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Can a performing arts center change the identity of a city? Tom Gabbard has spent more than two decades proving it can as CEO of Blumenthal Arts in Charlotte, NC. Under his leadership, Blumenthal has grown from a regional performing arts center into a national force. Charlotte now ranks among North America's Top 10 markets for touring Broadway shows, and the organization also fosters experimental projects in Blume Studios, a 44,000-square-foot “arts R&D lab” that pushes beyond traditional stages. In this episode, Tom reflects on how he balances commercial success with cultural mission, programs with local artists and community needs in mind, and pilots immersive experiences that redefine what arts participation can look like. LINKS: Blumenthal Arts Breakin' Convention Hip Hop Festival Blume Studios Troubadour Theatres
Jo is joined by Senator Richard Blumenthal for an urgent conversation about the Trump Shutdown. They discuss the political gamesmanship behind the Congressional standoff, the truth about rising healthcare costs, and they examine how Republican policies are hurting everyday Americans – especially those in Trump's favorite red states. The GOP is pushing a narrative that is packed with lies; Senator Blumenthal shares FACTS about the looming loss of health insurance subsidies and the impact on military and federal workers. Sane(ish) Partners: - Fast Growing Trees: Sane(ish) listeners also get 15% OFF their first purchase by visiting https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com/SANEISH – and using the code SANEISH at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into Episode 192 of The Alan Sanders Show as we expose Jack Smith's "Arctic Frost" scandal where Joe Biden's FBI spied on phone records of GOP senators like Hawley, Graham, and Blackburn during the J6 probe, igniting fury over surveillance abuse rivaling Watergate. Grassley demands probes while Trump allies plot payback. Chaos erupts in blue cities — Portland, Chicago —where anti-ICE riots against Trump's deportations turn violent, injuring cops and triggering National Guard response. AG Pam Bondi holds her own in a Senate grilling covering a host of subjects including the Jack Smith surveillance bombshell, Comey charges and Guard ops, clashing with Durbin, Klobuchar, Blumenthal and others. Declass files show VP Biden quashed a 2016 CIA memo on his "corrupt" Burisma links. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR, TRUTH Social and YouTube by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!
Darrell Castle talks about President Trump's 20-point proposal to bring peace or at least the absence of war and famine to Gaza. Transcription / Notes WILL THERE BE PEACE IN GAZA Hello, this is Darrell Castle with today's Castle Report. This is Friday the 3rd of October in the year of our Lord 2025. I have decided to talk about what seems to be most important for the United States and the world in this report. The government shutdown will have to wait but it might be a good thing anyway. President Trump's 20-point proposal to bring peace or at least the absence of war and famine to Gaza is my beat for today. The people of Gaza are certainly important and certainly worth talking about because they and their land are central to Mr. Netanyahu's plan for the Middle East. Israel seems to appear in almost every discussion about almost everything today. Keeping all that in mind, I have a question to ask before I begin the discussion of Trump's proposed peace plan. According to articles by Max Blumenthal who has done yeoman's work on the subject, Charlie Kirk had expressed to him his one fear and it was not trans people, homosexual activists or anyone of that ilk. No, he said that what he feared the most was the “the Israeli regime backed by powerful and wealthy Jewish donors in the United States.” He went on to allege that Bibi Netanyahu offered Charlie $150 million to come back into the Zionist fold but Charlie chose to keep his honor. According to Blumenthal, sources within Charlie's inner circle said that Charlie and Erika had been attending Catholic Mass together. Why is that important, well Mr. Netanyahu was apparently very frightened by it. Candace Owens, close friend of Charlie's and a recent convert to Catholicism confirmed that for several weeks before his murder Charlie had been distancing himself from the Israeli donors. The investigation by Blumenthal revealed through conversations with Charlie's inner circle, that many members of that circle as well as members of the Trump administration, believed that Israel killed him. Blumenthal admitted that such beliefs might not be correct, but he was shocked that they were so widespread even with no help from the media. Reportedly, Israeli donors were furious and shocked that Charlie refused Bibi's money and more importantly his invitation back to the fold. Apparently, Charlie discounted Bibi's open boast that he controlled America. Afterall isn't it obvious that both American political parties support Israel's policies one way or the other. Those donors thought they could