxes full of letters and Sergio and his staff, they went through them. They said, you're not going to believe some of these letters. Like getting a letter from Rosie O'Donnell, who was in love. I don't want to say that in the true sense of the word, but you know, she really liked me a lot. Whoopi Goldberg. By the way, Alec Baldwin, it's the whole, it's all this kind of graciousness, gratitude and class. But not just running for office, because we've got Cuomo, I'll talk to you about that. It's what you stood for when you ran for office. That's what separated it out. I want to go just to some of the, I think some of the ones that are best at the beginning. Talk to me.... Now, Ben, we could go through all of that, but that would miss out your input. But that is available on War Room GETTR. It is available on War Room Rumble. But of course, Steve's time in the White House with President Trump, I mean, tell us your perspective of course of that interview as someone who is working with Steve, working with the War Room. Tell us your thoughts about it.   I loved that interview. I was watching it was late at night obviously here in Europe when that came out as it was for you. But I was on my seat. But this was I think the old Donald Trump, that we haven't really, relaxed, totally comfortable in his own skin, that we, I don't really know if we've seen it since the 2016 cycle. He was absolutely, it's perfect. A lot of inside details, you know, with his negotiations with Emmanuel Macron. Well there weren't many negotiations, Macron was totally rolled, but sort of inside goss on these one-on-one trade negotiations was just absolutely fascinating. And then of course you heard the, we had the exchange there with Steve and President Trump talking, and about you know how all these A-listers were corresponding with him from the 80s onwards in very warm terms. People like, they've just nominated Rosie O'Donnell and Alec Baldwin and what have you, and you sort of realize it's not, there's an element of course that when Trump declared his, when he came down the escalator and declared he was going to be a candidate, Yeah, fair enough. That is a pivot point between his relationship and all the celebrities who'd been cultivating him, because obviously he's a very rich guy, right, that had been cultivating him. And he's very well known for being a generous benefactor as well. So it's understandable that a lot of people would have been cultivating his friendship. You know, and as Steve mentioned that interview, what comes across is the respect and the warmth that these people had towards him. And that's absolutely true. And it's true that when Trump aligned himself with the America First Movement, and in fact takes the banner in his own hand and takes it forward, that a lot of that change. I sort of think though, and as much as that is true, there's something else going on, as well in that story and that's a lot of this opposition, you know, the people like Baldwin and Rosie O'Donnell, they're pivoted from warmth, respectful friendship to absolute Trump derangement syndrome and there's an element of that. But you know, Peter, I also think I think this thing, this book illustrates something else. A lot of that antipathy is just fake. These Hollywood A-listers and the celebrities who start foaming at the mouth, at the name Donald Trump, it's fake. They're all doing it because they believe, because they know nothing about politics. They have no, you know, they really don't understand, you know, they don't see, they don't understand as acute observers of politics should do, international affairs and economics as a relationship between cause and effect. And when you're looking at effect, you need to trace back and find out what that cause is. If you want to deal with it, you can't just stand there at an award ceremony and vote to a certain thing that you've done something about it. So obviously these people know literally zero about politics or current affairs, but they all, there's a lot of peer pressure and these people are very shallow and narcissistic and they fall in line. They take the line that's given to them and they quite happily fall in it. I don't see, Peter, what the explanation is, to go from, as this book is a testament of, from that degree of affection to Trump derangement syndrome. the opposition that we see, and which is very influential. People are, in the social media age, they are enormously influenced by influencers and celebrities. And I don't know, perhaps it's salutary to take a moment and stop and just realize that a lot of this is just absolutely fake, which is why they, why on the very rare occasion, Peter, that these people are held to account and to ask to expand on their opposition, they, you know, they stumble and stammer, they're in the mumble tank because they can't actually explain the reason for the emotional intensity of their supposed opposition. But look, the interview, it was based around this book and the correspondence within it, but it's actually far more than that. It was a real, you know, I don't think, Peter, that Donald Trump has allowed an interview at like basically one and a half hour full-length interview in this way with anyone since, no, not since leaving office, since declaring his candidacy, I certainly can't remember it, and most of the interviews, because you know, unlike President Biden, President Trump is quite happy to submit himself to hostile questioning. This was actually really unique in interviews so many regards because you don't have that superficial mainstream media attempt to virtue signal your opposition to Trump when you're interviewing him in the questions. So that doesn't make a show in. So actually you get it's Donald Trump with his former chief strategist going through and actually intelligently talking about so many things from Ukraine to Biden, to immigration, to the economy, without just the sheer waste of time, this fake antipathy it brings to it. So I would strongly, strongly, strongly, strongly, strongly recommend to anyone watching this weekly review with us now, to go on to either Steve Bannon's GETTR account or the War Room account. We've got a great selection, I'm going to be pushing some out in the next 24 hours on my own account, great selection of highlights from that interview and I can't recommend it more because it really shows you Donald Trump in the most, you know, the most human and approachable light. And we're starved of that, thanks to the mainstream media filter. I don't know what you thought about that interview, but I was just captivated by the whole thing. I agree. And for the sake of time, I'll just say it was great to have, obviously, President Trump knows Steve Bannon, Steve knows Trump. And to have that conversation with two friends is different from a normal interview where the people don't know each other. So that level of familiarity brings a conversation amongst friends. And I think the viewer gets an insight into that connection. But we could talk about that for the rest of the evening. I will leave it to the viewers if they haven't already watched it to make sure they do watch it because it is an interview amongst two friends. And in that connection, you get to see a lot and learn a lot of things from that. Peter, can I just add to that before we move on?   Of course you can. That's absolutely true. Because of the intimate sort of atmosphere of it between, as you say, two people, two friends, two colleagues who work together, obviously, on the campaign in 2016. Part of, you know, because of that intimacy there, that, you know, it wasn't so much of a formal, hostile interview, but I don't know about you Peter, but I got the impression as if I was sort of eavesdropping at some point on, you know, There are two people who know one another who are having a private chat in the corner of a bar, and you're just listening and eavesdropping in on some of what they were saying. Because there were some unguarded moments, but people need to go and watch it. I agree. It felt as though you're intruding on a private conversation. I get that 100 percent. I did feel that as well. It felt a bit bad. Well, it's there for all to see. But yeah, that's there for all to see, the viewers and listeners go to war room on GETTR or on rumble and you can watch the whole interview but moving on to other events because uh President Trump that will be over the next 18 months so you're going to get a lot of that don't you worry but moving on to the economics and this is a intriguing story. A BRICS currency could shake the dollar's dominance. De-dollarization movements might finally be here. And the first part of his talk of a de-dollarization is in the air. Last month, the New Delhi, Alexander Babakov, deputy chairman of Russia's State Duma, said that Russia is now spearheading the development of a new currency. It is to be used for cross-border trade by the BRICS nations, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. And it is intriguing to see this change in, I guess, geopolitical financial control away from the power of the US dollar over to other economies that are actually growing much faster and taking on a bigger market share. And we've heard, I guess, the death kneel of the dollar many times. What are your thoughts on this Ben? Well, actually, we discussed this on the War Room earlier on in the week. I'll make some different points this evening from what I made before. My first observation is that you're looking at the countries here, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and you've got Saudi Arabia as well sort of sitting in the side-lines. These are countries which have rivalries and mutual distrusts between them and Joe Biden is a pretty bad president. But the formation of BRICS, I think it was actually launched by Lula himself some 10 years ago when he was last in power, What a whole succession of incompetent and hubristic US administrations have succeeded in doing, is giving the glue to these disparate countries to come together and start working now on our trading area come eventual currency union, specifically because they distrust the United States so much. And this isn't a distrust towards the American people. It's a distrust towards the CIA. The meddling in their own international domestic politics, the military industrial complex, the whole of the warmongering, the endless warmongering. It's a persistent distrust of that, that has brought these countries together to overcome their, as I say, their mutual suspicions and distrust, but to work together. And I have to say, even though, you know, you and I were both fans of very, very, very, very strong allies of the American people, but the damage that its corrupt MIC regime has been doing for decades to the detriment of the American people, the distrust that has generated in these countries is not exactly Peter, out of place. That is, they have good reason and to want to work together because the military industrial complex is out of control. And yeah, so that's really my point here. It will be to the detriment of the American people eventually, the loss of the dollars, the international currency of settlement. And that will, that, you know, because once that evaporates, the demand to hold dollars internationally by central banks will diminish. And then of course, then America will be held by the ordinary laws of economic reality when it comes to printing money as all other countries are. And that will hit the American people very hard. They've been protected to somewhat for the last 70 years from those consequences. So on the one hand, this move isn't to be welcomed from the perspective of the American people, but it is to be understood, and by understood I mean the lessons are to be learned just how bad the US meddling in other countries abroad has been. Well, that was on the BRICS country, and then this story is specifically on China. This is from Reuters. The UN overtakes dollar to become most-used currency in China's cross-border transactions. And there, the UN became the most widely used currency for cross-border transactions in China in March, overtaking the dollar for the first time, and talks about the difference in payments. And this is, again, interesting. It is the rise of China and their global influence. We've seen it militarily. We've seen it economically. And this is more of the power of their own currency, which then cuts out the ability of the US to have influence. So this kind of builds on the BRICS story, specifically looking at China. Yeah, absolutely it does. It's important to remember, but you know, just weaning back to BRICS for a moment, that when Bolsonaro was president of Brazil, he tacked a very, very different line. He was very hostile to China and very close to the United States. And because Biden is basically a cretin, he believed that it would be better in US interests to have a hard-line pseudo-communist like Lula as president of Brazil, rather than another Trump type of nationalist. You know, and you just, you wonder what is the nature of political calculation going on in those around the leader of the free world to do that because the first thing Lula has done is pivoted straight back to Beijing, to the detriment of the United States and you think basically, the ruling class, that parasitical class that is running the United States into the ground, are they actually being bought off by another country, hostile to the United States' interest. I mean is it possible to be in innocence that incompetent? Yeah it makes you wonder what is happening and we're all witnessing that change of the guard I think on the economic world stage. I'm on of course why not with Biden completely incompetent and the chaos that he is putting to the US economy and Ben you and I watch from a distance but for all our American viewers they're suffering the consequences of that. But this here's a story about the impact of the economic changes, impact on inflation and many other aspects and I think wherever you are in the world you will read this story with understanding probably similar to what is happening in your part of the world, wherever you're watching. But this is on Sky News. Average UK rents hit record two and a half thousand pounds in London amid property shortage. A report by Rightmove gives some hope of an easing ahead as higher mortgage rates alongside the cost of living crisis all combine to squeeze affordability. And the cost of living crisis simply with going and filling up your shopping basket is crazy, certainly in the UK, with basic food items up 30, 40%. If you think any dairy products, it's certainly 40%. And then I know talking to individuals about renting and they just sign the contract each year because it just goes up by 15, 20%. And of course, private landlords, landlords being punished. So those private homes being taken off. But Ben, I think wherever our viewers are watching, it's something that we are all facing, the impact on inflation, impact on rising living costs, and people have to make very difficult decisions. Yeah, this is a complex issue. And at some elemental level, there is a mismatch as this article suggests that you have in front of us, between supply and demand. I would say that, and you mentioned it, and the Daily Telegraph has been quite strong on this over recent months as well. I would say that looking at the supply part of this problem, it's a target, and it has been, I think, for centuries in the UK, for the middle class to own property in order to let, as you know, there's not the safest houses, but if you need to invest, invest it in a house, put it out to let, and that ought to be relatively secure as a potential source of future income. What the government is doing, in its infinite incompetence, is, you know, because it's trying to be populist, but it's mushing it all up. It's actually making it very difficult for landlords to let properties with any degree of confidence in future returns. I'm not saying the UK is moving back to the era of rent controls, but it's not far from that. You know, tenants have ever more rights. You know, for example, if I've understood this correctly, Peter, when leases are up now, it's not, or the legislative plan is to make it very difficult for landlords to kick tenants out. And that tenants will have a guaranteed right on terms of negotiating rent and all the rest of it. So the consequence of that, obviously, is that if you have a property, you just won't put it out to let until the chaos and the uncertainty has sorted itself out. You know, and that further down the line creates the supply problems that we have now. It's not as if the UK population has expanded exponentially. Obviously, a lot of illegals flooding in every day, that's absolutely true, but they're not coming in looking to rent property. They don't need to, because they're being put up by courtesy of the taxpayer in our best hotels. No, this is a different issue. And I rather guess that if you, as I was talking about cause and effect earlier, if we follow this back far enough, we will find the culprit is being previous intervention and legislation by a pseudo populist government of whatever description, because we have a uni party in the UK as they do in the States. And that will be the fundamental cause I think of the supply shortage right now.   Yes the frustration whenever the government get involved in things then you think oh this can only go one way and that's problematic. Moving on to the probably the big story of the week and that is Tucker Carlson, so going stateside again although Tucker's influence is worldwide literally. This is the Los Angeles Times, one of the developments of it, although there have been many developments since, and this is Tucker Carlson Departs Fox News, pushed out by Rupert Murdoch. And if I can just read this, Tucker Carlson, the provocative, provocative? Conservative prime-time host who sustained Fox News as a ratings juggernaut, has been forced out of the network. Fox News announced the stunning departure of his top-rated host on Monday with no explanation, but people familiar with the situation who are not authorized to comment publicly said the decision to fire Carlson came straight from Fox News chairman Rupert Murdoch with input from board members and other Fox core executives. Ben, this must go down is probably the worst business decision of all time. You do not sack the person who brings in the ratings. And what are your thoughts on watching this car crash that we are seeing at Fox News?   Well, the first thing to do here is I think tip one's hat to Steve Bannon's insight on this, which is that this is really part of the Murdoch family trying to tilt the game away from Donald Trump in 2024. And I think there's obviously some truth in that and I think Murdoch's personal contempt for Donald Trump is so great that he is willing to take the hit to his family's fortunes in order to do that, because Fox was in the 2016 cycle a pretty important pillar in Trump's armoury. So that's the first point. The second point that I would make is that this is sort of, It really illustrates to the extent in which Fox Media Corporation is a controlled opposition. And therefore, for people who are angered by that realisation, it ought to be a further push to start checking out the alternative media, Peter, your program, The War Room, and things like that, that are taking place outside of, the cable news networks lock grip on the official narrative, that's a good thing. You know, in a problem, you know, in a certain sense, it's great when you have a dominant monoculture. It's great for, and the worst competition as possible, it's great for, it's a great opportunity for rivals to come up and make a huge splash in terms of influence and audience share in very short time. And I think that's what we're seeing. Oh really, and it's exciting to see where Tucker will go, today I think that Jim Hoff and Gateway Pundit wrote that Newsmax had offered him a colossal contract. But I've been intrigued to watch. Obviously, the reach the War Room have is huge. There are other programs out there. And it will be, I mean, the world is Tucker's oyster. And I'm thinking, well, he's been fairly honest, but I'm assuming he has been partially constrained by Fox News. So whenever you have an unconstrained Tucker Carlson, this is going to be phenomenal. So I think we're all watching in this space to see what develops from this. Look, Petey, you and I, we're both active in the same media circles. I don't know anybody else on Fox that has any resonance in our circles beyond Tucker Carlson. I'd never, you know, there are some other presenters on there that are more or less, no, they're less, they are just less interesting. But nobody, nobody, you know, and I'm consumed by following the news sort of 18 hours a day. And I have been doing it full-time for 18 months. Nobody, not a single person, you know, half of all, if I were to say all I do is sit down and communicate with other journalists, it's an exaggeration, but there's some truth there. Nobody in 18 months has ever sent me a Sean Hannity text saying, or Cliff, saying, Harnwell, you must see this. You must see what Hannity, it's never happened. No one else on Fox has any resonance whatsoever outside of the Fox ecosystem. Tucker Carlson did. And I, you know, their loss will be, it might be Chris Ruddy's gain, we'll find out. But it will be someone's gain. Completely. And let's, I see that Paul Lee, just watching on Facebook, says they took Tucker out in a desperate attempt to stop Trump. I think you could be bang on the money with that. And of course, the good news, the strange news, Tucker going actually wasn't necessarily bad news, because he was released by the constraints, I guess, of a massive network. The other gift to us all was that, yes, it is wonderful. It has been announced that President Joe Biden launches his 2024 re-election campaign. This is on the BBC News, obviously everywhere. He announced he'll be running for 2024, setting the stage for a potential rematch with Donald Trump. The good news is that Vice President Kamala Harris will once again be his running mate. I mean, what could be better? And of course, Mr Biden, 80, is already the oldest president in US history, is likely to face questions about his age throughout the campaign. He would be 86 after finishing his second full term in 2029. And I don't think he knows what day of the week it is, where he is, or what is happening to him. But Dr Jill looks after him, I believe, in there in the White House. But, Ben, we expected this to come and I'm intrigued to how the Democrat party respond because surely they can't watch, can't want an increpid, sadly, deficient individual running for president and leading the Democrat party. So what are your thoughts on this? Well, you know, erm, I tell you, I was rather sorry for that sort of, for that angry old man, angry corrupt old man in the Oval Office when he broke this news, because it was immediately bounced off the press the following day by the Tucker Carlson sacking. It had a lot less residents, because that really sort of, it was the Tucker Carlson thing, that sort of really dominated the following 48 hours of press. And the Biden campaign, it was a bit like, oh, yawn from the world's media. Now you said that the Democrats can't be too happy to see him declaring for 2024. Well you know the Democrats aren't the only ones. I've got something here. This I think was pushed out by Gallup, there's been a fall in the world's approval ratings, considered approval rating of the US president over the last two years. Let me give you the figures. Right now, this is like Gallup spoke to 140 countries over the course of 2022. And they say that the median global approval rating of US leadership has fallen from 49% to 41%. Over the 18 months of Biden's administration. And as a comparison, Donald Trump was at 31%. And Obama, his second year rating was 47%. Well, at the rate Biden is collapsing, he's going to be on Trump's ratings by the start of a potential second term, which will never happen. Anyway, and that makes you think that, you know, we were promised so much difference when the adults were going to return to the room, weren't we, Peter? You know, when we were promised a return of normalcy, we were told repeatedly how the rest of the world was looking aghast, at Donald Trump's administration. And my reflection on this point, Peter, is this, that Biden isn't in free fall. I mean, I personally, half of me says that the country has no need to pay attention to what other countries are thinking of it anyway, right? But he's not in free fall because he's been pushing America first agenda and that's been putting everyone else's nose out of joint. That was the issue with Donald Trump, right? Of course the rest of the world hated him because he was pushing America's interests left, right and centre when it came to NATO subscription membership or trade agreements. Trump was trying to put America first in every single instance and all the other countries had had a free reign for decades to push their countries first and treat United States like a fool. So you can understand why the other countries weren't so happy. People are by Biden's international approval ratings are in free fall because of his incompetence and hubris. And because you won't see this read on the mainstream American media but the rest of the world isn't as nearly gung-ho about this war in Ukraine for example as the media in America likes to push, and this is reflected in these ratings. I just wanted, you know, I just thought that is, I think, if we're going to talk about, as I say, it's almost beer talk, talking about, you know, if we're at a pub having a pint talking about a second Biden administration, it's not going to happen. For a number of reasons it won't happen, but were it to happen, this is the sort of thing that the consequences are. And there are different ways of rating America's standing in the rest of the world. One of them, one, you know, you can be hated but feared, and you could be hated and just treated with irrelevance and contempt. And those are basically the two different approaches between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Well, moving on to, you mentioned Ukraine, and let's look at this. This was an intriguing, it was from the 15th, but I think you had reposted it more recently, Ben, and it's quite intriguing to bring up the topic of what is happening there. This is the Times, Cocktails, Oysters, and Air Raid Sirens. War hasn't soured Kyiv's taste for the good life. And it says there are now more bars and cafes in Ukraine's capital than before the invasion. It's a very strange story, Ben, because we are told that Russia kind of obviously at war with Ukraine, and we see all the videos of that war, and yet the Times comes out with a story that there are more bars and cafes than ever before. It doesn't sound very much like a dangerous war zone, but what are your thoughts on this, Ben?   