Podcasts about State power

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In the latest episode of Let Us Think About It, host Ryder Richards tackles the provocative and polarizing work of Ward Churchill, Pacifism as Pathology. Published in 1986 and later expanded, this essay challenges the sanctity of nonviolent activism, arguing that it not only fails to dismantle oppressive systems but actively reinforces the state's power. Churchill, a controversial scholar and activist known for his radical critiques of American imperialism and colonialism, wrote this piece out of frustration with the dominance of pacifist tactics in North American progressive movements during the 1980s—a time marked by Reagan's Cold War policies, military interventions, and rising economic inequality.Richards sets the stage with a vivid metaphor: a towering fortress representing the state's violent, coercive power, unshaken by protesters wielding candles and moral conviction. Churchill contends that pacifism is a pathological delusion, rooted in historical revisionism, moral contradictions, and a refusal to confront the state's inherent violence. The episode breaks down his critique into three key arguments:Pacifism as Delusion: Churchill likens pacifism to medieval alchemy—a futile attempt to transform oppressive systems through wishful thinking. He argues that pacifists naively believe their moral purity and symbolic acts (marches, vigils, sit-ins) can erode state power, ignoring its reliance on armed forces like police and military. This “sublime arrogance” limits transformative potential, allowing the state to thrive on empty gestures.Historical Revisionism: Churchill debunks pacifism's supposed victories by examining historical failures. He points to the Jewish communities in Nazi Germany, where pacifist strategies facilitated the Holocaust's efficiency, with no significant armed resistance. Similarly, he challenges the myth that the anti-Vietnam War movement's nonviolence ended the war, noting that Vietnamese armed resistance and internal U.S. military breakdowns were the true catalysts for change. These examples expose pacifism's practical shortcomings and reliance on cherry-picked narratives.Pacifism as Racist and Suicidal: Churchill argues that pacifism displaces state violence onto marginalized groups, particularly people of color, while white activists remain in a “comfort zone.” He calls this a racist paradox, where pacifists support armed struggles abroad (e.g., Vietnam's National Liberation Front) but demand nonviolence domestically. Furthermore, he labels pacifism suicidal, claiming it invites state violence by refusing self-defense, as seen in the Holocaust's tragic outcomes. This pathology, Churchill suggests, is akin to a dogmatic, quasi-religious belief system, resistant to logic or critique.Richards contextualizes Churchill's work within the 1980s progressive landscape, shaped by the legacies of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr., and highlights his perspective as an indigenous scholar critical of liberal dogmas. The episode acknowledges the discomfort of challenging widely held values like peace and nonviolence, encouraging listeners to absorb the critique before part two, which will explore Churchill's proposed solutions, incorporate current events, and draw on thinkers like Slavoj Žižek to broaden the discussion.This episode is a bold invitation to question assumptions about social change and confront the harsh realities of state power. Whether you agree or disagree with Churchill's radical stance, Richards' engaging analysis sparks critical reflection on the effectiveness of nonviolent activism in the face of systemic oppression. Stay tuned for the next installment, where the conversation will deepen with practical remedies and contemporary perspectives.

The GENIUS Act passes the Senate after explicit threats to Democrats from the crypto lobby, and shady crypto billionaire Justin Sun cozies up even closer to the Trump family. Originally published on June 19, 2025.

In this episode I delve into the current state of affairs and growing tension between the police state that has emerged as more militarized, more tyrannical and more ignorant than ever versus we the people. Buckle up.

After a brief break we continue looking at several examples of the abuse of power law enforcement routinely practices against average citizens. Buckle Up!

In this final segment of the episode we go from this brutal paralyzing of a young man to a college student who gets pulled over for high beams on and then escalates unnecessarily into a false DUI arrest of a college athlete simply because of the ego of the officer. Buckle Up!

