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President Donald Trump has reportedly directed government agencies to waive non-disclosure agreements for former officials and contractors who want to share relevant UAP information through authorised federal channels.In this breaking news episode, Andy examines what the decision actually means, why witnesses must still approach AARO or the PURSUE task force, and why this is not yet a blanket declassification of UFO information.Could figures such as Lue Elizondo, Eric Davis, James Lacatski or the witnesses interviewed by David Grusch now reveal more? Is this the major development Grusch suggested could happen within 60 to 90 days? And will this finally lead to stronger files, firsthand testimony and evidence reaching the public?The episode also covers the reaction from Eric Burlison, Anna Paulina Luna, Tim Burchett and Avi Loeb, along with the remaining concerns around retaliation, whistleblower protection and trust in the official process.For years, the public has been told that people with firsthand knowledge could not speak because of NDAs. One of those barriers may now have been removed.So, who walks through the door first?

Higher food prices continue to change the way Americans shop, according to a new report from CoBank's Knowledge Exchange, and regenerative agriculture continues to gain momentum across the country.

Send us Fan MailNew York Times bestselling author Jason June (Out of the Blue, Jay's Gay Agenda) returns to Writers With Wrinkles for a wide-ranging conversation covering his growing acting career, the current state of the publishing industry, and his upcoming adult rom-com Santa and Krampus' Cozy Killer Christmas, out fall 2027. Jason is refreshingly candid — about book advances, about the anxiety running through publishing right now, and about finding joy in the work when the business side gets hard. GuestJason June — NYT bestselling author, actor, screenwriter, and self-described "Laura Dern stan" based in Dallas, TX. Known for YA rom-coms Out of the Blue and Jay's Gay Agenda, and publisher of The Ventorship, a newsletter on author finances and transparency. Highlights•     Auditioning post-COVID: why self-tapes democratize acting, and what's lost without an in-person redirect from a casting director•     How years of writing fiction sharpened Jason's instincts for character and story on set•     The "greater sense of unease" in publishing right now — AI concerns, slow timelines, and authors questioning why traditional publishing can't move faster•     Self-publishing's rising role, the discovery gap it still faces, and why hybrid careers are becoming more common•     The Dungeon Crawler Carl story as a case study in trusting your own artistic vision•     Why Jason publicly shares his advances and royalties through The Ventorship — and the argument that most of that "secrecy" is self-imposed•     Publishing as a side hustle: debut culture, shrinking advances, and the myth of the "cushy" author life•     The MER Principle (Beth's term): find the niche community obsessed with your book's specific hook, not a general audience•     The premise behind Santa and Krampus' Cozy Killer Christmas — a "dark cozy" where Krampus only kills the people who'd otherwise doom humanity•     Jason's advice to aspiring authors: chase the joy, and aim to be "prolific, not perfect" Key TakeawayWhether you're navigating traditional publishing, weighing a hybrid career, or just trying to market your next book, the throughline is the same: get specific. Specific about your niche audience, specific about your finances, and specific about what actually brings you joy in the work.Have a marketing tip that's worked for you? Beth and Lisa want to hear it.•     Beth: beth@writerswithwrinkles.net•     Lisa: lisa@writerswithwrinkles.net•     Join The Waiting Room, our Facebook community for writers•     Website: writerswithwrinkles.net Support the show Visit the WebsiteFind Full Episodes on YouTube!Writers with Wrinkles Link Tree for socials and more!

Rove Adds Qantas Transfer Partner | 50% Transfer Bonus, Qantas Sweet Spots & July 2026 Rove Update Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast welcomes Carissa Rawson from Rove to discuss Rove's July 2026 update, including the addition of Qantas Frequent Flyer as Rove's new transfer partner. Rove now offers 1:1 transfers to Qantas, along with a limited-time 50% transfer bonus through August 14, 2026. Carissa explains how Rove Miles work as a flexible travel rewards currency that does not require a credit card. She highlights Rove's hotel booking platform, high hotel earning multipliers, shopping portal, Chrome extension, 13,000+ online merchants, instant miles on prepaid and non-refundable hotel bookings, and ways to earn through Rove events and meetups. Justin and Carissa also discuss potential Qantas sweet spots, including distance-based award pricing, low-cost domestic U.S. awards, Caribbean and Central America options, Tahiti flights, and the possibility of booking Emirates First Class through Qantas, including important status-related restrictions and booking considerations. Timestamps 00:00 Podcast Intro Theme 00:32 Welcome And Guest Setup 01:08 Qantas Partner Bonus 01:36 What Is Rove? 02:33 Earning Miles And Meetups 03:26 Qantas Sweet Spots 04:39 Emirates First Class Access 06:53 Frontier And Other Partners 08:40 How Partnerships Happen 10:17 Uzbekistan Team Retreat 11:35 Sponsor Announcements Break 13:38 App And Status Roadmap 15:07 Popular Partners And Europe 16:53 Underused Award Search Tool 18:45 Beyond Points And Miles Crowd 20:24 Dave Ramsey Credit Debate 23:30 Where To Find Rove 24:38 Closing And Outro Theme —

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Bryce Harper FanDuel Controversy: VIP Video, Gambling Rewards & Responsible Play Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast is joined by returning co-host Darren to discuss the controversy surrounding a Bryce Harper video that was later used by FanDuel for a VIP bettor who allegedly lost $1.5 million. Justin and Darren react to the early media coverage, criticize misleading headlines, and discuss Harper's statement that the video came from a Cameo request, that he had no FanDuel affiliation, and that he would have declined the request if he knew about the bettor's alleged gambling problem. The conversation then expands into online gambling, sportsbook marketing, VIP programs, responsible gambling, and the tension between gambling rewards and consumer protection. Justin and Darren discuss responsible gaming tools such as deposit limits, wager limits, time limits, reality-check popups, self-exclusion, income verification, and account restrictions. They also discuss the broader debate around VIP gambling rewards, including whether perks, hosts, gifts, and promotions encourage more play while sportsbooks publicly promote responsible gambling. Timestamps 00:00 Podcast Intro Theme 00:35 Bryce Harper FanDuel Controversy 04:16 VIP Video 06:13 Responsible Gambling Tools 10:31 VIP Rewards Versus Safety 13:26 Personal Responsibility 16:51 Lawsuit And Regulation Talk 20:01 Show Announcements Break 22:24 Steve Fezzik Critique And Winners Being Banned 27:55 Listener Questions And Best Practices 37:13 Wrap Up And Outro —

