أفضل بودكاسات Socialcontract (2024)

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The Inevitable Progression of Inequality 6:58

13h ago6:58

6:58

Income inequality seems to be getting worse every day in America, but whose fault is it? Greedy capitalists? Someone or something else? Or maybe inequality is inevitable? If we can’t identify the causes of inequality there is little we can do to prevent it. In this podcast the Edifice of Trust host, Victor Bolles, looks at some steps that we could …

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What is a Family Friendly Economy?: Sondra Goldschein 33:54

1d ago33:54

33:54

We discuss the necessary policies that make a family friendly economy possible, such as investments in child care, elder care, and paid family leave. Such investments ought to be considered basic infrastructure, which contribute to the economy. Sondra’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Talk to your friends and family who are having challen…

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What Would Really Make America Great Again? 14:36

8d ago14:36

14:36

Have you ever thought about what would really make America great again? While there are people that believe that America was never great in the first place, most of us patriotically think America was pretty great. But most Americans don’t really know what would make America great again, primarily because they don’t know what made America great in t…

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Take Action: Vote for Future Hindsight! 2:31

8d ago2:31

2:31

Future Hindsight is a finalist in the 2024 Signal Awards and we need your help to win the gold! We’re being recognized in the Activism, Public Service, & Social Impact category for our episode on Policing Equity and Justice with Dr. Phillip Atiba Solomon. Public voting is open until Oct 17th, 2024 and every vote counts. Go to this link to vote for …

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What is Project 2025?: Matt Cohen 41:42

9d ago41:42

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We discuss the deep impact of Project 2025 policies on the American people, even if only 10-15% were implemented. Well beyond abortion bans and no-fault divorces, Project 2025 would adversely affect democracy. It would be easier for big money to influence election outcomes, for disinformation and misinformation to spread, and for foreign actors to …

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The New Luddites 6:02

15d ago6:02

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Note: After this podcast was scheduled for publication the longshoremen’s union (after meeting with members of the Biden administration) agreed to postpone their strike until after the election (surprise!). The also agreed to a 61.5% salary increase over six year. The primary sticking point is the automation of the port facilities. But my podcast m…

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Your Political Rights: Attorney General Eric Holder & Michael Waldman 1:27:19

16d ago1:27:19

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This is a recording of a live event of the American Voter Project at the Eric H. Holder Jr. Initiative for Civil and Political Rights. We discuss the long history of voter suppression, voting rights, the electoral college, the Supreme Court, and democracy. General Holder’ and Michael’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Vote! Engage in a maj…

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Inflation is Not Done with Us 12:00

22d ago12:00

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We may think that the worst of inflation is over, but a changing world order means that inflation will be sticking with us. Globalization of international trade since the collapse of the Soviet Union has kept prices low for decades, but at a cost. But now that globalization is receding Americans must be ready to pay more. In this podcast the Edific…

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End Climate Silence: Genevieve Guenther 58:34

23d ago58:34

58:34

We discuss deepening our understanding of the climate crisis, the urgent need for decarbonization, and our role in speaking truth about phasing out fossil fuels. Genevieve’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: Call your elected representatives and demand policies to phase out fossil fuels. If extreme weather comes up in conversation, connect …

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The Democracy Diet 11:18

30d ago11:18

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The Framers of the US Constitution conceived of a government that prevented the development of excessive power in any one individual or group. They created three branches of government with separate powers that acted as a check against the development of excessive power in any one branch. These checks and balances have frustrated the progressive le…

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Everybody Benefits from Public Schools: Jennifer Berkshire & Jack Schneider 52:58

30d ago52:58

52:58

We discuss the power and the promise of public schools, the universal rejection of book bans by parents across the country, and an inclusive vision for democracy. Their civic action toolkit recommendations are: Have a conversation with people with whom you disagree Remain open-minded. Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider are co-hosts of the educat…

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People Power on the Ballot: Chris Melody Fields Figueredo 41:30

1M ago41:30

41:30

We discuss how ballot measures give voters the opportunity to take power and agency. It is about citizens putting issues that are important to their communities, gathering signatures, and then putting them on the ballot directly to effect policy change. Her civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1. Voting is the starting line, not the finish lin…

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My Take of the So-called Debate 4:16

1M ago4:16

4:16

This so-called presidential debate was not as consequential as Mr. Trump’s previous confrontation with Mr. Biden but there was still consequences. Here’s my take on the so-called debate.بقلم Victor C. Bolles

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The So-called Presidential Debate 3:49

1M ago3:49

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These confrontations between presidential candidates aren’t really debates. But they are informative and can be consequential. Here’s what to look for.بقلم Victor C. Bolles

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Break Up the Two-Party System: Lee Drutman 41:27

1M ago41:27

41:27

We discuss how two parties alone cannot represent the diversity of views in American society, how fusion voting could solve for better representation, and who exactly should get engaged in our civic lives. His civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1. Support political parties and reforms that create more choices. 2. Be a good neighbor and parti…

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Taxes Taxes and More Taxes 12:30

2M ago12:30

12:30

Today we are going to discuss taxes. I could go on and on about taxes but today we will just investigate some broad concepts and not the specific proposals of the presidential candidates. That comes later.بقلم Victor C. Bolles

