The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls, and tenement halls….

We interviewed an author last week whose written on precisely this issu, Samuel Clowes Huneke

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Scholars’ Circle – Threat to Cuba and Cubans in US examined – April 5, 2026 After attacking two countries in 2026, will the Trump administration attack Cuba? What is Cuba's relationship with the US historically and today? In this segment, we explore the island nation’s histor...

On this week’s show we explore Cuba. The US is threatening to attack Cuba and the President declaring he could just take the sovereign island. So we discuss the current conditions and the relationship between economic and political reform for Cubans

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Kristi Noem and Pamela Jo Bondi the first to get fired.

I’m starting to think he might be sexist.

Scholars’ Circle – Türkiye's interest in the war with Iran and book author interview – “I Will Not Abandon You: Queer Women in Nazi Germany” – March 29, 2026 The Israeli and American war on Iran has vast regional implications with the potential to draw other countries into the conflict. Today we explore Türkiye’s interests in the war with a particular focu...

On this weeks show, we explore the role of Turkey in the Iran War (and Israeli former Prime Mknayer aneftali Bennett’s contention that “Turkey’s next”) and then interview an author of a new history of lesbians in Nazi Germany.

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War spreads to Lebanon Recent escalations in Israel’s war kill or wound the equivalent of one classroom of children every day, according to the deputy chief of the UN Children Fund (UNICEF). The United Nations Interim Force...

On this week’s show we explore the Israeli war in Lebanon with two guests in the nation. Two very different perspectives on the role of Hezbollah and the future of the nation.

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What can Republicans do to become relevant in California? My answer: maybe take green issues seriously. The whole “climate hoax” BS is killing them in the state.

I’m in California and I do follow it fairly closely.

But this one struck me due to the acronym

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Scholars' Circle - Book Author interviews : "L.A. Rebellion - Creating a New Black Cinema" ; "Breaking Down the Walls of Segregation : Mexican American Grassroots Politics in Orange County, CA." - Mar... In the 1960s and 70s, a group of black filmmakers at UCLA produced a diverse collection of films to challenge Hollywood's depiction of black communities. The LA Rebellion presented films with uniquel...

On this week’s show we cover the LA Black filmmakers rebellion based at UCLA’s film school in the 1970s. Then we cover anti-Mexican segregation in Orange County. Yes we reference “citrus capitalism.”

Next week we talk the war.

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We can always hope it passes

You understood the assignment Molly! Hope she’s a hitter!

Scholars' Circle - State and Nature : The Effects of Climate Change on Security; Insights on street protests in Iran - February 8, 2026 Under what circumstances might climate change lead to negative security outcomes? Over the past fifteen years, a rapidly growing applied field and research community on climate security has emerged. W...

I really enjoyed being on this podcast from @scholarscircle.org and talking with @dougbeckersc.bsky.social about my book States and Nature: The Effects of Climate Change on Security. scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir...

We were thrilled to have you!

Jersey comes up big with the acronym

Thank you so much!

The USA Finally Has a WBC Superteam With a staff full of aces to go with big bats, Team USA has assembled an unprecedented, long-sought World Baseball Classic juggernaut

hi Bluesky! Every day I usually come on and doom scroll all the shit that’s going on in the US. But today, in honor of Friday and the start of Spring Training, I give you all a fun read about just how good Team USA’s World Baseball Classic’s pitching staff is.

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The Russo-Ukrainian War and Memory Politics in International Relations YouTube video by International Studies Association (ISA)

I chaired a webinar on Memory and the Russo-Ukrainian War. It’s been posted to the International Studies Association YouTube page. You can find it here

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Id rather not fly into Orange Pedophile Airport. Maybe that’s just me

Scholars' Circle - Health care disparities on the basis of race in the U.S.- February 15, 2026 Health care outcomes in the U.S. differ substantially depending on race. How much are health care discrepancies based on structural and historical racism? What needs to change to promote health justic...

On this week’s show we examine why there are health care outcome disparities based on race in America.
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Scholars' Circle - Trump's Board of Peace & Gaza's future - February 1, 2026 In support of the US peace plan for Gaza, President Trump proposed a “Board of Peace” as a transitional governmental authority to ensure Israeli military withdrawal from the territory. It was empowere...

On this week’s show, What is this “Board of Peace” that the President has proposed? Is it a threat to repacw the UN Security Council? Is it a “pay to play” scheme? will it succeed in implementing the peace plan for Gaza without Palestinian representation?

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In the not too distant future?

Next Sunday AD?

Hi everyone. Meet Charlie Becker

I feel seen

Scholars' Circle - ICE the organization, terrorizing communities with it's tactics. - January 18, 2026 The killing of Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross reflects increasingly aggressive and violent immigration & customs enforcement and policing in the US. What's behind this growing violence in law e...

On this week’s show we discuss the history of ICE and why their tactics are poor policing and are leading to state sponsoring killings. This one is in honor of Renee Good

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The Scholars' Circle Insight into Today's Most Pressing Issues

We’d love to interview you about the book on Scholars Circle. We are at www.scholarscircle.org I've added you so you can DM me if interested.

Scholars' Circle - Impact of the US attack on Venezuela - January 11, 2026 What is the impact of the US invading Venezuela and kidnapping its president and first lady? How might it affect international law, regional security and the American reputation? President Trump has ...

On this week’s show we discuss the illegality of the US invasion of Venezuela, the oil companies disinterest in the country, the opening the invasion gives China and what this means for collective security.

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The Scholars' Circle Insight into Today's Most Pressing Issues

We’d love to have you on Scholars Circle to discuss this issue and your research. This sounds so interesting and fantastic research. Www.scholarscircle.org. Please drop me a DM if you’d like to schedule a time to join the show.

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Scholars' Circle - Border war between Cambodia and Thailand - December 21, 2025 Although President Trump claimed that he negotiated a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia, the border wars are continuing. What is causing this conflict? How does history and national identity i...

President Trump claims he has ended the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. He has not. Indeed it flared up earlier this month. We discuss the roots of war with Michael Cann and John Ciorciari on this week’s show.

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