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This week Alexis and Suzanne cover Season 6 Episode 14, "You'd Been Gilmored." They discuss Paris's downfall at the Yale Daily News and Rory's rise in position as editor. Suzanne talks about 7th Heaven and Alexis educates us about news rooms. As trans rights continue to be under attack in the US and around the world, check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trevor Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a place to start supporting trans people. Make your allyship loud this Pride month!And call your representatives using the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Calls⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ app. Want to listen to our episodes ad-free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and help support us as we make this podcast!Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Join us on Instagram and TikTok @talkingfastpodcast, and send your thoughts to talkingfastpodcast@gmail.com

Los Angeles is approaching a week of protests against ICE, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. Over 200 protestors have been arrested since the protests began, and restrictions have been placed on protestors, including a curfew. The White House has sent 2,000 members of the National Guard to the city already, and another 2,000 are expected to be deployed. This is despite California Governor Gavin Newsom attempting to stop their deployment.  For International Desk, I spoke to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about the protests.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comSam is a biographer, historian, and journalist. He used to be the editor of the New York Times Book Review, a features writer for Vanity Fair, and a writer for Prospect magazine. He's currently a contributing writer for the Washington Post. His many books include The Death of Conservatism and Whittaker Chambers: A Biography, and his new one is Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America.It's a huge tome — almost 1,000 pages! — but fascinating, with new and startling revelations, and a breeze to read. It's crack to me, of course, and we went long — a Rogan-worthy three hours. But I loved it, and hope you do too. It's not just about Buckley; it's about now, and how Buckleyism is more similar to Trumpism than I initially understood. It's about American conservatism as a whole.For three clips of our convo — Buckley as a humane segregationist, his isolationism even after Pearl Harbor, and getting gay-baited by Gore Vidal — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: me dragging Sam to a drag show in Ptown; the elite upbringing of Buckley during the Depression; his bigoted but charitable dad who struck rich with oil; his Southern mom who birthed a dozen kids; why the polyglot Buckley didn't learn English until age 7; aspiring to be a priest or a pianist; a middle child craving the approval of dad; a poor student at first; his pranks and recklessness; being the big man on campus at Yale; leading the Yale Daily News; skewering liberal profs; his deep Catholicism; God and Man at Yale; Skull and Bones; his stint in the Army; Charles Lindbergh and America First; defending Joe McCarthy until the bitter end and beyond; launching National Review; Joan Didion; Birchers; Brown v. Board; Albert Jay Nock; Evelyn Waugh; Whittaker Chambers; Brent Bozell; Willmoore Kendall; James Burnham; Orwell; Hitchens; Russell Kirk; not liking Ike; underestimating Goldwater; Nixon and the Southern Strategy; Buckley's ties to Watergate; getting snubbed by Reagan; Julian Bond and John Lewis on Firing Line; the epic debate with James Baldwin; George Will; Michael Lind; David Brooks and David Frum; Rick Hertzberg; Buckley's wife a fag hag who raised money for AIDS; Roy Cohn; Bill Rusher; Scott Bessent; how Buckley was a forerunner for Trump; and much more. It's a Rogan-length pod.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson on the Biden cover-up, Walter Isaacson on Ben Franklin, Robert Merry on President McKinley, Tara Zahra on the last revolt against globalization after WWI, N.S. Lyons on the Trump era, Arthur C. Brooks on the science of happiness, and Paul Elie on crypto-religion in ‘80s pop culture. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

En este quincuagésimo tercer episodio del ¡Bipartidismo Strikes Back! (una producción del #PodcastLaTrinchera), Christian Sobrino y Luis Balbino discuten la obra “Notes on Killing Seven Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Board Members” de Mara Vélez Meléndez según reseñada por el Yale Daily News, la presentación de un presupuesto para el AF2025-2026 en conjunto por la Gobernadora y la Junta de Supervisión Fiscal, la argumentación oral en el Tribunal Supremo de los Estados Unidos en Trump v. Casa Inc. y la Orden Ejecutiva de Imperator Trump que causó la controversia, la Enmienda XIV a la Constitución de los EEUU y su desarrollo y mucho más.Por favor suscribirse a La Trinchera con Christian Sobrino en su plataforma favorita de podcasts y compartan este episodio con sus amistades.Para contactar a Christian Sobrino y #PodcastLaTrinchera, nada mejor que mediante las siguientes plataformas:Facebook: @PodcastLaTrincheraTwitter: @zobrinovichInstagram: zobrinovichThreads: @zobrinovichBluesky Social: zobrinovich.bsky.socialYouTube: @PodcastLaTrinchera

Student journalists have been in the spotlight in recent years. In 2024, amidst massive on-campus protests, people turned to student outlets like Columbia University’s WKCR for the most up to date reporting. But practicing journalism as a student comes with risks. Those risks have become even more clear in recent weeks. Tufts University graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk was detained in March after the Trump administration revoked her visa. U.S. District Judge William Sessions ordered her release on May 9th, saying the only evidence given for her detention was an op-ed she had written for her school paper. This hour, we’re talking about the role student journalists play in covering campuses and the communities around them. We discuss the risks student journalists face and they way their role is sometimes overlooked. GUESTS: Gary Green: Executive Director of The Student Press Law Center, an organization that supports first amendment rights for student journalists Anika Arora Seth: Editor in Chief of the Yale Daily News from spring 2023 to spring 2024 Maria Shaikh: Managing Editor at The Retrograde, an independent student newspaper at the University of Texas at Dallas Macy Hanzlik-Barend: News & Arts director at WKCR, Columbia University’s independent student-run radio station See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gen Z may not be the liberal base of support many on the left hoped they would be. Today, there is a growing split between voters under 30, with 22-29 year olds favoring Democrats by 6.4 points and 18-21 year olds favoring Republicans by almost 12 points. As America's youngest voters are growing up in the age of COVID lockdowns, social media, and cancel culture, conservative and MAGA ideology is emerging as the new counter-culture, giving young men in particular an opportunity to escape the world around them. How will the youngest voter cohort change the bases of both parties? And how will young voters change as they grow older? Milan Singh is the founder and Director of the Yale Youth Poll. Originally from Cambridge, Massachusetts, he is a junior in Pierson majoring in Economics. He has previously worked as a researcher at Slow Boring; a data science fellow at Decision Desk HQ; and social policy intern at the Niskanen Center. This past summer, he worked as a consultant for Blueprint and WelcomePAC. Outside of the classroom, he is one of the Opinion Editors for the Yale Daily News.Read the transcript here. Subscribe to our Substack here.

Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to a Signal group chat with top United States security officials who were discussing military plans for strikes on Yemen. The group chat discussed operational details, and officials, including the Vice President JD Vance, seemed unaware of Goldberg's presence.  Jeffrey Goldberg initially left out some of these sensitive details in his article on the group chat but has released more specific information after the Trump administration downplayed the situation and said no classified information was shared. For International Desk, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about this issue.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about New Zealand First's declared “war on woke”, proposed Resource Management Act reform, and Labour's calls for the government to condemn Israel for their recent military assault on Gaza. For International Desk, they spoke to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg accidentally being added to a group chat top US officials were using to make war plans.  And they spoke to Mike Smith (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) about National MP Joseph Mooney's members bill that would abolish people's right to take legal action against companies over damage to the climate.  News and Editorial Director Joel spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey on submissions for Auckland Council's long-term plan, ‘bed tax,' and discussions around equity in the upcoming election. And they spoke to Chief Executive of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand, Letitia Harding, about a recently released study showing vaping has not lowered smoking habits in young people in Aotearoa.

Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg was accidentally added to a Signal group chat with top United States security officials who were discussing military plans for strikes on Yemen. The group chat discussed operational details, and officials, including the Vice President JD Vance, seemed unaware of Goldberg's presence.  Jeffrey Goldberg initially left out some of these sensitive details in his article on the group chat but has released more specific information after the Trump administration downplayed the situation and said no classified information was shared. For International Desk, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about this issue.

The United States is seeing a surge in backlash to the Trump administration's policies, particularly those focused on undermining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion domestically and the administration's foreign policy position on Palestine. Wire Host Caeden spoke to University of Waikato Senior Lecturer in history Garritt Van Dyk about the history of boycotts and the resurgence of this protest tactic against Trump. They then spoke to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News for his perspective from the ground on these growing opposition movements, particularly the impact of these movements within Universities.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about Labour's caucus reshuffle and the Taxpayers Union-Curia poll. For International Desk, they spoke to University of Waikato Senior Lecturer Garritt Van Dyk and Yale Daily News' Andre Fa'aoso about the emerging protest movements against the Trump administration in the United States. For City Counselling, Producer Sara spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey about the rise in homelessness in Tamaki, as well as Auckland Council's recent announcement of an AI digital assistant for customer service support.

The United States is seeing a surge in backlash to the Trump administration's policies, particularly those focused on undermining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion domestically and the administration's foreign policy position on Palestine. Wire Host Caeden spoke to University of Waikato Senior Lecturer in history Garritt Van Dyk about the history of boycotts and the resurgence of this protest tactic against Trump. They then spoke to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News for his perspective from the ground on these growing opposition movements, particularly the impact of these movements within Universities.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about Labour's caucus reshuffle and the Taxpayers Union-Curia poll. For International Desk, they spoke to University of Waikato Senior Lecturer Garritt Van Dyk and Yale Daily News' Andre Fa'aoso about the emerging protest movements against the Trump administration in the United States. For City Counselling, Producer Sara spoke to Councillor Julie Fairey about the rise in homelessness in Tamaki, as well as Auckland Council's recent announcement of an AI digital assistant for customer service support.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, we welcome a lineup of expert guests covering everything from immigration policy to the changing landscape of DEI and professional poker. First, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer joins us to discuss executive orders on immigration, the left's reaction to DOGE, and the latest polling for Trump and 2028 Democrats. Next, Art Arthur, an immigration expert and former immigration judge, breaks down FEMA's role in migrant funding, Trump's proposed tariffs, and key international agreements shaping U.S. deportation policy. Then, Aaron Sibarium of the Washington Free Beacon exposes how universities are quietly shifting DEI initiatives under new names to evade backlash. Finally, Kurt Gilbreth, entrepreneur and rising poker pro, takes us inside the world of high-stakes tournaments as he prepares for the WPT World Championship. Don't miss these in-depth conversations, only on Breaking Battlegrounds!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Sean Spicer served as the 28th White House press secretary, is the author of four best-selling books and the host of The Sean Spicer Show. Mr. Spicer previously served as communications director and chief strategist of the Republican National Committee and worked for several members of Congress. He served on the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds a master's degree from the U.S. Naval War College. Additionally, he was a quarterfinalist on ABC's “Dancing with the Stars” in season 28. Mr. Spicer is a native of Rhode Island and resides in Virginia. He can be reached at seanspicer.com.-Art Arthur is an internationally recognized expert on national security and immigration. He is the Resident Fellow in Law and Policy at the Center for Immigration Studies and a former U.S. immigration judge.-Aaron Sibarium is a staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon. He graduated from Yale University, where he was the opinion editor of the Yale Daily News. Before joining the Free Beacon, he was an editor at The American Interest. His twitter handle is @aaronsibarium. -Kurtis Gilbreth is an entrepreneur, wanna-be poker pro, and working his way to the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas in December where over 2300 + players will enter the $10,000 buy-in tournament to possibly win part of the $24 million purse. Last year's winner, took home 2.3 million. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

The Eaton and Palisades fires, the two major fires making up the Los Angeles fires, are now the two most destructive wildfires in Southern California history. The fires have sparked significant debate about insurance in high-risk natural disaster areas as thousands of Californians lost their home insurance not long before the fires. And president-elect Donald Trump has returned to the centre stage of United States foreign policy in the weeks leading up to his inauguration.  Trump has threatened to annex Greenland and Canada as well as reclaim the Panama Canal for the United States. For States of the States this week Wire Host Caeden spoke to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about both of these topics.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party Wire Host Caeden speaks to Labour's Shanan Halbert about the Treaty Principles Bill submissions, Regulatory Standards Bill, and Labour's plans for 2025. For State of the States this week they speak to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about the devastating Los Angeles Fires and president-elect Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland and Canada and take back the sovereign Panama Canal for the United States. For City Counselling this week producer Sofia speaks to Councillor Julie Fairey about Council's submission on the Local Government New Zealand issues paper exploring electoral reform and Auckland Council's plans for 2025.  She also speaks to President of PATHA - the Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa - Jennifer Shields, about public consultation on puberty blockers closing next week.

Many fans complain about Rory's personality after her high school days at Chilton. Did she really become a different person at Yale? Did she suffer from Golden Child Syndrome? In this episode, sisters Jackie and Catherine dive into Rory's relationship to criticism. We tackle outward criticism from Mitchum that she doesn't “have it,” Dean getting mad at Rory after Jess buys her basket, the backlash about her ballerina article at the Yale Daily News, and much more. What's Rory's go-to reaction when she receives criticism, and why?Catherine can't help but bring up the Enneagram, too. This might explain why Rory can tolerate, and even embrace, some of Lorelai's bizarre antics. Resources consulted and referenced:Enneagram Made Simple, Ashton Whitmoyer-OberJameka Leap of Faith ✨ If you want more Gilmore chats, join our Patreon, where we put out extra bonus episodes every month. 

ACTA's Paul and Karen Levy Fellow in Campus Freedom, Steve McGuire, interviews Aaron Sibarium, a journalist who writes for the Washington Free Beacon. Sibarium graduated in 2018 from Yale University, where he was the opinion editor of The Yale Daily News. Much of his reporting for the Free Beacon focuses on issues in higher education, and he has authored numerous blockbuster investigative reports on plagiarism, race-based initiatives, and free speech issues on American campuses.

