Matt Bai, National Political Columnist for Yahoo News, elaborates upon his conceptualization of "American exceptionalism" as a unique contribution to the advancement of humanity through the promotion of self-expression and personal freedom. He argues that the transformation of our politicians into celebrities, combined with long-term economic transformation (that he argues is driven more by automation than globalization), has fundamentally changed the nature of our political system. His role as a political journalist has been to provide readers with context through his analysis of policy, truth, history, and culture. Talking politics with @Matt Bai - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes:

Contextualizing Political History, Matt Bai, Yahoo News

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Tim Roemer, former Ambassador to India, former Congressman from Indiana, and a former member of the 9/11 Commission, speaks about the insidious influence of money in politics, about free trade, security, and respect through civic discourse.   Ambassador Tim Roemer discusses his vision of the American dream on Public Interest Podcast #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes:

Money's Veil Over the American Dream, Tim Roemer, former Ambassador, Congressman, & 9/11 Commission Member

Mark Shriver, President of Save the Children Action Network, former Maryland state delegate, and biographical author, speaks the importance of early childhood education and development, of his work providing a voice to those without a seat at the political table, and of his ethos of daily gratitude for all that has been given to him. Mark Shriver shares a message of humility, spurning legacy to favor taking in God's gifts to all of us each day. - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes:

Saving the Children, Mark Shriver, President of Save the Children Action Network

Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club, speaks on his efforts to curb climate change by investing in renewable energy and by reducing our dependence upon fossil fuels.   Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes:

Weaning America Off of Oil, Michael Brune, Executive Director of the Sierra Club

Ted Wheeler, Mayor of Portland, Oregon, speaks about his work caring for the vulnerable in their search for affordable housing, healthcare, and financial security has led to increased economic security for the citizens of Portland.  Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes:

Sanctuary Cities, Homeless Shelters, & a Growing Tax Base, Ted Wheeler, Mayor of Portland, Oregon

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin [D-MD] speaks to his time advancing the public interest through elected office both within terms of actual policies that he has enacted and in terms of the anecdotal impact that he has had on citizens' lives. He demonstrates his thoughtful approach to governance as he elaborates upon his struggles with moral issues, ethics, and balances between security and liberty. Senator Ben Cardin reveals his strategy for ameliorating the North Korean nuclear threat through the use of a "Diplomatic Surge" #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

Balancing N. Korea, Iran, Baltimore, and Annapolis, Ben Cardin, U.S. Senator

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Contextualizing Political History, Matt Bai, Yahoo News

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