threaten Charlie with the end of his career if he didn't cooperate. He was obviously aware of the threats and intimidation but that did not stop him. I could make this entire report about Charlie again, but I promised Gaza in the introduction so how is Gaza related in any way to Charlie Kirk. Apparently Charlie was separating from the views of his Israeli donors over Gaza and that links them together, but one more thing about Israel and Mr. Netanyahu before I let it go. Foreign Agents Registration Act documents reveal that the Israeli government is paying pro-Israel influencers $7000 per Instagram and Tik-Tok post for each post spreading Netanyahu's propaganda. So, we know they were putting that $4 billion U.S. taxpayers give them each year to good use. Before I get into Trump's peace proposal I will ask the question that if members of the Trump Administration really believe that the Israelis killed Charlie as his inner circle believes then how can the U.S. Government, the shining light on the hill, the bastion of freedom, the world's example of rule by law and not by men continue to act as if nothing happened. The answer to that question would appear to be very frightening indeed. Well, having said all that Donald Trump, like so many presidents before him, has developed a plan for peace in the Middle East, specifically Gaza. Netanyahu quickly accepted the plan publicly,
Episode 220 In this episode of the Observers Notebook podcast, host Tim Robertson talks to the Director of Astronomy Outreach for the International Astronomical Union, Kelly Blumenthal. You can contact Kelly at: blumenthal.kelly@oao.iau.org International Astronomical Union: https://www.iau.org/ https://iau.org/WG330/WG330/Home.aspx public@oao.iau.org iauoutreach.org For more information you can visit the ALPO web site at: www.alpo-astronomy.org/ You can also support this podcast at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ObserversNotebook Listen to the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/observersnotebook Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AssociationofLunarandPlanetaryObservers Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/observers-notebook-the-alpo-podcast/id1199301885?mt=2 I want to thank the Producers of this podcast, Steve Siedentop and Michael Moyer for their generous support of the Observers Notebook. Our Patreons: Jerry White Jason Inman Bob Lunsford Steve Seidentop Stephen Bennett Michael Moyer Shawn Dilles Damian Allis Carl Hergenrother Michael McShan Michael Blake Nick Evetts Stan Sienkiewicz Carl Hergenrother Stan Sienkiewicz John Rogers Jim McCarthy Stanley McMahan
Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis break down OpenAI's Sora 2 update, DeepMind's vision for video foundation models, California's sweeping new AI law, and Spotify's fight against 75 million spammy tracks. Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. CHAPTERS: 0:00:00 - Podcast begins 0:01:51 - Jason's Irish tour with Meta Oakley HSNT glasses 0:08:33 - Sora 2 is here 0:12:04 - iJustine's Sora test and promotion 0:14:32 - OpenAI's New Sora Video Generator to Require Copyright Holders to Opt Out 0:19:34 - Foom: all slop, all the time... 0:29:11 - DeepMind says video models like Veo 3 could become general purpose foundation models for vision, like LLMs for text 0:34:24 - AI Actress Tilly Norwood Condemned by SAG-AFTRA: Tilly ‘Is Not an Actor… It Has No Life Experience to Draw From, No Emotion 0:40:59 - 'CEO of Controversial Startup Vows to Keep Mass Publishing AI Podcasts Despite Backlash 0:53:07 - Spotify Announces New AI Safeguards, Says It's Removed 75 Million ‘Spammy' Tracks 0:55:00 - California Governor Signs Sweeping A.I. Law 0:56:23 - Hawley and Blumenthal unveil AI evaluation bill 1:00:43 - This is Gemini for Home and the redesigned Home app, rollout starts today 1:04:09 - Marissa Mayer Is Dissolving Her Sunshine Startup Lab to make AI digital assistant 1:06:44 - Introducing Claude Sonnet 4.5 1:08:03 - DoorDash Unveils Delivery Robot, Smart Scale in Hardware Debut 1:10:02 - Opera launches Neon AI browser to join agentic web browsing race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For Dawn Del Russo, building a career in fashion has been a journey of resilience, adaptation, and staying true to herself. With just $10,000 in savings—partly from communion money she'd carefully saved—she launched Bella Don boutique without formal training, diving into trade shows and pricing with sheer determination and countless hours of research. A surprise feature on Fox Good Day New York brought her first big sales surge, along with a crash course in scaling without infrastructure.When broadcast opportunities began competing with her retail business, Dawn made the tough choice to close her beloved boutique—a decision that led to her thriving career as a QVC personality representing brands like Mark Fisher and Rebecca Minkoff. Through it all, she's stayed committed to authenticity, embracing her strengths, turning down misaligned opportunities, and building her Live the Glamour brand as a platform rooted in genuine passion for fashion and business.
