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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A little late posting but this past week’s show is about glacier health and climate change and the disaster in Nepal. We mostly think of coastlines at risk due to climate change. But we also should look to the risk to mountains and mountain communities. scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir...

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Scholars’ Circle – Glacier Collapse, Flooding, Climate Change – September 7, 2026 – The Scholars' Circle

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The show this week is about war. Do drones make war more likely? Do they help weaker states defend themselves? Then I interview Jennifer Trahan on the crime of aggression and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Listen on lmApple Podcasts and Spotify or here: scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir...

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Scholars’ Circle – Drone Warfare and Author Interview on “The Crime of Aggression and Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine” – August 30, 2026 – The Scholars' Circle

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Barack Obama Appreciation Day. That day he came to campus for graduation.

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

In honor of Obama Appreciation Day, here is a picture of him at the USC graduation ceremony

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I was talking LA Mayor race and Spencer Pratt's loss (and why the idea of the Democrats rigging the vote makes no sense with Bass polling so much better against Pratt than Raman). www.livenowfox.com/video/fmc-43...

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LA mayor race: Raman advances over Pratt

The Associated Press has advanced Nithya Raman in the race for Los Angeles mayor. She will take on Mayor Karen Bass in November. Douglas Becker at the University of Southern California joined LiveNOW'...

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The Supreme Court gutted the Bitjng Rights Act and encouraged even more gerrymandering. Redistricting in May before summer primaries? Yeah this wasn’t political Mr. Chief Justice. This one gets salty! scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir...

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Scholars’ Circle – Why SCOTUS Ruined the Voting Rights Act of 1965 – May 10, 2026

The Voting Rights Act, or VRA, is viewed as the most important piece of legislation advancing civil rights in the 1960s. Passed in 1965, it was intended to redress the dis-empowerment of African Ameri...

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Elizabeth Borgwardt @elizabethborgwardt.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The amazing Doug Becker leads a discussion on accountability, rule of law, and legacies of Nuremberg:

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On this week’s show, have we lost hope that the promises of Nuremberg might hold individuals accountable for war crimes and for waging war? This one is a high powered panel. @elizabethborgwardt.bsky.social, Jennifer Trahan, Mark Drumbl and Hurst Hannum join us. scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir...

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Scholars’ Circle – Prosecuting War Crimes – May 3, 2026

The last few years have been a particularly challenging time for the international law framework outlines at Nuremberg. The trial of the German leadership at the end of the Second World War, coupled w...

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

On this week’s show we explore Cuba. The US is threatening to attack Cuba and the President declaring he could just take the sovereign island. So we discuss the current conditions and the relationship between economic and political reform for Cubans scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir...

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Scholars’ Circle – Threat to Cuba and Cubans in US examined – April 5, 2026

After attacking two countries in 2026, will the Trump administration attack Cuba? What is Cuba's relationship with the US historically and today? In this segment, we explore the island nation’s histor...

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Kristi Noem and Pamela Jo Bondi the first to get fired. I’m starting to think he might be sexist.

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

On this week’s show we explore the Israeli war in Lebanon with two guests in the nation. Two very different perspectives on the role of Hezbollah and the future of the nation. scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir...

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War spreads to Lebanon

Recent escalations in Israel’s war kill or wound the equivalent of one classroom of children every day, according to the deputy chief of the UN Children Fund (UNICEF). The United Nations Interim Force...

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

What can Republicans do to become relevant in California? My answer: maybe take green issues seriously. The whole “climate hoax” BS is killing them in the state.

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Jersey comes up big with the acronym

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

hi Bluesky! Every day I usually come on and doom scroll all the shit that’s going on in the US. But today, in honor of Friday and the start of Spring Training, I give you all a fun read about just how good Team USA’s World Baseball Classic’s pitching staff is. www.theringer.com/2026/02/06/m...