It's strange. I don't know how this, I mean, the Times for our international audience is Murdoch Press. And it's been a number one Vladimir Zelensky cheerleader right from the beginning. How this article snuck by the census, I have no idea. Are some great lines in here. Here's one line, right, talking about a cook called Somin, age 31, who's returned to Kyiv in late 2021. The Times writes that after a successful career cooking abroad that the guy struggles to find for his restaurant unripe mangoes, adding that ripe mangoes a plentiful. Well, you know. Try shopping for fresh fruit in the UK, local Sainsbury's, it would appear that the supermarkets in Kyiv, which we're led to believe is a war zone, are more bountiful and stocked up. You know, they're making the UK look like communist Russia, pre-cold, pre-Berlin wall fall, here's my favourite line, if I may, from this article. This is brilliant. And I quote, The Kyiv Opera is open, and luxury spas offer gold-leaf facials and teeth whitening. It's no different here, one sales assistant said. It's just the same as it was before. You know, Peter, I don't know about you, right? I don't know about you. When was the last time you went for a gold leaf facial?   I don't even know what that is, Ben, but we missed that. We need to go to Kyiv.   I swear, I swear to God, I had to Google it. I had no idea what it was either. But that, you know, that's where our taxes in the West are going to because they weren't accounted for. We don't know where I'm going to go when they're handing it over, to Kyiv. But we've been saying on the War Room right from the beginning, right from day one, that it's going to Zelensky's, fundamentally to his oligarchs for spending, whether that's in the military or on services or infrastructure or budgetary support, the money is always bein, funnelled by his oligarchs and you know these oligarchs, you know, they need gold leaf facials. Who doesn't?   Who doesn't? Well, moving on to someone who doesn't need a gold leaf facial, and that is Andrew Bridgen in the UK. And I'll read this and then we'll maybe let our international audience have a bit of an idea what that is. This is in The Guardian. And this is the news, the headline there that former Tory MP Andrew Bridgen, that's the Conservative Party for our foreign viewers, expelled permanently from party. Northwest Leicestershire MP has sat as an independent since losing Tory whip after comparing use of Covid jabs to holocaust. And I'm full on down this rabbit hole with Andrew and of course he was vaccine injured and has raised this and spoken about this in Parliament. He has been attacked, demonised by everyone, including Penny Mordaunt, that's probably no bad thing, the leader of the House, the Speaker of the House, and now he's been thrown out of the Conservative Party, seemingly simply for questioning and, discussing the harm that's been caused and how widespread or not, that's a whole other area, but simply for raising this issue. How have you viewed this, Ben, of how Andrew Bridgen has been treated and his expulsion from the Conservative Party? Well, the first thing... Well, okay, so the first, the proper first thing, is that as far as I'm concerned, that inverted... I use sort of air quotes as I say this, the Conservative Party needs to be sued under the Trades Description Act because it's clearly not a conservative party in any way shape or form and it hasn't been for a number of years. It's a hoax calling it a conservative party, it's not remotely. That's the first thing to say and this story just illustrates that to perfection. The second thing I'd like to say is just pointing out the grawny ads and rather lax editorial policy here because they say here that this northwest Leicestershire, which is my area of the country by the way, it's not my constituency but that is my area of the country, that he's sad as an independent since losing the Tory whip after comparing the use of Covid jabs to the Holocaust. That's not what he did, right? What he did, as the article then explains, is that he tweeted an attributing a quote to a consultant cardiologist who had said to him that the Covid vaccines is the biggest crime against humanity since the Holocaust. So that wasn't actually Bridgen's comparison. It was a cardiologist that had said that to him. Now you might, people might think that's a slight distinction. I don't think it's a slight distinction. I think it's an important distinction. But even if he had compared it to the Holocaust, I don't think that's, the next story we're going to discuss I think brings this out integrated relief. I don't think that would be grounds for permanently expelling him from the party. My first thought, Peter, is that the consultant who said that needs to go on the record. It's up to him, it's up to, you know, it's up to him and his own conscience. Obviously, I guess he might be working within the world's largest communist organization, the NHS, so he might not want, he might not, you know, understandably he might not want to go on the record with that, and yeah, and half of me says, and who can blame him, but, you know, he really, you know, he really, I think he really needs to go on the record with that. The second thing I thought when I was reading this article is the tweet from, the board of deputies of British Jews which said it was pleased with its portion and I quote, right, suggesting that Covid vaccines are the biggest crime against humanity since the Holocaust is not an opinion which should be countenanced in any serious political party. You know, that kind of thing, I mean, that kind of thing just shows that the Board of Deputies of British Jews has zero credibility about anything. I mean, for one, for one, the consultant cardiologist didn't say that it was a crime against humanity that rivalled the Holocaust. He said since the Holocaust. And these people think that the COVID vaccine injury is a big crime against humanity. So if anything they're underlining the importance of the Holocaust rather than undermining it. But you know these people have always been rather too quick to send out a press release if it gets them some some press coverage and I never want to hear from these people again. I think they've lost every shred of integrity at this point. Third point I hope this guy reaches out to Nigel Farage, or Nigel reaches out to him. That would be a fitting close to this chapter. It would be and it'd be intriguing to see how it goes and where Andrew ends up. If I just comment on a few, lots of comments on GETTR. I love how we have so many comments on GETTR. Three Day Weekend, HW Logan, Dan2848, who else? Scotland the Brave, Jimbra. There are lots of, I'm scrolling up some of your names are just too long and I can't even it'll take me the whole show to go through some of your handles but thank you so much for your comments I always go and look at them after although me I don't always get the chance to to bring them in but thank you so much for your comments there and following on from the Andrew Bridgen this was an article and again this is it intrigues me because these are articles which we would not have seen any time during the last three years and they're now coming out and it's intriguing how the media are, I guess, rewriting things and saying, actually, there are some issues we need to address, even though if you address these things and that's why we're not on YouTube, because if we read this story out on YouTube, we would have got a strike immediately, even though it's the Metro, the newspaper that's given out every morning on the Tube, on the Underground, on the Metro in London. And the headline is, 'sometimes I don't know if I'm going to wake up in the morning, what it's like to live with vaccine injury.' And the gentleman here, Adam, as a former physiotherapist to professional sports people, Adam Rowland knows the importance of staying well. He used to train six times a week, never smoked, rarely drinks. Now he can't even walk on a treadmill for exercise. The dad of two worked with Warrington Wolves before he had to resign in November due to a raft of complicated health issues. And then the story goes into, it seems to be linked to the vaccine. And I am pleased Ben, that at long last the media are highlighting that there are people who have suffered massively from side effects to the vaccine and I don't think that was portrayed or put forward or announced enough beforehand as people were rushing for this. But what are your thoughts on this story of Adam, vaccine injured?   I'm conflicted, Peter, with this story. I mean, obviously I have sympathy for the guy, but I just read this article with a growing sense of wandering disbelief. So he has the first injection, it's the AstraZeneca I think he has in February 2021. This is like well, well into the era of documented stories saying that the vaccine is not safe and it's dangerous, right? This isn't a first wave. So then within a week of having an injection, he's then got sort of heart palpitations, like 20 palpitations a day, panic attacks, drooping eyelids. He can't get up. He's collapsing, being rushed to the A&E, right? And this goes on. I shouldn't laugh, but this goes on for months, getting worse and worse and worse. He's going to the hospital, going to the doctors. And then three months later in May, he goes back and has the second injection. I have sympathy for the plight, but at a certain point you just think, you know, I don't know. I don't want to be harsh. My observation on this article, in order to maintain a certain, sense of charity is never underestimate what people will believe if the government tells them solemnly. Now we knew this, we knew this anyway, right, but if there's a, well there's not a silver lining on the cloud of Covid, but if there were one, it's that every single person with to eyes and a brain that's lived through this so-called pandemic, it now has personal, first-hand empirical experience of just how friends, family, neighbours, loved ones, colleagues can be brainwashed by the BBC and the news and the government and doctors and the professionals and the scientists, with basically half the population, you know, would seem to have zero capacity for introspection and analysis on what they're told from official sources. And that, Peter, is absolutely terrifying. It ought to be terrifying. It is terrifying. You know, we knew this, anyone who's read books on the Second World War and the rise of the Third Reich, even if you've not read it since these things since you were a school kid or what have you, yet everyone always said, you know, the Germans after the war, you know, they were amazed how mass insanity can take hold. And we Peter we've learned nothing we've literally perhaps we learned for a few decades afterwards, but now it's just distant memory we literally have learned absolutely nothing um and having lived through this so-called pandemic um my takeaway has just been I watched open mouth how people um how easy it is for government to manipulate what people think and to sacrifice their freedoms as well. Terrifying, absolutely terrifying. Well let's finish off with another institution that told people that was a mouthpiece of the government and I have no love at all anymore for the apostate church, that is the Anglican church. I think I've given my views there in a nutshell. This is GB News, who do do some amazing stories, thin in other ways, but this is concerted Anglicans reject Church of England and Archbishop of Canterbury and I had watched Calvin Robinson who was there at the conference, but the conference brought together more than 1300 delegates from 52 countries. It's the Global Anglican Future Conference, GAFCOM, has pledged to reject the Church of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury and they had gathered in Rwanda and withdrew their recognition of Justin Welby, better known as Wet Welby, as the first amongst equals. And I'm intrigued by this, Ben, because it is positive, I think, to see some pushback on the woke liberal agenda that Justin Welby brings as head of the Anglican Church. What are your thoughts? Yeah, where do I start? This is, I don't want to be harsh to the Anglican communion, to Anglicans or to Protestants generally, having been an Anglican at one point in my life. So I'll try to be respectful in what I say. In, you know, I could just as easily address what I actually want to say, talking about the Catholic Church, because the issues are the same, right? The issue that, the issue is the same, just the Anglian communion is just slightly further, you know, historically, it was like a couple of generations ahead, but the Pope Francis has done his best to, in 10 years, to catch up up the Anglicans in terms of implosion. Where to start on this, Peter? Um Firstly, the fundamental issue that all Christian churches or ecclesial communities, whatever term you want to use, the fundamental question that Christianity faces and has faced since the beginning of the modern era is, what is the basis of our belief as Christians? And can that basis change? And if it changes, and if the substance of the faith changes, are we still Christian because we are in the centre, the median centre of the horizontally, if you will, of Christians in our own period? Or are we also in communion with the church throughout time? Call that vertical, if you will. And if you pick the first one, really the church in it as a pilgrim church through time, that it needs to remain cohesive, keep all the sheep in the truck together and not necessarily be so anchored to what were form of beliefs. Then you are basically, I mean, I don't share that view remotely, but the danger with that is that you then, well, however you decided to do so, you become a make it up as you go along religion. And I don't know about other religions, but I would definitely say Christianity does not work on a make it up as you go along basis, because nobody wants, no one will change their lives to fit into a make it up as you go along religion. And certainly no one will be converted by that, there'll be no witness in terms of conversion and bringing people into the church, into practicing Christianity, into a relationship with Jesus Christ on the basis of that. Because really what we're doing is conforming the church to the times, rather than allowing ourselves to be conformed by Christ. And this is, I think, absolutely the problem that the Anglican communion has, because it hasn't decided that Welby and the Western Anglican practitioners, who are only about 15% of the communion, want to move with the times. Specifically, it's the blessing of homosexual marriages here. 85% of the church, I think, is in Africa or the developing world, generally. And the African church doesn't want to follow. And they have this problem, and the Catholic church has a problem as well. Basically, I know we're winging now to the end of the show Peter, of our hour. I close with this point. We should look at the collapse and the implosion of the Anglican communion. And Anglicans can learn from it, Catholics can learn from it, evangelicals can learn from it. I would suggest, sadly I could talk for a whole hour about this, but as far as I'm concerned the only valid form of Christian witness today is to be conformed to the teachings that Jesus Christ, expounded 2,000 years ago and the apostles and the early church and the constant interpretation of the revelation of the church is the constant unchanging interpretation of the revelation of the church and it ought to be our guide for today and that will offend people, it will also bring about martyrdom for some but there's no other offer on the table at least put there by Christ. That's it, you know. It's sad and tragic, but I think the most tragic thing about it is it being unnecessary. Yeah, yeah, no, completely, completely. I just want to leave our viewers with two uplifting things. Yeah, no, go on, throw it in, Benny. I forgot, I forgot, I forgot, I forgot that we had, we had these two things to come. But I'm just gonna let our viewers watch it and at least it leaves them with a smile. I think it's important to use humour and satire when you look at the world or else it could be quite depressing. Oh hang on, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. This video is not satire, it's truth, Peter.   Ha ha ha! Well, let's play this. Babylon Bee, I absolutely love Babylon Bee, and I actually did look at, regularly looked at Babylon Bee, but actually ended up just looking at the headlines, and then someone pulled me up on it, and I started going through the articles, and I thought, this is just better than ever. So this is one of Babylon Bee's videos, and I will let it speak for itself.... (video plays) Being a man is pretty great. It's way better than the alternative. To clearly demonstrate why being a man is so great, the Babylon Bee presents the following list. The world is your urinal. Being well standing up comes in handy when you're in a hurry or going to the bathroom somewhere where you shouldn't be. You have a brain that's three times the size of a woman's. It's science. It's culturally acceptable for you to roll up tobacco leaves into a big cylinder, light it on fire and stick it in your mouth. You can have an entire conversation with your best friend just by saying what's up bro? What's up That bad, huh? Take one of these. Your facial hair is considered attractive. Forget to shave for a couple of days and suddenly you go from a six to a solid eight. Your extensive knowledge of all subjects allows you to graciously explain things to women. You're welcome. You can wear the same shirt for thirty-eight years. You don't have to be a slave to fashion when you have the perfect T-shirt for every occasion. You make more money than a woman for doing the same job. Being a man comes with an automatic pay raise. Huh. Payday. You are biblically allowed to speak in church. Plus, your wife has to do everything you say all the time. Pretty sure it's in the Bible somewhere. You have a reduced chance of Joe Biden sniffing you. Not zero chance, unfortunately. So be careful. Only men are allowed to be president. No glass ceiling here. If you want, you can be the world's strongest woman. Get it, girl? Yeah, being a man's pretty great. If you can think of any other ways that being a man is awesome, leave them in the comments down below so I can not read them. Because I'm a man. Exercise your God-given right to be a man and get 10 Mui Macho top-rated premium cigars from Oliva for $19.99. We will. Absolutely brilliant. I absolutely love that. Go on, what are your thoughts on it? Well, it's one word. It's one word to the whole thing, fact.   It's so good. It is Babylon Bee, I heard Seth Dillon speak at a conference I went to in Miami in February, and he just blew the whole conference event away. Actually, phenomenal what he's doing, love it. And if I could just leave our viewers with one picture, and this is this, a climatard. You may not have come across it, but a climatard is a person that believes that climate can be changed by paying a CO tax to the government. Don't believe it, it is nonsense. Ben, I appreciate you coming along always. Love chatting with you. Thank you so much for your time this evening. Thanks, Peter. It's a great honour to be invited back. I'm gonna go off now and smoke a cigar. I feel like doing the same. To our viewers and listeners, thank you so much for tuning in, whether you're watching on any of the platforms or watching later on BitChute Odysee or listening on Podbean around the podcasting apps, listening on the go. Thank you so much for being part of the conversation. And on Monday, we have, I'm just looking at my list, Tina Ramirez, who is standing in the Virginia Senate. I met her last year, absolutely phenomenal individual, what she's done for religious freedom, liberty, all around the world for decades. And she is standing, bringing her wealth of knowledge to the Senate there in Virginia. So tune in on Monday for her thoughts on a range of issues and what she is passionate about and why she is standing there in the State Senate in Virginia. But I wish you all a wonderful rest of your Saturday evening. Have a wonderful Sunday. I will be back with you on Monday. So thank you and good evening to you all.

