Why the Left and the Right should have a few drinks and talk. An experienced professional who spent years working public policy matters at the local, state and federal level talks about how our system is malfunctioning and the simple solutions that we need to employ to fix it.
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Main Street Moxie: Stories from small-town founders and entrepreneurs told by students and faculty at Franklin College
Franklin College Department of Economics, Business, and Accounting and the Kite Shop at Franklin College
Hear stories from the builders, dreamers, adventurers, and founders that knit communities together with businesses big and small. Whether it's a corner shop, a B2B agency, a nonprofit, or a high-powered startup on the rise, you'll hear about the ideas, the journeys, the challenges, and the victories from real people who make our small towns special. Periodic special editions will focus on student entrepreneurs at Franklin College and surrounding schools, as well as other programs around Indi ...
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This podcast is for anyone interested in modern British political history from 1945 to 2010. The focus is generally going to be more on domestic policy and I plan to either interview someone knowledgeable each episode, or use a book, documentary etc as some fodder for discussion. My personal interest in this comes from being a longstanding modern British history enthusiast, with an interest in UK domestic affairs over the recent past. My rough aim is to put out a podcast every two months, bu ...
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15. A History of BBC Election Night Broadcasting - Crossover with The British Broadcasting Century Podcast
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Main Street Moxie rolls on with Steve Park of Park Embroidery Design in Greenwood, Indiana! Hosts Troy and Lennon chat with Steve about the starts, stops, and restarts in growing a business, and what he sees as needs for the community. Park Embroidery Designs contact information here: yellowpages.com/indianapolis-in/mip/park-embroidery-designs-4820…
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After an editing hiatus, Main Street Moxie is back with Teri Bair from A Trophy Business in Franklin, Indiana! Finn and Jon chat with Teri about her hometown roots, starting the business, and what she likes about working in Johnson County. Find A Trophy Business on Jeff Street in Franklin, and learn more here: https://www.franklincoc.org/a-trophy-b…
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It's a sweet double feature this week as Nic and Asher sit down with Christina Fletcher of home goods and creative shop Possibilities and Whitney Ackerson of Norma Jean's Pastries, both located in Franklin, Indiana. Find Norma Jean's here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Norma+Jean's+Pastries/ Explore Possibilities here: https://shoppossibilities…
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Brayden and Jordan sit down with Johnny Rees of Rees Restoration to talk about the hustle of starting a new business in the trades. Learn more about Rees Restoration here: https://www.reesrestorationindy.net/ == These recordings are made possible by the Engaged Learning team at Franklin College, which includes the offices of career and professional…
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This week's guest is found on the literal Main Street — happens to be Jefferson Street here in Franklin; lots of Founding Father names around here — in an antique shop next to a retired train station. Julie Stewart of Salvage Sisters Antique Market is a local establishment unto herself, and Riley and Zach dive into her story with all its twists and…
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Episode two is a tour de force of the entrepreneurial spirit with Rye Von of Art Haus Balloon Company, with more "Wait, what!?" moments than I could keep track of. Join students Trey and Joshua as they help weave together the story of the founder who went to a trade convention and quit her job on the spot to try something new. Learn more about Art …
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We couldn't have asked for a better first episode than this one where Amirah, Kearsley, and Jacqueline talk with Kari Kermode, Kearsley's mom and founder and owner of Style Dance Academy in Franklin, Indiana. Learn more about Style Dance Academy here: http://www.styledanceacademy.com/ Kearsley's involvement with the family business has been written…
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Welcome to a new pod series from Franklin College: A small, private, liberal arts school in the heart of America’s heartland, in this in-between world of being just 20 minutes from Indianapolis, one of the country’s 25 largest cities, and what you may lovingly refer to as the middle of nowhere. Franklin is the second-largest town or city in Indiana…
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"In stage one, we say nothing is going to happen. Stage two, we say something may be about to happen, but we should do nothing about it. In stage three, we say that maybe we should do something about it, but there’s nothing we can do. .....Stage four, we say maybe there was something we could have done, but it’s too late now.” I'm joined by 'my rig…
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What are the common myths about the conflict in Northern Ireland? Is understanding history a barrier to peace building in the country, or a vital part of it? And finally, what are the prospects for Irish unification in future? I was joined by Dr Thomas Leahy, Dr Eleanor Leah Williams and Dr Jonathan Kirkup for a full roundtable conversation on all …
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John Major was prime minister for longer than the last five we've had in the UK. What were his politics? Were they little more than Thatcherism with some of the hard edges taken off; or did he represent a more significant shift of the political dial. Thanks to Dr Ben Williams for joining me on this one to unpick these questions (and a few more besi…