Have we discovered life on Mars? What does the center of our galaxy taste like? To find out, and to kick off Season 5 of The LIUniverse, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu have reached out all the way to Tokyo to chat with Dr. Kelly Blumenthal, the Director of the International Astronomical Union Office for Astronomy Outreach. As always, though, we start off with the day's joyfully cool cosmic thing, a rock found in Sapphire Canyon by the Mars Perseverance Rover containing potential biosignatures. Allen explains why this rock is different: iron and sulfur nodules that exhibit indications of layers which, on Earth, could only be formed by bacteria. Kelly points out that there needs to be more investigation before we can say anything for sure. Chuck asks Kelly, who when she was 12 told her dad that she wanted to study galaxy evolution, to describe the research she did at the start of her career. She talks about studying with pioneering astronomer Joshua Barnes in Hawaii during her Masters projects and PhD. For her first project, she studied star formation rates in Jellyfish Galaxies, which are being ram-stripped of their gases and so appear to have tendrils. She ended up looking at the history of merging galaxies through cosmic time using large cosmological simulations. Then it's time for our first student question of Season 5, from Jeannie, who asks, “Now that we've found so many planets outside of our solar system, should Pluto be promoted as a planet again?” (Pluto's “demotion” nearly 20 years ago was traumatic for some.) According to Kelly, though, the “demotion” was really a reclassification, and at least for the time being, Pluto is going to stay a dwarf planet, a new category of which it was the first of its kind. She contrasts Pluto to the moons of Jupiter and reminds us of the new rules about what's a planet and what's not. Kelly brings up Star Trek and therefore gives Chuck permission to geek out over “Devil in the Dark” from the Star Trek: The Original Series, and “Silicon Avatar” from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Kelly talks about bingeing sci-fi in high school including 2001: A Space Odyssey, and the Foundation series, and more recently, The Expanse series, which she's listened to three times as audio books! Chuck and Kelly discuss communicating about science, and even the role science fiction can play. Kelly talks about the importance of understanding your audience. She uses the example of explaining what nebulas look like through the Chandra X-Ray Observatory to a blind and low-vision audience. Kelly also talks about how you can approach science through poetry, music, dance, theatre and art – even smell. She recalls a talk where someone working with incarcerated kids, who was limited in what props they could bring, made the universe come alive for them using the scent of raspberries, which have a similar chemical signature as the center of our galaxy. For our next audience question, Bridget asks, “So is that comet actually an interstellar spaceship?” Kelly debunks the notion that Comet 3I/ATLAS is anything other than a rock that's come from outside our solar system and explains why extrasolar asteroids are amazing things. We end with a discussion of the IAU's upcoming, worldwide “100 Hours of Astronomy” on Oct. 2-5, 2025, including a 24-hour live stream on Oct. 4 from the oldest functioning planetarium in Japan. Watch it live on YouTube via the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach @IAUoutreach here. You can also visit their website at https://iauoutreach.org/, follow IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach on Facebook and LinkedIn, and on Instagram @oao_iau. If you have any questions, email them at public@oao.iau.org. You can follow Kelly on LinkedIn. We hope you enjoy the Season 5 premiere of The LIUniverse. Please support us on Patreon. Credits for Images Used in this Episode: Observatory History Museum at NAOJ in Mitaka – Credit: おむこさん志望, CC BY 3.0 “Sapphire Canyon” sample – Credit: NASA Perseverance Rover Iron Bacteria in Scotland – Credit: Roger Griffith Jellyfish Galaxy ESO 137-001 – Credit: NASA/ESA/CXC Jellyfish Galaxy JO201 – Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, M. Gullieuszik, CC BY 4.0 New Horizons probe before launch – Credit: NASA Pluto's “Heart”, Tombaugh Regio – Credit: NASA / Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory / Southwest Research Institute Chandra X-ray Observatory (Illustration) – Credit: NASA/CXC/NGST Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas – Credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Shadow the Scientist, CC BY 4.0 Artist's illustration of interstellar asteroid 1I/'Oumuamua – Credit: NASA, ESA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI), Frank Summers (STScI) Interstellar Comet 2I/Borisov – Credit: NASA, ESA, and D. Jewitt (UCLA) 100 hours of Astronomy! – Credit: IAU, CC BY 4.0 #liuniverse #sciencepodcast #astronomypodcast #kellyblumenthal #lifeonmars #bacteria #jellyfishgalaxy #pluto #interstellarasteroid #comet3iatlas #iau #officeforastronomyoutreach #startrek #theoriginalseries #thenextgeneration #theexpanse
