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In today's episode, we chat with Leo Cuello, J.D., a Research Professor at the Center for Children and Families in the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. Leo helps us understand what Medicaid is and the roles it performs as the U.S. largest health coverage program.Timeline of the conversation:2:00 What is Medicaid and how does it impact the disability community? What services does Medicaid cover?7:00 Medicaid pays 60% of the long-term care, covering nursing homes and 70% of the home and community-based services.10:00 Medicaid is known by different names in different States, and eligibility criteria for each program may vary. For example in Tennessee, Medicaid is known as Tenncare.20:00 Home and Community-based waivers or exemptions25:23 Funding and how does money flow from the Federal to the State level (federal matching dollars per State . According to HUD Exchange, Tennessee receives $1.86 for each healthcare dollar it spends).36:00 What is Medicaid Expansion? (States not currently enrolled in this program include: AL, FL, GA, KS, MS, SC, TN, TX, WI, WY)37:00 Implications of Medicaid Cuts for Rural Communities?41:00 Misinformation that Medicaid Cuts will not affect individuals with disabilities44:00 What is Fraud, Waste, and Abuse as it relates to healthcare?51:00 What does Medicaid cuts mean for healthcare providers? How do States adjust for Medicaid cuts? 1) Change eligibility criteria2) Change program coverage3)Cut provider rates56:00 Call to Action. Contact your Congress Representative and Senator to tell them what Medicaid means to your family. You can find representatives at the following links: https://www.house.gov/ or https://www.senate.gov/. If you are comfortable with making a call, contact your representative at the US Capitol Building (202) 224- 3121 and respectfully speak or leave a message advocating for #NoCutsToMedicaid.Names of Medicaid per State Arkansas Health CareCaliforniaMedi-CalColoradoHealth First ColoradoConnecticut Husky HealthDelawareDelaware MedicaidFlorida Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)GeorgiaGeorgia MedicaidIllinoisIllinois MedicaidIowaIowa MedicaidKentuckyKentucky MedicaidMaineMaineCareMarylandMaryland MedicaidMassachusettsMassHealthMichiganMichigan MedicaidMinnesotaMinnesota Family CareMontanaMontana MedicaidNebraskaNebraska MedicaidNevadaNevada MedicaidNew HampshireNH MedicaidNew JerseyNew Jersey Medicaid New Mexico New Mexico MedicaidNew York New York MedicaidNorth Carolina MedicaidNorth Dakota North Dakota Medicaid

Teddy Wilson, a journalist and researcher, joins to discuss developments within the Radical Right since Trump issued pardons and commutations for every one of his supporters involved in the 2021 riot at the US Capitol Building — including extremist movement members and supporters — at the start of his second term. Mike and Jared take a trip down memory lane to reflect on the ways Republicans have come to embrace what happened that day.Links:* Teddy's newsletter: radicalreports.org* Teddy's tracking of Capitol riot defendants: capitolriotmap.com* Teddy's account on Bluesky: @reportbywilson.bsky.socialTransition Music: “head empty blues” by Ekko AstralSubscribe for emails about new episodes and infrequent newsletters. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service.We find out about the landmark protest in 1990 when wheelchair users crawled up the steps of the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, campaigning for disability rights.Our expert is Dr Maria Orchard, law lecturer at the University of Leeds, who has carried out research into disability and inclusion.We hear about the 2015 attack on the Bardo Museum in Tunisia's capital, in which 22 tourists were killed.Next, the Gambian woman who in 1997 began making bags and purses out of old discarded plastic and is now globally recognised as Africa's Queen of Recycling.The South African musical King Kong which opened to critical acclaim in 1959 and whose all-black cast defied apartheid.Finally, the invention of the Global Positioning System - GPS - in the late 1970s, which now keeps aircraft in the sky and supports banking transactions.Contributors:Anita Cameron - disability rights campaigner Dr Maria Orchard - lecturer in law at the University of Leeds Hamadi Ben Abdesslem - tour guide Isatou Ceesay - environmental campaigner Nelson Mandela - former President of South Africa Marian Matshikiza - daughter of Todd Matshikiza, jazz pianist and composer Professor Brad Parkinson - chief architect of GPS(Photo: 8 year-old Jennifer Keelan crawls up the steps of the US Capitol, 12 March 1990. Credit: AP/Jeff Markowitz)

