Pacific Conversations en The US and Australian alliance post-WWII has seen an enduring partnership on military, economic and social matters, but in today's world what do those relations really mean? Ed Blakely speaks to a series of guests from the world of politics and private enterprise about the shared struggles of Americans and Australians, our similarities and differences, tackling the likes of climate change, security threats, race issues, and much, much more. For more information and for upcoming podcasts, check the website: https://edtalks.com.au/ And check out Ed and Sean's other podcast on weekly US news and current affairs: https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/us-of-ed https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2b15516c-1a03-11ed-909a-a73a328b8074/image/6fed12-pacificconvo2.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Pacific Conversations episodic 2SER 107.3FM The US and Australian alliance post-WWII has seen an enduring partnership on military, economic and social matters, but in today's world what do those relations really mean? Ed Blakely speaks to a series of guests from the world of politics and private enterprise about the shared struggles of Americans and Australians, our similarities and differences, tackling the likes of climate change, security threats, race issues, and much, much more. For more information and for upcoming podcasts, check the website: https://edtalks.com.au/ And check out Ed and Sean's other podcast on weekly US news and current affairs: https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/us-of-ed 2SER 107.3FM anthony@2ser.com Henry Cisneros on Building Back Better Post-COVID In 1981, Henry Cisneros became the first Hispanic-American mayor of a major U.S. city, San Antonio, where he helped rebuild the city’s economic base and spurred the creation of jobs through massive infrastructure projects and downtown improvements. In 1992, he was appointed by President Bill Clinton as Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development where he was credited with initiating the revitalisation of many of the nation’s public housing developments and formulating policies which led to the nation’s highest home-ownership rate. This week, he joins Ed to talk building better cities in a post-COVID world. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 23:30:00 -0000 full 1 15 2SER 107.3FM In 1981, Henry Cisneros became the first Hispanic-American mayor of a major U.S. city, San Antonio, where he helped rebuild the city’s economic base and spurred the creation of jobs through massive infrastructure projects and downtown improvements. In 1992, he was appointed by President Bill Clinton as Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development where he was credited with initiating the revitalisation of many of the nation’s public housing developments and formulating policies which led to the nation’s highest home-ownership rate. This week, he joins Ed to talk building better cities in a post-COVID world. In 1981, Henry Cisneros became the first Hispanic-American mayor of a major U.S. city, San Antonio, where he helped rebuild the city’s economic base and spurred the creation of jobs through massive infrastructure projects and downtown improvements. In 1992, he was appointed by President Bill Clinton as Secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development where he was credited with initiating the revitalisation of many of the nation’s public housing developments and formulating policies which led to the nation’s highest home-ownership rate.

This week, he joins Ed to talk building better cities in a post-COVID world.

]]> 2115 no Stephanie Zuniga-Maher and Tess Connery on US and Australian Media Concentration Journalism and media, the fourth estate, is responsible for framing the political issues of the day so that voters can make informed decisions. But what happens when that power is concentrated into too few hands? And when does informing the public cross the line into advocacy? Stephanie Zuniga-Maher is the Democrats Abroad Australia Global Black Caucus Chair and lifelong lover of politics, Tess Connery is a journalist for Mediaweek and a former Breakfast Host for 2ser 107.3 in Sydney. They join Ed and Sean to discuss the issues now affecting the political and media spheres in Australia and the US, and the need for greater education. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:53:00 -0000 full 1 26 2SER 107.3FM Journalism and media, the fourth estate, is responsible for framing the political issues of the day so that voters can make informed decisions. But what happens when that power is concentrated into too few hands? And when does informing the public cross the line into advocacy? Stephanie Zuniga-Maher is the Democrats Abroad Australia Global Black Caucus Chair and lifelong lover of politics, Tess Connery is a journalist for Mediaweek and a former Breakfast Host for 2ser 107.3 in Sydney. They join Ed and Sean to discuss the issues now affecting the political and media spheres in Australia and the US, and the need for greater education. Journalism and media, the fourth estate, is responsible for framing the political issues of the day so that voters can make informed decisions. But what happens when that power is concentrated into too few hands? And when does informing the public cross the line into advocacy?

Stephanie Zuniga-Maher is the Democrats Abroad Australia Global Black Caucus Chair and lifelong lover of politics, Tess Connery is a journalist for Mediaweek and a former Breakfast Host for 2ser 107.3 in Sydney. They join Ed and Sean to discuss the issues now affecting the political and media spheres in Australia and the US, and the need for greater education.

