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The Retirement Wisdom Podcast
Not Too Late – Gwendolyn Bounds

The Retirement Wisdom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 29:52


  Early Bird Registration is Now Open for the September Design Your New Life in Retirement Program – Learn More ________________________ Who do you want be when you grow up? It's a question we were all asked in our youth - and it may be a fruitful question to consider now as you consider your next phase of life. It was a catalyst for our guest today in taking up a challenging pursuit that was way outside her comfort zone. Your new pursuit may be very different from hers, but her experience may inspire you take up something new - something challenging that will make you excited about each day ahead. Gwendolyn Bounds, author of Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age, joins us from New York. ________________________ Bio Gwendolyn (Wendy) Bounds is an award-winning journalist and author of multiple books, including her newest — Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age — which will be published in June 2024 by Ballantine Books. Bounds currently works as Vice President of Content & U.S. Media Partnerships for SmartNews, a news & information curation platform powered by machine learning and human wisdom. Before coming to SmartNews in 2022, Bounds was Vice President & Chief Content Officer for Consumer Reports overseeing editorial strategy, content creation and operations for all the brand's print, video and digital products. Prior to that she worked at The Wall Street Journal for two decades in multiple leadership and content development roles. In her non-office time, Bounds competes in obstacle course racing — a demanding military-style sport requiring speed, endurance, mobility, and strength. The story of her transformation from an unathletic office executive glued to her screens into an age-group medalist and Spartan Race world championship competitor is chronicled in her new book Not Too Late. Bounds' first non-fiction book, Little Chapel on the River: A Pub, A Town and the Search for What Matters Most was published in 2005 by William Morrow. The critically-acclaimed book recounts her experiences at an old Irish pub in New York's historic Hudson River Valley after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Bounds previously served as a regular on-air contributor to ABC News, including its Good Morning America show, for general consumer economic issues and has appeared on CNBC, The Weather Channel, CNN, MSNBC, DIY Network and Fox News. She is a seasoned speaker and moderator on topics of leadership, business and media. Bounds was an executive producer of the Emmy-nominated NBC TV series, “Consumer 101,” which she helped launch at Consumer Reports in 2019. That same year, Bounds was named one of Folio's Top Women in Media. Bounds was executive producer on a short-form documentary called “A Beautiful Death,” part of a Consumer Reports multimedia package that was a finalist for a National Magazine Award. A native of North Carolina and graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Bounds is a past board member of the university's Board of Visitors, General Alumni Association and the Hussman School of Journalism & Media. Bounds is also a member of the North Carolina Media & Journalism Hall of Fame. She currently lives and trains in New York's Hudson River Valley and serves as a board member for multiple nonprofits, including American Public Radio's Marketplace franchise, the award-winning Highlands Current nonprofit community news organization and the Constitution Marsh Audubon Center. ___________________________ For More on Gwendolyn Bounds Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age Website ____________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like The Joy of Movement – Kelly McGonigal Unlock Positive Aging with Outdoor Adventure – Caroline Paul The Power of Reinvention – Joanne Lipman

Lead at the Top of Your Game
The Antidote to Doom Scrolling and Negative Newsfeeds with Wendy Bounds

Lead at the Top of Your Game

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 36:15


IN THIS EPISODE . . . . Here is another episode of our special series featuring perspectives from journalists and editors in the media. Today, we're excited to present an expert who leads news curation, focusing on reducing readers' information anxiety. We proudly feature Wendy Bounds, Vice President of Content and US Media Partnerships at SmartNews. SmartNews is an award-winning news discovery app downloaded by over 50 million readers in over 150 countries.In this episode, you'll hear about Wendy's journey into journalism, how she was captivated by the storytelling bug from an early age, and how inspiration from family members in journalism paved the way for her career. Wendy shares her fortunate break right out of school, landing a job at the prestigious Wall Street Journal, which served as a launchpad for her career at other high-profile media outlets. Alongside her leadership story and valuable advice, Wendy discusses how her passion for obstacle course racing influenced her work-life integration perspectives.Don't miss this fantastic episode, where Wendy provides insights into the evolving landscape of journalism, the importance of storytelling, and the integration of passion into professional life.------------Full show notes, links to resources mentioned, and other compelling episodes can be found at http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com. (Click the magnifying icon at the top right and type “Wendy”)Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! ------------JUST FOR YOU: Increase your leadership acumen by identifying your personal Leadership Trigger. Take my free my free quiz and instantly receive your 5-page report. Need to up-level your workforce or execute strategic People initiatives? https://shockinglydifferent.com/contact or tweet @KaranRhodes.-------------ABOUT WENDY BOUNDS:Wendy Bounds is a prominent figure in media, journalism, and content strategy. As Vice President of Content & US Media Partnerships at SmartNews, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the direction of one of the world's leading news and information curation platforms. With a blend of machine learning and human insight, SmartNews stands at the forefront of delivering quality content to its vast audience.Before joining SmartNews in 2022, Wendy was Vice President & Chief Content Officer at Consumer Reports. During her tenure from January 2014 to August 2022, she spearheaded editorial strategies. She oversaw content creation and operations across various platforms, including magazines, websites, social media, podcasts, and video/TV endeavors. Also, her leadership was crucial in maintaining Consumer Reports' reputation as a trusted source of consumer information and advocacy.Beyond her professional endeavors, Wendy leads an active and engaged life. As an avid Obstacle Course Racer, she has competed in prestigious events such as the Spartan Race World Championships in Lake Tahoe and Abu Dhabi in 2019 and 2021, respectively. Additionally, she dedicates her time and expertise to several nonprofit organizations. She serves as a board member for American Public Radio's Marketplace franchise, UNC Chapel Hill's Hussman School of Journalism & Media, the Highlands Current nonprofit community news organization, and the Constitution Marsh Audubon Center.------------WHAT TO...