This week we talk about tax hikes, free trade, and the madman theory of negotiation.We also discuss EVs, Canada, and economic competition.Recommended Book: How Sanctions Work by Narges Bajoghli, Vali Nasr, Djavad Salehi-Isfahani, and Ali VaezTranscriptOn January 20, 2025, the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, was inaugurated as the 47th President of the US following a hard-fought election that he ultimately won by only a little bit in terms of the popular vote—49.8% to 48.3%—but he won the electoral vote by a substantial margin: 312 to opponent Kamala Harris' 226.Trump is the oldest person in US history to assume the country's presidency, at 78 years old, and he's only the second US president to win a non-consecutive term, the first being Grover Cleveland back in 1893.This new Trump presidency kicked off even before he officially stepped into office, his people interviewing government officials and low-level staff with what have been called loyalty tests, to assess who's with them and who's against them, including questions about whether they think the previous election, which Trump lost to former president Biden, was rigged against Trump—a conspiracy theory that's popular with Trump and many of his supporters, but for which there's no evidence.There was also a flurry of activity in Israel and the Gaza Strip, last minute negotiations between then-president Biden's representatives gaining additional oomph when Trump's incoming representatives added their heft to the effort, resulting in a long-pursued ceasefire agreement that, as of the day I'm recording this at least, still holds, a few weeks after it went into effect; hostages are still being exchanged, fighting has almost entirely halted between Israeli forces and Hamas fighters in Gaza, and while everyone involved is still holding their breath, worried that the whole thing could fall apart as previous efforts toward a lasting ceasefire have, negotiations about the second phase of the three-phase ceasefire plan started yesterday, and everything seems to be going mostly according to plan, thus far.That said, other aspects of the second Trump presidency have been less smooth and less celebrated—outside of the president's orbit, at least.There have been a flurry of firings and forced retirements amongst long-serving public officials and employees—many seemingly the result of those aforementioned loyalty tests. This has left gaps in many fundamental agencies, and while those conducting this purge of said agencies have claimed this is part of the plan, and that those who have left or been forced to leave are part of the alleged deep state that has it in for Trump, and who worked against him and his plans during his first presidency, and that these agencies, furthermore, have long been overstaffed, and staffed with people who aren't good at their jobs—so these purges will ultimately save the government money, and things will be restructured to work better, for some value of “better,” anyway.There have been outcries about this seeming gutting of the system, especially the regulatory system, from pretty much everyone else, national and international, with some analysts and Trump opponents calling this a coup in all but name; doing away with the systems that allow for accountability of those in charge, basically, and the very structures that allow democracy to happen in the country. And even short of that, we're seeing all sorts of issues related to those empty seats, and could soon see consequences as a result of the loss of generational knowledge in these agencies about how to do things; even fairly basic things.All of which has been accompanied by a wave of revenge firings and demotions, and threats of legal action and even the jailing of Trump opponents. In some cases this has included pulling security details from anyone who's spoken out against Trump or his policies in the past, including those who face persistent threats of violence, usually from Trump supporters.On the opposite side, those who have stuck by Trump, including those who were charged with crimes related to the January 6 incursion at the US Capitol Building, have been pardoned, given promotions, and at times publicly celebrated by the new administration. Some have been given cushy jobs and promotions for the well-connected amongst his supporters; Ken Howery the partner of venture capitalist and owner of government contractor Palantir, Peter Thield, and close ally of serial CEO and enthusiastic Trump supporter Elon Musk, was recently made ambassador to Denmark, for instance.Some of these moves have caused a fair bit of chaos, including a plane colliding with a military helicopter, which may have been the result of understaffing at the FAA, alongside an executive order that froze the funding of federal programs across the country.That executive order has been blocked by judges in some areas, and the Trump administration has since announced that they've rescinded the memo announcing that shutdown, but the initial impact was substantial, including the closure of regional Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid infrastructure, and the halting of government funded research and educational programs.Lots of people had their livelihoods threatened, lots worried they wouldn't be able to afford necessary medical procedures or be able to pay their bills, and many people worried this might cause the country to lose ground against competitors in terms of scientific and technological development, while also leading to some pretty widespread negative health outcomes—the government has also pulled health data, so information about disease spread and even pandemics is now inaccessible, further amplifying that latter concern.And that's just a very abbreviated, incomplete summary of some of the actions Trump's administration has taken in its first two weeks back in office; part of a desire on their part to hit the ground rolling and get rid of elements that might stand in their way as they fundamentally change the US system of government to better match their ambitions and priorities.What I'd like to talk about today, is a specific focus of this new administration—one that was a focus of Trump's previous administration, and to a certain degree Biden's administration too: that of US protectionism, and the use of tariffs against perceived enemies; but also, in Trump's case, at least, against long-time allies, as well.—On February 2 of 2025, Trump posted about tariffs on the twitter-clone he owns, Truth Social. And I'm going to quote the post in full, here, as I think it's illustrative of what he intends to do in this regard in the coming months.“The “Tariff Lobby,” headed by the Globalist, and always wrong, Wall Street Journal, is working hard to justify Countries like Canada, Mexico, China, and too many others to name, continue the decades long RIPOFF OF AMERICA, both with regard to TRADE, CRIME, AND POISONOUS DRUGS that are allowed to so freely flow into AMERICA. THOSE DAYS ARE OVER! The USA has major deficits with Canada, Mexico, and China (and almost all countries!), owes 36 Trillion Dollars, and we're not going to be the “Stupid Country” any longer. MAKE YOUR PRODUCT IN THE USA AND THERE ARE NO TARIFFS! Why should the United States lose TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN SUBSIDIZING OTHER COUNTRIES, and why should these other countries pay a small fraction of the cost of what USA citizens pay for Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, as an example? THIS WILL BE THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA! WILL THERE BE SOME PAIN? YES, MAYBE (AND MAYBE NOT!). BUT WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, AND IT WILL ALL BE WORTH THE PRICE THAT MUST BE PAID. WE ARE A COUNTRY THAT IS NOW BEING RUN WITH COMMON SENSE — AND THE RESULTS WILL BE SPECTACULAR!!!”So there are several things happening there, probably the most fundamental of which is the claim that other countries, including the US's allies, like Canada and Mexico, are taking advantage of the US when it comes to trade. This post followed Trump's signature of an executive order that applied a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican imports, and a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports.A tariff is basically a tax on certain goods brought into a country from other countries.So the US might impose a tariff on Chinese cars in order to keep those cars from flooding US markets and competing with US- and European-made models. And that's what the US did under the first Trump, and then the Biden administration—it imposed a 100% border tax on electric vehicles from China, the theory being that these cars are underpriced because of how the Chinese economy works, because of how workers there are treated, and because the Chinese government subsidizes many of their industries, including the EV industry, so their cars are quite good and sold at low prices, but they got that way because they're competing unfairly, according to this argument. Chinese cars sold at their sticker price on the US market, then, might kill off US car companies, which is not something the US government wants.Thus, the price on Chinese EVs is effectively doubled on the US market, and that, on a practical level, kills that competition, giving US carmakers cover until they can up their game and compete with their foreign rivals.The usual theory behind imposing tariffs, then, if you're doing so for ostensible competitive reasons, at least, is that slapping an additional tax on such goods should allow local businesses to better compete against them, because that additional tax raises prices, and that means local offerings have a government-provided advantage. This can help level a perceptually imbalanced playing field, or it can rebalance things in favor of brands in your country.In reality, though, tariffs often, though not always, become a tax on customers, not on the companies they're meant to target.Chinese vehicles have had trouble coming to the US for other reasons beyond price, including a change in safety standards that would be regulatorily required, and a slew of advantages provided to US companies beyond the hobbling tariffs enforced on their foreign competition. But other goods come into the US market from all over the place, and when there's a tariff of say 10 or 25%, that tax is generally just tacked on to the sticker price on the US market, and US consumers thus pay more for something they might have otherwise bought more cheaply, sans tariffs.This creates an effective tax within various industries in the US economy, and it generally has an inflationary effect, as a consequence; things become more expensive, so the money people earn doesn't go as far.So the new Trump administration announced a new 10% tariff on all Chinese goods, and 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, though energy products like oil from Canada will only face a 10% tariff.China has already lobbed a bunch of counter-tariffs at the US over the past few administrations, and it suggested it would add more to the tally in response to this new flat tariff, and now Canada and Mexico are rattling the same sabers, saying they won't stand by while their neighbor, with the world's biggest economy, elbows them out, causing possibly substantial damage to their local businesses that export goods to the US.The Canadian government has said it will apply 25% tariffs on $155 billion of American goods, including things like orange juice and appliances, those tariffs phased in over the next three weeks. And the Mexican government has said they'll do similar things, without giving specific details, as of yet.That means US manufacturers, companies that make stuff that ends up being sold in Canada and Mexico, could soon see comparable tariffs on their goods sold in those markets. That, in turn, could lead to significant economic consequences for such companies, but also everyday people living in all the affected countries, because of that inflationary effect—that effective tax on all of these goods.So even without those counter-tariffs, these new tariffs from the Trump administration against Canada, Mexico, and China to are expected to cause some real damage to the US economy, and to normal Americans. The Tax Foundation has estimated that they'll shrink US economic output by .4% and increase taxes by $1.2 trillion between 2025 and 2034, which on a micro-scale represents an average household tax increase of about $830 in 2025, alone; an extra $830 out of pocket per household on average because of these punishments that are ostensibly aimed at other countries, to try to get them to do things Trump wants them to do.Most of that $1.2 trillion tax increase is just from the Mexico and Canada tariffs: $958 billion of it, in fact. And during his first term in office, Trump's tariffs imposed about $80 billion worth of new taxes on American households in a single year, from 2018 to 2019—which isn't the same as just hiking taxes, but it amounts to the same outcome; and when compared to straight-up tax hikes, this represents one of the largest tax increases in several decades.Biden kept most of Trump's tariffs from his first administration in place when he stepped into office, and Biden added some of his own, too: especially on strategically vital tech components like computer chips, and next-step product categories like electric vehicles. And the net-impact of these tariffs on the US economy is generally considered to be mostly negative, in terms of practical tax hikes and its inflationary impact, but also in terms of reduced economic activity and employment.Trade wars can sound pretty tough and often serve as nationalistic red meat when reported upon, but most economists consider them to be the legislative equivalent of shooting oneself in the foot; completely open, free trade comes with downsides, as well, including the potential for a nation like China to dump products at low prices in foreign markets, putting local manufacturers out of business, then raising their prices once they've soaked up all the oxygen.But trade conflicts often result in a lot of downsides for everyday, tax-paying citizens, have long-term negative effects on businesses, and can also stoke inflation, causing secondary and tertiary negative effects that are hard to tamp down, later.Knowing this, many analysts have speculated that Trump might be using these tariffs as a sort of shot across the bow, wanting to renegotiate all sorts of agreements with enemies and allies, alike, and using the madman theory of negotiation, trying to convince those on the other side of the eventual negotiation that he's not in his right mind and is willing to burn it all down, wounding himself and his country in order to take out those who he feels have wronged him, if he doesn't get what he wants.There's a chance this could work for him, and his many threats and implied threats have already led to a whole lot of cowtowing and cancelled lawsuits against him and his people, even from folks and entities that have previously been staunchly against Trump and everything he stands for.There's also a good chance that these other governments will see whatever it is he's demanding from them as a small price to pay to get back to something approaching normal relations with the US, and normal dealings with the US's economy.His demands so far, though, have mostly revolved around seeming specters; he's alleging insufficient efforts aimed at drug imports into the US, and that both Mexico and Canada are enabling all manners of money laundering and transnational crimes; allegations that both countries deny, but which probably aren't the point to begin with. These accusations are generally being seen as a means of forcing these tariffs through without the usual process, which would take a while and present the opportunity for government systems to derail or weaken them, which happened to some of the tariffs Trump wanted to hurl at other governments during his first administration.So those seeming rationales might be primarily justifications to force these tariffs through, and it could be that the tariffs are meant to be negotiating leverage first and foremost, going away as soon as he gets what he wants—whatever that actually is.That said, it's also been speculated that a manman-theory-style false threat that's seen to be a false threat—hardcore, arguably nonsensical tariffs against allies, for instance—may not serve their purpose, because everyone knows they're false. That may mean those on the other end of them, if they hold their ground and are willing to suffer a little, could make it out the other side without giving too much away, the US suffering more, and thus, the president eventually giving up, coming up with justification for shifting to a new strategy but mostly just trying to lower inflation levels he raised, and bring life back to a stock market that he collapsed.Either way, it looks like there's a pretty good chance a lot of established norms and folkways will be trampled over the next few years, possibly with good reason, if you support the ends of this administration, at least, though by some indications maybe because of a fundamental misunderstanding of how economics works at this scale, or maybe for different reasons entirely: part of that larger plan to disrupt and demolish aspects of the US system of governance, making way for replacements that are more to the current administration's liking.Note: after recording this episode, but before it went live, the Chinese tariffs went into effect, but the tariffs against Mexico and Canada (and those countries' counter-tariffs) were paused. 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It happened exactly four years ago. I am speaking of January 6, 2021 -- the attack on the US Capitol Building by supporters of Donald Trump – claiming that President Biden had stolen the election. It was, to quote Bill Kristol, our national day of shame. It was, to borrow FDR's iconic phrase, a day that will live in infamy. There were many things that we cannot unsee, and that we cannot unhear. Among the rioters that stormed the Senate chamber was a man who provided us with one of the most memorable and disturbing images of that dark day in American history. A bare-chested, self-styled “shaman” named Jacob Chansley, was wearing a horned helmet. At a certain moment, he removed that helmet, and he led the group in prayer: "Thank you heavenly father for gracing us with this opportunity… to allow us to exercise our rights, to allow us to send a message to all the tyrants, the communists, and the globalists, that this is our nation, not theirs. We will not allow America, the American way of the United States of America to go down… In Christ's holy name, we pray." That was a demonstration of Christian nationalism -- the subject of our podcast with Amy Spitalnick, the CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) -- a powerful national voice on issues of democracy, antisemitism, extremism, and hate.  In our conversation, you will learn that Christian nationalism poses three threats -- to America, to Jews and other religious minorities, and even to Christianity itself. (Many Christians themselves recognize this; check out this interview with Amanda Tyler, author of "How To End Christian Nationalism.")

