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ProGRESSConnor Cashell, Campaigns officer, Cycling UK Connor Cashell combines his socially responsible and ethical values with a push for sustainability and a job campaigning for Cycling UK.After university Connor worked in Belgium where he facilitated meetings between European leaders and the people who really understood what was going on in exploited mining communities, particularly in South America.From there, it wasn’t a huge step to move to Peru to work for a partner organisation, Grufides, among the people being affected by the mining.When Connor returned to England, he found his...2025-07-0529 min
Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American DemocracyJoin or Die"This is a film about why you should join a club." So begins the documentary Join or Die, available to stream on Netflix, that follows the work of sociologist Robert Putnam, who famously argued that American civic organizations and engagement were in serious and steady decline and that this would not bode well for the nation. The documentary's co-directors and co-producers (and siblings), Rebecca and Pete Davis, join the O'Connor Institute to discuss their film and why joining a club may be the best way for individuals to improve their communities and country.You can find us...2025-07-0150 min
HerStance: Legacy of ResilienceEpisode 15: Beyond the Headlines: The Supreme Confidence of O'Connor & GinsburgSend us a textBefore diving into today's complex headlines and the swirling debates of social media, let's take a HerStance back to the foundational principles of our government – guided by two women who defied the odds. This episode explores the remarkable journeys of Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first and second women appointed to the Supreme Court. Despite their wildly different backgrounds, both possessed an unyielding self-confidence, a profound belief in their own capabilities, and a fierce refusal to be deemed inferior by the men around them. We'll trace O'Co...2025-05-2420 minSandra Day O'Connor Institute for American DemocracyCivic Education and the Future of American Democracy, with Jeffrey SikkengaAt a time when civic knowledge is in decline, political scientist Jeffrey Sikkenga makes the case that the health of our democracy depends on how—and whether—we teach American principles.Sikkenga, executive director of the Ashbrook Center, joined the O’Connor Institute to discuss A Republic, If We Can Teach It, which he coauthored with Hoover Institution fellow David Davenport. The book explores the challenges facing civic education today and argues that a strong republic requires citizens who understand and value its constitutional foundations. What role should schools, parents, and institutions play in preparing the next genera...2025-04-1628 min
This Week in the WestThis Week in the West: Sandra Day O'Connor
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This week on This Week in The West, we honor the life and legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Raised on a cattle ranch in Arizona, O’Connor’s Western upbringing instilled in her the resilience and determination that would define her groundbreaking legal career. From her early struggles finding work as a lawyer to becoming a key swing vote on the nation’s highest court, O’Connor’s story is one of perseverance, leadersh...2025-03-2405 minSandra Day O'Connor Institute for American DemocracyWomen, Caregiving, and America's Social Safety Net, with Jessica CalarcoAt a time when many Americans struggle with economic insecurity, sociologist Jessica Calarco offers an exploration of how women have become America’s default social safety net.Calarco joined the O’Connor Institute to discuss her latest book, Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net. Drawing on extensive research and interviews, she argues that American society relies disproportionately on women’s unpaid and underpaid labor and that this reliance has concealed critical gaps in public policy. What can we learn from women’s experiences about building stronger, fairer support systems for all Americans and strengthen...2025-03-1941 minSandra Day O'Connor Institute for American DemocracyThe Constitution and American Unity, with Yuval LevinAt a time when Americans seem more divided than ever, Yuval Levin offers a compelling argument for how we can rebuild a shared national identity. Levin, the director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, joined the O’Connor Institute to discuss his latest book, American Covenant, which examines the Constitutional foundations of American unity.You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube 2025-02-2138 min
Lady Justice: Women of the CourtSeason 5, Episode 4: Civics Education and Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s Legacy - A Tribute with Doris HuffmanIn this poignant episode of Lady Justice: Women of the Court, hosts Justice Rhonda Wood and Justice Beth Walker are joined by Doris Huffman, Executive Director of the Nebraska State Bar Foundation. This episode marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, renowned for her unwavering commitment to civics education.