James O'Keefe breaks down the covert strategies behind undercover journalism—how targets are identified, vetted, and approached. He addresses why Fauci has remained elusive and why narcissism, not caution, leads powerful insiders to confess. It's all about access—and filtering for loyalty.

Rick Rule is back on Soar Financially, and he did not hold back. We covered why gold is moving the way it is, how inflation is eroding the dollar, and how policy decisions, from tariffs to monetary missteps, are setting the stage for a massive commodities supercycle.#gold #trumptariffs #financialcrisis ---------------------Thank you to our #sponsor MONEY METALS. Make sure to pay them a visit: https://bit.ly/BUYGoldSilver------------

Can the press still hold power accountable, or has the media itself become a battleground?In this episode of Trail Blazing Justice, we explore the evolving role of journalism in the age of Trump. Alice Lundell, OJRC's Director of Communication, join us to discuss how the media landscape has changed, the challenges of maintaining truth amid rising disinformation, and why journalism remains essential to justice. The Trail Blazing Justice podcast is a production of the Oregon Justice Resource Center.

Earlier this year Professor Stuart Earle Strange (National University of Singapore) visited Cambridge to give a Malay World Studies talk on his upcoming book Snatching Control: Animals, Deities, and State Power. MPhil student Ashley Chin caught up with Professor Strange to discuss his ideas on how control and the Singaporean state can be examined in unexpected places: through more-than-human interactions with monkeys and Taoist deities.

Marc discusses the arrest of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan by the FBI for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade ICE agents. Hans von Spakovsky from The Heritage Foundation joins to explain why such actions are not protected by self-surrender rights, citing historical precedent from the first Trump administration. The conversation covers federal vs. state authority, the criminal risks for local officials who obstruct federal agents, and critiques the differing treatment of defendants like Roger Stone. Marc and Hans highlight the constitutional supremacy of federal law in immigration enforcement.

In Hour 2 of the Marc Cox Morning Show, Marc breaks down the arrest of Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan for aiding an illegal immigrant's escape from ICE agents. Hans von Spakovsky from The Heritage Foundation joins to explain the legal implications, the supremacy of federal law over state efforts to obstruct enforcement, and draws comparisons to past cases like the Massachusetts judge incident. Plus, Marc checks in on Annie Frey as she prepares to attend a White House press briefing marking President Trump's 100th day in office. Annie shares her plans to ask about Governor JB Pritzker's comments and describes her experience navigating White House security.

Mass Housing: Modern Architecture and State Power – a Global History (Bloomsbury, 2021) is a major work that provides the first comprehensive history of one of modernism's most defining and controversial architectural legacies: the 20th-century drive to provide 'homes for the people'. Vast programs of mass housing – high-rise, low-rise, state-funded, and built in the modernist style – became a truly global phenomenon, leaving a legacy which has suffered waves of disillusionment in the West but which is now seeing a dramatic, 21st-century renaissance in the booming, crowded cities of East Asia. Exploring the relationship between built form, ideology, and political intervention, it shows how mass housing not only reflected the transnational ideals of the Modernist project, but also became a central legitimizing pillar of nation-states worldwide. In a compelling narrative which likens the spread of mass housing to a 'Hundred Years War' of successive campaigns and retreats, it traces the history around the globe from Europe via the USA, Soviet Union and a network of international outposts, to its ultimate, optimistic resurgence in China and East Asia. Miles Glendinning is a Professor of Architectural Conservation at the University of Edinburgh and the Director of the Scottish Centre for Conservation Studies. This interview was conducted by Timi Koyejo, a graduate student in urban studies at the University of Vienna. He has worked professionally as a researcher at the University of Chicago and as an urban policy advisor to the City of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Mass Housing: Modern Architecture and State Power – a Global History (Bloomsbury, 2021) is a major work that provides the first comprehensive history of one of modernism's most defining and controversial architectural legacies: the 20th-century drive to provide 'homes for the people'. Vast programs of mass housing – high-rise, low-rise, state-funded, and built in the modernist style – became a truly global phenomenon, leaving a legacy which has suffered waves of disillusionment in the West but which is now seeing a dramatic, 21st-century renaissance in the booming, crowded cities of East Asia. Exploring the relationship between built form, ideology, and political intervention, it shows how mass housing not only reflected the transnational ideals of the Modernist project, but also became a central legitimizing pillar of nation-states worldwide. In a compelling narrative which likens the spread of mass housing to a 'Hundred Years War' of successive campaigns and retreats, it traces the history around the globe from Europe via the USA, Soviet Union and a network of international outposts, to its ultimate, optimistic resurgence in China and East Asia. Miles Glendinning is a Professor of Architectural Conservation at the University of Edinburgh and the Director of the Scottish Centre for Conservation Studies. This interview was conducted by Timi Koyejo, a graduate student in urban studies at the University of Vienna. He has worked professionally as a researcher at the University of Chicago and as an urban policy advisor to the City of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Mass Housing: Modern Architecture and State Power – a Global History (Bloomsbury, 2021) is a major work that provides the first comprehensive history of one of modernism's most defining and controversial architectural legacies: the 20th-century drive to provide 'homes for the people'. Vast programs of mass housing – high-rise, low-rise, state-funded, and built in the modernist style – became a truly global phenomenon, leaving a legacy which has suffered waves of disillusionment in the West but which is now seeing a dramatic, 21st-century renaissance in the booming, crowded cities of East Asia. Exploring the relationship between built form, ideology, and political intervention, it shows how mass housing not only reflected the transnational ideals of the Modernist project, but also became a central legitimizing pillar of nation-states worldwide. In a compelling narrative which likens the spread of mass housing to a 'Hundred Years War' of successive campaigns and retreats, it traces the history around the globe from Europe via the USA, Soviet Union and a network of international outposts, to its ultimate, optimistic resurgence in China and East Asia. Miles Glendinning is a Professor of Architectural Conservation at the University of Edinburgh and the Director of the Scottish Centre for Conservation Studies. This interview was conducted by Timi Koyejo, a graduate student in urban studies at the University of Vienna. He has worked professionally as a researcher at the University of Chicago and as an urban policy advisor to the City of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

Mass Housing: Modern Architecture and State Power – a Global History (Bloomsbury, 2021) is a major work that provides the first comprehensive history of one of modernism's most defining and controversial architectural legacies: the 20th-century drive to provide 'homes for the people'. Vast programs of mass housing – high-rise, low-rise, state-funded, and built in the modernist style – became a truly global phenomenon, leaving a legacy which has suffered waves of disillusionment in the West but which is now seeing a dramatic, 21st-century renaissance in the booming, crowded cities of East Asia. Exploring the relationship between built form, ideology, and political intervention, it shows how mass housing not only reflected the transnational ideals of the Modernist project, but also became a central legitimizing pillar of nation-states worldwide. In a compelling narrative which likens the spread of mass housing to a 'Hundred Years War' of successive campaigns and retreats, it traces the history around the globe from Europe via the USA, Soviet Union and a network of international outposts, to its ultimate, optimistic resurgence in China and East Asia. Miles Glendinning is a Professor of Architectural Conservation at the University of Edinburgh and the Director of the Scottish Centre for Conservation Studies. This interview was conducted by Timi Koyejo, a graduate student in urban studies at the University of Vienna. He has worked professionally as a researcher at the University of Chicago and as an urban policy advisor to the City of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Mass Housing: Modern Architecture and State Power – a Global History (Bloomsbury, 2021) is a major work that provides the first comprehensive history of one of modernism's most defining and controversial architectural legacies: the 20th-century drive to provide 'homes for the people'. Vast programs of mass housing – high-rise, low-rise, state-funded, and built in the modernist style – became a truly global phenomenon, leaving a legacy which has suffered waves of disillusionment in the West but which is now seeing a dramatic, 21st-century renaissance in the booming, crowded cities of East Asia. Exploring the relationship between built form, ideology, and political intervention, it shows how mass housing not only reflected the transnational ideals of the Modernist project, but also became a central legitimizing pillar of nation-states worldwide. In a compelling narrative which likens the spread of mass housing to a 'Hundred Years War' of successive campaigns and retreats, it traces the history around the globe from Europe via the USA, Soviet Union and a network of international outposts, to its ultimate, optimistic resurgence in China and East Asia. Miles Glendinning is a Professor of Architectural Conservation at the University of Edinburgh and the Director of the Scottish Centre for Conservation Studies. This interview was conducted by Timi Koyejo, a graduate student in urban studies at the University of Vienna. He has worked professionally as a researcher at the University of Chicago and as an urban policy advisor to the City of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A spotlight shifts from the actions of the U.S. President to the U.S. courts.  Substantial legal challenges emerge regarding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as well as competing state abortion laws.  Why both issues have the potential to wind-up before the Supreme Court. SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  If you'd like to help support SmartHER News' mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here's how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth catch you up on all things Georgia sports.

