Showing results for "Politics for Profit" in Political Science

Why is the Atlantic slowly filling with crude petroleum, threatening a millions-of-years-old ecological balance? Why did traders at prominent banks take high-risk gambles with the money entrusted to them by hundreds of thousands of clients around the world, expanding and leveraging their investments to the point that failure led to a global financial crisis that left millions of people jobless and hundreds of cities economically devastated?

Most people are familiar with the concept and understand that fraud is prohibited by law. What many fail to appreciate, however, is that the law does not treat all frauds equally. In a perverse sense, the bigger the fraud, the more likely it is protected by the First Amendment and therefore legal. In addition to exposing the depths of the problem, Henricksen gives listeners a way forward. By revealing for the first time the root legal cause of the misinformation crisis and presenting novel solutions, In Fraud We Trust speaks to the present moment as it offers answers for the future.

Joel Bakan's book is a brilliantly argued account of the corporation's pathological pursuit of profit and power. An eminent law professor and legal theorist, Bakan contends that the corporation is created by law to function much like a psychopathic personality whose destructive behavior, if left unchecked, leads to scandal and ruin. Despite the structural failings found in the corporation, Bakan believes change is possible and outlines a far-reaching program of concrete, pragmatic, and realistic reforms through legal regulation and democratic control.

We pursue power, pleasure, and profit. We want as much as we can get, and we deploy instrumental reasoning-cost-benefit analysis-to get it. We judge ourselves and others by how well we succeed. It is a way of life and thought that seems natural, inevitable, and inescapable. As David Wootton reveals, it is anything but. In Power, Pleasure, and Profit, he traces an intellectual and cultural revolution that replaced the older systems of Aristotelian ethics and Christian morality with the instrumental reasoning that now gives shape and purpose to our lives.

Water for People, Not for Profit was a Panel Discussion at the Boston Social Forum. The panel featured spirited presentations from Mary Evelyn Tucker of the Forum on Religion and Ecology; Maureen Taylor of the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization; and Barbara Garson, author of Money Makes the World Go Round: One Investor Tracks Her Cash Through the Global Economy, From Brooklyn to Bangkok and Back. Arnie Alpert of AFSC's New Hampshire Office chaired the panel.

A podcast about election-related prediction markets. Hosted by Jon Kimball and David Rees.

From Washington, DC, at the U.S. Capitol and beyond, we bring together Senators, Representatives, researchers, and advocates to amplify the voices of people living with Parkinson’s disease. The Parkinson’s Policy Podcast brings two Parkinson’s advocates together, George Ackerman (TogetherForSharon) and Margaret Preston (Power Over Parkinson’s) to create a higher level of awareness about Parkinson’s Disease, the fastest rising neurological disorder. Both touched by the disease, George and Margaret are passionate about advocating for those with the disease, and for all those caring ...

Professors Bill Keep and Nancy Lasher defend the benefits of competitive markets while exposing business behaviors that undercut the type of competition originally described by the 18th century philosopher Adam Smith. Smith warned that businesses would be naturally inclined toward collusion and anti-competitive behaviors. He had no way of knowing the role money would eventually play in shaping politics and policies.

The Government & Not for Profit leadership podcast brings together key stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges in Wales.

SFIDA - Sostenibilità, Flora, Innovazione e Diversità Ambientale è il podcast che ti invita a riflettere, esplorare e agire per il futuro del nostro pianeta.Con Alessandra Desiderato, voce del progetto SFIDA dell'associazione Culturale CLabs, ogni episodio ti porterà alla scoperta di storie ispiratrici, conversazioni con esperti e nuovi punti di vista su sostenibilità, biodiversità e innovazione.SFIDA non è solo un podcast: è un invito a mettere in discussione le certezze e ad agire per un domani migliore. Unisciti a noi, la sfida è appena iniziata!SFIDA è un progetto di solidarietà...

Inspiring ideas and stories to promote discussion on the topic of improving Scotland for everyone. Weekly podcasts on a variety of topics from health, environment, economy, justice in Scotland and much much more.

Welcome to the Money in Politics Podcast, hosted by Andrew Blumenfeld! Join us for interesting conversations and takes on one of the most significant and misunderstood elements of our political system: money. You will hear from a variety of perspectives-- such as professional fundraisers, major donors, compliance experts, candidates and their campaigns, and the leaders of some of the most influential organizations in Democratic politics. If you work in or around politics- or just care about the health of our democracy!- this podcast is for you. Do you have a question about the podcast or want ...

