Podcasts about Welfare reform

In this episode, Aaron McIntire discusses various pressing issues including judicial overreach, the JFK assassination, changes in U.S. foreign aid, public health controversies surrounding vaccinations, welfare reform, declining birth rates, and economic policy debates -- and why 'America First' economic policies must be given a fair chance.    

Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the impact of President Trump's new 25% tariff on cars, whether Labour's proposed welfare changes are more about balancing the budget than reforms, and Baroness Sue Gray has issued a warning in her maiden speech in the House of Lords about the language used around cuts to the civil service.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/NbuxWnmYNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Anna Harris. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

Former president of the NATO parliamentary assembly, Madeleine Moon and historian and political commentator Sir Deian Hopkin consider the new world order. Economist Alex Clegg from the Resolution Foundation discusses welfare reform and the upcoming spring statement. Businessman Mark Rhydderch Roberts has suggestions on how to improve the Welsh economy. Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is with us following his party's spring conference. Conservative MS James Evans discusses dementia care. Lord Byron Davies and Professor Louise Miskell review the papers.

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 17 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we've won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/1900942181050835194 https://x.com/i/status/1901225161396736471 https://x.com/i/status/1902406458165064187 https://x.com/i/status/1902711394039971938 https://x.com/i/status/1901197308806783342 https://x.com/i/status/1901229759935447483https://x.com/i/status/1902010664236810576https://x.com/i/status/1902333403011104780 https://x.com/i/status/1902406116375458216https://x.com/i/status/1902697135625113878 https://x.com/i/status/1901075350211489822 https://x.com/i/status/1901659984905003350https://x.com/i/status/1902704484607775222 https://x.com/i/status/1902749943435059608 https://x.com/i/status/1901926126282260758 https://x.com/i/status/1902687544698941650 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Voiced by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ros, Katie and guests assess Labour's media strategy amid its £5bn welfare cuts and weigh up the impact of Donald Trump's defunding of US state-backed broadcasters. We've another in our series of 'tech bro' profiles, this week of Chinese AI entrepreneur Liang Wenfeng, whose Deepseek chatbot is challenging the US tech giants. Plus we talk to Dan Reed about Leaving Neverland 2, his latest documentary on the fallout from allegations against Michael Jackson.Guests: Kate McCann, Breakfast Presenter, Times Radio; Sophia Smith Galer, writer and creator; Bay Fang, President, Radio Free Asia; Jennifer Gyrgiel, Associate Professor, Syracuse University; Richard Spencer, China Correspondent, The Times; Dan Reed, Michael Jackson docPresenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Simon Richardson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the UK Government's welfare reform plans and the future of Grangemouth. Plus, The Scotsman's education correspondent Calum Ross details the crisis facing Dundee University after an extraordinary committee session in the Scottish Parliament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liz Kendall has announced £5 billion of benefit cut but are her proposals an historic reform of welfare or driven speedily by Rachel Reeves' need to meet her fiscal rules and Number Ten's desire to please voters who support cuts in benefits ? What are the wider political implications? Starmer has a landslide Commons majority and largely pliant ministers but on this parts of his party are stirring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Returning friend of the show Comrade Yui swings by to discuss the 1994 Full Moon direct-to-video masterwork Dark Angel: The Ascent. The story follows the exploits of a bored, beautiful young demon Veronica Iscariot (Angela Featherstone) as she defies the orders of her parents and the rules of hell to visit Earth and walk among the humans. It's not long before she realizes that humanity has forsaken its God-given gifts and descended into all manners of evil, which must be brutally punished. Written by Freeway director Matthew Bright and directed by Linda Hassani (her sole feature directorial effort), the film defies all expectations of the DTV format with an unusually rich premise, emotional depth, and style to spare.We begin with a discussion of the film's unique theology, offering a vision of Heaven and Hell working in concert to do the bidding of the Almighty. Then, we explore how Bright's script searingly antagonizes many of society's ills, especially those germane and topical to the mid-90s - anti-welfare rhetoric, police brutality, antisexualism. Then, we uncover the film's depthful look at the notion of fallenness, and how its characters perceive of complacency and disregard for evil as tantamount to evil itself.   Follow Comrade Yui on Twitter.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

Marc & Kim welcome Rep. Eric Burlison for The Capital Beat to discuss Republican efforts to cut trillions from the budget and rein in government spending. Burlison explains why fiscal hawks fought to increase cuts and how GOP leadership is handling the pushback. They also break down the lackluster Epstein file release, Biden's Medicaid expansion disaster, and a new bill aiming to restore Clinton-era welfare work requirements. Plus, why block-granting federal funds to states could be the key to long-term reform. #MarcCoxMorningShow #TheCapitalBeat #EricBurlison #BudgetCuts #FiscalResponsibility #EpsteinFiles #WelfareReform #Medicaid #GovernmentSpending