Ralph welcomes retired diplomat Ambassador Chas Freeman to discuss the United States' disregard for international law, the incoming Trump administration's approach to foreign policy, and the decline of the American Empire (among other topics).Ambassador Chas Freeman is a retired career diplomat who has negotiated on behalf of the United States with over 100 foreign governments in East and South Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and both Western and Eastern Europe. Ambassador Freeman was previously a Senior Fellow at Brown University's Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, and served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense, U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, acting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, and Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d'Affaires in the American embassies at both Bangkok and Beijing. He was Director for Chinese Affairs at the U.S. Department of State from 1979-1981. He was the principal American interpreter during the late President Nixon's historic visit to China in 1972. In addition to Chinese, Ambassador Freeman speaks French and Spanish at the professional level and can converse in Arabic and several other languages.He concluded his thirty years in public service as Assistant Secretary of Defense, responsible for managing defense relations with all regions of the world except the countries of the former Soviet Union. Ambassador Freeman is the author of several well-received books on statecraft and diplomacy, including The Diplomat's Dictionary, America's Misadventures in the Middle East, and America's Continuing Misadventures in the Middle East.I think it's fair to say that our country led the drive for international law, a world order that was based on rules established by consensus and legitimized at the United Nations. But we have also led the drive away from the rule of law, both internationally and domestically. And I think the connection is contempt for procedural justice or due process.Chas FreemanThat whole area of international law—which was a stabilizing force in the world—has gone [when Trump removed us from the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Agreement in Europe.] And the UN Charter is disrespected—not just the US Constitution is—in its fundamentals. We invade the sovereignty of other countries with no serious regard for the legal prohibitions against that. And in fact, those legal prohibitions—which once were something that smaller countries could rely upon when they confronted the great powers—are no longer effective. Therefore, we see at the local level, the regional level, a proliferation of weapons designed to counter and defend against attack by greater powers. So the whole world is in effect arming itself. This is very good for arms manufacturers, but it's very bad for the prospects for our species.Chas FreemanThere are no realistic threats against the United States—except those that we are provoking. Our view seems to be that the best way to deal with the hornet's nest—I'm speaking of West Asia, the Middle East here—is to go and poke the hornets in their nest.Chas FreemanThe real risk now…is Israel has so much power in the US that it could create incidents which would flip the United States into a blazing barrage of empire expansion— and suppression in the United States domestically. And they have an incoming president who is ripe for that kind of manipulation to begin with.Ralph NaderIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 12/11/241. On December 4th, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was assassinated in broad daylight in Midtown Manhattan. Clues indicated that the killing was political; most notably, the words “delay,” “deny” and “depose” were each written on one of the three bullets fired at the scene. As AP notes, “The messages mirror the phrase ‘delay, deny, defend,' which is commonly used by lawyers and critics about insurers that delay payments, deny claims and defend their actions.” Following nearly two full days of nescience, authorities turned up a suspect – Luigi Mangione, the Ivy League-educated scion of an established Baltimore family who had shown signs of increasingly erratic behavior in recent months, perhaps related to ever-worsening back pain. When Mangione was apprehended in an Altoona, Pennsylvania McDonald's, he was found with “a three-page handwritten document that indicated ‘motivation and mindset,'” the BBC reports, however authorities have not released this manifesto. Perhaps unsurprisingly, ABC 7 New York reports that Mangione's actions have unleashed a torrent of “‘volcanic' anger,” toward health insurance agencies, which many regard as capricious and cruel. It remains to be seen how this public sentiment will factor into what is sure to be a highly-publicized criminal trial.2. The reverberations of Mangione's actions are already being felt. Back in November, the American Society of Anesthesiologists issued a statement decrying Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's unilateral declaration that it would refuse to “pay for anesthesia care if [a] surgery or procedure goes beyond an arbitrary time limit, regardless of how long the surgical procedure takes.” The ASA called on Anthem to reverse that proposal, but their pleas were ignored. That is until December 5th – just one day after the UnitedHealthcare shooting – when the company abruptly reversed themselves and even scrubbed the announcement of the policy from their website. Of course, Anthem insists that the outcry was based on “misinformation” and denies any correlation between the assassination and their decision, per NBC, but the timing frankly makes that difficult to believe.3. Another New York City killing also made the news last week: the trial of Daniel Penny, a former U.S. Marine on trial for strangling Jordan Neely to death in a New York subway car. Neely was an African-American street artist who had been experiencing homelessness. CNN reports Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide, already a lesser charge than the original second-degree manslaughter allegation, which Judge Maxwell Wiley dismissed Friday after jurors “twice told the court they could not come to a verdict on the count.” Neely's father, Andre Zachary, is quoted saying “I miss my son. My son didn't have to go through this. I didn't have to go through this either…What's going to happen to us now? I've had enough of this. The system is rigged.”4. Turning to the Middle East, the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria has fallen. Assad, with help from Russia, has clung to power since the country descended into civil war in 2011, beating back all manner of rival forces ranging from U.S.-backed rebels to left-wing Kurdish militias to ISIS. The faction that finally did wrest power from Assad is called Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham or HTS, which splintered from Al-Qaeda but is now engaging in a so-called “charm offensive” per France24, and promoting itself as a tolerant faction that will not subjugate women or oppress ethnic and religious minorities such as Syrian Christians, Druze, and Kurds. In a statement, the group told the Kurds of Aleppo “You have the right to live freely … Diversity is a strength of which we are proud…We denounce the actions of the Islamic State group against the Kurds, including the enslavement of women … We are with the Kurds to build the Syria of tomorrow.” ABC reports the U.S. will “recognize and support a new Syrian government that renounces terrorism, destroys chemical weapons stocks and protects the rights of minorities and women.” So far HTS seems to fit the bill. And if this all wasn't enough, the Syrian situation is further complicated by Israel using this moment to expand its foothold in the country. CNN reports Israel has “launched airstrikes at military targets across Syria and deployed ground troops both into and beyond a demilitarized buffer zone for the first time in 50 years,” setting the stage for a possible new front in Netanyahu's ongoing regional war.5. In Palestine, the Intercept reports five Palestinians in the West Bank, along with the councils of the three villages they hail from have filed “a formal regulatory complaint in Germany accusing the media giant Axel Springer of contributing to human rights abuses in Palestine.” Specifically, the complaint concerns Yad2, a classified ads platform and subsidiary of Axel Springer that has been compared to Craigslist, which the plaintiffs allege enables illegal settlements. According to the complaint filed by Jerusalem Legal Aid and Human Rights Centre, Yad2's facilitation of settler activity violates Germany's Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, which “requires German companies to identify and mitigate human rights risks within their global supply chains, including in subsidiaries which they control.”6. In more Israel/Palestine news, the student body at Yale has “overwhelmingly,” passed three pro-Palestine referenda, including two demanding that the university “disclose and divest from its holdings in military weapons manufacturers, ‘including those arming Israel,'” per Yale Daily News. These measures passed with around 80% of the vote. Han Pimental-Hayes, an organizer with the pro-Palestine Sumud Coalition, is quoted saying “University leaders have long tried to paint pro-Palestine and pro-divestment students as a fringe minority. The results of this referendum demonstrate that in reality, the movement for a free Palestine and a more ethical endowment is overwhelmingly popular.” Yale Friends of Israel however expressed that they are “certain” Yale will not change its investment policy regarding Israel's weapons of war.7. Looking to Africa, Semafor reports that the incoming Trump White House appears set to recognize the breakaway state of Somaliland, spurred on by right-wing elements who wish to use the unrecognized country as a base for anti-China intelligence operations. This piece highlights that this move would rattle the governments of East Africa and draw the ire of the African Union, but Trump's China hawks see it as a critical element of countering Chinese influence in the region and particularly in Djibouti where the People's Liberation Army has set up one of its handful of foreign military bases. Even if Trump does not recognize Somaliland however, and instead hews to the traditional American “One Somalia” policy, Republicans are calling for Trump to take an approach akin to Taiwan – treating it as independent without formal recognition.8. Turning to domestic politics, POLITICO reports Democrats are staging a “mutiny” against the old guard who have monopolized power in the House. This report focuses on Rep. Jerry Nadler, 77, who will vacate his position as the top Democrat on Judiciary to clear the way for Jamie Raskin, Rep. Raul Grijalva, 76, who announced he would step down as the top Dem on the Natural Resources Committee, and David Scott of Georgia, 79, who is looking down the barrel at multiple challenges for his spot on the Agriculture Committee. Since this piece was published, another major challenge has emerged – NBC reports AOC is gunning for the top Democratic spot on the Oversight Committee. The POLITICO piece emphasizes Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' approach of letting the challenges “speak for themselves,” as an indication that he will not fight this wave of challenges.9. Washington Post labor reporter Lauren Kaori Gurley reports the Teamsters are demanding Amazon agree to bargaining dates by December 15. In a statement, Teamsters President Sean O'Brien writes “The Teamsters are done asking nicely for Amazon to stop breaking the law. Amazon must commit to come to the table and bargain a Teamsters contract with its workers — or face the consequences of its inaction.” This gambit by the Teamsters comes just as the winter holiday gift deliveries are getting into full swing, maximizing the union's leverage. Moreover, the Teamster's Faustian bargain with the Trump administration may yield results for them, as the normally business friendly Republicans may be inclined to put the screws to Amazon on behalf of this particular union. Whatever the circumstances, the Amazon Teamsters deserve a contract and it is heartening that O'Brien is fighting for his members.10. In decidedly worse Trump news, the president-elect has announced former Missouri Republican Congressman Billy Long as his pick to lead the IRS. A story by the Lever sounds the alarm on how he might use the “non-profit killer” bill to pursue political vendettas against tax-exempt organizations he dislikes. This piece exposes Long's role in trying to pressure the IRS to launch a probe into, of all things, the Humane Society following their support of a Missouri ballot measure strengthening dog breeder regulations. Put another way, if Long was ready to use the long-arm of the IRS to crack down on an organization whose sole political goal is the protection of animals, what might he do to organizations devoted to civil rights or social justice?This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

The Healthcare exec Brian Thompson was shot dead by a masked assailant last week.  The crime has gained significant controversy and attention online, with many using it to restart the debate on the inequities of the United States healthcare system. And this week Yale University was the latest college to commit to divesting from weapons manufacturing after a student vote. For State of the States this week Wire Host Caeden speak to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about both of these topics.

https://nycpublicschoolparents.blogspot.com/2024/11/interview-with-akil-bello-and-pearson.htmlCNN, Linda McMahon, Trump's Education pick, was sued for allegedly enabling sexual abuse of children https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/21/business/linda-mcmahon-abuse-wwe-trump-education/index.htmlAdvocates for Children, Student Homelessness in New York City, 2023–24. https://advocatesforchildren.org/policy-resource/student-homelessness-data-2024/Daily News, Push to digitize NYC entrance exam for specialized high schools reignites equity debate, https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/11/23/push-to-digitize-nyc-entrance-exam-for-specialized-high-schools-reignites-equity-debate/?share=tcoohytentooicndwciuDOE's proposed contract with Pearson for the SHSAT, https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/data/contracts-agendac5e42b19-b471-4be6-aac5-6985c414342d.pdf?sfvrsn=2cdf075e_1Akil Bello, SHSAT testimony for NYC Council https://akilbello.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/city-council-written-testimony-shsat-.pdfNational Academy of Science, High Stakes Testing for Tracking, Promotion, and Graduation, https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/6336/high-stakes-testing-for-tracking-promotion-and-graduationFairtest, NACAC Panels Emphasize the Benefits of Test Optional/Free Policies, https://fairtest.org/a-review-of-panels-at-the-nacac-conference-which-discussed-test-optional-policies/Chalkbeat, NYC specialized high school offers to Black and Latino students inch up but remain stubbornly low, https://www.chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/06/18/specialized-high-school-offers-to-black-and-latino-students-increase-but-remain-low/Hechinger Report, The problem with high-stakes testing and women in STEM, https://hechingerreport.org/the-problem-with-high-stakes-testing-and-women-in-stem/Jonathan Taylor, Fairness To Gifted Girls: Admissions To New York City's Elite Public High Schools, Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 25(1): 75–91 (2019).https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/00551c876cc2f027,294b56436594090b,2e036b8a364ae7df.htmlCNN, State plan calls for dropping Regents requirement by 2028, https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/education/2024/11/04/state-plan-calls-for-dropping-regents-requirement-by-2028FairTest, Massachusetts & New York Reject Graduation Exam Requirements; Only Six States Maintain Mandatory Exit Tests For Diploma, https://fairtest.org/massachusetts-only-six-states-maintain-mandatory-exit-tests-for-diploma-voters-and-policy-makers-see-education-and-equity-benefits-from-multiple-measur/WBUR, Question 2 wins: Mass. voters end MCAS high school graduation requirement, https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/11/06/massachusetts-ballot-question-2-approved-mcas-test-measure-resultWBUR, Billionaire Mike Bloomberg funnels $2.5M toward opposing MCAS ballot measure, https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/10/28/bloomberg-massachusetts-election-mcasEdReform Now, Tracking the Impact of the SFFA Decision on College Admissions, https://edreformnow.org/2024/09/09/tracking-the-impact-of-the-sffa-decision-on-college-admissions/Yale Daily News, Applicants, admissions officers navigate first test-flexible application process, https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/11/18/applicants-admissions-officers-navigate-first-test-flexible-application-process/Akil Bello, The NY Times Doesn't Cover College, https://akilbello.com/2024/05/06/the-ny-times-doesnt-cover-college/Akil Bello, The Misguided War on Test Optional, https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2024/02/05/misguided-war-test-optional-opinionNY Times, He Worked for Years to Overturn Affirmative Action and Finally Won. He's Not Done. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/08/us/edward-blum-affirmative-action-race.htmlWashington Post, Fearless Fund settles with DEI foes, ends grant program for Black women, https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/11/fearless-fund-edward-blum-settlement/

