
The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief is a show dedicated to promoting the common good on common ground through common sense hosted by Bill Fleming
Episodes
34 episodes
On the Brink with Roger Ellis
Today's episode is a conversation with Roger Ellis. Roger is a social scientist who worked for the government of New Zealand as a policy advisor for 30 years. Today Roger joins me to discuss New Zealand politics and his new book On the Br...
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Serving on the Parks Board with Oliver Black
Today's episode is a conversation with Oliver Black. Oliver is a teacher, member of his community's local parks board, and a former member of the Cascadia Solidarity Party's state committee. Today Oliver joins me to discuss serving on the...
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22:44

The & Campaign with Chris Butler
Today's episode is a conversation with Chris Butler. Chris is a pastor, community organizer, member of & Campaign Chicago, founder of the civic update, former congressional candidate and a member of the American Solidarity Party's Boa...
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23:25

Quick Announcement: Spring Merch Sale!
Thanks for being a loyal podcast listener we are running a sale in our merch store on the party website solidarity-party.org. The first 50 people who place a merch order using code SPRING25 will receive 25% off their entire order!
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Serving on the City Council with Dustin Pieper
Today's episode is a conversation with Dustin Pieper. Dustin is an engineer, strong towns member, member of the city council of Batavia Illinois, and a member of the Illinois Solidarity Party's state committee. Today Dustin joins me to di...
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Mandatory Parking Minimums with Chuck Marohn
Today's episode is a conversation with Chuck Marohn. Chuck is a civil engineer, land use planner, advocate, activist, and a member of the American Solidarity Party's Board of Advisors. Today Chuck joins me to discuss mandatory parking min...
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Intentional Solidarity with Amar Patel
Today's episode is a conversation with Amar Patel. Amar is an educator, father, the American Solidarity Party's 2020 VP Candidate, and a member of the American Solidarity Party's National Committee. Today Amar joins me to discuss how to b...
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50:41

Resisting Political Repression with Pearce Edwards
Today's episode is a conversation with Pearce Edwards. Pearce is an assistant professor at Louisiana State University, where he researches political repression with a regional focus on Latin America. Today Pearce joins me to discuss resis...
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Sortition with Nick Coccoma
Today's episode is a conversation with Nick Coccoma. Nick is a writer who focuses on politics, religion, and culture. Today Nick joins me to discuss sortition.If you haven't already, please review the show on Apple Podcasts! It's ...
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50:46

Interview with the ASP's Presidential Candidate Peter Sonski
Peter Sonski is the American Solidarity Party's candidate for President of the United States in the 2024 Presidential Election.
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33:41

Interview with ASP Candidate Lauren Onak
Lauren Onak is the American Solidarity Party's Candidate for Vice President of the United States.
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26:11

Interview with ASP Candidate Analisa Roche
Analisa is running for US Senate as a write in candidate with the American Solidarity Party.
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The Pelican Brief Live! with Chris Butler
Today's episode is a special live episode that does not follow our usual format...I am currently in Chicago working on the Chris Butler campaign and Chris and I recorded this episode live on Facebook. The primary is tomorrow but Chris sti...
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Physician Assisted Suicide With Jacqueline Abernathy
Today's episode is a conversation with Jacqueline Abernathy. Jacqueline is a professor, researcher, and activist. Today Jacqueline joins me to discuss physician assisted suicide.music by scottholmesmusic.comIf you haven't ...
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Running for Congress with Chris Butler
Today's episode is a conversation with Chris Butler. Chris is a pastor, community organizer, and cofounder of the & campaign. Chris is running against incumbent Bobby Rush in Illinois’ first congressional district. Today Chris joins m...
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26:36

Discovery Doctrine, Manifest Destiny, and Christopher Columbus with Albert Thompson
Today's episode is a conversation with Albert Thompson. Albert is a culture and conflict historian and the Vice Chair of the American Solidarity Party. Today Albert joins me to discuss Discovery Doctrine, Manifest Destiny, and Chri...
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38:12

Community Banking with Bert Fitzgerald
Today's episode is a conversation with Bert Fitzgerald. Bert is the founding director of the Simone Weil Catholic Worker House and its affiliated non-profit In My Backyard. Today Bert joins me to discuss community banking.
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30:41

Running for Governor with Dr. James G. Hanink
Today's episode is a conversation with Dr. James G. Hanink. Dr. Hanink is a writer and former professor who is running for Governor of California.If you are interested in supporting Jim you can learn more about his campaign and ge...
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Evidence Based Solutions to Abortion with Michael New
Today's episode is a conversation with Michael New. Michael is a researcher and professor who specializes in sanctity of life issues.If you are interested in learning more about Michael and his work you can follow him on twitter a...
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Usury with Thomas Hackett
Today's episode is a conversation with Thomas Hackett. Thomas is a catholic worker and the founder of Tradistae. Today Thomas joins me to discuss usury.You can learn more about Tradistae belowhttps://tradistae.com/musi...
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DFLA and Activism with Lois Kerschen
Today's episode is a conversation with Lois Kerschen. Lois is a cofounder and former president of Democrats for Life of America. Today Lois joins me to discuss the DFLA and activism.You can learn more about DFLA belowhttps://t...
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Christian Democracy with Maria Maric
Today's episode is a conversation with Maria Maric. Maria is the Ombudsman for the Christian Democratic Party of Sweden.You can learn more about Maria and the resources mentioned in the episode below
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Creating Cultural Artifacts with David Bailey
Today's episode is a conversation with David Bailey. David is the founder and executive director of Arrabon.You can learn more about Arrabon and Urban Doxology belowhttps://arrabon.com/http://www.urbandoxology.com/http...
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