Jim Guy Tucker, Jr was born on June 13, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to James Guy and Willie Maude (White) Tucker. His father was one of the first 50 employees of the newly formed Social Security Administration in February,1936. His family moved to Little Rock in February of 1945 when his father was relocated as the manager of the Arkansas Social Security Administration office. Jim Guy was educated in public schools. He graduated from Harvard with a BA in government in 1964, after which he enlisted in the marines. Despite two appeals, Tucker was discharged for health reasons after three months. Stints in 1965 and 1967 in Vietnam as a civilian war correspondent became a source of exposure for Tucker as he recorded them in his book, Arkansas Men at War. After finishing work in Vietnam, Tucker returned to Arkansas to pursue a political career. After receiving his law degree at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 1968, he became an associate attorney with the Little Rock firm Rose, Barron, Nash, Williamson, Carroll, and Clay. He left in 1970 upon winning the race for prosecuting attorney for the Sixth Judicial District. In 1972, he was elected to the first of two terms as state attorney general. On November 8, 1975, he married Betty Allen Alworth, who had two children from her previous marriage. The couple had two children together. In 1976, he was elected to represent the Second Congressional District and was appointed to the House Ways and Means Committee, the Social Security Subcommittee, and the Speaker's Task Force on Welfare Reform. After eight years in public office, he returned to private law practice in 1979 and became a partner in the Tucker and Stafford firm. In 1982, he ran for governor in the Democratic primary, but came in third in a five-man race. After that loss, he began to engage in business enterprises, including real estate and condominium development. In 1983, he formed County Cable Limited Partnership with his wife, and the company provided cable TV service in rural Pulaski County. From modest beginnings, he expanded his cable TV operations to other areas of the country and acquired interests in cable companies in Texas, Florida, and Great Britain. In 1988, he traded County Cable to Falcon Cable Media of California in return for a Falcon Cable operation near Dallas, Texas. In 1990, Tucker prepared for another run for governor. When Clinton announced his reelection bid, Tucker opted instead to run for lieutenant governor. Both he and Clinton won their races. Once Clinton began to campaign for the presidency in 1991, Tucker became acting governor, and upon Clinton's resignation in December 1992, Tucker became governor. In November 1994, he won a four-year term against Republican Sheffield Nelson. He became caught up in the Whitewater investigation surrounding Clinton. On May 28, 1996, he was convicted for misapplying funds for a $150,000 bank loan. The next day, he announced that he would step down as governor, even as he continued to protest his innocence. After briefly rescinding his resignation, he left office on July 15, 1996. He reentered the private sector to focus on his business enterprises. In 1996, Tucker was placed on a liver transplant waiting list (he had been diagnosed in 1984 with primary sclerosing cholangitis, which leads to blockage of the bile ducts). On Christmas Day, he received a transplant, which probably saved his life and kept him out of prison—he was sentenced to probation. Despite complications, the transplant restored his health. Since then, Tucker has served his probation and repaid the $150,000 loan. Edit: Jim Guy Tucker passed away on February 13, 2025

Today, we look at the challenges facing Labour's plans for welfare reform. After the chancellor Rachel Reeves set her sights on a “fundamental” reform of the system, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss what that could mean for health and disability benefits and why cost cutting reforms could cause trouble within the Labour party. Plus, five years on from the UK's departure from the European Union we look at what's actually changed and why for some people the Brexit deal still isn't done. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Anna Harris. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders lays out a bold new approach to government assistance—should those receiving help also contribute? Pags brings us her powerful press conference. Plus, freshly pardoned Brandon Straka joins to share how it happened and what's next for the WalkAway movement, which remains just as critical nearly a decade after its founding. Don't miss this compelling discussion!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu explains why the federal government is proceeding with long-term child welfare reforms for First Nations in Ontario after failing to reach an agreement with the Assembly of First Nations. AFN Regional Chief for Ontario Abram Benedict shares why his organization supports this move. Polls suggest Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives will form the next government. Toronto Metropolitan University Professor Pam Palmater warns this could be harmful to Indigenous Peoples.

"It's the economy, stupid" - Clinton advisor James Carville, 1992.Bill Clinton left office with a 66% approval rating. This was in large part because 81% of Americans approved his handling of the economy - 71% said the 1999 was the best economy of their lifetimes (according to Gallup). But how much credit does a president really deserve for an economy? And how does Clinton's record on free trade, welfare reform, and deregulation hold up today? Labor historian Nelson Lichtenstein, author of A Fabulous Failure: The Clinton Presidency and the Transformation of American Capitalism, joins me to discuss the economic legacy of Bill Clinton.Support the show

Beatrice speaks with John Pring about how welfare privatization and calls to cut benefits in the name of reducing waste, fraud and abuse hollowed out the welfare state in the UK and directly led to the deaths of welfare recipients, and about his new book The Department: How a Violent Government Bureaucracy Killed Hundreds and Hid the Evidence. Find our other recent episode with John and China Mills (discussed in this episode) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115294795 Find John's book here: https://www.plutobooks.com/9780745349893/the-department/ Transcript forthcoming. Find our book Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Find Jules' new book, A Short History of Trans Misogyny, here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Death Panel merch here (patrons get a discount code): www.deathpanel.net/merch As always, support Death Panel at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod

Subscribe to the podcast for more excellent content! Want to watch this episode? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/KZkP9dKu4MA Summary In this episode of Seeking Excellence, Nathan Crankfield discusses the upcoming election, the mindset needed during political uncertainty, and the importance of faith and action in times of turmoil. Chapters 00:00 Election Day Anticipation 03:00 Mindset for Uncertain Times 05:54 Faith and Political Turmoil 08:30 Taking Action Amidst Anxiety 10:19 The Importance of Local Influence 15:37 Political Commentary and Generational Concerns 22:48 Responses to Political Pressure 25:40 Mockery and Political Discourse 31:53 The Burden of Responsibility 35:04 Equity vs. Meritocracy in Education 38:22 Welfare Reform and Work Ethic 41:45 Gender Equality and Selective Service 45:47 The Role of Women in Society 48:58 Cultural Shifts and Voting Priorities 58:54 Reflections on Reformation Day --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seekingexcellence/support

Send us a textWhat does it actually mean to run a think tank, to create harmony within an office building full of idea-confident folk? Some have called the think tank a monastery, some have called it an academic social club, and some have even called it a policy incubator. What truly is it and how on earth do you lead one? Leading a think tank is a multifaceted job, because you have your own scholarship to do too. Today, I'm excited to welcome the president of AEI, Robert Doar, to the podcast for a similarly multifaceted conversation. Doar talks to us about his work on poverty and, more recently, the Nixon impeachment, as well as his job as the president of AEI. Stay with us till the end to hear us talking about our favorite books! Want to explore more?Daniel Rothschild on Liberalism and Think Tanks, a Great Antidote podcast.Yesim  Sayin on the DC Life and Policy, a Great Antidote podcast. Undivide Us: Ben Klutsey on Exploring and Confronting Polarization, a Great Antidote podcast.Max Borders, Can We Have Welfare Without the Threat of Violence? at Econlib.Richard Gunderman, Joy in Economics...And Tolstoy? at Econlib.Never miss another AdamSmithWorks update.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Welcome back to the EPPiC Broadcast! We're kicking off season 9 with returning guest Christine Gottlieb. Chris has been newly appointed the Director of the New York University School of Law's Family Defense Clinic. Today she tells us about the work the Clinic does to defend individual families in child welfare cases and to advocate for broader systemic change for family preservation in the child welfare system. Plus, Chris shares what you can do to advocate for child welfare reform today.The EPPiC Broadcast is hosted by Michael Ramey, president of the Parental Rights Foundation. You can sign up for email alerts to keep yourself informed on parental rights news at https://parentalrightsfoundation.org/get-involved/.Support the show

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Beatrice and Jules mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a discussion of just how limited the law is compared with how it's portrayed, how to understand the ADA as part of the broader story of welfare state retrenchment in the 1980s and 1990s, and the broader story of how it got this way. Transcript: https://www.deathpanel.net/transcripts/the-ada-as-welfare-reform This episode was originally released on August 3rd, 2023 to mark the 33rd anniversary of the passage of the ADA, and we're re-releasing it today to mark the 34th anniversary. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod Transcript: https://www.deathpanel.net/transcripts/the-ada-as-welfare-reform Find our book Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Find Jules' new book, A Short History of Trans Misogyny, here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Death Panel merch here (patrons get a discount code): www.deathpanel.net/merch As always, support Death Panel at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod

Newt's guest is Gianno Caldwell, a Fox News analyst and founder of a bipartisan consulting firm. He discusses his journey from growing up in poverty on the south side of Chicago to becoming a successful political strategist and author. Caldwell shares his experiences with the welfare system, his views on welfare reform, and his belief in the power of hard work and self-belief. He also discusses his role as a Republican strategist, his work with Fox News, and his efforts to combat violent crime following the murder of his brother. Caldwell's book, "Taken For Granted: How Conservatism Can Win Back the Americans That Liberalism Failed," is available on Amazon and in bookstores everywhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode includes and action alert on HB204. Democrats are very upset at Republicans for passing a bill to reform SNAP qualifications in Kentucky, I take a look at their arguments as we realize that Democrats want everyone on government welfare.  LRC Message Line: 1-800-372-7181 Rep. Moser Email: Kimberly.Moser@lrc.ky.gov Moser opponents website: Campbell4ky.com

