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Donald Trump is not a big thinker, but his 2016 presidential victory presented a grand opportunity for people who are, and it set off a radicalization and reconfiguration of the American conservative intellectual world. In Furious Minds, Laura Field, who spent close to a decade in conservative academic circles, chronicles the rise of the New Right—the network of academics, public intellectuals, and influencers who provide ideological fuel to Trumpism.

In the wake of the November 2011 elections, the Tea Party has gone from a well-funded, media-savvy fringe group to become the new kids in Congress. Their presence is unpredictable and potentially explosive. Tea partiers Rand Paul, Mike Lee and Dan Coats now sit in the Senate alongside the GOP's new poster boy, Marco Rubio. In total, some 30 Tea Party supporters won seats in Congress. Their party is evidently here to stay - but what exactly does that mean for the future of the country?

Antonia Felix's many interviews reveal a quiet, centered woman, who from her early childhood in Texas to the White House has risen to the challenges put in front of her. Travel with Laura Bush through her happy childhood to the tragedy that strengthened her, through her courtship and marriage to a dashing young Navy Pilot and the raising of her twin daughters, to the White House and the aftermath of the recent attacks. Probing and revelatory, Laura is a fitting tribute to our First Lady.

In this limited-edition podcast, St. Ambrose University (Davenport, Iowa, USA) seniors Emma Duncan and Laura Meloy discuss sustainability issues, myths, nuances, and more.

In einer Medienlandschaft, die sich permanent im Spagat zwischen Sensation und Systemerhalt befindet, fallen allerlei Nachrichten hintunter, die für Arbeiter*innen von Relevanz sind. Laura und Honey nehmen sich der Themen an, bei denen aus verschiedenen Gründen kein Interesse besteht, sie Teil des breiten gesellschaftlichen Diskurses werden zu lassen. Sie besprechen, weshalb sie unerwünscht sind, beleuchten sie genauer und geben der arbeitenden Klasse Handlungsmöglichkeiten mit.

What if our streets were more than just infrastructure? What if they were places of joy, connection, and regeneration? In Regenerative Streets, we explore how everyday citizens and practitioners are reclaiming public space to support human, community, and environmental wellbeing. From Melbourne to the world, we share stories of people using streets in inspiring ways, ways that spark imagination, build agency, and cultivate the future we want. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ideology Unbound is a podcast from the Illiberalism Studies Program at George Washington University and hosted by Laura K. Field. We talk about the past and future of ideologies, and about liberalism and its challenges, with thinkers in the United States and around the world.

The drama that shaped today’s Iran, from the Revolution to the present day. In 1979, seemingly overnight—moving at a clip some thirty years faster than the rest of the world—Iran became the first revolutionary theocracy in modern times. Since then, the country has been largely a black...

The most-watched woman in the history of cable news brings her no-holds-barred political and cultural commentary to podcasting with The Laura Ingraham Show. A bestselling author, breast cancer survivor, and mother of three internationally adopted children, Laura was the most listened-to woman in talk radio before launching her own podcast. A trailblazer across media platforms, she brings a unique perspective to this twice-weekly show, drawing on her experience as a white-collar criminal defense litigator and a Supreme Court law clerk. New episodes drop twice a week—delivering the clarity, ...

Americans didn’t just go to the polls in 2016. They joined a movement that swept the unlikeliest of candidates, Donald Trump, into the Oval Office. Can he complete his agenda? Or will his opponents in the media, protester class, and political establishment block his efforts and choke off the movement he represents?

What has gone wrong with political leadership in Australia? And are things likely to change with a change of leader or government? In this crisp and timely essay, Laura Tingle examines political leadership in general - some profiles in courage and cunning - as well as styles of leadership. She looks at Macron and Merkel, Keating and Obama.

What are the conservatives up to today? Leftist analysis, right-wing focus. An audio version of laurajedeed.substack.com

As renowned national security law scholar Laura K. Donohue explains in The Future of Foreign Intelligence, global communications systems and digital technologies have changed our lives in countless ways. But they have also contributed to a worrying transformation. New and emerging technologies have radically expanded the amount and type of information that the government collects about US citizens.

The OShow is Canada's Pro-Democracy Podcast 🇨🇦. Airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. An independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Host Laura Babcock is a powerhouse known for asking tough questions and speaking her mind without fear or favour. A former journalist, PR veteran, and international pundit, Laura goes there. Join the conversation with Laura and her guests, including politicians, newsmakers, and activists. "When you care about current affairs, it's on the OShow." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acclaimed writer and art curator Laura Raicovich confronts present realities via a mashup of art and politics to reimagine what is possible, diving into undoing and redoing culture towards a just present and future. Laura Raicovich is an advocate for art that embraces complexity, poetics, and care to foster a more just civic realm. She is a member of the collective that launched The Francis Kite Club, a bar, cultural, and activist space in 2023, and is a founding member of Urban Front, a research and policy consultancy devoted to making cities better for more people. Raicovich authored ...

This podcast is a comprehensive biography of Laura Ingraham, a prominent conservative media figure in the United States. It traces her life from her modest upbringing in Connecticut through her education at Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia School of Law, to her rise as a influential voice in conservative media. The biography covers her career progression from her early days as a lawyer and speechwriter to her current status as a top-rated Fox News host. It delves into her roles as a radio host, author, and television personality, highlighting her impact on conservative politics...

Sky-high drug prices. Mass incarceration. Predatory lending. These are the surface-level symptoms of broken systems. To find answers, we must peel back the layers and look deeper. Join Arnold Ventures Co-Chair and host Laura Arnold as she shares the mike with leading data-driven experts in this podcast by the Arnold Ventures philanthropy that explores market failures in health care, criminal justice, education, and public finance — and how to fix them.

Alle zwei Wochen diskutieren Laura Zimmermann und Markus Somm aktuelle Themen aus Politik Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft.

American health care is broken. But that doesn't mean it needs to break you. Join Laura Packard, cancer survivor and health care advocate, each week on Care Talk as she brings health and public policy experts to explain health care in the United States, and answer your questions on Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, private insurance, and more. We help patients and families navigate America's health insurance and health care industries, and cover topics in-depth from how to deal with medical debt, fight insurance company denials of care, to lowering the cost of healthcare in America....

Brought to you by Penguin. Digital spaces are a positive force for change, connection and community, but left unregulated, they are not always safe. Globally, women are 27 times more likely than men to be harassed online. 78% of LGBTQ+ people have experienced hate crime and hate speech online...