The Pelican Brief

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

April 22, 2025 30 mins

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 Brink.

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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 parks board.

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March 25, 2025 23 mins

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 Board of Advisors. Today Chris joins me to discuss the & Campaign.

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March 21, 2025 31 secs

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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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 discuss serving on the city council.

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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 minimums.

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December 17, 2024 50 mins

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 build solidarity in a deliberate and intentional way.

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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 resisting political repression and what we can learn from Argentina's Dirty War.

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November 19, 2024 50 mins

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.

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November 5, 2024 16 mins

Analisa is running for US Senate as a write in candidate with the American Solidarity Party. 

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November 5, 2024 26 mins

Lauren Onak is the American Solidarity Party's Candidate for Vice President of the United States.

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Peter Sonski is the American Solidarity Party's candidate for President of the United States in the 2024 Presidential Election.

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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 still needs your help please go to his website electchrisbutler.com to volunteer to make phone calls in order to turn out voters or make a financial contribution! 

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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.

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November 26, 2021 26 mins

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 me to discuss his campaign and what he hopes to accomplish as a member of the house of representatives.

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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 Christopher Columbus.

If you are interested in following Albert follow him on twitter and read the article mentioned in the episode at the links below.

https://twitter.com/IronProfes...

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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.

If you are interested in supporting Bert's work you can learn more at the link below.

https://www.simoneweilhouse.org/

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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 get involved at the links below.

https://ca.solidarity-party.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CaliforniaASP/
https://www.newoxfordreview.org/dont-run-for-governor/

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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 at: https://twitter.com/Michael_J_New

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March 15, 2021 44 mins

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 below
https://tradistae.com/

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