Mid-atlantic - Conversations About Us, Uk And World Politics

Thom Hartmann is an American author, radio host, and progressive political commentator. Hartmann has written numerous books on a variety of topics, including American politics, economics, and the environment.He is best known for his radio show, "The Thom Hartmann Program," which airs nationally in the United States. The show focuses on political and social issues from a progressive perspective. Hartmann has also appeared on various television programs, including "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "Real Time with Bill Maher."Throughout his career, Hartmann has been a vocal advocate for progressive causes, such as income inequality, healthcare reform, and environmental sustainability. He is known for his articulate and passionate style of commentary, and he often engages with listeners and viewers in lively discussions.Thom has written a new book, The Hidden History of American Democracy: Rediscovering Humanity’s Ancient Way of Living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katherine Brodsky is a freelance writer, Katherine has also contributed to publications such as The Washington Post, WIRED, Esquire, The Guardian, Newsweek, USA Today, CNN, The Independent, Playboy Magazine, New York Magazine/Vulture, AFAR, Entertainment Weekly, USA Weekend, Mashable, Elle Canada, Backstage, MovieMaker Magazine, Montecristo, NUVO, Delta Sky Magazine, Time Out, Canadian Traveller, and many others. The rise of citizen journalism has been seen as a solution to the problems that have plagued traditional journalism in recent years. However, while it offers a more diverse range of voices and allows local voices to tell their stories, it is not necessarily a more trustworthy source of information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we speak to Scottish pundit Lesley Riddoch an award-winning broadcaster, journalist and author about Scotland's new first minister and the issues faced by the SNP.Humza Yousaf has pledged to be a "first minister for all of Scotland" after being chosen by party members to replace Nicola Sturgeon. Mr Yousaf, who had been serving as health secretary, also vowed to "kickstart" a grassroots campaign that would "ensure our drive for independence is in fifth gear".Here are some of the other issues that are looming in his in-tray:The mammoth task required fixing the problems across health and social care. More than 600,000 people are on a waiting list; A&E departments are regularly full; one in every six patients in hospital cannot get out, despite being ready to be discharged.Education: Before the pandemic, the Scottish government saw education as its defining mission. It wanted to be judged by its progress in raising attainment and helping children and young people from disadvantaged areas. Inevitabl

On this episode of Mid Atlantic, we speak to Eli Merritt author of How to Save Democracy' we explore the themes in the book, 'How to Save Democracy'. Eli talks about the key principles of democratic success, including never taking democracy for granted, and the importance of equality, inclusion, and diversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mekey Gabriel is a long-term investor who is passionate about finance, tax, investments and estate planning. She helps us today to look at the recent banking crisis across the globe.This month has seen the largest U.S. banking failure since the 2008 financial crisis when regulators closed SVB and seized its deposits, and the second largest ever with the buyout of the 167-year-old Swiss bank Credit Suisse. The SVB collapse was due to the need for it to raise $2.25 billion to shore up its balance sheet, while the Credit Suisse crisis was a result of changes in top management, questionable acquisitions, and penalization leading to a deterioration in reputation and a 10% drop in business growth. Members of the VC community have bemoaned the role that other investors played in SVB’s demise, while UBS, the biggest number one Swiss Bank, bailed out Credit Suisse at a cheap rate and wrote off the AT1 bonds worth 17 BN $. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend, Match of the Day was broadcast without presenters, pundits, or commentators after Gary Lineker was suspended from the BBC for breaching impartiality guidelines with his criticism of the government's asylum policies. In solidarity with Lineker, Ian Wright, Alan Shearer, and other pundits have refused to present the show, leading the BBC to only feature match footage. Initially, the BBC had put pressure on Lineker to agree to their terms on his future use of social media, but on Monday, the Corporation did a u-turn in the face of public pressure after Lineker's suspension had been widely criticized. This has now led to calls for BBC chair Richard Sharp to resign for his mishandling of the affair.Roifield is joined by a group of British pundits to discuss this momentous weekend in British politics, in which football, immigration policy, and free speech all collided. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bo Shuff serves as the Executive Director for DC Vote having been promoted from Director of Advocacy in June of 2017. Bo has spent the last twenty years on the front lines of both electoral and advocacy politics. From being a member of the Gore election team in Florida in 2000 to being on the staff of HRC from the Lawrence decision through the 2006 Marriage Amendments, Bo somehow finds himself engaged in some of the hottest political moments. In addition to organizational advocacy work his electoral efforts led to a progressive majority in the Washington State Senate and, as Campaign Manager, the election of Mayor Muriel Bowser. He joined DC Vote in 2016 with an eye to achieving full equality for the residents of the 51st State, Washington DC.https://www.dcvote.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leslie HerodThe first openly gay, Black person elected to the Colorado state legislature. She was first elected in 2016 and most recently re-elected for a fourth and final term to the Colorado State House of Representatives - representing House district eight. During the 2021 legislative session, Herod was appointed to the state's coveted Joint Budget Committee. During the previous session, Herod was vice-chair of the Judiciary Committee. She's now a mayoral candidate in Denver. The election is on April 4, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From fundraising, field operations, public relations, and digital strategy, Zee Cohen-Sanchez and her team at Sole Strategies support Democratic candidates running for office. Roifield speaks to her about her ethos and what is needed for messaging and success for prospective politicians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guests of Mid Atlantic give their thoughts on the events of 2022. We are Joined by Laura Babcock, Doug Levy, Greg Satell, Pytor Kurzan, Emma Burnell, Steve O'Neil, Mike Holden, Jarett Kobeck, David Volodzko, Amy Everett, and Iain Dale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roifield speaks to Logan Phillips from RacetotheWH which uses data to predict elections and tracks the latest polling in both general elections and primary races. They've proven to be one of the most accurate election forecasters in the nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guests today are Moj Mahdra a founding member of the Iranian Diaspora Collective, which was just created in response to the Iranian uprisings and Helen Kamali an Iranian-American and Co-Founder of The Azadi Co which is a streetwear for freedom project that donates funds to Iran-centric charities. Human Rights activists in Iran claim that At least 470 people have been killed since the demonstrations began and more than 18,000 have been arrested. We ask if these protests will topple the regime of the Ayatollah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georgia U.S. Senate Runoff Election ResultsSenator Raphael Warnock defeated his challenger, Herschel Walker, a former football star and Trump-backed Republican, in the Georgia runoff what does this mean for the Democrats and the Republicans and 2024? The 2021 UK CensusEngland and Wales are now minority Christian countries, the UK census reveals. Data also shows Leicester and Birmingham have become the UK’s first ‘minority majority cities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Trump announces 2024 run, some in the GOP do their best to look away.Former acting Trump chief of staff Mick Mulvaney — Mulvaney was skeptical in a CNN interview, saying, “I think he’s the only Republican who could lose.” Former vice president Mike Pence — With characteristic vagueness, Pence told ABC and the Times that “I think we’ll have better choices.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we published the podcast Congree Dem 182 -7  +5 206 Rep 218 to win 388 of 435 races calledSenate Dem* 48 +1  -1 48 Rep 51 to win 32 of 35 races calledThe red wave didn’t happen,’ says Biden as the Senate race remains tight. What does the result mean for the GOP, Biden, and Trump. Has the American electorate changed, with Gen x and Gen Z voters, and how much of a factor was Roe vs Wade on the turnout? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Malcontent News has emerged as one of the best platforms for Russia-Ukraine War Updates. It is a truth-based, fact-checked update on events happening on and off the battlefield in Ukraine. Roifield speaks to David David Obelcz about Malcontent and its rise in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here to speak with us now about the matter is Guy Mitchell, the author of Global Warming: The Great Deception – The Triumph of Dollars and Politics Over Science and Why You Should Care. He recently wrote an op-ed titled The Deindustrialization of the European Union which delves deeply into this subject, so his expertise is certainly welcome here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roifield speaks to UK, political pundit, Paul Duddridge and Steve O’Neil ex, LibDem staffer to reflect on the last week in UK politics. Are we seeing a realignment of British politics, which will divide the Conservative party? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roifield speaks to a star-studded panel who document the last 24 hours in UK politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to the type of content posted on social media, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree that Congress needs to act. But the bipartisan accord doesn't extend much farther than that. Democratic politicians want more content moderation, and Republican politicians want less content moderation.Roifield speaks to Adam Kovacevich of the Chamber of Progress about how our attitudes are evolving around online and politically and culturally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.