Podcasts about structural reform

John Maytham is joined by economist Ihsaan Bassier from the University of Surrey to unpack the deeper forces driving South Africa’s persistent gender pay gap. Based on a major study co-authored with Leila Gautham, Bassier explains how nearly half the wage disparity between men and women isn’t about unequal pay for equal work — but about women being concentrated in lower-paying firms. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'Just Ask the Press', host Brian Karem, along with national security expert Mark Zaid and editor John T. Bennett, delve into the recent events surrounding Donald Trump's administration, particularly focusing on his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky and JD Vance. The conversation explores the implications of Trump's diplomatic approach, reactions from various political figures, and the ongoing legal challenges faced by the administration. The discussion also touches on the importance of ceasefires in conflict resolution and the historical context of Ukraine's resistance against Russia. Additionally, the episode highlights recent legal updates and the significance of FOIA requests in uncovering governmental actions. In this conversation, John T. Bennett and Mark Zaid discuss the evolving dynamics of the press, particularly in relation to the White House and the challenges faced by journalists. They explore the implications of media access changes, concerns over censorship, and the potential future restrictions on press freedom. The discussion also highlights the need for structural reform within the press association and the responsibilities of journalists in the current political climate.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcastIntragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcast Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVwThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here:https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcast Purchase Brian's book "Free The Press" Follow Brian's Salon articles! 

In this episode, Shintaro is joined by the legendary Jimmy Pedro, a two-time Olympic medalist and world champion in Judo, to discuss his campaign for the USA Judo Board. Jimmy opens up about his extensive experience as a coach and businessman, emphasizing the urgent need for structural reform in USA Judo. They explore topics ranging from developing future athletes and expanding judo in schools to leveraging professional coaching and raising funds for USA Judo's success leading up to the 2028 Olympics. Jimmy also shares his ambitious plans to create stars in Judo, foster stronger connections with BJJ and MMA communities, and professionalize the sport at all levels in the United States. Whether you're a judo enthusiast or just curious about how national sports organizations operate, this episode provides deep insights into the future of American judo. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:27) Why Jimmy is Running For USA Judo Board (00:07:50) How Judo Competes with BJJ and NCAA (00:09:00) Creating Stars and Events to Promote Judo (00:10:00) The Importance of Developing Coaches (00:16:20) American Judo System and USA Judo (00:18:18) The Need for Structural Reform in Coaching (00:25:14) Jimmy's Coalition Within USA Judo Board (00:37:50) Jimmy's Thoughts on National Training Centers (00:41:42) Financial Needs for Professional Coach Development

China's economy is increasingly looking less likely to reach its 5% GDP growth target - what does this mean for equities? Brock Silvers of Kaiyuan Capital weighs in on whether there are silver linings amid the economic uncertainties. Image Credit: shutterstock.com

We explore the idea that the gravest deficits in freedom are intrinsically linked to poverty, impacting individuals and nations worldwide. We also examine the global innovation regime's crucial role in shaping progress and human development. International impact funds encourage and reward innovations based on their social benefits, potentially revolutionizing the current innovation regime. Towards the end of the conversation, we briefly discuss the work of John Rawls and the theory of justice as fairness, which describes a society of free citizens holding equal basic rights and cooperating within an egalitarian economic system.Thomas Pogge is the Leitner Professor of Philosophy and International Affairs at Yale University. He has has authored many influential books on cosmopolitanism, global justice, and extreme poverty. @ThomasPoggeResources:World Poverty and Human RightsJohn Rawls: His Life and Theory of JusticeHealth Impact FundAn Ecological Impact Fund Key highlightsIntroduction – 00:24The poverty-freedom relationship – 03:12Is poverty a violation of human rights? – 06:52The urgency of development finance – 19:19Innovation and impact funds – 27:50Profits, patents, and incentives – 39:42Global justice and solidarity with strangers – 47:00John Rawls and a global theory of justice – 51:52To ensure you never miss an episode of In Pursuit of Development, please make sure to subscribe to our podcast, rate us to support the show, and share this episode within your networks. Your engagement helps us bring more insightful content to you and keeps the conversation going.  HostProfessor Dan Banik (@danbanik @GlobalDevPod)Apple Google Spotify YouTubeSubscribe: https://globaldevpod.substack.com/