The most plausible theory surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk is not that Tyler Robinson was framed or that multiple gunmen were involved, but that one or more people may have known about the plan before the shooting. Robinson allegedly prepared carefully, traveled to Utah Valley University, changed clothing, positioned himself on a rooftop, used a rifle, and attempted to escape, all of which suggests planning rather than a spontaneous act. The theory becomes more compelling because of online posts that appeared to anticipate Kirk's death or suggest that something significant was going to happen at the university. Robinson's immersion in gaming communities, private chats, memes, and online subcultures also raises the possibility that he discussed his intentions, sought encouragement, or revealed pieces of the plan to people who understood more than they later admitted. The engraved ammunition, his alleged communications, and his reported confession to online friends after the shooting all point toward an attacker who viewed the internet as an important social and ideological space.Any broader involvement may have been limited, fragmented, and entirely digital rather than a formal conspiracy. One person could have known the target, another could have heard about the location, and someone else may have helped with ammunition, logistics, or emotional encouragement without understanding every detail. The suspicious posts, private chats, deleted messages, account connections, and possible warnings should therefore be examined as pieces of a larger online trail. This theory does not require another shooter or a professional organization. It only requires the possibility that Robinson's violent ideas were shared, reinforced, or quietly tolerated within a small circle before he acted. The most likely version of outside involvement would be a loose network of people connected through private messages, dark humor, ideological hostility, partial disclosures, and silence rather than a carefully structured plot.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The most plausible theory surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk is not that Tyler Robinson was framed or that multiple gunmen were involved, but that one or more people may have known about the plan before the shooting. Robinson allegedly prepared carefully, traveled to Utah Valley University, changed clothing, positioned himself on a rooftop, used a rifle, and attempted to escape, all of which suggests planning rather than a spontaneous act. The theory becomes more compelling because of online posts that appeared to anticipate Kirk's death or suggest that something significant was going to happen at the university. Robinson's immersion in gaming communities, private chats, memes, and online subcultures also raises the possibility that he discussed his intentions, sought encouragement, or revealed pieces of the plan to people who understood more than they later admitted. The engraved ammunition, his alleged communications, and his reported confession to online friends after the shooting all point toward an attacker who viewed the internet as an important social and ideological space.Any broader involvement may have been limited, fragmented, and entirely digital rather than a formal conspiracy. One person could have known the target, another could have heard about the location, and someone else may have helped with ammunition, logistics, or emotional encouragement without understanding every detail. The suspicious posts, private chats, deleted messages, account connections, and possible warnings should therefore be examined as pieces of a larger online trail. This theory does not require another shooter or a professional organization. It only requires the possibility that Robinson's violent ideas were shared, reinforced, or quietly tolerated within a small circle before he acted. The most likely version of outside involvement would be a loose network of people connected through private messages, dark humor, ideological hostility, partial disclosures, and silence rather than a carefully structured plot.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Grizzlies / J&J Show - Grizz destroy the Hawks in Summer League and advance - John Martin & Jason Smith break down the game

The most plausible theory surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk is not that Tyler Robinson was framed or that multiple gunmen were involved, but that one or more people may have known about the plan before the shooting. Robinson allegedly prepared carefully, traveled to Utah Valley University, changed clothing, positioned himself on a rooftop, used a rifle, and attempted to escape, all of which suggests planning rather than a spontaneous act. The theory becomes more compelling because of online posts that appeared to anticipate Kirk's death or suggest that something significant was going to happen at the university. Robinson's immersion in gaming communities, private chats, memes, and online subcultures also raises the possibility that he discussed his intentions, sought encouragement, or revealed pieces of the plan to people who understood more than they later admitted. The engraved ammunition, his alleged communications, and his reported confession to online friends after the shooting all point toward an attacker who viewed the internet as an important social and ideological space.Any broader involvement may have been limited, fragmented, and entirely digital rather than a formal conspiracy. One person could have known the target, another could have heard about the location, and someone else may have helped with ammunition, logistics, or emotional encouragement without understanding every detail. The suspicious posts, private chats, deleted messages, account connections, and possible warnings should therefore be examined as pieces of a larger online trail. This theory does not require another shooter or a professional organization. It only requires the possibility that Robinson's violent ideas were shared, reinforced, or quietly tolerated within a small circle before he acted. The most likely version of outside involvement would be a loose network of people connected through private messages, dark humor, ideological hostility, partial disclosures, and silence rather than a carefully structured plot.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

The most plausible theory surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk is not that Tyler Robinson was framed or that multiple gunmen were involved, but that one or more people may have known about the plan before the shooting. Robinson allegedly prepared carefully, traveled to Utah Valley University, changed clothing, positioned himself on a rooftop, used a rifle, and attempted to escape, all of which suggests planning rather than a spontaneous act. The theory becomes more compelling because of online posts that appeared to anticipate Kirk's death or suggest that something significant was going to happen at the university. Robinson's immersion in gaming communities, private chats, memes, and online subcultures also raises the possibility that he discussed his intentions, sought encouragement, or revealed pieces of the plan to people who understood more than they later admitted. The engraved ammunition, his alleged communications, and his reported confession to online friends after the shooting all point toward an attacker who viewed the internet as an important social and ideological space.Any broader involvement may have been limited, fragmented, and entirely digital rather than a formal conspiracy. One person could have known the target, another could have heard about the location, and someone else may have helped with ammunition, logistics, or emotional encouragement without understanding every detail. The suspicious posts, private chats, deleted messages, account connections, and possible warnings should therefore be examined as pieces of a larger online trail. This theory does not require another shooter or a professional organization. It only requires the possibility that Robinson's violent ideas were shared, reinforced, or quietly tolerated within a small circle before he acted. The most likely version of outside involvement would be a loose network of people connected through private messages, dark humor, ideological hostility, partial disclosures, and silence rather than a carefully structured plot.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

