Hear all about Deliberative Democracy – a proven effective approach to bringing all citizens together toward realistic compromise. James Fishkin PhD leads this work all over the world, and here in the USA. Stories and principles abound in this episode for the honorable pursuit of authentic democracy!
In recent years companies, nonprofits and government agencies have invested time and money to start DEI initiatives. These DEI trainings and other activities often focus on issues of race, gender and sexual orientation, while disability goes unaddressed. In this program, we talk with Jennifer Chassman Browne, a DEI consultant with a disability. Jennifer talks about … Continued
The pandemic exposed stark inequalities around the world, especially in terms of vaccine access, leading to the deaths of untold thousands in the global south. Amid ongoing challenges, activists and scientists continue to push for broader healthcare equity, navigating patent barriers to ensure fairer access to essential medicines. GUESTS: Fatima Hassan – Human rights lawyer … Continued
May 3 is World Press Freedom Day. In the first segment, Mickey speaks with Professor Andrew Kennis, who explains his new theoretical model of media and society and also proposes reform policies (notably BBC-style public financing) to revive U.S. journalism in a way that serves the public, rather than commercial interests. Then, Mickey and Eleanor … Continued
The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual — and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.
With one of the largest and most diverse agricultural sectors in the United States, California is encouraging its producers to adopt sustainable farming practices to help mitigate climate change. While many state incentive programs have been introduced in recent years, we have a long way to go in order to fully understand the potential benefits … Continued
On today’s Economic Update, Professor Richard Wolff dedicates the entire show to the economic developmental achievements of China, together with the historical background that motivated these achievements. He analyzes the uniqueness of both the economic philosophy and the politics of contemporary China.
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00:08 Ajay Singh Chaudhary, executive director of the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, now out with the book The Exhausted of the Earth: Politics in a Burning World
On today’s show: “This Militaristic Approach Has Been a Failure”: Meet Hala Rharrit, First U.S. Diplomat to Quit over Gaza “Dead on Arrival”: Doctors Back from Gaza Describe Horrific Hospital Scenes, Decimated Health System