On this episode of Trending in Ed, Mike Palmer is joined by Howard Blumenthal and Dr. Bob Pianta, co-authors of the new book, Kids on Earth: The Learning Potential of 5 Billion Minds. We discuss the research and ideas behind their book, which explores how learning takes place for kids in real life and how that can be better translated into schools. We also delve into the distinction between "old school," "not school," and "new school" models of education. Key Takeaways Reinventing Education: We need to recognize that the traditional "old school" model, which relies on an industrial approach and is often disconnected from students' interests, is not working well. The vast majority of our lives' learning takes place in the unstructured "not school" environment, which includes things like the internet, play, and music. The "new school" model seeks to bridge these two ideas by freeing up teachers and resources to allow students to pursue their interests, which increases motivation and engagement. Three Elements of "New School": The new school model is built on three key elements: personal, relational, and active learning. Learning is personal when it is relevant and meaningful to the individual. It is relational because it involves a connection with others, like teachers and peers. Finally, learning is active when kids are deeply and authentically engaged. The Role of AI: We discuss how artificial intelligence will impact education by absorbing tasks that have little to do with teaching and learning, thereby freeing up teachers' time. For students, AI can personalize education in a way that traditional schooling cannot. We argue that instead of banning technology like phones in schools, adults should focus on creating safe learning environments and using these tools effectively. Why You Should Listen > This episode offers a hopeful perspective on the future of education, providing a roadmap for thinking about how we can reinvent our schools to better serve the next generation of learners. > We provide a framework for understanding and discussing the challenges in education today, including the disconnect between traditional teaching methods and how kids actually learn. > We offer insights into how to involve kids in conversations about what matters to them, which is a crucial step in creating a more relevant and engaging learning experience. If you like what you heard, be sure to subscribe and tell your friends. You can find us on all the major podcast platforms. Video episodes are on Youtube and Spotify. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:45 Bob Pianta's Career Journey 01:58 Howard Blumenthal's Media Career and Global Education 03:19 The Genesis of 'Kids on Earth '08:00 Old School, New School, and Not School Framework 20:05 The Role of AI in Education 27:23 Global Perspectives and Future of Education 27:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Ever wonder how a personal story becomes a global brand? Peter Gryson, co-founder of Joy Gryson, shares his journey from corporate fashion to building a handbag label that stands out in a crowded market. From retail floors to a VP role at Calvin Klein, his path reveals how determination, adaptability, and vision can turn obstacles into opportunity."I wanted to be successful, and that became my objective." That drive fueled Peter's rise—and later, the creation of Joy Gryson with his wife, Joy. Together, they built a brand rooted in design passion, sharp market awareness, and an ability to evolve with consumer demand.Key Takeaways:Resilience Wins: Fashion is full of setbacks, but perseverance and adaptability open new doors.Power of Partnership: Collaboration with designers and manufacturers is the backbone of quality and innovation.Market Awareness Matters: Tuning into consumer shifts is essential to staying relevant worldwide.
Two Meta whistleblowers testified this month before the Senate Judiciary Committee on allegations that the company, which includes social media giants Facebook and Instagram, suppressed research about the safety of child users. Senator Blumenthal is the Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and has grilled big tech over these issues consistently. He shared key takeaways from the hearing. Image Credit: Reuters
Blumenthal analyzes the weaponization of Kirk's murder to stifle dissent and criminalize anti-Israel actions, exposing the pressure exerted by Zionist lobbies and U.S. elites. He highlights the erosion of civil liberties, corporate media capitulation, and a shift toward McCarthy-style repression—all shaped by foundation money and a strategy of tension designed to fracture and surveil American society.
Ever wonder why it's so hard to break into the accessories world? Karen Giberson, President of the Accessories Council, pulls back the curtain on an industry made up of specialized silos that rarely connect. From Macy's competitive executive training program to navigating the stigma of QVC, her path shaped a mission to create meaningful connections across accessory categories."I'd rather put my product in the trash than sell it to you." That early rejection in television retail revealed the uphill battle Karen faced—but also pushed her toward building the Council, where for over two decades she's been breaking down barriers, championing collaboration, and proving that networking is non-negotiable.Key Takeaways:Fragmented Industry: Accessories thrive in silos—footwear sizing, eyewear regulations, jewelry sourcing—but collaboration sparks breakthroughs.Networking Is Power: With 100+ opportunities annually, Karen believes success depends on showing up, asking for help, and making connections.Cross-Pollination Wins: Innovation often comes when designers look beyond their lane—like handbags borrowing from jewelry hardware or even automotive design.