This Week in America with Ric Bratton
Episode 2651: DISCOVERING SAINT ANTHONY by Doretta Lonnett Whalen, PhD

This Week in America with Ric Bratton

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 24:19


Discovering Saint Anthony: If You Ask For Miracles: Prayers of a Catholic Community in Pittsburgh by Doretta Lonnett Whalen, PhDThrough a spiritual awakening initiated by the death of a loved one–and of all things, a missing earring–the author, despite feeling unworthy, reveals surprising experiences which led her to Saint Anthony of Padua. One of the world's most beloved religious figures, St. Anthony made his mark as a popular preacher in the early thirteenth century. Regardless of creed, people invoke him on a range of issues, but especially Catholics do, who cultivate the belief that saints can intercede on our behalf. Dr. Whalen focuses on the saint's powerful connection as a "finder" in presenting dozens of engaging stories—heartbreaking to hilarious—she collected as part of an oral history project conducted in her Catholic parish just before the COVID pandemic. The result is an inspirational, entertaining book that fosters faith and hope in these uncertain timesDoretta Whalen is a retired adjunct professor: at University of Pittsburgh, teaching Jazz Voice and inheriting the popular History of Jazz, named Editor's Pick Best Class by The Pitt News in 2013; at Penn State Greater Allegheny founding PSGA (Penn State Greater A Cappella) Melody Lions. As host of American Public Radio show on WYEP 91.3 FM Pittsburgh,“Cruise Control for a Sunday,” she interviewed guests and created “Classic Jazz Revue” voice-over episodes. Her dissertation on jazz vocalist Billie Holiday suggests that exposure to chant helped shape her singing style. Doretta serves the church as cantor and volunteer. She teaches voice in her home studio. Her pastimes include texting with her grandchildren, swimming, tap dancing, flower and herb gardening, and learning Spanish on Duolingo.dorettawhalen@gmail.com  https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Saint-Anthony-Community-Pittsburgh/dp/1631294458http://www.mainspringbooks.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41323msb.mp3   

Composers Datebook
Copland and Kernis on the air

Composers Datebook

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 2:00 Very Popular


Synopsis On today's date in 1937, one of Copland's less familiar works had its premiere performance – on the radio. The radio premiere was the result of a commission from the Columbia Broadcasting System, and was premiered by the CBS Symphony Orchestra. This work has at least three different titles. Originally titled simply “Music for Radio,” as requested by the network, it was given the more colorful name “Saga of the Prairies” as the result of an on-air listener contest sponsored by CBS. Later, when Copland himself published the music, it bore the title: “Prairie Journal.” So – take your pick. Copland received a $500 commission – quite generous in those days – and was thrilled that his music would reach millions of listeners with a single broadcast. Today, new music by contemporary composers is still occasionally commissioned by radio stations and radio networks. In 1993, “Still Movement with Hymn” was commissioned from Aaron Jay Kernis by American Public Radio (now American Public Media) and broadcast nationally on one of their program offerings. “Still Movement with Hymn,” is one of a series of elegiac works by Kernis, written in memory of American composer Stephen Albert, who was killed in a car accident the year before. Music Played in Today's Program Aaron Copland (1900-1990) – Music for Radio (Saga of the Prairies) (Pacific Symphony; Keith Clark, cond.) Albany TROY- 064 Aaron Jay Kernis (b. 1960) – Still Movement with Hymn (Pamela Frank, violin; Paul Neubauer, viola; Carter Brey, cello; Christopher O'Riley, piano) Argo 448 174

Zestful Aging
Grace Bonney -- Founder of “Design*Sponge” and Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion

Zestful Aging

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 33:10


Grace Bonney is the founder of “Design*Sponge”, a daily website dedicated to the creative community, which reached nearly 2 million readers per day for 15 years. She has been called a “Martha Stewart for Millennials” by the “New York Times” and has been featured on “Good Morning America”, “The Martha Stewart Show”, “The Chew”, “American Public Radio”, and more. Her new book, “Collective Wisdom”, profiles the lives and advice of women over 50 from all walks of life. Find out more at GraceBonney.com. Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Too Jewish
Too Jewish - 1/31/21 - Bruce Adolphe

Too Jewish

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 55:01


Bruce Adolphe, composer of the new Milken Archive release "I Will Not Remain Silent", a tribute to Rabbi Joachim Prinz; "Piano Puzzler" on NPR and American Public Radio

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River Radio
May 2, 2020 – A hospital perspective on COVID-19; the economy with Chris Farrell; Marine on St. Croix road and restoration projects

River Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 68:16


Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk to Dr. Bjorn Peterson, Medical Director of Lakeview Hospital's Emergency Department about COVID-19 (7:25); the economy today with Chris Farrell, Senior Economics Contributor for Marketplace on American Public Radio and on Minnesota Public Radio (25:00); Marine on St. Croix City Council Member Lon Pardun on delays in a major downtown revitalization project in Marine (45:00); and Marine resident Wendy Ward to explain a new program to restore historic sheds in Marine (57:25). Also included are updates on news from the community (21:00 and 40:30).RIVER RADIO show page with links mentioned in this program:https://marinecommunitylibrary.org/event/river-radio-050220/

Siblings Spilling Tea
Espresso Shot: American Public Radio

Siblings Spilling Tea

Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 6:59


Clueless APR hosts Jack Wood and Jill Off try to make sense of the guests that call into their show.

The Mutual Audio Network
Sonic Society Season 11- #443- Visitations from Mars(022420)

The Mutual Audio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 53:09


The phenomenal 40th anniversary love letter to War of the Worlds is written and produced by the brilliantly inventive Steve Bellinger and our feature tonight after its 1978 premiere on American Public Radio. With thanks to Captain Radio, Jack and David present this classic on the week of World Audio Drama Day. May we all live love and listen faithfully  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Monday Matinee
Sonic Society Season 11- #443- Visitations from Mars

Monday Matinee

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 52:24


The phenomenal 40th anniversary love letter to War of the Worlds is written and produced by the brilliantly inventive Steve Bellinger and our feature tonight after its 1978 premiere on American Public Radio. With thanks to Captain Radio, Jack and David present this classic on the week of World Audio Drama Day. May we all live love and listen faithfully 

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PIHPS: The Professionals In Health Podcast Series
Writer and Author in Narrative Medicine – Lauren Small, Ph.D.

