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A follow-up to the New York Times best-selling The New Rules, The New New Rules delivers a series of hilarious, intelligent rants on everything from same-sex marriage to health care, from Republican agendas to celebrity meltdowns, with all the razor-sharp insight that has made Bill Maher one of the most influential comedic voices shaping the political debate today.

Despite the enormous problems we face and widespread dissatisfaction with the status quo, it's surprisingly hard to find a coherent vision of what a better, fairer society would look like. Free and Equal provides that vision. In this hugely ambitious and exhilarating debut, philosopher and economist Daniel Chandler argues that the ideas we need are hiding in plain sight, in the work of the twentieth century's greatest political philosopher, John Rawls. Although they have transformed philosophy, his ideas have had little impact on politics - until now.

Hyperpartisanship has gridlocked the American government. Congress' approval ratings are at record lows, and both Democrats and Republicans are disgusted by the government's inability to get anything done. In It's Even Worse Than It Looks, Congressional scholars Thomas E. Mann and Norman J. Ornstein present a grim picture of how party polarization and tribal politics have led Congress - and the United States - to the brink of institutional failure.

The Ukraine crisis has reopened old questions about Germany's relationship to the rest of the West, as Germany drifts away from the United States and gravitates toward Russia and China.

What would charity look like if we, instead, measured it by its ability to alleviate poverty and needs? That is the question at the heart of Charity Detox. Drawing on his many decades of experience, Lupton outlines how to structure programs that actually improve the quality of life of the poor and disenfranchised. He introduces many strategies that are revolutionizing what we do with our charity dollars, and offers numerous examples of organizations that have successfully adopted these groundbreaking new models.

Hosted by John Campbell and Duane Patterson. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

JPAM’s Closer Look, hosted by Seth Gershenson of American University’s School of Public Affairs, speaks to researchers published in the Journal of Public Analysis and Management on hot topics in public policy.

America is a land in which extremism no longer belongs to the country's shadowy fringes, but comfortably exists in the national mainstream. That is the alarming conclusion by intelligence analyst Daryl Johnson, an expert on domestic extremism with more than 25 years of experience tracking radicalized groups for the US government. In this book, Johnson dissects the rapidly expanding forms of American hatred and radicalization, including white nationalists, antigovernment militias, antifascists (Antifa), militant black nationalists, and extremist Islamic groups.

Washington Post Live’s “First Look” offers a smart, inside take on the day’s politics. Jonathan Capehart will host a reporter debrief followed by a roundtable discussion with Washington Post columnists. Tune in for news and analysis you can’t get anywhere else.

We share information via deep dives into multiple subjects to help people make decisions that fit their situations so they can hopefully live better lives. Along the way we also try to have some fun along with the primary goal of helping others to help themselves! Please join us for the ride-it is about the journey as much as the destination!

From politics to social commentary all topics deserve "A CLOSER LOOK". Listen in as your host Allen Close analyze and give his uncut and unfiltered thoughts. All audio media are organic random concersations of interest.

What are the people calling out loud on the streets of Europe? Is the European Union listening to their demands? In this new podcast series, we will look to the left of today’s challenges and listen to those speaking out for their rights to bring their voices to the European Parliament. Listen now to Look Left -EU Politics under the Lens, a podcast by The Left in the European Parliament. You can find out more at left.eu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telling the U.S. Army Soldier's story by exploring unique views, personal experiences, and operational insights from the field.

America's Army has Soldiers in well over a hundred countries, involved in peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and combat. "Gail McCabe's Closer Look" offers an in-depth perspective on why these missions matter and what they mean to America.

In this episode, hosts Talha and Awais delve into Pakistan's groundbreaking Ehsaas Program, a transformative social welfare initiative launched in 2019. They explore the program's multifaceted approach to reducing poverty and supporting vulnerable communities, including its key components such as the Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program, Ehsaas Kafalat, and Ehsaas Nashonuma. Join Talha and Awais as they discuss the program’s impact, transparency in aid distribution, and its role in empowering individuals and fostering long-term development. Tune in to understand how Ehsaas is bridging the gap and ...

This is a podcast about redefining equality using an intersectional feminist lens. Through conversations with feminist and progressive leaders, we will examine the barriers faced by women of all identities in their societies, workplaces, and homes, as well as opportunities to make lasting change.

"magic is simply reality made real with our own power never grow so old an cynical you don't believe in your own power for you destroy your magic"we began predicting the war but wrong side and yeah theres a stint where i trick you. but ukraine have always been right even if i haven't. i can only hope future actions and words make up for this'our memories are more important than our income'yours faithfully a man of letters

"magic is simply reality made real with our own power never grow so old an cynical you don't believe in your own power for you destroy your magic"we began predicting the war but wrong side and yeah theres a stint where i trick you. but ukraine have always been right even if i haven't. i can only hope future actions and words make up for this'our memories are more important than our income'yours faithfully a man of letters

"magic is simply reality made real with our own power never grow so old an cynical you don't believe in your own power for you destroy your magic"we began predicting the war but wrong side and yeah theres a stint where i trick you. but ukraine have always been right even if i haven't. i can only hope future actions and words make up for this'our memories are more important than our income'yours faithfully a man of letters

"magic is simply reality made real with our own power never grow so old an cynical you don't believe in your own power for you destroy your magic"we began predicting the war but wrong side and yeah theres a stint where i trick you. but ukraine have always been right even if i haven't. i can only hope future actions and words make up for this'our memories are more important than our income'yours faithfully a man of letters