Advocacy Arena
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Siste episoder av Advocacy Arena podcast
- Unveiling Leonard Leo, The Political Wizard of Oz (00:34:19)
Advocacy Arena CONVERSATION: Tom Carter pulls the curtain back on Leonard Leo "Unveiling Leonard Leo, The Political Wizard of Oz" We get a peek behind the curtains of power on this little known American Powerbroker, from an insider's perspective beginning from his personal working relationship with Leonard Leo. Tom Carter spent 25 years as a print reporter at the Washington Times, the last 16 on the foreign desk covering Latin America, Global Health (HIV, malaria, TB, etc.) and human rights. He was hired for the media/PR flack position at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty in 2008. He spent three years as communications director at the US Commission for Religious Liberty X (formerly Twitter): @Thcarter5 X (formerly Twitter): @advocacyarena Weekly X Live Chat: Every Monday 12p CT /1p ET Spotify: @advocacyarena SubStack: @advocacyarena
- Meet Walter Chandler Candidate TN SD18 (00:45:16)
Meet Walter Chandler TN Senate District 18 Candidate he is not only a devoted husband and father but also a dedicated professional deeply rooted in community service and family values. With a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an MBA from Albertus Magnus College, Walter possesses the education and expertise necessary for effective leadership. His professional path includes significant roles at companies such as Belcan and Boeing highlighting his strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Advocacy Arena Forum: Every State Blue w/ Michele Hornish (00:57:13)
Advocacy Arena Forum: Fight Everywhere Michele Hornish, Executive Director of Every State Blue, the author of the political action site Small Deeds Done on substack, she has spearheaded the expansion of Every State Blue's state-based projects like Blue Tennessee and the development of Forgotten Democrats Follow on X: @everystateblue Donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/every-state-blue Website: www.everystateblue.org TEXT: BLUE TN 33777 X (formerly twitter): Live Chate: 7-15-24
- Saving Democracy: Every State Blue, Fighting Everyhere (03:07:57)
How to Strengthen Democracy by Fighting Everywhere for a Better Future Preserve Our Democracy: Join the Movement of Every State Blue Today Special Guest: Michele Hornish, Executive Director of Every State Blue Focus: Every State Blue, Blue Tennessee, Election 2024, Gun Violence, Project 2025 & Christian Nationalism X (formerly twitter) Live: 7-15-24 Follow on X: @everystateblueDonate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/every-state-blueWebsite: www.everystateblue.org
- Germany's Nazi Past | Mind the Beginning says Chris (00:39:12)
Advocacy Arena PRESPECTIVE: Chris and I thave a Geopolitical Conversation about his family's experience when fascism rose & the Nazi era aftermath. There is a rising threat now in Europe and the US. Chris reminds us of the Germany saying: "Mind the Beginning" much like the historian Timothy Synder warns about fascism: "Do Not Obey in Advance." We can and should learn from History.
- Digging on Democracy with Davina (01:09:29)
Advocacy Arena CONVERSATION: Riff on Democracy with Davina "Confronting the Ugly Legacy: Unmasking White Supremacy's Impact on American Democracy" how laws are being misinterpeted and used to undo our democracy based on white mythic herorism.
- As The Culture War Churns | Bad Faith (03:41:10)
As The Culture War Churns | Bad Faith - Advocacy Arena weekly roundtable discussion. This week's focus is White Christian Nationalism, it's rising threat and how the new documentary, "Bad Faith" is a powerful cinematic dive into the origins and impact of this movement. Project 2025 is the fulfillment of their agenda.
- Advocacy Arena forum: Injustice makes democracy necessary (03:17:09)
The Erosion of Democracy: Unmasking the Captured Judiciary and Its Dangerous Consequences Focus: Memorial Day, Democracy & the Captured Judiciary X Live Chat: 5-27-24
- Now & Then: Education the Golden Door to Freedom (03:01:15)
"70 Years Later: How the Assault on Education is Shaping our Society" Focus: Brown vs. Board Case and how it shapes today's Culture War on education Advocacy Arena Live X Forum: 5-20-24
- Unraveling the Spin: Context is King, The Lost Cause Narrative (02:39:23)
Uncovering the Truth: Context is King as we discuss Unionizing in the South and the Lost Cause Narrative Context is crucial to understand White Christian Nationalism and this Failure of the Media to Defend Democracy. X-Live: 5-13-24 "Advocacy Arena #GoodTrouble Chat: "OTD Context is King, unravel d' Spin" May 10, 1865 Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured by a Union detachment of 4th MI Calvary Every Monday 1p EST /12p CST (X -Live; @advocacyarena)
- Advocacy Arena Fourm: Drumbeats of Discontent (03:29:58)
Drumbeats of Discontent discussion of Election 2024 highlighting the Culture Wars & Top News Updates: History review of Yom Hashoah, Cinco de Mayo, KY Derby, Special Guest: Walter Chandler, TN Senate Dist 18 candidate News: Election Interference Trial: Hope's tears, Presidential Medial of Freedom, United Methodist Church splintering. X (formerly twitter) Live: 5-6-24
- Cautionary Tales; Poison Information Wells (04:02:56)
Advocacy Arena roundtable discussion Re: Truth vs. Manipulation: Exposing the Dangers of Propaganda in the Digital Age. In our Battle for Democracy: Understanding the Role of Disinformation and Propaganda. Topics: Media Critiques & views on College Protest Live: 4-29-24
- The Power of Unions —Then & Now with Gywnne (01:23:50)
A discussion on the role of Unions with Gywnne, a retiree who served on the President's Staff in the Public Relations Dept of the UAW-United Auto Workers International. Her expertise provides valuable insights on the important role of Unions in America. We also cover unionizing in the south and Right To Work laws to stop it.
- Roundtable on SCOTUS Hearing on Homelessness, Unionizing in the South (04:07:00)
Advocacy Arena Weekly Forum discussion on SCOTUS Hearing on Homelessness, Unionizing in the South and other top news Live: 4-22-24
- The Boomer & Millennial Talk: Unmasking Dark Money (00:30:58)
Advocacy Arena hosts "The Boomer & Millennial Talk -Unmasking Dark Money My fellow darkmoney sleuth, Mudpuppy continue about the billionaires involved in dismantling our democracy; who they are and how they use their money in our political system. The World Congress of Families & Susan B Anthony organization anti-abortion & voter suppression involved in the overturning of Roe vs. Wade
- Democracy in Peril; Let's Talk with Davina (00:29:14)
Perspective: Democracy in Peril conversation with Davina, an Australian immigrant Join us Live in Advocacy Arena Weekly Chat every Monday on X (formerly twitter) 1pEST/12pCST @desiadesigns / @advocacyarena
- Rising Up: Resilience & Resistance in the Fight for Democracy (03:20:58)
Weekly Forum: Resilience & Resistance, Know Ya Foe ... in the Fight for Democracy 'Advocacy Arena Live: 4-15-24
- Advocacy Arena Forum: Past is Prologue; Rising Authoritarianism (03:24:25)
Advocacy Arena Forum: Past is Prologue; Rising Authoritarianism Live: 4-8-24
- Advocacy Arena Political Forum on DEI & Media Failures (03:31:35)
Advocacy Arena Political Forum on DEI & Media Failures, the threat of autocracy, White Christian Nationalsm and what's really at stake in Election 2024 Live: 4-1-24
- Royce Kinniebrew For Congress, Michigan District 12 (00:47:19)
Royce Kinniebrew is a Detroit native running for Congress in Michigan's District 12. His work as a teacher, coach, athletic director, & administrator cultivated his love for public service. Royce started The Kinniebrew Group for a broader opportunity to help teachers, parents, and children. He has been affiliated with the National Alliance of Black School Educators and Blacks in Government. #RoyceTheVoice #Royce4Congress https://www.voteroyce.com
- Roundtable with Royce Kinniebrew Democratic Congressional Candidate for MI 12th District (04:41:09)
Advocacy Arena Exclusive Interview: with Royce Kinniebrew Democratic Congressional Candidate for MI 12th District challenging Representative Rashida Talib. Royce is a phenominal educator and advocate. #RoyceTheVoice #Royce4Congress Advocacy Arena X live: 3-25-24 Michiganders need a strong leader like Royce https://secure.actblue.com/donate/committee-to-elect-royce-kinniebrew-2
- Community Advocacy: AJ Young, Director of Outreach The Lifeworks Project (00:32:38)
AJ Young, Jr. is the Director of Outreach for The Lifeworks Project, a 501 (3c) that currently serves the communities of Waynesboro, Staunton, Augusta County, Harrisonburg, and Rockingham County in Virginia. AJ is a receipent of the 2024 John T. Casteen III Diversity-Equity- Inclusion Leadership staff award from the University of Virginia! The Lifeworks Project seeks to empower neighbors with practical supports to uplift and thrive. They envision a community free of homelessness and food insecurity, that ensures no one is underserved. https://www.thelifeworksproject.org/ https://www.facebook.com/PracticalSupport4TheValley IG: @thelifeworx
- Advocacy Arena Political Forum: Informed & Engaged Citizenry (02:44:26)
Advocacy Arena Political Forum: Informed & Engaged Citizenry to fight rising fascism Live: 3-18-24
- Advocacy Arena Political Forum: DEI & Stakes of Election 2024 (03:11:29)
Advocacy Arena Political Forum: DEI Assault & Stakes of Election 2024 Live: 3-11-24
- The Boomer & Millennial Dive into Dark Money with Mudpuppy (01:06:33)
Advocacy Arena hosts "The Boomer & Millennial Dark Money Discussion" with fellow darkmoney sleuth, Mudpuppy! Listen and learn more about the billionaires involved in dismantling our democracy; who they are and how they use their money in our political system.