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Prout Rev
by Prout Alliance
Podcasts looking at society from the perspective of the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout). Prout is an alternative economic and social theory aiming to take society beyond capitalism.
Episodes
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Should Education Be Privatized?
Some people criticize public education and would like to replace it with a "voucher system" where they could get public funds and choose the school of their preference. We look at this proposition and see what its merits and demerits are. This audio podcast is also available in a video format:...
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Elon Musk: The Ugly Tip of a Big Iceberg
This is an episode of The Prout Podcast and Dada Vedaprajinananda (aka Dada Veda) is the host. In this episode we are looking at Elon Musk who has acquired so much power that he is now able to play a role in international affairs. As egregious as some of his conduct is, he is only a symptom of a...
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Can A World Government Solve Our Global Crises, Part 2
This is the second part of an interview with Chandra Shekhar athe author of a new book, "A Proposal for a World Constitution Based on the Works of Shii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar. In this episode they look into the prospects of setting up a world government in the near future.
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Can A World Government Solve our Global Crises?
This is the second part of an interview with Chandra Shekhara the author of a new book, "A Proposal for a World Constitution Based on the Works of Shii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar. In this episode Dada Jyotirupananda and Chandra Shekara look into the prospects of setting up a world government in the…
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Can a World Government Solve Our Global Crises?
Special guests Chandra Shekhara and Dada Jyotirupananda discuss whether a world government can help humanity overcome multiple crises in the 21st Century. The discussion is based on Chandra Shekhara's new book "A Proposal for a World Constitution Based on the Works of Shrii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar.
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Tackling the Gun Lobby
Putting the armaments manufacturers in the USA under public ownership and management is proposed here as a strong way to address the problems of gun violence. This podcast looks at the issue.
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Enough is Enough: It is Time to Repeal the Second Amendment!
Gun violence in the US has reached a point when we have to address its fundamental causes. One of those causes is the existence of the Second Amendment. Should the second amendment be repealed and replaced? We discuss this question.
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Public Management of the Railroads
The recent derailment and toxic chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio has raised many issues of how the railroads should be run. Should there be more regulation of the railroads, should there be less regulation. All kinds of ideas are in the air, but from the perspective of Prout, the…
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Climate Justice and Prout
We look at the challenges of dealing with Climate Change from the perspective of Prout (the Progressive Utilization Theory and show how Prout policies and principles can help us make important decisions in the years ahead.
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What is a Nation?
What really makes a nation-state form? Is it language, customs, history, religion or some other factor? We look at this using P.R. Sarkar’s book, “To the Patriots” as a guide.
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World Government: Needed As Soon As Possible
The war in Ukraine once again illustrates the need for an effective world government to replace the UN, and protect human rights and ensure peace. We look at the blueprint for a world body presented by P.R. Sarkar, the originator of the Progressive Utilization Theory (PROUT). Find out more about...
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It's Time for Community Ownership of Sports Franchises
An alternative to billionaire or corporate ownership of professional sports franchises, is community ownership. A good example is the Green Bay Packers team in National Football League. We look at this issue from the perspective of PROUT (the Progressive Utilization Theory). Find out more about...
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Crime and Punishment: Building a Proper Correctional System
We look at the issue of criminal justice, rehabilitation, and the correctional system, reviewing what we have today and giving a glimpse of what we could have tomorrow. This episode includes guests: Nada Kader of the Westchester Peoples Action Coalition and a special phone call from an inmate in…
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Should Anyone (Particularly Progressives) Support UBI?
We look at the issue of UBI (Universal Basic Income) from the perspective of Prout (the Progressive Utilization Theory) asking whether UBI is part of Prout's effort to provide everyone with minimum requirements and maximum amenities, and whether it is really a progressive initiative at all.
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Choose Your Targets Carefully
We need a deeper understanding of the structure of society in order to solve current social and economic problems. A nuanced application of Prout’s Social Cycle theory can be of great help in this task.
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Tackling the Problems Caused by Climate Change: a Prout perspective
We look at the structural changes that need to take place in the economy, global trade and in governance if we are to be able to overcome the climate catastrophes that confront us today
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Who Should Police the World?
The imminent withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has created a humanitarian crisis which raises many questions about how peace as well as social justice can be maintained without resorting to imperialism. We look at suggestions from the originator of Prout, P.R. Sarkar, who envisioned the...
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Health Care is Not a Business
The Covid Pandemic is bringing the issue of health care and capitalism into a new focus. Rich countries get the first access to vaccines, while developing countries are left uncovered. We look at this problem from the perspective of the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout). Visit our website...
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Problems at the Borders
Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at the issue of migration from developing countries to the richer industrialized nations from the perspective of the Prout (the Progressive Utilization Theory). The crises at the US-Mexico border, and on the borders of the European Union are addressed. More information...
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The Texas Energy Catastrophe: A Prout Perspective
The breakdown of energy services in Texas during the recent cold spell could have been prevented. We look at Prout's three tiered economic model, with its call to put key industries (such as energy production) under public ownership and management, as a possible solution.
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The Achilles Heel of American Democracy
In light of the January 6, 2021 insurrection at Capitol Hill, it is a good time to review the second amendment to the U.S. Constitution and see whether it actually endangers the future of political democracy in the USA.
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Problems of Democracy
In this podcast we look into the factors that could change our system of governance and bring about administration by honest, just and socially responsible people.
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The Postal Service Crisis and Beyond
The US Postal Service is in a crisis deliberately constructed by those who would like to privatize this public institution. We look at the current problems and the bigger issues that go beyond it.
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Protecting and Strengthening Public Services
Public services such as education and the postal service, along with key industries and activities which underpin our entire society should be under public management. Today in the US this public sector is under attack by an administration trying to extend privatization to the ultimate degree. We...
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The Fifth Principle of Prout
The first four principles of Prout give some outline of how we can build a prosperous and harmonious society through the best and balanced utilization of human and natural resources. That is not an easy task, and it becomes more difficult when circumstances change. That is why the fifth principle...
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The Fourth Principle of Prout
We look at the Fourth Fundamental Principle of the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout). This principle says that there should be a proper balance in our utilization and development of both natural resources and human resources.
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The Third Principle of Prout
We are looking at the fundamental principles of the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout). The third principle states that “There should be maximum utilization of the physical,mental and spiritual potentialities of the unit and collective bodies of human society.”
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Reviewing the Pandemic Stimulus
Dada Veda and Alex Jackimovicz look at the US handling of the coronavirus pandemic and give the Trump administration an F.
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What is Rational Distribution of Wealth?
In this episode we are looking at the second fundamental principle of Prout (the progressive utilization theory) which states that there should be maximum utilization and rational distribution of the mundane, supra-mundane and spiritual potentialities of the universe.
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Thinking About Trade in Times of Pandemic
In this episode Dada Vedaprajinananda looks at our patterns of global trade and how they might be changed in a future world where we strive for balanced regional economies.
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The First Principle of Prout
We are going to look at the fundamental principles of Prout. In this podcast Dada Vedaprajinananda examines the first principle which states that no individual should be allowed to accumulate any physical wealth without the permission of society.
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Podcasts looking at society from the perspective of the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout). Prout is an alternative economic and social theory aiming to take society beyond capitalism.
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Podcasts looking at society from the perspective of the Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout). Prout is an alternative economic and social theory aiming to take society beyond capitalism.
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