Betty Smoot-Madison, the deputy commissioner over Strategy and Planning with the City of Atlanta Department of Transportation, and Romy Maloon, a project manager, and the lead for the city's Atlanta Streets Alive, discuss the relaunching of Atlanta Streets Alive and plans to expand it in years to come. Plus, Vincent Bevins, an award-winning journalist and writer, discusses his new book, “If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution,” which explores why decades-long protests have not produced a revolution or any significant structural reform.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An independent power company says the industry needs structural reform. Consumer NZ has raised concern about historically high profits made last year by our biggest power companies. Meridian, Contact, Genesis and Mercury made a combined $2.7 billion operating profits in the past year. Consumer estimates 40,000 households couldn't afford power over the same period. Electric Kiwi chief executive Luke Blincoe says the market is broken. "You've got those big 4 players with excessive market power, and they're able to extract monopoly rents from Kiwi families, really." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An independent power company says the industry needs structural reform. Consumer NZ has raised concern about historically high profits made last year by our biggest power companies. Meridian, Contact, Genesis and Mercury made a combined $2.7 billion operating profits in the past year. Consumer estimates 40,000 households couldn't afford power over the same period. Electric Kiwi chief executive Luke Blincoe says the market is broken. "You've got those big 4 players with excessive market power, and they're able to extract monopoly rents from Kiwi families, really." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#retirement  #malaysia  #aged  EPF's Nurhisham Hussein - Malaysia's Retirement Crisis Is Already Upon Us    With costs outrunning salaries and a rapidly ageing population, Malaysia's retirement time bomb has already exploded.  Nurhisham Hussein, a longtime professional acquaintance and Chief Strategy Officer at the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Malaysia's largest pension fund, talks to Khoo Hsu Chuang about some solutions, both at a personal and policy level. (Hint: they're both painful.)  CONTENTS  00:02:41 - Snapshot of Malaysia's Retirement Crisis  00:14:20 - What is the Policy Response?  00:18:04 - How Are People Getting By?  00:19:35 - Who Is Responsible For Your Financial Future? You? Or The State?  00:25:25 - What To Do About the Ever-Weakening Ringgit  00:29:26 - Undeclared Assets  00:33:49 - Nonexistent Financial Literacy  00:38:29 - Priority List of Financial Planning  00:44:50 - Can Malaysia Raise Taxes Like in the West (to Pay for Social Safety Nets)?  00:48:09 - Do Subsidies Result in a Culture of Mediocrity?  00:50:10 - The Singapore Comparison is Painful  00:52:19 - Direction of Structural Reform  01:00:52 - How Both the State and Private Sector Can Rethink Retirement   01:04:17 - How Good Health is Instrumental in Old Age  01:06:00 - What's the TL:DR Here? A Summary  01:11:57 - For People, Rethink Retirement  (Many thanks to the Asia School of Business for their collaboration with The Do More Podcast, in whose studio this conversation was recorded. The Asia School of Business is a partnership between MIT Sloan School of Management and Bank Negara Malaysia). ---  FOLLOW HISHAM HERE:  Blog: http://econsmalaysia.blogspot.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/econsmalaysia   LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/5ts79t5c  B: https://tinyurl.com/2dk6npbp  -- Follow Chuang here:  URL: http://www.domore.my/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsu-chuang-khoo-ab199343/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/khoo.chuang/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/khoohsuchuang/   -- Follow DoMore here:  WEBSITE: https://www.domore.my/  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreTakeChargeofYourLife  ITUNES: https://apple.co/2lQ47mS  GOOGLE PLAY: https://bit.ly/3b1l8iO  SPOTIFY: https://tinyurl.com/y6zufvcp  PODBEAN: https://domoreasia.podbean.com/  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/domore.asia/ 

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Australia's aged care system needs an overhaul. The Royal Commission into aged care was very clear on that in their report. The government has promised over 17 billion dollars to respond to the commission's recommendations. But there is much unfinished business.  On Big Ideas, aged care researchers and practitioners point out missed opportunities and how we could do better. 