Speaking in the White House Rose Garden earlier, President Joe Biden said that since its founding 200 years ago, the United States has listened to the will of the people and he has promised a peaceful transfer of power. Corin Dann is outside the US Capitol Building in Washington D.C and he spoke to Guyon Espiner.

US President Joe Biden has praised Kamala Harris in his first address since her election defeat by Donald Trump. From the White House Rose Garden, Biden also promised a peaceful transition of power, while also lauding the successes of his presidency. Corin Dann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from outside the US Capitol Building in Washington DC.

A visit with the newest statue at the US Capitol Building:  Utah’s Martha Hughes Cannon

EPISODE 101 | Panic! at the Disco - The Jan. 6 Event (World Is Weird 12) On January 6, 2021 at 12:53 EST, a mass of people overwhelmed police on the west side of the US Capitol Building in Washington DC. At 2:11, a window was broken, and they entered the building. What followed was a bizarre scene, with some happy to just wander around, while others had more active plans. When it was over, 5 people were dead, 138 law enforcement personnel were injured (15 needing hospitalization), and an untold number of civilians were also injured. Eventually, more than 1100 people would be charged with various crimes committed that day.  What exactly happened here? Whatever you want to call it, it was fueled by conspiracy theories and conspiracy thinking. And it also engendered CTs of its own. The conspirasphere had finally run amok.  Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee. #ConspiracyClearinghouse #sharingiscaring #donations #support #buymeacoffee You can also SUBSCRIBE to this podcast. Review us here or on IMDb! SECTIONS 03:21 - A Fever You Can't Sweat Out - Sept. 29, 2020 "stand back and stand by", #stopthesteal, white supremacists and other militia asshats make plans for the Nov. 3 election, they set their eyes on the "innauguration" (sic), the Million MAGA March, Women for America First, Proud Boys leader Tarrio makes a mistake on Dec. 12 09:39 - High Hopes - Trump and Barr spar, Dec. 14 looms large, firings and hirings, shouts and insults, the #wildprotest is announced on Dec. 19, plans are made to meet on Jan. 6, pressure on Pence, threats of a "red wedding" 19:48 - Vices & Virtues - Trump calls Raffensperger on Jan. 2, Trump gets conflicting advice, Tarrio gets arrested on Jan. 4, bombs are planted, Trump sets up a war room at the Intercontinental Willard, Trump really doesn't want to leave office and rewrites his upcoming speech 25:50 - Mad as Rabbits - Jan. 6, 8:17am-2:39pm: the "rally", Giuliani talks, an extraordinary video is shown, arrests are plan and plans are laid, Trump gives his speech, the crowd finds inspiration, Trump tries to take the wheel, Proud Boys head to the Capitol, crowds follow, help is asked for, the crowd surges, the building is breached, police are attacked 38:44 - The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage - 2:44pm-3:49am: things get even uglier, help starts trickling in, attempts are still made to block certification, things finally get sorted 43:08 - Hey Look Ma, I Made It - Repercussions aplenty, dramatis personae, prison sentences with Tarrio the leader of the pack 48:57 - Emperor's New Clothes - What the heck were they all thinking? Apologist narratives, including the "false flag" trope Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info The January 6 insurrection: Minute-by-minute on CNN Capitol riots timeline: What happened on 6 January 2021? on BBC A timeline of how the Jan. 6 attack unfolded — including who said what and when on NPR A Timeline of the Government's Response on Jan. 6, 2021 on American Oversight EXPLAINER: A look at far-right extremists in Jan. 6 riot on AP News #StopTheSteal: Timeline of Social Media and Extremist Activities Leading to 1/6 Insurrection on Just Security The January 6 Effect: An Evolution of Hate and Extremism on the ADL website Read: Full transcript of Donald Trump's call to Brad Raffensperger on Atlanta News First Trump film on the Ellipse Jan. 6 video Movie at the Ellipse: A Study in Fascist Propaganda on Just Security Did This 2 Min. Video Help Incite the Jan. 6 Rioters? video Read Trump's Jan. 6 Speech, A Key Part Of Impeachment Trial on NPR How Texans helped plot, foment and carry out the Jan. 6 insurrection in The Texas Tribune The Radicalization of Kevin Greeson on ProPublica What Happened to the Jan. 6 Rioters Arrested Since the Capitol Attack on Time Full List of Capitol Rioters Jailed So Far and the Sentences They Are Serving in Newsweek Trump supporter at center of a Jan. 6 conspiracy theory: "It's just been hell" on Axios Fox News sued by man at centre of Jan 6 conspiracy theory on Al Jazeera Conspiracy Theorist Presumed Dead in Explosion During Police Standoff on Vice What words should we use to describe what happened in the Capitol? on Poynter What the History of the Word “Insurrection” Says About Jan. 6 in Time There's an ongoing battle of words to describe Jan 6, 2021. Here's why it matters on PBS News Has the U.S. Capitol Been Attacked Before? on Gale Expert weighs in on why the Capitol riot was not an unusual historical event on Spectrum News 1 The Capitol Has Been Attacked Before: This Time It Was Different on American University website Conspiracy Theories and January 6th on Public Wise Conspiracy theories paint fraudulent reality of Jan. 6 riot on PBS News A Guide to the Right's Unhinged Conspiracy Theories about Jan. 6 in Rolling Stone January 6 conspiracy theories and debunked claims on The National News Follow us on social: Facebook Twitter Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a 2022 Gold Quill Award, 2022 Gold MarCom Award, 2021 AVA Digital Award Gold, 2021 Silver Davey Award, 2020 Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists.  PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it's going. It's Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER

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This just might be our biggest episodes ever. Today's episode is a recap of the 2023 Celebration of Construction Equipment on the Nation Mall, hosted by AEM, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. You'll hear from a ton of folks from the big names in equipment manufacturing as we discuss topics impacting the construction industry and beyond. In fact, seeing as how this is a manufacturing-centric podcast, you'll likely find that there are many parallels there are between construction and manufacturing.In May 2023, the National Mall - the area right between the Washington Monument and the US Capitol Building - was covered with heavy equipment that was on display for all to see. This included some of the biggest earth-moving equipment from big names like Komatsu, Caterpillar, Bobcat, John Deere, and Volvo. All of this was done in an effort to showcase industry innovations like alternatively powered equipment, autonomous systems, as well as exhibits focusing on workforce development, safety, sustainable materials.All of these interviews were recorded live, from a stage on the Capitol Mall, where we interviewed construction industry leaders across 14 different panel discussions and fireside chat-style conversations. This episode is a highlight reel with some of the top insights and takeaways from those discussions. This compilation should give you a vibe of the event and the type of work that the Association of Equipment Manufacturers is doing. We also cover the type of collaboration that's needed between the the private sector and government to make meaningful progress toward getting folks educated and trained, filling jobs, and improving infrastructure. Finally, you'll hear some things we've never talked about on this podcast before. From aggregates to the recyclability of asphalt, we'll give you a nice behind-the-scenes into some of the processes and technologies that are big in the construction space.

Join us on this week's PreserveCast as we talk with Noami Doddington from Consigli Construction. Naomi takes us through her choice to change careers from a high school teacher to historic preservationist. We'll also discuss one of her projects, the Glass House at Menokin, where part of the structure will be preserved in glass. BIO: Naomi Doddington is a Project Manager and Historic Preservationist with Consigli Construction. She holds an MSHP degree from Clemson University. In the years that she has been working for Consigli, Naomi has had the privilege to work on some of our Capital City's most renowned buildings, including the US Capitol Building's Olmsted Terrace, the Netherlands Carillon near Arlington National Cemetery, and Meridian Hill Park in the heart of the Columbia Heights/Shaw neighborhoods. She has been working on the Menokin Plantation project for several years and is excited to continue to work on “the most engaging preservation project in America.” Naomi lives in Alexandria with her partner, Jeff, and their dog, Lulu. Learn More: https://www.consigli.com/

We get the latest from Washington as Congress gets to vote on raising the debt ceiling. The US would begin defaulting on its $31.4tn debt if the borrowing limit is not lifted by 5 June. Ed Butler discusses this and more of the world's business news with Financial Journalist and broadcaster Salve Duplito in the Philippines and Peter Jankowskis from Arbor Financial Services in the US. (Photo: The dome of the US Capitol Building is reflected in a puddle on a rainy morning in Washington, 2 February, 2012. Credit: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)

Visit the White HouseWhile you can't actually enter the White House, you can take a self-guided tour of the grounds and snap some photos of the iconic facade. The Smithsonian MuseumsThe Smithsonian Institution is home to 19 museums, galleries, and the National Zoo. Whether you're interested in art, history, or science, the museums offer something for everyone. Some of the most popular Smithsonian museums include the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Portrait Gallery. National Museum of American historyThe First Ladies' inaugural dress exhibit was one of my personal favorites at the National Museum of American history. This exhibit also included pieces of china from some of the presidential administrations. The National Archives MuseumThe National Archives were fascinating, and seeing the actual constitution was surreal. Don't forget - no pictures!The Monuments and MemorialsNo visit to DC is complete without seeing the city's monuments and memorials. With their mighty stone pillars, delicate engravings, and somber yet heroic sculptures, I was in awe. All within walking distance, the monuments were the highlight of my trip. My favorites were the Lincoln Memorial, the WWII Memorial, the Vietnam War Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, and the Washington Monument. The Lincoln MemorialThis iconic monument was built to honor the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln. It's a great place to reflect on American history and enjoy stunning views of the city. The National MallThe National Mall is an iconic green space stretching for two miles between the Lincoln Memorial and the US Capitol Building. Here, you can explore a variety of monuments, memorials, and museums, as well as take in stunning views of the city skyline. The National Gallery of ArtA close second on my highlights, right up with the Monuments, was the Washington National Art Gallery. This incredible museum houses a world-class collection of artworks, from ancient to modern. Whether you're a painting, sculpture, or photography fan, you'll find something to admire here. From Monet to Dega, this has one of the most spectacular art collections in not only the country but the world. It was so stunning we got stuck in there for an entire day from opening to close.Washington National CathedralMy husband's favorite stop on our DC adventure was the Washington National Cathedral. Washington National Cathedral is an iconic landmark of the nation's capital. Located in Northwest Washington, DC, it is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city. The cathedral has a long and rich history, built in 1907 and dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1912. It is a Gothic-style structure built in the tradition of classic European cathedrals. It is one of the largest and most impressive churches in the world, standing at the height of 300 feet and with a length of 600 feet. The interior is breathtaking, with its ornate details, including stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and marble pillars. The cathedral is also home to many important national events, including the funerals of presidents, state funerals, the National Prayer Breakfast, and royal visits. It is also the site of special events such as concerts, lectures, and services. The cathedral is also home to a number of significant monuments, including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which honors those who lost their lives in World War I, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. We took a tour, came just in time for an organ demonstration, and returned after dinner for evensong. The music was spectacular.Capitol HillCapitol Hill is one of the most iconic neighborhoods in the United States. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, it is home to the US Capitol building and a host of other important national landmarks. The area is steeped in history, and its streets are lined with many of the city's most impressive monuments, memorials, and government buildings. For visitors, Capitol Hill offers a variety of attractions, including the US Capitol building, the National Mall, and the Smithsonian Museum. Tourists can explore the area's many museums, galleries, and monuments or take a walking tour of the historic buildings and monuments that line the streets. Capitol Hill is also home to a vibrant nightlife, with many of the city's hottest restaurants, bars, and clubs.Check out the National ZooThe National Zoo is home to a variety of animals, from pandas to tigers. It's a great place to take the kids for a fun and educational day out. The Museum of the BibleLocated just blocks away from the National Mall and the White House, the Museum of the Bible offers eight floors of interactive exhibits, displays, and educational experiences that tell the story of the Bible and its influence on our world. The museum's mission is to invite all people to engage with the Bible through a unique and interactive museum experience. Visitors can explore the Bible's history, its impact on world cultures, its influence on art, music, and literature, and the ways it has changed the lives of millions of people.WeatherMy husband and I visited DC in October, and the weather was freezing and drizzly when we arrived, but as soon as we went to Marshalls and got hats, coats, and scarves, the next two days were sunny and in the 60s & 70s. When you go to DC, check the weather, especially if you are going in the Spring or the Fall. Weather can still be very uncertain at those times of the year. However, the most beautiful time to visit is in April, during the blooming of the cherry blossoms. Where to StayI recommend staying in Georgetown. This way, you can walk anywhere and don't rent a car, just uber. The city is so beautiful that walking is an event in itself. We started our adventure by staying our first two nights at the Westin in the heart of Washington, within a 10-minute drive of the Smithsonian, the National Zoo, and the White House. This 4-star hotel is 1.2 mi from Capital One Arena and 1.3 mi from National Mall. This Westin had a tiny yet cozy room and a great bathroom with a soaking tub.Then we moved to the Glover Park inn for some different scenery. Glover was artsier with a spacious room, a lovely dining area, and a shabby chic vibe. On the downside, it was further out from all the attractions except for the Washington National Cathedral.We ended our adventure by staying in the Royal Sonesta. This spot was in another artsy nook of DC that had a very cool 70s vibe, and our room had a super nice bathroom.The three other hotels we recommend are the River Inn, the Lombardy, and the Modus Hotel. Best EatsWe ate some of the best food I had all year when we were in DC, from GCDC grilled cheese sandwiches to Chef Geoffs for a fabulous outdoor lunch, Circa for dinner, and Captain Cookie & the Milk Man for a late-night snack; we ate our way through DC and loved every minute of it. Some other note-worthy restaurants were Bindaas & Juniper, Roti (lunch), North Italia (dinner), Tonic At Quigley's (lunch) & GW Delicatessen (lunch).The National Theater & the Kennedy CenterThere are many theaters in DC, but my two favorites are the National Theater and the Kennedy Center. We went to the National Theater on this trip to see the Tina Turner Musical, and the show was spectacular. The entire production was phenomenal, from the lights, sound, and actors. This was, hands down, one of my favorite theaters of all time because it was smaller than the Kennedy center but tactfully designed to be just as grand. The entire staff was so friendly, and we sat in the center bottom row. It was the best seat in the house!If you happen to be traveling to DC in April for the Cherry Blossoms, and like the weather, the National Theater has some must-see shows coming up; Jagged Little Pill (March 14-26), My Fair Lady (April 6- 9), Disney's Aladdin (April 19-30), and Beetlejuice (May 16-28). Walk over early, and you can visit the WWI memorial, which sits right outside.As soon as we left DC, I was dying to go back. From the tall, proud monuments and rich history to the melting pot of people and the exciting city life, I could even see myself loving DC as home.