Supreme Court of Canada ruling on Bill C-92 Child Welfare Reform, engaging First Nations. Guest: Cadmus Delorme. Former Chief, Cowessess First Nation, Saskatchewan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Richard Reeves debunks multiple gender pay gap myths, on both sides of the debate. The gender pay gap has narrowed significantly over the last few decades, with 40% of women now earning more than the median man. But the gap still exists. Why? The main driver is no longer discrimination but rather the different patterns of work between men and women, says Richard Reeves, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Women's earnings decline significantly after having children, as they take more time out of the labor market or work part-time during critical career development years. To further address the gender pay gap, Reeves argues that society should reduce the impact of time away from the labor market, redesign career ladders for more flexibility, and encourage shared parenting responsibilities. Policies such as paid leave for both parents and support for fathers' involvement in childcare are crucial to achieving true gender equality, says Reeve. Chapters: 0:00 What is the gender pay gap? 1:13 Is it caused by discrimination? 2:01 Is it a myth? 3:07 “The economic equivalent of being hit by a meteorite” 4:20 How to fix the parent gap 6:14 The deep problems of equality ------------------------------- About Richard Reeves: Richard V. Reeves is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, where he directs the Future of the Middle Class Initiative and co-directs the Center on Children and Families. His Brookings research focuses on the middle class, inequality and social mobility. Richard writes for a wide range of publications, including the New York Times, Guardian, National Affairs, The Atlantic, Democracy Journal, and Wall Street Journal. He is the author of Dream Hoarders (Brookings Institution Press, 2017), and John Stuart Mill – Victorian Firebrand (Atlantic Books, 2007), an intellectual biography of the British liberal philosopher and politician. Dream Hoarders was named a Book of the Year by The Economist, a Political Book of the Year by The Observer, and was shortlisted for the Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice. In September 2017, Politico magazine named Richard one of the top 50 thinkers in the U.S. for his work on class and inequality. A Brit-American, Richard was director of strategy to the UK's Deputy Prime Minister from 2010 to 2012. Other previous roles include director of Demos, the London-based political think-tank; social affairs editor of the Observer; principal policy advisor to the Minister for Welfare Reform, and research fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research. Richard is also a former European Business Speaker of the Year and has a BA from Oxford University and a PhD from Warwick University. Get Smarter Faster, With Daily Episodes From The Worlds Biggest Thinkers. Follow Big Think Share This Episode With A Friend Leave A 5 Star Review... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigthink/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why marriage is thriving — and dying — in different American classes, with journalist and scholar Richard Reeves. Marriage in the U.S. has fundamentally transformed over the past century. In general, women have far greater legal and economic power in marriages than they did just decades ago, and while it was once difficult for women to file for divorce, today women do so at twice the rate of men. What's more, gay marriage has been legal in all 50 states since 2015. Still, other aspects of marriage in the U.S. have remained remarkably unchanged. As journalist and Brookings Institution scholar Richard Reeves points out, a college-educated woman today is about just as likely to get married as her mother was — and even a bit more likely to stay married. But the same is not true for Americans on the lower end of the socioeconomic scale. As Reeves notes in this Big Think video, it's important for all humans to have strong and meaningful relationships, whether within the context of marriage or not. The question is how to best ensure that the most people can build those relationships. ------------------------------------------------------------ About Richard Reeves: Richard V. Reeves is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, where he directs the Future of the Middle Class Initiative and co-directs the Center on Children and Families. His Brookings research focuses on the middle class, inequality and social mobility. Richard writes for a wide range of publications, including the New York Times, Guardian, National Affairs, The Atlantic, Democracy Journal, and Wall Street Journal. He is the author of Dream Hoarders (Brookings Institution Press, 2017), and John Stuart Mill – Victorian Firebrand (Atlantic Books, 2007), an intellectual biography of the British liberal philosopher and politician. Dream Hoarders was named a Book of the Year by The Economist, a Political Book of the Year by The Observer, and was shortlisted for the Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice. In September 2017, Politico magazine named Richard one of the top 50 thinkers in the U.S. for his work on class and inequality. A Brit-American, Richard was director of strategy to the UK's Deputy Prime Minister from 2010 to 2012. Other previous roles include director of Demos, the London-based political think-tank; social affairs editor of the Observer; principal policy advisor to the Minister for Welfare Reform, and research fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research. Richard is also a former European Business Speaker of the Year and has a BA from Oxford University and a PhD from Warwick University. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- About Big Think | Smarter Faster™ ► Big Think The leading source of expert-driven, educational content. With thousands of videos, featuring experts ranging from Bill Clinton to Bill Nye, Big Think helps you get smarter, faster by exploring the big ideas and core skills that define knowledge in the 21st century. ► Big Think+ Make your business smarter, faster: https://bigthink.com/plus/ Get Smarter, Faster With Interviews From The Worlds Biggest Thinkers. Follow This Podcast And Turn On The Notifications Rate Us With 5 Stars Share This Episode --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigthink/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern males are struggling. Author Richard Reeves outlines the three major issues boys and men face and shares possible solutions. Boys and men are falling behind. This might seem surprising to some people, and maybe ridiculous to others, considering that discussions on gender disparities tend to focus on the structural challenges faced by girls and women, not boys and men. But long-term data reveal a clear and alarming trend: In recent decades, American men have been faring increasingly worse in many areas of life, including education, workforce participation, skill acquisition, wages, and fatherhood. Gender politics is often framed as a zero-sum game: Any effort to help men takes away from women. But in his 2022 book Of Boys and Men, journalist and Brookings Institution scholar Richard V. Reeves argues that the structural problems contributing to male malaise affect everybody, and that shying away from these tough conversations is not a productive path forward. chapters:- 0:00 intro 1:35 Men in education 7:26 *Class matters 7:53 Men in the workforce 10:54 Men in the family 13:00 Deaths of despair About Richard Reeves: Richard V. Reeves is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, where he directs the Future of the Middle Class Initiative and co-directs the Center on Children and Families. His Brookings research focuses on the middle class, inequality and social mobility. Richard writes for a wide range of publications, including the New York Times, Guardian, National Affairs, The Atlantic, Democracy Journal, and Wall Street Journal. He is the author of Dream Hoarders (Brookings Institution Press, 2017), and John Stuart Mill – Victorian Firebrand (Atlantic Books, 2007), an intellectual biography of the British liberal philosopher and politician. Dream Hoarders was named a Book of the Year by The Economist, a Political Book of the Year by The Observer, and was shortlisted for the Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice. In September 2017, Politico magazine named Richard one of the top 50 thinkers in the U.S. for his work on class and inequality. A Brit-American, Richard was director of strategy to the UK's Deputy Prime Minister from 2010 to 2012. Other previous roles include director of Demos, the London-based political think-tank; social affairs editor of the Observer; principal policy advisor to the Minister for Welfare Reform, and research fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research. Richard is also a former European Business Speaker of the Year and has a BA from Oxford University and a PhD from Warwick University. Think Smarter, Faster. Follow Bigthink. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigthink/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy talks to Daniel Erspamer, CEO of the Pelican Institute