The National Center for State Courts celebrates her legacy through the Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education, which the Nebraska State Bar Foundation received this year.
Topics Discus...2024-12-0244 minSandra Day O'Connor Institute for American DemocracyThe Art of Diplomacy, with Ambassador Stuart E. EizenstatAmbassador Eizenstat joined the O'Connor Institute to discuss his latest book, The Art of Diplomacy, which in one readable volume covers every major contemporary international agreement, from the treaty to end the Vietnam War to the Kyoto Protocols and the Iranian Nuclear Accord, and has earned glowing reviews from people as different in outlook as Tony Blair and Henry Kissinger. Diplomacy is a craft founded on trust and compromise. What lessons might its history hold for international and domestic politics today? Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat has served in six U.S. administrations, Democrat and Republican, holding senior p...2024-10-1858 minSandra Day O'Connor Institute for American DemocracyHow Are Secretaries of State Preparing for the November Election?As preparations for the 2024 General Election approach, the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy sat down with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) President Secretary Steve Simon (D-MN), President-elect Michael Watson (R-MS), and NASS Executive Director Leslie Reynolds to discuss important bipartisan aspects of election administration, including election security, voter registration, poll worker recruitment, and evolving technology.You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ Follow us on: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube 2024-08-1541 minSandra Day O'Connor Institute for American DemocracyThe Future of Urban AmericaEmpty office buildings. Workforce changes allow for more remote work. American downtowns are struggling. The pandemic-led changes in where and how we work and live have weakened and withered many urban cores. The office vacancy rate in Houston is some 26 percent; in Phoenix it is above 20 percent. This shift means fewer workers, fewer businesses to serve them, less tax revenue, and hollowed-out neighborhoods. Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh of Columbia University coined the term "urban doom loop" to describe the cycle now taking hold in American downtowns, and he believes the biggest challenges are yet to come. But we are not...2024-07-1040 minSandra Day O'Connor Institute for American DemocracyJohn Locke: The 17th Century Philosopher who Shaped American ThoughtThe Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy presents a conversation with author and historian Claire Rydell Arcenas and Liam Julian, director of Public Policy at the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute. In her book America's Philosopher: John Locke in American Intellectual Life, Rydell Arcenas seeks to better understand and illuminate the crucial 17th century philosopher by showing how he influenced Americans at different historical moments. Widely known as the founding father of modern “liberal” thought, Locke pioneered the ideas of natural law, social contract, religious toleration, and the right to revolution that proved essential to both the Ame...2024-06-2758 min
C-SPAN's The WeeklySandra Day O’Connor, Part 2: Hear What The Other Justices Said About HerIn last week’s episode of C-SPAN’s podcast “The Weekly,” we brought you 14 facts about Sandra Day O’Connor you might not have known.This week’s podcast is Sandra Day O’Connor, part 2: What other Justices said about her.-Who mentioned her when they were nominated?-Who mentioned her in their confirmation hearings?-And what are some stories about her you won’t want to miss? Find out in the latest episode of C-SPAN’s podcast “The Weekly.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho2024-02-0117 min
C-SPAN's The Weekly14 Things You May Not Have Known About Sandra Day O’ConnorYou probably know Sandra Day O’Connor was the first female justice on the Supreme Court. But did you also know she was skilled at disco dancing?That’s one of 14 things you may not have known about Sandra Day O’Connor.Quick quiz: Can you name all 14 things you may not have known about Sandra Day O’Connor?If not, you’ll simply have to listen to this week’s episode of C-SPAN’s podcast “The Weekly” … Because you’ll hear all 14 Things You May Not Have Known about Sandra Day O’Connor.And you wo...2024-01-2524 min
Cowgirl ChroniclesEpisode 8: Sandra Day O'ConnorSandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to be sworn in to the U.S Supreme Court in 1981, but did you know she grew up on a ranch? Learn more about how she ended up in the Supreme Court in this episode.
If you have any recommendations for cowgirls to feature in future episodes, please email chroniclesofthecowgirl@gmail.com
Sources:
Day, A., and Day O'Connor, S. Lazy B: Growing up on a Cattle Ranch in the American Southwest. Random House, 2002.
