Podcast appearances and mentions of alex macdonald

Send us a textGary invites you to help him celebrate the milestone of having reached one hundred episodes of EYP, with some suitable music along the way.PlaylistShotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band with The First One Hundred, Century Bridge, Johnnie's Jig, A Deal With the Devil, Heartland, Caledonian Society of London, Lady MacKenzie of Gairloch, Hazel Lassell, The Pivover Express and the Lost from the World Pipe Band Championships 2010.Sandy Cameron with The Sandpiper, Alex MacDonald, I Have it Somewhere, The Haughs of Cromdale, The Ferryman, The Night We Had the Goats, Becky Ewan from The Wheel of Fortune 2025, EYP Recording.Cameron May with Duke of Roxburgh's Farewell to the Blackmount Forest,  and Mrs MacPherson of Inveran from The Wheel of Fortune 2025, EYP Recording.Vale of Atholl Pipe Band with Zito the Bubbleman, Susan MacLeod, Cecily Ross, the Lintie, Balandran Air, Lorient et Grand and the Pitlochry High School Centenary from the World Pipe Band Championships 2001.Cameron Drummond with Hi Ho ro Mo Nighneag, Inveran, Doctor MacInnes's Fancy, Irish Polkas, Silver Spear, Richard Dwyer's, The Kesh Jig, Irish Jigs from The Wheel of Fortune 2025, EYP RecordingBoghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band and the Porridge Men with the 93rd at Modder River and the Centenary Jewel from Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band in Concert.Bruce's March from The Bruce 700 Composed by Allan MacDonald and Neil JohnstoneSupport the show

The Global Economic Summit 2025 is taking place at The Europe Hotel in Kerry on 26-28 May. The weekend retreat will host a number of economic heavy hitters from around the globe, including NASA's first chief economist, Alex MacDonald, who joins Bobby to chat about the economics of space flight.

Kia ora e te whānau. We get the band back together after ages for this week's AidStation Podcast. Fresh from Kunyani, Northburn 100, and kicking about at Riverhead Relaps, Ali, Andrew, and Matt discuss their love of the Grassroots event and the challenges and opportunities for amazing experiences that lie within. This week, we've got some bonus audio that Matt recorded at the Relaps Backyard. First, you hear from RD Shaun Collins about the event's history, changes, triumphs, challenges, and where the backyard goes. We'll speak to Helen Waterworth and Chris Newsome from His&Hers events regarding their brand new ultramarathon, the Northland 100, taking place in Whangarei in July. You'll hear from returning champion Meg Collins about her new backyard PB and the puzzle of running whilst studying medicine. Finally, Matt speaks to Alex MacDonald, an 18-year-old woman making a name for herself commentating in what has largely been a very middle-aged and male profession. Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed RunningNorthland 100 Ultramarathon Sign up to the DCR AidStation newsletterDirt Church Merch!The Squadrun 4-Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners!Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on FacebookFurther Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, DigicakeYou might be hardcore, but your lips aren't. Protect your lips with Natural Skin Protection from NZ Thatsit.nz

In the last week alone, the Trump administration has effectively shuttered the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, ended collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of federal workers, two separate lawsuits filed against government unions, and union lawsuits filed against the Trump administration, as well as the re-hiring and re-firing of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox.To say that it's a lot to take in would be an understatement.In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, returning guest Alex MacDonald from Littler's Workplace Policy Institute joins host Peter List to help break all of it down.Follow Alex MacDonald on LinkedIn here.Follow Alex MacDonald's writings at the Federalist Society here.Other episodes with Alex MacDonald:* Labor Relations Radio, E161—WPI's Alex MacDonald On The Legal Theory Behind The Firing Of NLRB Member Wilcox* Labor Relations Radio, E149: An Accidental Outcome? Alex MacDonald returns to discuss how the NLRA's success has resulted in fewer unions & what might happen under a new administration in DC.* Labor Relations Radio E144—Alex MacDonald Explains How Unions' Right to"Exclusive Representation" May Be Unconstitutional* Labor Relations Radio E138 — Attorney Alex MacDonald On The Constitutionality Of 'Exclusive Representation'LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is subscriber-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, become a subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

From effectively shuttering the FMCS to ending collective bargaining for certain agencies to the rehiring and refiring of NLRB Gwynne Wilcox, Alex MacDonald helps explain what's going on.In the last week alone, the Trump administration has effectively shuttered the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, ended collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of federal workers, two separate lawsuits filed against government unions, and union lawsuits filed against the Trump administration, as well as the re-hiring and re-firing of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox.To say that it's a lot to take in would be an understatement.In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, returning guest Alex MacDonald from Littler's Workplace Policy Institute joins host Peter List to help break all of it down.Follow Alex MacDonald on LinkedIn here.Follow Alex MacDonald's writings at the Federalist Society here.Other episodes with Alex MacDonald:Labor Relations Radio, E161—WPI's Alex MacDonald On The Legal Theory Behind The Firing Of NLRB Member WilcoxLabor Relations Radio, E149: An Accidental Outcome? Alex MacDonald returns to discuss how the NLRA's success has resulted in fewer unions & what might happen under a new administration in DC.Labor Relations Radio E144—Alex MacDonald Explains How Unions' Right to"Exclusive Representation" May Be UnconstitutionalLabor Relations Radio E138 — Attorney Alex MacDonald On The Constitutionality Of 'Exclusive Representation'__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed discuss with Alex Macdonald, Co-Founder & CEO of sequel, and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape

This week the boys are on good form as they chew over the week's topics. Listener questions come from Alex MacDonald and Kevin Rinchey. Apologies for not getting the shout out for questions earlier. If you want to submit a question for the boys, please fire us a question in by 2pm on a Wednesday in the comments areas or messaging areas of Patreon and we will do our best to get it discussed. To hear the full episode, go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia

This week the dynamic duo return to talk the week's big media stories with listener questions from Iain Campbell, Gordon Cuthbertson, Alex MacDonald and Michael Mackinnon.

In late January, President Donald Trump fired Gwynne Wilcox, a member of the National Labor Relations Board. The termination was controversial because Member Wilcox, like all Board members, was arguably protected from removal by the National Labor Relations Act. The Act says that a Board member may be removed only for “malfeasance” or “neglect of duty.” It also requires the member to be given “notice and a hearing.” In firing Member Wilcox, the President cited no malfeasance or neglect; nor did he give her a hearing. Instead, he argued that regardless of the Act’s language, he could remove her under his inherent authority as head of the executive branch.Member Wilcox responded by suing for reinstatement. A federal district court will hear arguments in the case on March 5. Join us that afternoon as Alex MacDonald, co-chair of Littler Mendelson’s Workplace Policy Institute, breaks down the case.Featuring:Alexander T. MacDonald, Shareholder & Co-Chair of the Workplace Policy Institute, Littler Mendelson P.C.

WPI's Alex MacDonald returns to the podcast to discuss a "bipartisan" bill to allow the federal government to mandate first-contracts on private-sector employers.______________________________If the workers surrender control over working relations to legislative and administrative agents, they put their industrial liberty at the disposal of state agents. — Samuel Gompers, 1915_____________________________On Tuesday, Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO), as well as Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Faster Labor Contracts Act—a bill that is endorsed by the Teamsters, which would put federally-mandated arbitrators in the position of dictating first-time labor contracts onto employers, employees, and unions.The Faster Labor Contracts Act would:Amend the National Labor Relations Act to require that after workers have voted to form a union, employers must begin negotiating with the new union within 10 days.Provide that if no agreement is reached within 90 days, the dispute will be referred to mediation.Stipulate that if mediation fails within 30 days, or additional periods agreed upon by the parties, the dispute will be referred to binding arbitration to secure an initial contract (view more details of this provision in highlights here).Commission a Government Accountability Office report on average workplace time-to-contract one year after enactment.Read the full highlighted bill here.“The Faster Labor Contracts Act is a massive expansion of the federal government's authority over the private sector,” noted Kristen Swearingen, spoksperson for the Coalition for Democratic Workplace. “It would allow government bureaucrats to dictate the employment terms of workers via mandatory, binding arbitration, meaning they can set the workers' wages, benefits, workplace safety standards, pensions, and so on with no oversight by the workers, employers, unions, or even the judicial branch.”In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, returning guest Alex MacDonald, Co-Chair of Littler's Workplace Policy Institute, joins host Peter List to discuss the ramifications of this bill if it becomes law.Follow Alex MacDonald on LinkedIn here.Follow Alex MacDonald's writings at the Federalist Society here.Prior Labor Relations Radio episodes with Alex MacDonald:Labor Relations Radio, E149: An Accidental Outcome? Alex MacDonald returns to discuss how the NLRA's success has__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.

Share this episode of Labor Relations Radio with your colleagues.If the workers surrender control over working relations to legislative and administrative agents, they put their industrial liberty at the disposal of state agents. — Samuel Gompers, 1915On Tuesday, Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO), as well as Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Faster Labor Contracts Act—a bill that is endorsed by the Teamsters, which would put federally-mandated arbitrators in the position of dictating first-time labor contracts onto employers, employees, and unions. The Faster Labor Contracts Act would:* Amend the National Labor Relations Act to require that after workers have voted to form a union, employers must begin negotiating with the new union within 10 days.* Provide that if no agreement is reached within 90 days, the dispute will be referred to mediation.* Stipulate that if mediation fails within 30 days, or additional periods agreed upon by the parties, the dispute will be referred to binding arbitration to secure an initial contract (view more details of this provision in highlights here).* Commission a Government Accountability Office report on average workplace time-to-contract one year after enactment.Read the full highlighted bill here.“The Faster Labor Contracts Act is a massive expansion of the federal government's authority over the private sector,” noted Kristen Swearingen, spoksperson for the Coalition for Democratic Workplace. “It would allow government bureaucrats to dictate the employment terms of workers via mandatory, binding arbitration, meaning they can set the workers' wages, benefits, workplace safety standards, pensions, and so on with no oversight by the workers, employers, unions, or even the judicial branch.”In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, returning guest Alex MacDonald, Co-Chair of Littler's Workplace Policy Institute, joins host Peter List to discuss the ramifications of this bill if it becomes law.Follow Alex MacDonald on LinkedIn here.Follow Alex MacDonald's writings at the Federalist Society here.Prior Labor Relations Radio episodes with Alex MacDonald:* Labor Relations Radio, E161—WPI's Alex MacDonald On The Legal Theory Behind The Firing Of NLRB Member Wilcox* Labor Relations Radio, E149: An Accidental Outcome? Alex MacDonald returns to discuss how the NLRA's success has resulted in fewer unions & what might happen under a new administration in DC.* Labor Relations Radio E144—Alex MacDonald Explains How Unions' Right to"Exclusive Representation" May Be Unconstitutional* Labor Relations Radio E138 — Attorney Alex MacDonald On The Constitutionality Of 'Exclusive Representation'LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is subscriber-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, become a subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

Here's the first topic of today's Talk Media. To hear the full episode go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia An extended listener questions this week featuring questions from Alex MacDonald, Bill White and Colin Bone.