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The USA Finally Has a WBC Superteam

With a staff full of aces to go with big bats, Team USA has assembled an unprecedented, long-sought World Baseball Classic juggernaut

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I chaired a webinar on Memory and the Russo-Ukrainian War. It’s been posted to the International Studies Association YouTube page. You can find it here youtu.be/79liStiOcNA?...

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The Russo-Ukrainian War and Memory Politics in International Relations

YouTube video by International Studies Association (ISA)

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

On this week’s show, What is this “Board of Peace” that the President has proposed? Is it a threat to repacw the UN Security Council? Is it a “pay to play” scheme? will it succeed in implementing the peace plan for Gaza without Palestinian representation? scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir...

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Scholars' Circle - Trump's Board of Peace & Gaza's future - February 1, 2026

In support of the US peace plan for Gaza, President Trump proposed a “Board of Peace” as a transitional governmental authority to ensure Israeli military withdrawal from the territory. It was empowere...

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Hi everyone. Meet Charlie Becker

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

On this week’s show we discuss the illegality of the US invasion of Venezuela, the oil companies disinterest in the country, the opening the invasion gives China and what this means for collective security. scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir...

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Scholars' Circle - Impact of the US attack on Venezuela - January 11, 2026

What is the impact of the US invading Venezuela and kidnapping its president and first lady? How might it affect international law, regional security and the American reputation? President Trump has ...

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

President Trump claims he has ended the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. He has not. Indeed it flared up earlier this month. We discuss the roots of war with Michael Cann and John Ciorciari on this week’s show. scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir...

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Scholars' Circle - Border war between Cambodia and Thailand - December 21, 2025

Although President Trump claimed that he negotiated a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia, the border wars are continuing. What is causing this conflict? How does history and national identity i...

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

On this weeks show we explore the President’s announcement to resume nuclear testing and the state of nuclear weapons, nuclear proliferation, and the drive to prohibit nuclear weapons. Give it a listen! scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir...

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Scholars' Circle - Nuclear war an imminent threat to humanity persists - November 16, 2025

What is Donald Trump trying to accomplish by resuming nuclear testing? And what impact will this decision have on nuclear non-proliferation? It seems that Trump doesn't understand either nuclear testi...

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

In honor of a truly great actor, what Robert Redford film would you recommend to someone who isn’t all that familiar with his work? The political scientist in me says All the President’s Men and the baseball fan in me thinks The Natural but I think it might have to be Butch and Sundance. Thoughts?

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

A reminder why the people who made Supernatural are more than just talented. They are good. bsky.app/profile/cweb...

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

This week we discuss the loss of funding for public radio and community radio. I was at KPFK pitching as well to fundraise. So if you can afford a small donation, even $25, please help. Just indicate it’s in support of our show! I’ll post link in the thread. scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir...

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Scholars' Circle - Corporation of Public Broadcasting funding cuts - August 3, 2025

Congress has now clawed back the funding it had allocated for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. What does this mean for the future of publicly funded broadcasting in the USA? How will it affect ...

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

For all of you who might seek help in managing a loved one’s dementia. My sister Debbie is a licensed therapist and can coach across state lines. Please contact her www.dementiaconsults.com

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The Journey Begins with Us: Support, Educate, Empower those caring for someone living with a Dementia

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Had the good fortune to be at the USC graduation when the former President attended with his daughter graduating

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Doug @dougbeckersc.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

In this weeks show, Leo XIV is Augustinian. Who was Augustine and what does it mean to be Augustinian. We explore this with two fabulous Augustinian scholars and discuss charity, faith and love. Give it a listen! scholarscircle.org/scholars-cir... @scholarscircle.org @armoudian.bsky.social

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Scholars' Circle - Pope Leo & Augustinian thought - June 8, 2025

What will it mean for Catholicism and the world to have the first Augustinian Pope? What were the teachings of Augustine of Hippo, who inspires the Order of Augustine? And what are Pope Leo's theologi...

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