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Welcome to Season 6 of Fostering Change! Following 220 amazing episodes, we are so excited for what's to come this season. We have special and moving guests, and throughout the season we are inviting some of Comfort Cases' friends to co-host episodes with Rob Scheer. That includes today's episode, as we are so lucky to have Rita Soronen, CEO of the Dave Thomas Center for Adoption join Rob to interview our first guest of the season, Andrew Bridge, author of The Child Catcher: A Fight for Justice & Truth. If you have a suggestion for a guest, or questions or comments about today's episode, please reach out to us at info@comfortcases.org.About today's first episode of our new season: Rob and Rita have a riveting conversation with Andrew Bridge - about his time in foster care, and the battles he has fought for youth in foster care. His new book, The Child Catcher, is the true story of the fight to rescue the children confined to a violent and secretive institution in the rural South.Proceeds from the book will go to CASA National, State, and local county chapters. Buyers should go to AndrewBridgeAuthor.com and select the CASA chapter of their choice, and 50% of pre-sale royalties will go there.More About Andrew: Andrew spent 11 years in Los Angeles County foster care. After aging out, unlike so many in foster care he made it to college: Wesleyan University, and then graduated from Harvard Law School and was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship. He began his legal career representing children against the State of Alabama, where his work resulted in the closure of one of the country's most notorious psychiatric institutions, the Eufaula Adolescent Center. Returning to Los Angeles, he became CEO of The Alliance for Children's Rights, representing children in the foster care system where he grew up. Andrew is the co-founder of National Adoption Day and New Village Girls Academy for pregnant and parenting teens. As Chair of Los Angeles County's Blue Ribbon Task Force, he called for an end to the disproportionate removal of Black babies from their mothers. His memoir Hope's Boy was a New York Times bestseller and Washington Post Best Book of the Year. Most recently, he was a member of the executive management team for Illinois DCFS, and with Arizona as his home, he now serves on the Arizona Foster Care Review Board. His second book about that fight against Alabama, The Child Catcher, will be released in September. To find out more about Andrew, please follow him on social media:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/andrew.bridge.9041/InstagramandrewbridgejdTwitter/X@AndrewBridgeJDThreadsAndrewBridgejd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mann talks Child Abuse Prevention Month, upcoming Hands Around the Courthouse events in Monmouth and Galesburg, signs to be on the lookout for, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
Former Gov. Dennis Daugaard started the Blue Ribbon Task Force to analyze South Dakota teacher pay. We examine the history, recommendations and legacy of its findings.
EPISODE 1786: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Abby Smith Rumsey, author of MEMORY, EDITED, about what we should remember and what we should forget about historyAbby Smith Rumsey is an intellectual and cultural historian. She focuses on the impact of information technologies on perceptions of history, time, and identity, the nature of evidence, and the changing roles of libraries and archives. Her most recent book is When We Are No More: How Digital Memory is Shaping our Future (2016). Rumsey served as director of the Scholarly Communication Institute at the University of Virginia; Director of Programs at the Council on Library and Information Resources; and manager of programs relating to preservation of and access to cultural heritage collections at the Library of Congress. She served on the National Science Foundation's Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Economics of Digital Preservation and Access; the American Council of Learned Societies' Commission on the Cyberinfrastructure for the Humanities and Social Sciences; and the Library of Congress's National Digital Information Infrastructure Program. Board service includes: Chair, the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences; the Radcliffe Institute's Schlesinger Library Advisory Council; the Stanford University Library Advisory Committee; the Society of Architectural Historians; the Rare Book School at the University of Virginia; and the Harvard Board of Overseers Committee to Visit the Harvard University Library. Rumsey received a BA from Harvard College and MA and PhD in Russian and intellectual history from Harvard University.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.