This week on the show, we look at the role disinformation plays in the United States and Brazil. The storming in Brasilia of federal government institutions by supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro echoed strongly the events seen at the US Capitol Building on January 6th 2021. We discuss the impact on Brazil's democracy, the role played by social media platforms and how conspiracy theories percolate online. This week we also look at the state of American politics going into 2023. How are things shaping up for Joe Biden's presidency after the mid-terms now that a new Congress has been sworn in? And what are the wider challenges being faced more broadly by the American body politic? Our experts also discuss the legacy of January 6th, two years on from the insurrection at The Capitol. Joining guest host Leslie Vinjamuri this week is Christopher Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow for Latin America, Serusha Govender the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellow at Chatham House and Alex Krasodomski, a Senior Research Associate with our Digital Society Initiative. Read our expertise: Digital politics threatens democracy and must change Subscribe to Independent Thinking wherever you get your podcasts. Please listen, rate, review and subscribe. Presented by Bronwen Maddox. Produced by John Pollock. Sound by Abdul Boudiaf and Robin Gardner.  

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Krista jumps on to discuss Andrew Callaghan's new documentary "This Place Rules" that is new to HBO Max. It documents the months leading up to the January 6th riots/insurrection at the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC. We mostly discuss our thoughts on the documentary, peppered with some of our own commentary. There are spoilers, in case you care about something like that. The movie is great and worth a watch. Thanks for tuning in and hanging out with us! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ My Socials: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lopezradio​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lopezradio ​------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Community Discord: https://discord.gg/nsQYRSJ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Podcast: Lopez Radio: https://link.chtbl.com/LopezRadio​ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Music by Spuntastic: https://spuntastic.bandcamp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lopezradio/support

This episode, Matt talks to Christopher Beem (Penn State University) about how we can cultivate those skills that conduce to having a functioning democracy. His book on the topic, The Seven Democratic Virtues, is out now from Penn State University Press.The storming of the US Capitol Building in 2021 was an eyebrow-raising event, to say the least. It prompted historians, political scientists, and political philosophers to ask whether deep down, everything was going okay with our democratic system. Was this event some kind of sign that the voting process was under unusual strain? Was it time to start thinking about measures we can take to try to support and maintain it?Our guest says yes: that time is upon us. In light of evidence from evolutionary psychology that natural selection imbued us all with an instinct for tribalism, he argues that there are pretty strong causal forces working to congeal us into increasingly disjoint political camps. If we don't do anything about it, members of these communities may one day no longer be willing to vote in the same elections. But what are we supposed to do about it? Although no one simple trick is likely to work, Beem argues that there are personal moral virtues that we can all work on developing. Democracy doesn't just function by default; we have to actively work on ourselves in order to make it function. It's not like we wave a magic wand, follow a couple simple steps and then we're “done”. Rather, it's always going to be an ongoing process to keep this crazy thing afloat.Tune in to hear Christopher Beem's thoughts about what these virtues are and how exemplifying them can get our democracy back into whack! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Results: Getting Beyond Politics to Get Important Work Done by Charlie Baker, Steve Kadish A Leader's Guide to Executing Change and Delivering Results. Governor Charlie Baker, one of the most popular governors in the United States, with a reputation for getting things done, wants to put the service back into public service: "Wedge issues may be great for making headlines," he writes, "but they do not move us forward. Success is measured by what we accomplish together. Our obligation to the people we serve is too important to place politics and partisanship before progress and results." For the Governor and his longtime associate Steve Kadish, these words are much more than political platitudes. They are at the heart of a method for delivering results—and getting past politics—the two developed while working together in top leadership positions in the public and private sectors. Distilled into a four-step framework, Results is the much-needed implementation guide for anyone in public service, as well as for leaders and managers in large organizations hamstrung by bureaucracy and politics. With a broad range of examples, Baker, a Republican, and Kadish, a Democrat, show how to move from identifying problems to achieving results in a way that bridges divides instead of exacerbating them. They show how government can be an engine of positive change and an example of effective operation, not just a hopeless bureaucracy. Results is not only about getting things done, but about renewing people's faith in public service. Empty promises feed disengagement when instead we need confidence in our government and the services it delivers. When a mob attacked the US Capitol Building on January 6, 2021, the very core of our democracy and our sense of government were threatened. Demonstrating that government can work—the goal of this book—is vital to ensuring the future of our democracy.

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As the UK Conservative leadership race enters the final stretch, we take a look back at a previous podcast on power transitions where we discussed the United States' change in administration from Trump to Biden. What are the potential pitfalls when one government is replaced by another? Is there a recipe for success or can we always expect issues and uncertainty? - 2022 Conservative Party leadership election (UK) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Conservative_Party_leadership_election_(UK) --------- A beginning is a very delicate time. The transition from one set of leaders to another can be fraught with difficulty. Talking before the US Capitol riots brought this so sharply into focus, we discuss what makes for a smooth handover of power. In this podcast we discuss the factors that lead to turbulent power transitions and whether we can predict how they will go. We examine historical precedents from monarchical successions, enforced regime changes and democratic handovers, and question whether leaders are more or less vulnerable just after they have ascended to the throne. This podcast was recorded prior to the unruly invasion of the US Capitol Building - how accurate were our predictions regarding whether Donald Trump would attend Joe Biden's inauguration? A few things we mentioned in this podcast: - List of UK Prime Ministers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_prime_ministers_of_the_United_Kingdom - List of Italian Prime Ministers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_prime_ministers_of_Italy - No evidence of a significant 4-year cycle in US crime http://www.disastercenter.com/crime/uscrime.htm Find more Cognitive Engineering episodes here http://podcast.alephinsights.com and for more information on Aleph Insights visit our website https://alephinsights.com Image: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons

Man crashes into vehicle barricade near US Capitol Building, fires shots into the air, then kills himself. Listen for more details.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

On January 6, 2021 the US Capitol Building was attacked by a mob of people wanting to prevent a joint session of congress from counting the electoral votes.There's many things that have been said from this day, some say it was an inside job, some said it was the worst thing to happen to a democracy.  About 840 suspects have been charged, many people have testified in front of the Jan 6th Committee including close people to Trump.How should Christians re3act to what happened? Should all be held accountable? Is there a biblical perspective to all of this?In this Episode we hit all these questions and many more!