Special guest Ariel Blumenthal, Executive Director for Tikkun Global, sheds light on the days in which we live, where the stage is being set for Jesus to return, and the part we each must play. MORE... « Jesus Disciple » God is calling believers EVERYWHERE to be a part of fulfilling the Great Commission, making disciples around the world. Get free resources and find out more at BeJesusDisciple.com. Give at JesusDisciple.com. « Solid Lives » To find out more about the ministry of Solid Lives, visit https://solidlives.com/ « Support » Help us get free resources out to more people. To support the ministry of Solid Lives, please visit https://solidlives.com/give/ « Podcasts » Listen to weekly messages, or a daily episode from The New Testament Daily on podcast here: https://solidlives.com/podcast/ Support the show
Ariel Blumenthal is the Executive Director for Tikkun Global. He and his wife Vered live in Jerusalem, Israel, and have four children. They are committed to raising disciples of Yeshua in the land and in the nations. Ariel wrote “One New Man,” a book which highlights how Jew/Gentile relationships are crucial for God and His Kingdom.
Special guest Ariel Blumenthal, Executive Director for Tikkun Global, sheds light on the days in which we live, where the stage is being set for Jesus to return, and the part we each must play.
Ariel Blumenthal is the Executive Director for Tikkun Global. He and his wife Vered live in Jerusalem, Israel, and have four children. They are committed to raising disciples of Yeshua in the land and in the nations. Ariel wrote “One New Man,” a book which highlights how Jew/Gentile relationships are crucial for God and His Kingdom. MORE... « Jesus Disciple » God is calling believers EVERYWHERE to be a part of fulfilling the Great Commission, making disciples around the world. Get free resources and find out more at BeJesusDisciple.com. Give at JesusDisciple.com. « Solid Lives » To find out more about the ministry of Solid Lives, visit https://solidlives.com/ « Support » Help us get free resources out to more people. To support the ministry of Solid Lives, please visit https://solidlives.com/give/ « Podcasts » Listen to weekly messages, or a daily episode from The New Testament Daily on podcast here: https://solidlives.com/podcast/ Support the show
Welcome back to the Konfidence in the Klutch Podcast with Donald Nelson (2:30). Konfidence in the Klutch's Deezus gives his Konfident Service Announcement: Being happy with your purpose in life. If you don't know it, find it (3:45). Deezus talks Politics as usual. Florida is the first state to cancel immunization requirements for K-12 students. Israel attacks Doha, alleged home to Hamas delegation of leaders (9:20). Deezus then shares his NFL news and week one notes, Dal v Phi, Bal v Buf, Det v GB (13:30). Deezus then shares his NBA news, including Kawhi and his no show reported payment. Ballmer fires back at the claim of his involvement (23:50). Deezus then shares his WNBA news, including Angel suspended a half game for stating the truth to the media. CC is done for the season. Connecticut Sun sale has support from Sen. Blumenthal (24:45). Deezus shares his Quick Ones: Tyson v Mayweather, Fantasy Leagues update (31:45). Life Accused as a Teacher/Coach part 124 (33:00). The podcast was recorded at 1:15 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Sep 9, 2025. Host: Donald Nelson Producer/Engineer: Donald Nelson Music by: Konfidence in the Klutch Productions Subscribe, Stream, or Download:
On this weeks edition of the Coach Me Up podcast, hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke welcome Ira Blumenthal to the show. Ira has a remarkable story of being raised in the Jewish culture, having a life of great success in many ways, and late in life seeking out a true relationship with Jesus. Ira is the co-author of the book titled “The Rundown” and he explains how God eventually brought him safely home. Another great listen on the Coach Me Up podcast.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••As always we thank our title sponsor OneCountry.com for making this podcast possible, and to Konexial.com for their continued support of our podcast.COACH ME UP TEAMOneCountry.comKonexial.comFollow us on Twitter:@CoachJimmyDykes@ChrisBurke02••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Hosted by Jimmy Dykes and Chris BurkeProduced by Jared Mark FincherAll audio is subject to copyright 2025 Jimmy Dykes Inc.Contact us at coachmeuppodcast@gmail.com
Max Blumenthal's exposes the leaked ‘Gaza Riviera' plan as a strategy for ethnic cleansing, using redevelopment to displace Palestinians and segregate Gaza into controlled zones. He details Israeli military tactics, U.S. and AIPAC's political influence, and biometric surveillance enforcing containment. Blumenthal warns this blueprint enforces dispossession under Western backing, signaling a new Nakba unfolding in real time.