About this episode:   When it comes to solving big public health issues, personal storytelling can turn abstract research into real impact. In this episode: Monica L. Wang, an award-winning public health researcher and educator, discusses her new book, "The Collective Cure: Upstream Solutions for Better Public Health," and how individual stories can help to identify and solve collective health challenges.  Guest:  Monica L. Wang, ScD, MS, is an associate professor at the Boston University School of Public Health and an adjunct professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She is also the editor at large of the Public Health Post. Host:  Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  Show links and related content:  The Collective Cure: Upstream Solutions for Better Public Health—Penguin Random House What public health can learn from the MAHA movement—STAT Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

In the opening hour of today's show, Mike Mulligan and Ruthie Polinsky react to Argentina advance to the World Cup Final by defeating England. Later, Mully and Ruthie discuss the top six sports stories of the day in the Pick 6 segment

The most plausible theory surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk is not that Tyler Robinson was framed or that multiple gunmen were involved, but that one or more people may have known about the plan before the shooting. Robinson allegedly prepared carefully, traveled to Utah Valley University, changed clothing, positioned himself on a rooftop, used a rifle, and attempted to escape, all of which suggests planning rather than a spontaneous act. The theory becomes more compelling because of online posts that appeared to anticipate Kirk's death or suggest that something significant was going to happen at the university. Robinson's immersion in gaming communities, private chats, memes, and online subcultures also raises the possibility that he discussed his intentions, sought encouragement, or revealed pieces of the plan to people who understood more than they later admitted. The engraved ammunition, his alleged communications, and his reported confession to online friends after the shooting all point toward an attacker who viewed the internet as an important social and ideological space.Any broader involvement may have been limited, fragmented, and entirely digital rather than a formal conspiracy. One person could have known the target, another could have heard about the location, and someone else may have helped with ammunition, logistics, or emotional encouragement without understanding every detail. The suspicious posts, private chats, deleted messages, account connections, and possible warnings should therefore be examined as pieces of a larger online trail. This theory does not require another shooter or a professional organization. It only requires the possibility that Robinson's violent ideas were shared, reinforced, or quietly tolerated within a small circle before he acted. The most likely version of outside involvement would be a loose network of people connected through private messages, dark humor, ideological hostility, partial disclosures, and silence rather than a carefully structured plot.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The most plausible theory surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk is not that Tyler Robinson was framed or that multiple gunmen were involved, but that one or more people may have known about the plan before the shooting. Robinson allegedly prepared carefully, traveled to Utah Valley University, changed clothing, positioned himself on a rooftop, used a rifle, and attempted to escape, all of which suggests planning rather than a spontaneous act. The theory becomes more compelling because of online posts that appeared to anticipate Kirk's death or suggest that something significant was going to happen at the university. Robinson's immersion in gaming communities, private chats, memes, and online subcultures also raises the possibility that he discussed his intentions, sought encouragement, or revealed pieces of the plan to people who understood more than they later admitted. The engraved ammunition, his alleged communications, and his reported confession to online friends after the shooting all point toward an attacker who viewed the internet as an important social and ideological space.Any broader involvement may have been limited, fragmented, and entirely digital rather than a formal conspiracy. One person could have known the target, another could have heard about the location, and someone else may have helped with ammunition, logistics, or emotional encouragement without understanding every detail. The suspicious posts, private chats, deleted messages, account connections, and possible warnings should therefore be examined as pieces of a larger online trail. This theory does not require another shooter or a professional organization. It only requires the possibility that Robinson's violent ideas were shared, reinforced, or quietly tolerated within a small circle before he acted. The most likely version of outside involvement would be a loose network of people connected through private messages, dark humor, ideological hostility, partial disclosures, and silence rather than a carefully structured plot.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, July 16, include: Nebraska election officials confirmed two groups submitted signatures to form new political parties ahead of November election, Nebraska's June tax receipts fell 7% below forecast, DHHS appointed new interim leader for Nebraska's youth correctional facilities and announced operational reforms, new regional bioeconomy partnership could help bring emerging industries to rural Nebraska, Once Again launches a new season with a look at the Nebraska invention that transformed agriculture.

Aaron Timm, CEO of Openwater, is driving the shift from single-purpose, room-sized equipment to multi-purpose, portable, light-weight medical devices designed on an open-source platform. Some tools use infrared light to measure blood flow in real time for applications such as stroke detection. Another device uses focused ultrasound to modulate tissue in the brain for treating neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric conditions. The platform is designed so that a single hardware device can run multiple applications, allowing researchers to adapt and develop applications specific to their work, bringing innovation into the marketplace similar to the smartphone app environment. Aaron explains, "So we have two primary devices. One uses infrared light to measure blood flow and blood volume in real time. So that one is being used, for example, to measure blood flow to the brain to help determine whether someone is having a stroke. At the University of Pennsylvania, there was a study done using that device, where our device outperformed the existing stroke scales. The other device that we have is a focused ultrasound device. And what that device does is it uses sound waves or focused ultrasound to target and modulate tissue in the brain and elsewhere in the body. That's being used in research today for all sorts of neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric diseases. And there's just a lot going on in the world of focused ultrasound, including using our devices."   "So this focused ultrasound device and the science behind it eliminates the need for drugs or surgery and just uses focused ultrasounds to modulate or stimulate things within the brain, for example. It's used for everything from depression, anxiety, Alzheimer's disease, and addiction. Many different indications are being addressed in research using these kinds of devices, including ours." #OpenwaterHealth #MedTech, #NonInvasiveCare, #PortableHealthcare, #PatientAccess, #HealthcareInnovation #FocusedUltrasound #LIFU #Hemodynamics #Openwater #OpenLIFU #OpenMotion #DigitalHealth #Neurotechnology #StrokeCare #AIinHealthcare #OpenSourceMedicine #ClinicalResearch #WearableMedicalDevices #HealthcareInnovation openwater.health Download the transcript here