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What Is It Like to Run for Office?: Wendy Davis 45:35

2M ago45:35

45:35

We discuss what it takes for citizens to take action and run for elected office. Wendy ran as a Democrat in Utah because she wanted to give voters a viable, different choice. She knew it was going to be difficult to win as a first time candidate, but she ran so hard that she left a body mark in the wall. She lost by a mere 78 votes. Her civic actio…

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Strategic Voting 8:00

2M ago8:00

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Replacing Joe Biden with Kamala Harris has not really improved the options we voters have in the 2024 presidential elections. The campaign promises of Trump and Harris run the gamut from dopey to scary. Most Americans do not support their radical agendas. Come this November we must vote wisely to protect America. In this podcast the Edifice of Trus…

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The Solution to Price Gouging 8:11

2M ago8:11

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In her economic policy speech, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris blamed inflation on price gouging by greedy corporations. But Nobel prize winner Milton Friedman is famous for saying, “Inflation is made by Government and no one else.” Why does Ms. Harris and other progressives doubt that inflation is caused by government? In this podc…

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Protect Whistleblowers: Joe Spielberger 40:06

2M ago40:06

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Joe Spielberger is the policy counsel for the Effective and Accountable Government team at the Project on Government Oversight (POGO), where he advocates in Congress and the executive branch to strengthen whistleblower rights, protect a merit based civil service, and promote government ethics and transparency. We discuss how government can be trans…

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Fool Me Thrice 7:15

2M ago7:15

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Fool me once shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me. We were fooled by Barack Obama. We were told that Joe Biden was the centrist alternative. Now we are being told that Kamala Harris has changed her mind on her progressive policies such as banning fracking and Medicare for all. Amid all the excitement about her candidacy are we going to be played…

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U.S. Influence in Central America: Daniel Alvarenga 26:19

2M ago26:19

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Daniel Alvarenga is a journalist who covers issues pertaining to immigration, racial equity, and Latinx cultures – with a special emphasis on Central America and its diasporas. He’s also the English language podcast host of Humo: Murder and Silence in El Salvador. We discuss the intersection of foreign policy, immigration policy, and democracy. US …

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What the Heck is National Conservatism? 14:46

2M ago14:46

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The little-known movement of National Conservatism rose to prominence after its recent conference featured many speakers from Donald Trump’s Republican Party including J. D. Vance who was named Trump’s vice-presidential running mate only days after his speech at the NatCon Conference. But what is national conservatism and what does it stand for? In…

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Disinformation is Sabotaging America: Barbara McQuade 45:45

2M ago45:45

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Barbara McQuade is a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, co-host of the podcast #SistersinLaw, and a professor at the University of Michigan Law School. Her first book is Attack From Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America. We discuss the dangers of disinformation and how we can defeat it. Democracy depends on truth, and as Americans we …

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What is Trumpism without Trump? 9:01

3M ago9:01

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To better understand Trumpism we need to look at the policies he is proposing and how they will impact us after he is gone. In his rallies he proclaims a great new movement that will transform America and he has anointed a new acolyte to carry on this new movement after he is gone. In this podcast, the Edifice of Trust host, Victor Bolles, will loo…

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Protecting Democracy: Daria Dawson 38:33

3M ago38:33

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Daria Dawson is the Executive Director of America Votes, which coordinates more than 400 partners to engage and mobilize voters for elections up and down the ballot across the country. We discuss why 2024 is - yet again - the most important election of our lifetimes. The biggest threat to American democracy is fascism and thus the most important is…

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Future Hindsight

Future Hindsight

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Edifice of Trust Podcast

Victor C. Bolles

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The Inevitable Progression of Inequality 6:58

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What is a Family Friendly Economy?: Sondra Goldschein 33:54

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What Would Really Make America Great Again? 14:36

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Take Action: Vote for Future Hindsight! 2:31

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What is Project 2025?: Matt Cohen 41:42

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The New Luddites 6:02

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Your Political Rights: Attorney General Eric Holder & Michael Waldman 1:27:19

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Inflation is Not Done with Us 12:00

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End Climate Silence: Genevieve Guenther 58:34

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The Democracy Diet 11:18

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Everybody Benefits from Public Schools: Jennifer Berkshire & Jack Schneider 52:58

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People Power on the Ballot: Chris Melody Fields Figueredo 41:30

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My Take of the So-called Debate 4:16

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The So-called Presidential Debate 3:49

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Break Up the Two-Party System: Lee Drutman 41:27

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Taxes Taxes and More Taxes 12:30

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What Is It Like to Run for Office?: Wendy Davis 45:35

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Strategic Voting 8:00

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The Solution to Price Gouging 8:11

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Protect Whistleblowers: Joe Spielberger 40:06

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Fool Me Thrice 7:15

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U.S. Influence in Central America: Daniel Alvarenga 26:19

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What the Heck is National Conservatism? 14:46

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Disinformation is Sabotaging America: Barbara McQuade 45:45

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What is Trumpism without Trump? 9:01

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Protecting Democracy: Daria Dawson 38:33

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