The sudden loss of our dear friend Bob Saget January 9, 2022, was not only a terrible loss for those of us who knew and loved him, but the entire scleroderma community. Motivated by the passing of his sister, Gay, at the age of 47 in 1994 from systemic sclerosis, Bob devoted the rest of his life to raising awareness of the disease and funding for scleroderma research. He was a long-time board member of the Scleroderma Research Foundation. Since Bob can no longer be a champion for this cause, we want to do what we can to keep his torch going.Guests:Kelly Rizzo is a dear friend, Bob Saget's wife, and a native Chicagoan who now also calls Los Angeles home who is the multi-media / rocker-chic personality behind Eat Travel Rock. Kelly is host of "Eat Travel Rock TV," the award-winning on-demand entertainment series where she goes behind the scenes and off the cuff with master chefs, rockstars, and other creative industry heavyweights, while traveling the world. In 2023, Kelly is celebrating ETR TV's 9th year running with a milestone of almost 100 episodes released. In 2021 Eat Travel Rock AND Kelly's Production company, Eat Travel Rock Productions, both won awards at the Taste Awards. You can also find her coast to coast as a food, travel & lifestyle expert, featured everywhere from The Today Show, GMA, The Kelly Clarkson Show, EXTRA, ABC, Bravo, VH1 and more.Susan Feniger is an Iconic culinarian, author, and entrepreneur who may be best known for her Modern Mexican concept, Border Grill restaurants, trucks, and catering; BBQ Mexicana and Pacha Mamas, fast casual eateries in Las Vegas; and Socalo, an all-day California canteen and Mexican pub in Santa Monica all created with her business partner Mary Sue Milliken. Susan has co-authored six cookbooks, starred on The Food Network's popular “Too Hot Tamales” and competed on Bravo's “Top Chef Masters.” In 2018, Feniger and Milliken were named the recipients of the Julia Child Award and honored with the Gold Award from the LA Times for culinary excellence and innovation in Southern California. Feniger is an active member of the community, and currently sits on the boards of the Scleroderma Research Foundation, Los Angeles LGBT Center, and L.A. Tourism & Convention Board; she also works closely with the Monterey Bay Aquarium as a member of the Blue Ribbon Task Force, a panel of culinary leaders committed to innovative outreach to promote sustainable seafood. Guests' Social Media:Scleroderma Research Foundation@srfcureKelly Rizzo @EatTravelRock Susan FenigerInstagram - @susanfenigerTwitter - @SusanFenigerSocalo's Instagram - @socalorestaurantLINKS:Srfcure.orgEattravelrock.comwww.citizensofsound.comwww.howcanihelppod.com CALL IN LINK: https://thedrlc.org/cancer/
On this episode of Real Money, I'm thrilled to be joined by Punam Mathur, a speaker, trainer, and writer whom I've long admired. Formerly the Vice President of Employee & Community Engagement for NV Energy and the Senior VP of Corporate Diversity & Community Affairs for MGM Mirage, Punam is a powerful role model for women. Today, she runs her own business and serves as the Executive Director of the Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation, which focuses on promoting equity, civil rights, and conservation. In this episode, we'll discuss how women can become champions of their own lives and communities, and Punam will share how she has used failures to achieve success. Don't miss it! About Punam: From 2009-2012, she was an officer of NV Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NVE), a vertically-integrated statewide electric utility with 2,700 employees, serving as vice president of people resources and as vice president of employee and community engagement. During her tenure, MGM MIRAGE received numerous awards in her areas of responsibility, including being ranked among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc magazine, one of the Top Corporations in the U.S. for multicultural businesses by DiversityBusiness.com and as one of the “Most Admired Companies in America” by Fortune magazine. Additionally, under her leadership, the Company's philanthropy program, including its centerpiece employee-directed foundation, set new standards for strategic philanthropy and employee engagement within the gaming industry. Community Involvement Mathur has received appointments to statewide leadership positions by Nevada's last four Governors: Governor Brian Sandoval (R) appointed her to the Common Core Steering Committee in 2013 and to the Board of Jobs for America's Graduates in 2014. Governor Jim Gibbons (R) appointed her to the Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education Reform in 2010. Governor Kenny Guinn (R) appointed her to the Commission on Tourism in 2002. Governor Bob Miller (D) appointed her to the Welfare Reform Task Force in 1994. A champion and advocate for public education, she has a long history of involvement with the Clark County School District, the fifth largest district in the nation, having served on a lengthy list of committees and special task forces over the years. Mathur was the founding board chair for Three Square, a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating hunger in southern Nevada. She has also served on the Board of the United Way of Southern Nevada for over two decades. She is also active in a number of organizations to improve the effectiveness of the foster care system. I am so grateful she'll be joining me in studio, and listen in, and if you have any questions you'd like me to ask, you can email them to me at asklisa@lisachastain.com