In this bonus feature conservative activist Brandon Straka tells Rich what it was like to be in jail following the FBI raid on his home for simply recording a video outside the US Capitol Building on January 6th, 2021. This is an excerpt of Rich's conversation with Brandon Straka on the Jim Bohannon Show which (6/3/22).Portions of today's program are brought to you by PolitiWeek.com. Comment and follow on Facebook, Twitter, GETTR, and Truth Social or visit us at RichValdes.com

Brandon Straka, founder of the WalkAway Campaign, plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge for disorderly conduct, and admitted to telling protestors to take a shield from police officers during the January 6, 2021, protests at the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC. Yet according to Straka, he was forced under pressure to confess to a crime he didn't commit, only to avoid facing charges with long prison terms that he felt would not be heard before a fair trail. He provides video evidence from January 6 supporting his claims. ⭕️ Stay up-to-date with Josh with the Crossroads NEWSLETTER

I'm Peter Serefine, and this is the Liberty Minute for Friday, 742 days into "two weeks to flatten the curve." The US Capitol Building will finally reopen for public tours after two years of keeping the people locked out of the people's house. DC is contemplating sending out $100 checks to help ease the pain of higher gas prices. There are so many issues with this. First, my middle school economics class taught me about supply and demand. More money chasing the same inventory of products will make prices worse. Second, where do the geniuses in DC think that money comes from? Oh, that's right, they just click a few buttons and poof! Creating more money when the nation is already $30 trillion in debt won't hurt. It isn't like any country has ever gone bankrupt for doing precisely that, except maybe Germany, Russia, Greece, and a few others. For more political commentary, check out Liberty-Lighthouse.com. Until tomorrow, si vis Pacem, Para Bellum. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/libertylighthouse/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/libertylighthouse/support

Air Date 3/19/2022 Today we take a look at the details of the planned coup that had its culmination in the form of a violent insurrection at the US Capitol Building on January 6th, 2021 as well as the ongoing efforts to undermine and dismantle the structures of our election system.  Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) Discord Explained Join our Discord community! SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: January 6th Planning Was WAY More Detailed Than We Thought - The Majority Report - Air Date 2-5-22 In some ways, the attack on the Capitol looked haphazard but the answer is far scarier. There was much more planning by the group involved. Ch. 2: Columnist Will Bunch: Trump Came Much Closer to Pulling Off a January 6 Coup Than People Realize - Democracy Now! - Air Date 1-5-22 National columnist Will Bunch says there is growing evidence that links Trump and his inner circle to the Capitol attack. Ch. 3: Pence lawyer at center of Trump pressure tactic spends hours with January 6th Committee - The Rachel Maddow Show - Air Date 2-2-22 Michael Schmidt, Washington correspondent for the New York Times; David Wilson. Ch. 4: Reform the Insurrection Act: Former Pentagon Adviser Says Trump Almost Used It to Subvert Election - Democracy Now! - Air Date 1-6-22 Former Pentagon adviser Ryan Goodman says former President Trump could have used the Insurrection Act to hold onto power onJanuary 6, 2021. Ch. 5: Fake Trump electors, Trump White House official receive January 6th Committee subpoenas - The Rachel Maddow Show - Air Date 1-29-22 Rep. Pete Aguilar, member of the January 6th Committee Ch. 6: Former FL county election chief Ion Sancho on MAGA threats to election officials - The BradCast - Air Date 3-15-22 It took decades to build our system of non-partisan, professional election administration, but the entire system is now under persistent attack by Trump's MAGA Mob. Ch. 7: Trump flouting of Presidential Records Act leaves National Archives scrambling - The Rachel Maddow Show - Air Date 2-7-22 Michael Schmidt, Washington correspondent for the New York Times Ch. 8: Trump Facing CRIMINAL Charges Per Trump Riot Committee - David Pakman Show - Air Date 3-3-22 The January 6 Trump riot committee has released a list of possible criminal charges committed by former President Donald Trump. MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS CLIP(S) Ch. 9: Trump flouting of Presidential Records Act leaves National Archives scrambling Part 2 - The Rachel Maddow Show - Air Date 2-7-22 Ch. 10: Former FL county election chief Ion Sancho on MAGA threats to election officials Part 2 - The BradCast - Air Date 3-15-22 VOICEMAILS Ch. 11: Thoughts on the Ukraine context episode - Alan from Connecticut FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 12: Final comments on our new Discord community server and how to join TAKE ACTION! Become a Poll Worker or Election Official: WorkElections.org EDUCATE YOURSELF & SHARE Expert fears partisan actors may replace election workers who quit over threats (PBS News Hour) 1 in 5 local election officials say they're likely to quit before 2024 (NPR) Researchers warn that Christian nationalists are becoming more radical and are targeting voting (Washington Post) One in five U.S. election workers may quit amid threats, politics (Reuters) Local election officials are exhausted, under threat and thinking about quitting (Politico) Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman  MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions) SHOW IMAGE: Description: Black and white photo from a rally. A hand holds up a sign that says "Remember Jan. 6th, Senators. Protect Our Democracy Now". Credit: "January 6th Vigil for Democracy" by Becker1999, Wikimedia Commons | License | Changes: Cropped Produced by Jay! Tomlinson

Part 2 Doug and I continue our conversation about the historical landing of his Gyrocopter on the lawn of the U. S. Capital as well as Campaign Finance reform. *******Doug landed an ultralight gyrocopter (think flying motorcycle) on the west lawn of the US Capitol Building in April 2015 with 535 letters, one to every member of Congress calling them out for their greed and the role of big money in politics. Doug is back with a book because corruption hasn't changed. (It's not just the GOP, either.)FLIGHT PLAN is a memoir - 90% of the book (by word count) covers his story, including a personal tragedy that created the frame of mind for such a radical stunt. And what happened afterward - the media firestorm and a vindictive prosecutor pushing charges carrying potentially nine years in prison.The other 10% scattered with a light footprint is the true topic of the book - what institutional graft is, how it functions, and how we can end it. Citizens know corruption exists like an obscene deformity of what democracy should be. They don't want to look because they fear there is no cure.And there is. The remedy for institutional graft is non-partisan, easy to understand, and it makes fixing everything else possible.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10153017864224205C-Span: https://www.c-span.org/video/?326060-3/washington-journal-gyrocopter-pilot-doug-hughesDaily Show: https://www.cc.com/video/gsg0lp/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-wack-hawk-downBook: Buy Here******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@betertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaunaD1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomVideo of the interview is available here: https://youtu.be/6nGr3iUd1o4Have a question or want to be a guest on the podcast email: dauna@bettertopodcast.comTo see upcoming guests click here: https://www.dmneedom.com/better-topodcastSupport the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomSound Design and production by Rich Zei at Third Ear Audio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdearaudioproductionsBuzzsprout: Affiliate link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1832259©2022 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show