PIHPS: The Professionals In Health Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 15:15


Lauren Small is a writer and novelist with a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature. She holds an appointment as assistant professor in pediatrics in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she directs AfterWards, a program in narrative medicine. In addition to narrative medicine, Small has strong interests in social justice and the history of psychiatry. She has published two novels and is co-author of a handbook on writing. She has also written numerous articles, essays, short stories, and profiles. She has contributed to the “On Being” blog of American Public Radio, is co-author of two research articles on narrative medicine, and is a Pushcart Prize nominee. Small has presented her work at numerous regional and national conferences. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

Atomic Moms
One Bad Mother Host Theresa Thorn on Career Shifts and Gender Exploration

Atomic Moms

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 33:44


Theresa Thorn, host of the beloved “One Bad Mother” comedy podcast and mom of 3, joins us to celebrate her glorious new children’s book It Feels Good To Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity, illustrated by Noah Grigni.In this episode, Ellie geeks out over how Theresa has co-hosted over 300 episodes of One Bad Mother, how she keeps the love alive with her high-school sweetheart turned husband, American Public Radio show host and Maximum Fun founder Jesse Thorn, and all that she has learned exploring gender with her children, including her daughter who identifies as transgender and her son who loves everything B-O-Y.I can’t wait for all of you to check out the sweetness that is: It Feels Good To Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity.Xx Ellie KnausRather Listen on the Go? : Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SpotifySpecial thanks to Owen O’Neill, our NYC sound engineer, and Jeremy Turner for our original theme composition.Join our Instagram, Facebook, and Facebook community.

Mr. Wigglys Moist N Happy Friendship Garden
106 - American Public Radio

Mr. Wigglys Moist N Happy Friendship Garden

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 29:06


This month we get trapped in a mineshaft, visit some hobos, plot a deadly surprise party and suffer through a pledge drive. Plus Zagron goes on a date and Pop Machine extolls the virtues of the simple life.

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Highpocracy
Highpocracy On the Road: Audition

Highpocracy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019 56:22


Money corrupts. That's just a fact. But you know what money can't corrupt? Public radio. Because they don't have any. We're teaming American Public Radio to bring you the freshest, harshest, most incisive solutions to systemic problems the world has ever seen. We power through the importance of providing schools with steady access to natural gas, how your utility company can protect you for bears, and why it's absolutely vital that every American keep an emergency supply of eel porn. Plus: we visit one really shitty fountain.

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Everything Band Podcast
Episode 95 - Viet Cuong

Everything Band Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 53:18


Acclaimed young composer Viet Cuong joins the show to share his thoughts about band music, his work as a composer, and how growing up in the Lassiter band helped him fit in and find his place in the world. Topics: 
Viet’s background and how he got his start as a musician, percussionist, and composer. How band and music helped Viet “find his place” in the world and the importance of band as a place where kids who are struggling to feel accepted have a place where they can fit in and grow. Growing up in the legendary Lassiter Band Program under the baton of Alfred Watkins. Thought about what band directors can do to support young musicians who are writing music or want to become composers. Thoughts about academic music, new music for band, and some insights into building design at Princeton. The Blue Dot Collective Links: Viet Cuong, Composer The Blue Dot Collective Cuong: Diamond Tide Cuong: Moth Stravinsky: Rite of Spring Biography: Called “alluring” and “wildly inventive” by The New York Times, the “ingenious” and “knockout” (Times Union) music of Viet Cuong (b. 1990) has been performed on six continents by musicians and ensembles such as Sō Percussion, Eighth Blackbird, Alarm Will Sound, Sandbox Percussion, the PRISM Quartet, JACK Quartet, Gregory Oakes, Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra, Albany Symphony, Jacksonville Symphony, and Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, among many others. Viet’s music has been featured in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Library of Congress, Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, Aspen Music Festival, New Music Gathering, Boston GuitarFest, International Double Reed Society Conference, US Navy Band International Saxophone Symposium, and on American Public Radio’s Performance Today. He also enjoys composing for the wind ensemble medium, and his works for winds have amassed over one hundred performances by conservatory and university ensembles worldwide, including at Midwest, WASBE, and CBDNA conferences. Viet holds the Curtis Institute of Music’s Daniel W. Dietrich II Composition Fellowship as an Artist Diploma student of David Ludwig and Jennifer Higdon. Viet received his MFA from Princeton University as a Naumburg and Roger Sessions Fellow, and he is currently finishing his PhD there. At Princeton he studied with Steve Mackey, Donnacha Dennehy, Dan Trueman, Dmitri Tymoczko, Paul Lansky, and Louis Andriessen. Viet holds Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, where he studied with Pulitzer Prize-winner Kevin Puts and Oscar Bettison. While at Peabody, he received the Peabody Alumni Award (the Valedictorian honor) and the Gustav Klemm Award for excellence in composition. Viet has been a fellow at the Mizzou International Composers Festival, Eighth Blackbird Creative Lab, Cabrillo Festival’s Young Composer Workshop, Copland House’s CULTIVATE emerging composers workshop, and was also a scholarship student at the Aspen, Bowdoin, and Lake Champlain music festivals. Additionally, he has received artist residencies from Yaddo, Copland House, Ucross Foundation, and Atlantic Center for the Arts (under Melinda Wagner, 2012 and Christopher Theofanidis, 2014). Viet is a recipient of the Barlow Endowment Commission, Copland House Residency Award, ASCAP Morton Gould Composers Award, Suzanne and Lee Ettelson Composers Award, Theodore Presser Foundation Music Award, Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra Call for Scores, Cortona Prize, New York Youth Symphony First Music Commission, Boston GuitarFest Composition Competition, and Walter Beeler Memorial Prize, among others. In addition, he received honorable mentions in the Harvey Gaul Composition Competition and two consecutive ASCAP/CBDNA Frederick Fennell Prizes. Scholarships include the Evergreen House Foundation scholarship at Peabody, a 2010 Susan and Ford Schumann Merit Scholarship from the Aspen Music Festival and School, and the 2011 Bachrach Memorial Gift from the Bowdoin International Music Festival.