Senator Richard Blumenthal takes Harry through his bombshell report exposing the colossal waste generated by the ironically-named Department of Government Efficiency during its rampage through the federal government. Illegal firings, spoiled food aid, and the installation of Elon Musk's overpaid minions all came with a price—both in billions of dollars and in quality of government. Plus, the two former federal prosecutors talk about Trump's efforts to push unqualified loyalists into top law enforcement posts with or without Senate approval. Mentioned in this episode: Senate minority staff report on DOGE: https://www.washingtonpost.com/documents/b256b202-ff01-48dc-a2d1-80b0e43fa87a.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Randall Bock – Dr. Robert Malone confronts Senator Blumenthal's smear and exposes how fear-driven politics, corrupted public health systems, and pharmaceutical influence erode informed consent. From satire twisted into threat to Fauci's funding machine, Malone reveals a bureaucracy that thrives on fear, abandons ethics, and reshapes medicine into profit-driven protocol...
America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Randall Bock – Dr. Robert Malone confronts Senator Blumenthal's smear and exposes how fear-driven politics, corrupted public health systems, and pharmaceutical influence erode informed consent. From satire twisted into threat to Fauci's funding machine, Malone reveals a bureaucracy that thrives on fear, abandons ethics, and reshapes medicine into profit-driven protocol...
What happens when an environmental lawyer trades the courtroom for the world of fashion? For Jimena Suarez, founder of From Sentient, it means creating vegan handbags that blend Mexican craftsmanship, innovative materials, and ethical values—without sacrificing style. Sixteen years after going vegan, she saw a gap in the market for beautiful, high-quality accessories that align with her values.Her path took her from advocating for gender equality and animal rights to studying social entrepreneurship at Berkeley, where From Sentient took root. Today, her brand redefines sustainable luxury through thoughtful design and artisan collaboration.Key Takeaways:Desirability Drives Success: Purpose alone isn't enough—people must want the product.Innovation Takes Time: Like the iPhone, great design evolves through research, iteration, and patience.Craft + Ethics: Partnering with skilled artisans transforms vegan materials into luxurious, culturally rich handbags.
Max Blumenthal joins the Unfettered Speech podcast to pull back the curtain on the realities of Israeli society and the crisis unfolding in Gaza. Drawing from years of firsthand reporting—most notably in his book "Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel"—Blumenthal exposes the entrenched systems of propaganda and power that obscure both Israeli state violence and the manufactured consent for endless conflict.Blumenthal details how his experiences living in Israel, interacting with dissenters and military officials alike, revealed a society shaped by expansionist ideology and the erasure of Palestinian life. He confronts the enduring silence of both the liberal Zionist establishment and the Arab world, dissecting how propaganda, reputational attacks, and shifting political movements in the United States work to shield Israel from accountability.In a conversation that asks hard questions about identity, solidarity, and the future of democracy, Blumenthal not only discusses the impossibility of the two-state solution but also examines how the very definition of Jewish statehood is intrinsically tied to dispossession. The episode challenges audiences to reckon with uncomfortable truths and to question the narratives that define mainstream discussion of Israel–Palestine, American foreign policy, and the limits of dissent.
This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Healthcare organizations are drowning in data, yet struggling to unlock its potential to improve patient outcomes. Our next guest, Daniel Blumenthal, is transforming this challenge as VP of Strategy at MDClone. With nearly a decade pioneering synthetic data solutions, Daniel possesses a unique perspective bridging healthcare innovation and data privacy protection. From launching MDClone's North American operations to establishing partnerships with leading health systems like Intermountain Healthcare, he's witnessed firsthand how synthetic data can democratize healthcare insights while safeguarding patient privacy. Driven by a passion to turn data into actionable intelligence, Daniel shares MDClone's revolutionary vision to enable safe, collaborative discovery across healthcare ecosystems worldwide. Join us to discover how synthetic data is breaking down barriers, accelerating research, and empowering healthcare professionals to ask better questions of their data. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Building Trust in Healthcare Innovation: Healthcare innovations "live or die" based on whether people trust them, making trust-building as crucial as technology development.Synthetic Data Solves Privacy Challenge: MDClone generates "fake" patient data that protects privacy while maintaining statistical utility for research and analysis.$7 Million Savings at Intermountain: Synthetic data analysis of 100,000+ kidney disease patients helped optimize care interventions and deliver measurable ROI.AI Needs Patient Data Access: Generative AI could automate clinical processes, but requires patient data for training- making synthetic data essential for healthcare AI.Democratizing Healthcare Data: MDClone enables physicians, researchers, and administrators to access robust patient datasets previously blocked by privacy barriers.About our Guest: Daniel joined MDClone in its early days, launching the company's operations in North America and establishing its first partnerships with healthcare organizations in the U.S. and Canada. With MDClone's growth, Daniel now leads efforts to expand key partnerships and develop new software, services, and collaborations around the globe. Based in Chicago, Daniel has extensive experience building startup ecosystems and supporting entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Israel, having served as Deputy Consul for Economic Affairs at the Government of Israel Economic Mission in Chicago.Links Supporting This Episode: MDClone Website: CLICK HEREDaniel Blumenthal LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMDClone LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form:
The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal interviewed Nahid Poureisa about the impact of Iran's 12 day war with Israel and the US on the country's society, and how it strengthened national cohesion in defiance of regime change plans.Poureisa and Blumenthal also discussed imperial moves on Iran's border with Azerbaijan, the country's relationship with Pakistan, and the future of nuclear negotiations with Washington.Nahid Poureisa is a Tehran-based academic and analyst of West Asian affairs.
