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Give and TakeEpisode 313: Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?, with James S. FishkinMy guest is James Fishkin, professor at Stanford University and one of the world’s leading scholars of democratic reform. His new book, Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?, argues that polarization, mistrust, and democratic dysfunction aren’t just political problems—they’re failures of how we form opinions together. Drawing on decades of research and real-world experiments in deliberative democracy, Fishkin makes the case that when ordinary citizens are given time, information, and the chance to engage across differences, democracy can work better than we imagine. In this conversation, we explore what deliberation really means, how it differs...
2025-12-1848 min
P1 Kultur ReportageJames S. Fishkin: ”Demokratin är sjuk, här är botemedlet!”I kulturkriget står demokratin på spel. Det polariserade politiska landskapet är ett symptom på en sjuk demokrati, det slår Stanford-professorn James S. Fishkin fast. Men han har en lösning. P1 Kulturs Lisa Bergström har träffat honom. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Polarisering följer i kulturkrigets spår, människor blir motståndare till varandra där den andre ses som en fiende och dialog blir omöjlig. Ett sådant klimat göder populism, enkla lösningar och misstro mot etablerade medier. Hur kan utvecklingen vända...
2025-12-0315 min
Revolutionary Optimism PodcastDeliberative Polling® Can Save Democracy: Vision of James FishkinDr. Paul Zeitz sits down with Professor James S. Fishkin of Stanford University—the mind behind Deliberative Polling®—to explore whether informed dialogue can heal democracy’s divisions. Fishkin shares how a single “eureka” moment in 1988 led to a global movement transforming how citizens think, talk, and decide together. From Texas to Mongolia, and now through AI-assisted platforms, deliberative polling is proving that when people have space to learn and listen, polarization can melt away.In this episode, you’ll learn:How deliberative polling bridges divides and builds mutual respectWhy “America in One Room” changed w...
2025-11-1751 min
TechstinationIn the market for an SUV? Gas, hybrid or electric?Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With the introduction of the 2026 Kia Sportage in hybrid and internal combustion flavors, the carmaker is reminding consumers that bigger isn’t always better when it comes to buying an SUV. And Kia America’s James Bell says there are lots of reasons to look at plug in hybrid and all electric vehicles…“Well I think the biggest misconception is thinking that they need to continue to get a gasoline powered car. The electrified versions are just so much better. Let’s just start with the driving expe...
2025-09-2601 min
TechstinationTechstination interview: With arrival of 2026 Sportage models- Kia offers tips on SUV shoppingIn the market for an SUV. Gas? Hybrid? Electric? There are lots of factors to consider. With the company's 2026 Sportage by his side, Kia's James Bell chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
2025-09-1710 min
The Nicole Sandler ShowCuring the Ills of Democracy with James FishkinThe title of today's show suggests a mighty big supposition, that the "ills of Democracy" can be cured. When I suggest anything similar, those who disagree with everything I stand for quickly respond that "This is not a Democracy" instead of speaking to the larger issue. Today's guest is James S Fishkin, Professor of Communications, Prof of Political Science at Stanford, author of Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? Get full access to The Nicole Sandler Show at nicolesandler.substack.com/subscribeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https...
2025-09-161h 15
TechstinationWhat will be new in the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid?Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Ford Maverick is the best selling hybrid truck in America…and the 2026 edition has been announced. Brand Manager James Gilpin says there are three powertrain choices below 30 thousand dollars..“So the Maverick gives the customer everything. When you fundamentally sit down and think about it. Okay I got five seats, I can have all wheel drive, I can have up to 42 mile per gallon city, I can have up to 15 hundred pounds of payload and I can tow up to four thousand pounds, there’s really n...
2025-09-1201 min
Political Philosophy PodcastCan Deliberation Save Democracy? with James S. FishkinJames S. Fishkin, the Pioneer of deliberative polling joins the podcast. We discuss the nature of public opinion, how it can be changed, the positivities of consensus, 'activist disfunction' and can deliberation help cure our current democratic death spiral.
2025-09-0754 min
TechstinationTechstination interview: What's new in the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid?Ford has unveiled the 2026 Maverick Hybrid. What's new? Maverick Brand Manager James Gilpin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
2025-08-2505 min
Story in the Public SquareExploring paths to improve the health of democracy with James FishkinFor more than a decade, now, the world has been experiencing a process of “democratic backsliding,” while alternatives to governing by popular consent have gained popularity—even in the West. James Fishkin offers a path to improving not just the health of democracy, but the effectiveness of liberal democratic governments. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab. He is best known for developing Deliberative Polling®, a practice of public consultation that employs random samples of the ci...
2025-08-2228 min
Shrinking TrumpEven Republicans can’t miss Trump’s walk on the roof!Your favorite clinical psychologists, John Gartner and Harry Segal, observe how the media is turning again, however slowly, to Trump’s mental decline. They are also joined by James Fishkin, professor at Stanford, whose work on “deliberative democracy” offers an exciting, practical opportunity to address the toxic polarity of our political environment.
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2025-08-082h 17
Accomplices for Justice - Rabbi Jonathan Freirich and Rev. Dr. Wylie HughesBuilding Better Stories - Huck Finn & JamesA special edition of Building Better Stories including 30 minutes with Professor Shelley Fisher Fishkin, author of Jim: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade, and more thoughts about James, by Percival Everett.
2025-07-271h 19
Macro N CheeseEp 338 - Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? with James FishkinIf we had the power to design our own political system, what would it look like? Stanford Professor James Fishkin talks with Steve about deliberative democracy, a method that brings together diverse, representative groups to weigh policy trade-offs in a fact-based, civil environment. He maintains that when people get the chance to discuss issues in depth, they often move away from extremes, suggesting that polarization isn’t as unbreakable as pundits claim. James presents some examples, like how deliberative polling in Texas led to a massive shift toward wind energy. Steve acknowledges his skepticism and asks w...
