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I’m very concerned that my employer will. That’s the University of Southern California. Faculty are discussing how to influence our Administration‘s consideration of the offer.

In honor of a truly great actor, what Robert Redford film would you recommend to someone who isn’t all that familiar with his work? The political scientist in me says All the President’s Men and the baseball fan in me thinks The Natural but I think it might have to be Butch and Sundance.

Thoughts?

FDR’s VP John “Cactus Jack” Garner once said the Vice Presidency “ain’t worth a warm bucket of piss.” Maybe be was right.

A reminder why the people who made Supernatural are more than just talented. They are good.

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I’ve always loved Elaine Bradley of Neon Trees.

I suspect he means truly unimpressive baseball predictions named after a random middle infielder.

The chance Putin leaves that summit meeting with Alaska in his pocket is not zero.

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Scholars' Circle - Corporation of Public Broadcasting funding cuts - August 3, 2025 Congress has now clawed back the funding it had allocated for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. What does this mean for the future of publicly funded broadcasting in the USA? How will it affect ...

This week we discuss the loss of funding for public radio and community radio. I was at KPFK pitching as well to fundraise. So if you can afford a small donation, even $25, please help. Just indicate it’s in support of our show! I’ll post link in the thread.

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Literally Bohemian!

Apparently Brandon Woodruff’s nickname is “The Big Woo.” Bryan Woo should formally protest

He’s feaster famine

I am very excited for this book to come out. When it does we’d love to interview you on @scholarscircle.org

For all of you who might seek help in managing a loved one’s dementia. My sister Debbie is a licensed therapist and can coach across state lines. Please contact her

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Had the good fortune to be at the USC graduation when the former President attended with his daughter graduating

Scholars' Circle - Pope Leo & Augustinian thought - June 8, 2025 What will it mean for Catholicism and the world to have the first Augustinian Pope? What were the teachings of Augustine of Hippo, who inspires the Order of Augustine? And what are Pope Leo's theologi...

In this weeks show, Leo XIV is Augustinian. Who was Augustine and what does it mean to be Augustinian. We explore this with two fabulous Augustinian scholars and discuss charity, faith and love. Give it a listen!

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Scholars' Circle - Canadian election insights - May 18, 2025 Canada's Liberals were facing a 20 point deficit a few months back but came back to maintain power by re-electing Liberal Prime Minister, Mark Carney. What does this mean for the country and its chall...

On this weeks show we discuss the Canadian elections and where Prime Minister Carney goes from here. Give it a listen!

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Scholars' Circle - First 100 days into the second Trump administration - May 11, 2025 We are 100 days into the second Trump Administration. How different is this term from his first and from other Presidents? What are the constitutional and normative challenges it poses to American dem...

I really enjoyed this conversation with @jeremisuri.bsky.social , @steveswerdlow.bsky.social , and @dougbeckersc.bsky.social scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir...

Carney: Trump meeting is start of 'new relationship' Douglas Becker, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations and Environmental Studies at the University of Southern California, joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to break down P...

Well I did a thing this week

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The word Tommy is looking for is “transferring” and it’s because the school just hired Tommy Tuberville as coach. They all are headed to the transfer portal as we speak

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He is so relieving himself on camera. That Big Mac didn’t agree with his GI tract.

I’d just remove the word international. I had a student admitted but is turning them down for Johns Hopkins. My advice “Degrees from Columbia will be worthless going forward. The only thing that makes them Ivy anymore if when the landscaping doesn’t mow the lawn.”

And that day is today

Poor Elise sold her soul for nothing. I wonder if she’ll miss it.

Scholars' Circle - Trump's assualt on academic freedom; Book author interview - We the Men - March 23, 2025 The Trump Administration has launched full frontal political assaults on academic freedoms on college campuses. Both professors and students are being targeted for their political positions. Schools f...

Not ready for women’s history month to end? I spoke about my new book, We the Men, on @scholarscircle.bsky.social. Thanks to @dougbeckersc.bsky.social for a great conversation. #WeTheMen

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Scholars' Circle - Title IX history and compliance struggle for women's equality in higher education - March 9, 2025 Title IX, the landmark legislation on women’s equality in higher education, was passed to equalize funding between men’s and women’s athletics. What has it achieved? Where does it fall short? When so...

In this weeks show we replay a conversation last year we had about the history of Title IX and women’s athletics. This is in honor of Women's History Month. And I got a chance to talk with an Olympic medalist!

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Elon Musk is proving that not every Nazi rocket scientist is successful.