Hello all! welcome or welcome back! Today, I analyze Kard's latest music video 'Without me' and try to decipher the story it's trying to tell. I don't know if I'm right or wrong, so why don't you tell me what you think too! Leave your thought in the comment section and let me know if you agree or disagree! And please keep in mind that every assumption I make about the song is a from my own imagination and has not been factually proven. Lastly and MOST IMPORTANTLY, Jeon Somin is not an actual killer, please don't send hate to her! (or me? please!) Pngtuber male: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1407475824/pngtuber-male-x4-png-tuber-chibi-boy?click_key=e5ba5d391064dc3576ba5ab15c82774974664020%3A1407475824&click_sum=36fdf629&ref=internal_similar_listing_bot-1&pro=1&listing_id=1407475824&listing_slug=pngtuber-male-x4-png-tuber-chibi-boy Music : Sakura Girl - New Start Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3hNp9dxLPs&ab_channel=SakuraGirl Stock Footage : https://www.videezy.com/abstract/55114-dj-loop-3d-illustration-blue-particles-outer-space-galaxy Disclaimer: This video is for entertainment purposes only! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moses-dpenha/message

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All social media: linktr.ee/blkgirltalkspop Episode Description: My prayers are with all of the families that were affected by the tragedy at Itaewon. I pray that God will give the families comfort and strength during this time of unimaginable pain. In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts and feelings about my first Kpop concert with you - especially other Hidden Kards. Secondly, all of my Patreon episodes are available on my formerly Patreon playlist. If you'd like to support the podcast, you can donate to my Paypal. My Paypal link is in the link above, and my Patreon playlist is linked below. If you went to the Dallas concert (or any other stop of Kard's tour), let me know what you think! What were your favorite moments? What are your favorite songs? Who's your bias/biaswrecker? What song was Jiwoo singing that wasn't by that guy?! What songs did they perform for the encore? I want to know everything! Corrections/Clarifications: Thank you to all of my Instagram followers as well! Shout out to @accidentalkiss for their helpful commentary! Follow them and check out their amazing Asian drama podcast, Accidental Kiss: An Asian Drama Podcast. Any concert pictures/footage before or after the "Live Footage Time!" series were taken by other people. Somin had black hair during the "Bomb Bomb" era - but this time her confidence level is different! I think Hyolyn's "Bae" M/V is the better example of dancer interaction. Taeyeon could barely look at Kasper during the partner dance in case fans started being weird (I'm sure we were, but not because of dating rumors...) Disclaimer(s): First, I want apologize for any audio issues in advance. Also, I don't know any of these people, so I'm not speaking on anyone's behalf. I just make comments based on the words and actions of others. I don't intend to cause harm or offense, but I apologize for any words which could have communicated a lack of empathy or intentional thoughtlessness. Please respectfully let me know what I could have said better or seen in a different light. I want to keep learning so I can create opportunities for conversation and change, and I hope that you will grow with me. Lastly, this podcast features materials protected by the Fair Use guidelines of Section 107 of the Copyright Act. All rights reserved to the copyright owners. Links mentioned during the episode (viewer discretion advised): (Formerly) Patreon playlist - https://bit.ly/formerlypatreon Kard's Don't Recall (M/V) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41Dp7Q-SM1Y&ab_channel=KARD Kard's Hola Hola (M/V) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USx4WyrkfU4&ab_channel=KARD Kard's You in Me (M/V) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1aGbpn-NUI&ab_channel=KARD Kard's Moonlight (Color Coded Lyrics) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOzZMXou9KM&ab_channel=Imyourhope Kard's Jiwoo and Somin's Enemy (Color Coded Lyrics) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fLu-Uyu5II&ab_channel=ZatyFarhani Kard's Ah EE Yah (Color Coded Lyrics) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oSjjvMfTMY&ab_channel=ZatyFarhani Kard's Gunshot (Dance Practice) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0r6WkJK20c&ab_channel=KARD Kard's Whip (Color Coded Lyrics) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWyHLRYeWsc&ab_channel=ZatyFarhani Taeyeon's Why (Performance ver.) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri6wvGjuoOg&ab_channel=SMTOWN Hyolyn's Bae (M/V) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2V4lymB6VU&ab_channel=HYOLYN%ED%9A%A8%EB%A6%B0