Sandra Day O'Connor: First Woman...2024-01-1824 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsRemembering U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’ConnorMichael Scodro, former clerk to the Honorable Sandra Day O'Connor and current partner with the law firm of Mayer Brown, joins Jon Amarilio and Maggie Mendenhall Casey to discuss Justice O'Connor's career, impact and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-1045 min
@theBarRemembering U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’ConnorMichael Scodro, former clerk to the Honorable Sandra Day O'Connor and current partner with the law firm of Mayer Brown, joins Jon Amarilio and Maggie Mendenhall Casey to discuss Justice O'Connor's career, impact and legacy.2024-01-1045 min
The Futurist Public IntellectualSandra Day O’Connor: A Legal TrailblazerLast month, Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female Supreme Court Justice, passed away. Brad Yates reflects on how O’Connor was an example of a jurist, not a politician, reminds people to stop expecting the Justices to behave politically, and commends O’Connor for not overemphasizing her gender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0402 min
The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcastRuth McGregor tells the Gaggle about Sandra Day O'Connor's human-sideJustice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court was laid to rest this week. As the country said its final farewells to Arizona ranch girl, we here on The Gaggle have been honoring her life and legacy through a series of interviews with those who knew her.Welcome to the third episode of The Gaggle’s mini series on Sandra Day O’Connor.Thus far we have heard from O’Connor’s biographer and a historian. Today we turn to someone who was closer to the justice: Ruth McGreg...2023-12-2126 min
Respecting ReligionThe church-state legacy of Justice Sandra Day O’ConnorJustice Sandra Day O’Connor showed a thoughtful approach toward religious liberty issues during her time on the bench, upholding both the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause. Paying tribute to her soon after her passing on December 1, Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman remember Justice O’Connor’s contributions and talk about her legacy, sharing personal reflections as well as wisdom from Justice O’Connor that holds true today. They also look at her controversial endorsement test and how the Supreme Court has shifted – both the law and in terms of public opinion – after her retirement. Amanda and Holly also t...2023-12-2140 min
Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and FamiliesSandra Day O'Connor (Re-release)With the recent passing of Sandra Day O'Connor, we wanted to celebrate her life by re-releasing her episode. Sandra was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice and served from 1981 to 2006. Join us as we learn about her childhood and rise to the U.S. Supreme Court. 📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistoryStories.com📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"Share your thoughts here:https://forms.gle/AV3cWqMPTujDTMSK7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-12-2111 min
The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcast'A terrific first.' Remembering Sandra Day O'Connor with historian Linda HirshmanThis week, the country has said its final goodbyes to the first woman to ever sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. To mark Sandra Day O'Connor's historical life, The Gaggle is sharing in-depth interviews with those that knew her. Yesterday we heard from her biographer, Evan Thomas. Today, we’ll hear from Linda Hirshman, a lawyer, cultural historian, and author of many books – including the 2016 “Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World.”Hirshman sat down in the Gaggle studios in spring 2022...2023-12-2029 min
The Gaggle: An Arizona politics podcastRemembering Sandra Day O'Connor with her biographerJustice Sandra Day O'Connor has been laid to rest on December 19, 2023.In this special mini series we to bring you the interviews of those who knew her conducted by our host Ron Hansen, as well as former host and Republic reporter Yvonne Wingett Sanchez.We begin with O’Connor’s biographer Evan Thomas. He is a historian and journalist, and penned "First: Sandra Day O'Connor."Speaking from his home in Washington D.C., Thomas shared his reflections on O’Connor with Ron Hansen and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez – both of whom you’ll hear in this in...2023-12-1931 min
National Security Law TodayJustice Sandra Day O'Connor: A LegacyAs the nation grieves the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, she is remembered not just for her groundbreaking work within the Court, but also as a dedicated and passionate civic educator. This week host Elisa is joined by Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker and Suzanne Spaulding to discuss Justice O’Connor's legacy, her impact on civics education, and how her influence inside and outside of the Court has shaped American society.
Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker is former General Counsel of the National Security Agency and Central Intelligence Agency:
https://www...2023-12-1917 min
The InterviewSandra Day O'Connor: The first female US Supreme Court judgeThe framers of the American Constitution harboured few illusions about human nature, and that’s why they invested so much significance in the US Supreme Court, the ultimate check on executive and legislative power. Sandra Day O’Connor, who died days ago at the age of 93, was the first woman to be appointed as a justice in this court. For 25 years, she was one of its most influential voices. HARDtalk travelled to Washington DC in 2006 to speak to her.Image: Sandra Day O'Connor, pictured in 2003 (Credit: Tom Mihalek/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)2023-12-1123 min
Last WordShane MacGowan, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Lord Darling, Joan JaraMatthew Bannister onShane MacGowan the lead singer of The Pogues who was famous for his song writing but also his abuse of drugs and alcohol. His sister joins us to discuss the roots of his talent and his excesses. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to be appointed to the US Supreme Court.Lord Darling, the Labour politician who was Chancellor during the financial crash of 2008.Joan Jara, whose husband, the singer Victor Jara was killed by the Pinochet regime in Chile. She campaigned for justice on behalf of...2023-12-0827 min
What SCOTUS Wrote UsIn Memoriam: Justice Sandra Day O’ConnorIn Memoriam: Retired Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
Press Release Regarding Justice Sandra Day O’Connor — December 1, 2023
Press Release Regarding Lying in Repose and Funeral Service
Statements of the Justices
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New DealSandra Day O'Connor, l'une des femmes les plus puissantes des États-Unis, est morteCette semaine dans New Deal, Laurence Nardon dresse le portrait de Sandra Day O'Connor, la première femme juge à la Cour suprême des États-Unis. Elle nous a quittés vendredi 1er décembre 2023, à l'âge de 93 ans. Elle avait été nommée par le président Ronald Reagan en 1981 et est restée en poste jusqu'en 2006.Sandra Day O'Connor était une Républicaine modérée. Par conséquent, elle était souvent la voix du milieu entre les deux camps (conservateur et progressiste) de la Cour suprême, c'est-à-dire la voix décisive. Elle a donc été véritablement l...2023-12-0614 min
KQED's ForumTrailblazing U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Dies at 93Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, died on Friday. She was 93. A Ronald Reagan appointee who retired from the high court in 2006, O’Connor was known as a swing vote in contentious cases on abortion, religious liberty and affirmative action. She once wrote, “Rare indeed is the legal victory — in court or legislature — that is not a careful byproduct of an emerging social consensus.” We’ll talk about her influence and legacy.Guests:Melissa Murray, professor of law, NYU School of Law; co-hos...2023-12-0455 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for 12/4 - Oops! All SCOTUS: Death of Sandra Day O'Connor, Review of Purdue Pharma's Bankruptcy, Bayer and RoundUp, and the Moore CaseOn this day in legal history, December 4th, in 1969, a significant and controversial event in the history of law enforcement and civil rights occurred in Chicago, Illinois. Fred Hampton, a charismatic leader of the Black Panther Party, and fellow Panther Mark Clark were tragically killed during a predawn raid by a special tactical unit of the Cook County, Illinois, State's Attorney's Office, alongside the Chicago Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This incident not only sparked widespread outrage but also raised profound legal and ethical questions about law enforcement practices.The raid was...2023-12-0409 min
Two Minute PeopleSandra Day O'Connor: Trailblazer of Justice on the BenchExplore the trailblazing journey of Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court. From her early career in law to her historic appointment to the bench, O'Connor's legacy is marked by her profound impact on American jurisprudence, her pioneering role in breaking gender barriers in the judiciary, and her balanced approach to justice that resonated across ideological lines.2023-12-0402 min
Valley 101Valley 101 journeys to Lazy B Ranch to see where Sandra Day O'Connor grew upMuch has already been said about Sandra Day O’Connor since her passing on December 1, 2023. The humble ranch girl grew up to serve in one of the highest offices in the land – as a supreme court justice.You might have read about her early days working on the Lazy B Ranch in eastern Arizona. The wide expanse is picturesque, if not iconic. It is a place you’d imagine a cowboy film would be set. And indeed O’Connor’s life is one worthy of the big screen. For today’s spe...2023-12-0428 min
