Oct 30, 20266 min
Halloween, originally known as All Hallows' Eve, is a celebration observed annually on October 31st, marking the evening before the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day (All Saints' Day). Today, it is largely a...
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The Active Center
Hosted by David Sepe · news · EN
About this Podcast:
The Active Center’s analysis operate from a position of critical optimism regarding the United States. While ”The Active Center” affirms the fundamental validity and promise of the nation’s political, social, and economic structures, it remains fiercely critical of the current conditions. The show frequently challenges the efficacy of contemporary political, economic, and social leadership in ensuring genuine equal rights and equal opportunities for the broadest possible cross-section of citizens.Despite these criticisms, the final message is one of hopeful pragmatism. ”The Active Center” maintains that the ongoing march towards ”the Dream”—the ideals of liberty, justice, and opportunity—is unsteady but absolutely ongoing. The podcast champions the power of free speech, the democratic mandate of voting, and the necessity of reasonable, incremental reforms as the primary engines for positive, sustained national progress. It is a show for those who believe in the system but demand that
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What is The Active Center about?
The Active Center’s analysis operate from a position of critical optimism regarding the United States. While ”The Active Center” affirms the fundamental validity and promise of the nation’s political, social, and economic structures, it remains fiercely critical of the current conditions.
Who hosts The Active Center?
The Active Center is hosted by David Sepe. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
What has The Active Center covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Economic and Cultural Significance of Halloween in the United States" (30 October 2026, 6 minutes), "The Jack-o'-Lantern Tradition and Pumpkin Economics" (29 October 2026, 7 minutes), and "Marxism, Historical Materialism, and Human Nature: A Response to Orthodox Dogmatism" (28 October 2026, 7 minutes).
How often does The Active Center publish?
The Active Center publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 6 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Active Center?
Booking probability for The Active Center is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Active Center requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Active Center's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Active Center?
The strongest fits for The Active Center are Government & Politics. The Active Center has a news audience.
About the host
David Sepe hosts The Active Center, a news podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 29, 20267 min
The tradition of the jack-o'-lantern stems from the Irish folktale of Stingy Jack, a manipulative drunkard who successfully tricked the Devil multiple times. As a result, when Jack died, he was denied entry into both...
- Oct 28, 20267 min
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Episode #209
The Moderate’s Dilemma: Why Fiscal Responsibility Demands a "NO" Vote on California’s Proposition 40
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- Oct 26, 20266 min
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- Oct 23, 20265 min
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- Oct 22, 20267 min
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- Oct 21, 20267 min
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- Oct 20, 20265 min
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Episode #203
Compassion Without Insolvency: Why a California Moderate Should Vote NO on Proposition 38
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Episode #202
Navigating Market Distortion and Equity: Why California Moderates Should Vote NO on Proposition 37
Oct 16, 20265 minOn November 3, 2026, California voters face a major ballot measure designed to reshape state intervention in the housing market: Proposition 37, officially titled the California Middle-Class Homeownership and Family...
Episode #201
Strike 27: Analyzing the Viability of YouTubing, Barnstorming and Banana Ball During an MLB Work Stoppage
Oct 15, 20266 minDuring an active Major League Baseball (MLB) work stoppage, whether triggered by a lockout or a players' strike, the traditional machinery of North American professional baseball comes to a halt. Currently, the MLB...
- Oct 14, 20267 min
The early 80s were defined by the democratization of music production. Historically, synthesizers were room-sized machines reserved for elite studios. However, the influence of Bob Moog and the introduction of...
- Oct 13, 20265 min
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- Oct 12, 20266 min
As Americans observe Columbus Day, public discourse often leans toward starkly polarized interpretations of history. One perspective focuses strictly on European conquest, while another emphasizes colonial exploration...
- Oct 9, 20267 min
Over the past four decades, the cost of higher education in the United States has grown at more than double the rate of inflation, creating a mounting crisis of affordability and student debt. As tuition costs soar...
- Oct 8, 20265 min
Introduction: A Personal and Cultural Perspective As a child of the 70s who came of age during the 80s music revolution, I was blessed to witness a unique cultural shift. Having been part of the vanguard of the...
- Oct 7, 20266 min
The Middle East presents a sharp study in contrasts regarding political organization, civil liberties, economic philosophy, and human rights. At the center of this geopolitical dynamic are two starkly opposing models of...
Episode #194
Misreading the Court: How the WNBA’s Obsession with Narrative Control Sabotages Its Own Growth
Oct 6, 20266 minThe Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) occupies a unique and frustrating position in the landscape of American professional sports. On paper, the league possesses every prerequisite for mainstream success: a...
Episode #193
Taxpayer-Funded Campaigns on the 2026 Ballot: An Analytical Assessment of California’s Proposition 4
Oct 5, 20265 minOn November 3, 2026, California voters face a critical policy decision on the statewide general election ballot: Proposition 4, officially titled the Allow Public Financing of Election Campaigns Measure (or the...
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Gabriel Zucman
Professor of economics, Observatoire européen de la fiscalité
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Bernie Sanders
Independent Senator, Democratic Party
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David Goldberg
Transplant Hepatologist and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Digestive Health and Liver Disease, Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey
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Barbra Streisand
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