Alison Somin is a legal fellow at the Pacific Legal Foundation. U.S. Supreme Court conservatives lean against race-conscious student admissions

Alison Somin, legal fellow in Pacific Legal Foundation Center for Separation of Powers, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Tuesday about their legal fight in the Supreme Court over the Sackett family's years long battle with the EPA In yesterday's opening day at SCOTUS, the EPA is at it again. This time their overreach extends for 16 years as they continue to hammer The Sackett family by claiming their two-thirds of an acre of dirt was a federal navigable water way. Because of this, the Sackett's have not been able to build on their own property. TONY FRANCOIS: A decade in the life of defending an American family from the EPA https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/3669448-a-decade-in-the-life-of-defending-an-american-family-from-the-epa/ For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of the morning show, Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock talked to Pacific Legal Foundation's Alison Somin and also discussed the rising violence against Republicans, the implementation of equity grading in Fairfax schools and the latest news on the Nord Stream 2. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pacific Legal Foundation filed a federal lawsuit agains the Biden Administration's program to forgive billions of dollars' worth of student loan debt, potentially affecting millions of borrowers. PLF's Alison Somin explains why they and their client chose to challenge the program and she describes their legal strategy. Somin says PCF isn't challenging the policy goal per se but rather the way the policy was implemented, arguing that it it unconstitutional and sets a precedent for Executive Branch overreach.

