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Mexican President Vs The Media
March 11, 2024 03:29 - 7 minutes - 4.58 MBRoberto Díaz reports https://twitter.com/dieresis_u. On February 22, 2024, during the presidential morning conference, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, known as AMLO, revealed a letter sent to him by the Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean bureau of the U.S. newspaper The New York Times. In the letter, the president was asked to respond to a series of questions sent by the newspaper's editor, Natalie Krittoef, with the intention of clarifying alleged illicit financing in his 2018 ...
End Veteran Medical Debt
March 11, 2024 01:43 - 13 minutes - 9.84 MBIt is a misconception that our veterans receive free or affordable healthcare. As much as $6 Billion in veteran and military medical debt is burdening our bravest. https://endveterandebt.org/ is the parent initiative Jerry Ashton’s group of several campaigns to mitigate the harms that can impact veterans including risk of suicide, unemployment, addiction, and poor health. https://endveterandebt.org/campaigns. One campaign that this report focuses on is the campaign to End Veteran Medi...
Genocide in Balochistan part 4 of 4
January 26, 2024 05:27 - 52 minutes - 38.8 MBThis concludes our four part report on the genocide in Balochistan. The Baloch problem started in 1833 when the British basically wanted to expand their imperial empire to Afghanistan. And there are two routes to Afghanistan. One is through Balochistan, one is through the Khyber Pass. And they tried it through that route, the other route, and they faced basically drastic humiliation. So the British played the game of basically, I want to lay a railway line, I want to lay a telegra...
Genocide in Balochistan part 3 of 4
January 01, 2024 01:25 - 43 minutes - 31.6 MBThis part 3 of 4 begins with a recounting of threats for journalists. The Baloch problem started in 1833 when the British basically wanted to expand their imperial empire to Afghanistan. And there are two routes to Afghanistan. One is through Balochistan, one is through the Khyber Pass. And they tried it through that route, the other route, and they faced basically drastic humiliation. So the British played the game of basically, I want to lay a railway line, I want to lay a telegr...
Genocide in Balochistan part 2 of 4
November 20, 2023 04:46 - 36 minutes - 27.6 MBGenocide, a term that evokes images of immense human suffering and the darkest chapters in history, has been an ongoing tragedy in the region of Balochistan. Balochistan, a vast and resource-rich province straddling the borders of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, has been plagued by a long-standing conflict marked by human rights violations and systematic targeting of its Baloch population. More information Several members of the Baloch community describe what is happening to peo...
The First Female President of Mexico
October 30, 2023 01:54 - 25 minutes - 18.6 MBI'm Roberto Diaz. I'm the coordinator editor for Democracy Watch News Latin America with a new report about the upcoming Mexican election on June 2nd of 2024 that will elect for the first time a female president of Mexico. This is something without precedent and can help to develop what is going to be the Mexican internal and external policy during the coming six years. So this is something great. This is something good. We have to understand that 2024 will be a definitive year for Mexico'...
Abortion Decriminalization in Mexico
October 14, 2023 02:04 - 7 minutes - 5.43 MBRoberto Diaz @dieresis_u reports from Mexico City on the abortion decriminalization in Mexico. Since 2021, abortion has no longer been a federal crime in Mexico. The criminal law in Mexico varies by state. On 7 September 2021, the Mexican Supreme Court unanimously ruled that penalizing abortion is unconstitutional, setting an important precedent across the whole country. Before 2019, abortion had been severely restricted outside of Mexico City, where it was legalized on-request ...
Baluchistan Genocide Part 1 of 4
August 24, 2023 17:34 - 1 hour - 41 MBThe moderator gives a brief introduction. You know, the Baluch problem started in 1833 when the British basically wanted to expand their imperial empire to Afghanistan. And there are two routes to Afghanistan. One is to Baluchistan, one is to NWFP. And they tried it through that route, the other route, and they faced basically drastic humiliation. When the army went in, basically one man was left alive to take the message, don't bother coming to Afghanistan, in a sense. But then th...
The 2023 Summit between the Latin American Community and the European Union Parliament
July 25, 2023 05:07 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBThe 2023 Summit between the Latin American Community and the European Union Parliament Roberto Diaz reports (twitter: @RRomanen/ @Dieresis_u). The third meeting between the Latin American Community and the European Union Parliament was held in Brussels on the 17th and 18th of July 2023. It was an historic occasion to bring together European, Latin American and Caribbean leaders to renew and strengthen relations between the two regions after almost a decade of absence of bi-regional dia...
