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SSJEA Theology of Leadership – Br. Lucas HallBr. Lucas Hall
Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles
There is a common trope, that the people most worthy of leadership and authority are those who do not want it. I disagree. I believe, generally speaking, that if a person tells you they don’t want a job, you should believe them. To do otherwise creates a perverse incentive: I want power, but people only want to give power to people who don’t want power, so I have to pretend like I don’t want power. This can become almost codified as a cultural expect...2025-06-2911 min
ElefantenrundeMusk, Trump und die Machtspiele gekränkter MännerFoppt Jette Nietzard alte weiße Männer? Die Unart des politischen Hobbyismus´. Kanzler Merz schon wieder fehlerfrei. Frank Stauss bei Rock am Ring, als Bowie und Eurythmics die Headliner waren. Herzlich willkommen zur Elefantenrunde – Strategien, Machtkämpfe und Porzellanläden. Analytisch scharf. Strategisch klug. Kompetent, aber nicht elitär. Und immer unterhaltsam. Die Politiknerds Frank Stauss und Hajo Schumacher lösen sich von den Aufgeregtheiten der Tagespolitik und blicken kritisch, aber entspannt auf die Weltlage zwischen Nussloch und Washington. Unsere Themen: Cäsar/Brutus, Merz/Merkel, Kohl/Schäuble, Brandt/Wehner - wie Feindschaft und Kränkung motiviert. Die Inszenie...2025-06-101h 03
DIY DemocracyPolitics is for PowerI revisited an interview with Eitan Hersh on his book Politics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change. Music by Evan Schaeffer 2025-06-0534 min
Village SquareCastGod Squad: America Fourth?We’re wondering if the secret to a healthy America is to… wait for it… put “America Fourth!” Perhaps too much of our lives are now wrapped up in this life or death, us v. them struggle for us to be happy people. According to political scientist Eitan Hersh, this is making us insufferable “political hobbyists” who need to get a life? What if we can rediscover other higher loves — faith, family, art, travel, Star Wars trivia, whatever floats your particular boat. And in finding our loves again, maybe we even find each other? Facilitated by Pastor Latricia Scriven of...2025-05-041h 03
18Forty PodcastEitan Hersh: Can the Jewish Left Talk With the Jewish Right? [Outreach: Bonus]In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Eitan Hersh, a professor of political science at Tufts University, about teaching students of radically different political and religious views how to speak to one another.College campuses have been a hotbed of contentious conversations, especially on issues around Israel, and Prof. Hersh is someone who’s been teaching his students to turn their disputes productive. In this episode we discuss:What happens when Hersh brings up Jewish topics in his college classes? How are students discussing the issue of removing int...2025-03-181h 12
Our One Wild And Precious Lives (And Our Dogs)E52 Is it good, bad, okay or neutral to learn from professionals we don't politically agree with? A conversation with Anna 'Tank' DogsCaden and Anna talk about the seminar they met at and how it feels to have financially supported someone we don't politically agree with, but deeply respect as a dog trainer. The broader question becomes: how do we balance spending money on education (or other things), and financially supporting who we (all of us, including you, the listener!) believe most "deserves" or merits our support in terms of purchasing their goods or services. Hint: it's not an easy answer at all.Get in touch with Anna:NYC (Tribeca) dog...2025-03-1858 min
The Glenn ShowPeter Beinart – Being Jewish after the Destruction of GazaSupport The Glenn Show at https://glennloury.substack.comVideo Links0:00 Intro 1:33 The relationships Peter has lost and gained 4:14 Why Peter thinks this is a “watershed” moment in Jewish history 6:50 Who can criticize Israel? 9:44 The challenge of October 7’s aftermath to Jewish self-understanding 15:54 Peter: Jews should support non-violent Palestinian protest, not criminalize it 20:12 Shouldn’t the Palestinians have taken the deals they were offered? 25:48 Peter’s argument for a one-state solution 34:34 The “dirty little secret” of Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Jewish critics 2025-03-1454 min
Boston Leaders UnpluggedHow Local Power Shapes EverythingWhy is it that the majority of people — even those who consider themselves to be civically engaged — are no longer aware of who is actually effecting change in their communities? We sat down with Eitan Hersh, professor of political science at Tufts; whose research focuses on US elections and civic participation, to uncover how the generational shift in local influence and in perceptions of local influence can impact the long-term health of our community.2025-01-2444 min
The Voting BoothHow Election Rules Affect Who Wins (with Eitan Hersh)Co-hosts John Fortier and Don Palmer are joined by Eitan Hersh, Professor of Political Science at Tufts University.Materials Discussed:"How Election Rules Affect Who Wins""How Did Absentee Voting Affect the 2020 U.S. Election?"2024-11-1939 min
Talk It OUT: LGBTQ Voices In A Queer Election YearWhat we’ve learned in this queer election year
This is the 21st episode of “Talk It OUT: LGBTQ Voices In A Queer Election Year,” and we are now just two weeks away from Election Day, when America renders a defining verdict on the kind of country we want to be.
In the final two episodes of this podcast, I will look back on the most compelling insights that my guests have offered about the state of our nation, what’s happening on the ground in critical battleground contests, and what each of us can do to ensure good outcomes for our society and our politics.
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From the FrontlinesFrom the Frontlines: How Bad Is Anti-Israel Activity on US Campuses?"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate.
Since the horrific events of 10/7, we have seen a virtual explosion of anti-Israel activism on our college campuses, and its most radical expressions have left Jewish students feeling angry, unwelcome and at times unsafe. This is not new. What is the new is the horrific scale of the activity. Every September, ADL takes the temperature of this anti-Israel activity with its report entitled “Annual Assessment of Anti-Israel Activity on Campus.” This year’s report has just come out, and it is the...2024-09-2228 min
So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 223: Teaching conservatism on a liberal college campusCan a course on conservatism shake up the liberal status quo on campus? Tufts University professor Eitan Hersh presents his unique class on American conservatism and its impact on campus free speech and open dialogue. He discusses the challenges and opportunities of teaching conservative thought in a predominantly liberal academic environment. Eitan Hersh is a professor of political science. He earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2011 and was a faculty member at Yale University from 2011-2017. In March, professor Hersh’s course on conservatism was profil...2024-08-2947 min
The Good FightEitan Hersh on the Perils of Political HobbyismYascha Mounk and Eitan Hersh discuss the importance of strategic political action that focuses on goals and outcomes.
Eitan Hersh is Professor of Political Science at Tufts University, focusing on U.S. elections and civic participation. His latest book is Politics Is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change.
In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Eitan Hersh discuss how to engage with politics in ways likely to bring about meaningful change; how political hobbyism tends to coincide with misperceptions about voter habits and the purposes of political rhetoric; and how to mor...2024-07-2058 min
The Good FightEitan Hersh on the Perils of Political HobbyismYascha Mounk and Eitan Hersh discuss the importance of strategic political action that focuses on goals and outcomes.Eitan Hersh is Professor of Political Science at Tufts University, focusing on U.S. elections and civic participation. His latest book is Politics Is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change.In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Eitan Hersh discuss how to engage with politics in ways likely to bring about meaningful change; how political hobbyism tends to coincide with misperceptions about vot...2024-07-201h 02
Not in HeavenI've Got SchismsLast September, Eitan Hersh, a political science professor at Tufts University in Boston, tried something that hasn't been done before: he created a class teaching conservative ideas to students of his private liberal college. He felt there was a gap in the school's poli-sci curriculum, sensing that graduates were leaving without understanding the central ideas of the political right. He included articles from the National Review, videos of Tucker Carlson and essays by conservative Black intellectuals such as Glenn Loury and Thomas Sowell.
The results, summarized in a recent longform feature in Boston Magazine, hint at the...2024-05-2441 min
Pantsuit PoliticsStudying Conservatism on a Liberal Campus with Eitan HershWe speak with Tufts University professor Eitan Hersh about his unique course, which explores conservative political theory with the largely liberal student population at the school. TOPICS DISCUSSEDTeaching Conservative Policy at Tufts with Eitan HershOutside of Politics: The Met GalaOur newsletter has moved! Follow Us On Substack.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-1053 minPantsuit PoliticsStudying Conservatism on a Liberal Campus with Eitan HershWe speak with Tufts University professor Eitan Hersh about his unique course, which explores conservative political theory with the largely liberal student population at the school. TOPICS DISCUSSEDTeaching Conservative Policy at Tufts with Eitan HershOutside of Politics: The Met GalaOur newsletter has moved! Follow Us On Substack.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-1053 min
Reimagining the Good Life with Amy Julia BeckerBringing Politics Under the Power of Love with Michael WearWe are heading into another contentious Presidential election. For people of faith, for people who care about character and gentleness and values, for people who are inclined to disengage from politics altogether, what are we to do? Michael Wear, author of The Spirit of Our Politics, joins Amy Julia Becker to talk about:His work as a staffer in the Obama White House (Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships)How political anger and polarization malform individuals, families, churches, and communitiesHabits and practices for gentle, hopeful political engagementStewarding political influence for the good of our neighborsPolitics and identityA new...2024-04-3046 min
Cross Tabs6: What is a voter file? With Paul Westcott from L2Ever noticed public opinion pollsters talking about "matching survey respondents to the voter file"? No? Just me?Pollsters use voter file data - public records about who voted - to identify registered and likely voters. This data is used to shape election strategies and predict outcomes. Our guest reveals how raw voter rolls are transformed into powerful tools for micro-targeting and predictive modeling that campaigns rely on.In this episode of Cross Tabs, host Farrah Bostic and guest Paul Westcott, Executive Vice President at the political data firm L2, discuss the complex process of...2024-04-0948 min
Offline with Jon FavreauAre You Treating Politics Like a Hobby?Are college educated Democrats going to cost Joe Biden the election? Eitan Hersh, a Political Science professor at Tufts, joins Offline to take a closer look at “political hobbyists,” aka people who think that getting involved in politics means following the news and forming political opinions. Eitan’s book, Politics is for Power, lays out a roadmap for folks who are tired of online takes and ready to get involved in politics at the community level—where engagement could make a real impact. He and Jon talk about what organizing looks like in every day life, and how the most imp...2024-04-0746 min
Trinity Forum ConversationsConnecting Spiritual Formation and Public Life with Michael WearConnecting Spiritual Formation and Public Life with Michael WearIn the midst of what is proving to be a frustrating, fractious, and even frightening election year, how can Christians best respond to the situation in front of us, and how can we offer a positive contribution to our common life?Drawing on the life and work of the late philosopher Dallas Willard, Michael Wear helps us explore what true spiritual formation could mean for the reformation of our polarized political life:“We need to retrieve a sense that we...2024-04-0233 min
Atemporal con Andrés Acevedo#115 - Mónica Pachón - El coraje del Congreso colombiano y la tentación BukeleMónica Pachón es profesora de diseño en la Universidad de los Andes. https://twitter.com/mpachoncvLibros mencionados:Barco - Malcolm Deas (https://bukz.co/products/barco)Politics is for Power - Eitan Hersh (https://amzn.to/3SEANwR)Apoyar Atemporal en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AtemporalpodcastEn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMTssINr-9gsPwk1iuAEdxQ/joinRecibe mi newsletter: https://acevedoandres.com/newsletter/2024-01-241h 35
Never Mind The Bar ChartsWill it be the TikTok general election … or the Zoom general election?Professor Kate Dommett is one of the UK’s absolute top rank experts on political campaigning, data and the internet. So who better to have back on Never Mind The Bar Charts to talk about how parties use data and what the next general election might bring?
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Data-Driven Campaigning and Political Parties: Five Advanced Democracies Compared by Katharine Dommett, Glenn Kefford and Simon Kruschinski: available from Amazon, Waterstones and independent bookshops.*
My pr...2024-01-1249 min
The Disrupters: Faith Changing CultureAvoiding Politics as Entertainment with Michael WearFor some, engaging in politics looks like watching particular cable news or social media networks and then amplifying whatever voices align with their own particular values or biases. But perhaps the key to healthy political engagement isn’t about spending time watching C-SPAN, but instead is about focusing on the people we are becoming.In this last episode of season 5 of The Disrupters, Kaitlyn Schiess welcomes Michael Wear, founder of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Together they explore the necessity of spiritual formation as an essential part of civic involvement and discuss the “election stress synd...2023-12-1845 min
The Great BattlefieldHobbyism in American Politics with Eitan Hersh of Tufts UniversityEitan Hersh joins The Great Battlefield podcast to discuss his new book "Politics Is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change", which aims to change the behavior of people who consume politics but don't work to build power.2023-07-2847 min
The Science of PoliticsHas American business turned left?American business used to be a common partner of Republicans. But the party claims that corporations have now gone “woke”, endorsing progressive values. Are companies really moving leftward? Eitan Hersh finds that business leaders perceive their companies moving toward Democratic elites and policy priorities, mostly due to internal demands. Soubhik Barari finds that companies are moving leftward in their social media posts and that public messaging is indicative of their internal behavior. They both say the woke capitalism narrative may be incomplete, but commentators are reacting to real change.2023-07-261h 09
DesirousParty RadioDPR015 - DesirousParty Radio with dj-Vox - Buck Rodgers Live Mix from Austin, TexasThe hottest tracks, the hottest parties, and the hottest DJs, only on DPR!This month on DesirousParty Radio we are on location at Secrets in Orlando for the Dirty Vibes SwingaLicious takeover weekend. We have a live mix from Buck Rodgers recorded at Deep House Brunch Austin, Texas.DPR015 Tracklist:Jimi Jules - My City's On Fire (Anyma & Cassian Remix) [Rose Avenue]Gorgon City - Voodoo (Extended Mix) [REALM Records]Leftwing : Kody, Robot Collective - Love Like This [SPINNIN' DEEP]Kevin McKay, J.Pe Bruna, 88HATS, Adiel Mora - We Should Be Together [Glasgow U...2023-05-032h 56
Our Scottish FutureMaking Change Happen with Eitan Hersh [LIVE EPISODE]On Wednesday 6th October we were joined by renowned US political scientist Eitan Hersch, author of "Politics is for Power", for our online event event "Making Change Happen". We talked to Eitan about how to turn yourself into an effective activist, what it means to be part of a community and the role of young people in making change.Our new chair, Kirsty McNeill, was also on hand to talk about how we can all get involved in listening to people across Scotland about the change they want to see.Thanks f...2022-10-0755 min
The Colin McEnroe ShowWhy should we care about politics?And, just like that, we’re in the midst of yet another election season. With news fatigue and election fatigue, it’s easy to feel jaded. This hour, we explore why we feel that way, talk about how to overcome those feelings, and discuss why we should care about politics. GUESTS: Gabe Fleisher: Author of Wake Up to Politics and a student at Georgetown University Roya Hakakian: Author and poet whose latest book is A Beginner’s Guide to America: For the Immigrant and the Curious Eitan Hersh: Author of Politics Is for Power: How to Mov...2022-10-0642 min
In Common099: The politics of environmental access and risk with Jesse RibotIn this episode, Michael speaks with Jesse Ribot, Professor at the School of International Service at American University. Jesse is a human geographer who studies environmental justice and rural wellbeing. They discuss several aspects of Jesse’s research, including his foundational work on the theory of access, which he developed with Nancy Peluso. This theory broadens the traditional framing of environmental property rights to consider a broad suite of social factors, such as market access and access to technology and capital, that enable or limit access to the environment and the benefits that come with this access.
Mi...2022-07-111h 25
MutMachPodcastOlaf Scholz: Ein toxischer Hauch von ArroganzMüssen Bürger mehr als nörgelnde Zuschauer sein? - Warum Koalieren eine Kulturtechnik ist - Sylt für alle - Ist die Türkei das Bayern der NATO? - Warum Demokratie und Wohlstand Geschwister sind? - Ist medialer Dauerlärm eine Form der Manipulation? - Warum Demokratie ein Verb ist - Wieviel digitale Hetze verträgt das Gemeinwesen? - Wer lag einst auf Platz 64 der peinlichste Berliner? - Wie funktioniert demokratische Früherziehung? - Warum Wählen cool ist. Plus: Wurde Baby Paul gleich nach der Geburt auf der Säuglingsstation vertauscht?Zum Nachlesen: Eitan Hersh...2022-05-2051 min
East Anchorage Book Club with Andrew GrayEitan Hersh, author of Politics is for PowerSend us a textEitan Hersh is a political science professor at Tufts University in Boston where he focuses on US elections, civic participation, and voting rights. In 2020 he published his second book, Politics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change. That book led to the start of this podcast, so it is a great honor to have him on the show. Eitan participated via Zoom from his home in Brookline, Massachusetts, as part of a group event. 2022-03-2938 min
The New Liberal PodcastThe Neoliberal Podcast's Best Books of 2021Jeremiah recounts the best books from 2021, including books on gentrification, political organizing, economic growth, comedy's role in society, economic dynamism, the history of evolution, and much more! Part 1 of this episode - https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-neolib-podcast/episode/best-books-of-2021-part-1-85453491 Utopia, LOL? - http://strangehorizons.com/fiction/utopia-lol/ There Goes the Hood, conversation with Lance Freeman - https://www.patreon.com/posts/60147903 Politics is for Power with Eitan Hersh - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politics-is-for-power-ft-eitan-hersh/id1390384827?i=1000520028193 A Culture of Growth with Joel Mokyr - https...2022-01-131h 08
הספינר - מאחורי הקלעים של הפוליטיקהפרק 76: הכל באשמתכם - בעיית התחביבנות הפוליטיתבפרק 76 של הספינר, נכיר את המושג "תחביבנות פוליטית", שטבע חוקר מדע המדינה איתן הרש: התעסקות בפוליטיקה לשם הבידור, ולא לשם בניית כוח. נבין למה פוליטיקה בכל העולם נעה לכיוון של התעסקות בפוליטיקה כבידור, מה ההשפעות השליליות של התופעה הזו – ואיך אנחנו יכולים לפעול אחרת כדי לבנות כוח פוליטית וליצור שינוי של ממש.
לקריאה נוספת: Politics is for Power / Eitan D. Hersh
למקרה שלא ידעתם, יש לי עוד פודקאסט, שאני מנחה יחד עם אורן ברנשטיין – אסור להשוות. זה פודקאסט על המון דברים, החל מהסברים על למה קשה לנו לשנות הרגלים ועד לעצות על איך לנהל צוות חדש, וכל זה עם דוגמאות מעולמות תוכן מפתיעים במיוחד. ממש לא פוליטיקה, אבל מבטיח שתהנו.
רוצים להזמין הרצאה של הספינר (או הרצאה אחרת על פסיכולוגיה או על פוליטיקה)? מוזמנות ומוזמנים להסתכל על תפריט ההרצאות ולמלא טופס הזמנה.
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תודה ענקית במיוחד לתומכים המובילים של הספינר בפטריאון: לילה אודינייב, ולרי בלייב, אלמוג בקו, אבי דבוש, סיון גולדברג, עומרי ולרשטיין, עמית ורטהימר, אבנר טנא, גל כהנא, איתי כנען-הרפז, דן כספי, אמיליה לפיד, טום ניסים, אסף סמו, ינאי סנד, מיכאל פבזנר, יסמין פרהדיאן, ארז צימרמן, מיכל קוריאט, רועי שוורץ תיכון, רן שחם, עדי אגסי שפיר, רות שילר, ואריאל שנהר.
אתם גם מוזמנים לעקוב אחרינו בעמוד הפייסבוק של הפודקאסט כדי לשמוע על ספינים נוספים בעתיד, ולהצטרף לקבוצת הדיונים שלנו – מדברים על ספינים.
המוזיקה בפודקאסט: Unmasked by Scomber (c) copyright 2014 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/scomber/48112 Ft: My Free Mickey, Snowflake & Michael Burnz
קריינות בפתיח: איתי דגן
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inFocus with David ColettoIs political hobbyism hurting democracy? inFocus with Dr. Eitan Hersh on his book "Politics is for Power"Are you a political hobbyist? Do you read the Hill Times or iPolitics just for fun? Do you tune into the Sunday morning political shows and talk about politics with your friends or families – like if you were talking about your favourite sports team?
Well, if you are – you might be hurting democracy.
On this episode of inFocus, I’m joined by Dr. Eitan Hersh, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science at Tufts University. His research focuses on civic participation, voting rights, and the relationship between election rules, strategies, and the beh...2021-11-2640 min
The Political ConversationEp 3: What is Political Engagement? With Dr. Eitan HershBetween tweets, op-eds, newsletters and, well, podcasts–what does it mean to be politically engaged today? We explore this question with Associate Professor of Political Science at Tufts University, Dr. Eitan Hersh. He is the author of Politics Is for Power.2021-11-1248 min
Placebo Magick PodcastSocial Media and Smartphone Addiction (S2E21)Magick and brain hacks for reducing screen time and its negative impacts!
Resources:
Politics Is For Power by Eitan Hersh
Also hear Eitan Hersh on the "Passion Isn't Enough" episode of Hidden Brain
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Placebo Magick Podcast discussion of Digital Minimalism
Deep Questions with Cal Newport (podcast)
Hamlet's BlackBerry: Building a Good Life in the Digital Age by William Powers
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Placebo Magick Podcast discussion of The Power of Habit
Atomic Habits by James Clear
"How to Kick Bad Habits and Start Good Ones" on the...2021-10-261h 41
Hidden BrainPassion Isn't EnoughMany Americans feel an obligation to keep up with political news. But maybe we should be focusing our energies elsewhere. In this episode from 2020, political scientist Eitan Hersh says there's been a rise in "political hobbyism" in the United States. We treat politics like entertainment, following the latest updates like we follow our favorite sports teams. Instead, he says, we should think of politics as a way to acquire power and persuade our neighbors to back the issues we support.
2021-09-2847 minDIY DemocracyThe Purpose of PoliticsAn interview with Eitan Hersh on his book Politics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change. Music by Evan Schaeffer 2021-09-1033 min
Dear Asian GenerationProtect Our AAPI Community: History of Asian American HateIn this episode, Naina interviews Professor Melissa Borja about racism towards ESEA Americans throughout history due to the myths of "Yellow Peril" and the "Model Minority". They discuss immigration laws, the effects of World War II and the Cold War, and how other historical events connect to Asian hate during the current COVID-19 pandemic. They end with how to approach the issue of Asian American racism with the knowledge of historical contexts.
Resources:
Color of Success by Ellen D. Wu
The Good Immigrants by Madeline Y. Hsu
Empire of Care by...2021-07-2649 min
Identity/Crisis#60: To Fight Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism, Look at the DataEitan Hersh (Tufts University) recently published two sociological papers on antisemitism and sentiment about Israel in America's young adults. He joins Yehuda Kurtzer to discuss what the data says, the pitfalls of analyzing communal problems with anecdotal evidence, and the way individuals can actually effect political change.
Referenced in this episode: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/01/political-hobbyists-are-ruining-politics/605212/2021-06-2240 min
Voting Equals DemocracyEpisode 2: Voter Choice and EducationIn podcast miniseries, “Voting Equals Democracy: Unpacking Voter Choice,” Rita interviews several political science professors, as well as conducts her own experiment, and uses outside research, to answer the questions: why do people value specific world issues over others? To what extent does this have an effect on the outcome of presidential elections? To this end, Rita analyzes external influences such as education, family, religion, political parties, and geography, to understand how these aspects influence voters at the polls.In episode 2 of “Voting Equals Democracy: Unpacking Voter Choice,” Rita discusses how education impacts Americans at the polls. With the...2021-05-0606 minThe New Liberal PodcastPolitics is for Power ft. Eitan HershWhat is political hobbyism, and why is it a bad thing for our politics and our country? Political Science professor Eitan Hersh joins the show to talk about his book Politics Is For Power. We discuss why most people who talk about politics aren't doing anything useful, how actual political power is wielded at a local level, and how the Neoliberal Project can transition from being an online group who talk about politics to a real world organization that takes the reins of political power. Read Politics is for Power - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Politics-Is-for-Power/Ei...2021-05-0458 min
Good Will HuntersAutumn Series 1 - Andrew Leigh MP and Anabel Cruz, on civil space and advocacyWelcome to our first episode of the Good Will Hunters Autumn Series: The Future of the NGO.
This series is presented with generous sponsorship from Alinea-Whitelum. Learn more about their work here https://alineawhitelum.com
In this episode, hosts Rachel Mason Nunn and Paul Ronalds speak with Anabel Cruz and Andrew Leigh MP on increasing restrictions on civil society. In particular, we ask how do NGOs continue to advocate in an increasingly antagonistic political environment?
Anabel Cruz is the Founder Director of the Communication and Development Institute (ICD) of Uruguay, a civil society organisation with more than 26 years of experience...2021-04-2636 min
Conversations with Charlie DyerConversations with Charlie Dyer, Guest: Eitan HershIn 2018, an impressive third of Americans reported spending two hours or more per day on political activity. But, four out of five of those people reported that none of that time was spent on real political work – rather, we feel engaged and satisfied when we consume political news, engage on social media, and complain with friends and family. In short, what many of us are doing is political hobbyism – not making real change. Our guest, Eitan Hersh, tells the stories of several normal-people-turned-activists and how they became involved in their communities – approaching change on a local level and advocating for pol...2021-03-1519 min
Conversations From A Room"Deliver The Goods"Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome, and thank you all for tuning in! Today's episode is one for the books my good people. I had the pleasure of catching up with my comrade, Jose Elosegui. What a guy! This man is just a force of creativity and positivity. He has always been an advocator for the arts, and a natural performer. I hope you find his wisdom and insight just as inspiring as I did. So join us as we take you along ridiculous banter and nonsense, while hopefully sharing some insight and enlightenment. This is Conversations From A Room!L...2021-02-2442 min
The Best Paragraph I've Read...Government Teacher Roundtable: Chaos in the Capital, The Presidential Transition, Social Media Bans, The World's Opinion, Is Our Political System Broken? What Does the Next Administration do?The Best Paragraph I've Read:
"Last week, many asked whether the assault on the Capitol, fueled by Trump and his many political and media enablers, was the start of something or an end. It is neither, of course. It is a moment when we each get to decide how we want to proceed."
This paragraph comes from Ken Burns who made a guest appearance on Politico's Playbook. The paragraph and more can be read here:
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2021/01/12/americas-fourth-great-crisis-491367
To discuss America's current political issues Zac and Don have reformed the Government Teacher Roundtable. They are joined by...2021-01-191h 09
IntrinsicBeyond Political HobbyismTo wrap up one of the wildest years in the history of the United States, I’m happy to bring to you a conversation I recorded with three of the most influential grassroots activists in Ulster county, New York—Kelleigh McKenzie, Lin Sakai, and Amy Fradon.
This episode is a sequel to my earlier one in which I interviewed Eitan Hersh, author of Politics is for Power, and discussed how political hobbyism where people are engaged only through social media, mostly on national issues, is actually hurting our political system and our society by exacerbating the polarization. In t...2020-12-301h 04
Godless Heathens Podcast081 - Cat 5 Schitt StormOn this episode, we wade into the Cat 5 storm that is the runoff election for the two Senate seats in Georgia and how internet heroes die quickly. Lastly, we discuss how the Southern Baptist Convention felt they must put out a joint statement against Critical Race Theory.
Links:
Gabriel Sterling:
https://youtu.be/jLi-Yo6IucQ
https://www.npr.org/2020/12/02/941610840/georgia-election-official-discusses-his-remarks-on-threats-against-election-offi
Southern Baptist & Critical Race Theory:
https://spacrs.wordpress.com/what-is-critical-race-theory/
https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2020/december/southern-baptist-critical-race-theory-debate-crt-seminary-s.html
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Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes PodcastThe Problem with Political Hobbyism with Eitan HershHas online activism and doomscrolling through twitter turned politics into just a hobby for people? At what point is it just a way to spend time rather than affect meaningful change? This week Tufts University professor, Eitan Hersh, joins to talk about what he diagnoses as “political hobbyism”, what real political engagement looks like, and argues how this self-gratifying online hobbyism can be detrimental to the real political activism needed to create change. Politics is for Power: How To Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, And Make Real Change
2020-11-2452 min
The Bagel PodcastWhat the Future HoldsAssociate Professor of American Politics at Tufts University Eitan Hersh joins me in this episode to talk through the Jewish voting patterns in the US election. Madeline Young delves into the ways Black Lives Matter is affecting the Jewish community. Rabbi Harvey Belovski shares some high-concept Talmud, we have our usual Israel update from journalist Gilad Halpern and another Bagel Broigus emerges, this time around The Future of Gender and Judaism, featuring Sally Berkovic, Michelle Janes and Rabbi Daniel Lichman.
The episode image is creative commons public domain.
2020-11-1058 min
IntrinsicPassion, Politics, and Power: Conversation with Eitan HershHow do you gain political power? By helping your neighbors! Eitan Hersh, author of Politics Is For Power, elucidates how so many of us who think we are politically well-informed and engaged are actually political hobbyists, and may be exacerbating the problems we're trying to fix.
This episode is a playbook for anyone who wants to get off the couch and social media and start working on pragmatic solutions with real actions, while building a network and a working system that will lead to the systemic transformation we need.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/forge-collective8/message2020-10-2954 min
Think ProgressivelyEp. 5 - You're Doing Politics WrongSend us a textOn this episode, we discuss the idea of political hobbyism and how you can actually make a difference in this election. We also talk about how Trump downplayed COVID, the wildfires on the west coast, and more crazy stories from the week. Find us on Facebook and Twitter at ThinkProPod! If you would like to email us, you can reach us at thinkpropod@gmail.com. Useful links from the episode:Woodward book: Trump says he knew coronavirus was ‘deadly’ and worse than the flu while intentionally misleading AmericansFBI Releases Statement on Misinformation Rela...2020-09-1739 min
Top of Mind with Julie RosePolitical Hobby, How Not to Diet, NormalEitan Hersh of Tufts Univ and author of "Politics is for Power" on political hobbism. Charlie Dorison of Harvard Univ on drugs and emotion. Dr. Michael Greger on his book "How Not to Diet". Magda and Nathaniel Newman on their book "Normal". Stephen Kelly of Duke Univ on Machias Island.2020-09-041h 44
Top of Mind with Julie RosePolitical Hobby, How Not to Diet, NormalObsessing About Political News Is Not Good for Us or the Country (0:40)Guest: Eitan Hersh, Associate Professor of Political Science, Tufts University, Author of “Politics is for Power”The political news these days just won’t quit. So much drama between the upcoming presidential election, the pandemic, and the protests. All three are driving the majority of Americans to spend more time on social media. How can we not? Isn’t it kind of a patriotic duty to stay current? And to share and post and comment? (Originally Aired 2/4/20) Sadness is Major Driver of Tobacco Use (20:11)Gues...2020-09-041h 44
Future HindsightPolitics is for Power: Eitan D. HershPolitics Begins with Service Political power starts with service to others. For instance, Russian immigrant and Boston resident Naakh Vysoky began his political career by helping his fellow Russian immigrants gain citizenship and keep their government benefits. He also advocated on their behalf in Washington. Members of his community recognized his leadership and initiative, and began to follow his lead politically. They voted according to his recommendations. By building a voting bloc, Naakh created lasting political power to make government more responsive to his community. Politics Solves Problems Politics is about working together...2020-08-1431 minFuture HindsightPolitics is for Power: Eitan D. HershPolitics Begins with Service Political power starts with service to others. For instance, Russian immigrant and Boston resident Naakh Vysoky began his political career by helping his fellow Russian immigrants gain citizenship and keep their government benefits. He also advocated on their behalf in Washington. Members of his community recognized his leadership and initiative, and began to follow his lead politically. They voted according to his recommendations. By building a voting bloc, Naakh created lasting political power to make government more responsive to his community. Politics Solves Problems Politics is about working together...2020-08-1431 min
Política, Ciência e Filosofia‘Política é para o poder’: chega de política como passatempo, diz o livro de Eitan HershNeste vídeo, faz-se uma crítica à política como hobby (passatempo). Passamos muito tempo nas redes sociais a opinar, se indignar e denunciar as ações dos representantes. Mas isso leva a algum engajamento? O que estamos fazendo de fato para conquistar mais poder e produzir mudanças reais? É a pergunta que faz o autor, explicada neste vídeo por Maikel da Silveira, mestre em filosofia pela PUC-Rio. A extrema-direita tem buscado conquistar mais gente para seus projetos tenebrosos. O campo progressista precisa retornar às bases e buscar poder real.2020-08-0700 min
Lib Dem PodcastIs Politics a Hobby for You?In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to political scientist Professor Eitan Hersh about his book Politics is for Power. John & Richard discuss his research into political hobbyism and why its a bad thing for you and your cause.You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like & subscribe to the channel through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode.Thanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram...2020-07-3153 min
Curious Minds at WorkCM 161: Eitan Hersh On Making Real ChangeWhat if the way we engage in politics today works against the changes we seek?
One-third of Americans say they spend at least two hours a day on politics. But according to Eitan Hersh, author of the book, Politics is for Power: How to Move beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change, most of that time is spent consuming news, posting to social media, and signing online petitions.
Eitan labels these kinds of isolated, predominantly online behaviors "political hobbyism," and he contrasts them with the kinds of activities that can drive real change. He explains that politics "...is...2020-05-1145 min
GBH's Talking PoliticsWhy Well-Educated White People Are Getting Politics WrongThe thesis of Tufts political scientist Eitan Hersh’s new book is provocative, to say the least. In Politics Is For Power: How To Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, And Make Real Change, Hersh argues that a big chunk of society — looking at you, well-educated white people! — have come to treat politics as a sort of spectator sport. They spend time on it, and plenty of energy, but it’s a fundamentally passive sort of engagement — and it doesn’t really get things done. Hersh talks Peter Kadzis and Adam Reilly through his diagnosis; discusses some #mapoli figures who are actu...2020-04-2426 min
AmericanoAre we all political hobbyists now?With Eitan Hersh, political scientist and author of Politics Is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change.Presented by Freddy Gray.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk2020-04-2023 min
Bridge Builder PodcastDr. Eitan Hersh on Moving Beyond Political Hobbyism, Taking Action, and Making Real ChangeIn today’s episode, we’re discussing the concept of political hobbyism – what that means, why it is fueling division in our society, and how we can begin to truly engage in politics instead of just talking about politics.
Our guest, Dr. Eitan Hersh is an associate professor in the political science department at Tufts University in Massachusetts where he focuses on American politics, civic participation, voting rights, elections, and political behavior. His book, "Politics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change" was published in January 2020 by Scribner.
In our mailbag segment, we ans...2020-04-1629 min
Bridge Builder PodcastDr. Eitan Hersh on Moving Beyond Political Hobbyism, Taking Action, and Making Real ChangeIn today’s episode, we’re discussing the concept of political hobbyism – what that means, why it is fueling division in our society, and how we can begin to truly engage in politics instead of just talking about politics.
Our guest, Dr. Eitan Hersh is an associate professor in the political science department at Tufts University in Massachusetts where he focuses on American politics, civic participation, voting rights, elections, and political behavior. His book, "Politics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change" was published in January 2020 by Scribner.
In our mailbag segment, we ans...2020-04-1630 min
The Good Life: Andrew Leigh in Conversation116. Eitan Hersh on why local service beats political hobbyismEitan Hersh on why local service beats political hobbyism.
You can find out more about Eitan's book Politics Is for Power - How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change here.
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TatterEpisode 51: Engaging Power (w/ Eitan Hersh)ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Eitan Hersh is a faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Tufts University, and he's the author of the book Politics Is For Power. In his book, he discusses what he calls "political hobbyism," which the host of this podcast all too often engages in when he gets into arguments in comment threads on Facebook. In one demographic respect, Sargent's doing so is not that surprising. But in another respect, it is a bit more unusual. To learn more, listen to the episode. You'll also hear about compelling stories of people who aren't "...2020-04-1545 min
On the MediaWhy Nonvoters Choose to Opt OutIn advance of yesterday’s primaries, we saw some electoral anxieties of a slightly new variety: would voters turn out in the face of COVID-19? In the end, over 3.5 million people voted — not an appreciable decline, but then, the virus is still relatively limited here in the US. And even under the best of circumstances, over 40 percent of American citizens don’t vote. In fact, in November 2016, around 100 million eligible voters passed on the opportunity. That’s more people who voted for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. And it might be even more than that, since nonvoter statistics seem often...2020-03-1114 min
The Gray Area with Sean IllingAre you a "political hobbyist?" If so, you're the problem.Obsessively following the daily political news feels like an act of politics, or at least an act of civics. But what if, for many of us, it’s a replacement for politics — and one that’s actually hurting the country?That is the argument made by Tufts University political scientist Eitan Hersh. In his incisive new book Politics is for Power, Hersh draws a sharp distinction between what he calls “political hobbyism” — following politics as a kind of entertainment and expression of self-identity — and the actual work of politics. His data shows that a lot of people who believe th...2020-03-091h 23
justinrobertyoungBernie's bruising road ahead, the moments that cost Warren, are Political Hobbyists bad?- Why Bernie needs Michigan
- The three moments that lost Elizabeth Warren the election and a confirmation of a long held theory
- Interview with Eitan Hersh about Political Hobbyists and how to motivate them2020-03-0653 min
Hidden BrainPassion Isn't EnoughMany Americans feel an obligation to keep up with political news. But maybe we should be focusing our energies elsewhere. Political scientist Eitan Hersh says there's been a rise in "political hobbyism" in the United States. We treat politics like entertainment, following the latest updates like we follow our favorite sports teams. Instead, he says, we should think of politics as a way to acquire power and persuade our neighbors to back the issues we support.
2020-02-1050 min
Talk CocktailIf You Spend Hours Watching Cable News, You Are Just A Political HobbyistPartly as a result of 24/7 cable news and its unending political coverage, politics today is simply another form of entertainment. A spectator sport at best.
We know the names of all the players. Nate silver homogenizes sports and election statistics as if we all had political bookies. We’re angry and we want purity tests for our candidates.
What we’ve lost sight of in all of this is what politics is actually for. It is, at its core, only about the wielding of power to accomplish something. Success comes not from shouting, or self-righteousness, or t...2020-02-0622 min
Top of Mind with Julie RosePolitical Hobbyism, High Impact Philanthropy, Lake Erie RightsObsessing About Political News Is Not Good for Us or the Country (0:31)Guest: Eitan Hersh, PhD, Associate Professor of Political Science, Tufts University, Author of “Politics Is for Power”The political news these days just won’t quit. So much drama at the President’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday – did you see Speaker Pelosi tear up her copy of the President’s speech?! The Senate acquitted President Trump in the impeachment trial. And the all-important Iowa Caucus was a giant bungle for Democrats just as the Presidential race kicks into high gear. It’s not easy to keep u...2020-02-051h 40Top of Mind with Julie RosePolitical Hobbyism, High Impact Philanthropy, Lake Erie RightsEitan Hersh of Tufts Univ, Author of “Politics is for Power,” on political hobbyism. Nicholas Lardy, Peterson Institute for International Economics, on coronavirus and the global economy. Angela Rodriguez of Worcester Polytechnic Institute on pregnant women and fat-shaming. Katherina Rosqueta, Center of High Impact Philanthropy, on philanthropy. Catherine Panter-Brick of Yale Univ on refugee trauma.Tish O’Dell, Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund, on Lake Erie and rights of nature laws.2020-02-051h 40
Author Eitan Hersh discusses #PoliticsisforPower on #ConversationsLIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes author Eitan Hersh to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss his new book POLITICS IS FOR POWER----and what he hopes readers take away from it.2020-01-2918 min
On the MediaFamily FeudA pre-debate news drop from CNN threatened the relative peace between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. On this week’s On the Media, why the feud is more distracting than illuminating. Plus, why paying close attention to political news is no substitute for civic participation. And, the origins of two oligarchic dynasties: the Trumps and the Kushners.
1. Rebecca Traister [@rtraister], writer for New York Magazine, on the inevitability of the questions facing women in politics. Listen.
2. Eitan Hersh [@eitanhersh], political scientist at Tufts University, on the political hobbyism and news consumption. Listen.
3. Andrea Be...2020-01-1750 min
Step Inside This Thrilling Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Politics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change by Eitan HershPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/387432to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Politics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change
Author: Eitan Hersh
Narrator: Jonathan Todd Ross
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 47 minutes
Release date: January 14, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
A groundbreaking analysis of political hobbyism—treating politics like a spectator sport—and an urgent and timely call to arms for the many well-meaning, well-informed citizens who follow political news, but do not take political action. Do you consider your...2020-01-148h 47
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Rules for a Senate Impeachment TrialTopics Discussed:Democratic Primary (01:30)Natural Disasters Around the World (07:54)CLEAN Future Act (09:29)Iran (13:06)Afghanistan Deaths (19:47)Taiwanese Election (20:45)China and Trade (22:08)Compliments: Tom Donahue & Eitan Hersh (22:56)Senate Impeachment Rules (27:27)Outside of Politics (46:13)Sponsors:LolaThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Politics is for Po...2020-01-1450 minPantsuit PoliticsThe Rules for a Senate Impeachment TrialTopics Discussed:Democratic Primary (01:30)Natural Disasters Around the World (07:54)CLEAN Future Act (09:29)Iran (13:06)Afghanistan Deaths (19:47)Taiwanese Election (20:45)China and Trade (22:08)Compliments: Tom Donahue & Eitan Hersh (22:56)Senate Impeachment Rules (27:27)Outside of Politics (46:13)Sponsors:LolaThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Politics is for Po...2020-01-1450 min
Download Latest Free Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsPolitics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change by Eitan HershPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/387432 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Politics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change Author: Eitan Hersh Narrator: Jonathan Todd Ross Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 47 minutes Release date: January 14, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: A groundbreaking analysis of political hobbyism—treating politics like a spectator sport—and an urgent and timely call to arms for the many well-meaning, well-informed citizens who follow political news, but do not take political action. Do you cons...2020-01-1403 minDownload Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsPolitics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change by Eitan HershPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/387432to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Politics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change
Author: Eitan Hersh
Narrator: Jonathan Todd Ross
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 47 minutes
Release date: January 14, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
A groundbreaking analysis of political hobbyism—treating politics like a spectator sport—and an urgent and timely call to arms for the many well-meaning, well-informed citizens who follow political news, but do not take political action. Do you consider your...2020-01-148h 47
The Horse RaceEpisode 78: How Wasted Are We?4/17/2019-- Listeners, it's happening. The Horse Race is, in fact, going to the races. Mark your calendars for June 9 and join us for a live recording of The Horse Race at Suffolk Downs. Come eat, drink, gamble, watch some races and listen to some political conversation. Really, what more could you possibly want? Keep your eyes and ears open for details to come.
Meanwhile in the bunker, Steve and Jenn have much to discuss. About one week into the Stop & Shop strike that's been visited by Elizabeth Warren and will be soon by Joe Biden and Marty Walsh, Jenn and...2019-04-1733 min
The CSDC Podcast005 INTERVIEW – Eitan Hersh on CBC Homerun on the Politicization of Health IssuesEitan Hersh was the guest of the CSDC on Friday March 24. On that occasion, he was...
The post 005 INTERVIEW – Eitan Hersh on CBC Homerun on the Politicization of Health Issues appeared first on CSDC - Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship.2017-04-2700 minThe CSDC Podcast004 SPEAKER SERIES – Eitan Hersh and the Politicization of Health Issues for Democratic and Republican PhysiciansDownload the PDF presentation by clicking here. Eitan Hersh (Yale University) Speaking at the CSDC, McGill University,...
The post 004 SPEAKER SERIES – Eitan Hersh and the Politicization of Health Issues for Democratic and Republican Physicians appeared first on CSDC - Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship.2017-04-2700 min