Margie talks with longtime friend and iconic culinarian, author, and entrepreneur Susan Feniger, best known for her Modern Mexican, Border Grill restaurants, trucks, and catering; BBQ Mexicana and Pacha Mamas, fast casual eateries in Las Vegas; and Socalo, a California canteen and Mexican pub in Santa Monica all created with her business partner Mary Sue Milliken. Susan has co-authored six cookbooks, starred on The Food Network's popular “Too Hot Tamales” and competed on Bravo's “Top Chef Masters.” In 2018, Feniger and Milliken were the recipients of the Julia Child Award and honored with the Gold Award from the LA Times for culinary excellence and innovation in SoCal. Feniger is active in the community, and currently sits on the boards of the Scleroderma Research Foundation, Los Angeles LGBT Center, and L.A. Tourism & Convention Board; she also works closely with the Monterey Bay Aquarium as a member of the Blue Ribbon Task Force, a panel of culinary leaders committed to innovative outreach to promote sustainable seafood. As busy and accomplished as she is, Susan is equally generous, funny and plays a mean game of tennis [not to mention golf, skiing and pickleball!] Enjoy this spirited conversation with Margie and Susan!
We talk with journalist Chris Vondracek about his coverage of three U.S. Marshals Service officials facing criminal obstruction of justice and contempt of court charges in South Dakota. The genesis of the case is one deputy marshal's refusal to reveal her vaccination status. Richard Two Bulls talks about the 53rd Art Show at the Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School which runs through August 15. He also talks about the addition to a SDPB boutique studio at the school and what that means moving forward. South Dakota has fallen, once again, to 50th in rankings for average teacher pay across the nation. We explore the history and intentions of the Blue Ribbon Task Force with original co-chairs Deb Soholt and Jacqueline Sly. Derrick Robinson, assistant professor of educational leadership at the University of Memphis, shares his thoughts on race relations and history ahead of Juneteenth. Erik Helland talks about peonies in this week's South Dakota Home Garden . Make Music Black Hills
In the Moment, May 20, 2021 Show 1053. South Dakota tumbles back to the bottom in teacher pay, five years after the Blue Ribbon Task Force determined to solve the pay gap problem for the state's educators. Morgan Matzen reports for Argus Leader Media in Sioux Falls. She joins us for an update. Saikat Basu is an assistant professor at SDSU in Brookings. He and his family were visiting India when the second wave of the coronavirus hit. He used the crisis as inspiration to develop a new protocol for COVID prevention. Serene Thin Elk is a mental health counselor and the director of South Dakota Urban Indian Health in Sioux Falls. She joins us to talk about Mental Health Awareness month and her work in counseling indigenous people. Ft. Pierre Mayor Gloria Hanson shares what the town has learned from the Missouri River flood ten years ago and what they'll never forget about their old west heritage. Vegetables and herbs intermix quite nicely in your garden. Erik Helland explains in this
In this edition of Fast Forward, Christine Peterson, co-founder of the Foresight Institute, talks with our hosts Phil Bowermaster and Stephen Gordon about her ongoing work exploring and educating the public about coming powerful technologies, including nanotechnology and related technologies. Are we witnessing the dawn of a new industrial revolution? If so, how will it impact the economy, the environment, and our day-to-day lives? Topics Defining nanotechnologyThe end of the nanotechnology debateA new industrial revolution?Nanotechnology and space explorationNanotechnology and medicineThe relationship between nanotechnology, open source software, and artificial intelligenceThe Foresight Institute Vision Weekend About our guest Christine writes, lectures, and briefs the media on world transforming technologies. She is the Co-Founder and former President of Foresight Institute, the leading nanotech public interest group. Foresight educates the public, technical community, and policymakers on nanotechnology and its long-term effects. She serves on the Advisory Board of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, and has served on California's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Nanotechnology and the Editorial Advisory Board of NASA's Nanotech Briefs. She has directed numerous Foresight Conferences on Molecular Nanotechnology, organized Foresight Institute Feynman Prizes, and chaired Foresight Vision Weekends. Learn more About the Foresight Institute About the Foresight Vision Weekend Music: www.bensound.com FF 002-676