Alex MacDonald, a DC-based labor lawyer, touches on the historical roots of the right to work, the right's connection with natural-law principles, and its return to modern jurisprudence. Informed by JWI Co-Director Hadley Arkes's Mere Natural Law, Alex examines how that return could transform modern labor law, especially the concept of exclusive representation. This episode, adapted from a lecture he delivered to the James Wilson Institute and the Center on Religion Culture & Democracy in 2024, draws largely upon Alex's article published in the North Dakota Law Review.

Gary catches up with one of the great players of the pipe band and folk scene, Duncan Nicholson, who shares with us his music and memories.  We chatted for so long, look out for Part 2 next week!PlaylistDuncan Nicholson with He Ho Hi Rum, The Wee man who went to Stornoway, Duncan Nicholson – Private RecordingTrain Journey North  with Skyeman's Jig, Skyelark Ascension, Alex MacDonald and Echoes of Oban from First TracksDuncan Nicholson, Allan Henderson and Ingrid Henderson with 6/8 marches from Tuning Phrases How did it come about that you joined Tannahill Weavers? The Tannahill Weavers with Good Drying, MacFarlane's, The Whistlebinkies Reel and Mulhair's Reel set from Leaving St Kilda Duncan Nicholson with the Gaelic Marches (Morag Leat Shiubhlainn, Mal na Marra, Thug Oran o Ro) – private recordingLinksBalvenie Medal NominationsSupport the show

As part of Littler's “The First 100 Days” podcast series, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald and Bradford Kelley from Littler's Workplace Policy Institute discuss the major changes to the NLRB and the EEOC.

On Monday, President Trump terminated the employment of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, which was widely expected. However, what was not expected was that Trump also fired NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox.In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, returning guest Alex MacDonald, Co-Chair of Littler's Workplace Policy Institute, joins host Peter List to discuss the legal theory that may be behind the move.Follow Alex MacDonald on LinkedIn here.Follow Alex MacDonald's writings at the Federalist Society here.Prior Labor Relations Radio episodes with Alex MacDonald:* Labor Relations Radio, E149: An Accidental Outcome? Alex MacDonald returns to discuss how the NLRA's success has resulted in fewer unions & what might happen under a new administration in DC.* Labor Relations Radio E144—Alex MacDonald Explains How Unions' Right to"Exclusive Representation" May Be Unconstitutional* Labor Relations Radio E138 — Attorney Alex MacDonald On The Constitutionality Of 'Exclusive Representation' This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

President Trump's terminating NLRB General Counsel Abruzzo was expected; terminating NLRB Member Wilcox was not. WPI's Alex MacDonald explains the legal theories that may be behind the move.On Monday, President Trump terminated the employment of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, which was widely expected.However, what was not expected was that Trump also fired NLRB Member Gwynne Wilcox.In this episode of Labor Relations Radio, returning guest Alex MacDonald, Co-Chair of Littler's Workplace Policy Institute, joins host Peter List to discuss the legal theory that may be behind the move.Follow Alex MacDonald on LinkedIn here.Follow Alex MacDonald's writings at the Federalist Society here.Prior Labor Relations Radio episodes with Alex MacDonald:Labor Relations Radio, E149: An Accidental Outcome? Alex MacDonald returns to discuss how the NLRA's success has resulted in fewer unions & what might happen under a new administration in DC.Labor Relations Radio E144—Alex MacDonald Explains How Unions' Right to"Exclusive Representation" May Be UnconstitutionalLabor Relations Radio E138 — Attorney Alex MacDonald On The Constitutionality Of 'Exclusive Representation'__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.

At the end a question from Alex MacDonald. Recommendations: Eamonn Me and Mon Ami - YouTube Adventures On The French Riviera In a Citroën Ami. We may not have driving licences but that won't stop us. Join us as we go up mountain and down dale in this sunny place for shady people. Along with our chihuahua Twiggy we'll take you to amazing villages, fantastic local restaurants, and off the beaten track beauty spots in our tiny sans permis electric car. History, culture, property and a healthy dose of Northern humour. So why not subscribe and join us on our ever so slightly crazy journey? Angela Say Nothing - Disney+ FX's series “Say Nothing” is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. The 9-episode series is based on the book by Patrick Radden Keefe. Spanning four decades, the series opens with the shocking disappearance of Jean McConville, a single mother of ten who was abducted from her home in 1972 and never seen alive again. Telling the story of various Irish Republican Army (IRA) members, Say Nothing explores the extremes some people will go to in the name of their beliefs, the way a deeply divided society can suddenly tip over into armed conflict, the long shadow of radical violence for all affected, and the emotional and psychological costs of a code of silence. Paddy Hot Ones - YouTube The show with hot questions and even hotter wings. Watch Sean interview celebrities such as Gordon Ramsay, Tommy Chong, and DJ Khaled as they burn their tastebuds.

This week on Pathfinder, we're kicking off a special three-part series on lunar architecture, brought to you by our friends at Lockheed Martin. To kick off the series, we're exploring the future of lunar architecture more broadly with Rob Chambers, Director of Strategy for Human Space Exploration at Lockheed Martin, and Alex MacDonald, Chief Economist at NASA. In this episode, Alex and Rob share their perspectives on the complexities of building sustainable lunar missions and the critical technologies shaping the future. The discussion dives into the integration of international collaboration, public-private partnerships, and groundbreaking innovations that will enable humanity's return to the Moon and its next steps across the solar system.We also cover:NASA's Artemis program and the Moon-to-Mars exploration strategyThe role of international and commercial partnerships in advancing lunar missionsFoundational infrastructure, including habitats, rovers, and nuclear power systemsLessons from Apollo and how they inform today's approach to sustainable lunar explorationThe evolving lunar economy and what it might mean for humanity's future in spaceAnd much, much more...• Chapters •00:00 - Intro01:25 - Rob's and Alex's background04:22 - NASA's vision for the Moon09:15 - NASA and Lockheed: their history with the Moon13:36 - Lessons from previous Lunar missions16:34 - What has changed to allow partnerships to be more efficient?25:13 - Challenges working with international agencies30:35 - Helium-3 mining and other lunar business models37:14 - Lockheed's Lunar Roadmap43:05 - Who are the other players in the Artemis program and collaboration?49:56 - Resiliency and risk55:13 - End goals for Lunar missions in the next 100 years01:02:41 - When are we landing on the Moon? • Show notes •Lockheed Martin's website — https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/space/human-space-exploration/water-based-lunar-architecture/lockheed-martins-lunar-architecture-novella-white-paper.htmlLockheed Martin Space' socials — https://twitter.com/LMSpaceMo's socials — https://twitter.com/itsmoislamPayload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspacePathfinder archive — Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@payloadspacePathfinder archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/episodes• About us •Pathfinder is brought to you by Payload, a modern space media brand built from the ground up for a new age of space exploration and commercialization. We deliver need-to-know news and insights daily to 19,000+ commercial, civil, and military space leaders. Payload is read by decision-makers at every leading new space company, along with c-suite leaders at all of the aerospace & defense primes. We're also read on Capitol Hill, in the Pentagon, and at space agencies around the world.Payload began as a weekly email sent to a few friends and coworkers. Today, we're a team distributed across four time zones and two continents, publishing five media properties across multiple platforms:1) Payload, our flagship daily newsletter, sends M-F @ 9am Eastern2) Pathfinder publishes weekly on Tuesday mornings (pod.payloadspace.com)3) Polaris, our weekly policy briefing, publishes weekly on Tuesdays4) Payload Research, our weekly research and analysis piece,  comes out on WednesdaysYou can sign up for all of our publications here: https://payloadspace.com/subscribe/

“It is declared to be the policy of the United States to eliminate the causes of certain substantial obstructions to the free flow of commerce and to mitigate and eliminate these obstructions when they have occurred by encouraging the practice and procedure of collective bargaining and by protecting the exercise by workers of full freedom of association, self- organization, and designation of representatives of their own choosing, for the purpose of negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment or other mutual aid or protection.” — National Labor Relations ActLabor attorney Alex MacDonald from Littler's Workplace Policy Institute returns to the podcast to discuss his article The Accidental Success of the NLRA: How a Law about Unions Achieved Its Goals by Giving Us Fewer Unions.Read more of Alex's writings at the Federalist Society here.* Labor Relations Radio E144—Alex MacDonald Explains How Unions' Right to"Exclusive Representation" May Be Unconstitutional* Labor Relations Radio E138 — Attorney Alex MacDonald On The Constitutionality Of 'Exclusive Representation'LISTEN TO AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YGTBFKM PODCASTLaborUnionNews.com and Labor Relations Radio are subscriber-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

“It is declared to be the policy of the United States to eliminate the causes of certain substantial obstructions to the free flow of commerce and to mitigate and eliminate these obstructions when they have occurred by encouraging the practice and procedure of collective bargaining and by protecting the exercise by workers of full freedom of association, self- organization, and designation of representatives of their own choosing, for the purpose of negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment or other mutual aid or protection.” — National Labor Relations ActLabor attorney Alex MacDonald from Littler's Workplace Policy Institute returns to the podcast to discuss his article The Accidental Success of the NLRA: How a Law about Unions Achieved Its Goals by Giving Us Fewer Unions.Read more of Alex's writings at the Federalist Society here.Labor Relations Radio E144—Alex MacDonald Explains How Unions' Right to"Exclusive Representation" May Be UnconstitutionalLabor Relations Radio E138 — Attorney Alex MacDonald On The Constitutionality Of 'Exclusive Representation'LISTEN TO AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE YGTBFKM PODCAST__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.

A case with huge ramifications is making its way through the legal system.Alex MacDonald, from Workplace Policy Institute, returns to Labor Relations Radio to discuss the filing of an amicus brief (for a writ of certiorari) with the U.S. Supreme Court for the Court to clarify a prior decision from 1984 that, if successful, could weaken a new form of "exclusive representation" for unions.Related:An Amicus Brief Was Just Filed With The Supreme Court Asking The Court To Hear The Issue Of Exclusive Representation 'Schemes'Labor Relations Radio E138 — Attorney Alex MacDonald On The Constitutionality Of 'Exclusive Representation'Political Unions, Free Speech, and the Death of Voluntarism: Why Exclusive Representation Violates the First Amendment [in PDF]Go here for all prior episodes of Labor Relations Radio__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.