Aaron Timm, CEO of Openwater, is driving the shift from single-purpose, room-sized equipment to multi-purpose, portable, light-weight medical devices designed on an open-source platform. Some tools use infrared light to measure blood flow in real time for applications such as stroke detection. Another device uses focused ultrasound to modulate tissue in the brain for treating neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric conditions. The platform is designed so that a single hardware device can run multiple applications, allowing researchers to adapt and develop applications specific to their work, bringing innovation into the marketplace similar to the smartphone app environment. Aaron explains, "So we have two primary devices. One uses infrared light to measure blood flow and blood volume in real time. So that one is being used, for example, to measure blood flow to the brain to help determine whether someone is having a stroke. At the University of Pennsylvania, there was a study done using that device, where our device outperformed the existing stroke scales. The other device that we have is a focused ultrasound device. And what that device does is it uses sound waves or focused ultrasound to target and modulate tissue in the brain and elsewhere in the body. That's being used in research today for all sorts of neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric diseases. And there's just a lot going on in the world of focused ultrasound, including using our devices."   "So this focused ultrasound device and the science behind it eliminates the need for drugs or surgery and just uses focused ultrasounds to modulate or stimulate things within the brain, for example. It's used for everything from depression, anxiety, Alzheimer's disease, and addiction. Many different indications are being addressed in research using these kinds of devices, including ours." #OpenwaterHealth #MedTech, #NonInvasiveCare, #PortableHealthcare, #PatientAccess, #HealthcareInnovation #FocusedUltrasound #LIFU #Hemodynamics #Openwater #OpenLIFU #OpenMotion #DigitalHealth #Neurotechnology #StrokeCare #AIinHealthcare #OpenSourceMedicine #ClinicalResearch #WearableMedicalDevices #HealthcareInnovation openwater.health Listen to the podcast here

(0:00) Spain beat France 2-0, Argentina vs. England preview (27:37) Should Drake Maye be higher ranked than Justin Herbert? (38:40) What to make of Lamine Yamal drawing a penalty? (45:14) Kylian Mbappé takes responsibility for France's loss (01:05:48) Will Messi carry Argentina to a win? (01:21:10) Is Jalen Hurts underrated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get Up resumes with a shocker at the World Cup! France fell at the hands of Lamine Yamal and Spain's dominant defense! Should we view them as the favorites heading into Sunday's monster final? Meanwhile - with A.J. Brown flying high in New England, can Devonta Smith become the Eagles new number one receiver? Then - Heather Dinich on possible playoff expansion and new look Miami! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Sports: American League blanks the National League 4-0 in All Star Game from Philly, Spain ousts France with 2-0 World Cup Semi Final victory, will go on to face winner of today's Argentina-England match, more in today's Sports PageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ein Jugendkonzept kann perfekt aussehen. Saubere Ziele, schöne Begriffe, gute Übungen. Und trotzdem passiert am Montag auf dem Platz: nichts davon. In dieser Folge nehmen Joscha und Sako euch mit auf eine volle Advance.Football-Woche zwischen Wolfsburg, Koblenz, München, Graz und Deutschlandsberg. Es geht um Trainerfortbildungen bei 40 Grad, Vereinskonzepte, die nicht in der Schublade landen dürfen, und einen Satz vom Leadership-Kongress, der hängen bleibt: Klarheit vor Harmonie. Denn wenn sogar ein Bundesligatrainer sagt, dass nicht er allein die Spielidentität seines Teams bestimmt – warum sollte dann jeder E-Jugendtrainer im Verein sein eigenes Ding machen? Außerdem: Warum Implementierung wichtiger ist als Papier. Warum Trainer sich nicht hinter Konzepten verstecken können. Warum ein gemeinsamer roter Faden erst dann sichtbar wird, wenn alle wirklich auf den Platz müssen. Und warum die Rückmeldungen zur DFB-Stützpunkt-Folge zeigen, dass das Thema noch lange nicht erledigt ist. Am Ende bleibt eine unbequeme Frage: Scheitern Jugendkonzepte wirklich an schlechten Ideen – oder daran, dass niemand konsequent hinschaut?