YB Nurul Izzah Anwar shares her perspective on the reason behind the low take-up of TVET and proposes the structural reforms necessary to strengthen this much needed programme. Image credit: Shutterstock.com

Australia's aged care system needs an overhaul. The Royal Commission into aged care was very clear on that in their report. The government has promised over 17 billion dollars to respond to the commission's recommendations. But there is much unfinished business.  On Big Ideas, aged care researchers and practitioners point out missed opportunities and how we could do better. 

Tyson Yunkaporta, author of Sand Talk discusses his page turner in light of beer pong and nudie runs, complexity theory and strange attractors. We touch on aspects of steady state economics, futurism, the neo-liberal subject and challenging the wellness industry to delve further into structural analysis. Show notes

Support this podcast What is to be done with the state? How does one's assessment of the state relate to socialist strategy? Is the state merely a committee for managing the common affairs of the whole bourgeoisie? Is it entirely captured by industry, or factions of capital, or does it operate independently? Team Advantage convenes to discuss theories of the state, and explains how state theory ultimately informs the approach one takes to social transformation. Further reading: Ralph Miliband, The State in Capitalist Society. 1969. Ralph Miliband, The Coup in Chile. October 1973. Miliband, Ralph. "Poulantzas and the capitalist state." New Left Review 82.1 (1973): 83-93. Rooksby, Ed. "‘Structural Reform’ and the Problem of Socialist Strategy Today." Critique 46.1 (2018): 27-48.

Gerrymandering is a major problem. But it's not the only structural cause of radicalization, extremism and polarized politics. I talked with Rep. Don Beyer, a Democrat from Virginia, about some other reform ideas that he's working on with other members of Congress.First, they want to introduce ranked choice voting. Second, they want to have members of Congress serve in multi-member districts, rather than only one member per district. And three, they want to expand the size of the House, from 435 members as it stands now to 500 members at first, and probably more beyond that.We talk mostly about ranked choice voting, because that's the first reform they are pushing. Beyer said he hopes to have it voted on and passed in the House this year. And this is something I discussed with Lee Drutman a year ago when his new book came out. If you're looking to do a deep dive into these ideas, they're all explored in depth in that book, which is called "Breaking the Two Party Doom Loop."The most basic reason to consider ranked choice voting is that it requires a candidate to win with a majority of votes. As it stands, the American system rewards candidates who win a plurality of votes, meaning many officeholders never clear 50 percent support from voters. This is most significant in party primaries, where an extremist or unqualified candidate can win with 30 percent of the vote or less if there are a high number of candidates in the race who split up the vote.It also gives voters the ability to vote for a third party candidate without worrying that they are throwing away their vote. If the third party candidate doesn't finish in the top two, and nobody gets above 50 percent, then that person's vote goes to their second choice. This would reduce the spoiler effect of third party candidates and also put pressure on them to nominate serrious candidates if they want to be taken seriously.Drutman told me a year ago that "things are going to hell a little bit" and that's why "people have become so engaged in democracy reform."I think it's safe to say that things are going to hell a lot these days, and we need structural change to reduce the toxic nature of our politics. This is the kind of conversation we need more of. Outro Song: "One Hundred Years" by John McCutcheon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thelonggame. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reforming the structures of parliament could lead to more citizens having a voice.