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni about hīkoi mō te Tiriti and the successful third reading of the Restoring Samoan Citizenship bill. For State of the States this week they speak to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about United States commitments on free trade and climate at the APEC forum, a shift in policy on Ukraine, and recent Trump cabinet appointments.  They speak to Kanak youth activist Viro Xulue about a new United Nations report calling the French response to pro-independence protestors “alarming.”  And, with Tuesday Wire Host Castor, they caught up with protestors at the final leg of hīkoi mō te Tiriti in Te Whanganui-a-tara. For City Counselling this week, Sofia speaks to Councillor Julie Fairey about Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's Draft Mayoral Proposal for Auckland Council's Annual Plan for the year 2025-26 as well as a new space for homeless support in Auckland's city centre She also speaks to renowned Māori activist, Tāme Iti, about hīkoi mō te Tiriti and the support for its kaupapa.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum occured last week with the United States in attendance. The 21 nations discussed issues of free trade and climate change impact in the region. The United States has also shifted their foreign policy on Ukraine, allowing the use of their missiles in Russia.  Meanwhile, Donald Trump has received scrutiny for unconventional cabinet picks over the past week. The most controversial of these is Attorney-General nominee Matt Gaetz, who is under investigation by the House ethics committee for drug use, misuse of campaign funds, and allegations of sexual misconduct. Wire Host Caeden speaks to Andre Fa'oso from the Yale Daily News about all of these topics for State of the States.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Willie Jackson about an independent commissioner being appointed to Wellington City Council, the government's review of Ihumātao, and cuts at Whakaata Māori.  For States of the States this week they speak to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about polling numbers less than two weeks out from the election and they speak to Tom Unger, political activist and former political show host at Radioactive, about political violence in the US ahead of the election. And they speak to Amanda Turnbull, Lecturer in Cyber Law at the University of Waikato, about the negative environmental and social impacts of AI.  News and Editorial Director, Joel, speaks to Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland, Marcelo Rodriguez Ferrere, about the concerns surrounding New Zealand's lax regulations regarding cross-breeding companion animals. And for City Counselling, Tuesday Wire host Castor speaks to Councillor Julie Fairey about progress on Maungawhau train station and power outages on the Western line. 

Wire Host Caeden spoke to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about polling numbers two weeks out from the election and former Radioactive host Tom Unger about the threat of political extremism this election.

For State of the States, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about recent events on the Yale campus and the political implications of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.  Sofia also spoke to honorary academic at the University of Auckland Faculty of Science and climate scientist Dr Kevin Trenberth about the science behind these hurricanes.

Wire Host Caeden speaks to Yale Daily News' Andre Fa'aoso on the anti-immigrant rhetoric from the Trump campaign towards immigrants in Springfield, Ohio as well as the apparent second assassination attempt against Donald Trump this campaign.

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Labour's Ginny Anderson about retail crime in the CBD, banning gang patches, and the Minister for Firearms not ruling out bringing back high-powered semi-automatic firearms.  For States of the States this week they speak to Yale Daily News' Andre Fa'aoso about the situation in Springfield, Ohio after several weeks of Republican-led anti-immigrant rhetoric and the second assassination attempt against former president and Republican candidate Donald Trump. And they speak to University of Otago Senior Lecturer Leon Goldsmith about the device explosions in Lebanon that have killed at least twenty-six people and injured thousands more.  For City Counselling this week, Sofia speaks to Councillor Shane Henderson about Mayor Wayne Brown's proposal for a second harbour bridge from Point Chevalier to the North Shore as well as Council spending over 250K on beach stairs on Milford Beach. She also speaks to Professor of Law at the University of Waikato, Leilani Tuala-Warren, about a recent proposal by Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa to recognise ecocide as a crime against humanity and whether Aotearoa should support the proposal.

In this episode we tempt the algorithm to bring all kinds of crazies to our door with the most click baity number there is, 666 mark of the best. This entire episode is absolutely not a way of correcting a typo on our order to our merch supplier.Obviously it goes without saying 666 is relevant to anyone mentally unstable, and this show,Because of its appearance in the Book of Revelation.Now I'm not going to get into what all this means here and now. We have a series dedicated to a verse by verse explanation of the Book of Revelation. So far we've already pulled apart three chapters.But suffice it to say, 666 has significance in the world of crazy, because of that quote I just gave you. So leaving the biblical scholarship to one side for this episode I thought it would be fun to look at cases of hysteria around this number.There will be cameo guest appearances from Topeka, Kansas, Westboro Baptist Church, Men's Health, GQ, Reddit, Jeopardy, Cicero, Philippics, Ashok Bhaskar, Yale Daily News, Alex Trebek, Taylor Clagget, Ben Sasamoto, Mad Men, Tishman Building, 666 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, Jared Kushner, Qatar, Trump, Christine Weick, Monster Energy Drinks, Hebrew, White Zombie, Louisiana, Megan Pinion, Starbucks, Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, Threads, Kim Dotcom, Elon Musk, Google Chrome, Apple, Steve Wozniac, Steve Jobs, The Satanic Temple, South Africa, Mogoeng Mogoeng, Most Holy Place, Dunning Kruger, Idiocracy, CERN, Large Hadron Collider #666 #SketchComedy #Sketch #Comedy #Sketch Comedy #Atheist #Science #History #Atheism #Antitheist #ConspiracyTheory #Conspiracy #Conspiracies #Sceptical #Scepticism #Mythology #Religion #Devil #Satan #Skeptic #Debunk #SatanIsMySuperhero #Podcast #funny #sketch #skit #comedy #comedyshow #comedyskits #HeavyMetal #weird #RomanEmpire #Rome #AncientRome #Romans #RomanEmperor #numerology  

For State of the States, our weekly 95bFM US election coverage, Wire Host Caeden speaks to Yale Daily News' Andre Fa'aoso on yesterday's Harris/Trump Presidential debate and Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris.

Wire Host Caeden speaks to Labour's Shanan Halbert about Labour's attendance at Palestine protests in Tāmaki Makaurau and the newly announced National Land Transport Programme and its lack of support for public transport. And for State of the States this week, they speak to Yale Daily News' Andre Fa'aoso about the ballot measures, college political campaign groups, and the recent school shooting in the state of Georgia. For City Counselling this week, Sofia catches up with Councillor Shane Henderson about changes to Auckland Council's committee structure, a proposal to introduce fortnightly rubbish collection, and what the government's National Land Transport Programme means for Auckland She also speaks to Associate Professor at the Department of Tourism at the University of Otago, Julia Albrecht, about the government introducing an increase to the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.  She also speaks to the National Chair of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, John Minto, about the UK government suspending arms shipments to Israel and whether Aotearoa New Zealand should follow its lead. 

