Month: December 2024

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Amarica's Constitution - The Obsequious Instruments of His Pleasure

The presidential transition is always a bit fraught, as we have discussed in past episodes, but this one seems to be boundary-pushing, even for Trump.  He intends to fire the FBI director, whom he appointed, (can he do that? - we explain) and replace him with a singularly problematic bomb thrower.  He had pardoned a family criminal, and now appoints him to be ambassador to France. He prizes loyalty to him above all, it seems, but is there a place for competence? And we have more on the withdrawal of Gaetz and his strange resignations. Speaking of resignations, a judge in Ohio has thrown yet another resigning twist our way. This episode was recorded prior to the Hunter Biden pardon, which will be discussed in a later episode. CLE credit is available from podcast.njsba.com.

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It Could Happen Here - What’s Happening in Syria

James speaks to Wladimir van Wilgenburg about recent changes in the Syrian Civil war, what this means for the democratic project in North East Syria and how to find good information on the conflict online. 

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CBS News Roundup - 12/03/2024 | World News Roundup Late Edition

After declaring martial law, South Korean President rescinds the order. Chinese national arrested in California for allegedly supplying military equipment and more to North Korea. President-elect Trump's pick for Defense Secretary continues making rounds among Senators on Capitol Hill. CBS News Correspondent Jennifer Keiper with tonight's World News Roundup.

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This Machine Kills - Patreon Preview – 382. Don’t Fetishize the AI Hype

We chat about Ed’s brilliant critical review of the new book AI Snake Oil and talk about the shortcomings of analysis that are so focused on demystifying the hype about what AI can do that the hype becomes the only thing that matters. We sharpen our own critique by sparring with this interesting and thoughtful — but also limited and naive — critique of AI. Rather than treating hype as the root of all evil in tech — and thus framing our solutions to AI harms as a technical exercise of discerning snake oil from real cures — we must push further to attack the material foundations of the AI industry. Pre-order Jathan’s new book! https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520398078/the-mechanic-and-the-luddite ••• AI Scams Are the Point https://newrepublic.com/article/188313/artifical-intelligence-scams-propaganda-deceit Subscribe to hear more analysis and commentary in our premium episodes every week! https://www.patreon.com/thismachinekills Hosted by Jathan Sadowski (www.x.com/jathansadowski) and Edward Ongweso Jr. (www.x.com/bigblackjacobin). Production / Music by Jereme Brown (www.x.com/braunestahl)
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The Gist - Ben Rhodes On Democrats’ Missteps

Barack Obama's Former Deputy National Security Advisor, Ben Rhodes discusses whether or not Democrats still embody what they say they stand for. The co-host of Pod Save The World and author of (among many things) a New York TImes Essay, titled "I Study Guys Like Trump. There’s a Reason They Keep Winning." Plus, Pete Hegseth's mom was pretty down on Pete Hegseth a few years ago ... and now everyone knows about it.


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Lost Debate - The Trump Education Agenda

Ravi dives into the contentious world of education policy and explores how the incoming Trump administration’s agenda could reshape America’s schools.

Andrew Clark, president of yes. every kid., and education policy expert Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute join Ravi to unpack pressing issues like the future of the U.S. Department of Education, the battle over vouchers and open enrollment policies, and the fight for student rights.

Finally, Ravi and his guests take a step back to examine how bipartisan politics, local resistance, and ideological divides have come to define our education system. Is real change possible, or will political gridlock keep schools stuck in the past?


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