Share this episode of Labor Relations Radio with your colleagues.Alex MacDonald, from the Workplace Policy Institute, returns to Labor Relations Radio to discuss the filing of an amicus brief (for a writ of certiorari) with the U.S. Supreme Court for the Court to clarify a prior decision from 1984 that, if successful, could weaken a new form of "exclusive representation" for unions.Related: * An Amicus Brief Was Just Filed With The Supreme Court Asking The Court To Hear The Issue Of Exclusive Representation 'Schemes'* Labor Relations Radio E138 — Attorney Alex MacDonald On The Constitutionality Of 'Exclusive Representation'* Political Unions, Free Speech, and the Death of Voluntarism: Why Exclusive Representation Violates the First Amendment [in PDF]Go here for all prior episodes of Labor Relations RadioLaborUnionNews.com and Labor Relations Radio are subscriber-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

As unions have become more reliant on government largesse over the last few decades, putting their future fortunes into the hands of the government, the question of whether the Constitution's First Amendment and its Freedom of Association apply to the concept of Exclusive Representation is called into question.In this episode, labor attorney Alex MacDonald, from Littler's Workplace Policy Institute shares some of the details of his paper: Political Unions, Free Speech, and the Death of Voluntarism: Why Exclusive Representation Violates the First Amendment [in PDF]Shorter: Union membership is now political. So can the government still require people to associate with a union? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit laborunionnews.substack.com/subscribe

A deep-dive conversation into the question of whether unions' model of 'exclusive representation' is constitutional.As unions have become more reliant on government largesse over the last few decades, putting their future fortunes into the hands of the government, the question of whether the Constitution's First Amendment and its Freedom of Association apply to the concept of Exclusive Representation is called into question.In this episode, labor attorney Alex MacDonald, from Littler's Workplace Policy Institute shares some of the details of his paper: Political Unions, Free Speech, and the Death of Voluntarism: Why Exclusive Representation Violates the First Amendment1 [in PDF]Shorter: Union membership is now political. So can the government still require people to associate with a union?For those interested in deeper-dive research on legal topics, the longer version (here) is strongly recommended.__________________________LaborUnionNews.com's Labor Relations Radio is a subscriber-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a subscriber here.

To celebrate Autism Acceptance Week, Steve has two brilliant autistic artists on the show - poet Maddi Crease and musician Robyn Rocket. They talk autistic art, inclusive gigs, autistic joy, space trumpet and much more.And in between Steve takes us back to New Orleans for an interview with one of the world's leading exponents of the musical washboard! Alex Macdonald has made his living from playing the washboard for over 20 years, and here takes Steve on a quick tour through zydeco and cajun music, as well as demonstrating some techniques on this unique percussion instrument. He even agrees to let Steve have a go...Full, unedited interviews with Alex, Maddi and Robyn are available, along with much more (including the full, professionally-recorded live show from Wilton's Music Hall) on the show Patreon. Sign up for exclusive bonus content, special offers, chat and much more: https://www.patreon.com/StevePrettyOnTheOriginofthePiecesSteve's website: http://www.stevepretty.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many know Alex Macdonald as a successful investor and exited founder. What you might not know, is that these successes were the compounding result of lessons learnt during his early career in the turnarounds space - where he was responsible for rescuing distressed companies and returning them to profitability. Applications of these lessons are visible across his career - notably in his decision to pivot his venture-backed business, Velocity Black, in pursuit of building something self-sustaining and cashflow positive. That decision proved to be a good one, resulting in their acquisition in 2023 for a reported $300M. Alex joined us to talk through his impressive career and the maxims that shape his thinking. He also shares a trove of advice for founders building right now.

We kick off our new "Love & Legal Tech" series this week where we embark on a journey to explore the personal and professional lives of couples in the legal tech industry. We are excited to interview couples who share in the excitement of weaving their professional endeavors into their personal relationships. We think this is going to be a great series where couples get a chance to tell their stories of how they balance what one of our guests describes as "Work-Life-Integration." Our inaugural guests, Alex Macdonald and Cassie Vertovec share their unique story of how a solid professional collaboration slowly turned into a deep, personal connection.  Alex, the Chief Strategy Officer at McCarter and English, LLP, and Cassie, the Practice Director of Corporate and Director of Practice Strategies at Barnes & Thornburg, began their journey in the legal tech world at Seyfarth Shaw.  Over the years they have found themselves leading teams together, moving across the country, isolating together during the pandemic, and most recently working in similar firms. They navigated their careers with mutual respect and understanding, highlighting the importance of communication and shared values in both their professional and personal lives. They provide insights into the dynamics of working as a couple while maintaining a balance between work and persona life. Which is no easy feat as they are both intertwined with the legal profession. Their story is a testament to the idea that professional collaboration can lead to personal growth and deeper connections. Our hopes with the "Love & Legal Tech" series are that we not only offer a glimpse into the lives of a couple navigating love and legal tech but also shed light on broader themes within the legal industry, including the shift towards greater tech integration and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Our sincere thanks to Cassie and Alex for sharing their story with us on this series premiere. Listen on mobile platforms:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Contact Us:  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gebauerm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glambert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads: @glambertpod or @gebauerm66Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.comMusic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jerry David DeCicca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Transcript

On January 18, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless Inc. v. Department of Commerce. These cases will determine whether Chevron v. NRDC, a 1984 case in which the Court held that courts should defer to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes, should be overturned.This program will discuss the potential effect of the decision on new rulemaking, specifically in labor law. The discussion will cover how deference has been applied in the past and how Loper and Relentless may impact recent rulemaking. The program will focus on a series of recent rulemaking, including the Section 541 Exemption Revision of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the NLRB's modified Independent Contractor Standard, the NLRB Joint Employer rule, and the FTC proposal to ban Non Compete Clauses.Please join us as an expert panel addresses recent rulemaking and more in pursuit of understanding the potential fallout after Loper and Relentless.To learn more about Loper's potential impact on Labor Law, check out Alex MacDonald's article on the subject here. Featuring:Alexander Thomas MacDonald, Shareholder LittlerHon. Tammy Dee McCutchen, Former Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor

With Stuart off on his book tour (rock 'n roll), Eamonn is joined by Catriona Stewart and Simon Pia for a great discussion on the week's stories. This week we've included questions by John Nichol and Alex MacDonald. Recommendations: Eamonn The Long Way Up Best friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, reunite for Long Way Up, after more than a decade since their last motorbike adventure around the world. Covering 13,000 miles over 100 days through 16 border crossings and 13 countries, starting from the city of Ushuaia at the tip of South America, Ewan and Charley journey through the glorious and underexposed landscapes of South and Central America. Using cutting-edge technology on the back of their prototype electric Harley-Davidsons, the new series follows Ewan and Charley as they journey through Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and up through Colombia, Central America, Mexico and the USA. Also joining them are their longtime collaborators, directors David Alexanian and Russ Malkin, following them in their electric Rivians. https://tv.apple.com/us/show/long-way-up/umc.cmc.1nv0tluok21c2f8549mdjqdnh  Simon Curb Your Enthusiasm Larry David stars as an over-the-top version of himself in this comedy series the shows how seemingly trivial details of day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events. https://www.nowtv.com/watch/curb-your-enthusiasm/iYEQZ2uDbPiuTXRbUUJCcA?DCMP=knc-google:nc_ents&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA8YyuBhBSEiwA5R3-E12wUhtETCYFiZ9J7czZ9lBujNDwaQzL5_xUjTqAFdk4VcjZB3-3MxoCXYwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Catriona A Teen's fatal plunge in to the London Underworld After Zac Brettler mysteriously plummeted into the Thames, his grieving parents discovered that he'd been posing as an oligarch's son. Would the police help them solve the puzzle of his death? https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/02/12/a-teens-fatal-plunge-into-the-london-underworld  Electoral Disfunction Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson team up for a new political podcast from Sky News https://news.sky.com/story/electoral-dysfunction-beth-rigby-jess-phillips-and-ruth-davidson-team-up-for-a-new-political-podcast-from-sky-news-13065409 

New wine must be poured into new wine skins (New Year's Day)Preacher: Alex MacDonaldSunday MorningDate: 1st January 2024Passage: Luke 5:17-6:11

This week's guest is Rev. Alex MacDonald.   Alex was brought up in the Highlands of Scotland and is a former Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland, having served as minister in Bishopbirggs Free Church, Bon Accord Free Church and Buccleuch Free Church.   This week's theme is "A Life in Ministry"   Topics include: Highland Clearances  Tackling Social Issues in Preaching  Right to Life  Christians in Politics   Official Site: https://www.freechurch.org/ Healthy Gospel Church Vision: https://freechurch.org/healthy-gospel-church/

Alex Macdonald Co-Founded Velocity Black which went on to be acquired by Capital One and is now the Co-Founder at sequel helping the world's best athletes invest in the world's best startups, making a positive impact.They are on a mission to help athletes build legacies for their families and for the world. They harness cutting-edge technology and a network of founders, angels, and venture capitalists built over a decade to enable athletes to invest in the most promising startups changing the world for the better. Alex joins James Pringle and Hector Mason in this episode to discuss investing in startups, the competitive advantage of athletes against other investors, helping worthy young entrepreneurs & so much more. Don't forget to like, subscribe and follow The Riding Unicorns Podcast on our socials and your chosen podcast platform to stay up to date!

In 2014, Alex Macdonald co-founded Velocity Black, a global digital concierge service for affluent clients. Unlike the basic concierge services of some credit cards, Velocity Black leverages technology and expert knowledge to curate personalized services such as travel, entertainment, shopping, and dining, accessible directly from your phone. By 2022, the business had expanded to $30 million in net revenue, attracting attention from potential buyers including Capital One which acquired Velocity Black for a reported $297 million.

Musicians are gathering in New Orleans this week for what is fast becoming an annual tribute to a queen. Leigh “Little Queenie” Harris, of Lil Queenie and the Percolators, lost her battle with cancer in 2019, and for three of the past four years, her birthday, July 27, has been honored with a tribute concert.  Alex MacDonald, Little Queenie's son, joins us for more on his mother's legacy and the upcoming concert on what has now been officially declared ‘Little Queenie Day.' Tulane's Summer Lyric Theatre is wrapping up its season with a production of Lionel Bart's Oliver! The musical is based on the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and stars rising 7th grader Liam Askew in the lead role. He joins us, along with director Sean Patterson, for more.  But first, Next Generation Radio is a five-day multimedia project highlighting the experiences of people in the Gulf States. The project was produced in May 2023 in partnership with the Gulf States Newsroom, where young reporters explored the question: What does it mean to be home? Today we hear from Lora Ann Chaisson, the Principal Chief of the United Houma Nation in southeast Louisiana. Residing in Pointe-aux-Chênes, the Indigenous tribe of nearly 19,000 embodies her feelings of home – which is defined by family, food and the bayou. This story was produced by Owen Racer, a freelance journalist in New Orleans.  Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Diane Mack. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our digital editor is Katelyn Umholtz. Our engineers are Garrett Pittman and Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:30 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former solider from Canterbury who lost both of his legs while serving in Afghanistan has made history by reaching the summit of Mount Everest.Hari Budha Magar is the first double above the knee amputee to scale the world's highest mountain - he tells the KentOnline Podcast how it felt.Also in today's podcast, have we found the pothole capital of Kent? Find out how many divits have been discovered in a half-mile stretch in Deal.A temporary library is set to open in Folkestone after the original was closed due to water damage.The 135-year-old building in Grace Hill flooded last December - and in March Kent County Council bosses said it was unlikely to ever reopen. We've been getting an update from deputy leader Peter Oakford.Dozens of teaching and support staff have been recognised at the Kent Teacher of the Year Awards.The annual event is designed to highlight those who really go above and beyond to educate and support children across the county. Hear from the overall headteacher of the year.And in sport, the Gillingham manager has been speaking about his plans to recruit during the summer break.Last week, the club released their retained list and confirmed they've offered contracts to David Tutonda and Alex Macdonald.

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #70 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Alex MacDonald.  Alex MacDonald  is the  owner of Luna Pizza.  It was great to sit down, talk and make a pizza with Alex.  West Hartford: 860-233-1625 www.lunapizzawh.com/west-hartford/ We talked about: One Bite Pizza Review (minute 2.00) Podcast Sponsors (minute  4.50) Skiing (minute 7.40) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to owning Luna Pizza (minute 9.20) Alex's Favorite Restaurant and 4 Dinner Guests(minute 12.30) Marsha's Questions (minute 17.20) Crazy Questions (sponsored by Donut Crazy) (minute 22) Funny Yankees Story (minute 25) Yankee Game: First, Last, Best, Worst  (minute 28) Favorite Teacher (minute 34) St. Patrick's Day Parade Honoree (minute 36) Pizza Tasting (minute 38) Daniele from Daswani   (minute 41) What makes Chris Flanagan a good #friend? (minute 44) Questions (minute 46) Recommendations (minute 50) Behind the Scenes Pizza Making (minute 53) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com GastoPark - www.thegastropark.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

In this episode, we are joined by Alex MacDonald, owner of Bakwoods Fireplace and Heating, to talk about all things fireplaces. Alex shares his knowledge on different types and brands of fireplaces, as well as proper venting and regulations. He also discusses the importance of choosing the right wood to burn in wood-burning fireplaces and how to care for chimneys.We also debate the latest fireplace trends, including linear fireplaces, brass fireplaces, and blue flames, and discuss the pros and cons of fire pits. Alex shares his thoughts on the various price ranges for fireplaces and fire pits, as well as some of his frustrations with framers in the industry.For more information on Bakwoods Fireplace and Heating, check out their website at BakwoodsFireplace.ca and follow them on Instagram: @BakwoodsFireplace. You can also reach them by email at Info@BakwoodsFireplace.ca.Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast:Text Manny at 416 433-5737 or email him at manny@theconstructionlife.comIf you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com to schedule a time to join us in studio.For more from The Amabel Letters, follow them on:TikTok and Pinterest: @the_amabel_lettersInstagram: @_the_amabel_lettersEmail: info@theamabelletters.com

NASA supports nearly 340,000 jobs spread throughout every state in the union, generates billions of dollars of tax revenue, and invests in critical high-tech, high-skilled workers. But how do we know this? A new report, prepared by a team at the University of Illinois Chicago and sponsored by NASA's Chief Economist, provides the sound economic analysis behind understanding the immense benefit of the U.S. space program. We dive into how this analysis is done, how to interpret the results, and why this information is critical for developing good space policy. Discover more here: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/nasa-economic-impact-macdonald-druckerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is NASA's return on investment? NASA chief economist Alex MacDonald and University of Illinois Chicago professor Joshua Drucker provide revealing answers from a new economic impact report.

In the final episode of this season, the complete guide to marketplace funding, Sharetribe CEO Juho presents three non-dilutive marketplace funding options: loans, grants, and revenue-based financing.Article available at:  Marketplace funding: How to fund your marketplace without giving up equity. Juho Makkonen, Marketplace Academy Further reading on non-dilutive funding: Aunnie Patton Power's book Adventure Finance is a comprehensive guide to non-dilutive funding options. Esme Verity offers an educational program for founders interested in alternative financing through her Considered Capital brand and The Considered Club newsletter. Sources: Understanding Venture Debt Financing. Armando A Argueta, Silicon Valley Bank What Is the Difference Between Debt and a Loan? James Chen, Investopedia Founder Toolkit

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Otto Birnbaum, General Partner von Revent. Otto hat die Finanzierungsrunde von Roleshare und das Wagniskapital Bündnis von eCapital analysiert: Roleshare, ein in London ansässiger Anbieter einer Matching- und Management-Plattform für das Teilen eines Jobs, hat eine Seed-Finanzierung in Höhe von 1,2 Millionen US-Dollar erhalten. Die Runde wurde von Plug and Play VC geleitet, mit Beteiligung von Forward VC, Rethink Capital Partners, Techstars VC, Invested, Phil Chambers, David Blake, Athena Karp, Roger Wade, Dave Pell, Richard Fearn, Vuyiswa M'Cwabeni, Scott Mackin, Brian Lo, Laurent Christen, Kevin Withane, Ayesha Ofori, Tessy Antony de Nassau, Frank Floessel, Catherine und Jonathan Lenson, Neha Tanna, Samantha Johnson, Alex Macdonald, Elissa Grey, Abby Wong, Adam Howe, Harmeet Rehal, Nicholas Macdonald, Daniel Afan-Williams, Henry De Zoete, Matthew Bell, Andrew Jackson, Aarish Shah, Matthew Roberts, Jean-Michel Gauthier, David Buxton, Christopher Judd, Christopher Jones, Sam Marks, Scott Dann und Angels von Lumus Investment Collective.Roleshare wurde von Sophie Smallwood und ihrem Ehemann David Smallwood gegründet und bietet einen Marktplatz für Jobtalente, auf dem sich Fachkräfte gemeinsam bewerben und Vollzeitjobs teilen können, was sich positiv auf die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter, das Wirtschaftswachstum und das Wohlergehen auswirkt. Außerdem haben sich die Gründer der Firmen Sonnen, Zooplus und Flaschenpost, mit Paul-Josef Patt, einem der erfolgreichsten Technologieinvestoren Deutschlands, verbündet. Sie stoßen jetzt als Geldgeber und Investmentpartner zum neuen Fonds der Münsteraner Firma eCapital. Bereits vor dem Closing wurden die ersten drei Beteiligungen getätigt. Zum einen stieg eCapital als Lead-Investor beim Hamburger Start-up 1Komma5 Grad ein, das Privatkunden Photovoltaikanlagen, Stromspeicher, Ladeinfrastruktur für Elektroautos und auch Wärmepumpen vom Produkt über die Installation bis hin zum grünen Stromvertrag aus einer Hand anbieten will.