Episode 358 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast centers in on the NAIA and University of Providence head wrestling coach Caleb Schaeffer. While there has been a lot of talk recently about the Blue Ribbon Task Force and its impact on Division I wrestling, Schaeffer and the rest of the NAIA have some qualification news to discuss. A graduate of Montana State-Northern where he was an NAIA national champion and four-time All-American, Schaeffer's been with the school formerly known as the University of Great Falls since the program's inception. A jovial, comical but serious guy at the same time, Schaeffer and his NAIA comrades provide some of the most entertaining events in all of wrestling. How will the NAIA now qualify? Where's the next wave of expansion coming? What story can he tell us about Emmett Willson and a porcupine? All that as well as a food-service rant at the end of the show, coming up now on Short Time. JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Clothing. And if you haven't already, leave a rating and a review on iTunes. GET DAILY WRESTLING NEWS! You like wrestling news, right? Of course you do. Did you know you can sign up for FREE to subscribe to the Mat Talk Online DAILY WRESTLING NEWS e-mail newsletter that's published EVERY morning with the previous day's top news stories from outlets all around the globe. It's free and it's a great way to start your wrestling day. SUBSCRIBE TO SHORT TIME iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | Google Play Music | iOS App | Android App | RSS Almanac Time! Get the Cadet & Junior Nationals All-American Almanac, a 250-page digital download. It's available now and if you use the promo code "JB" you'll save $5 off the cover price. It's got every All-American EVER in Fargo (and the locations that were before Fargo) and every breakdown by year and state. Oh, you know this guy who says he placed at Juniors? Fact check him or her quickly by buying one now! Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
Andy Hamilton and David Mirikitani take a look into the potential changes on the college wrestling landscape in the wake of the Trackwrestling feature on the Blue Ribbon Task Force aimed at giving wrestling a proverbial shot in the arm on the latest edition of Weighing In. Weighing In is one of three shows available […]
The annual NWCA Convention and CEO Leadership Academy came to a close in Fort Lauderdale, Florida earlier this month. With a recap of the convention and some of the happenings that went on, we'll talk with NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer. Moyer will be joined by Division III Coaches Association President and co-founder of the World Wrestling Resource Jon McGovern to talk about a few of the relevant topics that came out of the convention. Keys to Episode 31 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast are talk about adding new programs, making wrestling a one-semester sport, the formation of the Blue Ribbon Task Force and the NWCA Strategic Plan as well as the NWCA Leadership Academy and how a board restructuring is going to impact all the college wrestling programs in the country. The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and information about the products can be found at www.worldwrestlingresource.com. Do you have a question or a topic you'd like to hear the World Wrestling Resource staff discuss? Drop us a comment on Facebook at www.facebook.com/worldwrestlingresource or on twitter at @WWRESO. The World Wrestling Resource is sponsored by DefenseSoap. The World Wrestling Resource Podcast is a presentation of the Mat Talk Podcast Network. SUBSCRIBE TO THE WWR PODCAST iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | TuneIn | Google Play Music | RSS JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too. Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.
In this webinar, OCLC Research Scientist Brian Lavoie talks about the economic challenges of long-term digital preservation, based on the work of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Sustainable Digital Preservation and Access, which he co-chaired.
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When Pastor Warren Graff of Grace Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, NM talks with Pastor Wolfmueller about the Missouri Synod's Blue Ribbon Task Force, what do they discover concerning the proposals for