In this bonus episode, Grace Blakeley and Reed Galen discuss the current economic landscape shaped by AI and wealth inequality. They explore how the top 10% of wealth holders are driving consumer spending, the implications of potential bailouts for the wealthy, and the moral hazards present in the financial system.
The discussion also touches on the polit ... Show More
Nov 20
Creating Better Boundaries in Utah with Elizabeth Rasmussen
Today, host Reed Galen is joined by Elizabeth Rasmussen, Executive Director of Better Boundaries, an organization dedicated to achieving fair legislative representation for Utah voters. Starting with the passage of Prop 4 in 2018, which Reed helped pass, Better Boundaries has bee ... Show More
29m 32s
Nov 18
Carolina Blue with NC Democratic Chair Anderson Clayton
Today, host Reed Galen is joined by North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton. They discuss Anderson's efforts to bring elections closer to home by focusing on, and recruiting candidates for local elections, as well as statewide and federal offices.
They also discus ... Show More
44m 38s
Nov 14
Bringing the News to the People with GetReal News Founder Heidi Przybyla
In this conversation, host Reed Galen and GetReal News founder Heidi Przbyla discuss the critical state of local journalism, the decline in trust in media, and the need for innovative approaches to rebuild newsrooms. She emphasizes the importance of community involvement in journ ... Show More
36m 36s
Aug 2024
Donald Trump’s Greasy Grifters Will Do Anything for a Photo Op
The New Abnormal co-host Danielle Moodie was appalled at reports this week alleging a “physical altercation” between a Trump employee and Arlington National Cemetery official. Then, David Sirota, the founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever, joins the pod to talk about their new ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2025
127. Donald Trump vs American Freedom: Who Wins? (Moises Naim)
Is this the end of democracy in the USA? Following the election of Trump, could democracy in America die? How did Moises Naim come up with his three p’s; Populism, Polarisation, and Post-truth? Alastair and Rory are joined by Moises Naim, journalist and former Venezuelan minister ... Show More
47m 4s
Jul 2024
Biden Withdraws from the Presidential Race!
And says it's "in the best interest of my party and the country". Americast and Newscast collaborate for another episode. Adam, Justin, Sarah and Marianna come together to talk about what's happened and what it could all mean for the US election. HOSTS: * Justin Webb, Radio 4 pre ... Show More
28m 39s