Doug and I dig into the historical landing of his Gyrocopter on the lawn of the U. S. Capital as well as Campaign Finance reform. *******Doug landed an ultralight gyrocopter (think flying motorcycle) on the west lawn of the US Capitol Building in April 2015 with 535 letters, one to every member of Congress calling them out for their greed and the role of big money in politics. Doug is back with a book because corruption hasn't changed. (It's not just the GOP, either.)FLIGHT PLAN is a memoir - 90% of the book (by word count) covers his story, including a personal tragedy that created the frame of mind for such a radical stunt. And what happened afterward - the media firestorm and a vindictive prosecutor pushing charges carrying potentially nine years in prison.The other 10% scattered with a light footprint is the true topic of the book - what institutional graft is, how it functions, and how we can end it. Citizens know corruption exists like an obscene deformity of what democracy should be. They don't want to look because they fear there is no cure.And there is. The remedy for institutional graft is non-partisan, easy to understand, and it makes fixing everything else possible.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10153017864224205C-Span: https://www.c-span.org/video/?326060-3/washington-journal-gyrocopter-pilot-doug-hughesDaily Show: https://www.cc.com/video/gsg0lp/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart-wack-hawk-downBook: Buy Here******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@betertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaunaD1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomVideo of the interview is available here: https://youtu.be/orEmPiUN9nkHave a question or want to be a guest on the podcast email: dauna@bettertopodcast.comTo see upcoming guests click here: https://www.dmneedom.com/better-topodcastSupport the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomSound Design and production by Rich Zei at Third Ear Audio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdearaudioproductionsBuzzsprout: Affiliate link https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1832259©2022 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Douglas Hughes, a retired postal worker and political activist famously known for flying a 250-pound ultralight gyrocopter unauthorized to deliver 535 letters to each member of the Congress. Landing on the west lawn of the US Capitol Building in 2015, he served four months in prison and lost his job afterwards. Why he had no regrets for what he had done is something that Doug proudly shares to people in his activist work, and he is kind to drop by our podcast to talk about it and more. Join me in this episode and learn why Doug is a Kickass Boomer! [00:01 - 06:30] Opening Segment [06:31 - 16:01] Collective Action to Resolve Societal Problems [16:02 - 26:35] Talks About “Big Money” Politics [26:36 - 36:29] Voter Empowerment in Current Times [36:30 - 38:41] Closing Segment Tweetable Quotes: “Find the group that you feel comfortable with, join, read the emails that they send out, and do whatever you can...” - Douglas Hughes “I'm not trying to get an advantage. I'm trying to empower all voters.” - Douglas Hughes Email doug@doughughesauthor.com to connect with Doug or check out his personal website to learn more about his work. Follow the websites below to join him in his advocacies. GRAB a copy of Doug's book, “Flight Plan” on Amazon. ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. You can also connect with me by emailing terry@kickassboomers.com.

RELEASE DATE 01/07/2022 SEASON 5 premiere! Doug Hughes is a retired mailman living on the Gulf Coast of Florida. In previous jobs, he's been a restaurant manager, computer programmer, and he's held a few dozen other jobs from mopping hospital floors to driving for Uber. He made a daring and unauthorized flight in a 250-pound ultralight gyrocopter with 535 letters, one to every member of Congress, landing on the west lawn of the US Capitol Building in 2015. After proving his dedication, he demonstrated his expertise on the crisis of institutional corruption in dozens of media appearances and speaking engagements. The flight earned Doug four months in prison, it also cost him his job with the U.S. Postal Service and the gyroplane, a deal he does not regret. Doug is an activist, especially but not exclusively on big money in politics, speaking, demonstrating, and writing on the subject whenever an audience will tolerate him. Listen on Apple podcasts https://apple.co/3lblMRb or anywhere podcasts are found. GET MORE DOUG: https://doughughesauthor.com/   JOIN THE VIRTUAL GROUP EVERY THURSDAY! CoffeeOverSuicide.com/talk Support my show for 3 months and get an exclusive MUG as a thank you!  www.patreon.com/coffeeoversuicide *** Crisis Text Line: 741-741 Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255   #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #dramedy #Comedy #depression #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcast #progressivepatriot #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthadvocate #coffeeoversuicide #Gyrocopter #DougHughes #moneyoutofpolitics

The US Capitol Building. 175,170 square feet that house the seat of legislative branch of the most powerful nation on Earth. For over two centuries the Capitol has stood as a symbol of American law and governance. For it to be breached and desecrated in a time of peace is almost unimaginable, yet on January 6th, 2021, that is exactly what happened. Join us on this special bonus episode of "No One is Competent" as we dive into the series of bad decisions and faulty assumptions that led to the most serious assault on the Capitol in 207 years.

In April 2015, a mailman concerned about climate change and political corruption decided he needed a dramatic way to bring attention to those issues, which he believes threaten our country, indeed the world.So, he decided that air mail delivery was the only way -- not by just dropping letters to Congress in a mailbox and forgetting about it, but by personally flying those letters to the U.S. Capitol himself.So, he trailered a 250-pound flying contraption called a gyrocopter from Florida to Pennsylvania to stage his one-man protest. He flew 70 miles south from Gettysburg across Maryland, turned left at the Potomac, and two miles up the Capitol Mall, past the White House and past the Washington Monument to land on the lawn of the US Capitol Building.The man's name is Doug Hughes and he's here with Lean to The Left today to recount his story, which he has detailed in a memoir, FLIGHT PLAN: A Mailman's Aerial Excursion and Special Delivery.Hughes succeeded in gaining attention, of course. His exercise of free speech eventually cost him four months in jail, but he doesn't regret that and during our interview offers concrete ideas about how the political system should be changed to eliminate corruption of those we elect to represent us.Listen to our interview.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

In our fifth episode, we introduce our final topic, Public Health, as seen through the eyes of Taneka Hye Wol Jennings, an adoptee and immigrant rights activist. Jennings was born in Cheongju, South Korea. As a Korean American and a transracial, inter-country adoptee, she is dedicated to adoptee and immigrant rights work, as well as building authentic solidarity with others who have been marginalized by systems and structures that perpetuate injustice. She is a Campaign Director with Adoptees for Justice, a project of the National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) and an active volunteer for intersectional justice causes. For Jennings, citizenship is a public health issue, determining who does and doesn't have access to health care. In the photo she shares, Jennings stands in front of the US Capitol Building, about to be willingly arrested as part of a Citizenship for All protest. Interviewer Kaylen Brandt is a rising senior at Lindblom Math & Science Academy in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood. When she's not interviewing community members, the aspiring Chicago alderperson is busy applying for colleges. Music: MalciArtwork: Dan MacDonald StudiosAudio Producer: Samantha GattsekExecutive Producers: Mareva Lindo & Elissa YanceyThis podcast is brought to you by Public Narrative and A Picture's Worth.Resources and LinksAdoptees for Justice: http://adopteesforjustice.org/National Korean American Service & Education Consortium: http://nakasec.orgBeyond Speaking Out, a blog post by Jennings: https://www.wearekaan.org/post/beyond-speaking-out

On January 6th, 2021 protestors gathered in Washington D.C. and a riot broke out at the US Capitol Building as congress debated certifying the 2020 election results. And just like that everyone has flipped sides as Democrats are concerned about violent protests and Republicans assault police officers. But why weren't the police better prepared? And why are the number of deaths being inflated? In this episode our hosts discuss their reactions to the riot as we begin what is certain to be a crazy new year. Welcome to 2021. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blurredpoliticallines/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blurredpoliticallines/support

LINKS IN THIS EPISODEAmanda Gorman Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp9pyMqnBzk&feature=emb_logoMy Coaching Programme https://www.greatspeech.co/communication-superskills-programme/What an incredible performance. Definitely the stand out moment of the Inauguration Ceremony of Joe Biden & Kamala Harris as US President and Vice President.This week I analyse the poem 'The Hill We Climb' delivered by Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate after being invited by Jill Biden to deliver the poem.She reportedly only completed it after watching the Trump rioters storm the US Capitol Building, and this helped her find the theme of hope and unity that is central to her message.I go through the poem line by line and passage by passage to give my verdict on an extraordinary moment from an extraordinary young woman.SUBSCRIBESHARESAY WHAT YOU THINK (in a review on Apple Podcast)