This episode examines how the True Love Waits and the Southern Baptist church influenced Clinton's 1996 welfare reform bill with an amendment that created funding for abstinence-only education. This pairing demonstrates how myths about sexual purity deeply impact how the system uses the assumption of sexual purity as a normative experience to reinforce poverty, racism, and misogyny.Subscribe to Pure White: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-white/id1718974286Axis Mundi Media: www.axismundi.usTo purchase Virgin Nation: https://massivebookshop.com/products/9780199987764To Subscribe to Chew On This, A Newsletter from the After Purity Project:https://afterpurity.substack.comRe-thinking Sexual Citizenship by Jyl Josephsonhttps://sunypress.edu/Books/R/Rethinking-Sexual-CitizenshipAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As we send off 2023, we're releasing a series of some of our favorite episodes of the year—including some newly unlocked episodes that have previously only been available to patrons. This episode was originally released on August 3rd, 2023. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod. Original description: Bea and Jules mark the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a discussion of just how limited the law is compared with how it's portrayed, how to understand the ADA as part of the broader story of welfare state retrenchment in the 1980s and 1990s, and the broader story of how it got this way. Transcript: https://www.deathpanel.net/transcripts/the-ada-as-welfare-reform Note: Sadly we lost Jules' recording to a technical issue, so this episode uses her backup track. Find our book Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Pre-order Jules' new book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/733966/a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny-by-jules-gill-peterson/ Death Panel merch here (patrons get a discount code): www.deathpanel.net/merch As always, support Death Panel at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod

In the final hour of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Shawn Fleetwood, a staff writer for The Federalist. They discuss his latest piece titled, "Are Media Lies Setting the Stage for Another Benghazi-Style Attack on American Embassies?" He also shares his thoughts on the current house speaker battle. He is then joined by Arthur Laffer, the Chairman of Laffer Associates and co-author with Stephen Moore of Return to Prosperity: How America Can Regain Its Economic Superpower Status. They discuss his latest piece in the National Review titled, "Missouri's Conservative Welfare-Reform Law Should Be a National Model". They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this episode, Tudor is excited to have former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich as a guest. They discuss recent events in Washington, D.C., including the motion to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the division within the Republican Party. Speaker Gingrich emphasizes the need for Republicans to work together and compromise, while expressing concern about the current state of the party. They also discuss the challenges faced by conservative politicians in fundraising and winning elections, highlighting the influence of labor unions, activist groups, and billionaires. Gingrich shares insights from his book "March to the Majority," which describes the successful negotiations and reforms during his time in office. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more info visit TudorDixonPodcast.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tudor is excited to have former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich as a guest. They discuss recent events in Washington, D.C., including the motion to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the division within the Republican Party. Speaker Gingrich emphasizes the need for Republicans to work together and compromise, while expressing concern about the current state of the party. They also discuss the challenges faced by conservative politicians in fundraising and winning elections, highlighting the influence of labor unions, activist groups, and billionaires. Gingrich shares insights from his book "March to the Majority," which describes the successful negotiations and reforms during his time in office. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more info visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tudor is excited to have former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich as a guest. They discuss recent events in Washington, D.C., including the motion to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the division within the Republican Party. Speaker Gingrich emphasizes the need for Republicans to work together and compromise, while expressing concern about the current state of the party. They also discuss the challenges faced by conservative politicians in fundraising and winning elections, highlighting the influence of labor unions, activist groups, and billionaires. Gingrich shares insights from his book "March to the Majority," which describes the successful negotiations and reforms during his time in office. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more info visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marvin Olasky joins Eric and Noah this week to discuss his feature essay in the new Fall 2023 issue of RELIGION & LIBERTY, entitled “The Thrill and Chill of Compassionate Conservatism,” in which Marvin revisits two of his books: The Tragedy of American Compassion (1990) and Compassionate Conservatism (1999). What has transpired in terms of poverty intervention and amelioration […]

Marvin Olasky joins Eric and Noah this week to discuss his feature essay in the new Fall 2023 issue of RELIGION & LIBERTY, entitled “The Thrill and Chill of Compassionate Conservatism,” in which Marvin revisits two of his books: The Tragedy of American Compassion (1990) and Compassionate Conservatism (1999). What has transpired in terms of poverty intervention and amelioration on the federal, state, and local levels since their publication and the welfare reforms of the 1990s? Where are we doing now to address effectively issues of poverty in America? How has conservatism itself, and its expression through the Republican Party, changed since the compassionate conservatism days of George W. Bush's first term? Next, the guys examine Sen. Josh Hawley's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 18%. How many unintended consequences would this produce if it were enacted? And finally, the headlines about a Canadian study on cash transfers claim it “debunks stereotypes of homeless people's spending habits” and that cash transfers “reduce homelessness” and will supposedly enable them to save money. Are they sure about that? Subscribe to our podcasts The Thrill and Chill of Compassionate Conservatism | Marvin Olasky, Religion & Liberty Subscribe to Religion & Liberty and get 4 issues for $29.99/year The Law of Conservation of Welfare—And What Energy Source Can Transform It | Marvin Olasky @ Acton University 2023‘ Americans are being crushed': Sen. Josh Hawley wants to cap credit card APR at 18%—here's his plan to help ‘working people' | Yahoo Finance Unconditional cash transfers reduce homelessness | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Payday Loans and Predatory Politicians | Eric Kohn, Foundation for Economic Education

Bea and Jules mark the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a discussion of just how limited the law is compared with how it's portrayed, how to understand the ADA as part of the broader story of welfare state retrenchment in the 1980s and 1990s, and the broader story of how it got this way. Transcript: https://www.deathpanel.net/transcripts/the-ada-as-welfare-reform Note: Sadly we lost Jules' recording to a technical issue, so this episode uses her backup track. Find our book Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Death Panel merch here (patrons get a discount code): www.deathpanel.net/merch As always, support Death Panel at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod

We are in a new political era. Changes to mail-in balloting and ballot harvesting during COVID have changed the dynamics of elections, so much so that historical norms did not apply to the midterms. So, what does this all mean moving forward? And with the FBI and the DOJ interfering with previous presidential elections, can a Republican win the presidency again? We turn to Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and New York Times Bestselling author, for his insight. He is also out with a new book: “March to the Majority: The Real Story of the Republican Revolution,” where he explains how the Contract With America changed the country and the Republican Party.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are in a new political era. Changes to mail-in balloting and ballot harvesting during COVID have changed the dynamics of elections, so much so that historical norms did not apply to the midterms. So, what does this all mean moving forward? And with the FBI and the DOJ interfering with previous presidential elections, can a Republican win the presidency again? We turn to Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House and New York Times Bestselling author, for his insight. He is also out with a new book: “March to the Majority: The Real Story of the Republican Revolution,” where he explains how the Contract With America changed the country and the Republican Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we face an epidemic of loneliness in our country, how are men and boys struggling for connection? What's driving the increasing rate of suicide among men? And how does our culture affect the ways in which men and boys form friendships?  The Surgeon General and scholar Richard Reeves explore these questions and more. They discuss the complicated and troubling picture about how men and boys are faring. Educationally, economically, socially, and in terms of their physical and mental health, men and boys are struggling in profound ways. This conversation also examines male social connection in the context of a changing society in which expectations for men in the family, at work, and socially are shifting.   In this episode of House Calls, the Surgeon General and Richard Reeves discuss how we can help and why understanding this moment in the lives of boys and men is important for all of us.    (05:04)    How are men and boys doing in terms of loneliness and isolation?  (08:11)    What's driving the increase in the rate of suicide among men?  (12:36)    How does our culture influence how men and boys form friendships?  (20:16)    Can we better balance work and parenting?  (28:47)    How can we help young people build relational skills?  (31:36)    How have Richard Reeve's personal experiences shaped his work?  (34:32)    How did Richard Reeves teach his sons about masculinity?  (39:32)    Can we have open conversations about men's challenges?  (36:57)    The balance of success, creating meaning, and parenting.  (47:23)    Why do some men and boys experience difficulty expressing their emotions?  (54:51)    How can we provide men with more emotional support?  (01:03:08)    How has Richard Reeves modeled different ideas of strength for his sons?     We'd love to hear from you! Send us a note at housecalls@hhs.gov with your feedback & ideas.    Richard Reeves, Writer and Researcher Twitter: @RichardvReeves  Instagram: @richardvreeves    About Richard Reeves  Richard V. Reeves is a nonresident senior fellow in Governance Studies and president of the Boys and Men Project. Formerly, he was a senior fellow in Economic Studies, where he held the John C. and Nancy D. Whitehead Chair. His research focuses on boys and men, inequality, and social mobility.  Richard's publications for Brookings include his latest book “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It” (2022) and 2017's “Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Middle Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That Is a Problem, and What to Do about It”. He is a contributor to The Atlantic, National Affairs, Democracy Journal, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Richard is also the author of “John Stuart Mill – Victorian Firebrand”, an intellectual biography of the British liberal philosopher and politician.  Richard sits on the Board of Jobs for the Future, and is an adviser to the American Family Survey, and to the Equity Center at the University of Virginia. He has previously served as a consultant to the Opportunity Insights team led by Prof Raj Chetty at Harvard University (2018), and as a member of the Government of Canada's Ministerial Advisory Committee on Poverty (2017-2018).  Richard's previous roles include: director of Demos, the London-based political think-tank; director of futures at the Work Foundation; principal policy advisor to the Minister for Welfare Reform; social affairs editor of the The Observer; research fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research; economics correspondent for The Guardian; and a researcher at the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London. He is also a former European Business Speaker of the Year.  Richard has a B.A. from Oxford University and a Ph.D. from Warwick University.