2025-07-261h 01
TechstinationStatus Audio begins pre-orders for Pro X earbudsTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Status Audio has been around for more than a decade…bringing quality engineering and design to headphones and earbuds. And just out.. the Pro X earbuds…more compact..and says CEO James Bertuzzi, more comfortable …“That’s the, I would say, the most arduous and time consuming part of developing wearable audio, is the wearable aspect. You know ears are remarkably complex and they’re different from person to person. We’d like to say there’s a super scientific process, and there kinda is. It’s a lot of 3D printi...
2025-07-2402 min
Future HindsightDeliberating for Democracy: James FishkinWe discuss deliberative polling as a way to assess the will of the people and then to make it consequential. This is what democracy is all about. James's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Question your own beliefs and assumptions 2) Learn to listen to people whom you would not normally talk to James Fishkin is the Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab at Stanford University and the author of Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instag...
2025-07-2442 minFuture HindsightDeliberating for Democracy: James FishkinWe discuss deliberative polling as a way to assess the will of the people and then to make it consequential. This is what democracy is all about. James's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Question your own beliefs and assumptions 2) Learn to listen to people whom you would not normally talk to James Fishkin is the Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab at Stanford University and the author of Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instag...
2025-07-2442 minFuture HindsightDeliberating for Democracy: James FishkinWe discuss deliberative polling as a way to assess the will of the people and then to make it consequential. This is what democracy is all about. James's civic action toolkit recommendations are: 1) Question your own beliefs and assumptions 2) Learn to listen to people whom you would not normally talk to James Fishkin is the Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab at Stanford University and the author of Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instag...
2025-07-2442 min
Outrage Overload: Rethinking politics, division, and media68. Is Our Democracy Failing Because We’re Not Thinking Enough? - James FishkinIs democracy failing because citizens aren’t truly thinking through the issues?In this episode, we hear from Prof. James Fishkin, Stanford scholar and creator of Deliberative Polling, a groundbreaking method used around the world to reveal what people would think if they had the chance to deliberate in depth.Fishkin explains why deliberation is about more than civil conversation. It’s about helping ordinary people make better decisions on complex policy questions. Discover how projects like America in One Room prove citizens can engage thoughtfully, bridge divi...
2025-07-2342 min
The History of Literature718 Jim - The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade (with Shelley Fisher Fishkin) | Mark Twain's DreamsIn this episode, Jacke talks to eminent Twain scholar Shelley Fisher Fishkin (Was Huck Black?: Mark Twain and African-American Voices) about her new book Jim: The Life and Afterlives of Huckleberry Finn's Comrade, which sheds new light on the origins and influence of Mark Twain's beloved yet polarizing figure. PLUS Jacke takes a look at the recent spate of Mark Twain news, from the publication of Percival Everett's prizewinning novel James, to John Jeremiah Sullivan's review of Ron Chernow's biography Mark Twain, to Conan O'Brien's acceptance of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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2025-07-211h 36
Book Club with Michael SmerconishJames Fishkin: "Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?"Michael Smerconish speaks with Stanford political scientist Dr. James Fishkin about his groundbreaking book "Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?" They explore how bringing diverse Americans together for civil, informed discussion—through experiments like America in One Room—can reduce polarization and lead to surprising consensus. A hopeful look at democratic reform in a divided age. Original air date 15 July 2025. The book was published on 3 July 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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2025-07-1821 min
TechstinationTechstination interview: Status Audio opens pre-orders for Pro X earbudsStatus Audio is opening pre-orders for the new Pro X earbuds. What sets them apart? CEO James Bertuzzi chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
2025-07-1513 min
ThecuriousmanspodcastJames S. Fishkin InterviewToday's guest is Professor James Fishkin, a pioneering scholar in the field of deliberative democracy and the author of the timely and thought-provoking book, Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? In a time of extreme polarization, political disillusionment, and rising authoritarianism, Professor Fishkin offers a compelling case for how structured, inclusive public deliberation can revitalize democratic systems. From global experiments to the core mechanics of deliberative polling, this episode explores how we might move beyond shouting matches and toward shared understanding.
2025-07-071h 03
The San Francisco ExperienceCan Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy ? Talking with author Professor James Fishkin.To reduce the chasm of polarization in American Politics, Professor Fishkin has developed a successful process of Deliberative Polling that he has employed in 160 cases in the US and overseas to great success.
2025-07-0253 min
Thinking Clearly#107-How Institutionalizing Deliberative Political Processes Can Lead to Deliberative Democracy and Reduce Polarization-with guest Jim FishkinJames Fishkin, Stanford University Professor (and Director of the Stanford Deliberative Democracy Lab) discusses his extensive research and development focused on the process of "Deliberative Polling" and clarifies its relationship to Deliberative Democracy—a form of democracy in which deliberation is central to decision-making. Professor Fishkin suggests that institutionalizing deliberative processes could lead to reducing political polarization, while also increasing citizens' political involvement and knowledge of the issues, as discussed in his recent book: Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?
2025-06-2458 min
2025-06-241h 11
Reading Hannah Arendt with Roger BerkowitzCan Deliberation Cure Democracy? with James Fishkin | Bonus EpisodeIn this conversation between Roger Berkowitz and James Fishkin, a Stanford University expert on deliberative polling and deliberative democracy, they discuss the effectiveness for addressing the ills of democracy. Fishkin highlights four primary problems in modern democracy: the difficulty in determining the will of the people; extreme partisan polarization; the lack of deliberative voting; and limited citizen engagement. He outlines how deliberative polls, involving informed discussions among representative samples of citizens, have been effective in fostering better public understanding and decision-making, as seen in cases like Texas' energy policy and Mongolia's constitutional amendments. The discussion also touches on the...