Welcome back to A Bitch and a Witch. In this weeks episode Chad and Sam unpack the events that unfolded at the US Capitol Building. Follow us on social media!Link to all social media:https://linktr.ee/btchandwitchpodInstagram @btchandwitchpodhttps://www.instagram.com/btchandwitchpod/Twitter @btchandwitchpodhttps://twitter.com/btchandwitchpodFacebook : A Bitch and a Witchhttps://www.facebook.com/btchandwitchpod/Music: "A Ghost Waltz" By Loyalty Freak Music

This podcast discusses the US Capitol Hill Riot and the history of White domestic terrorism as a threat to democracy and free and fair elections. On January 6, 2021, the US Capitol Building was stormed and attacked by pro-Trump terrorists seeking to overturn the result of the 2020 election.In this inaugural episode of Not Another White Man's Podcast, co-hosts Brandee Blocker Anderson, Kendra Dawsey, Seanna Pieper-Jordan, and Haleh Rabizadeh Resnick discuss the capitol hill attack aka the MAGA riot incited by outgoing president Donald Trump.These Trump rioters breached the capitol building with the goal of potentially kidnapping and murdering members of Congress and Vice President Mike Pence. Washington DC and the US Capitol was stormed by a mob of Trump supporters. The Trump mob thought their actions would bring about a coup d'etat. In this episode, we relate capitol hill protesters' actions to those of White terrorists in the post-Reconstruction period, in which White mobs used domestic terrorism to overthrow elections throughout the South after the Civil War. This was a Trump coup attempt.Listen to our capitol hill reaction, as we give you our perspective as non-men, people of color.Follow Us:Kendra DawseyTwitter - https://www.instagram.com/bossy_dawsey/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bossy_dawsey/Website - www.kendradawsey.comBrandee Blocker AndersonAll Social Media - https://linktr.ee/theantiracismacademyHaleh Rabizadeh ResnickWebsite - www.halehresnick.comSeanna Pieper-JordanInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/spj_808/Sign up here to join The Antiracism Academy email list:https://www.theantiracismacademy.com/sign-upCheck out other related videos:White Privilege: A Breakdown of one of Martin Luther King Jr's Last Speeches: https://youtu.be/rNfHJK0rbcQBlack Women: The BACKBONE of Democracy - Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kamala Harris: https://youtu.be/4DIFDAhH3zA5 Tips for Analyzing Children's Content for Racial Bias: https://youtu.be/c0ZNElmOCzkTop 5 Reasons to Talk to Your Kids about Race: https://youtu.be/4Wvujc-0R2ITop 5 Myths about Race: https://youtu.be/6TuTyaSaZToTop 5 Facts about Race: https://youtu.be/bnKhMITcCA4How to Talk to Kids about Race: https://youtu.be/wCodro_tl8s5 Tips for Parents to Combat Racism in Gaming: https://youtu.be/9mkxdZKsVeo5 Tips for How to Avoid Raising a Racist Kid: https://youtu.be/EFCZAN6Jj9E

#015. BLM and ANTIFA have successfully proselytized many Americans. Most have no idea what these organizations actually stand for. It's more than a slogan. OTL asks the honest question that seems to get suppressed at every turn, Do ALL lives matter? After a closer look at the BLM manifesto it has become clear that 'Black Lives Matter' is just a slogan with a different end game in sight. It's clever and it has worked. Joe Biden claimed that ANTIFA was just an idea, but did an idea kill Aaron Danielson in Portland? Did an 'idea' loot, burn, ransack communities? The attack on the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington was uncalled for and those who participated should be held accountable. This hard hitting podcast is keeping political ideologies On The Level.

Mary (she/her), who identifies as a Midwestern transplant to Utah, describes being a health care provider and health care recipient during the pandemic.  This includes being present for her family, patients, and fellow health care workers as they struggle to save lives; and her role helping others cope with death.  Mary also discusses the profound impact of ‘science denial' in today's politics, and the attack on the US Capitol Building as seen from out West.

Emily, Jasmin and Theresa talk about the storming of the US Capitol building, the Election certification process, and historic Senate race wins in Georgia.

Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the recent terrorist attack on the US Capitol Building. Catch new episodes of The Gray Area on WJMS every Saturday at 4:30pm EST.

New Year...   New Episode!!!!   Chill and Boogie are back and the whole world is looking at the U.S. due to the situation at the Capitol building last week.  Lori Harvey's name is ringing in these streets but what exactly is she famous for?  Plus this year The Family is looking for Where The Money Resides. 

For our very first Dead Eagle Political podcast we are doing a roundup of the brutal siege on The US Capitol Building on Wednesday, July, 6th. We will be discussing the who, what, where, when and why. We will delve into the rioters themselves, notable figures, and what is to be done with them up to and including sedition charges. The deaths of Brian Sicknick and Ashli Babbitt. Trump's baseless claims that the election was rigged, his calls to action to “stop the steal” and the subsequent vote to impeach. How this event has forced people to challenge their views on police killing unarmed voters and the hypocrisy of the blue lives matter crowd.

The year 2021 has begun in the United States with a tragic attack on democracy. On January 6, pro-Trump rioters who were taking part in a protest stormed the US Capitol Building in Washington DC, during a joint session of Congress held to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. The Capitol attack, incited by the rhetoric of Donald Trump and other Republican politicians, led to the deaths of five people, including a Capitol police officer who was murdered by rioters. It has led to many questions about possible Trumpist infiltration of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, racial and political bias in how we view the act of protest, the health of American democracy, and many more. Ervin Johnson II, cofounder of Shining Otaku Comics, joins Jaye to discuss the Capitol Riots and the surrounding issues, as well as what happens next - both to Donald Trump and to America. This informal conversation also includes some levity - as sometimes we need to laugh to keep from crying. *Correction: Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are the first Black and Jewish US senator respectively representing the State of Georgia. Shining Otaku Comics YouTube (Gameoncloud9): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHp5LI7jz4wK6Q_-JzvFXg Twitter: @shiningotaku IG: @shiningotaku Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shiningotakucomics/ Website: http://shiningotaku.com Twitter: @potstirrercast IG: @potstirrerpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potstirrerpodcast/ Website: PotstirrerPodcast.com Music: Potstirrer Podcast Theme composed by Jon Biegen from Stranger Still http://strangerstillshow.com/ http://jonathanbiegen.com

Bear with me as I work my way through the emotional events at the US Capitol Building this past week. The attempted insurrection is reprehensible & inexcusable, and my emotions got the best of me! #Insurrection #Capitol #USCapitol #Washingtondc #Washington #Capitolbuilding #trending #Breaking #breakingnews #weekinreview #Senate #Congress #houseofrepresentatives --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-verardo/message

In the first episode of 2021, Suniti offers some advice on what to wear to MUN conferences (for girls & guys) to make the best impression. She analyzes North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's speech to the Workers' Party and delves into the mayhem that took place at the US Capitol Building.

This past week, the nation watched as a group of protesters, some of which are self-avowed white nationalists, lay siege to the US Capitol Building carrying with them Confederate flags, Trump Flags and Christian flags and crosses.  It is not a stretch to say that most Americans never thought they would see a day when … Continue reading Episode 120: An Antioch Special Episode – “Before Unity.”

This episode aims to shed light on what's going on in today's politics in light of recent events and provide a non-partisan take on modern day politics. We offer our deepest condolences to the family's, officers, civilians, politicians, and all those affected by the riot that occurred. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/untakentakes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/untakentakes/support