FDA - World Democracy Discussion
By Foundation for Democratic Advancement
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Podcast Description
FDA on World Democracy is a monthly FDA podcast on international democracy issues. FDA members and invited guests participate in an informal round table discussion on major democracy issues or the FDA interviews prominent persons. All points of view are on the table as FDA members and invited guests explore, analyse, and discuss the most outstanding democracy issues. FDA members and invited guests are comprised of people from around the world, with diverse professional, academic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, and united by a serious interest in the advancement of world democracy. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Store
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Money and Democracy Part 1 of 2 | In this month's podcast, Mr. Stephen Garvey FDA founder and executive director chairs a seven person panel on the topic of should citizens with more money have more political say in a democratic society? This podcast is part 1 of 2. "Money" refers to an individual's wealth, and "political say" refers political influence prior to an election and during the term of a government. The panelists are comprised of Mr. Marc Power, Alberta NDP candidate for Calgary-Klein electoral division, Mr. Artur Pawlowski, member of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada and lead pastor at the Street Church Ministries based out of Calgary, Dr. Lisa Young, Political Science Professor at the University of Calgary, Mr. Dale Monette, FDA Director of Finance, Mr. Norm Kelley, Alberta Party candidate for the Calgary-Prairie electoral division, and Mr. Jim Blake member of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada and national chairman of the Concerned Christians Canada. The two political representatives were randomly selected. The views in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the FDA. For non-mainstream, insightful, and provocative discussion from people working in the field of international politics, listen in or download the FDA podcasts | 2/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Religion and Democracy Part 3 of 3 | In this month's podcast and with reference to the 2011 FDA Global Electoral Fairness Audit Reports (found on slideshare.com), Mr. Stephen Garvey FDA founder and executive director chairs a seven person panel on the topic of what is the threshold to ban secular and religious based political parties in a democratic society? This podcast is a continuation of Religion and Democracy Part 2 (posted on itunes on December 11, 2011). The panelists are comprised of Mr. Randy Tyson from the Center for Inquiry and scientist with the National Research Council of Canada, Mr. Artur Pawlowski member of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada and pastor at the Street Church Ministries out of Calgary, Alberta, Mr. Brian Seaman lawyer and research associate with the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Center, Mr. Adam Idris past director of the Muslim Council of Calgary and an active member of the Muslim Christian Dialogue, Mr. Lawrence Irwin pastor at the Centre Street Church in Calgary, and Ms. Lindsay Tetlock FDA researcher and auditor. For non-mainstream, insightful, and provocative discussion from people working in the field of international politics, listen in or download the FDA podcasts | 12/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Religion and Democracy Part 2 of 3 | In this month's podcast and with reference to the 2011 FDA Global Electoral Fairness Audit Reports (found on slideshare.com), Mr. Stephen Garvey FDA founder and executive director chairs a seven person panel on the topic of what is the threshold to ban secular and religious based political parties in a democratic society? The panelists are given two minute opening statements and closing statements, and observers at the podcast are given an opportunity to share questions and comments with panelists. The panelists are comprised of Mr. Randy Tyson from the Center for Inquiry and scientist with the National Research Council of Canada, Mr. Artur Pawlowski member of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada and pastor at the Street Church Ministries out of Calgary, Alberta, Mr. Brian Seaman lawyer and research associate with the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Center, Mr. Adam Idris past director of the Muslim Council of Calgary and an active member of the Muslim Christian Dialogue, Mr. Lawrence Irwin pastor at the Centre Street Church in Calgary, and Ms. Lindsay Tetlock FDA researcher and auditor. For non-mainstream, insightful, and provocative discussion from people working in the field of international politics, listen in or download the FDA podcasts | 12/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Humanism and the Bolivarian/Latin American Revolution | In this month's podcast and with reference to the 2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit Report on Venezuela (found on slideshare.com), Stephen Garvey FDA founder and executive director interviews Dr. Maria Paez Victor about humanism and the Bolivarian/Latin America revolution. Dr. Victor provides in depth insight into Latin