The Daily ArticleTaylor Swift, Sandra Day O’Connor, and the quest for transforming hopeThe Kansas City Chiefs lost for the first time during which Taylor Swift also attended. And Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice, died Friday at 93. However, according to a recent study, nearly 2.4 billion women around the world do not have the same economic rights as men. But consider the contrast of the gender discrimination that persists in our fallen world with the example set by our Lord. Author: Jim Denison, PhD Narrator: Chris Elkins Subscribe: http://www.denisonforum.org/subscribe Read The Daily Ar...2023-12-0407 min
The Coffee Klatch with Robert ReichGeorge Santos, Henry Kissinger, Sandra Day O’Connor, Gavin Newsom, and Ron DeSantis. It’s the Saturday Coffee Klatch!Friends,Welcome back to our Saturday coffee klatch with Heather Lofthouse. Today we examine:— George Santos’s demise. What is there about sociopathic liars and the Republican Party? Why were most House Republicans unwilling to oust him? — Henry Kissinger and Sandra Day O’Connor. Was Kissinger a war criminal? Was O’Connor the most powerful woman in America? — Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis. Was their debate on Fox News a preview of what we’ll see in 2028? Whatever happened to reasonable, decent, intelligent debate? — Heather reveals something about Bob that very few pe...2023-12-0322 min
AZ PoliticastRemembering Justice Sandra Day O'ConnorOn this edition of AZ Politicast, Host Steve Goldstein remembers the late Justice Sandra Day O'Connor with a pair of interviews he recorded with her nearly a decade ago--and a conversation he had with writer and attorney Linda Hirshman, author of a book about Justices O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg titled Sisters In Law.2023-12-0220 min
The Cowboy Up PodcastE23S4 Remembering Sandra Day O’Connor (1930-2023)In April 2022, Russell and Alan spoke with Scott O’Connor, Sandra Day O’Connor’s eldest son, about his mother, a woman who broke barriers, was a role model for many, and left giant footprints across our nation. Scott shared many stories about family life, including what he remembers when his mom stepped into the national spotlight. We wanted to share this wonderful conversation again as our country mourns and reveres one of its greatest leaders and influencers, The Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor.2023-12-0247 minThe Cowboy Up PodcastE23S4 Remembering Sandra Day O’Connor (1930-2023)In April 2022, Russell and Alan spoke with Scott O’Connor, Sandra Day O’Connor’s eldest son, about his mother, a woman who broke barriers, was a role model for many, and left giant footprints across our nation. Scott shared many stories about family life, including what he remembers when his mom stepped into the national spotlight. We wanted to share this wonderful conversation again as our country mourns and reveres one of its greatest leaders and influencers, The Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor.2023-12-0247 min
Slate Gender and SocietyAmicus: Remembering Sandra Day O’ConnorFormer Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor died Friday at the age of 93. Amicus host Dahlia Lithwick is joined by former O’Connor clerk and renowned First Amendment scholar RonNell Andersen Jones to talk about the Justice’s trailblazing career, her judicial philosophy, and the combination of humility and strength that marked her time on the court, and away from it. Later in the show, Dahlia celebrates the joyous return of Mark Joseph Stern to share some big announcements AND to discuss SEC v Jarkesy. As Mark explains, the conservative justices seemed ready, willing, and able to take...2023-12-021h 02
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courtsRemembering Sandra Day O’ConnorFormer Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor died Friday at the age of 93. Amicus host Dahlia Lithwick is joined by former O’Connor clerk and renowned First Amendment scholar RonNell Andersen Jones to talk about the Justice’s trailblazing career, her judicial philosophy, and the combination of humility and strength that marked her time on the court, and away from it. Later in the show, Dahlia celebrates the joyous return of Mark Joseph Stern to share some big announcements AND to discuss SEC v Jarkesy. As Mark explains, the conservative justices seemed ready, willing, and able to take...2023-12-021h 02