For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party's Carmel Sepuloni, Wire Host Caeden asks about her being announced as a contestant on Celebrity Treasure Island. They also ask about the current Government reversing the ban oil and gas exploration that was put in place by the last government in 2018. For State of the States, our weekly kōrero on the United States election, Caeden speaks to Yale Daily News' Andre Fa'aoso. They discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr dropping out of the Presidential race to endorse Donald Trump, and the pro-Palestine protestors at the DNC and recent Kamala Harris campaign events.  For City Counselling this week Sofia caught up with Councillor Julie Fairey about the annual Local Government New Zealand conference last week as well as Auckland Council's Shoreline Adaptation Plans. She also speaks to Greenpeace Aotearoa's programme director, Niamh O'Flynn, about changes announced this week to the Fast-Track Approvals Bill.  And she also speaks to lawyer Harry Clatworthy from Te Mata Law about the government's plans to restore a tougher test for Maori customary title claims in the foreshore and seabed and the urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into this.

Last week while the Democratic National Convention occurred in Chicago, pro-Palestine delegates protested to get Palestine on the convention agenda. These protests follow weeks of pro-Palestine protests at Harris campaign events, demanding the Harris campaign call for a ceasefire in Gaza.  The United States has sent 50,000 tons of weapons to Israel since October 7, all under the Biden/Harris administration. Also this week, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dropped out of the presidential race to endorse Donald Trump. RFK Jr has drawn significant controversy throughout his campaign, including for his anti-vaxx views and claims that he has mistreated wildlife. For State of the States this week Wire Host Caedens catches up with Yale Daily News' Andre Fa'aoso about what both these topics mean for young American voters.

The Democratic National Convention is taking place in Chicago this week. The event is where Minnesota Governor Tim Walz officialy accepts the nomination for Vice President.  Former Aotearoa Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke on a side panel at the convention, organised by progressive think tank the Center for American Progress Action Fund. The panel also featured former prime minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson, MPs from Germany and the Netherlands as well as some US political figures, including prominent Democratic strategist Patrick Gaspard. Republican candidate Donald Trump is under fire for posting AI generated images of pop star Taylor Swift on his social media platform “Truth Socials.” The images were of Taylor Swift wearing American red, white and blue while endorsing Trump for president. He captioned these photos “I accept.” Wire Host Caeden spoke to Andre Fa'aoso from the Yale Daily News about the DNC and Trump sharing AI images.

Last night hundreds gathered outside the General Library at the University of Auckland to rally in support of students in Palestine. The action was inspired by, and in solidarity with, students in campuses across the United States. Thousands of US students have set up encampments to protest their University and Government's role in supporting Israel to carry out a genocide in Gaza. Caeden spoke to one of the leaders of the action in Tāmaki Makaurau, Layan Khalil. They started by asking her to describe Student Justice for Palestine. They also spoke to Yale University student Andre Fa'aoso about the protests on the ground in the United States. Andre is a former Wire host and has been reporting on the events for the Yale Daily News. They spoke about the reports of both police violence against protestors and anti-semitism from protestors, and the goals and demands of the striking students. It comes as US College Presidents, including the Yale President, have been summoned to Congress to speak on anti-semitism on their campuses.

Anika Arora Seth, the editor-in-chief and president of the Yale Daily News, joins Tyler Foggatt to share what it has been like covering campus protests since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th. Seth explains both the global and university-specific forces at play that led to the arrest of forty-seven protesters on Yale's campus this week, and lays out how the university has responded to concerns over students' safety during the protests. To discover more podcasts from The New Yorker, visit newyorker.com/podcasts. To send feedback on this episode, write to themail@newyorker.com.

The Jester & Pharley Phund with President Barbara Saltzman Home of The Jester Has Lost His Jingle by David Saltzman The Jester & Pharley Phund is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping children with cancer and other serious illnesses with the inspiration of David Saltzman's award-winning The Jester Has Lost His Jingle. The Jester book and Jester & Pharley Doll have been bringing smiles into the lives of thousands of children coping with serious illness. And literacy programs make it possible for students to join The Jester's journey to help children in crisis. Barbara Saltzman, President is filled with such energy that she is an inspiration to listen to and watch. The mother of author-illustrator David Saltzman has worked tirelessly to bring her son's book to children and adults across the country — first publishing the book and now telling the world about it. The guiding light behind The Jester & Pharley Phund, The Jester's Mom travels the country inspiring children and helping youngsters realize that it's up to them to make a difference, it's up to them to care. An honor graduate of the University of Southern California School of Journalism, Barbara was an editor at the Los Angeles Times before publishing her son's book and overseeing the creation of The Phund. In schools and hospitals, auditoriums and libraries, bookstores and business conference rooms Barbara is a sought-after inspirational speaker. It doesn't matter if she's reading The Jester to students or to children undergoing chemo or to teachers looking for new ways to motivate students https://thejester.org/  Before attending Yale University, David went to Chadwick School in Palos Verdes Peninsula in California. It was there that he began his career as a cartoonist with a comic strip called “The Chadwick Chronicles” in which he regularly parodied student life for the school newspaper. He also drew editorial cartoons on local, national and international issues for a Los Angeles Times publication distributed to Southern California high schools. He was editor of the yearbook and a recipient of the Citizenship Award and Drama Award. At Yale, he adapted his character “Pops” into a weekly cartoon strip that chronicled the life of a fictitious Yale professor. He also spun off “Pops” into a series of Yale Academic Calendars and drew weekly editorial cartoons for the Yale Daily News and the Yale Herald. During his senior year, David was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. For the next year-and-a-half, he kept a comprehensive journal of his thoughts and feelings while working on The Jester Has Lost His Jingle as senior project in art and English. Academy Award-winning animator Faith Hubley, a senior critic in the Yale School of Art and one of David's professors, said about David's creations, “The Jester and Pharley are extraordinary characters, at once poignant and humorous.” In his journal, David wrote in November, 1988, that his friends might feel pain at his leaving, but not he, “for I would be like a seed planted in all of them, and when they would think of me, my memory, my spirit, I would blossom again, live again, be with you again, love you again and be alive within you.” David died on March 2, 1990, 11 days before his 23rd birthday. The Jester & Pharley Phund P.O. Box 817 Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 Office: 310-544-4733 Toll-Free: 800-9-JESTER (537837) Barbara@thejester.org Call In and Chat with Deborah during Live Show: 833-220-1200 or 319-527-2638 Learn more about Deborah here:  www.lovebyintuition.com