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Pacific Legal Foundation Legal Fellow Alison Somin joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Friday about oral arguments happening in their Thomas Jefferson High admissions case on Friday over the stay TJ was denied in their racial balancing admissions process. Twitter: https://pacificlegal.org/ For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison Somin joins the show to discuss if Congress is too broken to enact significant legislation.

In this episode of AI For Business Growth, Dr Andree Bates is joined by Aleks Farseev, founder of SoMin.ai, which improves the performance of digital marketing with minimal human effort. Using this AI tool will help you to get strong clicks and engagement that translates into real world sales.   AI targeted advertising uses data analysis and collects a large amount of information about a user in order to show the most relevant and useful targeted advertising at that moment to that person. It will also recommend other products based on what people have purchased or looked at.    In this episode you will learn:  Why you should use AI to target audiences How SoMin.ai will improve your ad targeting Why your ad targeting is ineffective without using AI Aleks suggestions for correctly targeting an audience   Click to connect with Dr. Andree Bates for more information in this episode: https://eularis.com/   Click for more information and for resources mentioned in this episode: SoMin.ai   AI For Business Growth is the podcast from pioneering Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr. Andree Bates created to help organisations understand how the use of AI based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and business.    This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for all business people from start up entrepreneurs right through to Fortune 500 companies. In this podcast Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building a company using AI that anyone can use, at any budget.   As the author of many peer-reviewed journals and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses  her obsession with all things AI, futuretech and business to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing, but magical world of AI powered tools to grow businesses.    This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI powered tools that are the secret behind some time saving and supercharged revenue generating business results. Those who share their stories and expertise show how AI can be applied to sales, marketing, social media, psychology, customer insights and so much more.   Resources:    Dr. Andree Bates LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

In this episode of AI For Business Growth, Dr Andree Bates is joined by Aleks Farseev, co-founder of SoMin.ai.   SoMin.ai is a unique SaaS solution designed to supercharge and automate your digital ad performance through the power of Artificial Intelligence. By using machine learning, their platform connects the dots between you and your audience so that it can drive your business objectives to be more efficient.   This episode Alex talks about how by using artificial intelligence to optimise your ads on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, Google, etc. you will get more engagement and to do it consistently you need artificial intelligence like SoMin.AI.    In this episode you will learn:  How SoMin.AI works  Why you should use Ai in your marketing strategy How to best use SoMin.AI to optimise your marketing strategy   Click to connect with Dr. Andree Bates for more information in this episode: https://eularis.com/ Click for more information and for resources mentioned in this episode: SoMin.AI   AI For Business Growth is the podcast from pioneering Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr. Andree Bates created to help organisations understand how the use of AI-based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and business.    This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for all business people from start up entrepreneurs right through to Fortune 500 companies. In this podcast Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building a company using AI that anyone can use, at any budget.   As the author of many peer-reviewed journals and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses  her obsession with all things AI, futuretech and business to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing, but magical world of AI powered tools to grow businesses.    This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI powered tools that are the secret behind some time saving and supercharged revenue generating business results. Those who share their stories and expertise show how AI can be applied to sales, marketing, social media, psychology, customer insights and so much more.   Resources:    Dr. Andree Bates LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter 

In this episode of AI For Business Growth, Dr Andree Bates is joined by Aleks Farseev, founder of SoMin.ai which allows you to do very high performance digital marketing with minimal human effort. And not only do you get strong clicks and engagement, but it translates into real world sales. SoMin.ai has been recognised as one of Gartner's cool vendors in 2020, joining the likes of zoom, and many others. SoMin.ai has been recognised for its introduction of longtail targeting, and AI ad optimization technology into digital marketing.  It uses artificial intelligence to optimise your ads on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, Google, etc. There's so many ads today on social channels. Getting engagement and doing it consistently well is something you can only do effectively with artificial intelligence.  In this episode you will learn:  What SoMin.ai is How it works  Why you should use Ai in your marketing strategy Click to connect with Dr. Andree Bates for more information in this episode: https://eularis.com/ Click for more information and for resources mentioned in this episode: somin.ai   AI For Business Growth is the podcast from pioneering Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr. Andree Bates created to help organisations understand how the use of AI based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and business.  This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for all business people from start up entrepreneurs right through to Fortune 500 companies. In this podcast Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building a company using AI that anyone can use, at any budget. As the author of many peer-reviewed journals and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses  her obsession with all things AI, futuretech and business to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing, but magical world of AI powered tools to grow businesses.  This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI powered tools that are the secret behind some time saving and supercharged revenue generating business results. Those who share their stories and expertise show how AI can be applied to sales, marketing, social media, psychology, customer insights and so much more. Resources:  Dr. Andree Bates LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter 

Ilya Somin, Professor of Law at George Mason University, and the author of Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom, joins host T.J. O'Hara on Deconstructed to explore migration between cities, states, countries, and even within the private sector to escape government barriers, overreach, and oppression. Professor Somin is a broadly published author and political commentator whose work has been featured by virtually every major media outlet both in print and on the air. His new book dissects migration at every level and the value it can bring. Mr. Somin provides a succinct definition of what he means by “foot voting,” which is essentially as it sounds: improving one's ability to favorably impact his or her life by moving to a more promising location or investing in an outside service. In his opinion, the less restrictive the regulation of movement, the better. It is an interesting discussion about a serious issue in today's world, particularly as the refugee issue is about to explode because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As a side note: Professor Somin has “put his money where his mouth is” in a very positive way. He is donating fifty percent of the proceeds of his book sales to support a refugee fund. Pick up a copy if you would like to help the cause.

Mehran, your host, has the honor to share with you another immigrant story. My guest today is Ilya Somin who migrated as a young child with his parents from Russia. In this episode, as always we will talk a little about Ilya's migration journey, what foot voting means, and how as an immigrant you can get a better education for your child or have a greater impact on your community. in the end, we will hear about Ilya's opinion on Afghanistan and what he is doing to help Afghan refugees. Link to Khoshhaulam: https://khoshhaulam.com/ Link to vote for Mehran until October 8th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BRAVARisingStar2021 Link to Ilya's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Move-Migration-Political-Freedom/dp/0190054581 Ilya's Memoire: https://www.law.gmu.edu/assets/files/faculty/Somin_HIASMemoir.pdf Ilya's Biography: ILYA SOMIN is Professor of Law at George Mason University. His research focuses on constitutional law, property law, democratic theory, federalism, and migration rights. He is the author of Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom (Oxford University Press, 2020), Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government is Smarter (Stanford University Press, revised and expanded second edition, 2016), and The Grasping Hand: Kelo v. City of New London and the Limits of Eminent Domain (University of Chicago Press, 2015, rev. paperback ed., 2016), coauthor of A Conspiracy Against Obamacare: The Volokh Conspiracy and the Health Care Case (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013), and co-editor of Eminent Domain: A Comparative Perspective (Cambridge University Press, 2017). Democracy and Political Ignorance has been translated into Italian and Japanese. Somin's work has appeared in numerous scholarly journals, including the Yale Law Journal, Stanford Law Review, Northwestern University Law Review, Georgetown Law Journal, Critical Review, and others. Somin has also published articles in a variety of popular press outlets, including the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, the New York Times Room for Debate website, CNN, The Atlantic, USA Today, US News and World Report, Newark Star Ledger, South China Morning Post, Legal Times, National Law Journal and Reason. He has been quoted or interviewed by the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek, The Economist, the Christian Science Monitor, The Guardian, the Associated Press, CBS, MSNBC, NPR, BBC, Reuters, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Al Jazeera, and the Voice of America, among other media. Somin's writings have been cited in decisions by the United States Supreme Court, multiple state supreme courts and lower federal courts, and the Supreme Court of Israel. He has testified on the use of drones for targeted killing in the War on Terror before the US Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights. In 2009, he testified on property rights issues at the United States Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Somin writes regularly for the popular Volokh Conspiracy law and politics blog, now affiliated with Reason magazine (previously affiliated with the Washington Post from 2014 to 2017). From 2006 to 2013, he served as Co-Editor of the Supreme Court Economic Review, one of the country's top-rated law and economics journals.

The sudden but not entirely unpredictable collapse of the American-trained forces in Afghanistan has woken much of the country up to the futility of our "forever wars" in the Middle East. Beyond the waste of a trillion dollars and countless lives over twenty years (for what?), we are now left with yet another humanitarian refugee crisis. Many European countries seem to have had their fill of refugees, and the Biden administration has yet to follow through on its promises to expedite asylum for the most desperate Afghans, who are now facing brutal persecution at the hands of the Taliban.Most people agree that those who assisted the U.S. effort and thus find a target on their heads should be given priority for asylum status. But what about those who are seeking asylum from forced labor under terrorist groups like the Taliban or, in other countries, ISIS? In a recent USA Today article, GMU legal scholar Ilya Somin directs our attention to a bizarrely cruel ruling by the Department of Justice's Board of Immigration Appeals in 2018 classifies such slave laborers as ineligible for asylum because their forced labor qualifies as "material support" for terrorism.Somin joined me to explain how such legal gymnastics were ever justified in the first place, and what the current Attorney General can do about it. We also considered the arguments for and against letting in larger numbers of refugees from Afghanistan and other countries.

