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The Myth of Left and Right: How the Political Spectrum Misleads and Harms America (STUDIES IN POSTWAR AMERICAN POLITICAL)

Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media

Today on the show we welcome Blake Minnerly, who is launching his own podcast show called, "Ambiology" which examines the political left/right spectrum in the United States from a historical perspective. Much of what we think is Left or Right politically actually has shifted over time - and this paradigm has become a significant stumbling block for citizens to view issues on a case-by-case basis that would allow for a substantive understanding of a given issue in a nuanced way. Instead, and consequently, this Left/right divide incentivizes people to lump issues together into a tribal identity, which creates a psychological barrier to useful and empowering insight on important matters. This ubiquitous and insidious paradigm conditions us in the U.S. to view political issues through a powerful filter, which oftentimes has us discount perspectives from the “bad” tribe without fully understanding the perspective in the first place.

This show will investigate the beginnings of Public Relations and propaganda with people such as Edward Bernays (the nephew of Sigmond Freud) who has been criticized for manipulating public opinion, often in ways that undermined individual autonomy and democratic values.

His best-known campaigns include a 1929 effort to promote female smoking by branding cigarettes as feminist "Torches of Freedom", and his work for the United Fruit Company in the 1950s, connected with the CIA-orchestrated overthrow of the democratically elected Guatemalan government in 1954.

And, Ivy “Leadbelly” Lee who preceded Bernays, who many historians credit him with originating modern crisis communications. He was retained by the Rockefellers in 1914, initially to represent Standard Oil, after the bloody repression of the coal mining strike in Colorado known as the Ludlow Massacre.”

Both Bernays and Lee were masters at shaping perspective on behalf of corporations and governments, appealing directly to the subconscious mind, often undetectable to the general public. Ambiology will reflect upon the writings and scholarship of people such as Noam Chomsky, who co-authored the book, “the Manufacturing of consent,” Marshall McLuhan who is known as the father of media studies, and most recently Hyrum and Verlan Lewis who wrote the book, “The myth of left and right: how the political spectrum misleads and harms America”

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Host Steve Ordower had the distinct honor of covering the All Black National Convention, held just outside of Chicago, in Lombard Illinois, in October of this year - 2024. He felt as if he was invited to an important family meeting that was filled with the spirit of love, self-reflection, critical thinking combined with a willingness to have tough conversations, empowerment, and an absolute commitment to the Black Community. Spearheaded by Dr. Boyce Watkins, who created the Black Business School- that provides culturally relevant business education to the Black Community, this convention’s purpose is to chart the course of the future of the black community.

In his words. “By educating our children, building economic independence, and supporting our own, we secure the freedom, success, and spiritual elevation of generations to come.”

“This convention is about taking ownership of our future.”

Over 60 experts from around the world came to share their wisdom over 3 days on topics such as economics, education, health, politics and spirituality.

Part of the pledge of the convention includes to, “uplift, empower and protect my community by committing to educating our children, building generational wealth and defending the village at all costs.”

This is the 4th and final episode of our limited ABNC series - an interview with the convention's founder, Dr. Boyce Watkins, as he reflects on the meaning and impact of this extraordinary event.

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Host Steve Ordower had the distinct honor of covering the All Black National Convention, held just outside of Chicago, in Lombard Illinois, in October of this year - 2024. He felt as if he was invited to an important family meeting that was filled with the spirit of love, self-reflection, critical thinking combined with a willingness to have tough conversations, empowerment, and an absolute commitment to the Black Community. Spearheaded by Dr. Boyce Watkins, who created the Black Business School- that provides culturally relevant business education to the Black Community, this convention’s purpose is to chart the course of the future of the black community.

In his words. “By educating our children, building economic independence, and supporting our own, we secure the freedom, success, and spiritual elevation of generations to come.”

“This convention is about taking ownership of our future.”

Over 60 experts from around the world came to share their wisdom over 3 days on topics such as economics, education, health, politics and spirituality.

Part of the pledge of the convention includes to, “uplift, empower and protect my community by committing to educating our children, building generational wealth and defending the village at all costs.”

Stay tuned to learn about the All Black National Convention through our limited series about this extraordinary event. The third episode is an interview with Lawrence Watkins who breaks down the Black Family Master Plan. Lawrence is the co-founder of the ABNC with his brother, Dr. Boyce Watkins.

The Black Family Master Plan is a multi-faceted road-map to empower the black community by focusing on the family with four main parts to it.

Number 1 is to EARN – to Increase income through such means as Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, Stocks, and tax reduction

Number 2 is to PROTECT by limiting downside risks by utilizing mechanisms such as Insurance, Savings, Credit & Estate planning

Number 3 is to SUSTAIN – to make day- to-day life pleasurable and fulfilling focusing on things such as Health, Skills and one’s Environment

And Number 4 is to CONNECT by creating memories and Experiences as a result of actively cultivating nourishing parts of one’s life such as community, marriage and one’s extended family and friends.

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To find out more about The Black Business School, save money on their programs, and support Rhythm Of Life, click on the link below:

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Host Steve Ordower had the distinct honor of covering the All Black National Convention, held just outside of Chicago, in Lombard Illinois, in October of this year - 2024. He felt as if he was invited to an important family meeting that was filled with the spirit of love, self-reflection, critical thinking combined with a willingness to have tough conversations, empowerment, and an absolute commitment to the Black Community. Spearheaded by Dr. Boyce Watkins, who created the Black Business School- that provides culturally relevant business education to the Black Community, this convention’s purpose is to chart the course of the future of the black community.

In his words. “By educating our children, building economic independence, and supporting our own, we secure the freedom, success, and spiritual elevation of generations to come.”