In this episode of The Vivek Show, host Vivek Ramaswamy speaks with former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, about the 1994 Republican Revolution and its implications for today's political landscape. They discuss the lessons of the 1994 Revolution, its relevance to the current political environment, and the stark contrast between the political positions of Bill Clinton and Joe Biden. Gingrich discusses how the left has been systematically chipping away at welfare reform over the years, drawing parallels between current state of affairs and George Orwell's 1984. He highlights his time in Congress which led to four consecutive balanced budgets and welfare reform, emphasizing the need for another national movement.Gingrich acknowledges Vivek's role in shaping a new vision for America and emphasizes that the solutions to today's challenges lie in the principles of past leaders, including Reagan and the Founding Fathers. They discuss the left's movement towards a dictatorship of ideas, and Gingrich's stepping down as Speaker of the House. Gingrich also reveals his impact on the balance of power in Washington after leaving office, and why he chose not to run for president in 2000. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of visionary leaders during moments of national identity crisis, and the need for leaders who can both articulate and execute big ideas during challenging times.--Donate here: https://t.co/PE1rfuVBmbFor more content follow me here:Twitter - @VivekGRamaswamyInstagram - @vivekgramaswamyFacebook - http://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamyTruth Social - @VivekRamaswamyRumble - @VivekRamaswamy--Time-Codes:00:00:00: Introduction of the topic of the 1994 Republican Revolution and its current relevance.00:02:16: Lessons from the 1994 Republican Revolution applied to today's political climate.00:08:00: Discussion on the left's efforts to chip away at welfare reform.00:10:29: Comparison of the current state of the US to George Orwell's 1984.00:12:49: Discussion on changes leading to balanced budgets and welfare reform during Gingrich's time in Congress.00:15:30: Acknowledgement of Vivek's role in shaping a new vision for America.00:17:30: Discussion on the continuity of ideas from Reagan to the Founding Fathers.00:19:00: Expression of concern about the left's movement towards a dictatorship of ideas.00:23:26: Explanation of why Gingrich did not consider running for president in 2000.00:29:18: Importance of visionary leaders during moments of national identity crisis.

Talking points: masculinity, men, death, porn, education There's few things I like more than conversations wide-ranging yet deep conversations. This is one of them. I'm so grateful to Richard for his time, eloquence, and commitment to men. This is a great episode if you're curious about some of the challenges young men face, from porn to graduation. Reeves is data-driven, open-minded, personable, and thorough, so check the time stamps to see more of what we explore. 00:03:41.500 - Richard's defining moment, and how he and his family handled the grief 00:10:11.100 - Living well means facing death 00:14:07.500 - “Death in one hand and gratitude in the other” 00:17:49.500 - Do men have a different perception of time? 00:22:18.500 - With how polarized everything is, how does Richard navigate modern culture? 00:28:01.000 - Fewer men are graduating college than ever before. Why? What are some of the implications? 00:36:44.500 - What are some biological differences between men and women, and what sort of caveats need to enter the discussion? 00:41:41.000 - Historically, feminine traits tend to get weaponized against women 00:44:45.000 - On porn and its effects 00:51:50.500 - How do I talk to my kids about porn? Richard V. Reeves is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, where he directs the Future of the Middle Class Initiative and co-directs the Center on Children and Families. His Brookings research focuses on the middle class, inequality, and social mobility. Richard's publications for Brookings include his latest book Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It (2022) and 2017's Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Middle Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That Is a Problem, and What to Do about It. He is a contributor to The Atlantic, National Affairs, Democracy Journal, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Richard is also the author of John Stuart Mill – Victorian Firebrand, an intellectual biography of the British liberal philosopher and politician. Dream Hoarders was named a Book of the Year by The Economist, a Political Book of the Year by The Observer, and was shortlisted for the Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice. In September 2017, Politico magazine named Richard one of the top 50 thinkers in the U.S. for his work on class and inequality. A Brit-American, Richard was director of strategy to the UK's Deputy Prime Minister from 2010 to 2012. Other previous roles include director of Demos, the London-based political think-tank; social affairs editor of the Observer; principal policy advisor to the Minister for Welfare Reform, and research fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research. Richard is also a former European Business Speaker of the Year and has a BA from Oxford University and a PhD from Warwick University.   Connect with Richard -Website: https://richardvreeves.com/ -Book: Of Boys And Men: https://amzn.to/3GKcRkY -Substack: https://ofboysandmen.substack.com/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richardv.reeves -Podcast: https://richardvreeves.com/podcast/ -The Art of Dying (book mention): https://amzn.to/3UEu1X6 This podcast is brought to you by Organifi! Plant-based nutrition that's science-backed, high quality, and something I use literally every day. Hit up the link for 20% off your next purchase here: https://www.organifi.com/mantalks Pick up my brand-new book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/ Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify Looking to build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today.  Lastly, check some more free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship For more episodes, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman from District 22 is one of the sponsors of Senate Bill 82, which aims to change welfare benefits in Missouri. The bill proposes to simplify the process for Missourians to apply for and verify eligibility for state benefits. It also provides recipients with an opportunity to work their way out of dependency. Some claim that the bill would cost $400 million and is not necessary. However, the senator states that the plain reading of the bill says otherwise.