El_Tren_Maya_en_México_y_América_Central_Parte_2
June 13, 2023 15:34 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBRoberto Díaz (Twitter: @RRomanen & @dieresis_u) Reportajes desde Toluca; México sobre el impacto del próximo "Tren Maya" en las naciones centroamericanas de Honduras, El Salvador y Belice. Las políticas de integración económica regional en Centroamérica se convierten en un tema importante en las agendas políticas de los actuales presidentes de Centroamérica. Duración: 1:00:38 Grabado 2023-04-22 #CentralAmerica #TrenMaya #Maya #Belize #ElSalvador #Honduras #Mexico #Transportation #...
The Mayan Train part 2
May 08, 2023 19:32 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBRoberto Diaz (Twitter: @RRomanen & @dieresis_u) Reports from Toluca; México on the impact of the upcoming “Tren Maya” (The Mayan Train) in the Central American nations of Honduras, El Salvador and Belize. The regional economic integration policies in Central America become an important topic in the political agendas of the current presidents of Central America. Duration: 19:33 Recorded 2023-04-22 #CentralAmerica #TrenMaya #Maya #Belize #ElSalvador #Honduras #Mexico #Transpo...
Mayan Train part 1 of 2 by Roberto Diaz
May 04, 2023 16:28 - 20 minutes - 10.9 MBRoberto Diaz (twitter: @RRomanen/ @Dieresis_u) reports on the Mayan Train project and its impact in Mexico and Guatemala. The railway project has presented some issues in the Native American communities in Southern Mexico and Northern Guatemala, as well as the environmental impact in the region. The Question comes to us; what is more important? The economic development of the Central American region, or the protection of the Mayan rainforest? Recorded: 4-16-2023. Duration: 20:23 ...
The Mexican democratic system and recent struggles
April 06, 2023 18:01 - 16 minutes - 9.92 MBRoberto Diaz (Twitter @dieresis_u & @RRomanen) reports on the problematic democratic transition in Mexico and the problems with the Electoral Institute (National Electoral Institute) that has polarized the Mexican citizens. As well the reformations from the executive power: the “Electoral Reform'' and the “B Plan”. #INE#democracy#MexicanDemocracy#LorenzoCordova#PlanB#ElectoralReformation#ReformaElectoral#Mexico#MexicoPolitics#Politica#AMLO#MexicanPolitics Recorded 2023-03-18. Dura...
The Arrest of El Chapo's son
January 19, 2023 05:15 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBMexican security forces captured Ovidio Guzmán, an alleged drug trafficker wanted by the United States and one of the sons of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. He was arrested in Jesús Maria, a town near the capital of the state of Sinola, Culiacan. Culiacan is the headquarters of the Sinaloa drug cartel. CBS NEWS. Journalist Roberto Diaz reports on this event in both Spanish and English. The primary people who are running the cartel have not been arrested. Over 1...
The Pacific Alliance by Roberto Diaz
December 14, 2022 23:33 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBRoberto Diaz @dieresis_u and Ü con diéresis reports on the Pacific Alliance, a Latin American economic alliance formed by Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. #PacificAlliance & New Directions for #LatinAmerica #Diplomacy #Mexico #Chile #Colombia #Peru. Recorded 12-5-22 Duration 31:41. Ü con diéresis is a newspaper in Mexico that is struggling to survive after Mexican government subsidies for news were eliminated. Listen or Direct download at: Send listener feedback Our web...
Fake Shopping Websites
October 20, 2022 22:13 - 12 minutes - 8.06 MBMark Taylor-Canfield reports on the problem of fake shopping websites and how to identify them. How to check a domain’s history & ownership How to identify and avoid fake websites One of the most common ways that phishers lure users onto their sites is by adding malicious links to phishing emails. So any time you think about clicking on a link embedded in your emails, be aware that there's a possibility that it could be illegitimate. 11 Warning Signs of a Fake Website...
Columbia's New President part 2
August 30, 2022 07:23Part 2. Roberto Diaz continues his report on the outcome of the 2022 Presidential Elections in Columbia. Gustavo Petro, a senator and former Mayor of Bogotá defeated Rodolfo Hernánez Suárez by over 10 percentage points. Petro’s victory on June 19, 2022 made him the first left-wing candidate to be elected president of Columbia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Colombian_presidential_election . New York Times article https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/06/19/world/colombia-election-results ...