]]> 1923 The Mystery of the Missing Middle Class with Ed, Tina and Sean Income inequality forms a background to much of the political turmoil and division being seen in both the United States and Australia. Middle class lifestyles are on a steep decline. Jobs that once supported whole families, with a house and two cars, the shared dream of both Americans and Australians, are no longer sufficient or else don't exist. Ed Blakely, and journalists Tina Quinn and Sean Britten got together to discuss the current situation and the situation facing future generations. Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:34:00 -0000 full 1 25 2SER 107.3FM Income inequality forms a background to much of the political turmoil and division being seen in both the United States and Australia. Middle class lifestyles are on a steep decline. Jobs that once supported whole families, with a house and two cars, the shared dream of both Americans and Australians, are no longer sufficient or else don't exist. Ed Blakely, and journalists Tina Quinn and Sean Britten got together to discuss the current situation and the situation facing future generations. Income inequality forms a background to much of the political turmoil and division being seen in both the United States and Australia. Middle class lifestyles are on a steep decline. Jobs that once supported whole families, with a house and two cars, the shared dream of both Americans and Australians, are no longer sufficient or else don't exist.

Ed Blakely, and journalists Tina Quinn and Sean Britten got together to discuss the current situation and the situation facing future generations.

]]> 1861 Dr Mtangulizi Sanyika on the Battle Over Minority Voting Rights Dr Mtangulizi Sanyika is a New Orleanian community leader and former professor at Dillard University and TSU. Founder of the Black Unitarian Universalist Caucus and Black Affairs Council, and former project manager for the African American Leadership Project. Ed and Mtangulizi discuss the battle over minority rights, voting, and voter suppression, particularly in the state of Texas. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 23:25:00 -0000 full 1 24 2SER 107.3FM Dr Mtangulizi Sanyika is a New Orleanian community leader and former professor at Dillard University and TSU. Founder of the Black Unitarian Universalist Caucus and Black Affairs Council, and former project manager for the African American Leadership Project. Ed and Mtangulizi discuss the battle over minority rights, voting, and voter suppression, particularly in the state of Texas. Dr Mtangulizi Sanyika is a New Orleanian community leader and former professor at Dillard University and TSU. Founder of the Black Unitarian Universalist Caucus and Black Affairs Council, and former project manager for the African American Leadership Project.

Ed and Mtangulizi discuss the battle over minority rights, voting, and voter suppression, particularly in the state of Texas.

]]> 2220 Dr. Cynthia Goytia on Informal Housing and Global Inequalities Dr. Cynthia Goytia is a Professor at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Harvard University Visiting Scholar. She holds a Ph.D from the London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK and is a senior consultant to Argentina's and Latin American governments. Cynthia joins Ed in this week's chat to talk about the billion people living without infrastructure 'informal settlements' such as the favelas in Rio de Janeiro, and how that number is set to double in the next fifteen years, the inequalities of wealth and labour, and effects of the COVID pandemic on poor, high density populations. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:03:00 -0000 full 1 23 2SER 107.3FM Dr. Cynthia Goytia is a Professor at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Harvard University Visiting Scholar. She holds a Ph.D from the London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK and is a senior consultant to Argentina's and Latin American governments. Cynthia joins Ed in this week's chat to talk about the billion people living without infrastructure 'informal settlements' such as the favelas in Rio de Janeiro, and how that number is set to double in the next fifteen years, the inequalities of wealth and labour, and effects of the COVID pandemic on poor, high density populations. Dr. Cynthia Goytia is a Professor at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and Harvard University Visiting Scholar. She holds a Ph.D from the London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK and is a senior consultant to Argentina's and Latin American governments.

Cynthia joins Ed in this week's chat to talk about the billion people living without infrastructure 'informal settlements' such as the favelas in Rio de Janeiro, and how that number is set to double in the next fifteen years, the inequalities of wealth and labour, and effects of the COVID pandemic on poor, high density populations.

]]> 2796 Bruce Appleyard and the Principles of Livability Ethics Bruce Appleyard is an American city planner and urban designer, theorist, consultant, academic, and author. He works as a Professor of City Planning for San Diego State University in the School of Public Affairs and has authored articles in the emerging field of Livability Ethics. He is the son of Donald Appleyard, a British-born American urban and city planner. Bruce joined Ed to talk about the basic principalities of building with an eye to ethical livability, creating community, and building back post-pandemic. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:38:00 -0000 full 1 22 2SER 107.3FM Bruce Appleyard is an American city planner and urban designer, theorist, consultant, academic, and author. He works as a Professor of City Planning for San Diego State University in the School of Public Affairs and has authored articles in the emerging field of Livability Ethics. He is the son of Donald Appleyard, a British-born American urban and city planner. Bruce joined Ed to talk about the basic principalities of building with an eye to ethical livability, creating community, and building back post-pandemic. Bruce Appleyard is an American city planner and urban designer, theorist, consultant, academic, and author. He works as a Professor of City Planning for San Diego State University in the School of Public Affairs and has authored articles in the emerging field of Livability Ethics. He is the son of Donald Appleyard, a British-born American urban and city planner.