The Science of Success
You’ve Been Learning All Wrong - Making Knowledge Stick with Peter Brown

The Science of Success

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 51:05


In this episode we discuss a highly counter-intuitive approach to learning that flies in the face of the way you think you should learn and how it might transform your learning process. We explore several powerful, evidence based learning strategies that you can start to apply right now in your life, we explain why you should focus on getting knowledge out of your brain instead of into it (and what, exactly, that means), we share a number of powerful memory strategies you can use to super charge your brain - and much more with our guest Peter Brown. Peter Brown is a best-selling author and novelist. He is the author of five books including Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning. Peter’s work turns traditional learning techniques on their head and draws from recent discoveries in cognitive psychology to offer concrete techniques for becoming a more productive learner. His work has been featured in The New York Times, American Public Radio, The New Yorker, and more!What teaching and learning strategies lead to better retention of material?The non-intuitive approach to learning that flies in the face of the way you think you should learnThe act of wrestling with knowledge and material is what actually builds learning that sticks3 Big ideas from Brian’s research (1) It's about getting the knowledge out of your head, not getting it in(2) When learning is easy it doesn’t stick. You have to challenge yourself.(3) Intuition leads us astray. We think that simple repeated practice makes it easier to learn, but that may not be the case. You can’t rely on learning that feels constructive. How does memory get stored? How can your lack of understanding about this lead to worse learning strategies?The more connections you make to existing knowledge, the more you are likely to remember something The more complex knowledge that you build and develop the more you can develop complex mental models for explaining and understanding realityVisual markers, memory palaces and mnemonic devices can be very powerful memory techniques They are not about learning, but rather ORGANIZING what you’ve already learned The key to learning is to put ideas in your own words, to digest them, play with them, and think about the application of them - not just to review the text or information you’ve already read. The “forgetting curve” is a mental model that helps interrupt your pattern of forgetting things - and remembering them at just the right time  Mass practice vs mixed practice - and why the feeling of improvement may be misleading your learning efforts Mental effort and persistence towards a learning goal help build deeper memories - literally change the physical structure of your brain and lead to better and richer memories Homework: Look back at your own life and the things that you’ve tackled that were a struggle, and yet you became good at it - use these as examples for how this strategy can work Homework: Read about the science of learning in generalHomework: Create flash card sets or quizzes for things you want to memorize (even if you aren’t a student)  in order to TEST yourself. Practice retrieving information, over and over again. The retrieval is key! Only by doing it can you be confident you know how to do it. Self testing, space it out, and come back later to do it again.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crunches & Cosmos
Find Your Trainer and Armourbox--A Quick Guide of Two Cool Services

Crunches & Cosmos

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 25:30


Two Great Women's Fitness Resources—Find Your Trainer and Armourbox Hi there, today on Crunches and Cosmos you're going to hear all about an online service called Find Your Trainer that'll help you do just that—find a personal trainer.  I'm going to explain how it works and tell you what I think.  And I'll also be going more into detail about the workout gear subscription program called Armourbox by Under Armour. *Warning>>There is one instance where a curse word is used in this episode.  Please keep this in mind if there are children in the room when you're listening.  In episode three I gave an overview of 5 different workout clothes subscription programs and over the next few episodes I'm going to break each of them down in a little more detail. By the end of today's episode you'll know if either of these services will help you in your exercise program. And I'll also share the name of 2 podcasts I found recently that you might want to tune it to and make sure you stick around for my positive tip of the day (find out what it has to do with McDonald's coffee)…   *Please subscribe to the Crunches & Cosmos podcast!  It doesn't cost a thing!  Just click on the circle icon (with the 3 dots) in the player above.  By subscribing you'll get a notice whenever a new episode drops!  Thank you!  You're listening to the Crunches & Cosmos Podcast where I simplify women's fitness by helping you figure out which fitness programs and products are right for you.  I break down all the different pieces of your fitness routine (from your mindset  to your equipment and programs) with information and genuine reviews so that you can decide what exercisey stuff is perfect for you. And why?? Because I truly believe that exercise will make every woman's life better. I'm Mickie and today's episode is brought to you by One Strong Southern Girl.com. So, who am I and why should you care what I have to say about women's fitness anyway? That's a great question! I'm a medical professional, former personal trainer and lifelong fitness enthusiast.  I worked out at a gym for almost 10 years and transitioned into home exercise exclusively over the last 15 years or so (after I had my first child).  I've run 2 Tough Mudders and a bunch of ½ marathons and have tried a ton of different fitness products, services and styles of exercise. And I guess because I've found a way to make exercise such a permanent part of my life I've always had other women ask me for fitness advice and I LOVE that I can help. So, I'm always looking for new ways to make exercise more interesting and fun for myself and all the women around me. A few years ago I started a women's fitness blog (One Strong Southern Girl) and was so excited and humbled by the feedback that I expanded my business in a few different ways and this podcast is one of them.  Because not everyone has time to read an article about a service on line but I can reach them with this podcast. And remember if you're here listening to me then you're a part of the team and I'd love to hear from you. If you stumble on a cool exercise service or product please contact me and tell me what you love about it. (You can email me at ccpodast@onestrongsoutherngirl.com) Please help me help other women make exercise a permanent part of their life.   So, before we talk about exercise stuff I wanted to share two cool podcasts with you. Limetown Ten years ago, over three hundred men, women and children disappeared from a small town in Tennessee, never to be heard from again. In this podcast, American Public Radio reporter Lia Haddock asks the question once more, "What happened to the people of Limetown?" This is a fictional story that'll hook you right from the start. Missing Richard Simmons On February 15, 2014, fitness guru Richard Simmons disappeared. He stopped teaching his regular exercise class at Slimmons, cut off his closest friends, and removed himself from the public eye after decades as one of the most accessible celebrities in the world. Nobody has heard from him - and no one knows why he left. Filmmaker Dan Taberski was a Slimmons regular and a friend of Richard's. Missing Richard Simmons is Dan's search for Richard - and the deeper he digs, the stranger it gets. This isn't a new podcast but I loved it.  The information about Richard Simmons is pretty fascinating.  It's worth listening to. So let's talk about some exercise stuff… Some of the following links are affiliate links.  If you use one of my links to purchase something it helps support my business.  Thank you! (No hard feelings if you don't.)  You can get more information about that here. Find Your Trainer What is Find Your Trainer? An online service that matches your fitness goals and location with a personal trainer who'll come to you (work, park, home, hotel, etc.) to help you exercise.   How much is Find Your Trainer and how do I pay? The trainers start at $37/session and vary depending on the number of sessions you buy. Each trainer's prices are listed in their profile. You schedule and pay your trainer online.  There's no membership or service fee to use Find Your Trainer.   How long are the sessions? 55-60 minutes   Will I need to provide any equipment? No, the trainers will provide you with any equipment that's needed.   Can the trainers work with me at my gym? Yes, if the gym allows outside trainers.   Can I train with a partner or friends? Yes! The rate for partner training (two people) is 1.5x the trainer's normal rate. For groups of three to six people, the rate is 2x the normal rate. If you're interested in either, just send an email to contact@getfyt.com and we'll help get you set up!   So, I haven't actually signed up for this service myself but it looks like a great idea if you feel like you need a personal trainer. ✔And I'd recommend you check out the Crunches and Cosmos podcast episode 4 (Do you Need a Personal Trainer? A Simple Guide to Help You Figure it Out) before you sign up. Now I'm going to move on to one of my favorite topics…workout clothes subscription services. I belong to 5 different programs—Armourbox is the newest one and when I recorded episode 3 (Workout Clothes Subscription Programs--Here's Why You Might Want to Sign Up) I'd only been in the program for a couple of months.  Now, I've been in the program long enough to feel like I can talk about it more in depth.   Armourbox What is Armourbox? ArmourBox is the workout clothes subscription box program by Under Armour.   How does it work? You fill out a style survey and then Under Armour sends you 4-6 items of gear based on your unique exercise preferences.  You have 7 days to try everything on (from the comfort of your own house) and send back what you don't want to keep. Under Armour recycles their shipping box so anything you don't keep goes back in the original box and you slap on the return label and sticker to seal the box and drop it off at the post office. You'll get your shipment every 30, 60 or 90 days.  You decide that when you sign up and you can change it whenever you want to.   How much is ArmourBox? ArmourBox is completely FREE! There are no style fees or shipping charges in Under Armour's subscription box program! This makes it unique from every other fitness subscription box program out there that I'm aware of today. The only thing you'll pay for are the items you keep. And if you decide to keep all of the items in your shipment then you'll get 20% off the total price.   The best things about Armourbox (and how it stands out from the pack of other fitness subscription boxes) 7 days to try everything on  (most programs give you 5 days) No service, styling or membership fees (I don't know any other program that does that, most of them charge you a styling fee of at least $25/month whether you keep anything or not) Shoes and more…! (not many programs will send you shoes and other gear besides workout apparel)   My positive tip of the day… So, pay it forward…literally.  Buys someone else's meal the next time you're in a drive through line.   Thank you for being here! Remember if you want to see my real life you can on my Instagram stories. And please join my email list.  Just go to my website and sign up.  I don't email that much and you can unsubscribe if I start to annoy you.  But it gives me a way to directly speak to women like me who want to be fit in this busy life we're all living.   SHOW NOTES & LINKS My full post about Armourbox Find your trainer website  Limetown Podcast Missing Richard Simmons     Additional Important links: Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!  It costs zero dollars! Email me your questions and comments.  I love hearing from you! ccpodcast@onestrongsoutherngirl.com Crunches & Cosmos is brought to you by OneStrongSouthernGirl.com Connect with me: One Strong Southern Girl on Instagram One Strong Southern Girl on Facebook   Until next time, Life is complicated.  Fitness doesn't have to be. You're a warrior. Believe it.