Colombia's New President part 2
August 30, 2022 07:23 - 10 minutes - 6.87 MBPart 2. Roberto Diaz continues his report on the outcome of the 2022 Presidential Elections in Colombia. Gustavo Petro, a senator and former Mayor of Bogotá defeated Rodolfo Hernánez Suárez by over 10 percentage points. Petro’s victory on June 19, 2022 made him the first left-wing candidate to be elected president of Columbia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Colombian_presidential_election . New York Times article https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/06/19/world/colombia-election-results ...
Colombia’s New President part 1
August 22, 2022 23:35 - 48 minutes - 32.5 MBRoberto Diaz and others discuss the outcome of the 2022 Presidential Elections in Colombia. Gustavo Petro, a senator and former Mayor of Bogotá defeated Rodolfo Hernánez Suárez by over 10 percentage points. Petro’s victory on June 19, 2022 made him the first left-wing candidate to be elected president of Columbia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Colombian_presidential_election . New York Times article https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/06/19/world/colombia-election-results Recorded 20...
Columbia’s New President part 1
August 22, 2022 23:35 - 48 minutes - 32.5 MBRoberto Diaz and others discuss the outcome of the 2022 Presidential Elections in Columbia. Gustavo Petro, a senator and former Mayor of Bogotá defeated Rodolfo Hernánez Suárez by over 10 percentage points. Petro’s victory on June 19, 2022 made him the first left-wing candidate to be elected president of Columbia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Colombian_presidential_election . New York Times article https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/06/19/world/colombia-election-results Recorded 20...
Integrated Media for the Digital Age
July 16, 2022 04:31 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBDemocracy Movements Report—Integrated-Media Production for the Digital Age. Host @dwatchnews #DemocracyWatchNews with @digitallywired John Harvey & @ekoskaiphos Dean Edwards.John Harvey reports on the increasingly sophisticated immersive virtual 3D experiences that are now available. https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitallywired/ The 2020 release of the Oculus Quest headset for $299 by Meta was a big boost for an immersive 3D experience in the Metaverse. The technology is now evolving to blend...
World Press Freedom Day 2022 Journalism Under Siege
June 11, 2022 19:41 - 5 minutes - 3.26 MBMark Taylor-Canfield reporting for www.democracywatchnews.org summarizes his online attendance at this year's United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s press freedom events hosted by UNESCO. https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/worldpressfreedomday UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. Several goals were advanced during this eve...
6-3-22 Democracia a la Colombiana-Columbia Decides 2022 Part 4
June 07, 2022 02:28 - 43 minutes - 27.8 MBThis is part four of a four part series about the June 19, 2022 election in Columbia. Hosted by Democracy Watch News www.democracywatchnews.org, Roberto Diaz https://twitter.com/dieresis_u and a representative from Vanguardia Pesante https://twitter.com/VanguardiaRac. Columbia’s presidential election runoff https://www.democracynow.org/2022/5/31/manuel_rozental_colombia_election_gustavo_petro #LATAM#LatinoamericaPolitics#PolíticaLatinoamericana#,Latino#,#LatinoPolitics#SouthAmericaPolitics...
6-3-22 Democracia a la Colombiana-Columbia Decides 2022 Part 3
June 07, 2022 02:20 - 56 minutes - 35.7 MBThis is part three of a four part series about the June 19, 2022 election in Columbia. Hosted by Democracy Watch News www.democracywatchnews.org, Roberto Diaz https://twitter.com/dieresis_u and a representative from Vanguardia Pesante https://twitter.com/VanguardiaRac. Columbia’s presidential election runoff https://www.democracynow.org/2022/5/31/manuel_rozental_colombia_election_gustavo_petro #LATAM#LatinoamericaPolitics#PolíticaLatinoamericana#,Latino#,#LatinoPolitics#SouthAmericaPolitic...
6-3-22 Democracia a la Colombiana-Columbia Decides 2022 Part 2
June 07, 2022 02:04 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBThis is part two of a four part series about the June 19, 2022 election in Columbia. Hosted by Democracy Watch News www.democracywatchnews.org, Roberto Diaz https://twitter.com/dieresis_u and a representative from Vanguardia Pesante https://twitter.com/VanguardiaRac. Columbia’s presidential election runoff https://www.democracynow.org/2022/5/31/manuel_rozental_colombia_election_gustavo_petro #LATAM#LatinoamericaPolitics#PolíticaLatinoamericana#,Latino#,#LatinoPolitics#SouthAmericaPolitics#Co...