“This convention is about taking ownership of our future.”

Over 60 experts from around the world came to share their wisdom over 3 days on topics such as economics, education, health, politics and spirituality.

Part of the pledge of the convention includes to, “uplift, empower and protect my community by committing to educating our children, building generational wealth and defending the village at all costs.”

Stay tuned to learn about the All Black National Convention through our limited series about this extraordinary event. The first episode is an interview with the head of the financial therapy department of the Black Business School, Dr. Alicia Watkins, who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, specializing in anxiety, depression and life transitions in all age groups. She provides culturally specific therapy for attendees of the school.

To find out more about Dr. Alicia Watkins, click on the link below:

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To find out more about The Black Business School, save money on their programs, and support Rhythm Of Life, click on the link below:

THE BLACK BUSINESS SCHOOL

Host Steve Ordower had the distinct honor of covering the All Black National Convention, held just outside of Chicago, in Lombard Illinois, in October of this year - 2024. He felt as if he was invited to an important family meeting that was filled with the spirit of love, self-reflection, critical thinking combined with a willingness to have tough conversations, empowerment, and an absolute commitment to the Black Community. Spearheaded by Dr. Boyce Watkins, who created the Black Business School- that provides culturally relevant business education to the Black Community, this convention’s purpose is to chart the course of the future of the black community.

In his words. “By educating our children, building economic independence, and supporting our own, we secure the freedom, success, and spiritual elevation of generations to come.”

“This convention is about taking ownership of our future.”

Over 60 experts from around the world came to share their wisdom over 3 days on topics such as economics, education, health, politics and spirituality.

Part of the pledge of the convention includes to, “uplift, empower and protect my community by committing to educating our children, building generational wealth and defending the village at all costs.”

Stay tuned to learn about the All Black National Convention through our limited series about this extraordinary event. The first episode is an interview with the head of the financial therapy department of the Black Business School, Dr. Alicia Watkins, who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, specializing in anxiety, depression and life transitions in all age groups. She provides culturally specific therapy for attendees of the school.

In today's episode, which mainly delves into the therapeutic potential of psychedelic mushrooms for mental health, we will also touch on the broader impact of the wide variety of mushrooms on overall health and wellness.

We'll embark on a journey to understand how psychedelic mushrooms, also known as psilocybin-containing mushrooms, are not only reshaping our understanding of mental health treatment but also offering new perspectives on holistic wellness. From ancient rituals to modern research, we'll uncover the transformative power of these mushrooms and their potential to heal both mind and body.

Whether you're new to the world of psychedelics or a seasoned explorer, we invite you to join us on this exploration of psychedelic mushrooms and their potential to enhance our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Together, let's uncover the mysteries and possibilities of these extraordinary fungi.

"How To Change Your Mind" documentary by Michael Pollan and Alex Gibney:

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Today on the show host Steve Ordower sits down with Dr. Jeff Panzer, who recently started his own Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic in Evanston, IL - BRIDGE DIRECT CARE - focused on building relationships with his patients. This is a transformative paradigm that allows doctors to deliver health care in a genuine way, not dictated by the profit motive structure imposed by insurance companies. A great deal of health care in the U.S. is called "managed care", but it may as well be called "managed profits," and this Direct Primary Care model is in direct contrast to this. If you've been realizing how upside down our health care system is in our country, this conversation may give you some hope and inspiration. Dr. Panzer talked about getting back to a way in which his father practiced health care - it was all about relationships, and this paradigm is bringing back the humaneness to health care. There are quite a few doctors embracing the DPC model across the U.S., and this episode will give some insight into how it works. This is also one of the interviews that will be part of our INCENTIVES series, that looks at incentive structures in our society that lead to detrimental outcomes. The goal of the series is to identify these structures as a first step to transforming them.

Below you'll find Dr. Panzer's philosophy, background, information about his clinic, the DPC model, as well as some insightful articles that were discussed in this episode - one of which Dr. Panzer co-authored.

" I love family medicine because it allows me to build meaningful relationships with patients and improve people’s lives. In a traditional doctor’s office, however, I was spending too much time on my computer and struggling with insurance companies and the confusing health care system. I didn’t have enough time to provide the care and attention that my patients needed. I knew there had to be a better way–and that is why I started Bridge Direct Care.

I believe that health care is not a product that is given to a patient. It is something that doctors and patients create together. This requires trusting long-term relationships and patient empowerment. Patients deserve to have their needs met quickly and respectfully by someone they know and trust. "

Dr. Jeff Panzer is a family physician and has been practicing in Chicago since 2010. He attended Temple University School of Medicine and did his family medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He later received his Master’s degree in healthcare quality and patient safety from Northwestern University.

Since graduating residency in 2009, Dr. Jeff has worked both caring for patients and at the system level to try to bring relationships back to the forefront of healthcare where they rightfully belong. He continues to work part-time as the vice president of care transformation for Tapestry 360 Health (a federally-qualified health center on the northside of Chicago) and the physician innovator at AllianceChicago. He previously served as a medical director at a health center in rural Ethiopia, and as a practice transformation consultant at the American Medical Association (AMA). He can provide patient care in English and Spanish.

Outside of the office, Dr. Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, running, beach volleyball, reading, camping, and coaching his children’s sports teams.

A Different Way, Better Care

Bridge Direct Care provides family medicine services that put you first. Dr. Jeff and his team offer comprehensive primary care that is accessible, affordable, and personalized. By using a low-cost membership model, we can provide better care by building closer, stronger relationships with our patients and addressing health needs more quickly and effectively.

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Direct Primary Care (DPC):

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Bridge Direct Care social media links

Articles and books about incentives:

Solution Shop & Production Line article

Tyranny of Metrics book