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the confirmation hearing for Mayor Brandon Johnson's nominee to be the new director of the Chicago Department of Public Health.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin interviews Spencer Funding Their Future Honoree, Sierra Signorelli, about her background in environmental science, what drew her into insurance, and what convinced her that this profession was where she wanted to build a career. They discuss her career path from environmental consulting to environmental insurance underwriting to leading a global team and to currently serving as CEO of U.S. and Commercial Insurance at Zurich, and the pivotal moments that changed the trajectory of her career. They discuss her passion for helping women make their way in the industry, and her activities to bring new talent into insurance careers. Justin and Sierra discuss the Spencer Educational Foundation and how Zurich's interest in nurturing new talent aligns with Spencer's work.   Listen for Sierra's passion about the dynamic state of the insurance industry and how it can bring new risk solutions to companies.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. Our guest is Sierra Signorelli, CEO of U.S. and Commercial Insurance at Zurich and one of this year's Spencer Funding Their Future Gala Honorees. But first… [:42] RIMS-CRMP Workshop. We are delighted to announce that on August 27th and 28th, RIMS President Manny Padilla will be leading the two-day in-person workshop at St. John's University at 101 Astor Place in New York City. A link to the registration is in this episode's show notes. [1:02] RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops. The next RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep with PARIMA will be held virtually on July 21st and 22nd. Registration links are in this episode's notes. [1:14] We have a summertime webinar. On July 16th, Zurich will present "Too Hot to Ignore: Heat-Related Injuries and Workers' Compensation." Register at RIMS.org/webinars and via the link in this episode's show notes. [1:29] Also on the webinars page, you will see a two-part series hosted by the RIMS Membership Department. The "Classroom to Career" webinar series highlights how RIMS equips students with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to thrive in risk management careers. [1:44] Participants will gain insights into industry trends, career pathways, and practical tools that help them confidently step into the evolving world of risk management after graduation. These sessions will be hosted on September 1st and 9th. [1:58] These sessions are member exclusives and are complimentary for RIMS members, of course. So, if you are interested in becoming a member, this would be the time. Visit RIMS.org/membership. [2:07] The RIMS ERM Conference 2026 will be held on November 19th and 20th in Columbus, Ohio. Registration will open in July. Be on the lookout for the call for nominations for the RIMS ERM Global Award of Distinction. Visit RIMS.org/ERM2026 in July for that announcement. [2:29] RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:48] On with the Show! Our guest today is one of the modern trailblazers of risk and insurance. She is Sierra Signorelli, the CEO of U.S. and Commercial Insurance at Zurich. She is also one of this year's Spencer Educational Foundation's Funding Their Future honorees. [3:08] Sierra will receive her honor at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on September 17th at the Spencer Funding Their Future Gala. [3:16] Sierra is here today to discuss her career development, her career journey, how it evolved into a global leadership role, and some words of wisdom for the next generation of risk and insurance talent. She has a lot of great insight and takeaways for us all. Let's get to it! [3:37] Interview! Sierra Signorelli, Welcome to RIMScast! [3:47] Justin and Sierra discuss longtime mutual friend Marya Propis. Sierra says their paths crossed early in their careers at AIG. They got to know each other through the Women's Executive Leadership Initiative Program. [4:09] Sierra says quite a few exceptional women in important roles in our industry came out of that program cohort. It's fantastic to come back together with Marya for this event. [4:37] Sierra studied environmental science. She tries to live and work with a sense of purpose. In university, she wanted to make the world a better place with environmental science. [4:58] Sierra says there are areas of overlap between insurance and environmental science. Her initial work out of school was about understanding changing weather patterns, flooding, epidemiology, chemistry, liability, and toxic tort. She leans on what she studied. [5:33] Sierra says that in school, they studied Earth Systems Science. Much of the modeling they did in school is the same modeling that Cat modelers do at Zurich. [6:04] Sierra first worked at an environmental engineering consulting firm. A colleague left to join a new company. He called her to come and interview. It hadn't been on her mind, but on his recommendation, she interviewed. Meeting the people, Sierra was intrigued. [7:08] Sierra says once she joined, she never looked back. She joined as an underwriter doing environmental insurance, so it tied to her background. It felt like it was her own little business. It was her responsibility to build a portfolio of business and build relationships with brokers. [7:37] Sierra says it was fascinating. The industry gives lots of training, both industry-led and within companies. The opportunity to learn was fun. Sierra felt it was a great place to start to build a career. [8:20] Sierra has had a few meaningful career pivots. As an underwriter, transitioning to her first manager role was a big step. It taught her that you have to have sponsorship or support within an organization to get the next roles. [8:47] Sierra says it was a big step from being an individual contributor to leading a much larger team. Having somebody willing to put that on her was really important. She will be forever grateful for that first step. [9:12] Sierra says the next meaningful step was from running a business in a region to being a CUO for one of the businesses globally. The organization restructured and put Sierra across lines of business she had no expertise in. That was a huge shift for her. [9:40] Sierra was no longer the deep expert, but she had to lead a team of experts and be credible with those individuals. Most of them had 30 or 40 years of experience. Sierra was in her early 40s. It was a fantastic opportunity that somebody was brave enough to give her. [10:09] Shortly after, Sierra moved from New York to Asia. It was quite a difference. She took that step because she was in a global role. She says, even though she traveled a lot and she's curious about people and cultures, it's not until you sit somewhere that you really experience it. [10:39] Moving overseas and being on the receiving end of New York gave Sierra an appreciation for sitting in the market. At that company, all brilliant things came from New York, and the rest of them had to figure out how they added value. The time difference was a challenge. [11:24] Sierra says the time difference has a huge impact on your life. The company wanted to become more global and had placed executives all over the world in different hubs. When you have 3,000 people in one area, everything is time-zone-centric to them. [12:01] As a global leader, in another time zone, you have to be comfortable not participating in everything and having people who represent you on your behalf, knowing when you really need to engage. You need to know to move the time if you won't be coherent at 3:00 a.m. [12:24] Sierra went back and forth once a month from Asia to New York to do Business Unit Reviews. It takes a lot out of you. The world has changed, and she does many more video meetings. Global travel has an impact on quality of life. [13:00] During those years, Sierra was raising children. They started pre-school and kindergarten in Asia. Sierra says she couldn't possibly do it unless her husband was on board; he had a career that was more flexible, and he was willing to step up. That's a family discussion to have. [14:03] A Quick Break! There are so many other wonderful RIMS events coming up in 2026. The Annual Florida RIMS Educational Conference will be held from July 28th through August 1st at the lovely Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida. A link to the event is in this episode's show notes. [14:22] Register now for the Second Annual RIMS Texas Regional Conference, which will be held from August 10th through the 12th at the Grand Hyatt on the San Antonio River Walk. Visit RIMS.org/Events for registration information. [14:36] The hotel cutoff date was July 10th. Reservations may still be made after the hotel cutoff date, subject to availability; however, the negotiated group rate is no longer guaranteed, so reserve now. [14:48] The 11th Annual Chicagoland Risk Forum will return to the Old Post Office on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. Visit ChicagolandRiskForum.org for more information. [15:00] The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held from October 4th through the 7th in Seattle, Washington. The agenda is live, and registration is open. Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com and the link in this episode's show notes for more information. [15:16] Save the dates: October 18th through the 21st. We will be in Quebec City to celebrate the 50th Live RIMS Canada Conference. Booth sales are open, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Advance registration is open now. [15:33] Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. Also, remember to check out RIMS.org/Canada for our spinoff show, RIMScast Canada, hosted by National Conference Committee Chair, Aaron Lukoni. [15:47] The RIMS ERM Conference 2026 will be held on November 19th and 20th in Columbus, Ohio. Registration opens in July. [15:58] Be on the lookout for an announcement about submissions for the RIMS Global ERM Award of Distinction. Visit RIMS.org/ERM2026.  [16:08] Folks, we're already looking toward RISKWORLD 2027, which will be held over four days in New Orleans, Louisiana, from April 18th through the 21st. RIMS members can exclusively register by September 4th for the best rate. [16:22] Get first access to the hotel block. Hotel reservations open on October 28th, ahead of public registration. Sitting this out is the real risk! The link to registration is in this episode's show notes. [16:35] Let's Return to Our Interview with Spencer Educational Foundation's Funding Their Future Gala Honoree Sierra Signorelli! [17:01] Sierra says when she was in Asia, she had a global role. It highlighted how you speak, how you engage, and how you listen in different cultures is hugely important. You can't assume. It's always good to listen and then ask, and then replay back. [17:23] Sierra learned some painful lessons just thinking that silence and people nodding along means that they agree. She says she often talks about the importance of listening to colleagues, customers, and broker partners. [17:45] It's important not to make quick assumptions but to listen first and ask questions so that you have a good understanding of the colleagues you are working with and their needs. [18:00] Justin says a keynote at RISKWORLD 2019 said that when she spoke in Asian nations and asked a question of the audience, she learned that she had to wait and make eye contact with the audience to know if it was alright to move on to the next point or get them to speak up. [18:30] This speaker had learned that there is somewhat of a cultural reluctance in Asia to say what's on your mind. Sierra says that may be true, but you often don't get questions, so you have to think about what questions people might have and make sure that you raise them. [18:53] Sierra shares an example. They were rolling out global pricing tools. The U.S. would raise their hand that they don't like this or that. The same with the UK. Maybe Germany doesn't adopt it. Asia was seamless. They just rolled it out. No questions. Then a broker revealed a big issue. [19:31] Sierra realized she had to go back and talk with her team, so they could march forward. Having that understanding and making sure you're engaging appropriately with the culture is critical to having a successful business and being successful with the teams locally. [20:03] Justin asks that as Sierra ascended to that leadership role, did she find that she was one of the few women in executive leadership roles along the way? [20:23] Sierra says that early in her career, she was quite fortunate that there were quite a number of women leaders. In the group she worked with when she was in New York, there were several women running businesses. She worked for a woman. [20:43] Many of the women had families. Sierra had just started to have a family. Seeing them able to run these businesses, have a family, and not seem like all the wheels were coming off, seeming very normal and successful in her view, kept Sierra going. [21:01] Sierra says having role models and seeing other women do it is absolutely critical. It feels like you can do it when you see somebody else doing it. Having other people to talk to about how you navigate it is very important. [21:17] Sierra says, That being said, you have these groups, but overall, she finds that she's often the only woman in the room in meetings, and more broadly, in Asia. If she looks at the executive committee at Zurich, there are 12 executives, six male and six female. [21:42] Sierra says there are bright spots. We're making progress, but in some of the mid-level management roles, you don't see the same split. You see women falling off at a certain level. [22:19] Sierra says we have a Women's Innovation Network that she sponsors for her group. She has always tried to be a great support to women in our industry. She has given support to women along the way and helped them navigate to get to where they are. [23:00] Sierra says if you want to be authentic, you have to make difficult decisions. It goes hand in hand. If you just take every easy decision, it would be very difficult to be authentic. She would encourage you not to shy away from challenging decisions and not to put them off. [23:26] That's easier said than done. When Sierra looks at her to-do list in the morning, if there's something on that list she really doesn't want to do, she does it first. Otherwise, it just falls further down the list, and then goes to the list for tomorrow. [23:47] Those difficult conversations are never as bad as you work them up in your head to be. Just do it and get past it. If you make that a habit, then you tend not to shy away from having the right discussions. It's never as difficult as you can make it out to be in your head. [24:09] Sierra says one of her colleagues at Zurich in the U.S. often says, "Be kind, not nice." Being nice does not serve anyone well. If you don't give people feedback, or don't give them the full story because you want to be nice, it doesn't make sense. [24:32] If you're going to give feedback or make a change, be kind. That purpose helps people move forward and take action. Inaction is the bigger risk than taking action, jumping in, and adapting anywhere you need to adapt, as you go. [25:02] Justin cites a friend of Sierra's, and recent RIMScast guest, Johnell Holly, who said he chooses the hard challenges first and tries to knock them off the list. [25:24] Justin restates Sierra: your authentic self is shown when you make those difficult decisions. That's a great takeaway for the RIMScast audience. Sierra adds that it's important to take positions so that people understand what you stand for as a leader or an individual. [25:53] Sierra says in an organization, people are always going to decide what you stand for. If you don't make it clear, it creates a vacuum, and they'll make assumptions. Sometimes people are tentative or worried about taking a stand. [26:06] Sierra says it's far less risky to take that stand and make it clear what you stand for, because people are going to make an assumption anyway, and they're more likely to get it wrong if you leave it to them to sort out. [26:31] Sierra says she spends a lot of time meeting with customers and brokers. She gets energy from it. It grounds her in reality, which is important if the company wants to add value. They need to understand how things are landing, and what problems they are solving for. [26:53] One of the things that keeps Sierra in this industry, and what she loves about what they do, is that they have the opportunity to help solve some of the world's most complex challenges. [27:06] To do that, they have to get out and talk to people who are facing the challenges, and understand what it means for their business. [27:14] Sierra says, it's also important to spend time with your people. Sierra is in the Chicago office, and when she walks around the floor, she can meet the teams. She loves when they come up and tell her about a big win or something they're building on in the market. [27:39] Another Quick Break! The Spencer Educational Foundation's Funding Their Future Gala 2026 will be held on September 17th in New York City at the Waldorf Astoria. This year, Spencer will honor Sierra Signorelli of Zurich and our recent guest, Marya Propis of RT Specialty. [28:01] A link to the Gala is in this episode's show notes. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. [28:14] We have reached the deadline for the Spencer Educational Foundation's Risk Manager on Campus submissions. Grant awardees, colleges, and universities are typically notified in September. [28:22] General Grants are open, and the application deadline is July 30th. Internship Grant applications open on August 15th and close on October 15th. [28:33] Links to each of these grants are in this episode's show notes. Visit SpencerEd.org for more information. [28:42] Let's Conclude Our Interview with Spencer Educational Foundation's Funding Their Future Gala Honoree Sierra Signorelli! [28:57] Justin congratulates Sierra once again on being honored at the Spencer Educational Foundation's Funding Their Future Gala, which will be on September 17th at the world-famous Waldorf Astoria. [29:07] Sierra says she is looking forward to the event. She has been very fortunate to have amazing people who have helped, either giving her great advice through her career, or who have sponsored her, supported her, or advocated for her as she took the next steps in her career. [29:43] Sierra says, it's great to be recognized. As she is recognized, it should be recognition for all of those people who were bold enough to support her, especially early in her career. [30:02] Sierra says Zurich has a long history of engaging with the Spencer Educational Foundation. Zurich's beliefs align with what Spencer is trying to achieve. Zurich believes in bringing a diverse group of people into our industry, and more young people into our industry. [30:23] Sierra says we need to continue to bring new people in. As we look at some of the changes we have as an industry, becoming more digital, leaning more on insights, and reshaping how we show up as an industry, it's a great time for young people to join our industry. [30:47] Sierra says she thinks the industry is undersold. It's a fantastic industry to build a career. She says most people who come into the industry don't leave. It's just convincing them from the beginning.   [31:02] Sierra says, from a Zurich perspective, we have a really robust apprenticeship program that we sponsor to bring youth into and help them gain experience: both on-the-job experience and instructional experience through a two-year program. [31:26] Sierra says that for Zurich, supporting programs such as the Spencer Educational Foundation is a natural fit in continuing to help bring talent into our industry. [31:38] The other 2026 Honoree, Marya Propis, was recently on the show and was one of the first 50 RIMScast guests. Sierra says she and Marya worked together years ago. They also were part of a fantastic sponsored women's program, the Women's Executive Leadership Initiative. [32:14] Sierra says several women who are in key roles in our industry came through that program. It's fantastic to see the success of some of those women, including Marya, and to be honored together in 2026. [32:44] Sierra says it should be a good evening and really nice to reconnect with Marya after having been overseas for quite some time. [33:00] Sierra is also a board member of the St. John's University School of Risk Management and is deeply involved in developing future talent. [33:16] Sierra says it's a really exciting time for our industry. The world of risk is very dynamic now. [33:31] Our capabilities to harness insights and data to streamline what we do to be more efficient to work with, all coming together at the same time, is a huge opportunity to raise the bar to add greater value to companies as they think about how they manage this risk landscape. [34:00] For Sierra, it's an exciting time to bring new perspectives in and entice young people to look at a career in insurance. Sierra repeats that most people who come into our industry don't leave. People leave companies, but they tend to take other insurance roles. [34:30] Sierra says, we just need to get more people interested in what we do and to bring new perspectives and new skillsets into what we do. I know that people will stay once they're here. [35:00] Speaking of knowledge transfer, Sierra says that there are lots of people with many years of experience who want to invest the time with younger people to pass that knowledge on. They don't want it to be lost. [35:19] For people who are curious and want to come in and build a career, it's an amazing opportunity to be able to work with some of the people who have this experience, as well as working with new technologies and capabilities. [35:35] The Waldorf Astoria in New York City has been newly renovated. When people gather at the Waldorf for the Spencer Gala on September 17th to celebrate leaders like Sierra and Marya, they're also investing in the future of the profession. [36:06] Sierra says, first and foremost, she feels fortunate that she's had great support from individuals and also from working for a great company that allows her to do what she does at such a large scale. [36:44] Sierra says the people who sit on the team at Zurich are the shining stars who give us the brand that we have and the capabilities that we have. She would hope that she leaves a legacy that shows that she's helped to improve and raise the bar for what we do as an industry. [37:19] Sierra says that's what she's most passionate about. She thinks that as an industry we can do more. [37:26] We're on the cusp of something great with all of these different dynamics, whether they're the factors of risk that are becoming far greater, or the capabilities we can bring to the table to help the world and companies solve problems. [37:45] Sierra says, if I leave a legacy that I helped some of the building blocks to get us there, I would feel quite good about that, in addition to helping to build talent in our industry, which is something that I'm particularly passionate about. [38:03] Justin says it is a well-deserved honor, and I'm so happy for you. I'm very happy for Marya, as well. You both bring so much to risk management and insurance that it's only fitting that you are honored in the same year. You're both doing great work. [38:21] You're very inspiring for our listeners and, of course, anyone who is involved with Spencer, whether they are staff or beneficiaries of the foundation. You are a shining example of what we hope this profession can continue to be like. [38:40] I want to thank you so much for your time, and I look forward to seeing you in New York City on September 17th, when you accept your award. [38:53] Special thanks again to Sierra Signorelli of Zurich for joining us here on RIMScast. We congratulate her on being named an honoree at this year's Spencer Funding Their Future Gala, which will be held on September 17th in Manhattan at the fabulous Waldorf Astoria. [39:14] Visit SpencerEd.org for more information and be sure to check out recent RIMScast episodes with another honoree from this year, Marya Propis, and Spencer Board Chair, Johnell Holly. Links are in this episode's show notes. [39:30] Plug Time! Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [39:47] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [40:04] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [40:17] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. Please remember to subscribe to RIMScast on your favorite podcasting app. You can email us at Content@RIMS.org. [40:30] Practice good risk management, stay safe, and thank you again for your continued support!   Links: Spencer Educational Foundation's 2026 Funding Their Future Gala | Sept. 17, 2026 RIMS Texas Regional Conference 2026 | Aug. 10‒12 in San Antonio | Register Now! RISKWORLD 2027 Registration | RIMS members can lock in 2026 rates now through Sept. 4 2026 Florida RIMS Educational Conference | July 28‒Aug. 1 | Register Now ChicagoLand Risk Forum | Sept. 24, 2026 RIMS Western Regional Conference — Oct. 4‒7, 2026 | Seattle, WA | Register Today. 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RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center RIMS-CRMP Stories — Featuring RIMS President Manny Padilla!   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model®   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org, and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest: Sierra Signorelli, CEO of U.S. and Commercial Insurance at Zurich Spencer Educational Foundation's Funding Their Future 2026 Honoree   Production and engineering provided by Podfly.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the confirmation hearing for Mayor Brandon Johnson's nominee to be the new director of the Chicago Department of Public Health.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on the confirmation hearing for Mayor Brandon Johnson's nominee to be the new director of the Chicago Department of Public Health.