A man in his 20s has died after being stabbed in Tonbridge. Police were called in the early hours of this morning and a teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Hear from our reporter at the scene. Also in today's podcast, Manston airport has been given the go ahead to re-open. The site in Thanet has been closed for eight years but work to get it running again can get underway as early as next month after permission was granted by the government. We've been speaking to our business editor Chris Britcher and have reaction from North Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale. Learner drivers in Kent are facing a six month wait to book their test because of a huge backlog. The industry's been struggling to keep up with demand since the pandemic.  A pollution warning has been extended to nine Kent beaches after waste water was released into the sea. Find out which sites are affected. A 10-year-old girl from Sheppey is being praised for getting help after her aunt fell down stairs - leaving her with a broken arm and badly cut head. It happened at flats on Russell Street in Sheerness. We've spoken to both of them. And in sport, hear from the Gillingham manager Neil Harris and midfielder Alex MacDonald ahead of this weekend's game against Walsall. The Gills will be looking to bounce back from Tuesday night's defeat to Harrogate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoA1OwVgI8U Unlike in the Apollo era, the private sector now has considerable space capabilities and in the last five years, tens of billions of dollars have been invested in space programs by companies, individuals and investment firms. Consequently, NASA is increasingly using public private partnerships (PPPs) to enable space exploration. This panel will examine when PPPs make sense, what types of PPPs are best for exploration applications and what does the commercial market for exploration hold for the next twenty years.   Participants: Tony Darnell, Deep Astronomy (Host)   Jamil Castillo, Manager, Space Policy and Digital Communications, Coalition for Deep Space Exploration (Moderator)   Tom Colvin, Research Staff Member, IDA Science Technology Policy Institute    Mary Lynne Dittmar, Executive Vice President, Government Operations & Strategic Communications, Axiom Space   Alex MacDonald, Chief Economist, NASA   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Today's guest is Alex Macdonald Alex is a writer, musician and runner who has used the sport to help combat his panic attacks and agoraphobia and rediscover his capabilities.  Running has motivated him to pivot his business and he has aspirations to become a race director with his first race, The Ultra Loop, in Heaton Park in Manchester in 2023. You can find out more about The Ultra Loop here: https://www.theultraloop.co.uk/ Anxiety UK helpline: 03444 775 774; anxietyuk.org.uk/anxiety-type/agoraphobia. Cover photo courtesy of Julian Benjamin @jubenphoto  Thanks for listening  Danny  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebigrunpodcast/message

This latest episode of Bricks & Mortar sees host Sarah Jackman discuss a new initiative from Close Brothers Property Finance: Tomorrow's Developer. Launched in 2021, the network seeks to support the next generation of SME housebuilders into the industry via regular events, where attendees have an opportunity to hear from industry speakers and network amongst peers. Its business development manager, Andrew Argent, discusses how the initiative has evolved since launch, what's next in its development and what he hopes to achieve from it. Alex MacDonald from Macar Developments and Ross Finck from The Griffin Residential Group give their perspectives as a speaker and attendee respectively.

Alex is co-founder of Velocity Black which is concierge, reimagined for the digital age. Backed by more than $30m in venture capital, they are the 3rd fastest growing company headquartered in the UK according to Forbes, and was named in Deloitte's Fast 50 2020 list of the UK's fastest-growing tech companies based on revenue growth over the last 4 years. Alex has also become a prolific angel investor and keen commentator on the space both on substack and twitter where he regularly posts content for founders who are looking to raise money at any level, and for people who want to get started as angel investors. He's also in the process of starting an exciting new startup called sequel, which is in the investment/professional athlete space. Episode Links: Sponsored by trumpet Alex's Twitter and Linkedin and Substack sequel Velocity Black

What is an economy for space and what investments can we make now to build it? What are some key barriers and possible disrupters?  Join Jamie Morin, Executive Director of The Center for Space Policy and Strategy, as he talks about this and more with Alex MacDonald, NASA's Chief Economist, and Nicolas Peter, Head of the Space Policy and Entrepreneurship Lab at the International Space University.

The conventional narrative of American space exploration traces government efforts during the Cold War, with today's private efforts regarded as a recent phenomena riding on the coattails of NASA's achievements. But today's guest argues that private funding for space exploration goes back more than a century before Apollo. To get a better context for what's happening in space today, I've brought on Alex MacDonald. Alex is the Chief Economist at NASA and author of "https://www.amazon.com/Long-Space-Age-Economic-Exploration-ebook/dp/B06XX1BLL7/ (The Long Space Age: The Economic Origins of Space Exploration from Colonial America to the Cold War)."

"Why Successful Entrepreneurs Should Launch an Investment Syndicate (The New Corporate VCs for Early-Stage Operators)"Alex and Jeremy discuss how and why you should feel good about your time angel investing as an operator, breaking down the synergies and value it brings to your startup. For the operator investor, it comes down to having the right strategy and discipline, and Alex gives us his playbook.To learn more about Alex Macdonald and Velocity Black click here.