Sounds Good with Branden Harvey
Grace Bonney — Building Communities with Curiosity

Sounds Good with Branden Harvey

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 44:52


Founder of Design Sponge, Grace Bonney, believes that curiosity allows you to find deeper meaning inside whatever community you’ve found yourself in. This belief has altered her life in profound and impactful ways ever since she started building her own business. Grace Bonney’s blog, Design Sponge, attracts over 1 million readers per day while focusing on the creative community, with the goal of making the art and design world personal. Previously, Grace was a contributing editor at Domino and House & Garden and freelanced with top publications like New York Home, Food & Wine, In Style, New York Magazine, and more. Grace has been a featured guest on Good Morning America, The Martha Stewart Show, and American Public Radio and has been a keynote speaker with a wide variety of organizations. She has published two best-selling books, Design Sponge at Home and In the Company of Women — and just released her newest project: a magazine called Good Company. In this conversation, Branden and Grace dive deep into her process of building her business and why there is power in curiosity, inclusivity, and embracing our differences. Ultimately, they’ll highlight why curiosity without judging ourselves for not knowing the answers makes our communities better. soundsgoodpodcast.com/gracebonney

Sean of the South
The Andy Griffith Show | Sean of the South

Sean of the South

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2018 23:58


Sean tells a story about his blue-collar father, the day he took him to work, and a black-and-white portable television. Music by Red Cedar Review.

Sean of the South
A Common Man | Sean of the South

Sean of the South

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2017 28:57


Sean delivers a story about grandfathers, wartime, and the most famous Hollywood cowboy that ever lived. With music by the Red Cedar Review.

Sean of the South
The Angel of Christmas | Sean of the South

Sean of the South

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2017 27:08


Sean of the South's first Christmas special—whatever that means. Sean sings a beloved carol, then delivers a story about Christmas and eighteen-wheelers. Live, from the Luverne United Methodist Church. With music by the Red Cedar Review, and carols on the classical guitar by Alex Barnett.

Sean of the South
O Little Town | Sean of the South

Sean of the South

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 22:22


Armed with a nothing but a guitar, Sean Dietrich sings a beloved carol, then delivers a story about childhood loss, and the small-town people who make life beautiful.

Sean of the South
I'll Be Home for Christmas | Sean of the South

Sean of the South

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 23:38


Christmas potlucks, Methodists, fried chicken, and Santa Claus. Sean delivers a story about an unexpected visitor for the holidays. Music by the Mobile Children Singing Choir.