In this compelling episode of Altered State, hosts Zak Paine and Brad Zerbo unravel an explosive two-part expose about Nick Fiorello, a Massachusetts businessman whose clash with deep state operatives reveals shocking connections to Whitey Bulger, global elites, and secret courts. They also dissect Joe Biden's farewell address, analyzing his administration's legacy and hints of looming challenges. Packed with insider scoops, sharp commentary, and fiery debates, this episode explores the power struggles shaping America's future.

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth are joined by Bill Shanks to discuss all things Georgia sports!

In this episode of Power Hour we discuss Notre Dame's big win over Penn State, the National Championship game against Ohio State, and their portal additions for 2025. 

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth get into the Dawgs' loss, the Falcons' loss and much, much more.  

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth host the special Christmas Sweater edition of the PSPH. Don't miss it!

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Randall Bock – This episode explores how state overreach and ideological shifts impact individual freedoms and children's futures. Dr. Ryan Welter exposes threats to medical free speech, while Dr. Luanna Devenis critiques the culture of affirmation in psychology. Together, they reveal how conflating ideology with care undermines truth, ethics, and the well-being of future generations.

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Randall Bock – This episode explores how state overreach and ideological shifts impact individual freedoms and children's futures. Dr. Ryan Welter exposes threats to medical free speech, while Dr. Luanna Devenis critiques the culture of affirmation in psychology. Together, they reveal how conflating ideology with care undermines truth, ethics, and the well-being of future generations.

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth take you around the state of Georgia and talk all sports.

Welcome back to the series, Perspectives on Peace, hosted by Chris Coyne. The first four episodes of this series will focus on The Legacy of Robert Higgs (Mercatus Center, 2024) and will feature a collection of short interviews with many of the chapter authors.This episode focuses on state power, peaceful cooperation, and the regime uncertainty of Robert Higgs, featuring authors Ed Stringham on “Two Paths toward Anarcho-pacifism: Lessons from Christianity and Modern Economics”, and Don Boudreaux on “Regime Uncertainty and Market Uncertainty.” In their conversations, the authors explain their motives for writing and summarize their respective chapters.Edward P. Stringham is the Shelby Cullom Davis Professor of American Business and Economic Enterprise at Trinity College. Ed is an alum of the Mercatus PhD Fellowship.Donald J. Boudreaux is a Senior Fellow at the F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and a Professor of Economics at George Mason University.Learn more about Chris Coyne's work as Director of the Initiative for the Study of a Stable Peace (ISSP).If you like the show, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and tell others about the show! We're available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.Virtual Sentiments, our new podcast series from the Hayek Program is streaming! Subscribe today and listen to seasons one and two.Follow the Hayek Program on Twitter: @HayekProgramLearn more about Academic & Student ProgramsFollow the Mercatus Center on Twitter: @mercatusCC Music: Twisterium

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth discuss the Dawgs winning the SEC Championship, plus more from around the state.