Max Blumenthal exposes the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation—a Trump-linked, Israeli-backed operation weaponizing aid to enforce mass starvation and biometric surveillance in Gaza. Drawing on whistleblower Anthony Aguilar's frontline testimony of Israeli war crimes, Blumenthal details how aid sites turn into kill zones and the brutal reality of Gaza's digital prison. He reveals deep Israeli penetration of US law enforcement and the cover-up of major scandals. With Netanyahu doubling down on ethnic cleansing and Gaza's destruction, and growing resistance inside Israel, this report lays bare the genocidal agenda fueled by unchecked US-Israel power.
For Sujin, handbags aren't sewn—they're constructed. Trained as an architect, she approaches her brand, Elemood, with the same principles she'd apply to a building: structural integrity, simplicity, and form as function. With no fashion or sewing background, she pioneered designs like the Mono bag—crafted from a single piece of material—and the Expert, made from one repeated pattern, creating sculptural pieces unlike anything in the market.After a decade of success, Sujin nearly walked away from her business—until an Italian brand strategist and Japanese designer Kasumi reignited her vision. Now, their partnership blends Japanese minimalism, Thai craftsmanship, and architectural precision into award-winning designs like the Blossom Series, while navigating a shift from traditional exports to U.S. wholesale.
This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are joined by a leader in the herbal industry whose dedication to providing accessible and reliable education thrives in just about every corner of the herb world, Mark Blumenthal. Join Tommy and Mark as they dissect the importance of having trust in an herbal product—not only for the herb itself, but more importantly, trust in the company who makes it. Through the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) by the American Botanical Council (ABC), Mark and his team of experts spend countless hours researching and unmasking deceptive herbal products prevalent in the vast sea that is the herbalism industry today. Mark's work highlights a science-based approach to herbalism while simultaneously recognizing the rich folklore and cultural traditions behind it.
Daniel Blumenthal, VP of Strategy at MDClone, is building synthetic data models to mimic real patient data without the need to protect the identity of individuals. This type of data is being utilized in drug discovery and development, building predictive tools and new care models, and to better understand biases in clinical trials making them more representative. AI tools play an essential role in generating and validating synthetic data as well as integrating it into various processes and environments. Daniel explains, "Synthetic data means different things to different people. So I definitely would want to start with sharing what it usually means to MDClone, which is creating data based on real populations of patients, real patient data. Learning from that real patient data, extracting essentially the statistics from that data, understanding the relevant patterns that exist inside that data, and then, based on the statistics alone, generating a brand-new set of data, a brand-new set of people, and the synthetic data that we generate." "If you look at it, essentially with your naked eye, you wouldn't know it's not real people. It has the same structure, has the same content appearance, and yet, inside, synthetic data contains no real people. So very different from other approaches to protecting patient privacy, which take a patient data set and hash data, mask data, or remove information like IDs, names, or locations." "Instead of taking that sort of approach, synthetic data actually generates a brand-new set of people, fake people, that in our case, as we build it, maintain the same statistical properties, such that any analysis you want to complete, you could accomplish using the synthetic dataset just as you would with the original dataset. That it will yield the same meaningful conclusions as the synthetic that it would with the original." #MDClone #MedAI #AI #SyntheticData #DrugDevelopment #DrugDiscovery #ClinicalTrials #PatientPrivacy mdclone.com Listen to the podcast here
Daniel Blumenthal, VP of Strategy at MDClone, is building synthetic data models to mimic real patient data without the need to protect the identity of individuals. This type of data is being utilized in drug discovery and development, building predictive tools and new care models, and to better understand biases in clinical trials making them more representative. AI tools play an essential role in generating and validating synthetic data as well as integrating it into various processes and environments. Daniel explains, "Synthetic data means different things to different people. So I definitely would want to start with sharing what it usually means to MDClone, which is creating data based on real populations of patients, real patient data. Learning from that real patient data, extracting essentially the statistics from that data, understanding the relevant patterns that exist inside that data, and then, based on the statistics alone, generating a brand-new set of data, a brand-new set of people, and the synthetic data that we generate." "If you look at it, essentially with your naked eye, you wouldn't