Marta On The Move Podcast- Hosted by Marta Napoleone Mazzoni
Rico Gagliano - Dinner Party Download Episode 88 Marta On The Move Podcast

Marta On The Move Podcast- Hosted by Marta Napoleone Mazzoni

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2017 78:36


#88 Rico Gagliano Rico Gagliano is creator, and co host of Dinner Party Download, and I was lucky enough to snag him as he was passing through Pittsburgh to chill with me for a podcast session.  This meant a lot to me, guys.  Dinner Party Download was one of two podcasts (Nerdist being the other), that inspired me to start my own show. I love DPD, and still listen to this day (If you don't you are a fool). It is a delightful, cultural blend, that has everything you want out of a podcast.  Jokes, icebreakers, celebrity guests, music choices, cuisine, and etiquette all surrounding a dinner party. So what happens when you get two podcasters in a room together?  A lot of awesome conversation, and that is what you are going to get right here.  Rico Gagliano has worked in public radio for over a decade, so the guy knows how to speak, and has ties to  our beloved Pittsburgh.  He attended Pitt for Film Studies, wrote for Pittsburgh City Paper, and the Post Gazette.  After that, Rico moved on to be a reporter for "Marketplace".  His pieces have also been heard on All Things Considered, The Savy Traveler, and Weekend America.  Rico continues to write works for The Wall Street Journal and Dwell Magazine.  Dinner Party Download was created with Rico teamed up with co host Brendan Newnam. These two secretly recorded episodes for their idea late at night at the studio. It later got picked up by American Public Radio, and we are all excited that it did. Rico and Brendan are also releasing their first book "Brunch Is Hell" soon, and I cannot wait to pick up a copy when it releases.  My Marta dream is to team up for a live episode, preferably at The Magic Castle.  ( Yes, I can't stop talking about it) One can dream, my friends, one can dream ;)  Tune in. Topics discussed- Their new book- "Brunch Is Hell" How the Dinner Party Download Podcast was born The worst etiquette advice from Mel Brooks The story of Elaine Stritch grifting public radio- (Hilarious) The Magic Castle in LA ( Still talking about it) What it's like working with Kai Ryssdal How Dinner Party Download live events have evolved over the years Editing tips for podcasters The drunkest band Marta has ever seen play What's on Rico's mixtape What goes into the post production of their podcast Rewatching the movie Culigula-Yes or No? How to host the perfect dinner party Rico's ideal dinner party and much, much more. Marta On The Move is now on Patreon!  You too can support her awesomely, oddball show. This episode is sponsored by Levity.  Pittsburgh's premier sensory deprivation experience.  All listeners get $5 off their floats with code "Marta"    

Business Matters
What Will the World Make of New US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson?

Business Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2016 55:49


As President-elect Donald Trump confirms the Chief Executive of Exxon Mobil, Rex Tillerson, as his choice for US secretary of state and the former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to lead the Energy Department, we look at the implications of the appointments, for both the United States and the rest of the world. Professor James Goldgeier is Dean of the School of International Service at American University in Washington DC and gave us his thoughts. Also in the programme, the BBC's Coletta Smith reports from Reykjavik, Iceland, on the country's place at the head of a global league table for gender equality. Plus we hear from Bill Gates who has just launched his latest start-up - a billion-dollar project to turn good clean energy ideas into successful money-making schemes. It's called Breakthrough Energy Ventures - and he talked about it with David Brancaccio of Marketplace on American Public Radio. As US debt approaches the $20trillion mark within weeks, possibly days, of Donald Trump's arrival in the White House, we discuss why this matters and the impact of excessive debt on the global economy. And they may be an aphrodisiac, but oysters certainly aren't seducing some of the locals on Rhode Island where public land is being turned into oyster farms. Marketplace's Andy Uhler went there to check it out. Andy joins us throughout the programme alongside Lingling Wei who China correspondent for the Wall Street Journal in Beijing. (Picture: Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson speaks as he and other top oil and gas industry executives testify during a Senate Finance Committee Credit: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)

Limetown
A statement from American Public Radio

Limetown

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2015 1:31


Senior Vice President Gina Purri of American Public Radio releases a statement about reporter Lia Haddock’s previous broadcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Sonic Society
Episode 443- Visitations from Mars

The Sonic Society

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2015 51:09


The phenomenal 40th anniversary love letter to War of the Worlds is written and produced by the brilliantly inventive Steve Bellinger and our feature tonight after its 1978 premiere on American Public Radio. With thanks to Captain Radio, Jack and David present this classic on the week of World Audio Drama Day. May we all live love and listen faithfully

Limetown
Episode 2: Winona

Limetown

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2015 25:14


American Public Radio journalist Lia Haddock shares the first interview in recorded history with a survivor from Limetown. Order the Limetown novel now at http://book.limetown.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Limetown
Episode 1: What We Know

Limetown

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2015 33:01 Very Popular


Ten years ago, over three hundred men, women and children disappeared from a small town in Tennessee, never to be heard from again. In this podcast, American Public Radio reporter Lia Haddock asks the question once more, "What happened to the people of Limetown?" Order the Limetown novel now at http://book.limetown.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman
CW 543 FBF - Rapidly Rising Costs of Business in China with Shaun Rein Author of “The End of Cheap China”

Creating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2015 57:36


Originally aired as CW 252 Despite popular belief, China is no longer a cheap place to do business with labor costs and real estate costs soaring. Join Jason Hartman as he interviews Shaun Rein, author of The End of Cheap China and Managing Director of China Market Research Group in Shanghai, about debunking common myths, such as China is stealing U.S. jobs. Many companies have begun doing business in China, due to what Shaun refers to as “capitalism on steroids.” Labor costs have increased in China to the tune of around 20 percent, and the government is trying to increase wages yearly over the next five years. Another factor affecting manufacturing costs over time is that fewer of the younger generation wants to be employed in manufacturing jobs, wanting to realize their white class dreams. China is also pushing middle class development to offset the manufacturing issue. Shaun Rein is the Managing Director of CMR, the world's leading strategic market intelligence firm. He is one of the world's recognized thought leaders on strategy consulting. He is a columnist for Forbes on Leadership, Marketing, and China and for BusinessWeek's Asia Insight section. He is often featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Harvard Business Review, The Economist, The Financial Times, Newsweek International, Bloomberg, Time, and the New York Times. He is regularly interviewed by American Public Radio's Marketplace and NPR. He frequently appears to deliver commentary on CNBC's Squawk Box, Bloomberg TV, CBS News, and CNN International TV. Before founding CMR, he was the Chief of Research for venture capital firm Inter-Asia Venture Management. He also was the Managing Director, Country Head China for e-learning software company WebCT where he also ran the company's Taiwan and South Korean operations. He also served as the Assistant Director of the Center for East Asian Research at McGill University. He earned his Master's degree from Harvard University focused on China's economy and received a BA Honors from McGill University.

American Monetary Association
AMA 48 - "The End of Cheap China" with Shaun Rein

American Monetary Association

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2013 36:28


Despite popular belief, China is no longer a cheap place to do business with labor costs and real estate costs soaring. Join Jason Hartman as he interviews Shaun Rein, author of The End of Cheap China and Managing Director of China Market Research Group in Shanghai, about debunking common myths, such as China is stealing U.S. jobs. Many companies have begun doing business in China, due to what Shaun refers to as “capitalism on steroids.”  Tune into www.JasonHartman.com for more details. Labor costs have increased in China to the tune of around 20 percent, and the government is trying to increase wages yearly over the next five years. Another factor affecting manufacturing costs over time is that fewer of the younger generation wants to be employed in manufacturing jobs, wanting to realize their white class dreams. China is also pushing middle class development to offset the manufacturing issue.Shaun Rein is the Managing Director of CMR, the world's leading strategic market intelligence firm. He is one of the world's recognized thought leaders on strategy consulting. He is a columnist for Forbes on Leadership, Marketing, and China and for BusinessWeek's Asia Insight section. He is often featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Harvard Business Review, The Economist, The Financial Times, Newsweek International, Bloomberg, Time, and the New York Times. He is regularly interviewed by American Public Radio's Marketplace and NPR. He frequently appears to deliver commentary on CNBC's Squawk Box, Bloomberg TV, CBS News, and CNN International TV. Before founding CMR, he was the Chief of Research for venture capital firm Inter-Asia Venture Management. He also was the Managing Director, Country Head China for e-learning software company WebCT where he also ran the company's Taiwan and South Korean operations. He also served as the Assistant Director of the Centre for East Asian Research at McGill University. He earned his Master's degree from Harvard University focused on China's economy and received a BA Honours from McGill University.

The Game Changer
Debra Kaye- Red Thread Thinking: Weaving Together Connections... on EGG Live!

The Game Changer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2013 39:00


This on demand audio series is a part of the Executive Girlfriends Group Vignette Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Debra Kaye. The original live interview was 4/19/13. Create products and services your consumers can't pass up--without the high cost of development. Debra Kaye explodes conventional thinking about innovation and provides an approach that anyone or any business can use to expose the crucial links among observations, experiences, facts, and feelings that on the surface do not seem related--but are--to uncover fresh, brilliant insights. In Red Thread Thinking, Kaye shows you how to weave originality from disparate information and turn it into a product or service that can shake up the marketplace--and your business. A mold-breaking system, Red Thread Thinking sharpens your innovation skills and can assist in problem solving, whether preparing a talk, pitching a project to your colleagues and boss, managing staff in a more productive way, or taking business to a new level. Debra Kaye is a global innovation and trends expert specializing in brand strategy and innovation for consumer businesses. Her clients have included Apple, Mars, Colgate, McDonald's, American Express, Kimberly-Clark and many more. A frequent commentator on American Public Radio's "Marketplace" and contributor to Fast Company, she is partner at the innovation consultancy Lucule and former CEO of TBWAItaly. Debra's website is http://www.luculeconsulting.com/ To order her book click HERE For more information about the Executive Girlfriends' Group see: http://www.executivegirlfriendsgroup.com

Special Needs Talk Radio
The Inclusive Class

Special Needs Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2012 30:14


Terri Mauro and Nicole Eredics  Guest:   Robert Rummel Hudson   Experiences with Inclusive Education   Robert Rummel-Hudson's memoir, Schuyler’s Monster: A Father’s Journey with His Wordless Daughter, tells the story of raising a little girl with a disability and learning to become the father she needs. It was published in February 2008 by St. Martin's Press and was released in trade paperback in January 2009. In February 2008, Rummel-Hudson's article about Schuyler, “Love Beyond Words,” was published in Good Housekeeping. Schuyler’s Monster was positively reviewed in People and was excerpted in Wondertime in March 2008. He and his family have been featured on American Public Radio’s "Weekend America", WFAA’s "Good Morning Texas" and KERA’s "Think with Krys Boyd".

Special Needs Talk Radio
The Inclusive Class

Special Needs Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2012 30:14


Terri Mauro and Nicole Eredics  Guest:   Robert Rummel Hudson   Experiences with Inclusive Education   Robert Rummel-Hudson's memoir, Schuyler’s Monster: A Father’s Journey with His Wordless Daughter, tells the story of raising a little girl with a disability and learning to become the father she needs. It was published in February 2008 by St. Martin's Press and was released in trade paperback in January 2009. In February 2008, Rummel-Hudson's article about Schuyler, “Love Beyond Words,” was published in Good Housekeeping. Schuyler’s Monster was positively reviewed in People and was excerpted in Wondertime in March 2008. He and his family have been featured on American Public Radio’s "Weekend America", WFAA’s "Good Morning Texas" and KERA’s "Think with Krys Boyd".

LA Review of Books
LARB Podcast #6: Rob Schmitz and Angilee Shah (Part 1)

LA Review of Books

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2012 31:29


Rob Schmitz is the Shanghai bureau chief foe American Public Radio's Marketplace. he broke the story about Mike Daisey, showing that Daisey's reporting on Chinese factory workers for This American Life was full of fabrication. He talks about that story, about reporting in China, and the problems trying to understand the vast, rapidly changing country.