Bruce joined Ed to talk about the basic principalities of building with an eye to ethical livability, creating community, and building back post-pandemic.

]]> 1668 Eric Heikkila on the Rise and China and New World Order Eric J. Heikkila is a professor at the USC Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. Trained as an economist, he has consulted for the World Bank, UNDP, USAID and a host of other development agencies. As founding Executive Secretary for the Pacific Rim Council on Urban Development, he helped organise numerous international consultative forums for cities throughout the region. He is the author of many scholarly publications including, most recently, China from a US Policy Perspective (Routledge, 2020) This week, Ed Blakely and Eric talk about the rise of China as an economic powerhouse, the sustainability and dangers of China's rapid urban development, and realignment of the world order Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:55:00 -0000 full 1 21 2SER 107.3FM Eric J. Heikkila is a professor at the USC Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. Trained as an economist, he has consulted for the World Bank, UNDP, USAID and a host of other development agencies. As founding Executive Secretary for the Pacific Rim Council on Urban Development, he helped organise numerous international consultative forums for cities throughout the region. He is the author of many scholarly publications including, most recently, China from a US Policy Perspective (Routledge, 2020) This week, Ed Blakely and Eric talk about the rise of China as an economic powerhouse, the sustainability and dangers of China's rapid urban development, and realignment of the world order Eric J. Heikkila is a professor at the USC Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. Trained as an economist, he has consulted for the World Bank, UNDP, USAID and a host of other development agencies. As founding Executive Secretary for the Pacific Rim Council on Urban Development, he helped organise numerous international consultative forums for cities throughout the region. He is the author of many scholarly publications including, most recently, China from a US Policy Perspective (Routledge, 2020)

This week, Ed Blakely and Eric talk about the rise of China as an economic powerhouse, the sustainability and dangers of China's rapid urban development, and realignment of the world order

]]> 2619 Ethan Kent on Placemaking and Public Spaces Having travelled to more than 1000 cities and 60 countries, Ethan Kent works to support various organisations, projects and leadership to advance the cause of leading urban development with inclusive public spaces and placemaking. In 2019 he co-founded PlacemakingX to network, amplify, and accelerate placemaking leadership and impact globally. Having worked together on the urban renewal of Parramatta in Sydney, Ed and Ethan talk this week about investing in public spaces, investment and advocacy, and the keys to placemaking in a post-COVID era. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:57:00 -0000 full 1 20 2SER 107.3FM Having travelled to more than 1000 cities and 60 countries, Ethan Kent works to support various organisations, projects and leadership to advance the cause of leading urban development with inclusive public spaces and placemaking. In 2019 he co-founded PlacemakingX to network, amplify, and accelerate placemaking leadership and impact globally. Having worked together on the urban renewal of Parramatta in Sydney, Ed and Ethan talk this week about investing in public spaces, investment and advocacy, and the keys to placemaking in a post-COVID era. Having travelled to more than 1000 cities and 60 countries, Ethan Kent works to support various organisations, projects and leadership to advance the cause of leading urban development with inclusive public spaces and placemaking. In 2019 he co-founded PlacemakingX to network, amplify, and accelerate placemaking leadership and impact globally.

Having worked together on the urban renewal of Parramatta in Sydney, Ed and Ethan talk this week about investing in public spaces, investment and advocacy, and the keys to placemaking in a post-COVID era.

]]> 2294 Building Resilience Against Future Disasters with Mary Comerio Mary Comerio is an internationally recognised expert on disaster resilience and recovery. She has been on the faculty in the Department of Architecture at U. C. Berkeley for 40 years and has served as Chair. She led the FEMA sponsored Disaster Resistant University Program, and the Building Systems Research with Helmut Krawinkler at the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center. This week, Mary and Ed chat about building for resilience against natural disasters and pandemics, protecting power supply and other supply lines, and planning for future disasters. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 23:24:00 -0000 full 1 19 2SER 107.3FM Mary Comerio is an internationally recognised expert on disaster resilience and recovery. She has been on the faculty in the Department of Architecture at U. C. Berkeley for 40 years and has served as Chair. She led the FEMA sponsored Disaster Resistant University Program, and the Building Systems Research with Helmut Krawinkler at the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center. This week, Mary and Ed chat about building for resilience against natural disasters and pandemics, protecting power supply and other supply lines, and planning for future disasters. Mary Comerio is an internationally recognised expert on disaster resilience and recovery. She has been on the faculty in the Department of Architecture at U. C. Berkeley for 40 years and has served as Chair. She led the FEMA sponsored Disaster Resistant University Program, and the Building Systems Research with Helmut Krawinkler at the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research (PEER) Center.

