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Beating Putin’s Playbook

Smart Women, Smart Power - July 12, 2024 16:39 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 64 ratings
We’re entering a new era of warfare – where disinformation, countering disinformation, and hybrid threats are at the forefront – threats that the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance (NATO) is not taking lightly. Marie-Doha Besancenot, Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy, NATO, joins to di...

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The Future of NATO is Female

Smart Women, Smart Power - July 10, 2024 14:50 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 64 ratings
Why should the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) care about gender? What are women, and women’s networks, doing to advance democracy – and how should a military alliance think about the strategic utility of programs like Women, Peace and Security? And what does this mean for the NATO Summ...

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Russell James & unlocking the secrets of Socratic fundraising

Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society - July 10, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
This week of Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy sits down with Dr. Russell James to unveil why donors give.   Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP® is a professor of the CH Foundation Chair of Personal Financial Planning and Charitable Giving Program Director at Texas Tech University’s School of Fina...

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Tax Cuts vs. Tax Reform

The Deduction - July 09, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
Tax cuts vs. tax reform: what’s the real difference, and why does it matter? In this episode, we uncover why retroactive tax cuts and temporary tax breaks often miss the mark for long-term growth and how revenue-neutral tax reform can streamline the tax system without altering overall federal re...

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Sacrificing “Sum of Us”: Why Black Power Can’t Help Everyone (Part 2)

In Search of Black Power - July 03, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In part two of our podcast analysis of Heather McGhee’s book “The Sum of Us,” hosted by Lawrence Grandpre, we use a historical lens to examine the effectiveness of multiracial positive-sum politics. We challenge McGhee’s argument that multiracial coalitions can effectively address global warming...

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NATO Comes to Washington

The Truth of the Matter - July 03, 2024 13:50 - 17 minutes
CSIS's Max Bergmann joins the podcast to discuss the main goals of the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, Finland and Sweden joining the alliance, NATO's role in Ukraine, and more.

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NATO Comes to Washington

The Truth of the Matter - July 03, 2024 13:50 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 221 ratings
CSIS's Max Bergmann joins the podcast to discuss the main goals of the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, Finland and Sweden joining the alliance, NATO's role in Ukraine, and more.

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NATO Comes to Washington

The Truth of the Matter - July 03, 2024 13:50 - 17 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
CSIS's Max Bergmann joins the podcast to discuss the main goals of the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, Finland and Sweden joining the alliance, NATO's role in Ukraine, and more.

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Jeff Sandefer & fostering a culture of innovation

Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society - July 03, 2024 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy speaks with innovator and educator Jeff Sandefer about entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and education.  Jeff Sandefer founded Sandefer Offshore and Sandefer Capital Partners, both of which performed exceedingly well, the former generating $500 milli...

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Ernie Tedeschi on Full Employment, the US Safe Harbor Premium, and the Current Path of R-Star

Macro Musings with David Beckworth - July 01, 2024 04:01 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 342 ratings
Ernie Tedeschi is the Director of Economics at the Budget Lab and is a visiting fellow at the Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy. Recently, Ernie was a chief economist at the White House’s Council of Economic Advisors, and he is also a returning guest to the podcast. Ernie rejoins Ma...

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The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World

The Truth of the Matter - June 28, 2024 20:23 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stuart E. Eizenstat, who served as former White House adviser, U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, and more, joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World."

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The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World

The Truth of the Matter - June 28, 2024 20:23 - 45 minutes
Stuart E. Eizenstat, who served as former White House adviser, U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, and more, joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World."

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The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World

The Truth of the Matter - June 28, 2024 20:23 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 221 ratings
Stuart E. Eizenstat, who served as former White House adviser, U.S. Ambassador to the European Union, and more, joins the podcast to discuss his new book, "The Art of Diplomacy: How American Negotiators Reached Historic Agreements that Changed the World."

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The Role of UNICEF USA in the World

Smart Women, Smart Power - June 26, 2024 14:06 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 64 ratings
Michele Walsh, Executive Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, UNICEF USA, has prioritized the value of giving more decision-making power to those closest to the communities impacted while at UNICEF USA. On this episode, Michele joins Dr. Kathleen McInnis, Senior Fellow, International Se...

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Christie Herrera & protecting philanthropic freedom

Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society - June 26, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy chats with Christie Herrera about the threats facing the American charitable sector and what we might do to protect it. Christie Herrera is President and CEO of the Philanthropy Roundtable. At the Roundtable, Christie works with her team to foster ...

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A Big-Picture Look at Taxing the Wealthy

The Deduction - June 25, 2024 20:00 - 30 minutes ★★★ - 1 rating
 Taxing wealth has become a hot-button issue in today’s political discourse, promising to reshape economic equality. But what are the real-world implications of such policies? In this episode, we dive into the contentious world of taxing wealth, examine how a progressive tax system aims to balan...

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The It’s More Than Grit Crossover Episode: Moving the Economic Needle

The Truth of the Matter - June 24, 2024 18:08 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
In a crossover episode with It's More Than Grit, a new podcast from CSIS, Linda Rottenberg, Co-founder and CEO of Endeavor, joins Mariana Campero and Andrew for a discussion on Linda’s journey to Endeavor. She highlights the qualities of a good entrepreneur and the regions she is most optimistic ...

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The It’s More Than Grit Crossover Episode: Moving the Economic Needle

The Truth of the Matter - June 24, 2024 18:08 - 33 minutes
In a crossover episode with It's More Than Grit, a new podcast from CSIS, Linda Rottenberg, Co-founder and CEO of Endeavor, joins Mariana Campero and Andrew for a discussion on Linda’s journey to Endeavor. She highlights the qualities of a good entrepreneur and the regions she is most optimistic ...

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The It’s More Than Grit Crossover Episode: Moving the Economic Needle

The Truth of the Matter - June 24, 2024 18:08 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 221 ratings
In a crossover episode with It's More Than Grit, a new podcast from CSIS, Linda Rottenberg, Co-founder and CEO of Endeavor, joins Mariana Campero and Andrew for a discussion on Linda’s journey to Endeavor. She highlights the qualities of a good entrepreneur and the regions she is most optimistic ...

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Jeffrey Lacker on Fed Governance and Learning from the Recent Inflation Surge

Macro Musings with David Beckworth - June 24, 2024 04:01 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 342 ratings
Jeffrey Lacker is a senior affiliated scholar at the Mercatus Center, but has also previously worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond from 1989 to 2017, serving as its president from 2004 to 2017. Jeff is also a returning guest to podcast, and he rejoins Macro Musings to talk about Fed go...

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Putin’s Play in NK

The Truth of the Matter - June 21, 2024 17:49 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
CSIS’s Victor Cha joins the podcast to discuss Vladimir Putin’s visit to Pyongyang and why he believes the “Mutual Defense Treaty” agreed to by Russia and North Korea is the greatest threat to U.S. national security since the Korean War. Also discussed—what this means for the U.S. and its allies ...

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Putin’s Play in NK

The Truth of the Matter - June 21, 2024 17:49 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 221 ratings
CSIS’s Victor Cha joins the podcast to discuss Vladimir Putin’s visit to Pyongyang and why he believes the “Mutual Defense Treaty” agreed to by Russia and North Korea is the greatest threat to U.S. national security since the Korean War. Also discussed—what this means for the U.S. and its allies ...

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Putin’s Play in NK

The Truth of the Matter - June 21, 2024 17:49 - 15 minutes
CSIS’s Victor Cha joins the podcast to discuss Vladimir Putin’s visit to Pyongyang and why he believes the “Mutual Defense Treaty” agreed to by Russia and North Korea is the greatest threat to U.S. national security since the Korean War. Also discussed—what this means for the U.S. and its allies ...

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José Loya On How Race, Gender, And Age affect Access To Mortgage Credit And The Implications For Inequality

Poverty Research & Policy - June 20, 2024 18:46 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratings
Homeownership is one of the most common ways to accumulate wealth and promote intergenerational economic mobility in the United States. But even with laws and policies designed to ensure equal access to housing and financing, access to mortgage credit is far from equal. Factors like the race, ge...

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Brent Beshore & a new approach to private equity

Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society - June 19, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Today on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy speaks with Permanent Equity CEO Brent Beshore about what's wrong with private equity, what good organizations have in common, and why small private companies matter.  Brent Beshore founded Permanent Equity in 2007 and is the author of The Messy Market...

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Mickey Levy on How to Reboot Fed Policy Ahead of its Upcoming Framework Review

Macro Musings with David Beckworth - June 17, 2024 04:01 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 342 ratings
Mickey Levy is Chief Economist for the Americas and Asia for Berenberg Capital Markets, a Wall Street veteran, and a longstanding member of the Shadow Open Market Committee. He and his co-author, Charles Plosser, also have a new paper out titled, *The Fed’s Strategic Approach to Monetary Policy ...

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How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain

The Truth of the Matter - June 14, 2024 18:09 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
New York Times global economic correspondent Peter S. Goodman joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain,” and how economics are a matter of national security.

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How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain

The Truth of the Matter - June 14, 2024 18:09 - 39 minutes
New York Times global economic correspondent Peter S. Goodman joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain,” and how economics are a matter of national security.

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How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain

The Truth of the Matter - June 14, 2024 18:09 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 221 ratings
New York Times global economic correspondent Peter S. Goodman joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain,” and how economics are a matter of national security.

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Humanizing Refugee Resettlement

Smart Women, Smart Power - June 13, 2024 14:01 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 64 ratings
On this episode, Heather Higginbottom, Head of Research Policy & Insights for Corporate Responsibility at JPMorgan Chase, joined Dr. Kathleen McInnis to discuss how she has anchored her work in humanizing the process behind refugee resettlement – from implementing special immigrant visas for Afgh...