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23 Oct

Signed, sealed, delivered? Bringing people along for budget reform

The need for budget reform is growing, but securing public support for reform is becoming harder. How can governments get the public onboard for difficult budget choices? In this episode, OECD hosts Ricardo and Scherie discuss the findings of the OECD report The People and the Budget: Empowering Public Understanding of Public Finances. They explore why technical debates about public finances often fail to connect with citizens, and how clearer communication, stronger engagement and more effective fiscal institutions can help build support for long term reforms and sustainable public finances. Hosts: Scherie Nicol, Senior Policy Analyst, Public Management and Budgeting, and Ricardo Silva Pereira, Communications and Publications, Public Management and Budgeting. Read "The People and the Budget: Empowering Public Understanding of Public Finances": https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/2026/05/the-people-and-the-budget_d96abe5b.html and "Restoring Public Finances": https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/restoring-public-finances_fbcf9161-en.html To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters:  www.oecd.org/newsletters
27 Oct

Minersville School District v. Gobitis

The Supreme Court rules you have to say the pledge in school…and three years later, takes it back. If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To hear this episode ad-free and listen to Premium-only episodes, access to our Slack community, and more, join at fivefourpod.com/support. 5 to 4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Allison Rodgers. Leon Neyfakh provides editorial support. Our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations. Follow the show at @fivefourpod on most platforms. On BlueSky, find Peter @notalawyer.bsky.social, Michael @fleerultra.bsky.social, and Rhiannon @aywarhiannon.bsky.social. Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince and use my code FIVEFOUR for a great deal: https://www.quince.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
1 day ago

Brazil's Elections: Why Lula's Win Matters for Global Security

Dr Daniela Portella Sampaio joins Dr Andrew Gee to discuss the security implications of Brazil's 2026 election and Lula's fourth term. On 25 October 2026, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly defeated far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro to win a fourth term as Brazil's president. Dr Andrew Gee, Director of the International Security Research Group at RUSI, is joined by Dr. Daniela Portella Sampaio, Senior Research Fellow for Latin American Security. They discuss what the result means for international security, for competition between the US and China, and for the fight against organised crime across South America. In this episode: Flávio Bolsonaro's flight to the US while under investigation, and what it means for US–Brazil relations. How Lula's win reshapes US–China competition in Brazil, including the BRICS group of emerging economies and the US dollar. Why Brazil's dominance of critical minerals such as niobium matters for global defence supply chains. Tackling organised crime and drug trafficking across South America. How an opposition-dominated Congress and right-wing state governors could constrain Lula. Strains in Mercosur, South America's main trading bloc. Opportunities for UK–Brazil defence and security cooperation.
3 days ago

The DOJ’s Failed Attempts To Meddle In The Midterms

Election Day is upon us, and President Trump is already trying to sow doubt in the results – with the help of the courts. But first, Leah, Kate, and Melissa preview the cases the Supreme Court will be hearing this week, including St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a Colorado case that puts anti-LGBT discrimination back in the spotlight. Then, it’s time to get into the DOJ’s failed attempt to segregate ballots in California, and its lawsuit against Alaska for allowing more than one candidate named Dan Sullivan to run for Senate. Plus, some fun reenactments of a bonkers hearing on the D.C. golf course Trump wants to renovate. Favorite Things: Leah: Jon Lovett and Tim Miller on supporting Abdul El-Sayed | The Cheesecake Factory discourse Kate: Former President Barack Obama's response to The Cheesecake Factory discourse | The Osborne Association’s annual benefit Melissa: Supporting Kate at the Osborne Association’s annual benefit | Obama’s shade about The Cheesecake Factory | Leah’s supercut of President Trump talking about Republican Senator Jon Husted’s butt | Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan Take the Strict Scrutiny survey. New Strict merch available here. You can now listen to Strict Scrutiny for CLE credits in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Washington, and Oregon! More info at crooked.com/strict_cleGet tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE on November 6th in Washington, DC: Crookedcon.comBuy Melissa’s book, The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern ReaderBuy Leah’s book, Lawless, now out in paperback Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and BlueskyFor a transcript of an episode of Strict Scrutiny please email transcripts@crooked.com