There is a growing chorus of politicians who argue that there's a simple solution to help all kinds of problems, including poverty, labor shortages and government deficits: putting more work requirements into government welfare programs. Some are calling it Welfare Reform 2.0. But as politicians push these programs in the name of ending “welfare dependency,” behind the scenes there's something else going on. A group of multimillion-dollar corporations have built their businesses on these welfare-to-work policies. And critics say they have cultivated their own cycle of dependency on the federal government.  So where did this idea of requiring labor in exchange for government aid come from? And does it actually help people climb out of poverty? Turns out the answers is surprising — and troubling. “The Uncertain Hour” is back with season six, a deep dive into the welfare-to-work industrial complex and the multimillion-dollar companies running for-profit welfare centers.

There is a growing chorus of politicians who argue that there's a simple solution to help all kinds of problems, including poverty, labor shortages and government deficits: putting more work requirements into government welfare programs. Some are calling it Welfare Reform 2.0. But as politicians push these programs in the name of ending “welfare dependency,” behind the scenes there's something else going on. A group of multimillion-dollar corporations have built their businesses on these welfare-to-work policies. And critics say they have cultivated their own cycle of dependency on the federal government.  So where did this idea of requiring labor in exchange for government aid come from? And does it actually help people climb out of poverty? Turns out the answers is surprising — and troubling. “The Uncertain Hour” is back with season six, a deep dive into the welfare-to-work industrial complex and the multimillion-dollar companies running for-profit welfare centers.

There is a growing chorus of politicians who argue that there's a simple solution to help all kinds of problems, including poverty, labor shortages and government deficits: putting more work requirements into government welfare programs. Some are calling it Welfare Reform 2.0. But as politicians push these programs in the name of ending “welfare dependency,” behind the scenes there's something else going on. A group of multimillion-dollar corporations have built their businesses on these welfare-to-work policies. And critics say they have cultivated their own cycle of dependency on the federal government.  So where did this idea of requiring labor in exchange for government aid come from? And does it actually help people climb out of poverty? Turns out the answers is surprising — and troubling. “The Uncertain Hour” is back with season six, a deep dive into the welfare-to-work industrial complex and the multimillion-dollar companies running for-profit welfare centers.

Annika sits down with Robert Doar, president of the American Enterprise Institute, one of Washington D.C.’s most prominent think-tanks, to discuss the state of the American Right: what are the driving political issues of our time? What is the importance of freedom and liberty within the right? Drawing on Robert’s background in poverty studies, they […]

When policymakers passed a historic welfare reform law in 1996, they likely did not anticipate what would happen when youth with disabilities turned 18 and lost their support. We talk with UChicago economist Manasi Deshpande about her novel research studying what portion of them ended up in the criminal justice system.

Who is Carmel Sepuloni - and why was she Labour's pick for deputy prime minister?

Today I open with the following three topics all entwined: virtue-signaling, Tesla and Volkswagen. What ties them altogether? Alyssa Milano. Over the weekend, Milano tweeted: "I gave back my Tesla. I bought the VW ev. I love it. I'm not sure how advertisers can buy space on a Twitter. Publicly traded company's products being pushed in alignment with hate and white supremacy doesn't seem to be a winning business model." I wish I could blame her utter stupidity on youth, but that option is way back in the review mirror for Alyssa Milano. The genius who through a crocheted facemask would keep her safe from an aerosol virus not thinks ditching an American car company is her way of fighting hate and white supremacy. Maybe someone needs to let the stunningly ignorant actress know that Volkswagen was started and financially supported by Adolf Hitler. That's right, in an effort to virtue-signal to the world, Milano ditched an American success story in favor of aligning with the Aryan Nation. You just cannot make this stuff up, folks! Moving into topic two, it seems Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock, helped get $16.4 million dollars of federal money for his good friends Columbia Ventures. They are the same people who partnered with Warnock and Ebenezer Baptist Church to fun the low-rent apartment that has people living in squalor and horrible conditions. For a revered, it seems he's more interested in counting the money over saving souls. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans to revoke financial benefits to Italians who refuse to find a job. Good for her! She's taking a page out of the Governor William Bradford playbook (checkout my Thanksgiving Day special from last week if you missed it) and getting rid of communalism. She wants to stop rewarding people for not working. What a bold idea! We are on the cusp of a railroad strike and Joe Biden tells reporters he is not directly involved in the negotiations. Unfortunately for him, his Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre spent time two days earlier telling the press he is directly involved. Once again, this White House shows how one side has no idea that the other side is doing. Finally, Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) deserves some mockery after saying that "...words nowadays can actually break your bones." So, be careful when speaking to someone, you may "actually break" their bones with just the sound of your voice. Who knew we humans had evolved to such capability. Take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. You can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page!

Recall that Governor Reagan began his first term as a novice who promised to squeeze, cut and trim the costs of government. By 1971, he was an experienced politician with an able finance director in Verne Orr and a competent chief of staff in Ed Meese. So they got to work. And in a sweeping […]