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WP Cares: Featuring the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Whitley Penn Talks - June 12, 2024 13:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this 14-minute episode of our WP Cares series, Emily Landry is joined by Regina Faden, President of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. Regina enlightens us about the museum's history, its significant role within the community, and the interactive events designed to captivate visito...

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Labor Vs Capital Struggle in US Intensifies

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff - June 11, 2024 20:30 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
In this week’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff discusses The Washington Post's exposure of the corporate rich sponsoring police repression against student protests and how Boeing rewards CEOs while it exhibits the airlines' worst safety record. In addition, the UAW loses union election ...

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Answering the big questions: An Ellen MacArthur Foundation round table

The Circular Economy Show Podcast - June 11, 2024 00:40 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
As the circular economy gains momentum, we’re often faced with questions about how it could or should work. In this episode, some of the team from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation answer these frequently asked questions. Host Pippa is joined by the Foundation’s Institutions Lead, Sarah O’Carroll, ...

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Alberta’s Hydrogen-Powered Future | Mayor Alanna Hnatiw | The Future of Chemistry with Bob Masterson

TheFutureEconomy.ca Podcast - June 10, 2024 13:00 - 44 minutes
Join Mayor Alanna Hnatiw and Bob Masterson, President and CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada in this insightful interview as they discuss the future of Alberta’s chemistry sector and the emerging hydrogen economy. Learn about the role of Sturgeon County and the Alberta Industria...

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Remaining Realistic and Optimistic About the Promise of the Future, With Jim Pethokoukis

Innovation Files: Where Tech Meets Public Policy - June 10, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes
The future will be much improved if society fights the fear of technology. Rob and Jackie sat down with Jim Pethokoukis, Senior Fellow and DeWitt Wallace Chair at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss how the sci-fi fantasy of the future isn’t as far off as we think.  Mentioned James P...

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High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs Its Economy

The US-China Podcast - June 07, 2024 19:19 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In High Wire, Angela Zhang explores how China regulates its tech sector. By analyzing the incentives and interactions among the key players, Ms. Zhang introduces a dynamic pyramid model to analyze the structure, process, and outcome of China’s unique regulatory system. She showcases the self-reg...

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Ep. 2502 Libertarians for Trump? with Jeremy Kauffman

The Tom Woods Show - June 07, 2024 01:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Jeremy Kauffman, who has served on the board of the Free State Project and run for US Senate as a Libertarian, thinks support for Donald Trump is the wisest move for libertarians in 2024 -- and yes, he is well aware of Trump's weaknesses. Sponsors: & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pai...

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Anthony Annett on The Elements of a More Just Economy

Global Governance Podcast - June 06, 2024 23:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Anthony Annett is an economist who spent two decades at the International Monetary Fund, including as speechwriter to the Managing Director. In an insightful podcast based on his book Cathonomics: How Catholic Tradition Can Create a More Just Economy he argues that we need to take a fresh look a...

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How a cold snap almost caused an national energy crisis

When the Facts Change - June 06, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Bernard Hickey goes deep into the mechanics of the electricity distribution system to find out what really happened during a cold snap in May that almost caused a national energy crisis. He talks to Electric Kiwi CEO Luke Blincoe about how to solve the dry winter and cold snap problem without spe...

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Ep. 2501 The Wildest Libertarian Party Convention Ever, with Clint Russell

The Tom Woods Show - June 06, 2024 01:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Clint Russell ran for the LP's vice presidential nomination and shared the stage with Vivek Ramaswamy at the recent convention. We talk about how things unfolded in terms of the nomination process but also about personalities: Donald Trump, Vivek, Chase Oliver, and the guy in the thong. Sponsors:...

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Economic Update (Special Edition): Exclusive interview with Dr. Cornel West

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff - June 05, 2024 00:05 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
Third Party Politics and Social Change We would like to present a special edition of Economic Update featuring an exclusive discussion between Professor Richard Wolff and Dr. Cornel West. This program was recorded in June, 2023, but unfortunately we were unable to air this important discussion a...

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Trump and Biden’s Tariff Tango

The Deduction - June 04, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
Tariffs are a hot topic this election cycle for both President Biden and former President Trump. But why are tariffs so popular despite their economic downsides? In this episode, we unpack tariffs’ role in the political playbook, their impact on manufacturing jobs and consumers, and the Biden ad...

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Erik Jaffe - 2024 Supreme Court preview

Next Round - June 04, 2024 03:58 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Partner in Schaerr-Jaffe and PRI fellow in legal studies Erik Jaffe joins us this week for his annual preview of the decisions in the hot cases that will be handed down by the Supreme Court this month.  Lance Izumi and Erik discuss how the Court may rule on President Trump's immunity claims and ...

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Creating nature-positive nutrition from cacti with Dunia Bora

The Circular Economy Show Podcast - June 04, 2024 00:40 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Dunia Bora means a better world, and that’s what Vincent Muhoro, Dunia Bora’s Founder, is aiming to achieve with his nutritious cactus juice drinks and cookies. Vincent joins us in this episode of the Circular Economy Show to explain how creating nature-positive nutrition from the cactus plant i...