Kevin and Cory review recent World Cup quarterfinal action, highlighting Jude Bellingham's performance in England's win over Norway. They debate soccer's unique rules regarding stoppage time and offsides while previewing the upcoming semifinal matchups at AT&T Stadium. Additionally, the conversation touches on FIFA's sensor technology and the tragic passing of South African midfielder Jaden Adams.

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The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is using artificial intelligence to strengthen criminal investigations and improve workforce efficiency. Eric Shen, inspector in charge of the Criminal Investigations Group, explained how investigators use AI to analyze large volumes of data, identify patterns and generate insights that support complex investigations. Shen also discussed how the agency is applying AI to streamline administrative workflows, giving personnel more time to focus on investigative work. While AI is not replacing investigators, it is helping teams uncover connections in sophisticated crimes, including financial fraud, that would be difficult or time-consuming to detect through manual analysis alone.

In Episode 91 of Moving Into the Future, host Jack Macejka, Vice President of National Accounts at The Advance Group, welcomes Shahnda Elhariry, Senior Account Executive, National Accounts, for an conversation about building her career in the commercial moving industry. Drawing on her experience breaking into a traditionally male-dominated field, Shahnda shares the lessons she's learned about resilience, networking, managing complex relocation projects, and earning trust through accountability and consistency. Together, Jack and Shahnda discuss the importance of authentic relationships, professional growth, and why The Advance Group's national reach and Office Moving Alliance (OMA) network create new opportunities for clients and team members alike. Listen now to hear how investing in people, embracing challenges, and building meaningful industry relationships can create lasting success in commercial moving. Catch more episodes at https://theadvancegrp.com/happenings/podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My conversation with Jarvis starts at 26 minutes and Allison Jaslow and I begin at 1:06 Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Get Jeff's new book The Web We Weave Why We Must Reclaim the Internet from Moguls, Misanthropes, and Moral Panic Jeff Jarvis is a national leader in the development of online news, blogging, the investigation of new business models for news, and the teaching of entrepreneurial journalism. He writes an influential media blog, Buzzmachine.com. He is author of "Geeks Bearing Gifts: Imagining New Futures for News" (CUNY Journalism Press, 2014); "Public Parts: How Sharing in the Digital Age Improves the Way We Work and Live" (Simon & Schuster, 2011); "What Would Google Do?" (HarperCollins 2009), and the Kindle Single "Gutenberg the Geek." He has consulted for media companies including The Guardian, Digital First Media, Postmedia, Sky.com, Burda, Advance Publications, and The New York Times company at About.com. Prior to joining the Newmark J-School, Jarvis was president of Advance.net, the online arm of Advance Publications, which includes Condé Nast magazines and newspapers across America. He was the creator and founding managing editor of Entertainment Weekly magazine and has worked as a columnist, associate publisher, editor, and writer for a number of publications, including TV Guide, People, the San Francisco Examiner, the Chicago Tribune, and the New York Daily News. His freelance articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines across the country, including the Guardian, The New York Times, the New York Post, The Nation, Rolling Stone, and BusinessWeek. Jarvis holds a B.S.J. from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He was named one of the 100 most influential media leaders by the World Economic Forum at Davos. Allison Jaslow grew up in a working class, union household and much of her early days were defined by her father's alcoholism that ultimately claimed his life when she was a teenager. Around the time of his death she also felt a call to service, and while visiting a military base on a recruiting trip she was inspired to first serve her country in uniform in the United States Army. Alllison ended up earning an ROTC scholarship to college and joined active duty during the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars in 2004. She served two combat tours in Iraq, including a deployment during the surge, and achieved the rank of Captain. She served honorably and earned a Bronze Star Medal for service, and also earned an Army Commendation Medal with a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster before leaving active duty. She then continued her service on Capitol Hill, in the White House and in leadership roles in the nation's leading post-9/11 veterans advocacy organization. In her role as CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, she drove conversations about the issues that the nation's newest generation of war veterans care about, including the need to modernize the VA, put an end to the veteran suicide crisis, and for Congress to reclaim it's War Powers' authority. Now, Allison is running for Congress so that everyday North Carolinians have a voice they can count on in Congress to represent them in Washington. She knows what it's like to live on the edge and is ready to fight to help make life a little bit easier for families like hers that continue to be squeezed by the cost of basic needs like healthcare and housing. Listen rate and review on Apple Podcasts Listen rate and review on Spotify Pete On Instagram Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on Twitter Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo

Tom KJ and Bob are joined this week by Courtney Altemus, one of the managing partners and founders Advance NIL, to discuss student-athlete NIL education, agent certification, and the world of collegiate NIL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton talk about something that confuses and frustrates many first responders and their families — the way that small, everyday decisions at home can suddenly feel disproportionately difficult, exhausting, or emotionally loaded after a career of making high-stakes calls under pressure. What do you want for dinner. Where should we go this weekend. Can you just pick something. Questions that should feel simple somehow feel heavy. And nobody around you understands why someone who makes life and death decisions at work cannot seem to choose between two restaurants without shutting down. This episode explains exactly why — and what trauma and chronic stress have to do with it.

We are down to 8 as the quarterfinal matchups are now set for the World Cup. David Gass, Michele Giannone and Matt Doyle break down the final Round of 16 matches, including another dramatic comeback from Messi and Argentina against Egypt and Switzerland's penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw. The crew also reveals its Best XI of the tournament so far, looks back at how the host nations performed and give their predictions for the quarterfinal matches.0:00 Intro3:49 Reflections on the USMNT7:18 Christian Pulisic Postgame Quote23:30 Was This a Successful World Cup for Mexico?28:13 Which Host Nation as Best Outlook for 203032:16 Canada's World Cup Takeaways39:57 Best XI of the Tournament52:55 Egypt Impresses, Argentina's Dramatic Comeback1:05:32 Switzerland Outlasts Colombia in PKs1:12:00 Quarterfinal Predictions

Audacy soccer insider Jamie Watson breaks down USA's matchup with Belgium.

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The USMNT's run through the 2026 World Cup continues! On the latest edition of Caught Offside, Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney are recapping a memorable 2-0 win for the Americans over Bosnia & Herzegovina in the knockout stage of the competition. We'll share our thoughts on everything from Folarin Balogun's controversial red card to Malik Tillman's forever goal and all things in-between. We'll talk about some of the performances that stood out to us and we'll look ahead at what awaits the U.S. Monday night in Seattle when they face Belgium.So join us as we react to one of the most fun matches in the history of U.S. Soccer!For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! We've got a "JJ's World Cup Diary" up on PLUS right now where JJ dives into Mexico, Norway, France and more!For all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - The World Cup is into the knockout stage! So what are you waiting for?? Get a shirt and help rep Caught Offside wherever it is you're watching the action!!!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's CTI, Andy and DJ break down the latest developments as U.S. and Iranian officials conclude a second round of talks in Switzerland aimed at a broader agreement, an anti-ICE protester waving an upside-down American flag is struck by a vehicle outside Delaney Hall, and Rory McIlroy goes viral after brutally shutting down a heckler during the U.S. Open in New York.