Slate Crime and JusticeAmicus: Remembering Sandra Day O’ConnorFormer Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor died Friday at the age of 93. Amicus host Dahlia Lithwick is joined by former O’Connor clerk and renowned First Amendment scholar RonNell Andersen Jones to talk about the Justice’s trailblazing career, her judicial philosophy, and the combination of humility and strength that marked her time on the court, and away from it. Later in the show, Dahlia celebrates the joyous return of Mark Joseph Stern to share some big announcements AND to discuss SEC v Jarkesy. As Mark explains, the conservative justices seemed ready, willing, and able to take...2023-12-021h 02
The Politics GuysHenry Kissinger, Sandra Day O'Connor, Santos, SEC v JarkesyTrey and Ken open the episode covering two recent deaths: Henry Kissinger and Sandra Day O'Connor. Trey outlines the positives and the controversies of Kissinger's international realism, along with both his opening of China and his support for authoritarian regimes. Ken highlights the swing vote legacy of O'Connor, despite her own desire not to be seen in that light during her lifetime.Next, they turn to the U.S. House's expelling of George Santos. Trey outlines the Constitution's flexibility on the issue, agrees with his ousters, and sees in it the possibility for a move away from...2023-12-021h 11
Part-Time GeniusWas Sandra Day O'Connor Our Last Independent Justice?Reposting this classic ep in honor of Sandra Day O'Connor. From her hardscrabble upbringing on cattle ranch (where she tamed a bobcat!) to her incredible sway on the Supreme Court, Will and Mango explore Justice O'Connor's incredible life, the glass ceilings she broke through along the way, and what made her both such a practical and a fiercely independent voice on the court. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-12-0137 min
Well Behaved WomenEp. 33 - Judging on Them Haters - Sandra Day O'ConnorHello and welcome to part two of our deep dive into the life of Sandra Day O'Connor, Supreme Court Justice! She's on the bench and has to share it with an ex-boyfriend. Will they butt heads or will they work together? Listen to find out now! ALSO - for the month of July we are hosting a GoFundMe to improve our audio, for better audio quality! If you'd like to support the show, please follow the link below. https://gofund.me/e652d89a Thank you so much, we love you all to the ends of the Earth...2023-07-141h 22Sandra Day O'Connor Institute for American DemocracyInflation at Home: The Regional Perspective, with George W. HammondEpisode three of the three-part series "The Economy: Inflation, the Fed, and You." Inflation in America is happening for the first time in forty years, but different parts of the country are experiencing inflation differently. How do the ways in which we measure price increases, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), contribute to regional variances in inflation? What role do rising housing costs play? And do certain types of inflation cause more pain than others? University of Arizona economist George W. Hammond joins Liam Julian, director of Public Policy at the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute, for a...2023-06-2623 minSandra Day O'Connor Institute for American DemocracyUnderstanding the Federal Reserve, with Louise SheinerEpisode two of the three-part series "The Economy: Inflation, the Fed, and You."Inflation in America is happening for the first time in forty years, and the Federal Reserve has committed to fighting it. What tools can and does the Fed use to battle inflation, and what are its other economic duties beyond keeping prices stable? Who at the Federal Reserve makes decisions, and how do they make them? Brookings Institution economist Louise Sheiner joins Liam Julian, director of Public Policy at the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute, for a discussion. Sheiner is the Robert S. Kerr Senior...2023-06-1942 minSandra Day O'Connor Institute for American DemocracyWhy Inflation Happens, with John CochraneEpisode one of the three-part series "The Economy: Inflation, the Fed, and You." Inflation in America is happening for the first time in forty years. Why have prices gone up and when might they come down? What role do monetary policy, the Federal Reserve, and legislators play? And what is the fiscal theory of inflation? Hoover Institution economist John H. Cochrane joins Liam Julian, director of Public Policy at the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute, for a discussion. The Economist magazine wrote that Cochrane's new book, The Fiscal Theory of the Price Level, "builds a theory of inflation a...2023-06-1547 min