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The Pelican Brief

by Bill Fleming

The Pelican Brief is a show dedicated to promoting the common good on common ground through common sense hosted by Bill Fleming

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Episodes

  1. 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 Brink. If you haven't already, please review the show on…

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  2. 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 parks board. If you haven't already, please review the…

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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 discuss serving on the city council. If you haven't already,...

  6. 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 minimums. If you haven't already, please review the show on...

  7. 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 build solidarity in a deliberate and intentional way. If you...

  8. 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 resisting political repression and what we can learn from...

  9. 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 an important way to help new listeners find the show.

  10. 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.

  11. Interview with ASP Candidate Lauren Onak

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

  12. Interview with ASP Candidate Analisa Roche

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

  13. 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 still needs your help please go to his website...

  14. 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.com If you haven't already, please review the show on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way…

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  15. 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 me to discuss his campaign and what he hopes to accomplish as a...

  16. 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 Christopher Columbus. If you are interested in following Albert follow...

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

  18. 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 get involved at the links below. https://ca.solidarity-party.org/...

  19. 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 at: https://twitter.com/Michael_J_New music by scottholmesmusic.com...

  20. 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 below https://tradistae.com/ music by scottholmesmusic.com If you haven't already, please review the show on...

  21. 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 below https://twitter.com/demsforlife https://www.facebook.com/Dems4Life music by...

  22. 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 https://www.youtube.com/c/MaricPolitik https://www.instagram.com/maricpolitik/...

  23. 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 below https://arrabon.com/ http://www.urbandoxology.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR78_QdaqguR6sx41iBV9Kg music by...

  24. Running for State Senate with Ben Schmitz

    Today's episode is a conversation with Ben Schmitz. Ben is a small business owner and officer in the national guard who is running for the WI State Senate in the special election on April 6, 2021. If you are interested in supporting Ben you can learn more about his campaign and support him at the...

  25. The Israeli Palestinian Conflict with Todd Deatherage

    Today's episode is a conversation with Todd Deatherage. Todd is the co-founder of the Telos group and former Chief of Staff in the Secretary of State's Office of Policy Planning at the U.S. State Department. music by scottholmesmusic.com If you haven't already, please review the show on Apple...

  26. Building Community with Leah Libresco Sargeant

    Today's episode is a conversation with Leah Libresco Sargeant . Leah is a writer and speaker, and serves on the American Solidarity Party's Board of Advisors. music by scottholmesmusic.com If you haven't already, please review the show on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new…

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  27. Grassroots Organizing with Michael Beard

    Today's episode is a conversation with Michael Beard. Michael is a member of the American Solidarity Party's National Committee and a local activist. music by scottholmesmusic.com If you haven't already, please review the show on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners find…

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  28. The American Solidarity Party with Skylar Covich

    Today's episode is a conversation with Skylar Covich. Skylar is the Chair of the American Solidarity Party's National Committee. music by scottholmesmusic.com If you haven't already, please review the show on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners find the show.

  29. Moral Leadership in Politics with Mark Galli

    Today's episode is a conversation with Mark Galli. Mark is an author and editor who recently retired from his position as editor in chief of Christianity Today. music by scottholmesmusic.com If you haven't already, please review the show on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new...

  30. Whole-Life Politics with Christy Yao

    Today's episode is a conversation with Christy Yao. Christy is a member of the American Solidarity Party's National Committee and a staff writer for Rehumanize International music by scottholmesmusic.com If you haven't already, please review the show on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to…

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  31. Secular Pro-Life with Kelsey Hazzard

    Today's episode is a conversation with Kelsey Hazzard the president and founder of Secular Pro-Life music by scottholmesmusic.com If you haven't already, please review the show on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners find the show.

  32. The Presidency and First 2020 Presidential Debate with Brian Carroll

    Today's episode is a conversation with Brian Carroll the Presidential Candidate for the American Solidarity party about the Presidency and First 2020 Presidential Debate. music by scottholmesmusic.com If you haven't already, please review the show on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help...

  33. Distributism with John Medaille

    Today's episode is a conversation with John Medaille. John is an adjunct instructor at the university of Dallas and retired business owner, who writes about economics and Distributism. music by scottholmesmusic.com If you haven't already, please review the show on Apple Podcasts! It's an…

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  34. Third Party Politics with Amar Patel

    Today's episode is a conversation with Amar Patel the Vice Presidential Candidate for the American Solidarity party about third party politics. music by scottholmesmusic.com If you haven't already, please review the show on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners find the show.

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The Pelican Brief is a show dedicated to promoting the common good on common ground through common sense hosted by Bill Fleming

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Pelican Brief have?

The Pelican Brief has 34 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 22, 2025.

What is The Pelican Brief about?

The Pelican Brief is a show dedicated to promoting the common good on common ground through common sense hosted by Bill Fleming

How often does The Pelican Brief release new episodes?

The Pelican Brief publishes irregularly, based on its 34 episodes since January 1970.

Who hosts The Pelican Brief?

The Pelican Brief is created and hosted by Bill Fleming.
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