This week, Mary and Ed chat about building for resilience against natural disasters and pandemics, protecting power supply and other supply lines, and planning for future disasters.

]]> 2650 no Roderick Simpson on New Communities After COVID Roderick Simpson was appointed the Environment Commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission in 2015, and prior to this he was the Director of the Urban Design and Master of Urbanism programs at the University of Sydney. This week, he and Ed discuss how COVID has affected urban design and planning, modelling new communities, transport and recreation. Wed, 22 Sep 2021 23:26:00 -0000 full 1 18 2SER 107.3FM Roderick Simpson was appointed the Environment Commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission in 2015, and prior to this he was the Director of the Urban Design and Master of Urbanism programs at the University of Sydney. This week, he and Ed discuss how COVID has affected urban design and planning, modelling new communities, transport and recreation. Roderick Simpson was appointed the Environment Commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission in 2015, and prior to this he was the Director of the Urban Design and Master of Urbanism programs at the University of Sydney.

This week, he and Ed discuss how COVID has affected urban design and planning, modelling new communities, transport and recreation.

]]> 2029 no Peter Newman on Growing Cities to Meet Global Threats Peter Newman is the Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and has written 20 books and over 350 papers on sustainable cities. His book with Jeff Kenworthy ‘Cities and Automobile Dependence (1989)' has been described as ‘one of the most influential planning books of all time’ and the follow-up book 'Sustainability and Cities: Overcoming Automobile Dependence' was launched in the White House in 1999. In 2014 he was awarded an Order of Australia for his contributions to urban design and sustainable transport. He and Ed got together to discuss the 'Detroit Factor' and how future cities are evolving to face emerging threats from climate change, droughts and natural disasters. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0000 full 1 17 2SER 107.3FM Peter Newman is the Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and has written 20 books and over 350 papers on sustainable cities. His book with Jeff Kenworthy ‘Cities and Automobile Dependence (1989)' has been described as ‘one of the most influential planning books of all time’ and the follow-up book 'Sustainability and Cities: Overcoming Automobile Dependence' was launched in the White House in 1999. In 2014 he was awarded an Order of Australia for his contributions to urban design and sustainable transport. He and Ed got together to discuss the 'Detroit Factor' and how future cities are evolving to face emerging threats from climate change, droughts and natural disasters. Peter Newman is the Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and has written 20 books and over 350 papers on sustainable cities. His book with Jeff Kenworthy ‘Cities and Automobile Dependence (1989)' has been described as ‘one of the most influential planning books of all time’ and the follow-up book 'Sustainability and Cities: Overcoming Automobile Dependence' was launched in the White House in 1999. In 2014 he was awarded an Order of Australia for his contributions to urban design and sustainable transport.

He and Ed got together to discuss the 'Detroit Factor' and how future cities are evolving to face emerging threats from climate change, droughts and natural disasters.

]]> 1863 no Garry Glazebrook on the Future of Cities and Public Transport Professor Garry Glazebrook is a transport and urban planner, specialising in the evaluation and design of sustainable transport systems and their integration into the urban environment. He has over 35 years' experience in Federal, State and Local Government, consulting and academia, including positions such as NSW Water Resources Commissioner and Manager of Transport Policy for the City of Sydney. This week, Garry and Ed discuss the changing face of the urban environment, and the need for high speed rail and dependable public infrastructure in a disseminated world. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 01:38:00 -0000 full 1 16 2SER 107.3FM Professor Garry Glazebrook is a transport and urban planner, specialising in the evaluation and design of sustainable transport systems and their integration into the urban environment. He has over 35 years' experience in Federal, State and Local Government, consulting and academia, including positions such as NSW Water Resources Commissioner and Manager of Transport Policy for the City of Sydney. This week, Garry and Ed discuss the changing face of the urban environment, and the need for high speed rail and dependable public infrastructure in a disseminated world. Professor Garry Glazebrook is a transport and urban planner, specialising in the evaluation and design of sustainable transport systems and their integration into the urban environment. He has over 35 years' experience in Federal, State and Local Government, consulting and academia, including positions such as NSW Water Resources Commissioner and Manager of Transport Policy for the City of Sydney.

This week, Garry and Ed discuss the changing face of the urban environment, and the need for high speed rail and dependable public infrastructure in a disseminated world.