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Ep. 2500 Robert Barnes on the Donald Trump Conviction

The Tom Woods Show - June 01, 2024 21:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Robert Barnes, for my money the best legal commentator out there, discusses what happened, and what it means. Sponsors: Omaha Steaks: This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll just clutter up the house. Get him steaks, with a gift package from Omaha Steaks. Ge...

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Seeking Solidarity with Steve Hall

Macro N Cheese - June 01, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 120 ratings
**Each episode of Macro N Cheese has an “Extras” section filled with information and links to resources related to topics touched on in the interview. Go to https://realprogressives.org/macro-n-cheese-podcast/ where you will also find a full transcript of the episode.  Steve Grumbine’s guest is...

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Ep. 2499 The Transgender Movement: Where It Came From

The Tom Woods Show - June 01, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Jennifer Bilek has been writing on gender and transgender issues for many years, and has made particular note of the big money involved. Sponsors: & Guest's Substack:    Guest's Website: 

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Lost Decade: The U.S. Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power

The US-China Podcast - May 31, 2024 17:54 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
There is wide bipartisan agreement that Asia belongs at the center of U.S. foreign policy. What has been achieved since the Obama administration announced its “Pivot to Asia” in 2011?  Robert Blackwill and Richard Fontaine argue in Lost Decade: The U.S. Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Po...

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Ep. 2498 Will Our Deranged Regime Eventually Collapse?

The Tom Woods Show - May 31, 2024 01:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Auron McIntyre returns to talk further about his book The Total State, including likely outcomes and whether there's reason, in the long run, to be white-pilled. Sponsors: & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll just clutter up the house. Get him steaks...

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Budget day special

When the Facts Change - May 30, 2024 04:41 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Nicola Willis has delivered tax cuts in her first budget, largely as promised. But has the coalition government managed to square the circle of relieving cost of living pressures while avoiding the quicksand of encouraging inflation? In a special crossover episode of Gone By Lunchtime meets When ...

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Ep. 2497 Trump and the Libertarians

The Tom Woods Show - May 30, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Donald Trump spoke at the Libertarian Party's convention last weekend (all three major candidates were invited). Jeff Deist and Dan McCarthy join me to discuss the meaning and significance of it all. Sponsors: & : This Father's Day don't get dad another pair of socks or a knick-knack that'll jus...

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Featuring the North Texas Community Foundation

Whitley Penn Talks - May 29, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
In this 27-minute episode of our WP Cares series, Emily Landry sits down with Rose Bradshaw, the CEO & President of North Texas Community Foundation. They discuss the Foundation's role in providing resources to the North Texas community and offering support and tools for young nonprofit leaders....

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Batya Ungar-Sargon - Second Class

Next Round - May 29, 2024 00:58 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Join us for a special episode featuring a speech by Newsweek opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon at a recent PRI luncheon in San Francisco.  Ms. Ungar-Sargon discussed her latest book, "Second Class:  How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women."  Also, Ro and Tim discuss the legislatu...

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New Energies Organizing Unions

Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff - May 28, 2024 20:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
In this week’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff comments on US megabanks once again taking new off-the-books risks, Elon Musk endorsing right-wing undemocratic census proposals and  Fossil Fuel industry executives bribe Trump with campaign donations. In addition, we highlight the many US...

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Divided Paths: Europe’s Divergent Approaches to China

The US-China Podcast - May 28, 2024 17:48 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
In the wake of Xi Jinping’s first visit to Europe in five years, the European Union and China continue to navigate an increasingly challenging period in relations. Concerns over growing trade imbalances, unfair subsidies in key industries, high-profile espionage cases, and China’s continued sup...

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Scaling refill and return with GoUnpackaged

The Circular Economy Show Podcast - May 28, 2024 00:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
As the Director and Reuse Lead at GoUnpackaged, Catherine Conway has become one of the leading voices in the world of return and refill.  In this episode of the Circular Economy Show, Catherine reflects on the goals of the Refill Coalition, the critical role of design in reusable packaging, and ...

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Balancing Economic Prosperity and National Security

The US-China Podcast - May 25, 2024 19:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
The U.S.-China bilateral relationship is a competitive one, from economics to security, diplomacy to geopolitics, technology to the oceans and deep space. It is subject to varying degrees of tension, punctuated by intermittent cooperation and now, a resumption of selective dialogue. Each side vi...

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Radicalizing the Youth: The Significance of Campus Protests with Bryce Greene

Macro N Cheese - May 25, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 120 ratings
Bryce Greene was recently arrested during campus protests in support of Palestine. Steve, who believes ignoring the slaughter in Gaza is akin to ignoring the holocaust, invited him to describe his experience and insights into the student encampments and the anti-Zionist movement in the US.  Bry...

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Ep. 2496 The Rise (and Normalizing of) Financial Surveillance

The Tom Woods Show - May 25, 2024 01:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Naomi Brockwell joins us to discuss the forgotten history of the rise of financial surveillance. Sponsors: & Guest's YouTube: NBTV     Guest's Twitter: @naomibrockwell  

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Ep. 2495 We're All Far Right Now

The Tom Woods Show - May 24, 2024 01:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.2K ratings
Dominic Frisby joins us to discuss his video Elon Musk tweeted, about how normal behavior became "far right." Sponsors: & Video Discussed:    Guest's Substacks: (financial) (comedy) Guest's Twitter: @DominicFrisby