6-3-22 Democracia a la Colombiana-Columbia Decides 2022 Part 1
June 07, 2022 00:04 - 20 minutes - 13.1 MBThis is part one of a four part series about the June 19, 2022 election in Columbia. Hosted by Democracy Watch News www.democracywatchnews.org, Roberto Diaz https://twitter.com/dieresis_u and a representative from Vanguardia Pesante https://twitter.com/VanguardiaRac. Columbia’s presidential election runoff https://www.democracynow.org/2022/5/31/manuel_rozental_colombia_election_gustavo_petro #LATAM#LatinoamericaPolitics#PolíticaLatinoamericana#,Latino#,#LatinoPolitics#SouthAmericaPolitics#...
Long Haul Mutual Aid Kitchen Seattle
April 22, 2022 16:16 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBCat and Kirsten describe and answer questions about Seattle’s Mutual Aid Kitchens that provide free quality food to needy people in several neighborhoods. Their philosophy is that high quality food should be free for people without the means to afford it. They accomplish that with donations and volunteers. They believe that quality food access should be on a level with water and housing. Food is distributed once a week with donations from participating food vendors. About 40% of food in t...
Hybrid Warfare
March 05, 2022 23:02 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBDean Edwards reports on hybrid warfare as is happening in Ukraine. Disinformation and misinformation terms are explained. He also recommends these resources for self governance: John Locke’s writing, Second Treatise on Civil Government. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Two-Treatises-of-Government and Locke a very short introduction from Oxford University Press For some information on nonviolent conflicts see: https://www.aeinstein.org/ More breaking news on Ukraine is av...
12-16-21 Staff Reports
January 06, 2022 22:54 - 28 minutes - 17.3 MB12-16-21 Staff reports from Democracy Watch News. Dean Edwards provides more information about the News Services’ design and the aspiration of becoming a comprehensive world news provider. #DemocracyWatchNews#GlobalNewsProviders Mark Taylor-Canfield reports on the current recall election for Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant. He lists her legislative successes and details the large amount of money that is being poured into the recall effort from corporations, real estate developers...
11-04-21 Adil Sudan Discussion
December 25, 2021 05:17 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBThis discussion describes the concerns around 11-04-2021 shortly after the military coup took place in Khartoum and throughout Sudan. Adil is a journalist from that region. He says that a national government is difficult if not impossible because there are 5 major armies, many ethnic groups, and a tradition of being organized by localized tribal groups. He says that outside influences from Egypt, United Arab Emirates, and Western powers play a major role in shaping events in Sudan. For examp...
Sudanese Voices Speak to the World pt 2
December 19, 2021 06:16 - 43 minutes - 23.9 MBDean Edwards begins by sharing his experience of listening to Sudanese voices in Twitter spaces. https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/spaces. We must match the tone of our reporting with the tragedies that have plagued Sudan for so long. His related article in LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6862638962700374016 . Next, from Toronto Babajide Alao who works with https://daugembassytv.com which strives to provide voice to people throughout Africa wit...
World Press Freedom Day 2021
December 07, 2021 23:50 - 14 minutes - 19.1 MBMonday, May 03, 2021 was World Press Freedom Day. It is an annual event held on May 03 each year. In 1993, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 3 May as World Press Freedom Day following a recommendation adopted at the twenty-sixth session of UNESCO's General Conference in 1991. It serves as an occasion to inform citizens of the violations of press freedom. This year the events went on for one week. Mark Taylor-Canfield reports. Journalists around the world are facing threats, imprisonme...
11-04-2021 Sudan Report
November 08, 2021 22:28 - 39 minutes - 25.6 MBAn introduction by Dean Edwards, International Coordinating Editor for Democracy Watch news followed by a presentation by Numairy a BBC journalist and Dr. Mohammed Hassan El Mahdi an internal medicine Resident in Sudan. Numairy starts with a review of the deadly Sudanese revolution from 2018. Chaos in the last 5 years. Then Mohammed provides additional information on the revolution and the current state of affairs. Duration 39:41 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudanese_Revolution ...