KUCI: Privacy Piracy
Mari Frank Interviews Robert Ellis Smith, Journalist and Publisher of the Privacy Journal

KUCI: Privacy Piracy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2010


Robert Ellis Smith is a journalist who uses his training as an attorney to report on the individual's right to privacy. Since 1974, he has published Privacy Journal, a monthly newsletter on privacy in a computer age based in Providence, R.I. Smith is a frequent speaker, writer, and Congressional witness on privacy issues and has compiled a clearinghouse of information on the subject: computer data banks, credit and medical records, the Internet, electronic surveillance, the law of privacy, and physical and psychological privacy. Smith is the author of Ben Franklin's Web Site: Privacy and Curiosity from Plymouth Rock to the Internet (2004), the first and only published history of privacy in the U.S. He is also the author of Our Vanishing Privacy (1993), The Law of Privacy Explained (1993), Privacy: How to Protect What's Left of It; Workrights, a book describing individual rights in the work place; and The Big Brother Book of Lists. Privacy Journal also publishes Compilation of State and Federal Privacy Laws, Celebrities and Privacy (2006), and War Stories, a collection of anecdotes on privacy invasions. The New York Times said Smith "sounds the alarm about maintaining freedom and privacy in the computer age" and called him "a principled critic." Privacy Journal is "a privacy watchdog," according to Time magazine. Smith has been asked to write the definitive statement on privacy in the last two editions of The World Book Encyclopedia. He has appeared on all three network morning news programs, as well as "Face the Nation," "Nightline," and "All Things Considered." He has been a regular commentator on "Marketplace" on American Public Radio. Smith writes a regular column on the popular Web site forbes.com. From 1970 to 1973, Smith was the assistant director of the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Prior to that, he had nine years of experience as a news reporter and editor with the Detroit Free Press, Trenton Times, The Southern Courier, and Newsday. He has taught at Harvard College, University of Maryland, Emerson College, and Brown University. A 1962 graduate of Harvard College, Smith received his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1976. He served as a member of the District of Columbia Human Rights Commission until 1986. In 1997, Vice President Gore named him to the Civil Liberties Panel of the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security. From 1996 to 2002, he served as vice chair of the Coastal Resources Management Council, which protects the 400 miles of Rhode Island coastline. In 2004 he was elected to the Town Council of Block Island, R.I.

KUCI: Privacy Piracy
Mari Frank Interviews Robert Ellis Smith, Journalist and Publisher of the Privacy Journal

KUCI: Privacy Piracy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2009


Robert Ellis Smith is a journalist who uses his training as an attorney to report on the individual's right to privacy. Since 1974, he has published Privacy Journal, a monthly newsletter on privacy in a computer age based in Providence, R.I. Smith is a frequent speaker, writer, and Congressional witness on privacy issues and has compiled a clearinghouse of information on the subject: computer data banks, credit and medical records, the Internet, electronic surveillance, the law of privacy, and physical and psychological privacy. Smith is the author of Ben Franklin's Web Site: Privacy and Curiosity from Plymouth Rock to the Internet (Spring 2000), the first and only published history of privacy in the U.S. He is also the author of Our Vanishing Privacy (1993), The Law of Privacy Explained (1993), Privacy: How to Protect What's Left of It; Workrights, a book describing individual rights in the work place; and The Big Brother Book of Lists. Privacy Journal also publishes Compilation of State and Federal Privacy Laws, Celebrities and Privacy, and War Stories, a collection of anecdotes on privacy invasions. The New York Times said Smith "sounds the alarm about maintaining freedom and privacy in the computer age" and called him "a principled critic." Privacy Journal is "a privacy watchdog," according to Time, and "the paper of record for lawyers and others interested in privacy rights," according to U.S. News and World Report. Smith, has been asked to write the definitive statement on privacy in the last two editions of The World Book Encyclopedia. He has appeared on all three network morning news programs, as well as "Face the Nation," "Nightline," and "All Things Considered." He has been a regular commentator on "Marketplace" on American Public Radio. WWW.PRIVACYJOURNAL.NET

KUCI: Privacy Piracy
Mari Frank Interviews Robert Smith, Publisher Privacy Journal

KUCI: Privacy Piracy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2007


Robert Ellis Smith is a journalist who uses his training as an attorney to report on the individual's right to privacy. Since 1974, he has published Privacy Journal, a monthly newsletter on privacy in a computer age based in Providence, R.I. Smith is a frequent speaker, writer, and Congressional witness on privacy issues and has compiled a clearinghouse of information on the subject: computer data banks, credit and medical records, the Internet, electronic surveillance, the law of privacy, and physical and psychological privacy. Smith is the author of Ben Franklin's Web Site: Privacy and Curiosity from Plymouth Rock to the Internet (Spring 2000), the first and only published history of privacy in the U.S. He is also the author of Our Vanishing Privacy (1993), The Law of Privacy Explained (1993), Privacy: How to Protect What's Left of It; Workrights, a book describing individual rights in the work place; and The Big Brother Book of Lists. Privacy Journal also publishes Compilation of State and Federal Privacy Laws, Celebrities and Privacy, and War Stories, a collection of anecdotes on privacy invasions. The New York Times said Smith "sounds the alarm about maintaining freedom and privacy in the computer age" and called him "a principled critic." Privacy Journal is "a privacy watchdog," according to Time, and "the paper of record for lawyers and others interested in privacy rights," according to U.S. News and World Report. Smith, 64, has been asked to write the definitive statement on privacy in the last two editions of The World Book Encyclopedia. He has appeared on all three network morning news programs, as well as "Face the Nation," "Nightline," and "All Things Considered." He has been a regular commentator on "Marketplace" on American Public Radio. From 1970 to 1973, Smith was the assistant director of the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Prior to that, he had nine years of experience as a news reporter and editor with the Detroit Free Press, Trenton Times, The Southern Courier, and Newsday. A 1962 graduate of Harvard College, Smith received his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1976. He served as a member of the District of Columbia Human Rights Commission until 1986. In 1997, Vice President Gore named him to the Civil Liberties Panel of the White House Commission on Aviation Safety and Security. From 1996 to 2002, he served as vice chair of the Coastal Resources Management Council, which protects the 400 miles of Rhode Island coastline. In 2004 he was elected to the Town Council of Block Island, R.I.