In this episode, NAWL member (Advocacy and Podcast Committee) and former Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Girl Scouts of the USA, Lisa Kohn, speaks with Joanne Lipman, best-selling author of her most recent book, Next!: The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work (see full bio below). Lisa and Joanne discuss Joanne's best-selling book and how to harness the power of transition. *****Joanne Lipman is a pioneering journalist and the bestselling author of NEXT! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work and the No. 1 bestseller THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID: What Men and Women Need to Know About Working Together. She has served as Editor-in-Chief of USA Today, USA Today Network, Conde Nast Portfolio, and The Wall Street Journal's Weekend Journal, leading those organizations to six Pulitzer Prizes. She is also an on-air CNBC contributor and Yale University journalism lecturer. Previously, Lipman was Chief Content Officer of Gannett, where she was Editor-in-Chief of its USA Today and the USA Today Network, encompassing the flagship publication plus 109 metro newspapers including the Detroit Free Press, the Des Moines Register, and the Arizona Republic. In that role, she oversaw more than 3,000 journalists and led the organization to three Pulitzer prizes. Lipman began her career as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, ultimately rising to deputy managing editor – the first woman to attain that post – and supervising coverage that won three Pulitzer Prizes. While there she created the Weekend Journal and Personal Journal and oversaw the creation of the Saturday edition. She subsequently was the founding editor-in-chief of Conde Nast Portfolio magazine, which won Loeb and National Magazine Awards. Lipman's work has been published in numerous outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Time, Fortune, Newsweek, and the Harvard Business Review. She has appeared as a television commentator on ABC, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, and PBS, among others. She is a frequent public speaker, with engagements including the World Economic Forum in Davos, the United Nations, the Aspen Ideas Festival, TEDx, the International Lean In conference, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Milken Institute Global conference, and has worked with numerous companies on issues of gender equity, diversity and inclusion. She also is co-author, with Melanie Kupchynsky, of the acclaimed music memoir “Strings Attached.” A winner of the Matrix Award for women in communications, Lipman was the inaugural Distinguished Journalism Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. She has served or is currently serving on boards including Yale University Council; the World Editors Forum; the Knight Commission on Trust, Media and Democracy; the Yale Daily News; Spirited Media; the Yale Alumni Magazine (chair); the Knights Chamber Orchestra, and the advisory boards of Data.world, Breastcancer.org, The Wire China, and the Yale School of Music. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She and her husband live in New York City and are the parents of two adult children. 

He worked under Rory at The Yale Daily News as A.K. Adam Hendershott reveals the interesting way he landed his role. IRL, he's switched careers and is a successful photographer who has worked with some major celebs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's the one who ousted Paris as the Editor at Yale Daily News!! Devon Michaels, aka Bill, joins us to chat how he got the gig four years after auditioning for the role. Plus, Devon ACTUALLY attended Yale and shares if Gilmore Girls portrayed the school accurately.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news!  What's it like working at The Yale Daily News? Was Rory or Paris a better editor?  We go to the source! Rona Benson portrayed Joni, and was one of the top students working at the paper.  Get the front page story right now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another episode of Breaking Battlegrounds with Chuck Warren and Sam Stone, where this week we're joined by two tenacious truth-seekers. First up, Steve Milloy, the founder and publisher of JunkScience.com, brings his wealth of experience from over three decades of challenging environmental science. As an author, environmental and public health consultant, and influential member of various think tanks, Steve will share his insights into navigating and discrediting misleading environmental scientific claims. In the latter half of the show, Aaron Sibarium, a staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon and a Yale University graduate, takes us through his extensive reporting on Harvard President Claudine Gay.Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-About our guestsSteve Milloy is the founder and publisher of JunkScience.com, and an environmental and public health consultant. Steve is a recognized leader in the fight against junk science with more than 33 years of experience, and is credited with popularizing the term “junk science.” Steve is a biostatistician and securities lawyer who has also been a registered securities principal, investment fund manager, non-profit executive, coal company executive, and a print/web columnist on science and business issues. Mr. Milloy served on the EPA transition team for the Trump administration and serves on the board of several not-for-profit organizations including the Heartland Institute and the American Energy Institute.Aaron Sibarium is a staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon. He graduated from Yale University, where he was the opinion editor of the Yale Daily News. Before joining the Free Beacon, he was an editor at The American Interest. His twitter handle is @aaronsibarium. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

“A key attribute of aha moments is that they feel right, they feel correct and they feel new…Some people say it's like a religious experience, it's been handed to you.” “You can go forward. That's the key to post traumatic growth: you're moving forward.” “Should you follow your gut feeling? The short answer is yes, in most cases…Gut feeling is actually based on information…you've already experienced in your life.” Joanne Lipman is a pioneering journalist and the bestselling author of NEXT! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work and the No. 1 bestseller THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID: What Men and Women Need to Know About Working Together. She has served as Editor-in-Chief of USA Today, USA Today Network, Conde Nast Portfolio, and The Wall Street Journal's Weekend Journal, leading those organizations to six Pulitzer Prizes. She is also an on-air CNBC contributor and Yale University journalism lecturer. Previously, Lipman was Chief Content Officer of Gannett, where she was Editor-in-Chief of its USA Today and the USA Today Network, encompassing the flagship publication plus 109 metro newspapers including the Detroit Free Press, the Des Moines Register, and the Arizona Republic. In that role, she oversaw more than 3,000 journalists and led the organization to three Pulitzer prizes. Lipman began her career as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, ultimately rising to deputy managing editor – the first woman to attain that post – and supervising coverage that won three Pulitzer Prizes. While there she created Weekend Journal and Personal Journal, and oversaw creation of the Saturday edition. She subsequently was founding editor-in-chief of Conde Nast Portfolio magazine, which won Loeb and National Magazine Awards. Lipman's work has been published in numerous outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Time, Fortune, Newsweek and the Harvard Business Review. She has appeared as a television commentator on ABC, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, and PBS, among others. She is a frequent public speaker, with engagements including the World Economic Forum in Davos, the United Nations, the Aspen Ideas Festival, TEDx, the International Lean In conference, the Federal Reserve Board, and the Milken Institute Global conference, and has worked with numerous companies on issues of gender equity, diversity and inclusion. She also is co-author, with Melanie Kupchynsky, of the acclaimed music memoir “Strings Attached.” A winner of the Matrix Award for women in communications, Lipman was the inaugural Distinguished Journalism Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. She has served or is currently serving on boards including Yale University Council; the World Editors Forum; the Knight Commission on Trust, Media and Democracy; the Yale Daily News; Spirited Media; the Yale Alumni Magazine (chair); the Knights chamber orchestra, and the advisory boards of Data.world, Breastcancer.org, The Wire China, and the Yale School of Music. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She and her husband live in New York City and are the parents of two adult children. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Embrace your reinvention roadmap: Search, Struggle, Stop, Solution Use rejection as fuel.  Change your location; change your life. Take a break. Use the 90 minute rule. One is when you do have a goal. Share your goal.  Reach out to your weak and dormant ties. Resources: About Joanne Lipman Next! by Joanne Lipman That's What She Said by Joanne Lipman Men aren't the enemy: Everything working women want you to know | Joanne Lipman | TEDxPenn Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network?  N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style?  Generosity Quiz Credits: Joanne Lipman, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 158, with Rich Jennings.

Footnotes is a new history podcast from the Yale Daily News. In this episode, Rishika Veeramachaneni '25 and Zawadi Kigamwa '25 cover the history of affirmative action. Rishika then speaks with the Asian American Student Association's Naina Agrawal-Hardin '25 and Tony Ruan '25 about protest and cross-cultural solidarity. This episode was recorded in May of 2023, prior to the Supreme Court's ruling on Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard. Produced by Grace Ellis '25, Zawadi Kigamwa '25, and Rishika Veeramachaneni '25. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

EPISODE 1859: In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to Anna Pitoniak, author of THE HELSINKI AFFAIR, about the art of espionage and the tradecraft of the spy novelistAnna Pitoniak is the author of The Futures, Necessary People, Our American Friend, and the forthcoming The Helsinki Affair. She graduated from Yale, where she majored in English and was an editor at the Yale Daily News. She worked for many years in book publishing, most recently as a Senior Editor at Random House. Anna grew up in Whistler, British Columbia, and now lives in New York City and East Hampton. You can find her newsletter about writing, publishing, and creativity on Substack.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.

