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The Theory of Change Podcast showcases topics relevant to counselors and counselor educators. The host of this podcast discusses counseling theory, social/cultural issues, and the working dynamics of the modern practitioner. Guests are leading thinkers and practitioners in counseling and related fields that exemplify excellence in their respective disciplines. Host: Dr. Alfredo Palacios Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The University of Colorado Colorado Springs. E ...
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Für alle, die Politik nicht nur verstehen, sondern verändern wollen: Katrin Beushausen und Antonia Becher planen bei Campact Kampagnen - und blicken hier auf aktuelle politische Ereignisse. Gemeinsam mit Gästen diskutieren sie: Wie können wir uns einmischen - für mehr Gerechtigkeit, lebendige Demokratie und einen intakten Planeten?
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it’s not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Rules for next week's presidential debate rules are set 02:12 — Kamala Harris campaign seems to realize mainstream media never actually questions Trump 09:30 — New fake Tim Walz scandal: He threw up as a kid during road…
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How Alabama Representative Marilyn Lands Ran on Reproductive Rights & Flipped a Red District
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Alabama Representative Marilyn Lands, made headlines earlier this year when she defeated a Republican in a special election, and flipped a red district—a district that Trump had previously won by a large margin. And she did it by sharing her own abortion story. Lands joins me to discuss that election, her upcoming legislative goals, as well as, how…
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The Christian right has made sex political, along with everything else
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Episode Summary Everywhere you look, the radical Christian right is on the march trying to ban abortion, birth control, pornography, and books that they think are insufficiently pure, or insufficiently deferential to their beliefs. Obviously, trying to force everyone to live according to their religion is a huge motivating factor for far-right Chri…
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Trump enrages veterans making campaign ad in Army cemetery 12:22 — Terrified of women voting, Trump pretends he will support reproductive rights 16:45 — RFK Junior waited too long to drop out, will remain on ballots in…
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J.D .Vance's Weird Worldview Doesn't Align with American Women But Does Align with Project 2025: A Conversation with Debbie Cox Bultan
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Debbie Cox Bultan, the CEO of the NewDEAL, discusses J.D. Vance's harmful worldview as it relates to women, and how his view aligns perfectly with the dark, oppressive vision Project 2025 lays out for women's lives. From this Episode: Debbie Cox Bultan's podcast: An Honorable Profession The NewDEAL Leaders Listen to All Electorette Episodes https:/…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it’s not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — RFK Junior endorses Trump to help him with his weirdness problem 06:09 — Tulsi Gabbard ends fake l…
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it's not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Kamala Harris and Democrats wrap convention while Matt fails to find Mike Lindell in Chicago 06:17 — Right-wing sickos attacked Tim Walz's son for loving his dad 12:27 — Michelle Obama is done with the going high stuff …
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Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention: A Conversation with Representative Shontel Brown of Ohio
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Representative Shontel Brown of Ohio discusses her key legislation, including the U-FIGHT Act: The Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health and Treatment Act, as well as, proposed legislation to minimize the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on all U.S. elections. From this Episode: U-FIGHT Act: The Uterine Fibroid Interve…
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Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention: A Conversation with Representative Lauren Underwood
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Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago: Representative Lauren Underwood joins The Electorette to discuss a new resolution (Resolution 1386) just introduced by Democrats to counter the Republican's Project 2025, and its dark vision for the country. Underwood also discusses the Momnibus Act, Vice President Kamala Harris's s…
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Author, and award-winning political strategist, Atima Omara, joins me to discuss the energy and enthusiasm behind Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's campaign. We discuss whether this energy will translate to more trust and support for women candidates in the future, particularly Black women, and other women of color who run for office. We …
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Project 2025 co-author exposed saying Trump still supports the extreme group 08:47 — Republicans are telling Trump to stick to policy, but that won't work 13:08 — Adding creep JD Vance wasn't enough strange jerks for T…
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Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, the Executive Director of Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC), discusses November ballot measures, particularly initiatives that will expand abortion access in states where abortion has been restricted or banned. We also discuss how ballot measures allow ordinary citizens an avenue to transform their communities.…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it’s not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Trump is spiraling as his fortunes keep falling 03:08 — Jealous Trump concocts AI lie about Kamala…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community Episode Summary In public opinion surveys, people who are gay and lesbian tend to overwhelmingly back the Democratic party. According to Gallup, 83 percent of both groups identify or lean toward Democrats. This seems like such an obvious preference given the Republica…
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.” You can follow our guest Amanda Marcotte at Salon and on Twitter Audio Chapters 00:00 — Tim Walz has expanded the enthusiasm for Kamala Harris's ticket 10:02 — Kamala Harris's big crowds are making Trump jealous and petty 15:58 — Almost all …