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth discuss all things Georgia sports on this one-hour episode.

While it is tempting to think of state power as being maintained by sheer force, it still needs a “theological” justification, be it secular or religious. The US state is no exception.Original article: The Political Theology That Maintains State Power

While it is tempting to think of state power as being maintained by sheer force, it still needs a “theological” justification, be it secular or religious. The US state is no exception.Original article: The Political Theology That Maintains State Power

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth are joined by 680 The Fan's Matt Chernoff to discuss all things Georgia sports. Don't miss this episode!

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth breakdown the Georgia game, Falcons game and Georgia basketball.

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth talk about the Georgia football program and can it be fixed before hosting the Tennessee Volunteers?

Dayne Young fills in for Paul Maharry and joins Andy Stowe and Eddie From Acworth. They recap Georgia's win over Florida and begin the preview to Ole Miss. They recap the Falcons vs. Cowboys. The Braves made a trade the day after the season ended. What does it signal for the offseason?

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth discuss other Georgia sports since the Dawgs were on a bye week.

Today on the show, two stories of building power in swing states: from the top down, and the bottom up.First, how a future Supreme Court justice helped launch a program to challenge voters at the Arizona polls in the early 1960s, in a county that's become a hotbed for election conspiracies in the decades since. Then, how a 1973 labor strike led by Arab Americans in a Michigan factory town sparked a political movement that could play a major role in the 2024 election.This story is part of "We, The Voters," NPR's election series reported from the seven swing states that will most likely decide the 2024 election.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth discuss the Dawg win and the Falcons loss, plus much more.

Hosts Andy Stowe, Eddie from Acworth, and Dayne Young discuss the Dawgs victory, Falcons' win over Carolina and how the college football playoff might shake out.

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth discuss the Dawgs victory, Falcons' win and the Braves quick dip in the postseason.

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth break down the Dawgs loss, Falcons win, and what the Braves need to do to make the playoffs. Presented by MJones HVAC.

The guys were joined by Marist High offensive coordinator and former Georgia letterman, Paul Etheridge. His insight into football is worth watching by itself. 

The clock is ticking. It's not just that we have endless untapped political opportunities in red states. It's that if we fail to utilize them, Democrats will eventually fill the vacuum, as we are seeing in Alaska, Georgia, and Arizona. I discuss as a case study the story of the Kentucky governor banning mental health counseling for kids suffering from gender dysphoria. This is able to happen in a state Trump carried by 30 points only because we have failed, and continue to fail, to place conservative ground game and education in states where voters broadly agree with us on the issues. I contrast this to Florida, where on issue after issue, DeSantis is utilizing power to destroy the Left. But even there, most Florida Republicans will go back to their old ways unless we elect a governor who is of the same caliber as DeSantis.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Paul Maharry, Andy Stowe and Eddie from Acworth discuss how the Dawgs were able to escape out of Lexington. What needs to change moving forward? Plus, Falcons and Braves talk.

In one of his final extended interviews, which was recorded three years before his recent death, the late anthropologist James C. Scott and Yascha Mounk discuss the need to be vigilant about the ways in which states do violence to individuals and societies. James C. Scott was the Sterling professor of political science and anthropology at Yale University. Scott is the author of major works including Seeing Like a State: How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed and Against the Grain: A Deep History of the Earliest States. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and James Scott discuss whether we ought to give "two cheers" for anarchism, why the state is here to stay, and the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.  This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity. Please do listen and spread the word about The Good Fight. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: podcast@persuasion.community  Website: http://www.persuasion.community Podcast production by Jack Shields, and Brendan Ruberry Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google Twitter: @Yascha_Mounk & @joinpersuasion Youtube: Yascha Mounk LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices