In this wide-ranging interview with Shaun Johnson - University of Kansas, Geography Department - Bill and Shaun discuss political polls. Are they getting more accurate? Less accurate?  They also discuss the politics of abortion, the elusive “youth vote,” Kansas, Florida, North Carolina, Swing states, and much more.  How did they fit all of that into one podcast???

Irish Perspective on Israel-Palestinian War: Exclusive Interview with Dr. Tomás Mac Conmara & Ms. Eimear Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh. Dr. Mac Conmara is an oral historian and lecturer at University College Cork  (UCC) in Ireland.  He has received numerous awards, including recognition from Ireland’s President. In the United States, he lectured at the Milwaukee Irish Festival and was a Fellow at the University of Massachusetts.  He has visited the West Bank and has met with the Palestinians and students from the University of Jerusalem. Ms. Mhaoldomhnaigh is a microbiologist at UCC. She has volunteered in Bethlehem and traveled around the West Bank visiting refugee camps. During her time there, she met with different organisations and groups, working in different areas, such as women’s advocacy groups, BDS, journalism, and law. Bill asks Tomás and Eimear about how the Irish people and government are approaching the current war. They discuss a wide range of topics, including the resignation of the Taoiseach, the Biden administration, the Troubles, Starbucks, Charles Stewart Parnell, the Origins of boycotts, settlements, and the path forward for the Palestinian people. How did they fit all of that into one podcast?             For more information: https://research.ucc.ie/profiles/A005/tomas.macconmara@ucc.ie https://praxisucc.ie/ https://academicsforpalestine.org/2024/03/11/ucc-statement-on-the-war-in-gaza/

Vice President Kamala Harris: An Exclusive Interview with Ms. Elaina Plott Calabro. Elaina is a staff writer at The Atlantic, and the only reporter to interview Vice President Harris in the official residence and travel with her abroad. Bill and Elaina discuss her insights about the Vice President, approval ratings, talents, personality, etc. What role have the President and the West Wing had? They also discuss Vice President Al Gore, Secretary Clinton, George Wallace, the Birch Society, and Elaina’s experience at CPAC.  How did they fit all of that into one podcast?   For More Information: https://www.theatlantic.com/   https://www.theatlantic.com/author/elaina-plott/

In this wide-ranging interview, Bill and Brad discuss his book: Campus Misinformation: The Real Threat to Free Speech in American Higher Education They discuss trigger warnings, safe spaces, Viktor Orbán, Ron DeSantis, Christopher Rufo, Bill Maher, free speech on campuses, and what is happening on college campuses throughout the U.S.   For More Information: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/campus-misinformation-9780197531273?cc=us&lang=en&   https://cas.la.psu.edu/people/bradford-vivian/

After 100 days of way, in this exclusive interview, Bill asks Mohammad about the current state of affairs in the West Bank and what daily life is like for him and others living there.   Mohammad Othman is the Executive Director of Skateqilya, a nonprofit organization he started in the West Bank to help children have some positive recreation.   For more information:  https://www.skateqilya.org

Unedited (PG13) and unscripted. In part 2 of this end-of-the-year discussion, Bill and Tom discuss marijuana, cheap wine, the secret to how to live a healthy, drug-free life, theatre, Tom’s film pics, listening, Julia Child, Killers of the Flower Moon, George Santos, ALL CAPS, Lady Pearl, Tom’s deep and shallow wisdom, and other stuff. For more information: Tom Miller’s play: Audience: https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/reviews/audience https://millerworks.weebly.com/

Bill and Tom discuss theatre, culture, arts, philosophy, politics, the best restaurants in Denmark and upstate New York, Bass, the science of laughter, smog, meditation, why Tom does not like the term “foodie,” and almost everything else. Unedited (PG13) and unscripted. For more information:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP1fwjsWutg   https://millerworks.weebly.com/

Bill and Dr. Yuliana discuss the current war in Gaza, Indonesian elections, how the Indonesia Supreme Court compares to the U.S. Supreme Court, Indonesia’s role in peacekeeping around the globe, why voter turnout is higher in Indonesia than in the U.S., why Americans should visit Indonesia, water, and much more. How did they fit all of that into one podcast? For More Information: https://kemlu.go.id/havana/en https://kemlu.go.id/washington/en

Bill interviews Dr. Mindy M. Chen, Director, Dolores Huerta Labor Institute, Los Angeles Community College District.   Bill and Dr. Chen discuss the status of organized labor in the United States today. Their wide-ranging conversation includes a brief history of the labor movement, current labor activity, strikes in California, and what the future might look like for organized labor in the U.S. How did they fit all of that into one podcast?   For more information:   The Dolores Huerta Labor Institute (DHLI) https://www.laccd.edu/about/dhli   Cornell labor action tracker: up-to-date labor actions throughout the U.S. https://striketracker.ilr.cornell.edu   UCLA IRLE and Labor Center. Information on the current Labor Movement https://irle.ucla.edu/

Bill and Wayne discuss Wayne’s new book: Lies with a Straight Face: Exposing the Cranks and Cons Inside the ‘Ex-Gay’ Industry.   The book was just released on October 11 at a pivotal moment when the Religious Right is rebooting the destructive “ex-gay” message and the Supreme Court considers whether to weigh in on laws banning conversion therapy for minors.     To order the book https://linktr.ee/lieswithastraightface   More Information: https://truthwinsout.org/     https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/10/06/investigation-divorce-records-portray-ex-gay-activist-as-violent/

Bill and Moshe discuss what happened on Saturday, what things are like in Israel today, and what will likely happen next. Based on his extensive experience working for peace, Moshe provides important context and solutions for peace.   For more information: Israelis & Palestinians for Peace שָׁלוֹם سَلَام  IP4P https://www.facebook.com/groups/293225482182001 The Israeli Peace NGO Forum: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceNGO.IL

Bill talks with Donald Cohen, co-author, along with Allen Mikaelian, of The Privatization of Everything.   Bill and David discuss the politics of COIVD, parking meters, dorm rooms, prisons, and water. What is a public good?  Who privatized more, President Reagan or Clinton?  How did they fit all of that into one podcast? The Privatization of Everything https://thenewpress.com/books/privatization-of-everything https://inthepublicinterest.org/

Who’s up, who’s down, and who gives a sh*t?  Bill weighs on current “news” regarding the 2024 Presidential election. He discusses the primary candidates, polls, delegate rules, Trump’s economic policies, and so much more. He cuts to the chase in 18 minutes. This will not be the most wasted 18 minutes of your life.  We promise.

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/

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/

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.

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?

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

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?

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