Showing results for "History and Change" in Political Science

In his stunning memoir, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, John Perkins detailed his former role as an "economic hit man" in the international corporate skulduggery of a de facto American Empire. Now Perkins zeroes in on hot spots around the world, drawing on interviews to examine the current...

“It’s one of the best books on politics of any kind I’ve read. For entertainment value, I put it up there with Catch 22.” —The Financial Times “It transports you to a parallel universe in which everything in the National Enquirer is true….More interesting is what we learn about the...

We didn’t just crawl out of a cave. We know what works based on experience. Why must we constantly re-fight the same battles over and over? Our politics and even our spiritual lives too often resemble the film “Groundhog Day” in which actor Bill Murray wakes up and repeats the same event...

Here, political scientist Jakub J. Grygiel brings to light the importance of incorporating geography into grand strategy. He argues that states can increase and maintain their position of power by pursuing a geostrategy that focuses on control of resources and lines of communication.

The Times Best Politics and Current Affairs Books of the Year An entertaining and revealing history of modern British politics from Steve Richards, broadcaster, journalist, and author of The Prime Ministers We Never Had. Every few weeks in British politics, a columnist will reach for the word...

The 20th century witnessed the triumph of democratic capitalism in the industrialized West, with widespread popular support for both free markets and representative elections. Today, that political consensus appears to be breaking down, disrupted by polarization and income inequality, widespread dissatisfaction with democratic institutions, and insurgent populism. Tracing the history of democratic capitalism over the past two centuries, Carles Boix explains how we got here - and where we could be headed.

Join us as we delve into the transformative journey of William Morris, the renowned artist and poet who, in the 1880s, left behind the Liberal Party to champion the Socialist cause. Morris passionately shared his vision across the nation‚Aîfrom bustling street corners to intimate working mens clubs and grand lecture halls. In Signs of Change, a compelling collection of his speeches and writings first published in 1888, he explores profound themes such as the essence of socialism, the nature of work, and the emergence of capitalism and waste. This insightful anthology, narrated by Deborah ...

On "Hungary for Change," Drew Leifheit explores how ready his adopted homeland is for political change. Drew began his radio career in the early 90s and later launched Budacast, the country's first English-language podcast.

Every law tells a story—of movements that demanded change, crises that forced action, and compromises that shaped a nation.100 Laws That Shaped America is a podcast from Hakivo, the AI-powered civic engagement platform that turns dense legislative text into clear, listenable audio briefings.Each episode unpacks one of the 100 most consequential pieces of US legislation from 1900 to 2000: the debates behind them, the provisions within them, and the legacy they left.Produced using AI voice generation technology, this series brings Hakivo's mission to life—making democracy understandable, one...

The year is 2393, and the world is almost unrecognizable. Clear warnings of climate catastrophe went ignored for decades, leading to soaring temperatures, rising sea levels, widespread drought, and the disaster now known as the Great Collapse of 2093. Dramatizing science in ways traditional nonfiction cannot, The Collapse of Western Civilization reasserts the importance of scientists and the work they do, providing a welcome moment of clarity amid the cacophony of climate-change literature.

Build the Change is a show about the people at the center of progress hosted by internationally renowned gender non-conforming writer and performance artist Alok Vaid-Menon. We're on a journey across the country, searching for stories about everyday people working together to build something bigger than themselves: Real change. From kelp farmers in Alaska, to LGBTQ students in Appalachia, to candidates in states with razor thin party margins, you'll see what it takes to build a grassroots movement for progressive change—and maybe get inspired to make some change of your own. Created in ...

In February 2023, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled the state's school funding formula unconstitutional. This historic ruling underscores the need to re-examine approaches to school funding, especially when grappling with long-standing educational disparities across and within school districts.This podcast series explores the tangible impacts of this ruling by speaking with students, service providers, and educators in the Philadelphia area.This podcast is a production of AERA's Division L Graduate Student Council. In particular, Neisha Terry Young and Michaela Pernetti led the way. ...

Voices of Millennials who are changing the world with empathy, humility, and critical self-reflection.

This official Regent University podcast explores our motto: Christian Leadership to Change the World. You'll hear from politicians, lawyers, theologians, med students, and other Regent alumni who are changing the world. Listen now and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook!