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The Callousness Of Not Being A Progressive - John Morse

Searching for Political Identity - April 23, 2024 22:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
John Morse is a seasoned lawyer with a substantial background in labor law. He’s running for Maryland’s third congressional district. He’s endorsed by Bernie Sanders.

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ReGeneration Rising S2E5: Indirect Work with Carol Sanford

RSA Conversations - April 23, 2024 10:11 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode, Daniel and Philipa talk with award-winning author and regenerative leadership expert, Carol Sanford. In this episode, Daniel and Philipa are in conversation with award-winning author and regenerative leadership expert, Carol Sanford. Carol draws on her experience working with bu...


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The Broad Appeal of Modi's BJP with Nalin Mehta

State of Asia - April 16, 2024 00:00 - 34 minutes
Nalin Mehta is a political scientist and journalist in Delhi, India, and author of The New BJP, a work you can only call THE  book on the BJP, the largest political party in the world. Under the leadership of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has solidified its position as the uncont...

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I, Claudia: Will the UK Lose Its (Elgin) Marbles?

Over Here, Over There - April 14, 2024 17:00 - 7 minutes
Having something for long a time one could start thinking, rightly or wrongly, that it is yours. The Elgin Marbles, also known as the Parthenon Marbles, are Greek sculptures that have been housed in the British Museum for more than 200 years. As Claudia explains, the Marbles were taken controver...

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Politics and Pennsylvania - Eddie Wenrich

Searching for Political Identity - April 14, 2024 15:52 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
Eddie is running for State Senate in PA. Let's find out why.

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295 - Your Papers, Please

LibertyDad - April 11, 2024 12:00 - 46 minutes
Colorado, you have a problem. Looks like you're just itching to legislate gun ownership into oblivion. Today I explore HB24-127 sponsored by Steven Woodrow, Iman Jodeh, and Chris Hansen. It sounds good on paper but ultimately is just "papers, please." S H O W  N O T E S Denver7 Colion Noir C...

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ReGeneration Rising S2E4: Architects of Abundance with Lyla June Johnston

RSA Conversations - April 10, 2024 11:15 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
In this episode, Daniel and Philipa talk with Indigenous musician, scholar, and community organiser, Dr Lyla June Johnston. Lyla June shares lessons from her Diné, Tsétsêhéstâhese and European heritage and highlights the importance of engaging with, recognising and respecting Indigenous wisdom t...

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Exploring Marxism with Reid Kane

Searching for Political Identity - April 09, 2024 22:28 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
Do you understand Marxism? No? Ok, perfect. Let's see if we can figure it out together.

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Mornings with Brian

Searching for Political Identity - April 09, 2024 14:11 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
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294 - Random Dad Musings #18

LibertyDad - April 09, 2024 12:00 - 43 minutes
Dave Smith responded to Coleman Hughes' interview on Joe Rogan. I found a specific clip of particular interest. And let's talk about the ever so popular libertarian phrase, taxation is theft

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Will Asia's Rise Lead to a New World Order?

State of Asia - April 09, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes
There is little to dispute about Asia's rise as a key feature of our time. Already the world's most populous region, Asian countries have steadily gained in economic and political influence on the world stage in recent decades. While in the past this development has been driven heavily by China,...

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293 - Defining Slurs

LibertyDad - April 08, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes
Candace Owens recently challenged Ben Shapiro to debate the definition of antisemitism. I review some interesting information regarding this definition and consider how we might best approach any slurs against a people. Candace Owens' Episode

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Do You Egora? - Cezary Jurewicz

Searching for Political Identity - April 07, 2024 01:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
International Logic Party member Cezary Jurewicz joins me to discuss his website Egora - a place where you can cultivate your political identity. Check out his profile on Egora here: https://egora-ilp.org/philosopher/Cezary_Jurewicz

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Study Abroad: The Key Differentiator

Over Here, Over There - April 05, 2024 23:00 - 45 minutes
Travel broadens the mind, they say. Combined with study, it provides an incredible opportunity for personal development and forms a powerful differentiator in one's career and life, including the benefits to one's own country and the international community. However, to many students, studying a...

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Mornings with Brian 4/5/2024

Searching for Political Identity - April 05, 2024 14:18 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
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292 - Libertarianism Is Dead (But Hope Exists)

LibertyDad - April 05, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes
Nietzsche once stated 'God is dead.' In this morning's episode, I use the same line to offer internal criticism but also a glimmer of hope. S H O W  N O T E S Big Think article

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291 - Random Dad Musings #17

LibertyDad - April 04, 2024 12:00 - 55 minutes
On today's stream, I discuss Charlie Kirk's comments about 30-somethings women, answer a reddit AITA question, respond to a landlord hater, and discuss two issues of private property (one here, one England).

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290 - Freedom Of Opportunity

LibertyDad - April 03, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour
I saw that Mark Cuban was at it again with DEI. This time, he suggests changing words is what is necessary rather than discarding a process antithetical to human behavior. In this episode, we heavily use an essay from economist George Reisman to combat the insidious nature of equity and equality...

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Mornings with Brian 4/2/2024

Searching for Political Identity - April 02, 2024 16:01 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
Wake up with me!

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289 - A Trans-Easter Showdown

LibertyDad - April 02, 2024 11:00 - 53 minutes
I look back on my bill review record and then we take a look at the recent controversy over the Trans Day Of Visibility. S H O W  N O T E S The Hill A Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility, 2024 Wait Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video

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Breaking The Duopoly - Frankie Lozada

Searching for Political Identity - March 31, 2024 19:17 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
Frankie Lozada is not your typical democratic presidential candidate. What's his next move?

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Avoiding Tribalism And Running For Congress - Daniel Martinez

Searching for Political Identity - March 30, 2024 23:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
US Congressional candidate from California Daniel Martinez joins me to talk about what's wrong with our country.

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Exploring The Many Benefits Of Nuclear Technology - Jennifer Avellaneda

Searching for Political Identity - March 29, 2024 22:37 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
Jennifer Avellaneda aka "Nuclear Hazelnut" on 𝕏 is a safety engineer for Westinghouse Electric Corporation and a passionate advocate for the nuclear industry. Am I now nuts for nuclear?

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ReGeneration Rising S2E3: Combining with Nora Bateson

RSA Conversations - March 27, 2024 23:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Many of us are guilty of imagining that we can neatly measure and therefore manage the world around us. But an essential aspect of life is its continued motion. How might we learn from the patterns and nature of this motion in order to think ‘like an ecology’? Nora Bateson is an award-winning f...

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I, Claudia: Get Up, Stand Up - Is It Worth It, Germany?

Over Here, Over There - March 26, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes
The rise of extremist movements throughout the world is nothing new. However, their power and influence in Western democracies is particularly startling, especially in the bastion of such a stable democracy as Germany, whose political and economic strength so many throughout Europe rely on. This...

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I, Claudia: To Protest or Not to Protest in Germany

Over Here, Over There - March 26, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes
The rise of extremist movements throughout the world is nothing new. However, their power and influence in Western democracies is particularly startling, especially in the bastion of such a stable democracy as Germany, whose political and economic strength so many throughout Europe rely on. This...

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Asia's Next Economic Miracle with Johan Nylander

State of Asia - March 26, 2024 00:00 - 33 minutes
Johan Nylander is an award-winning author and freelance China and Asia correspondent. His work is published by CNN, Forbes, Sweden’s leading business daily Dagens Industri, and many other international media outlets. His most recent book is The Wolf Economy Awakens – Mongolia’s Fight for Democr...

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141. The Argument For Anarchy - Brent M

Searching for Political Identity - March 24, 2024 20:43 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 61 ratings
Brent M of the Aiming Up podcast shares his argument for anarchy and what it requires. By the end of the conversation, you'll understand why his podcast is called "Aiming Up."

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NEW SEASON – Coming March 26

State of Asia - March 19, 2024 01:00 - 1 minute
STATE OF ASIA, the podcast from Asia Society Switzerland, is back with engaging conversations with leading minds on the issues that shape Asia and affect us all. The new season premieres Tuesday, March 26, with a conversation with Hong Kong-based journalist and author Johan Nylander, whose late...