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For the Good of the Public | The Morning Five
For the Good of the Public brings you daily news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we catch up on the news of the day together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life, for the good of the public. Learn more at www.ccpubliclife.org
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 -- CFPB Proposes Rules around Lending and Medical Debt, French Conservative Surprise and Hunter Biden Convicted
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 -- Apple Makes AI Announcement, Baltimore Port Fully Functional and UN Security Council Passes Gaza Resolution
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Monday, June 10, 2024 -- Benny Gantz Leaves Israel's Wartime Cabinet, European Parliament Elections and Macron's Surprise
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Thursday, June 6, 2024: Dems Push Contrast on Reproductive Issues, Signs Trump's Conviction Cost Him Support and Federal Government to Investigate AI Antitrust Issues
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 -- POTUS' Immigration Order, Elections in India and U.S.
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 -- Biden WH Set to Move on Immigration Policy, South African Elections and Court Suspends Venture Fund for Black Women
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Monday, June 3, 2024 -- President Biden Announces Israeli Plan for Permanent Ceasefire, Fauci to Testify and International Elections
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveEpisode 110: Former President Trump's NY Conviction
Hey everyone! This week, we discuss what's on everyone's minds: the conviction of Former President Donald Trump in a hush money case in New York. We discuss…
For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Thursday, May 30, 2024 -- Justice Alito Responds, Hong Kong Activists Convicted and Biden in Philly
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 -- New PM in Haiti, Harvard Institutes New Policy on Public Statements, and the First Millennial Saint
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 -- Libertarian Party Nominates Candidate for POTUS, Netanyahu Expresses 'Regret' for Deadly Strike in Rafah and Closing Arguments in Trump Case
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveEpisode 109: Sports betting and marijuana legalization
Hey friends! This week, we talk two big policy issues: sports betting and the legalization of marijuana. We explain that while sports betting is becoming a…
For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Thursday, May 23, 2024 -- DOJ Prepares Suit Against Live Nation, Several European Leaders Recognize Palestine and UK Elections Announced
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 -- Psalm 32
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 -- Biden Pushes Back on ICC, Senate to Vote Again on Immigration Bill and Consequences of Marijuana Legalization
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Monday, May 20, 2024: SCOTUS Saves CFBP, Iran Leadership in Helicopter Crash, and 2024 Update
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveEp 108: Free and fair elections, election integrity, & 2024 with Chris Crawford of Protect Democracy
In this week's episode, we interview Protect Democracy's Policy Strategist, Chris Crawford. Chris's work is focused on ensuring free and fair elections and the…
For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 -- Michael Cohen Testifies, Airlines Challenge DOT Rule and AG Warns About Election Violence
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Monday, May 13, 2024 -- Putin Replaces Defense Minister, MD Prepared for Consequential Elections, and Justice Alito Issues Warning on Respect for First Amendment
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveEpisode 107: Backlash to Apple's new iPad Pro ad - AI, culture, meaning, and tech innovation
Hey friends! This week, we talk the tech revolution, culture, art, AI, and criticism -- all in relation to Apple's viral new iPad ad called "Crush!" Apple…
For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 -- White House/Israel Update, TikTok Counters and IN GOP Nominates Braun for Governor
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 -- Campus Protests, Gaza Update and Pulitzer Prize Awarded
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Monday, May 6, 2024 -- Hawaii Leg Calls for Ceasefire, Biden Sends Military Aid to Haiti and DACA + ACA
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveEpisode 106: Is Biden’s campaign in trouble? An update on Episode 89
Hey friends, welcome back after a break! We missed you all. We'll catch you up on what we've been doing. We jump back in with an episode on 2024. We…
For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Thursday, May 2, 2024 -- Fed Gov Appoints AI Expert, Court Rejects Louisiana Congressional Map, House Passes Antisemitism Bill
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 -- Columbia Protest Broken Up by NYPD, Law Enforcement Officers Killed in Shootout in Charlotte, DEA to Reclassify Marijuana
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 -- US Circuit Court of Appeals Rulings and FAA Reauthorization
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Monday, April 29, 2024 -- Biden Seeks Hostage Deal and Delay Rafah Invasion, U.S. Intelligence Finds "No Smoking Gun" Putin Ordered Navalny Assassination
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Thursday, April 25, 2024 -- Biden Signs Military Aid Bill, AZ Electors Charged, New USDA School Meal Guidance
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 -- Aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Heads to POTUS' Desk, FTC Set to Restrict Noncompete Clauses, TN Leg Votes to Allow School Staff to Carry Guns
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: April 23, 2024 - Foreign aid vote today & TikTok ban, Supreme Court hears arguments, Mississippi voting rights legislation
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Thursday, April 11, 2024 -- Iowa Immigration Law, EPA Moves on 'Forever Chemicals' and Israel/Hamas
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 -- Biden's New Student Loan Plan, Trump's New Approach on Abortion and Terror Plot Disrupted in Idaho
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveEpisode 105: Can we serve or debate those we don’t love? Democracy, philanthropy, service, 2024, and dinner table political discussions.