2025-06-2052 min
TechstinationTechstination interview: EVs are an automotive seismic shift- Kia's James BellWith Kia going all in on electric vehicles, the company's head of corporate communications says EVs represent a seismic shift in transportation. James Bell chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
2025-06-1708 min
TechstinationCan an electronic device improve your sleep?Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. A better night’s sleep is something a lot of us strive for. A small electronic device that is seemingly silent …called the SleepVibe…uses binaural beats that are designed to help. It goes under or near your pillow but does need to be plugged in. We have found that it does seem to have a positive impact…even doing a test without someone not knowing the SleepVibe is there. Founder James Marsh..“It puts out a proprietary, mostly magnetic field that helps people fall asleep quicker. If they wake up...
2025-03-3101 min
AI & The Future of Humanity: Artificial Intelligence, Technology, VR, Algorithm, Automation, ChatBPT, Robotics, Augmented Reality, Big Data, IoT, Social Media, CGI, Generative-AI, Innovation, Nanotechnology, Science, Quantum Computing: The Creative Process InterviewsHow Can AI-moderated Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? JAMES FISHKIN - Highlights“The three ills of democracy that I propose to address with this method, which we've perfected over the last several decades. Democracy is supposed to make some connection with the "will of the people." But how can we estimate the will of the people when everyone is trying to manipulate it?”James S. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science (by courtesy), Senior Fellow of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab. He is also...
2025-03-2914 minTech, Innovation & Society - The Creative Process: Technology, AI, Software, Future, Economy, Science, Engineering & Robotics InterviewsHow Can AI-moderated Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? JAMES FISHKIN - Highlights“The three ills of democracy that I propose to address with this method, which we've perfected over the last several decades. Democracy is supposed to make some connection with the "will of the people." But how can we estimate the will of the people when everyone is trying to manipulate it?”James S. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science (by courtesy), Senior Fellow of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab. He is also...
2025-03-2914 minThe Creative Process in 10 minutes or less · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Sustainability, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, TechnologyCan Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? with JAMES FISHKIN“The three ills of democracy that I propose to address with this method, which we've perfected over the last several decades. Democracy is supposed to make some connection with the "will of the people." But how can we estimate the will of the people when everyone is trying to manipulate it?”James S. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science (by courtesy), Senior Fellow of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab. He is also...
2025-03-2914 minBooks & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & CreativityCan Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy? JAMES FISHKIN - Highlights“The three ills of democracy that I propose to address with this method, which we've perfected over the last several decades. Democracy is supposed to make some connection with the "will of the people." But how can we estimate the will of the people when everyone is trying to manipulate it?”James S. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science (by courtesy), Senior Fellow of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab. He is also...
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2025-03-2914 min
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2025-03-2914 min
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2025-03-2200 min
Tech, Innovation & Society - The Creative Process: Technology, AI, Software, Future, Economy, Science, Engineering & Robotics InterviewsWhat is Deliberative Democracy & How Can it Serve Society? w/ JAMES S. FISHKIN“Deliberative democracy is itself, when properly done, a kind of democracy that can speak to the interests of a community. And we need that all over the world.” James S. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science (by courtesy), Senior Fellow of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a Fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in t...
2025-03-2049 minAI & The Future of Humanity: Artificial Intelligence, Technology, VR, Algorithm, Automation, ChatBPT, Robotics, Augmented Reality, Big Data, IoT, Social Media, CGI, Generative-AI, Innovation, Nanotechnology, Science, Quantum Computing: The Creative Process InterviewsWhat is Deliberative Democracy & How Can it Serve Society? w/ JAMES S. FISHKIN“Deliberative democracy is itself, when properly done, a kind of democracy that can speak to the interests of a community. And we need that all over the world.” James S. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science (by courtesy), Senior Fellow of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a Fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in t...
2025-03-2049 minBooks & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & CreativityWhat is Deliberative Democracy & How Can it Serve Society? w/ JAMES S. FISHKIN“Deliberative democracy is itself, when properly done, a kind of democracy that can speak to the interests of a community. And we need that all over the world.” James S. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science (by courtesy), Senior Fellow of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a Fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in t...
2025-03-2049 minEducation, The Creative Process: Educators, Writers, Artists, Activists Talk Teachers, Schools & CreativityWhat is Deliberative Democracy & How Can it Serve Society? w/ JAMES S. FISHKIN“Deliberative democracy is itself, when properly done, a kind of democracy that can speak to the interests of a community. And we need that all over the world.” James S. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science (by courtesy), Senior Fellow of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a Fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in t...
2025-03-2049 minPhilosophy, Ideas, Critical Thinking, Ethics & Morality: The Creative Process: Philosophers, Writers, Educators, Creative Thinkers, Spiritual Leaders, Environmentalists & BioethicistsWhat is Deliberative Democracy & How Can it Serve Society? w/ JAMES S. FISHKIN“Deliberative democracy is itself, when properly done, a kind of democracy that can speak to the interests of a community. And we need that all over the world.” James S. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science (by courtesy), Senior Fellow of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a Fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in t...
2025-03-2049 minSocial Justice & Activism - The Creative Process - Activists, Environmental, Indigenous Groups, Artists and Writers Talk Diversity, Equity and inclusionWhat is Deliberative Democracy & How Can it Serve Society? w/ JAMES S. FISHKIN“Deliberative democracy is itself, when properly done, a kind of democracy that can speak to the interests of a community. And we need that all over the world.” James S. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science (by courtesy), Senior Fellow of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a Fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in t...
2025-03-2049 min
The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Theatre, Dance, LGBTQ, Climate Change, Social Justice, Spirituality, Feminism, Tech, SustainabilityWhat is Deliberative Democracy & How Can it Serve Society? w/ JAMES S. FISHKIN“Deliberative democracy is itself, when properly done, a kind of democracy that can speak to the interests of a community. And we need that all over the world.”James S. Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is Professor of Communication, Professor of Political Science (by courtesy), Senior Fellow of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and Director of the Deliberative Democracy Lab. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a Fellow of the Center for Advanced Study in t...