]]> 2752 no Dr David Leaf on Assisted Dying Dr David Leaf is the NSW and national convener of Doctors for Assisted Dying Choice in Australia. He is a primary care physician with a busy practice in Sydney and a visiting medical officer at several nursing homes in North Sydney, and is actively engaged in palliative care medicine. Ed Blakely and David discuss the battle over the right to die in Australia and how assisted dying works. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 22:24:00 -0000 full 1 14 2SER 107.3FM Dr David Leaf is the NSW and national convener of Doctors for Assisted Dying Choice in Australia. He is a primary care physician with a busy practice in Sydney and a visiting medical officer at several nursing homes in North Sydney, and is actively engaged in palliative care medicine. Ed Blakely and David discuss the battle over the right to die in Australia and how assisted dying works. Dr David Leaf is the NSW and national convener of Doctors for Assisted Dying Choice in Australia. He is a primary care physician with a busy practice in Sydney and a visiting medical officer at several nursing homes in North Sydney, and is actively engaged in palliative care medicine.

Ed Blakely and David discuss the battle over the right to die in Australia and how assisted dying works.

]]> 2403 no John Daley from the Grattan Institute One of Australia’s leading public policy thinkers, John Daley was the inaugural Chief Executive of the Grattan Institute for its first 11 years. He has 30 years’ experience spanning academic, government and corporate roles. John and Ed got together for this supersized chat spanning political gridlock both here and abroad, housing and monetary policy, and the role of independent government watchdogs, plus much, much more. For more from Pacific Conversations visit: https://edtalks.com.au/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:03:00 -0000 full 1 13 2SER 107.3FM One of Australia’s leading public policy thinkers, John Daley was the inaugural Chief Executive of the Grattan Institute for its first 11 years. He has 30 years’ experience spanning academic, government and corporate roles. John and Ed got together for this supersized chat spanning political gridlock both here and abroad, housing and monetary policy, and the role of independent government watchdogs, plus much, much more. For more from Pacific Conversations visit: https://edtalks.com.au/ One of Australia’s leading public policy thinkers, John Daley was the inaugural Chief Executive of the Grattan Institute for its first 11 years. He has 30 years’ experience spanning academic, government and corporate roles.

John and Ed got together for this supersized chat spanning political gridlock both here and abroad, housing and monetary policy, and the role of independent government watchdogs, plus much, much more.

For more from Pacific Conversations visit: https://edtalks.com.au/

]]> 3205 no Robert Yaro and High Speed Rail Robert Yaro was Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design from 2002-2020. His teaching and research focus on land use, urban development and infrastructure planning for megaregions and metropolitan areas. He is also President Emeritus of the Regional Plan Association, America's oldest and most distinguished independent metropolitan research and advocacy group. Robert joins Ed Blakely to discuss in-depth the future of high speed rail in the United States. Thu, 12 Aug 2021 01:54:00 -0000 full 1 12 2SER 107.3FM Robert Yaro was Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design from 2002-2020. His teaching and research focus on land use, urban development and infrastructure planning for megaregions and metropolitan areas. He is also President Emeritus of the Regional Plan Association, America's oldest and most distinguished independent metropolitan research and advocacy group. Robert joins Ed Blakely to discuss in-depth the future of high speed rail in the United States. Robert Yaro was Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design from 2002-2020. His teaching and research focus on land use, urban development and infrastructure planning for megaregions and metropolitan areas. He is also President Emeritus of the Regional Plan Association, America's oldest and most distinguished independent metropolitan research and advocacy group. Robert joins Ed Blakely to discuss in-depth the future of high speed rail in the United States.

]]> 2004 no Torkel Patterson on the Future of Public Transportation Torkel Patterson is a member of the board of Central Japan Railway Company, operating the iconic Shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka. He previously served as President for Raytheon International Inc. and in a variety of posts in the U.S. Government. Mr Patterson joins Ed Blakely to discuss developing the future of public transportation, the situation in Japan and how it might be applied to Australia and the US, and associated public policy. Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:22:00 -0000 full 1 11 2SER 107.3FM Torkel Patterson is a member of the board of Central Japan Railway Company, operating the iconic Shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka. He previously served as President for Raytheon International Inc. and in a variety of posts in the U.S. Government. Mr Patterson joins Ed Blakely to discuss developing the future of public transportation, the situation in Japan and how it might be applied to Australia and the US, and associated public policy. Torkel Patterson is a member of the board of Central Japan Railway Company, operating the iconic Shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka. He previously served as President for Raytheon International Inc. and in a variety of posts in the U.S. Government. Mr Patterson joins Ed Blakely to discuss developing the future of public transportation, the situation in Japan and how it might be applied to Australia and the US, and associated public policy.

]]> 2350 no Timothy Langley and Japanese Tensions Around the 2021 Olympics With almost 40 years of experience in public affairs in Japan, Timothy Langley is the founder and driving force behind Langley Esquire. He was the first foreign national to work inside the National Diet, serving as a policy aide to former Foreign Minister Nakayama Taro, and has served as a political attaché for U.S. presidents and diplomats when they visit Japan. With the 2021 Olympics kicking off this week in Tokyo, Timothy discusses the political implications on the upcoming Japanese election and Japan's COVID vaccine rollout. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:57:00 -0000 full 1 10 2SER 107.3FM With almost 40 years of experience in public affairs in Japan, Timothy Langley is the founder and driving force behind Langley Esquire. He was the first foreign national to work inside the National Diet, serving as a policy aide to former Foreign Minister Nakayama Taro, and has served as a political attaché for U.S. presidents and diplomats when they visit Japan. With the 2021 Olympics kicking off this week in Tokyo, Timothy discusses the political implications on the upcoming Japanese election and Japan's COVID vaccine rollout. With almost 40 years of experience in public affairs in Japan, Timothy Langley is the founder and driving force behind Langley Esquire. He was the first foreign national to work inside the National Diet, serving as a policy aide to former Foreign Minister Nakayama Taro, and has served as a political attaché for U.S. presidents and diplomats when they visit Japan.

With the 2021 Olympics kicking off this week in Tokyo, Timothy discusses the political implications on the upcoming Japanese election and Japan's COVID vaccine rollout.

]]> 2130 no Rights Rollback with Sandra Izsadore and Dana Rawls Sandra Izsadore is a singer, activist, author and humanitarian born in Los Angeles, California, and Graduate of Redlands University. Known as the Queen Mother of Afrobeat, during the late 1960s Sandra met and revitalized Africa’s revolutionary genius Fela Kuti. Dana Rawls is the Co-Chair of the Australian chapter of Democrats Abroad’s Global Black Caucus. Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party arm for the millions of Americans living outside the United States. Together with Ed Blakely and Sean Britten, they discuss the attacks on American voting rights and disenfranchisement of Black Americans, historically and today. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 03:22:00 -0000 full 1 9 2SER 107.3FM Sandra Izsadore is a singer, activist, author and humanitarian born in Los Angeles, California, and Graduate of Redlands University. Known as the Queen Mother of Afrobeat, during the late 1960s Sandra met and revitalized Africa’s revolutionary genius Fela Kuti. Dana Rawls is the Co-Chair of the Australian chapter of Democrats Abroad’s Global Black Caucus. Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party arm for the millions of Americans living outside the United States. Together with Ed Blakely and Sean Britten, they discuss the attacks on American voting rights and disenfranchisement of Black Americans, historically and today. Sandra Izsadore is a singer, activist, author and humanitarian born in Los Angeles, California, and Graduate of Redlands University. Known as the Queen Mother of Afrobeat, during the late 1960s Sandra met and revitalized Africa’s revolutionary genius Fela Kuti.

Dana Rawls is the Co-Chair of the Australian chapter of Democrats Abroad’s Global Black Caucus. Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party arm for the millions of Americans living outside the United States.

Together with Ed Blakely and Sean Britten, they discuss the attacks on American voting rights and disenfranchisement of Black Americans, historically and today.

]]> 1442 no Dowell Myers and the Fight Over the US Census Professor Dowell Myers is a professor in the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California, where he directs the Population Dynamics Research Group, and an urban demographer and housing specialist who integrates demographic data with housing, urban planning, and public opinion. He joins Ed Blakely to talk about the US census, what it says about immigration and population, and how it represents another fight over equality and equity. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 03:28:00 -0000 full 1 8 2SER 107.3FM Professor Dowell Myers is a professor in the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California, where he directs the Population Dynamics Research Group, and an urban demographer and housing specialist who integrates demographic data with housing, urban planning, and public opinion. He joins Ed Blakely to talk about the US census, what it says about immigration and population, and how it represents another fight over equality and equity. Professor Dowell Myers is a professor in the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California, where he directs the Population Dynamics Research Group, and an urban demographer and housing specialist who integrates demographic data with housing, urban planning, and public opinion.

He joins Ed Blakely to talk about the US census, what it says about immigration and population, and how it represents another fight over equality and equity.

