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NEW EPISODE! We’ve all heard about how divided America is today. At least that’s what we’re being told. You only need to watch five minutes of cable news and you’ll hear about how one political party is trashing another - calling them the enemy or a grave threat to democracy. Voter enthusiasm for leading candidates is low, and many people we speak with are asking if these two very old male candidates are the best options our country of more than three hundred and thirty million can produce. The last Congress was one of the least productive in terms of legislation passed in decades if not US history history because of partisan infighting and a lack of willingness to compromise. Many times, we feel like both of the major political parties are standing on the opposite ends of the field hurling insults across the 50 yard line at each other. What we don’t see them doing is the hard work of governing. What’s clear is that Washington isn’t going to change itself and it reminds me of what Dr. W. Edwards Demming said: A bad system will beat a good person every time. This episode is all about making the way we elect our officials better and how, by improving the system, we can improve our nation’s politics. Joining us are two guests that have a few ideas on how to do this - Navy veterans Todd Connor and Eric Bronner. They both have co-founded a group called Veterans for All Voters whose mission is To build and mobilize a community of military veterans to advocate for election innovations that unlock competition, make our politics less toxic and our government more effective.

Join us as we meet the fifth son. You may have heard of the first four. Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 represent a Jew at various possible stages in his life's search for meaning and connection to G-d. And for your perhaps unneeded review, they are: 1) The Wise, 2) The Wicked, 3) The Simple, and 4) The One Who Doesn't Know How to Ask. Now, consider the fifth son. The fifth son is the one who's so distant, he's not even present at the seder. Not just the seder. He's not present for any Jewish ANYTHING. I'm not talking about alienated children (although that's an issue for sure) I'm talking about the ones who simply don't know the basics of being a Jew. Victims of darkness that only thickens through 250 years of assimilation. Not their fault. Blame is not my point. But that's where we are, we Jews. But this year seems different. This year, it seems, a legion of fifth sons are be seeking to join a seder, or to join any Jewish anything, wherever they are. Maybe they won't know how to ask a question. But PRESENT. Present, they will be. Listen for the knock. -------------------------------------------------- I write this because shining light of Jewish wisdom on souls deprived and thirsty for such wisdom is my matzah and butter. I'm Tuvia and I push out The Podcast Fellowship to the rising generation of Jewish young adults, looking to brighten up some darkness around here. Check us out. If you hear that knock, know that The Podcast Fellowship is a powerful resource for the next step. (Reflections heard in the name of Erin Stiebel)

What could reparations look like in Boston and beyond? A new podcast from @GBHNews, What Is Owed?, sets out to unpack the history, tensions, precedents, and current movement that surround reparations, and what that means for a city with such a complicated past. Host, GBH News political reporter Saraya Wintersmith, will be joined by journalists, scholars, community leaders, and politicians who bring their diverse perspectives to the conversation. The series, produced in partnership with @PRX, will be available wherever you get your favorite podcasts on Feb 15. Check out the trailer now ➡️gbhnews.org/whatisowed What Is Owed? is a cornerstone of “Reckoning + Repair” - @GBH ‘s ongoing, organization-wide initiative which will investigate the historical record and the discussion now underway in Boston and across the nation about reparations. The aim, across platforms and programs, is to help listeners, viewers and readers understand the nuance, debate, ambiguity and possible action resulting from the legacy of slavery in the United States. #WhatIsOwedPodcast #reparations #publicmedia #podcast #journalism #blackhistorymonth

⚡️EP277. Mayor Yemi Mobolade. America’s Independent Mayor is Back. Who Will He Endorse for President? The Advantages of Being An Independent Politician. Who the Hell is Melina Abdullah? Trump on Trial. Ukraine’s 1 to 10 Problem. Tee Ball is Life. The spring offensive is here. The spring offensive of news, chaos, war and misinformation. The spring offensive, attacking democracy foreign and domestic. A spring offensive before the summer storm. A storm of the century.  It’s a storm that’s sweeping across Ukraine. It’s sweeping across America. It’s sweeping across the globe. And despite the fear and the chaos and the turmoil, every once in a while there’s a glimmer of hope. A light on the horizon that you can aim for and keep going. For independents, one of our brightest lights is the independent Mayor of Colorado Springs, Yemi Mobolade (Blessing ‘Yemi’ Mobolade) He’s back after appearing in Episode 228 - June 22, 2023 to check in and let us all know how things are going after his first year in office. He’s a true success story that shows the power of the independent movement—and this inspiring conversation is an appetizer for next week’s first installment of our groundbreaking “Meet The 2024 Independent Candidates” series highlighting independent candidates of all kinds, for all levels of office, from all across America. If you’re interested in independent politics—or American politics in general—this is a can’t miss. Your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) rips into all of it in this all new episode of Independent Americans. And hits on Trump’s first week on trial, the big Ukraine funding bill stalled in Congress, Zelensky’s latest plea for help, Cornel West’s pick for VP, and why tee ball is what life should be like in America. 🎙️Listen free now on all platforms or: https://lnkd.in/gFWXTvJZ Apple: https://lnkd.in/gXwE2waG Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gMUYFK7x Declare your independence. Listen, share and subscribe for free. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and independent Righteous Media. #StayVigilant #Righteous #IndependentAmericans #Election2024 🎙️💻🇺🇸🇺🇦🗳️🏀

In the market for a smart new podcast about an important topic? Hit the subscribe button on "What Is Owed?" from GBH News & PRX and the first episode will drop right into your earbuds.

There's a new Family First feature programme starting very soon called PulsePoint. As more and more families turn away from mainstream media sites, we want to fill that gap and put the spotlight on the latest news items and research that you need to be aware of. In other words, we’ll watch the news - so that you don’t have to. We’ll cut through the spin and uncover the real issues. We’ll be a trusted source of the latest news and research affecting families and social conservatives, covering politics, family, life issues, faith & religious freedom – both here and overseas. Each episode of the PulsePoint will cover the news or research that the mainstream media has ignored but which you need to know about…. and of course these tend to be social conservative issues that they ignore - or misrepresent. But we’ll also check the news that the mainstream media has reported, but which needs to be fact-checked or needs a counter view included to make it more balanced. We hope that PulsePoint will become a trusted and credible source of news for you and your family. The Family First team are looking forward to researching and reporting the stories that really matter to all of us. It will be much more than just headlines. Watch out for regular episodes of PulsePoint – starting soon – with Tumby Stowers, and available to watch on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and on our YouTube channel.

🎙️ Explore how to bring gentleness, love, and hope into the political arena with Michael Wear on 'Reimagining the Good Life.' I'm grateful to talk with Michael about habits and practices that transform our political engagement. And after you listen to this episode, check out Michael's latest book, *The Spirit of Our Politics* (Zondervan Publishers), and his work with The Center for Christianity and Public Life. https://lnkd.in/gNyN5XGU

Check out our column for the latest issue of Connections with contributions by our very own Diane Albright! Read this month's Connections issue here: https://lnkd.in/etQXKyvM

Most people do not expect to need the services of a coroner. Therefore, voting for a coroner may not seem like a priority. Having grown up living above a funeral home, I know all to well that death comes at the least opportune moments and the necessity of taking time to properly honor a life lived while the world keeps spinning is my first priority. I don't want you need to a coroner. Yet if you or a loved one should have a unexpected death, a coroner will be involved. By voting for Mark A. Symonds for Lake County Coroner, you are ensuring that your coroner is well prepared, committed to meticulous accuracy, proven to wisely using resources, able to professionally communicate to everyone involved while maintaining empathy and honoring the life story. I am also committed to an informed community so that together we can help prevent avoidable deaths. I am asking for your vote on Nov. 5, 2024. Whether you use a mail in ballot, vote early, or vote at the precinct on the 5th of Nov, vote for Mark A. Symonds for Lake County Coroner.