Hour 1 -  Happy Thursday! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour: A tense exchange transpired during the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's annual “Threats to the Homeland” hearing on Tuesday. Sen. Josh Hawley sharply criticized Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the troubling social media posts by a DHS employee endorsing violence against Israel and its Jewish citizens. A sophomore Yale student whose pro-Israel column published in the Yale Daily News was edited without her knowledge spoke out on Tuesday. The United States and other international donors pump around $80 million in aid to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan every two weeks, in the face of mounting evidence that the terror group steals this cash through fraudulent nonprofits and other means, according to a government watchdog. The FBI has now testified that they were using geo-tracking data to identify Trump supporters who had gathered near the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Before I introduce our guest, I want to honor all those in Israel who were taken from us on 10/7. The atrocities Hamas brought on Israel, the Jewish people and many foreign nationals on 10/7 must be acknowledged for what they were: an insult to humanity. This attack, designed to eliminate Israel and exterminate Jews, must never be forgotten. The heart, honor and spirit of all those taken from us on 10/7 will echo through the ages and strengthen the Jewish people. Given all the dark we have been confronted with over the past few weeks, I felt the need to introduce some light, hence this conversation with Abe Baker-Butler.Meet Abe, a junior at Yale studying Global Affairs and Global Health. Abe hails from Rye Brook, New York where he was his high school's valedictorian. At Yale, Abe is a contributing reporter at the Yale Daily News, a Yale College Council senator, president of the Alexander Hamilton Society and a member of the Board of Trustees of Yale's Slifka Center. Outside of Yale, Abe is the president of the American Jewish Committee's Campus Global Board.In this episode we cover…What it was like on Yale's campus on 10/7How the campus' reaction was fueled by, in the words of Abe, “the growing problem of students putting ideology and dogma over facts and moral clarity”What Abe thinks are the goals of the students who chant Free PalestineThe reaction of Yale's leadership to 10/7How Yale as an institution has taken an illiberal turn over the past decade and what we identify as the consequencesAs Abe said, “free thought and dialogue still exits on Yale's campus, you just have to look for them”Hillel security and what some students perceive as the rationale for it (I found this story shocking)Abe's response to whether or not he would feel comfortable wearing in class clothing with an Israeli flag on itThe term Zionist and how it is interpreted on campusHow Abe thinks about his Jewish identityAnd a Yale-inspired round of quick fire questionsOutro music: Benny Friedman - Am Yisrael ChaiThe quote on liberalism from Andrew Sullivan:"Liberalism is not just a set of rules. There's a spirit to it. A spirit that believes that there are whole spheres of human life that lie beyond ideology — friendship, art, love, sex, scholarship, family. A spirit that seeks not to impose orthodoxy but to open up the possibilities of the human mind and soul. A spirit that seeks moral clarity but understands that this is very hard, that life and history are complex, and it is this complexity that a truly liberal society seeks to understand if it wants to advance. It is a spirit that deals with an argument — and not a person — and that counters that argument with logic, not abuse. It's a spirit that allows for various ideas to clash and evolve, and treats citizens as equal, regardless of their race, rather than insisting on equity for designated racial groups. It's a spirit that delights sometimes in being wrong because it offers an opportunity to figure out what's right. And it's generous, humorous, and graceful in its love of argument and debate. It gives you space to think and reflect and deliberate. Twitter, of course, is the antithesis of all this — and its mercy-free, moblike qualities when combined with a moral panic are, quite frankly, terrifying. We are not afraid to entrust the American people with unpleasant facts, foreign ideas, alien philosophies, and competitive values,” President Kennedy once said. “For a nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.” Let's keep that market open. Let's not be intimidated by those who want it closed."

In this episode of the Remote CEO Show, I had the pleasure to interview Brian Zhang. Brian Zhang is a writer and aspiring cardiologist from Brooklyn, New York. He is a 2021 New York Times Scholar, reports on student life and culture for the Yale Daily News, and studies molecular, cellular, and developmental biology at Yale University. 

Nonprofitnewsfeed.com   Nonprofit Suit Before Supreme Court Could Upend Affirmative Action In Higher Education The nonprofit organization Students for Fair Admissions' case against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, currently before the Supreme Court of the United States, may end the ability for institutions of higher education to engage in race-conscious admissions decisions. However, the motives and outcomes of this suit are wide-reaching. ProPublica and the Yale Daily News report that Students for Fair Admissions received money from many different conservative dark-money nonprofit vehicles, including DonorsTrust, Searle Freedom Trust, and the Sarah Scaife Foundation. Foundations, DAFs, and other money-maneuvering operations also have direct ties to Leonard Leo and The Federalist Society. Six of the nine sitting Supreme Court Justices are current or former members of the Society, according to the Yale Daily News. Among recent reporting alleging Clarence Thomas's potentially unethical acceptance of expensive trips from conservative donor Harlan Crow, include photographs of Thomas enjoying cigars with current Federalist Society co-chairman Leonard Leo. Read more ➝    

In December of 1998, a 21-year-old German woman studying at Yale turned in her senior essay and prepared for a pizza party. Later that night, a passerby called the police after stumbling upon Suzanne, unconscious and bleeding profusely in the street. She had been stabbed 17 times, and with a solid composite of her alleged killer, police narrowed in on someone from campus. This is the story of Suzanne Jovin. BONUS EPISODE patreon.com/goingwestpodcast CASE SOURCES 1. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227444533/suzanne-nahuela-jovin 2. Hartford Courant: https://www.newspapers.com/image/177154299/?terms=suzanne%20jovin&match=1 3. Medium: https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-tragic-ivy-league-murder-of-suzanne-jovin-283811c93b6 4. Vanity Fair: https://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/1999/08/yale-murder199908 5. Yale Alumni Magazine: https://yalealumnimagazine.org/articles/2184-new-leads-in-a-cold-case 6. New Haven Register: https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Jovin-murder-mystery-continues-20-years-later-13438017.php 7. Thomas' letter to MLK Jr.: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/17967179/to-thomas-jovin 8. IEEE Explore, Donna Arndt Bio: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/38311186000 9. Ellen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenjovin/ 10. Rebecca's Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-jovin-36359a/ 11. Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2242997/Desperate-parents-Yale-student-hoping-justice-14-years-daughter-brutally-stabbed-death.html 12. Yale Daily News: https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2013/12/04/jovin-99-remembered/ 13. New Haven Register: https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/Prosecutor-James-Van-de-Velde-no-longer-a-11435141.php 14. Yale News: https://news.yale.edu/1999/05/05/suzanne-jovin-be-memorialized-yales-elm-and-ivy-ceremony 15. Best Buddies: https://www.bestbuddies.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices