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Motor Racing Passion2024 TCR Australia - Rd4 WrapLuke & Adam Blattman recap the latest TCR Australia round from The Bend and look ahead to Rd5. They also chat about track choice for TCR, the motivations for Motorsport Australia to use the short track at The Bend and have the commentary done offsite, plus much more
2024-07-3157 min
Motor Racing PassionGold Coast Indy - Part 3 - Schoolies For AdultsWelcome back to the final part of our deep dive into the Gold Coast Indy event. This time Luke & Daniel reminisce about their favourite memories of the event and discuss the chances of it ever returning.
2024-07-0341 min
Motor Racing PassionGold Coast Indy - Part 2 - The Slow Rise & The Sudden FallPart 2 of our Gold Coast Indy Podcast, Luke and Daniel focus on the racing years of the event, from the uncertainty of the events future in the early 90s, to the stability and popularity of the event at the turn of the century, through to its sad demise after 2008.
2024-06-261h 16
Motor Racing PassionGold Coast Indy - Part 1 - The Battle To Start The EventPart 1 of our 3 part podcast on the Gold Coast Indy event. In this episode Luke & Daniel look at the saga to get the event approved, from government battles to FISA opposition to the event, plus the many other international events proposed as alternatives at the time. It was a battle just to get the event over the line.
2024-06-1950 min
Motor Racing Passion2024 TCR Australia Rd3 WrapPhillip Island played host to rd3 of this years TCR Australia Series. Luke and Daniel discuss Brad Harris’ domination, discuss the merits of the reverse grid race, propose a SpeedSeries Heritage round, plus much more.
2024-04-2353 min
Motor Racing Passion2024 Rally of Canberra ThoughtsLuke was stage side at last weekends opening round of the Australian Rally Championship, and in this podcast gives some quick thoughts on what he witnessed.
2024-04-1109 min
Motor Racing Passion2024 TCR Australia - Rd2 RecapLuke & Daniel look back on a controversial second round from Symmons Plains in Tasmania. They discuss everything from what caused the controversy to what the lasting effects may be, as well as commending the TV production for their coverage of the dramas.
2024-03-2743 min
Motor Racing Passion2024 Bathurst 12hr ReviewLuke & Daniel wrap up this years Bathurst 12hr. Topics covered include our “chat” with the organisers, a concerning trend of how we are always being told the event will be better next year, and the yearly debate of whether the event should be GT3 only comes up again
2024-03-1352 min
Motor Racing PassionTCR Australia 2024 - Aussie World Tour rounds canned & Round 1 thoughts from Sandown.Luke and Daniel discuss the loss of the two Australian TCR World Tour rounds and what that might mean for the Bathurst International event going forward. They also wrap up round 1 of the season from Sandown.
2024-03-0640 min
Motor Racing PassionEastern Creek SpeedwayLuke and Adam discuss Eastern Creek Speedway and the effect a lack of racing has had on Sydney and whether the sport can rebuild?
2024-02-211h 01
Motor Racing Passion2024 TCR Australia PreviewMotor Racing Passion is back for 2024, with Luke and Daniel previewing the 2024 TCR Australia season, as well as a number of other TCR topics heading into the new season
2024-02-081h 28
Motor Racing PassionThursday Thoughts #1 - 2023 Bathurst 12hr Entry List ReleasedLuke offers his thoughts on this weeks release of the upcoming Bathurst 12hr entry list. Podcast is brought to you by www.my-breakthru.com.au
2023-01-1211 minMotor Racing PassionRemembering the 2000 Adelaide Race of a Thousand YearsBack in 2020 we reminisced about the 2000 Race of a Thousand Years in Adelaide over three episodes to celebrate twenty years since the one and only running of the event. This is the race build up and race recap episodes re-packaged together.
2022-12-301h 41
Motor Racing PassionSpeedSeries Rd7: Bathurst International ThoughtsLuke takes a quick look back at the Bathurst International and how the TCR title was wrapped up.
2022-12-2809 minMotor Racing Passion2022 World Supercross & Nitro World Games ReviewAdam takes the helm this week to review the freshly rebooted World Supercross Championship, and also takes us through the recent Nitro World Games.
2022-11-2254 min
Motor Racing Passion2022 SpeedSeries Rds 5 & 6We look back at Rds 5 & 6 of the SpeedSeries from Queensland Raceway and Sandown, plus look ahead to this weekends Bathurst International. We also discuss the 2023 calendar announced, and ponder how the newly announced TCR World Tour might shape up. Brought to you by www.my-breakthru.com.au
2022-11-081h 09
Motor Racing PassionBathurst 2022: The 26th Australian 1000 Classic?We discuss an unpopular topic (and no doubt preferably forgotten by the organisers) about the origins of the current Supercars Bathurst event in 1997 & whether it is right for it to claim the original Bathurst 1000 history, or whether it is more correct that it’s the 26th edition of their Bathurst race this weekend. Chat also includes watching the end of the 2002 race from Bathurst airport, whether Bill Woods at Bathurst has reached “nostalgia” status, and even pick some winners for this weekend. This episode is brought to you by www.my-breakthru.com.au
2022-10-041h 31
Motor Racing PassionSpeedSeries 2022 Rd 3 & 4This time we’re re-capping the 3rd and 4th round of the 2022 SpeedSeries. What will a Toyota do for TCR? Was there enough night racing at SMP? Was there a better way to wrap up the S5000 series? All that and more is discussed. Podcast brought to you by www.my-breakthru.com.au
2022-08-021h 18
Equality Arizona UpdatesMeet The CandidatesCandidate Forums — Sign Up Today!* Wednesday, July 13 | Phoenix City Council District 6 and Legislative District 5* Friday, July 15 | Legislative District 11 and Legislative District 24In the coming weeks, Join Equality Arizona for town hall events around the valley featuring local candidates we’ve endorsed. After a moderated panel discussion, we’ll open the floor for questions from the community. This series of candidate forums will be your best chance to connect with pro-equality candidates and get plugged into electoral activism. For more information about our 2022 endorsements, keep reading!Election Dates and DeadlinesTomorr...
2022-07-0404 min
Equality Arizona UpdatesEquality Arizona EndorsementsLGBTQ+ Pride = LGBTQ+ PowerJune 1 marks the start of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and for the LGBTQ+ community, it’s a time both to celebrate and to reflect. 2022 has seen more legislative attacks on LGBTQ+ rights than any year before, and in many states across the country this is an ongoing battle. In Arizona we’ve had some real victories to celebrate, but some real losses too, and it couldn’t be clearer just how pivotal this year’s midterm elections will be. We need leaders at every level of government who can steer us out of this destruct...
2022-06-0104 min
Motor Racing Passion2022 Bathurst 12hr: Our ThoughtsWe discuss the major talking points coming out of the return of the Bathurst 12hr in 2022. Everything from the entry list, lack of lower class cars, the local commentary team and what we want to see in 2023, plus much more. This episode is brought to you by www.my-breakthru.com.au
2022-06-011h 16
Motor Racing PassionSpeedSeries 2022 Rds 1 & 2We’re talking about the 2022 SpeedSeries this time, what we thought about the opening rounds at Symmons Plains & Phillip Island, and our likes & improvements we’d like to see to the whole program. This episode comes to you with thanks to my-breakthru.com.au
2022-04-071h 35
Motor Racing PassionNissan’s 2015 Le Mans EffortThis episode we chat about the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo. Brock questions Nissan’s commitment to motor racing over the years, Daniel defends the 2015 effort and the reasons for the way the car turned out, and there is plenty of R390, Deltawing & Zeod chat too.
2022-02-081h 42
Motor Racing PassionThe 2005 F1 SeasonThis episode we are looking back on the great 2005 F1 season. There is a lot of love for Christijan Albers, we debate whether Valtteri Bottas is a modern day Giancarlo Fisichella, and even the old f1fansvschannel9 website gets a mention, plus much more as we reminisce about this classic season.
2021-11-021h 26
Motor Racing PassionSuper Touring Bathurst 1000sThis episode we are remembering the 1997 & 1998 AMP Bathurst 1000s, run to the international Super Touring regulations. These were the final Bathurst 1000s held on the traditional October NSW Labour Day long weekend. This episode is brought to you by Breakthru Health and Wellness, go to www.my-breakthru.com.au for more information.
2021-09-291h 41
Motor Racing PassionNürburgring 24 HoursThis episode we are chatting about our love of the Nürburgring 24 Hour enduro. Highlights include plenty of fondness for “Grello” Porsche’s, what smokin’ Jo Winkelhock got up to during safety car periods, and we ponder a Monaro N24 effort that we think should have happened fifteen years ago.
2021-09-1550 minMotor Racing PassionParramatta City RacewayThis episode we are remembering the recently closed “Speedway by the Freeway” at Parramatta. We chat about our memories spectating at the track as kids through to now, name our favourite stars and cars at PCR, discuss how the closure was handled and what we want to see from the replacement venue at Eastern Creek.
2021-08-311h 41
Probable CausationEpisode 56: Gaurav Khanna on employment and crime in ColombiaGaurav Khanna talks about how incentives to engage in formal employment affect criminal behavior in Colombia.
“Formal Employment and Organized Crime: Regression Discontinuity Evidence from Colombia” by Gaurav Khanna, Carlos Medina, Anant Nyshadham, and Jorge Tamayo.
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OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE:
“Negotiating Pathways to Manhood: Violence Reproduction in Medellin’s Periphery” by Adam Baird.
“Economic Shocks and Crime: Evidence fro...
2021-08-1745 minMotor Racing PassionRacing in 2021We’re back for 2021! This episode we chat about what we think of Covid style racing in 2021 covering a vast array of categories. Highlights include security guard interventions at Eastern Creek, historically ludicrous F1 qualifying proposals and lusting over the sound of an LMP3 Sportscar.
2021-07-131h 22
Motor Racing PassionAdelaide Race of a Thousand Years PART 3 - Journalists ViewIn part 3, Luke, Daniel, Adam and Brock are joined by their friend Paul Tippins who reported on the Race of a Thousand Years . We chat about how to get a job at the event, meeting Bob Wolleck, how far it is to run from the track to Rundle Mall and whether an event like that could happen again, plus much more.
2020-10-2741 min
Motor Racing PassionAdelaide Race of a Thousand Years PART 2 - The Race & The AftermathThis time in Part 2, we chat about the race and the messy aftermath, topics ranging from kilts through to politics, with plenty of racing thrown in, and a special appearance from a Homebush frog.
2020-10-2043 min
Motor Racing PassionAdelaide Race of a Thousand Years PART 1 - The BuildupJoin us for a 3 part series looking at the Build up to the race, the race itself and the aftermath.
The race of 1000 years, named to bring in the new millennium. Held on 31st December 2000 on the Adelaide Street circuit, this race holds a special place in Motor Sport fans.
In Part one, we chat about the 2000 ALMS leading up to Adelaide and the soap opera of drivers named and rumoured to compete. We delve into the unfortunate advertising material and even touch on BMW New Years parties, plus much more.
MRP turns weekly for this special race.
2020-10-131h 01
Motor Racing PassionSport SedansThis episode we discuss the spectacle of Sports Sedan racing. Brock and Daniel share stories of the kind nature of the drivers and the valuable time they are willing to give to their fans. A short episode this week after a special interview wasn't able to occur.
2020-09-2927 min
Motor Racing PassionLe Mans 2020This episode we discuss whether Toyota knows who will win before the race starts, find out Le Mans has an astonishing alcohol policy , and ponder why Rothmans liveries don't suit modern car shapes, plus much more
2020-09-151h 03
Motor Racing PassionRemembering the Bathurst 24 HourThis week we reminisce about the two glorious years of the Bathurst 24hrs. We ask did the Monaro make the race or ruin the race?
Find out what jobs an inexperienced kid does when preparing a car for the event, and have nightmares about that bloody green Porsche.
2020-09-011h 00
Motor Racing PassionIndy 500 2020Indy 500 is the racing event steeped in tradition. From the lead up events, the food, the city, and the milk.
In this episode, we celebrate the spectacle of Indy 500.
Including a 'how to guide' for stalking Mario Andretti's for his autograph, the best food to buy at the track and recurring 1992 Indy 500 memories from watching it on TV.
We also discuss our excitement for the 2020 race.
2020-08-181h 08
Motor Racing PassionFormula 1 2020This episode features discussion on why the old Oestereichring, 'Bridge Corner' Silverstone and Wakefield Park should have F1 races in 2020, reminiscing about V12 Ferrari engines of the early 90s and we find out what it will take for Brock to stay up late and watch a Grand Prix from Paul Ricard.
2020-08-041h 12
Motor Racing PassionGT3 RacingThis episode features discussion on GT3 racing and the current GT racing landscape
Featuring outrageous statements and a back pedal about GT3 laptimes on the Nordschleife, and scrutiny over why a car called a GT3 raced in GT2. Finally our favourite GT3 cars leave us scratching our heads.
2020-07-211h 00
Motor Racing PassioneSeries SIM RacingOn the first episode of Motor Racing Passion, Adam & Brock give first hand accounts of online sim racing through competing in the National Sports Sedan eSeries. Daniel goes retro with his favourite racing sims, while despite Luke's Protestations, a chat about racing liveries becomes a Holden admiration club.
2020-07-071h 11
Motor Racing PassionTrailerWelcome to the Motor Racing Passion. The podcast where we discuss all things Motorsport, from the iconic races and series, famous tracks, paint schemes and drivers. We cover it all from the past, present and looking ahead.
2020-06-3001 min
Harvard Center for International DevelopmentUsing and Generating Evidence for Policymaking: Security Interventions in BogotaThis week, CID Senior Research Fellow Thomas Abt interviews Daniel Mejia, Secretary of Security of Bogota, and Chris Blattman, Professor at University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy. Daniel and Chris discuss how they used and generated evidence for policymaking with regard to security interventions in the city of Bogota.
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Interview recorded on April 6th, 2018.
About Daniel Mejia: Daniel is Secretary of Security of Bogota, Colombia, where he is in charge of leading security and justice policies in the city of Bogota. Before becoming the first Secretary of Security of Bogota, Daniel was Associate Pr...
2018-05-1025 min