10-28-2021 Staff Reports
November 04, 2021 18:39 - 28 minutes - 18.4 MBDean Edwards, International Coordinating Editor and executive producer does a follow-up on the Progressive movement. Then he talks about Sudan. People on the streets there are largely dissatisfied with both the coup and the ousted government. Then he talks about Populism in Sudan. Populism is a communications strategy with three steps. 1. Identify and build relationships with your audience to allow for effective engagement. 2. Detail effect of current events on specific people. 3 communicate...
10-21-2021 Reports from Sally,John & Mark
October 29, 2021 03:10 - 24 minutes - 10.4 MBSally Gellert in New Jersey reports on the Ecologic program broadcast over Free Speech Radio WBIA in New York City. She is a co-host. They cover environmental issues both locally and globally, for example; electrification, people versus fossil fuels in Washington D.C., and the global climate summit in Glasgow Scotland. https://wbai.org https://ukcop26.org John Harvey in Pittsburg reports on technology including FaceBook’s name change to Meta. Trump starting a new social media platf...
Weekly News Briefing 10-15-2021
October 16, 2021 01:47 - 21 minutes - 11.7 MBThis week we have three reports. First Dean Edwards, our International Coordinating Editor discusses the history and proper usage of the term “progressive” which grew out of the greater reconstruction period to address the need for good governance. This encompassed the concentration of State powers, corporate governance, transparency, and public health and safety. Next, John Harvey, our Chief Information Officer and North American Chief International Correspondent begins a series detailing ...
9-23-2021 Update. Carpenters Strike
September 25, 2021 20:08 - 4 minutes - 2.38 MBCarpenter Arthur Esparza provides another update. Workers are now out on strike. Workers are organizing independently from their own union claiming that Carpenters Union local 30 and Associated General Contractors of Washington (AGC) are not representing their best interests. They want a stronger contract that keeps up with inflation, equity with other trades, and a democratic Union with leadership accountability and less cronyism. Arthur describes the Union management’s reaction to the work...
Republished Archival Episode Occupy Wall Street 5th Anniversary
September 18, 2021 23:58 - 2 hours - 89.2 MBOn this, the 10th Anniversary of Occupy Wallstreet we republish our podcast of the 5th Anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement, this archival episode of Democracycast was recorded live on September 17, 2016. Dean Edwards introduces Sanna Camera and Aisha Dabo from Dakar, Senegal. Jo Ellen Kaiser moderates as John Harvey, Jan Weinberg and Sally Gellett report from Zuccotti Park in New York City where the OWS movement gathered. They interview Sumumba Sobukwe from Occu-Evolve, Ken ...
Seattle Carpenter’s Demands Update. The proposed contract was rejected.
September 06, 2021 02:56 - 8 minutes - 6.94 MBCarpenter Arthur Esparza provides an update. The membership voted to reject the proposed contract. A new proposal will be considered, perhaps, in two weeks. Workers are organizing independently from their own union claiming that Carpenters Union local 30 and Associated General Contractors of Washington (AGC) are not representing their best interests. They want a stronger contract that keeps up with inflation, equity with other trades, and a democratic Union with leadership accountability and...
Seattle Carpenter’s Demands. Carpenter Arthur Esparza reports.
September 06, 2021 02:18 - 28 minutes - 17.9 MBWorkers in Seattle are organizing independently from their own union claiming that the Carpenters Union local 30 and The Associated General Contractors of Washington (AGC) are not representing their best interests. They want a stronger contract that keeps up with inflation and equity with other trades. And, a democratic Union, leadership accountability and less cronyism. Recorded 2021-08-05 Duration: 00:28:57 Send listener feedback to: [email protected] I’m Art Esparsa....
Beachie Creek Fire Update
August 10, 2021 21:19 - 31 minutes - 24.1 MBA program featured on KMUZ community radio in Salem Oregon’s show Willamette Wakeup on 10-29-2020 that provides an update on the Beachie Creek Fire and recovery that occurred in August & September of 2020. Melanie Zermer talks with Brian Nicholas Marion County’s Public Works Director. A little over 1000 properties were affected. He describes all of the support services, recovery, cleanup, and rebuilding resources that are available. Recorded 2020-10-29 Duration 31:58 How the fire st...
Local Economics with Grace Rachmany
July 12, 2021 15:35 - 54 minutes - 29.7 MBDemocracy cast podcast features Grace Rachmany to talk about local economies, economic sharing systems, the function of money, ecovillages, and cryptocurrencies. Hosted by Dean, we also hear questions from Mark, Sally, Terrance, John in a very interactive international press conference interview. Recorded 04-01-21. Duration: 54:13 Check out www.voiceofhumanity.one to hear more from Grace and learn about the Sufficient Currency project. Dean recommends searching for To The Best of Our Kn...
