Politics Considered

Voters feel shut out of the process: They don’t have to! An interview with Rachel Hutchinson, of FairVote.

Bill and Rachel Hutchinson of FairVote discuss voting reform in the U.S., including solutions to the spoiler effect and ideas for combating voter disenfranchisement. They also discuss the Fair Representation Act, gerrymandering, voting methods in various states, the Republican and Democratic primaries, Ross Perot, Ralph Nader, Jill Stein, exciting things happening in Utah, and much more. How did they fit all of that into one podcast?
For more information:
FairVote:
https://fairvote.org/
 
The Fair Representation Act
https://fairvote.org/our-reforms/fair-representation-act/
 

U.S. Racial Politics: Exclusive Interview with Dr. Sekou Franklin, Professor of Political Science.

Dr. Sekou Franklin, a Political Science Professor at Middle Tennessee State University, discusses the role of race in electoral politics.  Bill and Dr. Franklin discuss Affirmative Action, the Voting Rights Act, football, Tennessee politics, gerrymandering, voter suppression, voting rights efforts, what is happening in U.S. southern states electorally, and much more.  How did they fit all of that into one podcast?
For more information:
Article by Sekou Franklin
https://www.thevillagecelebration.com/how-electoral-justice-activists-have-changed-the-political-landscape-for-black-voters/
 
https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/
 

Ready to Rumble: The Republican Primary is underway. An Interview with Dr. Julia Azari, Part 2.

Is it Trump or Bust, even with a Busted Trump? Will Senator Tim Scott surge? Will DeSantis tank?  Can anyone beat Trump? Will Chris Christie take down DeSantis in the August debate? Bill and Dr. Julia Azari, a Political Science Professor at Marquette University, discuss the current slate of Republican candidates, debates, the electoral college, brokered conventions, political parties, and much more.

Let’s Get This Party Started: Political Parties and Today’s Republican Party. An Interview with Dr. Julia Azari

In this wide-ranging, salient, and timely interview, Dr. Julia Azari, a Political Science Professor at Marquette University, discusses the role of political parties in electoral politics.  Bill and Dr. Azari discuss several Presidents, including JFK, FDR, Obama, and Trump. They discuss the relationship between the Maga movement and the Republican party.  Did Obama help the Democratic Party? Is Trump helping his party? Whose party is it?  Which party is weaker? How did they fit all of this into one podcast?

Israel must strengthen Democracy & finally end the ”Six-Day” War: How to move forward in Israel: Interview with Mr. Moshe Chertoff, Part 2

With the backdrop of air strikes and violence in the West Bank, Bill and Moshe discuss U.S. – Israeli politics and the role of various nations around the world regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Moshe lays out his plan for peace.  The many topics discussed include “Likkudlicans,” J-Street, Obama, Clinton, Trump, DeSantis, MBS, the role of Europeans, India, China, safe rooms, and life on a Kibbutz. How did they fit all of that into one podcast?
Mr. Chertoff is the Former Vice Chair for Media & Policy of Democrats Abroad-Israel & Palestinian Territories, one of the founding members of a new Social-Democratic & Zionist Movement, active for years at high levels in the Meretz political party. He is a Co-host of Israel’s Slippery Slope podcast.
For More Information:
Tag Meir
https://www.tag-meir.org.il/en/
 
Israel’s Slippery Slope Podcast
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNI-EMW8KWINjWv25smEAOQhVzYPLomlO
 
 
 

A view from Israel: Exclusive Interview with Mr. Moshe Chertoff

Mr. Chertoff is the Former Vice Chair for Media & Policy of Democrats Abroad-Israel & Palestinian Territories, one of the founding members of a new Social-Democratic & Zionist Movement, active for years at high levels in the Meretz political party, and current host of Israel's Slippery Slope Podcast on YouTube.
Bill and Moshe discuss many topics, including but not limited to: The history and current context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; Prime Minister Netanyahu’s efforts to consolidate power; U.S. - Israeli relations; the global rise of antisemitism; Democracy & Theocracy; The assassination Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin; The massive street democracy in Israel, PEP, Trump, Ben & Jerry’s, President Biden, and much more. How did they fit all of that into one podcast?

Helping or Hurting? How is technology affecting U.S. Democracy? Exclusive Interview with Dr. Nancy Ettlinger

Dr. Ettlinger, a Professor at Ohio State University, discusses her new paper: Democracy in Question in the Digital Era. Bill and Dr. Ettlinger discuss Democracy, technology, racism, the Republican and Democratic Parties, Donald Trump, MAGA, Critical Race Theory, and how AI impacts our lives.  How did they fit that all into one podcast?
 
 
https://geography.osu.edu/people/ettlinger.1

A view from Palestine: The Exclusive Interview with Mr. Mohammad Othman.

Mohammad Othman. : From Political Prisoner to Champion for Youth. 
Mohammad Othman has received international press and the support of hundreds of thousands of people around the globe. 
In this exclusive interview, Bill and Mohammad discuss the innovative and internationally acclaimed program Mohammad started and runs today. He discusses his time as a political prisoner and shares his views on the conflict in Gaza. 
For more information:
 www.skateqilya.org/

Who’s In Charge? Computers or People? Interview with Dr. Nancy Ettlinger, Part 2

Dr. Ettlinger, a Professor at Ohio State University, continues her conversation with Bill about her recent book: Algorithms and the Assault on Critical Thought.
In part 2 of their conversation, Bill and Dr. Ettlinger discuss how technology is changing our society, for the better or worse.  They discuss ethics, community gardens, bartering, soap dispensers, the Democratic Party, Geoffrey Hinton, AI, and much more.

Critical Thought: Is There an App for That? Exclusive Interview with Dr. Nancy Ettlinger.

Dr. Nancy Ettlinger, a Professor at Ohio State University, discusses her recent book: Algorithms and the Assault on Critical Thought: Digitalized Dilemmas of Automated Governance and Communitarian Practice.  How is technology affecting our lives? Dr. Ettlinger addresses the post-WW2 period in the U.S. and compares it to society today, in which technology has exacerbated inequalities. Bill and Dr. Ettlinger have a wide-ranging conversation in which they discuss Tupperware Parties, Fordism, and EdTech.
 
https://www.routledge.com/Algorithms-and-the-Assault-on-Critical-Thought-Digitalized-Dilemmas-of/Ettlinger/p/book/9780367625801