Donald Trump will not be president forever. Whether he leaves office in 2021 or 2025; whether he steps down peacefully or not; whether he’s replaced by a Democratic president or a Republican one—he will leave. And then the country will face the immense task of restoring democratic norms and facing up to the failings that allowed a populist, white-nationalist demagogue like Trump to reach office in the first place.In this episode, with help from University of Chicago political scientist Will Howell, we look at the leading explanations for Trump’s rise and the competing ideas about ways to move forward after Trump.Assuming Joseph R. Biden wins in November 2020—which isn’t a safe assumption, of course—should the next administration focus on structural reforms to make government more effective, so that Washington can then fix people’s real problems and take the oxygen out of populist anger? Or should it push forward with a program of cultural transformation that recognizes, and tries to root out, the deep strains of racism, xenophobia, and nihilism that fuel Trumpism and today’s Republican party?It turns out (unsurprisingly) that your preferred prescription depends on your precise diagnosis of the country’s ills. Howell makes a strong argument for a reformist approach that puts good government and pro-social policies first. Other scholars fear that a deeper reckoning with Americans’ illiberal leanings will be required. As you’ll hear in the episode, I’m still of two minds. But I also hope there’s a middle way.Chapter Guide00:00 Content Warning00:16 Soonish Opening Theme00:30 Donald Trump Barrage Montage01:13 What Is Donald Trump?02:36 Never Another Trump04:22 Disaster Response05:07 Introducing Will Howell07:30 Connecting Back to “Relic” and our Failing Constitution”09:23 Defining Populism and its Harms11:20 Once and Future Populist Demagogues13:19 The Conditions for Populism, and How to Change Them15:59 Institutional Reform or Policy Reform?17:58 Redesigning the US Presidency19:31 The F Word (Fascism)20:13 Jason Stanley on Fascist Movements21:09 Sarah Churchwell: “This Is What American Fascism Looks Like”22:12 The Party of White Grievance 23:48 Will Howell Responds: Forces Working in Tandem26:43 The Reformist Left and the Cultural Left28:01 A Middle Way28:45 Structural Reform or Detrumpification? Priorities for the Next Administration31:31 Best-Case Scenario33:33 End Credits and Acknowledgements35:12 Recommendation: The ConstantNotesThe Soonish opening theme is by Graham Gordon Ramsay.Additional music is from Titlecard Music and Sound.If you like the show, please rate and review Soonish on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. The more ratings we get, the more people will find the show. Really!Listener support is the rocket fuel that keeps this whole ship going! You can pitch in with a per-episode donation at patreon.com/soonishFollow us on Twitter and get the latest updates about the show in our email newsletter, Signals from Soonish.Trump doll photo by Max Litek, shared on Unsplash. Thanks Max!

Stephen Parker is interviewed by Geraldine Doogue for a segment that originally appeared on ABC Radio National’s Saturday Extra program on 23 May 2020.    Stephen and Geraldine discuss the challenges universities are facing and how this may signal the end of the golden age of university growth. They also explore the idea that the pandemic has accelerated the overdue structural reform the sector so desperately needs.    Visit: KPMG.com/au/talkingtertiary or email us at talkingtertiary@kpmg.com.au

Season 2 of DPS has officially wrapped. Season 3 will launch in beginning of May featuring a new website, weekly YouTube videos along with articles and blog posts. In the meantime, patrons will be getting a weekly B-Side and the free feed will revisit classic episodes of DPS. This episode featuring Ed Rooksby aired over a year ago and remains as relevant as ever given recent popularity of Medicare for All and the Green New Deal as structural reforms (or non-reformist reforms). Be sure to support DPS Media as we enter our third season: http://www.patreon.com/deadpundits ------------------------------------ Ed Rooksby, Tutor in Politics and Social Sciences at Ruskin College in Oxford, joins us to talk about structural reform and socialist strategy. We kick things off with a discussion of SYRIZA and socialist strategy along with a healthy dose of Neo-Marxian state theory. -How do we navigate the intractable debate between reform and revolution? -What is a non-reformist reform? -How do socialists use the state to support worker's self-activity outside the state? -TUNE IN TO FIND OUT! Check out Ed’s essay, “‘Structural Reform’ & the Problem of Socialist Strategy Today”: https://edrooksby.wordpress.com/2018/03/21/structural-reform-the-problem-of-socialist-strategy-today/ ***To access the B-Side of this interview and to support the new left agenda, head over to www.patreon.com/deadpundits and subscribe today*** ——————————————- iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 Facebook: http://facebook.com/deadpunditssociety Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/deadpundits

Don't Blink: The Politics of Successful Structural Reform by Frontier Centre

Ed Rooksby, Tutor in Politics and Social Sciences at Ruskin College in Oxford, joins us to talk about structural reform and socialist strategy. We kick things off with a discussion of the UCU strike in the UK, which has turned out to to be the largest academic-sector labor action in modern history. We then transition to a discussion of SYRIZA and socialist strategy along with a healthy dose of Neo-Marxian state theory. 

Check out Ed’s essay, “‘Structural Reform’ & the Problem of Socialist Strategy Today”: https://edrooksby.wordpress.com/2018/03/21/structural-reform-the-problem-of-socialist-strategy-today. Also relevant is Ed’s piece in Jacobin on the UCU Strike from a couple of weeks ago: “No Capitulation,” https://www.jacobinmag.com/2018/03/university-college-union-strike-capitulation-deal ***To access the B-Side of this interview and to support the new left agenda, head over to www.patreon.com/deadpundits and subscribe today*** ——————————————- Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/deadpundits iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1212081214 Facebook: facebook.com/deadpunditssociety Twitter: @deadpundits

Since its formation at 2016's Building the New Economy conference, put on by AELA and the UNSW law school, the New Economy Network Australia (NENA) has been building itself. The first New Economy Network Australia conference was held from 1st - 3rd September 2017 in Brisbane. Behind the Lines Radio, broadcasting through Community Radio 2XXFM in Canberra, frantically ran around for 3 days trying to capture as much of it as possible. Find out more about NENA at neweconomy.org.au/ And about AELA at www.earthlaws.org.au/ This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/. To give attribution for this work, include the URL of this page.

Willem Buiter, Citigroup's chief economist, says faster economic growth requires structural reforms, more capital expenditure and an elimination of trade barriers. Daniel Yergin, IHS' vice chairman, says Germany has kept the EU together. Finally, Vitor Gaspar, the IMF's fiscal affairs director, says the link between politics and economics was a tradition until the 20th century -- something that's been lost recently. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Willem Buiter, Citigroup's chief economist, says faster economic growth requires structural reforms, more capital expenditure and an elimination of trade barriers. Daniel Yergin, IHS' vice chairman, says Germany has kept the EU together. Finally, Vitor Gaspar, the IMF's fiscal affairs director, says the link between politics and economics was a tradition until the 20th century -- something that's been lost recently.

Patrick Jenkins is joined by Martin Arnold, Emma Dunkley and Marco Mazzucchelli, a former member of the Liikanen commission on European structural change in banking, to discuss the European Commission's apparent move to row back on its recommendations, plus the latest developments in UK banking and the Bank of International Settlements report highlighting the dangers of the ever strengthening dollar for emerging market corporate debt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Sun moves into Sagittarius and Mercury and Venus are dancing around it aspecting Saturn and Jupiter. Look for our $5 streaming video special on the website on Chiron by Maurice Fernandez and the Grand Cross of 2014 - Evolution of Structural Reform by Scott Wolfram. All formats and downloads included.

The Sun moves into Sagittarius and Mercury and Venus are dancing around it aspecting Saturn and Jupiter. Look for our $5 streaming video special on the website on Chiron by Maurice Fernandez and the Grand Cross of 2014 - Evolution of Structural Reform by Scott Wolfram. All formats and downloads included.

The Sun moves into Sagittarius and Mercury and Venus are dancing around it aspecting Saturn and Jupiter. Look for our $5 streaming video special on the website on Chiron by Maurice Fernandez and the Grand Cross of 2014 - Evolution of Structural Reform by Scott Wolfram. All formats and downloads included.