Hello, beautiful ones! This fortnight we're discussing Vicious Spirits by Kat Cho, the second book in the Gumiho series. Join us to find out how Somin, Junu, Miyoung and Jihoon deal with grief and magical/inter-dimensional disruption. There's romance. There's banter. What's not to love? Check out Episode 40 for our discussion of Wicked Fox (Gumiho #1) Stay magical, bbs! We still have a survey going on, and we'd really appreciate if you took it! We've already implemented some of your suggestions, so we'd love to know what else you're looking for in the show! Recommend if you like… Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Legendborn by Tracy Deonn Almost American Girl: An Illustrated Memoir by Robin Ha Bruja Born by Zoraida Córdova Since recording, Kelly has listened to the Revolutionary Left Radio episode about the Korean Peninsula and its past/present. Can confirm: its recommendable. Go forth and learn some stuff! Kim's Convenience (available on Netflix). Since the release of the 5th season, there's been a lot of revelations about racism, an almost all-white writers room, and poor pay for actors. The “Goblin” K-drama that Kelly mentions is alternatively translated as Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (쓸쓸하고 찬란하神 – 도깨비) Kat Cho has done a pronunciation video for us (there's also one for Wicked Fox). Not to mention there's also a glossary and notes included in the book. #Blessed Fringe (TV show). Did anyone else watch this?! Loki show  The “knowing it when you see it” originally comes from a 1964 court case about pornography (you can read the deets here) As always, we'd love to be in discussion with you, magical people. Drop us a line in the comments or reach out to us on twitter, Instagram (@thelibrarycoven), or via email (thelibraycoven@gmail.com). Access complete show notes on our website, thelibrarycoven.com. We really appreciate ratings and reviews on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or any other platforms. Help us share the magic by spreading the word about the podcast! Please support our labor by leaving us a one-time tip on Ko-fi or purchasing books from our Bookshop! Even better yet, become a monthly patron via Patreon and you can unlock a bunch of exclusive perks like access to our community of reader-listeners on Discord. Our cover art is by the talented artist nimsby. The podcast theme song is “Unermerry Academy of Magics” by Augustin C from the album “Fantasy Music”, which you can download on FreeMusicArchive.com. The Library Coven is recorded and produced on stolen indigenous land: Arapahoe, Cheyenne, and Ute (Kelly) and Chickasha, Kaskaskia, Kickapoo, Mascoutin, Miami, Mesquaki, Odawa, Ojibwe, Peankashaw, Peoria, Potawatomi, Sauk, and Wea (Jessie) #LandBack. You can support Indigenous communities by donating to Mitakuye Foundation, Native Women's Wilderness, or the Navajo Water Project. These suggested places came from @lilnativeboy. 

Key Insights:Henry: We need to be critical of other people in the public sphere, but we need to be critical in an extraordinarily humble way—to recognize that we, all of us, are incredibly biased as individuals. We see the moats in our brothers' eyes very well. We do not see the beams and our own. We have a duty to others to try to help them to remove the beams in a polite, quiet, sometimes insistent way... think very carefully about the ways in which we can genuinely be constructive in criticism...Brad: We are in huge trouble: organizing our 7.8 billion person anthology intelligence to actually get done what we need to get done in the next century appears beyond our capabilities. It may be time to go back to the trees, or even to devolve completely and let some other more mature species more capable of collective action and organization come up—the raccoons, or something. Nobody has a gospel. So the next move has to be, somehow. with the head...Noah: Perhaps this is just the optimism of relative youth but I think that we're going to break out of our local maximum and find a better way. If you were in the 1930s, and you looked at the state of both America and the world, you would see even more cause for despair. Yet we got our way out of that without having to leave the planet to the raccoons. I think we will this time as well. The key insight is that we are still in the process of learning about what democracy means and about how, you know, humans can participate in their own government without turning it into an unwieldy shout fest.All: Hexapodia!P.S.: Marko Kloos's Paladium Wars series is excellent.References:Jason Brennan: Against Democracy Bryan Caplan: The Myth of the Rational Voter: Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies John Dewey: The Political Writings John Dewey: The Public and Its Problems: An Essay in Political Inquiry Henry Farrell: In Praise of Negativity Henry Farrell & Jack Knight: Reconstructing International Political Economy: A Deweyan ApproachHenry Farrell, Hugo Mercier, & Melissa Schwartzberg: No-B******t Democracy Alexander Hamilton: Federalist 9 Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, & Cass Sunstein: Noise Philip Kitcher: Science in a Democratic Society Hugo Mercier & Dan Sperber: The Enigma of Reason Michael Neblo, Kevin Esterling, & David Lazar: Politics with the People: Building a Directly Representative Democracy Josiah Ober: Democracy and Knowledge: Innovation and Learning in Classical Athens Melissa Schwartzberg: Epistemic Democracy and Its Challenges Ilya Somin: Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government Is Smarter Richard Thaler & Cass Sunstein: Nudges: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth and Happiness &, of course:Vernor Vinge: A Fire Upon the Deep Alexander Hamilton: ‘It is impossible to read the history of the petty republics of Greece and Italy without feeling sensations of horror and disgust at the distractions with which they were continually agitated, and at the rapid succession of revolutions by which they were kept in a state of perpetual vibration between the extremes of tyranny and anarchy. If they exhibit occasional calms, these only serve as short-lived contrast to the furious storms that are to succeed. If now and then intervals of felicity open to view, we behold them with a mixture of regret, arising from the reflection that the pleasing scenes before us are soon to be overwhelmed by the tempestuous waves of sedition and party rage. If momentary rays of glory break forth from the gloom, while they dazzle us with a transient and fleeting brilliancy, they at the same time admonish us to lament that the vices of government should pervert the direction and tarnish the lustre of those bright talents and exalted endowments for which the favored soils that produced them have been so justly celebrated. From the disorders that disfigure the annals of those republics the advocates of despotism have drawn arguments, not only against the forms of republican government, but against the very principles of civil liberty. They have decried all free government as inconsistent with the order of society, and have indulged themselves in malicious exultation over its friends and partisans…. It is not to be denied that the portraits they have sketched of republican government were too just copies of the originals from which they were taken. If it had been found impracticable to have devised models of a more perfect structure, the enlightened friends to liberty would have been obliged to abandon the cause of that species of government as indefensible. The science of politics, however, like most other sciences, has received great improvement. The efficacy of various principles is now well understood, which were either not known at all, or imperfectly known to the ancients. The regular distribution of power into distinct departments; the introduction of legislative balances and checks; the institution of courts composed of judges holding their offices during good behavior; the representation of the people in the legislature by deputies of their own election: these are wholly new discoveries, or have made their principal progress towards perfection in modern times. They are means, and powerful means, by which the excellences of republican government may be retained and its imperfections lessened or avoided…Henry Farrell, Hugo Mercier, & Melissa Schwartzberg: No-B******t Democracy: ‘Over the last decade a prominent academic literature tied to libertarian thought has argued that democracy is generally inferior to other forms of collective problem-solving such as markets and the rule of cognitive elites (Caplan 2007, Somin 2016, Brennan 2016). These skeptics appeal to findings in cognitive and social psychology, and political behavior, to claim that decision-making by ordinary citizens is unlikely to be rational or well-grounded in evidence.  Their arguments have received prominent media coverage (Crain 2016), and have been repeated in conservative critiques of democratic voting (Mathis-Lilley 2021), while provoking rejoinders from political theorists whose “epistemic” account of the benefits of democracy invokes mechanisms such as deliberation, the Condorcet Jury Theorem, and the “Diversity Trumps Ability” theorem (Landemore 2013; Schwartzberg 2015). This debate has been largely unproductive…. We set out a different approach. We show that democratic skeptics’ claims tend to rest on partial, inaccurate, and outdated understandings of human cognition. However, we do not retort with a general defense of democracy on cognitive or epistemological grounds. Instead, we advocate a scientific program investigating the conditions under which specific democratic institutions do better or worse in discovering solutions to collective problems, building in particular on results in experimental psychology… (Remember: You can subscribe to this… weblog-like newsletter… here: There’s a free email list. There’s a paid-subscription list with (at the moment, only a few) extras too.) Get full access to Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality at braddelong.substack.com/subscribe

Thank you for joining us for this post-argument episode of SCOTUScast. I’m your host, Spencer Caron. On November 10, 2020, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Texas v. California. The issues before the court were whether the unconstitutional individual mandate to purchase minimum essential coverage is severable from the remainder of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and whether the district court properly declared the ACA invalid in its entirety and unenforceable anywhere.Iyla Somin joins for this special, extended edition episode of SCOTUScast. Mr. Somin is a Professor of Law at the Antonin Scalia Law School of George Mason University.

Mercatus Center Senior Research Fellow, Dan Griswold, sat down with Ilya Somin to discuss his new book, Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration and Political Freedom. Somin is a professor of law at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia School of Law. In addition to Free to Move, Somin is the author of several other books, including Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government is Smarter, and is a regular contributor to the popular blog, The Volokh Conspiracy. The audio, as well as the transcript of this conversation between Griswold and Somin, has been slightly edited for clarity. Love the show? Consider giving us a rating on Apple Podcasts and be sure to check out the Discourse Magazine for more.

Ballot box voting is often considered the essence of political freedom. But it has two major shortcomings: individual voters have little chance of making a difference, and they also face strong incentives to remain ignorant about the issues at stake. "Voting with your feet," however, avoids both of these pitfalls and offers a wider range of choices. In his new book Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom (Oxford University Press), Ilya Somin argues that broadening opportunities for foot voting can greatly enhance political liberty for millions of people around the world.People can vote with their feet through international migration, by choosing where to live within a federal system, and by making decisions in the private sector. These three types of foot voting are rarely considered together, but Somin explains how they have important common virtues and can be mutually reinforcing. He contends that all forms of foot voting should be expanded and shows how both domestic constitutions and international law can be structured to increase opportunities for foot voting while mitigating possible downsides.Somin addresses a variety of common objections to expanded migration rights, including claims that the "self-determination" of natives requires giving them the power to exclude migrants, and arguments that migration is likely to have harmful side effects, such as undermining political institutions, overburdening the welfare state, and increasing crime and terrorism. While these objections are usually directed at international migration, Somin explains how, if taken seriously, they would also justify severe restrictions on domestic freedom of movement. By making a systematic case for a more open world, Free to Move challenges conventional wisdom on both the left and the right. Featuring: -- Prof. Ilya Somin, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University, and Author, Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom-- Moderator: Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law

