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Ep. 143: What's The Matter With Populism? (feat. Thomas Frank)

Rumble with Michael Moore - December 03, 2020 07:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8.6K ratings
Thomas Frank is a historian and author behind classic books such as "What's that Matter With Kansas?" and "Listen, Liberal." His work has exposed the cynicism and corruption behind the conservative movement and Republican party, the cataclysmic failures of the liberal establishment and the Democ...

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Dig: Anti-Populism with Thomas Frank

Jacobin Radio - November 29, 2020 15:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings
Guest host Astra Taylor interviews Thomas Frank about his book The People, No: A Brief History of Anti-Populism. From The Dig archives on populism: Universalizing American Liberty with Aziz Rana Populism’s Power with Laura Grattan and Thea Riofrancos Worker Freedom with Alex Gourevitch Join ...

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Thomas Frank on Fake Populism & Silicon Valley Fantasies

Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté - November 13, 2020 19:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4.2K ratings
Thomas Frank rejoins the show to talk about the past, present, and future of the Democratic party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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JUBILEE DAY 4: Thomas Frank!

Current Affairs - September 07, 2019 00:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 576 ratings
To celebrate the launch of our Kickstarter, we're bringing you seven new interviews with seven mystery guests in seven days! Today's guest is Thomas Frank, historian, co-founder of The Baffler, and author of several legendary books, most notably "What's the Matter with Kansas?" and "Listen, Liber...

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News Brief: Let's Relitigate the Sh*t Out of 2016 -- with Thomas Frank

Citations Needed - February 28, 2019 20:04 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratings
In this public News Brief we review the media coverage of Sanders and Clinton in 2016 and how this past is being written and rewritten to set the narrative for 2020. (1000 apologies for the edited swear word, iTunes doesn't allow you to say bad words in show titles).

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(1) THOMAS FRANK What's the Matter with Kansas? (2) GEORGE LAKOFF Don't Think of an Elephant - both recorded in 2004

Free Forum with Terrence McNally - August 08, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Late summer 2004, I recorded conversations with Thomas Frank on What's the Matter With Kansas? and with George Lakoff on Don't Think of an Elephant. We were deep in two wars and three months from the Bush-Kerry election. Both Frank and Lakoff point to blind spots about the way we see the...

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How We Can Block Trump’s Supreme Court Pick: John Nichols; plus Thomas Frank on Trump’s Supporters and David Graeber on Bullshit Jobs

The Nation Podcasts - July 04, 2018 22:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
The most important political task of the year is blocking Trump’s supreme court pick. It can be done, John Nichols argues—with the right political strategy: organizing in the states with the swing votes: Maine and Alaska. It’s not New York and LA, but rather Portland and Anchorage where the fight...

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The Trump Reelection Scenario: Thomas Frank; plus Adam Hochschild on Guns and Gary Younge’s Return to Muncie

The Nation Podcasts - April 18, 2018 22:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
Trump is the most unpopular president in history—but could he be reelected in 2020? Thomas Frank says it wouldn’t be hard—if the economy continues to boom and wages go up, even a little. But the Democrats can stop him—if they change their ways. Also: Adam Hochschild on guns in Trump’s America af...

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14: Finding Work You’re Passionate About with Thomas Frank, the College Info Geek

Nat Chat - July 10, 2017 03:26 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
You meet people, you get yourself out there and you constantly try to get better. Because every time you do that, you expose yourself to potential lucky opportunities.” - Thomas Frank In this episode of Nat Chat I’m joined by Thomas Frank. Thomas was one of the people I’ve really wanted to h...

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Free Forum - Two classic political interviews from 2004 THOMAS FRANK, WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH KANSAS? How Conservatives Won the Heart of America GEORGE LAKOFF, DON'T THINK OF AN ELEPHANT: Know Your Values and Frame the Debate

Free Forum with Terrence McNally - March 04, 2017 00:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Originally Aired in 2004 They noticed trends, asked questions, offered warnings and gave advice. "Why does the pro-life factory worker who listens to Rush Limbaugh repeatedly vote for the party that is less likely to protect his safety, less likely to protect his job, and less likely to...

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Effective Learning Habits With Thomas Frank (012)

Life Skills That Matter | Create Work That Works For You - December 13, 2016 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 140 ratings
Thomas Frank of CollegeInfoGeek teaches you more effective learning habits, so you can acquire new skills more productively. The post Effective Learning Habits With Thomas Frank (012) appeared first on Life Skills That Matter.

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Episode 61 - Thomas Frank

"Walking The Floor" with Chris Shiflett - November 04, 2016 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
Writer Thomas Frank discusses his latest book, "Listen Liberal!" as well as the 2016 election cycle, AND drops the bomb, "Monica Lewinsky saved social security!" 

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1914:A 2016 In-Depth Interview With Thomas Frank

Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column - April 11, 2016 16:00 ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
A 2016 interview with Thomas Frank about his book Listen, Liberal: Or, Whatever happened to the Party of the People?

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1905:A 2016 Mini-Interview With Thomas Frank

Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column - April 01, 2016 16:00 ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
A 2016 interview with Thomas Frank about his book Listen, Liberal

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#02- 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less). An Interview with Thomas Frank

Does College Matter? - May 07, 2015 21:51 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In our conversation with College Info Geek’s Thomas Frank, he shares his learning journey, the secret to how he paid off his student loans before he graduated, and insights from his book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades.   Get Thomas Frank's book here. Check out The Value of College Calcula...

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This Financial Life with Thomas Frank Part 2

Listen Money Matters - Free your inner financial badass. All the stuff you should know about personal finance. - February 02, 2015 11:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 2.2K ratings
Today is Part 2 of our delve into Thomas’s financial life.  There wasn’t much to critique in Part 1.  Will Part 2 also make the rest of us feel like losers?  At just 23 Thomas is doing better than many of us a decade or more older.  Let’s see if he’s make any mistakes Andrew can help correct.  (I...

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AEE 179: Thomas Frank on Momentum, Missions and Motivation

All Ears English Podcast - September 04, 2014 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
What is the most productive way to learn English? Are there strategies you can use to improve productivity in language learning? Today we talk with productivity expert Thomas Frank about three ways to learn English faster! Thomas believes a big part of success in learning a language has to do wit...

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Episode 13 - Thomas Frank

"Walking The Floor" with Chris Shiflett - May 05, 2014 04:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
Thomas Frank is an author and historian. He wrote the critically acclaimed book, "What's The Matter With Kansas?" and is currently a columnist at Salon.com: http://www.salon.com/writer/thomas_frank

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Hacking Productivity, Sleeping in Narita Airport, and Achieving Freedom with Thomas Frank

Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast - February 03, 2014 12:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 844 ratings
Like a unicorn, Thomas Frank of CollegeInfoGeek is a rare specimen. He’s built an incredible website that, despite the name, helps people of ALL ages figure out how become more productive, get a job they actually want, and pay off debt. And in his spare time, he’s also taken multiple trips to Ja...

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#17: Graduate Debt Free, with Thomas Frank

Cubicle Renegade Podcast with Caleb Wojcik - May 15, 2013 14:29 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Thomas Frank is the founder of CollegeInfoGeek.com, a recent graduate from Iowa State University, and paid off over $15,000 of student loans before he graduated through earning money on his blog. In this session we talk about how he built a presence online while still in college, how he landed a...

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1232: A 2012 Interview with Thomas Frank

Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column - February 13, 2012 03:00 ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
"You can spend a lot of money on a watch."

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Bill Moyers Journal (Video) | PBS - January 15, 2010 22:00 - 30 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 118 ratings
WALL STREET JOURNAL correspondent and author of THE WRECKING CREW: HOW CONSERVATIVES RUINED GOVERNMENT, ENRICHED THEMSELVES, AND BEGGARED THE NATION takes a look back at the decade that was.

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Bill Moyers Journal (Audio) | PBS - January 15, 2010 15:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 363 ratings
America has committed more money and more troops to Afghanistan, but Greg Mortenson, the bestselling author of THREE CUPS OF TEA argues that there's a better path to peace: building schools and nurturing local communities. WAll STREET JOURNAl correspondent and author of THE WRECKING CREW: HOW CON...

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457: A 2008 Interview With Thomas Frank

Rick Kleffel:Narrative Species–The Agony Column - August 18, 2008 02:00 ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
"I've got some bad news for you"

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DIGITAL ARCHIVE: Bill Moyers talks with Thomas Frank, 2004

Bill Moyers Journal (Video) | PBS - August 01, 2008 22:00 - 20 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 118 ratings
In this selection from the MOYERS DITIGAL ARCHIVE, Bill Moyers talks with Thomas Frank, 2004. Check online at http://www.pbs.org/moyers for a 2008 special web-only conversation between Frank and Moyers.

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MOYERS DIGITAl ARCHIVE: Bill Moyers talks with Thomas Frank, 2004

Bill Moyers Journal (Audio) | PBS - August 01, 2008 15:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 363 ratings
In this selection from the MOYERS DITIGAl ARCHIVE, Bill Moyers talks with Thomas Frank, 2004. Check online at http://www.pbs.org/moyers for a 2008 special web-only conversation between Frank and Moyers.