2025-03-2049 min
Smarter Marketer82. Rethinking Search: Google vs ChatGPT, Attribution, Audiences and the Future w. Rand FishkinDigital isn’t what it used to be and neither is marketing. In this episode of Smarter Marketer, James welcomes back industry legend Rand Fishkin, Co-Founder and CEO of Sparktoro, to cut through the noise as they discuss the flawed logic of traditional attribution models, the pitfalls of over-relying on Google and the importance of audience-first marketing to future-proof your digital strategy.Key Takeaways:Zero-click searches and AI Search tools - Where is traffic going?The AI hype cycle - Why most marketers are chasing the wrong trendsSEO and digital PR strategies - When and why it...
2025-03-1151 min
TechstinationTechstination interview: SleepVibe designed to improve sleep qualityCan a small electronic box near your pillow improve your sleep quality? How does it work? SleepVibe creator James Marsh chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
2025-03-0508 min
The Future of EverythingBest of: An innovative polling model can move us beyond political polarizationWe’re just weeks away from a national election, and in our polarized society, we all know it can be difficult to find and create spaces for thoughtful policy discussions. A couple of years ago, James Fishkin, a professor of communication at Stanford, joined the podcast. He talked about a system called deliberative polling that can serve as a model for structuring small group discussions to help bring people together and bridge differences in conversations about some of the most politically fraught issues. It’s an opportune time to bring this conversation back for another listen and we hope our...
2024-10-1128 min
TechstinationSummer Olympics Search TrendsTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. The Summer Olympics of 2024 are in the books….and the games kept lots of folks busy online. Google Trends Expert Jocelyn Runice says of course many were searching for more info on the big names like Simone Biles, LeBron James, Coco Gauff and tried to learn more about some sports like rugby, skateboarding and surfing. But then there were trends like the viral searches for Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen…who became known as the chocolate muffin man….
“There’s a swimmer from Norway who is posting on his socia...
2024-08-1201 min
TechstinationFord unveils updated Hybrid Maverick and Lobo modelsTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Ford has revamped the best selling Maverick Hybrid mid-sized truck offering hybrid four wheel drive, increased towing capacity and a standard 13.2 inch screen. Brand Manager James Gilpin…
“Now standard, 13.2 inch, landscape center screen, which is the largest standard screen in the mid-sized pickup segment. We’re also pairing that with standard Sync 4, which includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, something customers really asked for.”
Also new…the Lobo model of the Maverick..
“We’ve expanded the lineup so we have have more Mavericks f...
2024-08-0501 min
TechstinationTechstination Interview: Ford updates the Maverick Hybrid and adds Lobo modelFord brings a new standard big center screen to the updated Maverick Hybrid pickup and adds Lobo models. The features? Brand Manager James Gilpin chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
2024-08-0104 min
Your Palm Beach GuideEp. 34 - Beyond Emergency: Redefining Care with Dr. James FishkinJoin us for an enlightening episode on Your Palm Beach Guide, as we sit down with Dr. James Fishkin of Sollis Health Palm Beach. Dr. Fishkin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in providing top-tier healthcare to the Palm Beach community. In this episode, we dive deep into the exceptional care Sollis Health offers to its clients. Dr. Fishkin shares how Sollis Health goes above and beyond in delivering outstanding emergency care, complete with a full lab, CT, X-ray, and a wide range of antibiotics and medicines you'd expect in a hospital setting. ...
2024-07-3123 min
TechstinationGet Me Through the Next Five Minutes- odes from James ParkerTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. More Techstination recommended summer reading…this time from The Atlantic staff writer James Parker. He is out with a collection of odes titled Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes. It’s the kind of book you can pick up and read bit by bit at any time. But you may be tempted as I was…to just keep on going. The odes are that entertaining…from the Ode to Electricity , to Ode to Naps, to Ode to Squirrels, Parker’s observations are fun and often thought provoking… and he invites...
2024-06-2702 min
TechstinationTechstination Interview: Author James Parker on odes & his book Get Me Through the Next Five MinutesAuthor and Atlantic staff writer James Parker has been creating odes about everything from squirrels to crying babies on planes. And now there's a collection in book form- Get Me Through the Next Five Minutes. The story behind the stories? Parker chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin.
2024-06-1710 min
TechstinationTonal brings tech to fitness and strength trainingTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. Getting stronger with some help from tech. Tonal is a company that has brought lots of tech into fitness and strength training. The wall mounted smart gym machine can digitally adjust resistance tailored to your abilities…on the fly. Troy Taylor is senior performance director…
“We create electro-magnetic resistance to create the resistance profile and so that allows a couple of things. Number one it makes it much smaller. There’s two arms that rotate out, there’s an integrated TV screen, touch screen. And so you can have...
2024-05-2402 min
TechstinationWhat to weigh when considering an electric vehicleTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. What to consider when buying an electric vehicle? Kia, which has the award winning EV6 and EV9 vehicles on the market, has some tips for consumers. Kia America Director of Corporate Communications James Bell…
“If you are the kind of person that saddles up every Friday night and drives five hundred miles out to the local camping spot or hooks up your boat or your trailer and drives out to grandma’s house, then guess what… an electric vehicle’s probably not for you. But if you’re like...
2024-03-2701 min
TechstinationTechstination Interview: Kia offers info-pros and cons-to would be EV buyersThinking about an EV? What are the pros and cons? Kia America Director of Corporate Communications James Bell chats with Techstination's Fred Fishkin about the issues and Kia's EV9 SUV.
