political climate

In the last Las Cultch of 2023, the boys get holistic. After paying Madonna respects, Matt and Bow recap their respective years, which were turbulent yet important! Lessons learned...knowledge gained! They also get into Ziwe/Santos and the pros and cons of platforming clownery, anal sex in the Senate Hearing Room and why it may or may not be being covered by mainstream media, the only sex tape Matt and Bowen will ever film, whether or not your "Close Friends" can be trusted, and how the political climate affects pop culture discourse at any given time. All this, Bowen Yang as mustache top, a theme park breaking news update from Matt, Tate McRae's new album and the return of the dance break, Billie Eilish being stunning on SNL, the Kathryn Hahn Agatha show constantly changing its name, and why Claire Foy might not "do blue" when it comes to autograph. We will see you in the new year, RPKF's!!!!! We love you. Happy Holidays.

The sisters will be taking the next two weeks off. We will be back on Wednesday, 1/10, with a new episode. Happy holidays and happy New Years! 

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In this episode, Ashurst Partner Cameron Smith is joined by James Harayda, skipper and team principle at the Gentoo Sailing team.

Businesses need to be able to adapt in the ever changing political and economic climate, law firms with regulatory changes, clients' evolving needs and risk changes. Failing to adapt brings a whole host of challenges and the same can be said for the world's top sport professionals.

As a solo offshore yacht racer, James is the navigator, tactician, helmsman, crew, sail maker, electrician, rigger and hydraulics expert. He discusses how he prepares for each race and the importance of adapting throughout it.

James also considers what parallels businesses can learn from offshore sailing.

Ashurst are delighted to have partnered with Gentoo Sailing Team whose innovative vision and sustainability ambitions reflect our own. To find out more about our partnership, visit our partnership page.

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In this podcast Rick and Maiya are honored to have as their guest, Sharon "Rocky" Roggio, Director of the critically acclaimed documentary " 1946: The Translation That Shifted Culture,"  to discuss the misinterpretation of biblical texts that have been used to condemn homosexuality.

Join us in this episode as we dive into this incredible documentary which unveils the mystery of how theology, history, culture, and politics led to a Biblical mistranslation, the man who tried to stop it, and the impassioned academic crusade of the LGBTQIA+ Christian community-driven to discover the truth.   The film examines the historical and political implications of these mis-interpretations and challenge the notion that homosexuals will not inherit the kingdom of God.

The documentary has received widespread critical acclaim including

Winner at the Palm Springs International Film Festival 2023 BEST of FEST
Winner at Doc NYC 2022 Audience Choice Award
Winner Cleveland International Film Festival Audience Choice Award
Winner Queer North Film Festival Audience Award
and many more.

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Rocky Roggio is an independent filmmaker and production designer (credits include House of Cards, Red Dawn). Rocky is also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and moved out of her home after coming out to her conservative, religious parents. Rocky’s father, Sal Roggio, is a non-affirming pastor and preaches that the LGBTQIA+ lifestyle is sinful.

SLAP the Power is written and produced by Rick Barrio Dill (@rickbarriodill) and Maiya Sykes (@maiyasykes). Associate Producer Bri Coorey (@bri_beats), with assistance from Larissa Donahue. Audio and Video engineering and studio facilities provided by SLAP Studios LA (@SLAPStudiosLA) with distribution through our collective home for social progress in art and media, SLAP the Network (@SLAPtheNetwork).

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In this episode of The Vivek Show, host Vivek Ramaswamy speaks with former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, about the 1994 Republican Revolution and its implications for today's political landscape. They discuss the lessons of the 1994 Revolution, its relevance to the current political environment, and the stark contrast between the political positions of Bill Clinton and Joe Biden. Gingrich discusses how the left has been systematically chipping away at welfare reform over the years, drawing parallels between current state of affairs and George Orwell's 1984. He highlights his time in Congress which led to four consecutive balanced budgets and welfare reform, emphasizing the need for another national movement.

Gingrich acknowledges Vivek's role in shaping a new vision for America and emphasizes that the solutions to today's challenges lie in the principles of past leaders, including Reagan and the Founding Fathers. They discuss the left's movement towards a dictatorship of ideas, and Gingrich's stepping down as Speaker of the House. Gingrich also reveals his impact on the balance of power in Washington after leaving office, and why he chose not to run for president in 2000. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of visionary leaders during moments of national identity crisis, and the need for leaders who can both articulate and execute big ideas during challenging times.

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Time-Codes:

00:00:00: Introduction of the topic of the 1994 Republican Revolution and its current relevance.

00:02:16: Lessons from the 1994 Republican Revolution applied to today's political climate.

00:08:00: Discussion on the left's efforts to chip away at welfare reform.

00:10:29: Comparison of the current state of the US to George Orwell's 1984.

00:12:49: Discussion on changes leading to balanced budgets and welfare reform during Gingrich's time in Congress.

00:15:30: Acknowledgement of Vivek's role in shaping a new vision for America.

00:17:30: Discussion on the continuity of ideas from Reagan to the Founding Fathers.

00:19:00: Expression of concern about the left's movement towards a dictatorship of ideas.

00:23:26: Explanation of why Gingrich did not consider running for president in 2000.

00:29:18: Importance of visionary leaders during moments of national identity crisis.

Suzanne sits down with Broadway actor, Michael Andreaus, who explores his connection to the word, “Legacy”. We are thrilled that Michael agreed to chat with us during Black History Month and share his experiences as a black man in this current political climate. “Legacy” is a powerful and explorative episode that everyone should listen to. We hope you are moved and inspired by Michael’s journey.

About Michael Andreaus:

Michael Andreaus is an actor, born in Atlanta, GA. He grew up in Atlanta and Oklahoma City, and he graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma. Upon moving to New York, he was cast in the Netflix limited series "When They See Us" and Off-Broadway, before being cast in "A Soldier's Play" on Broadway. He is currently playing Otis Williams in the First National Tour of "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations".

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There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.

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Populism has been at the center of academic and non-academic discussions over the past century and one may argue that there has been an upsurge in populist movements in recent times, often with prominent religious ideals determining the course of political thought. Is populism, then, the source of politics in religion, or does political theology beat at the heart of populism? 

In this episode, Dr. Ulrich Schmiedel, Lecturer in Theology, Politics and Ethics at the University of Edinburgh, and Dr. Joshua Ralston, Reader in Christian-Muslim Relations at the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh, help listeners find answers to these questions with respect to Europe and America through a discussion of their book "The Spirit of Populism: Political Theologies in Polarized Times."

Guest: Dr. Joshua Ralston and Dr. Ulrich Schmiedel
Host: Leigh Giangreco 

Pastor Brady Boyd took over New Life Church, whose previous pastor experienced a highly publicized moral failure. Bringing the church back to health would be an uphill battle. That's when disaster struck. A shooter entered the church and killed two members after services. "It was the darkest day of my life," says Brady Boyd.

In this episode of the Church InTension podcast, Dr. Jon Chasteen talks to Brady Boyd about how the church survived and is now thriving. Recorded in early 2020, this podcast talks about creating a culture of health in a polarized political climate.

Our political correspondent and friend, Liz, sits down with us and walks us through the current political climate. It sucks, it's sad, it makes us feel too many feels but we're here to walk you through this. 

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Do you think the current political climate is impacting our mental health..., or are you living under a rock? If you are living under a rock, do you have room for a few more?  Just kidding, sort of.
There's been a surge of requests for therapists due to stress, anxiety and relationship troubles due to the current political situation. Social media sites are saturated with tribal and reductive back-and-forths that only increase our individual and collective sense of angst. Long-term friendships have dissolved, marriages have ended, Twitter is a battlefield and toxic stress is the name of the game. In short, we've come a long way, baby.
In this episode, Dr. Eeks chats with Gabriel Nathan, chief editor of OC87 Recovery Stories, about the state of our mental health in the current political climate, why our interactions are toxic and broken, and what can be done to move us towards recovery.   
 Be mindful that specific people and events are mentioned in this podcast, and though not the intent, some things mentioned might offend or anger you. Erin and Gabe have different political opinions, but let this serve as a fair warning to those whose blood pressure rises when politics comes up. 

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*   Learn four ways to have a civil political discussion with someone with whom you disagree.

*   Learn how to talk politics when you and your family member are on opposites side of the political spectrum.

*   Learn what researchers have discovered about how terrorists think and how can this help us with our own heated discussions.

*   How does hate affect the brain?

*   Are love and hate opposite sides of the same coin?

*   Can the stress caused by disagreeing over politics get passed on to future generations ?

*   How can listening to understand (rather than to persuade) foster more civil discussions?

Guest Neill Clark shares his experiences about trying to have political discussions with family, friends and neighbors that foster understanding.   Neill explains how the skills he has learned as an attorney have sometimes hurt his efforts to have meaningful conversations.  Dr. Alexandra and Neill together suggest ways we can connect with and engage those with whom we disagree.

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