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Leader Fentrice Driskell of the Florida House of Representatives discusses Florida's extreme abortion law, which earlier this year banned abortion at 6 weeks — before most women know they're pregnant. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, as there is an initiative on the Florida ballot this November, which, if passed, could significantl…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Jenna Ellis, ex-Trump attorney will cooperate with Arizona fake electors case 01:57 — Trump cower…
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.” You can follow our guest Amanda Marcotte at Salon and on Twitter Audio Chapters 00:00 — Kamala Harris has moved ahead of Donald Trump in polls 03:26 — Trump says Kamala Harris "became black" 10:16 — Rachel Scott of ABC shocked Trump by not c…
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How Republicans are making the internet a safe space for misinformation
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Episode Summary Less than five years ago, studying online rumors and misinformation wasn’t a controversial job. It most definitely is now, however, thanks to a powerful group of reactionary politicians and activists who have realized that improving the quality of our political discourse has a negative effect on their electoral chances. We now live …
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Award-winning activist and author, Soraya Chemaly, discusses her new book, The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma, and dismantles long-standing notions about what resilience is, while challenging us to rethink how we employ resilience as a source of grit and strength both within ourselves and for others. From t…
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Dr. Regina Davis Moss, the CEO & President of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, discusses the urgency of advocating for reproductive justice ahead of this election, the organizations decision to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president, and the history of the Reproductive Justice movement which marks it…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 0:00 — Everyone knows Republicans are weird and creepy, and now everyone is actually saying it 04:15 — Re…
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Disinformation is everywhere, but what can actually be done about it?
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Episode Summary By necessity, monitoring and debunking disinformation has become a much bigger part of journalism and academia in recent years, but oftentimes the important work that people are doing on these matters is missing the larger context. It is certainly worth reporting the truth when politicians, businesses, and activists lie about things…
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Republicans are flailing trying to attack Kamala Harris 03:56 — Ted Cruz says she can’t have his cheeseburger 06:22 — Speaker Mike Johnson begs Republicans not to make racist and sexist attacks against Harris 07:34 — O…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Joe Biden reset the 2024 race by dropping out 03:58 — Kamala Harris raised $81 million in her fir…
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Can Donald Trump actually get more Black people to vote for him?
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Episode Summary It's just over three months before Election Day and President Joe Biden is behind his Republican opponent, Donald Trump, in most public opinion polls. One of the biggest reasons this is happening is that Biden seems to be getting much less than the 85 percent support from Black Americans that Democrats typically do. Just how much le…
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This Doomscroll episode is a condensed audio version of a video livestream. As usual, it’s not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 0:00 — Introduction 00:34 — Disclosure that Trump shooter was Republican put a damper on the RNC this year 06:01 — Hulk Hogan rips up American flag shirt to support Trump 08:24 — NBC hosts fall for Trump's soft-pedaling of …
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Donald Trump assassination attempt inspires thousands of conspiracy theories 05:00 — Accused shoo…
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio, and as per usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Kamala Harris starting to outperform Joe Biden in polls as pressure builds on president 13:01 — Trump expected to unveil vice presidential running mate at Republican convention next week 19:13 — Republicans adopt fake …
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After centuries of objectification, women are finally taking control of their sexualities
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Episode Summary The “Sexual Revolution” started more than 60 years ago, but in a lot of ways, having complete control over your own choices when it comes to dating, sex, and family is only just now becoming a reality for many people. That’s particularly true for women since far-right Republicans have continuously rejected the idea that abortion and…
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Are Our Fears About Artificial Intelligence Unfounded & How Should Legislators Protect Us: A Conversation with Prof. Emily M. Bender and Dr. Alex Hanna
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Professor Emily M. Bender, and sociologist Dr. Alex Hanna discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence and whether our government can protect us from its potential harms via legislation, and regulation. We also discuss the sociological harms of AI, as well as the environmental impact. Lastly, Professor Bender discusses the reaction to a paper she …
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 0:00 — Trump lies about his tight connections to radical Project 2025 08:16 — Joe Biden refuses to take c…
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This Doomscroll episode is audio-only. As usual, it’s not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 0:00 — Joe Biden's debate debacle shows that Democrats need drastic change at the top of their ticket 09:58 — Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Democratic official to say Biden should end campaign 11:11 — Legally speaking, only Kamala Harris can use money…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This audio-only episode of Doomscroll is exclusively available for paid Flux subscribers. Please support us by becoming one on Patreon or Substack. As usual, it is not “safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — Biden and Trump prep for first debate and Doomscroll will be…
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. It's not "safe for work." Audio Chapters 0:00 — Truth Social's stock in freefall after his felony convictions and share dilution announcement 03:52 — Louisiana Republicans pass law to put Ten Commandments posters in classrooms 10:03 — Steve Bannon's request for cushy federal prison den…
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How useful are the Biden-Trump polls right now?
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Episode Summary President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are facing off for the second time this year, but a number of polls have shown a surprisingly close race, despite the fact that Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies and he stands as the only president in American history to have sent an armed mob to block the certification of his electoral def…
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Trump’s debate strategy is the same as his strategy for everything else: Avoid any sort of responsibility
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This Doomscroll episode is available only to paid Flux subscribers. You can become one on Patreon or Substack. It’s “not safe for work.” Audio Chapters 00:00 — As evidence of his own senility piles up, Trump tells followers he’s considering “losing the debate on purpo…
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Episode Summary Podcasts are an increasingly important part of many Americans news and entertainment options. There are thousands of them and many of them feature guests like this one, but some of them don’t. The political dynamic of podcast guests is interesting also because it appears that people who hail from the center-left side of the aisle ar…
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How Women Keep the Country from Falling Apart: A Conversation with Professor Jessica Calarco
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Esteemed sociology professor, Jessica Calarco, discusses her new book "Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net." While other countries have an adequate social safety net, with services that include universal childcare, paid leave, and other services, America has instead locked women into this role. In this episode, Professor Cala…
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to follow our guest, David Tveite, and visit his website. Audio Chapters 00:00 — Steve Bannon finally ordered to serve jail for crime anyone else would’ve served for years ago 02:29 — Alex Jones says he'll sell InfoWars to pay Sandy Hook parents he lied about 08:19 — Donald Tru…
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Libertarian oligarchs are trying to take over San Francisco — and the country
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Episode Summary Far-right extremism is on the rise in the United States and in many other different countries and for the most part, the individuals leading these movements are Christofascist. That is, they are Christians who have a fascistic and authoritarian viewpoint. But there is another subset. And while they are not as popular or well-known, …
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What the Data Reveals About LGBTQ Voter Engagement: A conversation with GLAAD President & CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis
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GLAAD President and CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis, joins The Electorette to discuss their newly released data about LGBTQ voters, what this data reveals about LGBTQ voter engagement ahead of the election, and how anti-LGBTQ bills will not be a winning voter issue on the ballot. In our conversation, Ellis also addresses the following: Are LGBTQ voters enthu…
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to follow our guest Mona Shaikh and visit her website. Audio Chapters 0:00 — Trump finally convicted of crimes, but will low-info people realize he’s much worse than a regular politician? 06:10 — Larry Hogan, Republicans' Maryland Senate candidate, faces cancellation in party f…
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EMILYs List President, Jessica Mackler, On the Importance of Electing Pro-Choice Democratic Women
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EMILYs List president, Jessica Mackler, joins The Electorette to discuss the importance of electing pro-choice, Democratic women to office—candidates who are unapologetic advocates for reproductive rights. We also discuss how unified messaging about abortion rights, among all Democrats, will energize voters. Lastly, we discuss the crucial role Vice…
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to follow our guest Justine Barron and visit her website. Audio Chapters 00:00 — Donald Trump booed big-time at Libertarian Party convention 08:44 — Nikki Haley endorses Trump after pretending she was reluctant about it 11:30 — Minnesota Republican Senate candidate spent campai…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit plus.flux.community This bonus episode of Doomscroll is available for paid Flux subscribers. Be sure to check out the Professional Left podcast, and follow our guests, Driftglass and Bluegal on social media. Audio Chapters 00:00 — Mainstream media reporters are desperate to avoid the que…
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to check out the Professional Left podcast, and follow our guests, Driftglass and Bluegal on social media. Audio Chapters 00:00 — Jasmine Crockett and AOC take out the MAGA trash 11:46 — Right-wing SCOTUS justice Samuel Alito blames wife for flying upside-down American flag 14:…
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This Doomscroll episode is available on video as well as audio. Be sure to follow our guest, Jamilah Lemieux! Audio Chapters 0:00 — Steve Bannon loses appeal after trying to evade testifying requirements 03:23 — Rudy Giuliani fired from radio show for lying about 2020 election 06:48 — Joe Biden finally starts placing restrictions on Israel's Gaza m…
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Episode Summary Like many businesses right now, America’s news media industry is in a crisis. But what’s particularly dangerous about this crisis is that it’s one that most people don’t really know about it. A huge part of the reason why is that many journalists themselves, who are used to explaining how other parts of the world work, don’t seem to…
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In this special Doomscroll episode, Matt tells about his time working in right-wing political comedy, including constant pressure from reactionary Christian colleagues about racy jokes. The video of this discussion is available. Audio Chapters 00:00 — Introduction 02:01 — Matt's upcoming memoir 10:13 — Launching a YouTube politics show in 2007, bef…
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