2024-03-1909 min
The Purposeful Marketing Podcast#82: How to build a culture with purpose? Ft. Rand Fishkin, co-founder of SparkToro & Snackbar StudioJoin Aaron, Mary, and James in an enlightening conversation with Rand Fishkin, co-founder of SparkToro & Snackbar Studio, on the latest episode of the Purposeful Marketing Podcast, where they explore the significance of nurturing a purpose-driven culture within organizations.
The episode kicks off with light-hearted banter about cooking, setting the stage for a deep dive into the intricacies of building a purposeful culture.
Rand shares his insights on the pervasive pressure of achieving rapid growth at all costs and its detrimental impact on organizational culture, particularly in the startup ecosystem. Drawing from his extensive experience, Rand...
2024-02-2044 min
Smarter Marketer49. Dark Social and Attribution Challenges w. Rand FishkinHow well do you really know your audience? In this episode, James interviews legendary international marketer and CEO of SparkToro, Rand Fishkin. He shares his thoughts on current macrolevel trends, the impact of dark social, and how you can use data to transform your strategy. Guest:Rand Fishkin is the cofounder and CEO of SparkToro, makers of fine audience research software. He’s dedicated his professional life to helping people do better marketing through his writing, videos, speaking, and his book, Lost and Founder. When Rand’s not working, he’s usually cooking a fancy meal fo...
2023-10-1051 min
Forte GrowthRand Fishkin – 'Zero click marketing' is closer than everIn episode #8 of Forte Growth, James de Lacey and Gareth Boyd speak with the founder of Moz and now co-founder of SparkToro, Rand Fishkin – one of the most popular and well-known SEO and marketers of the noughties.
We speak with Rand on his spin on modern marketing called 'Zero Click Marketing' and a tonne of golden nuggets to marketing going forward – simply, listen to the podcast.
This is an awesome episode – really hope you enjoy it as it was for us speaking with Rand Fishkin and producing this.
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2023-10-031h 01
Onze Supremos#150 Counterconstitutionalism (com Richard Albert)In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of talking with a friend and master, Professor Richard Albert from the University of Texas. We discussed the ideas he developed in his article "Counterconstitutionalism". Topics such as democracy, constitutional design, and constitutionalism were central.
No episódio desta semana tive o prazer de conversar com um amigo e mestre, professor Richard Albert, da Universidade do Texas. Discutimos sobre as ideias que ele desenvolveu em seu artigo "Contraconstitucionalismo". Temas como democracia, design constitucional e constitucionalismo foram centrais.
Currículo do convidado: https://law.utexas.edu/faculty/rich...
2023-07-282h 10
James Schramko Podcast1000 - Epic 1000 Milestone Review and Celebration!01:45 - The first time I was on a show, I didn’t even know what a podcast was.04:03 - These were the very first words spoken on my show…09:14 - What’s your reason to get up in the morning?11:38 - Sometimes you don’t want to be the hero, says Eric Hinson.19:19 - When you realize happiness is a choice, you’re set for life.32:03 - Eighth time was the charm, but it was so worth it to have Jay Abraham on the show.37:52 - If you can’t...
2023-04-251h 50
The Art of Social MediaPart 2: Current and Future Social Media Trends with Latasha James, Founder and Creative Director of James + Park Creativehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1MWk97punLMPylJD8BRrONTo find out more about SocialPilot and how we can give you everything you need to hit your social media marketing goals, visit our:WebsiteFacebook pageTwitterLinkedInYouTubeDon't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode!Learn more about Latasha JamesLatasha James on LinkedIn Latasha James on YouTubeLatasha James on TikTokLatasha James on InstagramLatasha James on Twitter Latasha James on FacebookEpisode resourcesLatasha James' WebsiteLatasha James’ BookJames + Park Creative's WebsiteOnline Business Launch Lab's WebsiteIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Appl...
2022-08-1017 minThe Art of Social MediaPart 2: Current and Future Social Media Trends with Latasha James, Founder and Creative Director of James + Park Creativehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1MWk97punLMPylJD8BRrONTo find out more about SocialPilot and how we can give you everything you need to hit your social media marketing goals, visit our:WebsiteFacebook pageTwitterLinkedInYouTubeDon't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode!Learn more about Latasha JamesLatasha James on LinkedIn Latasha James on YouTubeLatasha James on TikTokLatasha James on InstagramLatasha James on Twitter Latasha James on FacebookEpisode resourcesLatasha James' WebsiteLatasha James’ BookJames + Park Creative's WebsiteOnline Business Launch Lab's WebsiteIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Appl...
2022-08-1017 min
The Art of Social MediaPart 1: How to Build and Grow a YouTube Community in 2022 with Latasha James, Founder and Creative Director of James + Park CreativeTo find out more about SocialPilot and how we can give you everything you need to hit your social media marketing goals, visit our:WebsiteFacebook pageTwitterLinkedInYouTubeDon't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode!Learn more about Latasha JamesLatasha James on LinkedIn Latasha James on YouTubeLatasha James on TikTokLatasha James on InstagramLatasha James on Twitter Latasha James on FacebookEpisode resourcesLatasha James' WebsiteLatasha James’ BookJames + Park Creative's WebsiteOnline Business Launch Lab's WebsiteIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyRSS FeedThe Art of Soci...
2022-07-2821 minThe Art of Social MediaPart 1: How to Build and Grow a YouTube Community in 2022 with Latasha James, Founder and Creative Director of James + Park CreativeTo find out more about SocialPilot and how we can give you everything you need to hit your social media marketing goals, visit our:WebsiteFacebook pageTwitterLinkedInYouTubeDon't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode!Learn more about Latasha JamesLatasha James on LinkedIn Latasha James on YouTubeLatasha James on TikTokLatasha James on InstagramLatasha James on Twitter Latasha James on FacebookEpisode resourcesLatasha James' WebsiteLatasha James’ BookJames + Park Creative's WebsiteOnline Business Launch Lab's WebsiteIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyRSS FeedThe Art of Soci...
2022-07-2821 min
The Future of EverythingAn innovative polling model can move us past political polarizationIn our deeply polarized society, the prospect of holding thoughtful discussions on policy issues seems impossible. But it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Stanford Engineering’s The Future of Everything, James Fishkin, a professor of communication at Stanford, describes the deliberative polling model, a system of structured and moderated small group discussions that can help bring people together and bridge differences in perspective on even some of the most politically fraught issues. Together with host, bioengineer Russ Altman, Fishkin discusses how deliberative democracy has been successfully used in more than 30 countries, including Chile, Denmark, and Japa...
2022-06-2427 min
The Art of Social MediaPart 2: The Future of Social Media Marketing Strategy with Rand Fishkin, CEO of SparkToro and Author of "Lost and Founder"To find out more about SocialPilot and how we can give you everything you need to hit your social media marketing goals, visit our:WebsiteFacebook pageTwitterLinkedInYouTubeDon't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode!Learn more about Rand Fishkin:Rand Fishkin’s LinkedInRand Fishkin’s TwitterEpisode resources:Rand Fishkin’s BookSparkToro LinkedInSparkToro WebsiteSocialPilot LinkedInSocialPilot WebsiteThe Art of Social Media is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious guests include: Rand Fishkin of SparkToro, Sujan Patel of Mailshake, Neal Schaffer of nealschaffer.com, Mark Schaefer of Schaefer Market...
2022-03-1621 minThe Art of Social MediaPart 2: The Future of Social Media Marketing Strategy with Rand Fishkin, CEO of SparkToro and Author of "Lost and Founder"To find out more about SocialPilot and how we can give you everything you need to hit your social media marketing goals, visit our:WebsiteFacebook pageTwitterLinkedInYouTubeDon't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode!Learn more about Rand Fishkin:Rand Fishkin’s LinkedInRand Fishkin’s TwitterEpisode resources:Rand Fishkin’s BookSparkToro LinkedInSparkToro WebsiteSocialPilot LinkedInSocialPilot WebsiteThe Art of Social Media is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious guests include: Rand Fishkin of SparkToro, Sujan Patel of Mailshake, Neal Schaffer of nealschaffer.com, Mark Schaefer of Schaefer Market...
2022-03-1621 min
The Art of Social MediaPart 1: The Foundations of Social Media Marketing with Rand Fishkin, CEO of SparkToro and Author of "Lost and Founder"To find out more about SocialPilot and how we can give you everything you need to hit your social media marketing goals, visit our:WebsiteFacebook pageTwitterLinkedInYouTubeDon't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode!Learn more about Rand Fishkin:Rand Fishkin’s LinkedInRand Fishkin’s TwitterEpisode resources:Rand Fishkin’s BookSparkToro LinkedInSparkToro WebsiteSocialPilot LinkedInSocialPilot WebsiteThe Art of Social Media is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious guests include: Rand Fishkin of SparkToro, Sujan Patel of Mailshake, Neal Schaffer of nealschaffer.com, Mark Schaefer of Schaefer Market...
2022-03-1616 minThe Art of Social MediaPart 1: The Foundations of Social Media Marketing with Rand Fishkin, CEO of SparkToro and Author of "Lost and Founder"To find out more about SocialPilot and how we can give you everything you need to hit your social media marketing goals, visit our:WebsiteFacebook pageTwitterLinkedInYouTubeDon't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode!Learn more about Rand Fishkin:Rand Fishkin’s LinkedInRand Fishkin’s TwitterEpisode resources:Rand Fishkin’s BookSparkToro LinkedInSparkToro WebsiteSocialPilot LinkedInSocialPilot WebsiteThe Art of Social Media is hand crafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious guests include: Rand Fishkin of SparkToro, Sujan Patel of Mailshake, Neal Schaffer of nealschaffer.com, Mark Schaefer of Schaefer Market...
2022-03-1616 min
TechstinationChallenge and anticipation next for James Webb Space TelescopeTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. This could be a very exciting and revealing year when it comes to the mysteries of the universe. If all goes well and according to plan, the James Webb Space Telescope…by mid year…should begin sending deep space images back...
2022-01-0502 minTechstinationJames Webb Space Telescope slated for Xmas launchTechstination interview: James Webb Space Telescope slated for Xmas launch
2021-12-2230 minTechstinationAmazon buying MGM in latest streaming maneuverTechstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin. With ever more competition in the video streaming space….Amazon has opened its wallet to buy MGM for a little under 8 and a half billion dollars. The move will give Amazon access to the library of MGM films …think James...
2021-05-3102 min
The Hidden PowerCheck 8 - Democracy and Subsidiarity: Deliberative DemocracyA right to deliberative referenda shall exist; specific issues shall be resolved through Engage–Deliberate–Decide.How are decisions made? If we cast our minds back, not just to Priti Patel's "Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts" Bill, but to numerous policies including Grenfell Tower fire cladding and the Poll Tax - we see a pattern: Decide, Announce, Defend - or DAD. And the result is, in many, many cases, a mess.Why so? Or, more to the point - is there a better way? Very much so, there is a better...
2021-03-2732 min
My News Biz#5 Digital ad fraud: This is another reason you should hire your own dedicated salespersonIn this podcast, I want to give you another reason to control your advertising sales. The digital advertising environment is filled with toxic, fraudulent advertising. This advertising feeds off of fraudulent websites. This is why news sites with a public service mission need to protect their credibility by controlling the advertising that appears on their pages. An excellent study of how this works is by Joshua A. Braun and Jessica L. Eklund (2019): Fake News, Real Money: Ad Tech Platforms, Profit-Driven Hoaxes, and the Business of Journalism. For journalists to understand the ad ecosystem better, perhaps the best study available is...