]]> 1943 no Tim James and the Impact of Grass Roots Activism Tim James is a strategic advisory leader who has held an array of leadership roles in industry, government, and professional services. He is the Executive General Manager at the Menzies Research Centre, the think-tank for the Liberal Party, where he is responsible for operations and finance. Tim joined Ed Blakely and Tina Quinn to discuss how grass roots party activism, particularly in recent times, has impacted larger policy in both American and Australian politics. Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:28:00 -0000 full 1 7 2SER 107.3FM Tim James is a strategic advisory leader who has held an array of leadership roles in industry, government, and professional services. He is the Executive General Manager at the Menzies Research Centre, the think-tank for the Liberal Party, where he is responsible for operations and finance. Tim joined Ed Blakely and Tina Quinn to discuss how grass roots party activism, particularly in recent times, has impacted larger policy in both American and Australian politics. Tim James is a strategic advisory leader who has held an array of leadership roles in industry, government, and professional services. He is the Executive General Manager at the Menzies Research Centre, the think-tank for the Liberal Party, where he is responsible for operations and finance.

Tim joined Ed Blakely and Tina Quinn to discuss how grass roots party activism, particularly in recent times, has impacted larger policy in both American and Australian politics.

]]> 1762 no Former Foreign Minister Bob Carr on American History and Capacity to Overcome The Honourable Bob Carr is an Industry Professor of Business and Climate Change at the University of Technology Sydney and former Foreign Minister of Australia (2012-2013). He is also the longest continuously serving Premier in New South Wales history (1995-2005). Joining Ed Blakely and Tina Quinn, Professor Carr discusses carbon pricing, China, racial politics in both Australia and the US, and how US and Australia build a new post-Trump, post-COVID partnership. Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:10:00 -0000 full 1 6 2SER 107.3FM The Honourable Bob Carr is an Industry Professor of Business and Climate Change at the University of Technology Sydney and former Foreign Minister of Australia (2012-2013). He is also the longest continuously serving Premier in New South Wales history (1995-2005). Joining Ed Blakely and Tina Quinn, Professor Carr discusses carbon pricing, China, racial politics in both Australia and the US, and how US and Australia build a new post-Trump, post-COVID partnership. The Honourable Bob Carr is an Industry Professor of Business and Climate Change at the University of Technology Sydney and former Foreign Minister of Australia (2012-2013). He is also the longest continuously serving Premier in New South Wales history (1995-2005).

Joining Ed Blakely and Tina Quinn, Professor Carr discusses carbon pricing, China, racial politics in both Australia and the US, and how US and Australia build a new post-Trump, post-COVID partnership.

]]> 2089 no Professor Dominic Dwyer on COVID and the Cause for Global Action Professor Dominic Dwyer is Director of Public Health Pathology in New South Wales and Director of the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research at Westmead Hospital in Sydney, Australia. He has a clinical and research interest in viral diseases of public health importance, including COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory viruses, HIV, antiviral drug resistance, and arboviruses. As a member of the World Health Organisation Joint Mission on the Origins of SARS-CoV-2 he recently undertook an examination of the issues leading to COVID-19 arising in Wuhan, China. Wed, 26 May 2021 23:23:00 -0000 full 1 5 2SER 107.3FM Professor Dominic Dwyer is Director of Public Health Pathology in New South Wales and Director of the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research at Westmead Hospital in Sydney, Australia. He has a clinical and research interest in viral diseases of public health importance, including COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory viruses, HIV, antiviral drug resistance, and arboviruses. As a member of the World Health Organisation Joint Mission on the Origins of SARS-CoV-2 he recently undertook an examination of the issues leading to COVID-19 arising in Wuhan, China. Professor Dominic Dwyer is Director of Public Health Pathology in New South Wales and Director of the Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research at Westmead Hospital in Sydney, Australia.

He has a clinical and research interest in viral diseases of public health importance, including COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory viruses, HIV, antiviral drug resistance, and arboviruses. As a member of the World Health Organisation Joint Mission on the Origins of SARS-CoV-2 he recently undertook an examination of the issues leading to COVID-19 arising in Wuhan, China.

]]> 2239 no Bruce Wolpe and Policy for All Seasons, US and Australia Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre and regular contributor to US politics across media platforms in Australia. In recent years, Bruce has worked with the Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama's first term, and on the staff of Prime Minister Julia Gillard. He has also served as the former PM's chief of staff. In this chat with Ed Blakely and Tina Quinn, Bruce provides rich insights into what any US or Australian government can or cannot do post the American era and after the social and economic divisions arising post-COVID and Post Trump. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Wed, 19 May 2021 23:00:00 -0000 full 1 4 2SER 107.3FM Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre and regular contributor to US politics across media platforms in Australia. In recent years, Bruce has worked with the Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama's first term, and on the staff of Prime Minister Julia Gillard. He has also served as the former PM's chief of staff. In this chat with Ed Blakely and Tina Quinn, Bruce provides rich insights into what any US or Australian government can or cannot do post the American era and after the social and economic divisions arising post-COVID and Post Trump. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre and regular contributor to US politics across media platforms in Australia. In recent years, Bruce has worked with the Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama's first term, and on the staff of Prime Minister Julia Gillard. He has also served as the former PM's chief of staff.

In this chat with Ed Blakely and Tina Quinn, Bruce provides rich insights into what any US or Australian government can or cannot do post the American era and after the social and economic divisions arising post-COVID and Post Trump. It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

]]> 1422 Ambassador to Australia Jeff Bleich on America and Australia's Shared Destiny A long-time friend of President Barack Obama, Jeff Bleich joined the White House staff in March 2009 as Special Counsel to the President and was nominated later that year to become US Ambassador to Australia. Bleich served as ambassador from 2009 to 2013. After stepping down from his post, he returned to the United States and became a partner and group CEO at the Denton Law Firm, San Francisco. He served as a special master for multi-district litigation for the U.S. District Court and Currently the Chief legal officer at Cruise Corp. Thu, 06 May 2021 02:42:00 -0000 full 1 3 2SER 107.3FM A long-time friend of President Barack Obama, Jeff Bleich joined the White House staff in March 2009 as Special Counsel to the President and was nominated later that year to become US Ambassador to Australia. Bleich served as ambassador from 2009 to 2013. After stepping down from his post, he returned to the United States and became a partner and group CEO at the Denton Law Firm, San Francisco. He served as a special master for multi-district litigation for the U.S. District Court and Currently the Chief legal officer at Cruise Corp. A long-time friend of President Barack Obama, Jeff Bleich joined the White House staff in March 2009 as Special Counsel to the President and was nominated later that year to become US Ambassador to Australia. Bleich served as ambassador from 2009 to 2013. After stepping down from his post, he returned to the United States and became a partner and group CEO at the Denton Law Firm, San Francisco. He served as a special master for multi-district litigation for the U.S. District Court and Currently the Chief legal officer at Cruise Corp.

]]> 2108 Gabriel Metcalf on Local and Global Citizenship Gabriel Metcalf is the CEO of the Committee for Sydney, a role he has held since January 2019. The Committee for Sydney is a research and advocacy organisation that works with leaders across Sydney to solve the problems of today and tomorrow. On this week's chat, Gabriel offers a view of how Australia’s state-based governmental systems offer more stability and quality outcomes for citizens than US counterparts. But the flip side is innovation at the grassroots is more difficult to assert and manage. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0000 full 1 2 2SER 107.3FM Gabriel Metcalf is the CEO of the Committee for Sydney, a role he has held since January 2019. The Committee for Sydney is a research and advocacy organisation that works with leaders across Sydney to solve the problems of today and tomorrow. On this week's chat, Gabriel offers a view of how Australia’s state-based governmental systems offer more stability and quality outcomes for citizens than US counterparts. But the flip side is innovation at the grassroots is more difficult to assert and manage. Gabriel Metcalf is the CEO of the Committee for Sydney, a role he has held since January 2019. The Committee for Sydney is a research and advocacy organisation that works with leaders across Sydney to solve the problems of today and tomorrow. On this week's chat, Gabriel offers a view of how Australia’s state-based governmental systems offer more stability and quality outcomes for citizens than US counterparts. But the flip side is innovation at the grassroots is more difficult to assert and manage.

]]> 1510 Kim Beazley on the Unique American Contribution Prior to being installed as the Governor of Western Australia on the 1st May 2018, Kim Beazley had dedicated almost three decades to a career in Federal Parliament, representing the WA seats of Brand and Swan. Mr Beazley also took up an appointment as Ambassador to the United States of America from February 2010 to January 2016. Governor Beazley joined Ed and Tina with insights into how the US can and must with Australia restore world order to protect and advance democracy around the globe. Next in this series: Gabriel Metcalf Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:19:00 -0000 full 1 1 2SER 107.3FM Prior to being installed as the Governor of Western Australia on the 1st May 2018, Kim Beazley had dedicated almost three decades to a career in Federal Parliament, representing the WA seats of Brand and Swan. Mr Beazley also took up an appointment as Ambassador to the United States of America from February 2010 to January 2016. Governor Beazley joined Ed and Tina with insights into how the US can and must with Australia restore world order to protect and advance democracy around the globe. Next in this series: Gabriel Metcalf Prior to being installed as the Governor of Western Australia on the 1st May 2018, Kim Beazley had dedicated almost three decades to a career in Federal Parliament, representing the WA seats of Brand and Swan. Mr Beazley also took up an appointment as Ambassador to the United States of America from February 2010 to January 2016. Governor Beazley joined Ed and Tina with insights into how the US can and must with Australia restore world order to protect and advance democracy around the globe.

Next in this series: Gabriel Metcalf

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