Hey friends, welcome back to another week! Michael released a new article with The Chronicle of Philanthropy about democracy, philanthropy, and serving…
For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five April 4, 2024: New Jersey Ballot Update, MA Approves Drug Pardons and House Leadership Update
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning Five(Updated) The Morning Five: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 -- Wisconsin Votes on Elections, Biden Admin Pushes F-15 Sales, Oklahoma Supreme Court Considers Religious Education
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 -- Israel Strikes Iranian Embassy in Syria, Oregon Recriminalizes Drug Possession and FL Supreme Court Rules on Abortion Ban
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Thursday, March 28, 2024 -- Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman Passes, American Public Opinion Sours on Israeli Military Action in Gaza, and We're Losing a Second
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 -- SCOTUS Hears Mifepristone Case, RFK Jr. Announces Running Mate, and Tragedy in Baltimore
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 -- US Abstains for UNSC Vote, Trump Trial Date Set and a New, Young President elected in Senegal
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Monday, March 25, 2024 -- Terrorist Attack in Moscow, Israel Agrees to U.S. Proposal on Hostages, NJ Senate Race
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveEpisode 104: Religious bullying & moral coercion of the vote
Hey Friends! It’s just Michael running the pod this week because there have been quite a few stories that hit the headlines that touch on religious bullying —…
For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Thursday, March 21, 2024 -- Congress On Track to Approve Spending thru 2024, Taliban Restricts Education for Girls and Biden Administration Student Loan Snafu
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 -- SCOTUS Hears First Amendment Case, Biden Speaks With Netanyahu and PEPFAR Deal Possible
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Monday, March 18, 2024 -- Putin "wins" "election," Congress faces another government shutdown and Schumer Calls for Elections in Israel
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveEpisode 103: Smartphones, social media, childhood development, & societal consequences
This week, we look at the research and the insights of Jonathan Haidt into childhood social media and tech use. Why are teen girls so depressed? Why have rates…
For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Thursday, March 14, 2024 -- House Passes TikTok Bill, Judge Shopping and Dollar Tree
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 -- 2024 Update and Surprise Congressional Retirement
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 -- CIA Director Testifies to Senate, Kentucky Cracks Down on Vaping and Trump Seeks Another Court Delay
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Monday, March 11, 2024 -- Haiti, TikTok and Fiscal Updates
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveEpisode 102: What did you think of the State of the Union address?
Hey, fam! This week, we analyze President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. Re-election campaigns and election-year SOTU's are usually different, but…
For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: March 7. 2024 - SOTU tonight, Congress' minibus, McConnell's endorsement, Haley drops out, Alabama IVF legislation
Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! BONUS: We made a State of the Union (SOTU) bingo card! Last year's card was a hit and a great way to keep up with the…
For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: March 6, 2024 - Super Tuesday results, Sinema will leave Congress, Menendez indictment, credit card junk fees
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: March 5, 2024 - 14th amendment ruling, Supreme Court holds Texas migration law, Biden's rare interview
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: March 4, 2024 - Praying over big current events around the world
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveEpisode 101: The State of the 2024 Race
Hey, friends! This week, we return to the 2024 election. With former President Trump's Republican nomination extremely likely even before Super Tuesday in two…
For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Thursday, February 29, 2024 -- Senator Mitch McConnell's Major Announcement, SCOTUS to Hear Trump Case and Short-term Spending Deal Reached
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 -- Michigan Votes, Sweden Approved to Join NATO, FTC Sues in Supermarket Merger and more
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveThe Morning Five: Monday, February 26, 2024 -- South Carolina Primary, Ceasefire Talks Continue, POTUS to Meet with Congressional Leaders
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For the Good of the Public | The Morning FiveEpisode 100: Listener Questions! Child tax credit, school board elections, news consumption, news cycles, Trump support & Italian TomatoGate
Friends, it's been 100 Sunday episodes! We can't believe it. You're all the best and we thought our favorite kind of episode, the kind where YOU ask the…