2021-03-1810 minMy News Biz#5 Digital ad fraud: This is another reason you should hire your own dedicated salespersonIn this podcast, I want to give you another reason to control your advertising sales. The digital advertising environment is filled with toxic, fraudulent advertising. This advertising feeds off of fraudulent websites. This is why news sites with a public service mission need to protect their credibility by controlling the advertising that appears on their pages. An excellent study of how this works is by Joshua A. Braun and Jessica L. Eklund (2019): Fake News, Real Money: Ad Tech Platforms, Profit-Driven Hoaxes, and the Business of Journalism. For journalists to understand the ad ecosystem better, perhaps the best study available is...
2021-03-1810 min
Committed CapitalSidecar: FTC Suspends HSR Early Termination – How Will It Impact Deal Timing?The FTC recently suspended “Early Termination” for deals that are reportable under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. In our second Sidecar episode, Dechert antitrust/competition partner James Fishkin and counsel Beverly Ang discuss the suspension and its impact on private equity firms, as well as proposed changes to HSR rules that may have a long-term impact.
2021-03-1610 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 8What’s Next…Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 8. The American Rescue Plan: What Seniors, Caregivers and Investors Should Know. Some benefits are obvious in the 1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Plan, others you may not be aware of. In this edition Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin are joined by Bob Blancato, President of Matz, Blancato and Associates. Bob spent 17 years on the staff of the U.S. House Select Committee on Aging. Also, LifeBio founder and CEO Beth Sanders and the CEO of VitalTech, James Hamilton.
2021-03-1640 min
Living Longer Better SmarterWhat's Next...Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 8What’s Next…Living Longer, Better, Smarter Episode 8. The American Rescue Plan: What Seniors, Caregivers and Investors Should Know. Some benefits are obvious in the 1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Plan, others you may not be aware of. In this edition Mary Furlong and co-host Fred Fishkin are joined by Bob Blancato, President of Matz, Blancato and Associates. Bob spent 17 years on the staff of the U.S. House Select Committee on Aging. Also, LifeBio founder and CEO Beth Sanders and the CEO of VitalTech, James Hamilton.
2021-03-1640 min
Democracy ForumDemocracy Forum 1/15/21: Searching for Common Ground across the Political DivideHost: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine We’ll talk about the political divide in the aftermath of the 2020 general election. Do we share any common ground? What happened at “America in One Room” in 2019? And what does it mean for American in 2021. What lessons can we learn about American democracy and its future? Guests: Larry Diamond, Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution James Fishkin, Janet M Peck Chair of International Communication at Stanford University, and Director of the Center for Deliberative Democracy. Steve Wessle...
2021-01-1558 min
Human CenteredReforming Democratic Institutions and PracticesShow page with Suggested ReadingsLuis FragaJames FishkinMartin GilensJane Mansbridge@CASBSStanford
Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford UniversityExplore CASBS: website | Bluesky | X | YouTube |LinkedIn | podcast |latest newsletter | signup | outreachHuman CenteredProducer: Mike Gaetani | Audio engineer & co-producer: Joe Monzel |
2021-01-151h 14
Nudge#36: Find the right audience | With Rand FishkinEver get the feeling no one’s listening? Have you ever spent months working on a project only to find no one cares? Turns out most marketers have had this experience, but not because they’re bad at their jobs, instead it's because they haven’t found their audience. In this episode, Rand Fishkin, founder of SparkToro, Inbound.org and Moz explains how to find the right audience for your product or service.
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2020-08-1022 min
The Journey with Jordan ParisLessons I've Learned from Our Guests | James Altucher, Robert Greene, Derek Sivers. Naveen Jain, Dan Millman, Amanda Slavin, Alex Banayan, Rand FishkinJess Larsen, the chairman at Graystoke Investments (a real estate investment trust), interviewed me on his podcast to discuss the lessons I've learned from recording almost 200 episodes of Growth Mindset University. We talked about James Altucher, Robert Greene, Derek Sivers. Naveen Jain, Dan Millman, Amanda Slavin, Alex Banayan, and Rand Fishkin. This episode is a great recap of the podcast thus far.I've been interviewed on other podcasts over 60 times but this one is one of my favorites because Jess is a skilled interviewer that brought out the best in me, a best I didn't know I...
2020-06-1758 min
Facilitating Public DeliberationsThe history of deliberative mini-publics with John GastilIn this episode, Carson speaks with Professor John Gastil from Penn State University about the history and development of deliberative mini-publics. John is the author of many books and papers on deliberative democracy including Democracy in Small Groups and is currently undertaking research on the Oregon Citizens' Initiative Review and has a book coming out about this research soon. John identifies that the term mini-public has become a term of art and means a randomly selected group with a focused charge, although there is a lot of varieties to how these processes are designed. The core idea of deliberation is ‘weighi...
2020-01-0600 min
Bob Low ShowB2B Business Growth with Podcasts, James Carbary | Bob Low Show #021I talked to James Carbary about growing your business using podcasts. James Carbary is the founder of Sweet Fish Media, a podcast agency for B2B brands. He’s a contributor for the Huffington Post & Business Insider, and he also co-hosts the B2B Growth Show: a daily podcast dedicated to helping B2B marketers achieve explosive growth. Follow James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescarb...Sweet Fish Media: https://sweetfishmedia.com/ The host, Bob Low is one of the top LinkedIn influencers in Malaysia. He is also the host of the Bob Low Show, aspiring to be...
2019-12-3141 min
Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing AgenciesWhat Is VaynerX's Secret Agency Growth Formula? With James OrsiniWant a peek into Gary Vaynerchuk's and VaynerX's agency growth strategy? What can you learn about agency structure and growth from VaynerMedia? What does it take to become a "visionary" like Gary Vee? Great questions! And the President of The Sasha Group (a VaynerX agency) is here to share all this and more. Check out how you can apply some very Gary principles to your digital agency. In today's episode, we'll cover: What does an agency COO do? 3 things that make a good agency visionary. 4 ways to create a successful offshoot agency. The biggest piece of...
2019-11-2030 min
Stayin' Alive in TechRand Fishkin: "Humble and Kind"Rand Fishkin, founder of Moz and co-founder of SparkToro, has an unrivaled wisdom and candor perfect for podcasting. Over his years at Moz, Rand led marketers to a deeper understanding of SEO, armed with a well-placed whiteboard and an impressive mustache. Now Rand is bringing us SparkToro, a software product that opens up information on your audience you can't see anywhere else. Listen in as Rand candidly discusses what it's really like to go through dark times as a founder, how content marketing has changed in the past ten years, and the type of tech companies he imagines will b...
2019-09-1956 min
RSA EventsRevitalising Our Politics Through Public DeliberationProfessor James Fishkin, director of the Centre for Deliberative Democracy at Stanford University, shows how a more deliberative politics can revive our modern democracies.
Professor Fishkin’s research speaks to a recurring dilemma: listen to the people and get the angry voices of populism or rely on widely distrusted elites and get policies that seem out of touch with the public's concerns. Instead, there are methods for getting a representative and thoughtful public voice that really is worth listening to.
This event was recorded live at The RSA on Thursday 6th December 2018. Discover more about th...
2019-02-121h 01
RSA RadioPolarised: Could a citizens' jury help break the Brexit deadlock?Two days after the biggest government defeat in the history of the British parliament, Matthew Taylor makes the case for another form of democracy that might help sort out the mess. With James Fishkin and David Runciman.
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2019-01-1700 min
RSA ConversationsCould a citizens' jury help break the Brexit deadlock?Two days after the biggest government defeat in the history of the British parliament, Matthew Taylor makes the case for another form of democracy that might help sort out the mess. With James Fishkin and David Runciman.
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2019-01-1730 min
Kotecki On TechDemocratized Design for Tomorrow's Transportation | Justin FishkinJustin Fishkin talks tomorrow's transportation and democratized design.
2018-03-2913 min
Reasons RevisitedEpisode 20. RESCUING DEMOCRACY: From Ancient Athens to BrexitHello! This week we explore how to improve democracy by involving ordinary people in decision-making. Guests David Van Reybrouck, Professor James Fishkin and Sarah Allan tell us how an old idea from ancient Athens---selecting random citizens to deliberate--is making a difference from the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Ireland to reform of the Mongolian constitution. And we find out what we could do in the UK. AND Comedian Felicity Ward gives us her ideas. Including free mattresses, colourful houses and panda cafes FURTHER READI...
2018-02-051h 33
Smart Driving Cars PodcastSmart Driving Cars Podcast Episode 6Smart Driving Cars Podcast Episode 6 with Fred Fishkin and Princeton University's Alain Kornhauser. This edition: moves in Washington, coming innovation from Cadillac, Tesla moving to Intel, Uber out of London, Ford working with Lyft and James Dyson!
2017-09-2919 min
Smart Driving Cars PodcastSmart Driving Cars Podcast Episode 6Smart Driving Cars Podcast Episode 6 with Fred Fishkin and Princeton University's Alain Kornhauser. This edition: moves in Washington, coming innovation from Cadillac, Tesla moving to Intel, Uber out of London, Ford working with Lyft and James Dyson!
2017-09-2919 min
Real Democracy Now! a podcast2.18 One change to democracy, part 4Welcome to episode 18 in Season 2 of Real Democracy Now! a podcast. This episode is part 4 of the series where my guests share their views in response to the question: If you could change one thing about our system of democracy what would it be? And it is also the last episode in Season 2 about representative democracy. I’ll be taking a break to put together Season 3 looking at Elections, voting and alternatives. First up let’s hear from Professor Nadia Urbinati’s response to this question. Nadia is is a Professor of Political Theory and Hellenic Studies at Columbia University. She is a po...
2017-07-2421 minReal Democracy Now! a podcast1.15 The G1000 in the NetherlandsThe G1000 model has expanded beyond its home in Belgium and has been particularly popular in the Netherlands. In today’s episode I speak with one of the founders of the G1000 in the Netherlands, Harm van Deijk. Harm has a background in facilitation and used these skills together with the underlying principles of the G1000 to develop a model which has been used in numerous local government areas across the Netherlands as well as being adapted for regional and industry issues. Harm explains how the G1000 was introduced in the Netherlands as well as providing a detailed description of how...
2017-01-0845 min
The January Series of Calvin University2015 - James Fishkin - When the People Speak: Deliberate DemocracyJames Fishkin holds the Janet M. Peck Chair in International Communication at Stanford University where he is professor of communication and professor of political science. He is also director of Stanford’s Center for Deliberative Democracy and chair of the department of communication. He is the author of a number of books and is best known for developing Deliberative Polling, a practice of public consultation that employs random samples of the citizenry to explore how opinions would change if they were more informed. Professor Fishkin and his collaborators have conducted Deliberative Polls in the US, Britain, Australia, Denmark, Bulgaria, Ch...
2015-01-1558 min
TJ34 – Inbound Marketing: Using Other People’s Audiences As The Source For No Sales Force with Eric Enge
Eric Enge requires no sales force. His successful digital consultancy Stone Temple Consulting gets 100% of its customers from inbound marketing. No cold calling, no hard sales just a steady stream of prospects picking up the phone and asking “how do we get started?” How does Eric create such a predictable flow of sales enquiries with zero outbound sales? Content marketing!
Eric is undoubtedly a leading authority in the world of SEO. He is the co-author of The Art of SEO book, he writes for Forbes, Copyblogger, Search Engine Land and Search Engine Watch, all i...
2014-04-1353 min