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Both Smith and Gaitskell died suddenly and never gained political office. What do they tell us about how the Labour party remembers its lost leaders? What might have happened if they had both lived? And finally, where are they best placed on the spectrum of political opinion in the Labour Party? In this episode I'm joined by Dr Martin Farr, Senior …
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What is the often overlooked role that the EU played in Northern Ireland peacebuilding? What were the challenges of the EU getting buy-in from the Northern Irish community and how were these tackled? What lessons can be learnt from this for other peacebuilding initiatives? For this episode I was very grateful to be joined by Dr Giada Lagana, lectur…
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Why are by-elections called; what myths and misconceptions surround them; and how much do they shed light on the national political picture? I was grateful to be joined by Marc Collinson for this episode - lecturer in contemporary politics and history at Bangor University - to tackle these questions and many more. Hope you enjoy the discussion! Rec…
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I'm very grateful to Ieuan Franklin - lecturer in History and Politics at Bournemouth University - for joining me on this one. In this episode, we talk about the Rock Against Racism movement of the late 1970s. What was the National Front and why did its followers join it? How did Rock Against Racism get started and challenge the National Front's rh…
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I'm delighted to be joined on this one by Ollie Webb-Carter, host of The Aspects of History Podcast. In this crossover episode, we take on the hefty topic of The Falklands War. How did Britain get drawn into a war on a small set of islands 8000 miles away? How did the conflict play domestically in Britain - both in the House of Commons, the media, …
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Why did the Labour Party lose the 1983 election and what changes did the party make to put itself back on the path to recovery? We're joined by another real expert on the period for this episode - associate professor Danny Rye from Liverpool Hope University - to tackle these questions and more! Reading Suggestions Drucker, H.M., (1979) Doctrine and…
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Ever wonder how political campaigns have transformed over the years? Discover how political marketing has embraced corporate strategies, as we analyse the image management and PR tactics of iconic leaders like Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. Learn about how the introduction of television altered politicians' presentations and the roles played by …
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What if we told you that the often overlooked aspect of party finance plays a critical role in shaping British politics? As we dive into the historical landscape of political funding, our guest Justin Fisher from Brunel University brings his 35 years of expertise in political science to help us unravel the complexities and motivations behind politi…
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“Economics are the method, the object is to change the soul” - Margaret Thatcher (1981) What were the various tensions and contradictions between free markets and social conservatism in the 1980s? How did these manifest in the culture, music, and media of the time? In this episode, I’m joined by author and historian Alwyn Turner to ponder these que…
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2. Special advisors - with Dr Athanassios Gouglas
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In this episode we hear from Dr Athanassios Gouglas on the subject of special advisors. Dr Gouglas is a politics lecturer at the university of Exeter and you can find out more about his research here: https://politics.exeter.ac.uk/staff/gouglas/ In the coversation we cover why special advisors came into being, the benefits and tensions they produce…
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This episode has Dr Chris Kirkland joining the podcast to speak on crises in the 1970s, with a particular focus on their link to the Labour Party. Chris is a lecturer in politics at York St John University and has published monographs comparing crises in modern British Politics and exploring how crises have shaped the UK Labour party’s economic ide…
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Eisenhower's insightful warnings about the future Threat from scientific - technical elite Population bust Scientific - technical elite has been failing at predictions for over 50 yearsPor Franklin Rye
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Political Spirits Ep 145 - How to Stop Big Tech, Contractor Grade Fathers & Beauty with Wisdom
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Common carrier approach to stop big tech They don't make fathers like they used to Beauty pageant contestant destroys the woke leftPor Franklin Rye
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Political Spirits Ep 144 - MSNBC Promotes Antifa Lies & What Hollywood Must Do to Save Itself
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MSNBC Touts Disgraceful Antifa Promotion from the Lincoln Project MSNBC Anchor Brian Williams lowers his reputation even further Are cinemas doomed? What Hollywood must do to save itselfPor Franklin Rye
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Political Spirits Ep 143 - Red States Push Back Hard on Biden, Beef Attack & Mare of Easttown
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Biden Admin pressures banks to drop coal customers and red states play hardball Biden wants to take away your burgers and steaks Mare of Easttown reviewPor Franklin Rye
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Political Spirits Ep 142 - Outstanding Interview with Michael Johns, Conservative Writer & Analyst
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Origin of Tea Party Future of Trump & Republican Party Entrenched bureaucracy China unfair trade Election integrity bills Election auditsPor Franklin Rye
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Political Spirits Ep 141 - Incredible UFO Revelations & A Comedian's Astute Observation About the Constitution
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UFO & UAP revelations are groundbreaking June UFO report coming - what it will reveal Vintage Hollywood Squares comedian Paul Lynde interprets the Constitution CT girl recounts unfair competition from transgender athletesPor Franklin Rye
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Biden want higher gas prices Biden wants to end suburbs No more single family housing Zoning restrictions in infrastructure bill The left opposes freedom and individualityPor Franklin Rye
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Political Spirits Ep 139 - Rayshard Brooks Death - Officer Rolfe Reinstated, Syracuse University Smacked by Court
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Signs Courts and Other Entities pushing Back Against Politicised Rulings Officer Rolfe Reinstated in Atlanta Court Overturns Syracuse University Fraternity SuspensionPor Franklin Rye
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Federal unemployment supplements causing labor shortages Why the Democrats want them Perverse incentives for Democrats to tank the economyPor Franklin Rye
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Columbus shooting coverage was dishonest, outrageous & corrupt Will the Republicans win midterms and Presidential elections Trump or DeSantis Transgender athleticsPor Franklin Rye
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Reasons Democrats Filed Court Packing Bill Democrats threaten SCOTUS Is there evidence west coast of the US is coming to its senses? Recall election in SeattlePor Franklin Rye
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Chauvin prosecution stumbles & most media fails to report Chauvin could be acquitted Media reports only what fits the narrative Appellate court found 15 minutes of prone restraint resulting in death to not be excessive forcePor Franklin Rye
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Political Spirits Ep 134 - Colorado Wants to Decriminalize Crime in School, Vermont Race Based Vaccine
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Absurd legislation in CO likely to pass and decriminalize even violent crime in school Vermont Covid vaccine eligibility based on race Dr Seuss Sneetches story in VermontPor Franklin Rye
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Political Spirits Ep 133 - Biden Press Conference Embarrassment, New Georgia Election Law & Covid Travels
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Biden brain to mouth connection in question Biden deterioration Georgia Election Law changed Covid restrictions on the roadPor Franklin Rye
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Political Spirits Ep 132 - State Capitol Funny Stories, Biden Stumble & Covid by Movie Quotes
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Florida Capitol humor Legislative bars Biden triple stumble Evaluating Covid response through movie quotesPor Franklin Rye
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Political Spirits Ep 131 - Kamala Mask Slip, Nevada Socialism Slide & Scottish Authoritarianism
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Subtle communication loss from masks Another Biden malfunction Kamala's thoughts behind the mask Nevada Dems descent into Socialism Scottish authoritarian proposalPor Franklin Rye
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Biden won't take questions Covid Bill incentivizes bad govt policy London Mayoral Candidate Fox attacks woke policyPor Franklin Rye
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Political Spirits Ep 129 - Appalling Video Shows Leadership Class Disconnect, plus CPAC Rumor Revealed
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Big CPAC Rumor Revealed DeSantis & Trump CPAC World Economic Forum Appalling Video 2018 was turnaround year for salariesPor Franklin Rye
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Rush Limbaugh tribute Interview with Editor of University of Chicago Conservative student paper Chicago Thinker Conservatives on Campus Suppression of speech on campus Diversity of thought Republican divisions on campusPor Franklin Rye
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Political Spirits Ep 127 - Impeachment Movie Scene, Journalism Returns & China Population Crash
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Trump Impeachment Win Impeachment as a movie scene from Planes, Trains & Automobiles Ducklo resigns Is Journalism back? China population plungingPor Franklin Rye
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Impeachment is unjustified and unconstitutional Stripping MTG of her committee assignments will blow back on Democrats after coming elections Dems who've said worse than MTG Hollywood is blacklisting againPor Franklin Rye
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Wild ride on the market for Gamestop Establishment protecting the hedge funds Will Trump Run? Hopeful Republican futurePor Franklin Rye
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Biden Inauguration Speech Biden isn't really seeking unity What Biden should have said America's history should unite us, not divide usPor Franklin Rye
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Political Spirits Ep 123 - Impeachment & 14th Amendment Absurdity, Political Mean Girls & Tiki Trauma
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Impeachment Trial after Trump leave office would be absurd Crazy attempt to expel Cruz & Hawley under 14th Amdt Democrats are The Plastics in movie Mean Girls SJW objection to Tiki drinksPor Franklin Rye
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Trump forced off Twitter and Facebook Parler under attack from Big Tech Left looking to punish Trump supporters Capitol Building attackedPor Franklin Rye
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Ted Cruz & other Senators request Electoral Commission & 10 day delay to investigate election fraud Push for 12 day delay for state legislatures to investigate election Why can't we analyze Covid risk correctly?Por Franklin Rye
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Andy Ngo lawsuit against Antifa reinstated Conservatives and traditionalists must keep up the fight Christian doesn't give up with Amazon and wins Christmas cards and the culture warPor Franklin Rye
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