Voter Suppression with Greg Palast Part 2
July 06, 2021 05:36 - 33 minutes - 16.4 MBPart 2. Taylor-Canfield interviews Greg Palast on voter rights, voter suppression, censorship, and the voting policy bills currently in debate. Recorded 2021-06-03. Duration 00:33:33 Greg Palast is known for his investigative reports for The Guardian and Democracy Now and author of several New York Times bestsellers including The Best Democracy Money Can Buy. Catch Palast's reports at GregPalast.com and on Twitter at Greg_Palast. Books by Greg Palast: https://www.thriftbooks.c...
Voter Suppression with Greg Palast: Part 1
June 23, 2021 21:29 - 37 minutes - 16.3 MBMark Taylor-Canfield interviews Greg Palast on voter rights, voter suppression, censorship, and the voting policy bills currently in debate. Recorded 06-03-2021. Duration 37:31 Greg Palast is known for his investigative reports for The Guardian and Democracy Now and author of several New York Times bestsellers including The Best Democracy Money Can Buy. Catch Palast's reports at GregPalast.com and on Twitter at Greg_Palast. Books by Greg Palast, several on voter suppression: https:...
Seattle May Day 2021
May 23, 2021 20:32Mark Taylor-Canfield reports on May Day, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The long history of protests on May Day continues, notably from anti-capitalist groups and pro workers’ rights and immigration rights groups, including El Comité. Mark reports on the movement of such groups around the city on May Day 2021, including the tailing police presence. Read more about May Day in Seattle at https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/what-is-may-day/281-435393398. Recorded 05-06-2021; Duration 07...
Big Changes In The Music Industry - The Art of D.I.Y.
March 04, 2021 18:04 - 45 minutes - 22.2 MBDemocracy Watch News Executive Director Mark Taylor-Canfield is an accomplished musician and composer. When he's not writing articles or appearing as a guest on a national media program (Jeff Santos Show), Mark plays rock and roll in Seattle with his band The Revel Saints (He's the vocalist and plays electric guitar). In this episode of Democracycast, MTC explains what it's like being an independent musician in the entertainment business. Every musician is required to be a "techie" in order ...
Information Overload - The Pitfalls Of Social Networking
February 27, 2021 23:20 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBDemocracy Watch News Executive Director Mark Taylor-Canfield presents information about social networking platforms and the overwhelming influence of computer technology on our daily lives. When to post? How to post? Social anxiety associated with peer pressure and information overload, etc. Also heard on this podcast are Sally Gellert, Dean Edwards, and Michael Buell. #socialNetworking#technology#software#communication#twitter#facebook#information#internetArchive#Youtube#podcast#science...
D.Y.I. Tips for Music Production. For independent musicians.
February 17, 2021 23:41 - 45 minutes - 22.2 MBDemocracy Watch News Executive Director Mark Taylor-Canfield is an accomplished musician and composer. When he's not writing articles or appearing as a guest on a national media program (Jeff Santos Show), Mark plays rock and roll in Seattle with his band The Revel Saints (He's the vocalist and plays electric guitar). In this episode of Democracycast, MTC explains what it's like being an independent musician in the entertainment business. Every musician is required to be a "techie" in order ...
Rights of Journalists
January 22, 2021 20:15 - 50 minutes - 64.6 MBDemocracy Watch News Executive Director Mark Taylor-Canfield's presentation on the rights of journalists based on guidelines developed by the Committee To Protect Journalists and a Reuters foundation. MTC discusses his experiences as a reporter dealing with law enforcement and legal cases, federal civil rights lawsuits, subpoenas, etc. He offers advice and some commentary on issues most journalists deal with in the course of their duties. CommitteeTo Protect Journalists Guide To Legal ...
Decline & Rise of Democracy
November 10, 2020 07:04 - 51 minutes - 37.5 MBDavid Stasavage is the Dean for the Social Sciences and the Julius Silver Professor in NYU’s Department of Politics and an Affiliated Professor in NYU’s School of Law. He is the author of The Decline and Rise of Democracy: A Global History from Antiquity to Today, published by Princeton University Press in June 2020. This book provides a new understanding of early democracy in multiple world regions; it explains the survival in Europe and disappearance in China and the Middle East; and it th...