Deutschland ist Vereinsland. Der Kleingartenverein, die Freiwillige Feuerwehr, die Kirche – dort treffen sich alle. Doch was, wenn diese Orte ins Visier der Neuen Rechten geraten? Zwei junge Männer landen mitten in diesen Konflikt – und stehen dabei auf gegensätzlichen Seiten. Der eine will als AfD-Mitglied selbst in Vereine rein, der andere kämpft in seiner Freiwilligen Feuerwehr gegen Rechtsextremismus. Bis beide vor einer Richtungsentscheidung stehen. „Vereinnahmt“ erzählt ihre Geschichte. Wir zeigen, wie die Neue Rechte Vereine gezielt unter Druck setzt: Mit Drohungen, dem ...

Democracy is in trouble. Around the world, trust is breaking down, systems are creaking, and people are walking away. But we still believe in it. Not as something we have, but as something we do. How To Save Democracy is a podcast about repairing our relationship with democracy, hosted by Omezzine Khelifa and Jon Alexander, with producer Jo Barratt. We hold space for the hard conversations — the ones we all know we need to have. These first few episodes are just the beginning. But if you want more, we need your help. Sign up, spread the word, and if you can, support us. Let’s rebuild ...

Wir erleben einen stetig zunehmenden Druck auf die liberalen Demokratien und Gesellschaftsentwürfe in ganz Europa. Wo Demokratie, Pluralismus und Mitbestimmung in Gefahr sind, ist auch die Demokratie gefährdet. Doch was kann jede und jeder Einzelne von uns tun, um erfolgreich politisch aktiv zu werden? Wo liegen die Kniffe, Taktiken und Tricks, mit denen man erfolgreich wird? Oder braucht es am Ende keine Tricks, sondern nur aufrichtige Menschen, angetrieben von ehrlichen Zielen und aufrichtigen Motiven? Wie erleben Menschen, die regelmäßig hinter die Kulissen der Macht schauen, Politik? ...

Follow the Profit is a podcast hosted by David Grasso, focusing on how money is ultimately driving the trends that are transforming our society. As a former local reporter working as a commentator for Fox Business, The Young Turks, The Hill, and other outlets, David has spent career around people making big changes in Entrepreneurship, Media, Politics, Finance, and many other fields. Now he wants to take these changemakers out of the newsroom and have real conversations that go beyond the soundbites to understand the big stories from the people shaping them.

At a time when democracy is under pressure both within and around the European Union, EMBRACE explores what it means to defend democratic values in an increasingly complex world.In this five-part series, activists, advocates, and researchers from the EMBRACE consortium share on-the-ground perspectives from some of the EU’s most critical neighbouring regions. From resisting authoritarianism in Algeria and Belarus, to grassroots movements in Serbia and Tunisia, to navigating geopolitical tensions in Georgia and North Macedonia, to working or democracy during war in Gaza and Ukraine — ...

🎙️ Solidaritätstreff Soziale Arbeit – Der PodcastIn diesem Podcast, richten wir den Blick auf die Arbeitswelt und Arbeitskämpfe der Sozialen Arbeit und anderen sozialen Berufen. Der Solitreff Wedding und die darauf gegründeten Solitreffs in Neukölln und Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg beleuchten, wie prekäre Beschäftigung, niedrige Löhne, Befristungen und Überbelastung die Profession prägen – und wie Solidarität, Austausch und Organisierung Veränderung ermöglichen.Worum geht’s konkret?Wir diskutieren Ursachen und Mechanismen schlechter Arbeitsverhältnisse in der Sozialen ...

Dive into the world of advocacy with The Campaign Strategist. Each episode features in-depth conversations with activists and experts who break down their approaches to planning, executing, and winning campaigns. Learn about the strategies that have shaped policies, changed minds, and mobilized communities. Perfect for anyone looking to amplify their impact and drive meaningful change.New episodes on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month.

Welcome to The Policymaker Podcast!Join us as we explore the ideas and solutions that are shaping the future of our nation.In each episode, we engage with a diverse range of experts and innovators in the policy field.Together, we address some of the most pressing challenges and examine constructive approaches and solutions to complex policy issues.The Policymaker Podcast is presented by the Australian Public Policy Institute. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified each time we release a new episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.