Ballot box voting is often considered the essence of political freedom. But it has two major shortcomings: individual voters have little chance of making a difference, and they also face strong incentives to remain ignorant about the issues at stake. "Voting with your feet," however, avoids both of these pitfalls and offers a wider range of choices. In his new book Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom (Oxford University Press), Ilya Somin argues that broadening opportunities for foot voting can greatly enhance political liberty for millions of people around the world.People can vote with their feet through international migration, by choosing where to live within a federal system, and by making decisions in the private sector. These three types of foot voting are rarely considered together, but Somin explains how they have important common virtues and can be mutually reinforcing. He contends that all forms of foot voting should be expanded and shows how both domestic constitutions and international law can be structured to increase opportunities for foot voting while mitigating possible downsides.Somin addresses a variety of common objections to expanded migration rights, including claims that the "self-determination" of natives requires giving them the power to exclude migrants, and arguments that migration is likely to have harmful side effects, such as undermining political institutions, overburdening the welfare state, and increasing crime and terrorism. While these objections are usually directed at international migration, Somin explains how, if taken seriously, they would also justify severe restrictions on domestic freedom of movement. By making a systematic case for a more open world, Free to Move challenges conventional wisdom on both the left and the right. Featuring: -- Prof. Ilya Somin, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University, and Author, Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom-- Moderator: Prof. John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law

Ilya Somin of George Mason University joins the podcast to discuss his book Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom. Ballot box voting is often considered the essence of political freedom. But, it has two major shortcomings: individual voters have little chance of making a difference, and they also face strong incentives to remain ignorant about the issues at stake. “Voting with your feet,” however, avoids both of these pitfalls and offers a wider range of choices. In Free to Move, Ilya Somin explains how broadening opportunities for foot voting can greatly enhance political liberty for millions of people around the world. People can vote with their feet by making decisions about whether to immigrate, where to live within a federal system, and what to purchase or support in the private sector. These three areas are rarely considered together, but Somin explains how they have major common virtues and can be mutually reinforcing. He contends that all forms of foot voting should be expanded and shows how both domestic constitutions and international law can be structured to increase opportunities for foot voting while mitigating possible downsides. Somin addresses a variety of common objections to expanded migration rights, including claims that the “self-determination” of natives requires giving them the power to exclude migrants, and arguments that migration is likely to have harmful side effects, such as undermining political institutions, overburdening the welfare state, increasing crime and terrorism, and spreading undesirable cultural values. While these objections are usually directed at international migration, Somin shows how a consistent commitment to such theories would also justify severe restrictions on domestic freedom of movement. That implication is an additional reason to be skeptical of these rationales for exclusion. By making a systematic case for a more open world, Free to Move challenges conventional wisdom on both the left and the right.

Ilya Somin of George Mason University joins the podcast to discuss his book Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom. Ballot box voting is often considered the essence of political freedom. But, it has two major shortcomings: individual voters have little chance of making a difference, and they also face strong incentives to remain ignorant about the issues at stake. "Voting with your feet," however, avoids both of these pitfalls and offers a wider range of choices. In Free to Move, Ilya Somin explains how broadening opportunities for foot voting can greatly enhance political liberty for millions of people around the world. People can vote with their feet by making decisions about whether to immigrate, where to live within a federal system, and what to purchase or support in the private sector. These three areas are rarely considered together, but Somin explains how they have major common virtues and can be mutually reinforcing. He contends that all forms of foot voting should be expanded and shows how both domestic constitutions and international law can be structured to increase opportunities for foot voting while mitigating possible downsides. Somin addresses a variety of common objections to expanded migration rights, including claims that the "self-determination" of natives requires giving them the power to exclude migrants, and arguments that migration is likely to have harmful side effects, such as undermining political institutions, overburdening the welfare state, increasing crime and terrorism, and spreading undesirable cultural values. While these objections are usually directed at international migration, Somin shows how a consistent commitment to such theories would also justify severe restrictions on domestic freedom of movement. That implication is an additional reason to be skeptical of these rationales for exclusion. By making a systematic case for a more open world, Free to Move challenges conventional wisdom on both the left and the right.

In this episode, Ilya Somin, Professor of Law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, discusses his new book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom," which is published by Oxford University Press. Somin begins by explaining what foot voting is and how it is different from ballot box voting. He explains why foot voting can produce better outcomes than ballot box voting domestically, by enabling people to leverage knowledge and change their own circumstances. And he explains why immigration is also a kind of foot voting we should encourage. Somin will donate 50% of royalties from the book to charities serving refugees. He is on Twitter at @IlyaSomin.This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jimmy Sengenberger is joined at the Crossroads with Mica Soellner and Law Prof. Ilya Somin. Jimmy (@SengCenter) kicks off the show by explaining where BOTH sides – Trump and Democrats – go wrong on vote-by-mail system. Then, Washington Examiner Breaking News Reporter Mica Soellner (@MicaSoellner) joins Jimmy to discuss Trump's “fact-checked tweet” controversy, Gretchen Whitmer's husband's “failed attempt at humor,” new Hollywood sexual harrassment allegations, and more. Finally, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School professor Ilya Somin (@IlyaSomin), author of the new book “Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration and Political Freedom,” offers insights on the legality of President Trump's broad, coronavirus immigration ban. He also discusses the central argument in “Free to Move” that human beings' freedom of movement is actually more important, significant, and impactful than the ballot box is.

Hindu mythology holds that the whole world rests on the back of a turtle. What does the turtle rest on? According to legend, “it's turtles all the way down.”While many are pushing for one-world-government to address new challenges like Coronavirus, there is another approach that can be dubbed “Federalism all the way down.” In other words, why stop at devolving power from Federal Government to the states? The more we decentralize power, the more people can effectively “vote with their feet” and choose which turtle– er, jurisdiction– they will reside in.This is one of the core premises of Ilya Somin's vitally important new book Free To Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom. Somin, a Law professor at George Mason University and blogger at Reason's The Volokh Conspiracy, has been on my show several times to discuss his work on eminent domain, rational voter ignorance, and most recently, court packing. These topics deal with the delicate balance of powers between majorities and minorities; the voting public and life-time appointed officials. His latest book looks at the most important balance of powers of all – that which exists among the various jurisdictions where people can chose to live.He finds that the option to vote with one's feet is often a more powerful lever than the ballot box for getting the political change that we all want, yet feel powerless to achieve. Tired of calling your congressman or donating to your favorite politicians to no avail? Why not send a stronger message and withdraw your tax dollars from your city or state if you are so unhappy?Ilya's new book also contains a bold defense of more open migration from other countries. He takes objections seriously but answers them one-by-one. The right to move should trump the alleged rights of ethnic groups or individuals to exclude on the basis of national origin. Ilya joined me this Sunday to discuss his new book and the prospects for Federalism in the aftermath of Coronavirus. Will states that innovate safe ways of re-opening their economy be beneficiaries of an exodus out of states that don't? Could the U.S. relieve global poverty by opening its doors to more immigrants from countries stricken by looming famines?

In this episode, Ilya Somin, Professor of Law at the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, discusses his article, "Making Federalism Great Again: How the Trump Administration's Attack on Sanctuary Cities Unintentionally Strengthened Judicial Protection for State Autonomy," which is published in the Texas Law Review. Somin begins by explaining what a "sanctuary city" is and how the Trump administration has tried to block sanctuary city legislation. He describes the different approaches the administration has taken, and the federalism-based defenses raised by sanctuary cities, which sound in the Spending Clause and the Anti-Commandeering Doctrine. He observes that the defenses have been effective, and reflects on whether they reflect opportunism or a new reflect for federalism as a way of checking government power. You can read his related Washington Post op-ed here. Somin is on Twitter at @IlyaSomin.This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“If you want to build a democracy that works for everyone, you must have an honest judiciary. If you want an honest judiciary, you #PackTheCourts”— @PackSCOTUS Twitter accountTwo weeks ago, David A. Kaplan warned that the judicial branch had become far too powerful. I agreed.We've felt the effects in the form of bitter partisanship over judicial nominations. When Mitch McConnell gambled on denying Merrick Garland a hearing until after the 2016 election, Democrats saw it as their responsibility to respond in kind by turning Kavanaugh's nomination into a circus. Since that failed to stop his nomination, some have escalated their rhetoric even further — going as far as reviving FDR's failed court packing scheme.Ilya Somin says this is a terrible idea. The Professor of Law at George Mason University School of Law and blogger at The Volokh Conspiracy (now hosted at Reason.com) has written several articles explaining why.Dangers of Growing Support for Court-PackingThe same logic that ultimately put the idea to rest back in 1937 holds today. Somin quotes a Democratic senator who put it concisely back then:“Create now a political court to echo the ideas of the Executive and you have created a weapon. A weapon which, in the hands of another President in times of war or other hysteria, could well be an instrument of destruction. A weapon that can cut down those guaranties of liberty written into your great document by the blood of your forefathers and that can extinguish your right of liberty, of speech, of thought, of action, and of religion. A weapon whose use is only dictated by the conscience of the wielder.” — Sen. Burton Wheeler (D)But the political heat of the moment has apparently made some Democrats forget that the power to turn 9 into 13, 19 or more, could backfire in the hands of the “wrong” president. And without judicial independence, “right” and “wrong” are all a matter of perspective.Even liberal scholars and politicians, he notes, have opposed the idea — from Noah Feldman and Lawrence Tribe of Harvard Law School, to Senator Corey Booker of New Jersey. They say that court packing is not a proportional response to the failure to give Garland a hearing, and note that it would only worsen the legitimacy crisis that the court's detractors claim as the reason for packing it.Somin's take on the legitimacy crisis is more subtle. He thinks it's overblown, but with so many mainstream Democratic candidates talking about court packing, it's not as unthinkable as it once was.The primary race has barely just begun, but this already seems to be an area in which Democrats have started a race to the bottom.Ilya returned to the show to talk about the the history of court packing, and why it's just as bad an idea today as it was 80 years ago.

As we look forward to a new year, Carolina Journal Radio reviews some of the most interesting topics from 2018. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York describe themselves as socialists. But neither one fits the classic definition of “socialist.” Roy Cordato, John Locke Foundation senior economist, distinguishes the two politicians from traditional socialists and explains why their policy goals would not lead to institutionalized socialism. More and more elected leaders treat politics as a type of performance. That approach has helped transform American politics. Yuval Levin, editor of National Affairs, is working on a book that explores the transformation. He shared insights from his research during a visit to Raleigh. It’s possible to define “conservative politics” in multiple ways. John Locke Foundation Chairman John Hood offered his definition during a speech to the Leadership Institute. Hood explained why his definition follows Margaret Thatcher’s maxim that the facts of life are conservative. Private property rights play a critical role in a free society. The U.S. Constitution focuses attention on protecting those rights. Ilya Somin, professor of law at George Mason University, discussed the Constitution’s property rights protections during a speech this year at N.C. State University. Somin shares themes from that presentation. North Carolina’s certificate-of-need law has restricted new medical facilities and major medical equipment for decades. The idea behind the CON law goes back even further. That’s according to Jordan Roberts, John Locke Foundation health care policy analyst. He discusses the history and explains how the CON law hurts those seeking affordable health care options.

Nikolai DiPippa, Clinton School Director of Public Programs, sat down with Ilya Somin. Ilya Somin is a Professor of Law at George Mason University. His research focuses on constitutional law, property law, and the study of popular political participation and its implications for constitutional democracy. Somin is the author of “Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government is Smarter” and “The Grasping Hand: Kelo v. City of New London and the Limits of Eminent Domain.” He is the coauthor of “A Conspiracy Against Obamacare: The Volokh Conspiracy and the Health Care Case” and co-editor of “Eminent Domain: A Comparative Perspective.” From 2006 to 2013, he served as co-editor of “The Supreme Court Economic Review,” one of the country’s top-rated law and economics journals. Somin earned his B.A., Summa Cum Laude, at Amherst College, M.A. in Political Science from Harvard University, and J.D. from Yale Law School.

Does voter ignorance undermine democracy? Ilya Somin is Professor of Law at the Antonin Scalia Law School of George Mason University and regular contributor to the Volokh Conspiracy blog at the Washington Post. Somin’s research focuses on issues concerning constitutional law, property law, and public political participation. He is the author of The Grasping Hand: Kelo v. City of New London and the Limits of Eminent Domain (University of Chicago Press, 2015) and Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government is Smarter (revised edition, Stanford University Press, 2016) .

Does voter ignorance undermine democracy? Ilya Somin is Professor of Law at the Antonin Scalia Law School of George Mason University and regular contributor to the Volokh Conspiracy blog at the Washington Post. Somin's research focuses on issues concerning constitutional law, property law, and public political participation. He is the author of The Grasping Hand: Kelo v. City of New London and the Limits of Eminent Domain (University of Chicago Press, 2015) and Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government is Smarter (revised edition, Stanford University Press, 2016). The "Why We Argue" podcast is produced by the Humanities Institute at the University of Connecticut as part of the Humility and Conviction in Public Life project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/journalism

Welcome to Fomo Daily’s Unbiased. In this podcast, Anna will assign Sean a new KPOP artist to check out each week... Sean will do an Internet deep dive and bring in unbiased opinions and questions for her. In Episode 6, Sean and Anna will discuss K.A.R.D. •00:00 - First impressions and introduction to K.A.R.D •03:34 - Anna’s hesitance to like a co-ed group, Sean’s first experience following a Kpop group from the very beginning of their career, Reasons why Sean likes K.A.R.D, Blogging/Twitter when obsessing over an artist •07:00 - Why will K.A.R.D survive as a coed group compared to past groups? What other co-ed groups have existed? Do co-ed groups struggle to find a concept compared to all-female and all-male groups? Has the Kpop landscape changed in a way that allows for the successful assimilation of co-ed groups? •12:43 - “Oh Nana” & “Don’t Recall,” Hidden KARDs, Musical Style, K.A.R.D. meanings, Biases, The role of a leader within a group •20:12 - Somin in Japan, Jiwoo’s training and inclusion in other groups •22:45 - Anna’s bias, Anna’s growing interest in K.A.R.D through Sean, Speculation on “Rumor” (recorded pre-release of "Rumor") •27:40 - Final Thoughts, Corrections & Omissions, Suggestion for Next Episode Want to stay in stay informed on what Fomo Daily and the Unbiased hosts are doing? Follow us! Fomo Daily: Website: www.fomodaily.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/fomodaily Facebook: www.facebook.com/fomodaily Twitter: www.twitter.com/fomodaily Instagram: www.instagram.com/fomodaily Snapchat: fomodaily Sean Perham: Twitter: www.twitter.com/seanperhamisme Instagram: www.instagram.com/seanperhamisme Snapchat: seanperhamisme Anna Toma: Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomaanna Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomaanna Snapchat: tomaanna References: "K-POP STUDY: K.A.R.D - How They Made It Work": https://youtu.be/uj7xvGO17OU

The second edition of Ilya Somin's Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government is Smarter could not have arrived at a better time. Most of us can sense something wrong with our democracy, but the source of our problems is often overlooked in the face of the symptoms: botched wars, corruption, and political parties that fail to deliver decent, principled candidates. Somin, a Law Professor at George Mason University and contributor to the Washington Post's Volokh Conspiracy blog, asks us to consider that the issue may a bit closer to home. Might the problem reside partly in our own ignorance, and the reasonable decision of a majority of voters to live their lives rather than obsess about an unaccountable central government? Somin is not taking aim at “stupid voters” or blaming them for the problems of society, but proposing alternative mechanisms for improving governance that depend less on a perfectly informed citizenry. He joins Bob to explore more realistic correctives to the slide towards idiocracy, including a new spin on federalism in the form of "foot voting."

Does Star Wars have a distinct political viewpoint that we can tease out? Would the Rebel Alliance be considered a terrorist organization? How would we know if a rebellion was justified? Is the Star Wars story libertarian?Show Notes and Further ReadingThe original trilogy of Star Wars movies and the prequel trilogy of the late 90s/early 2000s will be joined by Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the day this podcast is released.Trevor mentions Somin’s work on political ignorance; for a more in-depth study, listeners may want to read his book on the matter: Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government is Smarter (2013), or read the Cato Unbound series on democracy and political ignorance.Listeners may also enjoy the podcast we did earlier this year with Timothy Sandefur on the politics of Star Trek.Ilya Somin was also a guest in a KosmosOnline podcast about Star Trek.Somin frequently mentions the animated TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mundofonías #5 Oct 2015 - Favoritos de octubre + Viajes intercontinentales - October favorites + Intercontinental travels Los Favoritos de Mundofonías de octubre: Oratnitza (Bulgaria), Griselda Sanderson (Escocia) y María Símoglou Ensemble (Grecia), y más propuestas que nos hacen viajar por diversos continentes. The October Mundofonías Favorites: Oratnitza (Bulgaria), Griselda Sanderson (Scotland) and María Símoglou Ensemble (Greece), and more proposals traveling through the different continents. Oratnitza - Stapil dobri (Folktron) [Favorito Mundofonías / Mundofonías Favorite] Griselda Sanderson - Carnera, the biggest horse (Radial) [Favorito Mundofonías / Mundofonías Favorite] Maria Simoglou Ensemble - Férte býres / Ta ksimerómata (Minóre manés) [Favorito Mundofonías / Mundofonías Favorite] Léo Leobons - Cartão de visita (Bá) Groupe keloumake - Kora kossi (Diantené) Grèn Sémé - Somin basèr (Grèn Sémé) Henri Tournier - Karaburan (+ @Enkhjargal Enkhjargal Dandarvaanchig) (Souffles du monde) Sam Lee and Friends - Jonny o' the brine (The fade in time) Ole Swing - Sevilla (Sueño gitano) TriBeCaStan - Vagabundo (Goddess polka pottess) Kalàscima - Psychadelic trance tarantella (Psychedelic trance tarantella) (TriBeCaStan - Repo rodeo (Goddess polka pottess)) Radio Círculo (Madrid, ES) Radio Universidad de Guanajuato (MX) Multicult.fm - das Weltkulturradio (DE) 88vier (Berlin/Potsdam, DE) Radio UNAM (México DF, MX) UABC Radio (Baja California, MX) Ràdio País (Gasconha, FR) RCFM - Radio Crónica Folk Musical (ES) Rádio Filispim (Galiza, ES) Groovalización Radio (FR) Ràdio Klara (València, ES) Radio Universidad de Atacama (CL) Radio Artigas (UY) Radio París-LaPaz (BO) TTRadio (ES) Radio Universidad de Puerto Rico (PR) Radio Kolor (Cuenca, ES) Radio Universidad Autónoma del Yucatán (MX) Radio Filarmonía (Lima, PE) Radio Aukan (CL) Radio Inter S'cool (GP) Radio Educación del Mayab (MX) Rádio Zero (PT) Radio Universidad de Concepción (CL) Radio Universidad de Salamanca (ES) Onda Polígono (Toledo, ES) Onda Campus (Extremadura, ES) WLCH Radio Centro (Pennsylvania, US) Radio Isora (Canarias, ES) Radio Sonora Internacional (CO) Radio Fuga (Madrid, ES) Radio Camino (ES) La Voz de Guamote (EC) Mundofonías Radio (ES) OK Radio (VE) Almargen Radio (Andalucía, ES) Unicauca Estéreo (CO) FM Folklórica del Paraná (AR) Hamburger Lokalradio (DE) Ràdio Aktiva (ES) ?#?musicasdelmundo? ?#?musicasdomundo? ?#?worldmusic? ?#?folk? ?#?musicadomundo? ?#?musiquedumonde? ?#?musiquesdumonde? ?#?músicasdelmundo? ?#?músicasdomundo?

Ilya Somin joins Aaron and Trevor for a discussion on political ignorance, which is the idea that the majority of the electorate doesn’t have enough information to make fully-informed political decisions, with the understanding that for most people this ignorance is perfectly rational.The idea of democracy is that the citizens should decide how they’re governed and what policies their government adopts, and they way they do this is via the ballot box. But what if the voters are too ignorant about what makes good policy—or even about the effects of bad policy—to vote well in the first place?Somin is Professor of Law at George Mason University School of Law and is also a regular contributor at the Volokh Conspiracy.Show Notes and Further Reading:Ilya Somin, Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government is Smarter     A Libertarianism.org video featuring Prof. Somin explaining political ignorance     Cato Unbound symposium on political ignoranceBryan Caplan, The Myth of the Rational Voter: Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeanne Hoffman talks with Professor Ilya Somin aboutThe Hunger Games, and the themes of liberty and politics that he finds in the popular series of novels.

Jeanne Hoffman talks with Professor Ilya Somin about themes of liberty in Star Trek.  Professor Somin is an associate professor at George Mason School of Law, a blogger at The Volokh Conspiracy, and has written several papers about Star Trek.