America humanism and the Bolivarian revolution. She argues that Latin America is going through its renaissance by freeing itself from colonialism and imperialism. Moreover, Dr. Victor points out that Latin American humanism emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living beings in a country, thereby transcends the one-dimensional profiteerism/consumerism of capitalism. Dr. Victor contends that the Latin American Bolivarian revolution is a necessary movement for the survival of all earthly life. For non-mainstream, insightful, and provocative discussion from people working in the field of international politics, listen in or download the FDA podcasts | 12/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mr. Leonardo Tovar Interview | In this month's podcast and with reference to the 2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit Report on Venezuela (found on slideshare.com), Stephen Garvey FDA founder and executive director interviews Mr. Leonardo Tovar on the current and future states of Venezuelan democracy. Mr. Tovar is a Venezuelan expatriate, who is completing a masters degree in public policy, and who was in Venezuela during the 2002 attempted Venezuelan coup d'�tat. Among other things, Mr. Tovar discusses from a relatively neutral standpoint the polarization of Venezuelan society. This podcast is in contrast to the Dr. Victor interview on Venezuela on October 6, 2011. Overall, Mr. Tovar provides a pragmatic outlook on the current and future states of Venezuela. For non-mainsteam, insightful, and provocative discussion from people working in the field of international politics, listen in or download the podcast | 11/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Religion and Democracy Part 1 of 3 | In this month's podcast, FDA members and invited guests discuss whether or not religious based political parties should be allowed to participate in elections as electable parties. The FDA's invited guests are Mr. Randy Tyson from the Center for Inquiry and scientist with the National Research Council of Canada, Mr. Artur Pawlowski member of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada and pastor at the Street Church Ministries out of Calgary, Alberta, and Mr. Jim Blake member of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada and national chairman of Concerned Christians Canada. For non-mainsteam, insightful, and provocative discussion from people working in the field of international politics, listen in or download the podcast | 11/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dr. Maria Paez Victor Interview | In this month's podcast and with reference to the 2011 FDA Electoral Fairness Audit Report on Venezuela (found on slideshare.com), Stephen Garvey interviews Dr. Maria Paez Victor on the current and future states of Venezuelan democracy, and media and Venezuela. Among other things, Dr. Victor discusses the international media campaign against Venezuelan democracy and explains how Chavez and the Venezuelan people have been able to withstand both domestic and foreign pressures. Dr. Victor will likely adjust your view of Venezuela and the world. For non-mainsteam, insightful, and provocative discussion from people working in the field of international politics, listen in or download the podcast | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Freedom and Democracy Part 2 of 2 | In this month's podcast and with reference to the FDA's electoral fairness audit reports on 24 countries, a five-person FDA team discusses freedom and democracy in France, Venezuela, and Bolivia. FDA members examine the democratic concepts of liberty, equality, and fairness, and their application in France, Venezuela, and Bolivia. Also, FDA members discuss the obstacles to the attainment of an optimal democracy, with emphasis on foreign intervention in countries' democratic processes. For non-mainsteam, insightful, and provocative discussion from people working in the field of international politics, listen in or download the podcast | 8/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Freedom and Democracy Part 1 of 2 | In this month's podcast and with reference to the FDA's electoral fairness audit reports on 22 countries, an eight-person FDA team discusses freedom and democracy from philosophical, constitutional, and historical perspectives. Also, FDA members discuss the modern day usage of freedom and democracy, partly in relation to the G.W.Bush and Obama governments' foreign policies. For non-mainsteam, insightful, and provocative discussion from people working in the field of international politics, listen in | 8/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Crisis in Syria | In this month's podcast and with reference to the FDA's electoral fairness report on Syria, FDA members discuss the Syrian government crackdown in Hama, and the regional and international implications of the Syrian political crisis. Also, FDA members discuss the future of the Syrian people, with respect to the authoritarian regime based on the 1963 Syrian revolution and forms of democracy development. For non-mainsteam, insightful, and provocative discussion from people working in the field of international politics, listen in | 7/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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