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US of Ed

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Ed Blakely has served in different capacities under a succession of presidential administrations, has guided government policy on urban planning and is a widely cited academic. My name is Sean Britten, and each week, Ed and I have a chat about what's the latest news out of the United States, talking everything politics, planning and policy from sea to shining sea. US of Ed typically talks issues on a week by week basis, but check out some of our more timeless specials: SPECIAL: MLK's legacy and the issues of Black America: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=184046 US of Ed on Guns in America: Part One: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=285335 US of Ed on Guns in America: Part Two: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=285341 SPECIAL: South of the Border: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=372708 SPECIAL: Crafting Innovative Places: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=386032 SPECIAL: Who Killed the American Dream?: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=386003 SPECIAL: Climate Emergency: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=386003 SPECIAL: The Impeachment Process: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=433201 SPECIAL: Ruth Bader Ginsburg: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=738156

2023 Wrap: Interesting Times

"Be strong, because it's going to take all of our fortitudes, external and internal, to make it through next year." Ed and Sean look back on the biggest stories of 2023 in their final podcast of the year, most of which continue to drag us forward in 2024. Gaza, Ukraine, Donald Trump's legal issues and escalating rhetoric on race, the Biden agenda and preparing for the 2024 campaign, the climate crisis, opioids, and a hopeful upswing for the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 2023

27 min

That Seemed Suspiciously Easy

"There seem to be quite a few of them who don't give a stuff about running the country." Government shutdown has once again been averted as Republicans and Democrats come to an agreement to keep the government funded, the first under new House Speaker Mike Johson. For Dems, it all seems a little too easy, doesn't it? Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has unveiled a new code of conduct for Justices but the wording and lack of enforcement leaves something to be desired. Also discussing funding for Ukraine, China, Gaza, Donald Trump's latest rhetoric, the I-10 fire, and the rise of electric vehicles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2023

16 min