know it's not real people. It has the same structure, has the same content appearance, and yet, inside, synthetic data contains no real people. So very different from other approaches to protecting patient privacy, which take a patient data set and hash data, mask data, or remove information like IDs, names, or locations." "Instead of taking that sort of approach, synthetic data actually generates a brand-new set of people, fake people, that in our case, as we build it, maintain the same statistical properties, such that any analysis you want to complete, you could accomplish using the synthetic dataset just as you would with the original dataset. That it will yield the same meaningful conclusions as the synthetic that it would with the original." #MDClone #MedAI #AI #SyntheticData #DrugDevelopment #DrugDiscovery #ClinicalTrials #PatientPrivacy mdclone.com Download the transcript here
For Odoba Nnani, building her brand became a masterclass in trusting instincts and weaving cultural heritage into every creation. Born in Nigeria and moving to the U.S. at eight through the visa lottery, she balanced family expectations with a growing creative drive. When the pandemic hit, she traded law school dreams for crafting accessories that blend beauty, function, and heritage.Her design philosophy? A great bag works anywhere—sweatpants to store runs, dressed up for church, or taken to a club. Versatility, paired with leather linings, magnetic closures, and thoughtful craftsmanship, transforms each piece into functional art.By working with The Accessory Think Tank, she skipped costly mistakes and launched Romanian-made handbags that fuse global influences with Nigerian roots—designed for real life, across all settings.
In Episode 89 of the Digital Velocity Podcast, Erik Martinez welcomes Evan Blumenthal, certified EOS Implementer and business revenue growth consultant, to unpack how the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) empowers businesses to overcome stagnation, clarify leadership roles, and drive meaningful, measurable progress. Evan shares his personal journey from Walmart associate to family business executive to EOS consultant, explaining how this flexible yet structured framework helped revitalize a 147-year-old family-run company and can do the same for DTC and entrepreneurial brands struggling with misalignment, unclear vision, or process bottlenecks. This episode is imperative for founders, executives, and team leaders seeking: Clear definitions for accountability and leadership structure through tools like the Accountability Chart Practical guidance on how to identify, discuss, and solve persistent business problems at their root How to use 90-day goals and short-term prioritization to accelerate long-term success A culture-first approach to growth, powered by shared core values and disciplined execution Whether you're scaling a high-growth ecommerce brand, leading a lean marketing team, or stuck at a plateau in your business, Evan offers a compelling case for how EOS creates traction by helping organizations focus, simplify, and thrive—one quarter at a time. Listen to learn how EOS can transform your business from reactive chaos to strategic momentum.
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What happens when you mix a mischievous spirit, versatile design, and a new baby? For Shinyoung Park, it led to the creation of Misenver —a handbag brand born at the intersection of motherhood and entrepreneurial ambition.In this inspiring episode, Shinyoung shares her path from fashion school in Korea to working in LA's clothing industry, and how pregnancy became the push to finally launch her own brand. With Misenver priced in the $200–$300 range, she's found the perfect sweet spot between fast fashion and luxury, creating simple, versatile silhouettes paired with playful touches like her signature bunny sunglasses charms.
Max Blumenthal joins Sabrina Salvati to unpack recent political shifts and media hypocrisy surrounding Gaza. He critiques top Democrats like Obama and Clinton for their newfound concern about the humanitarian crisis—calling it reputation-washing after years of silence. Blumenthal breaks down how bipartisan support for Israel is eroding, particularly among U.S. youth, exposing deep fractures in both parties. He highlights the brutal mistreatment of activist Chris Smalls by Israeli forces and the shocking silence from U.S. politicians and media who once praised him. The conversation explores the influence of Zionism, the failure of mainstream media, and the growing role of independent voices in exposing genocide.
Chelli Look's story is as inspiring as it is emotional. A self-taught designer since high school, she began making handbags after her sister challenged her to “figure it out yourself.” What started as a creative outlet became a livelihood—and later, a lifeline through unimaginable personal loss.In this moving episode, Chelli opens up about losing her best friend and business partner in a tragic accident, and how creating bags became her meditative way to process grief. Her journey, captured in the documentary Dawn Dusk, shows the power of creativity as both healing and self-discovery.
In this explosive interview with Professor Glenn Diesen, Max Blumenthal exposes how the Epstein scandal is fracturing Trump's MAGA movement and revealing deep ties between Trump's inner circle and Israel's political elite. Blumenthal dissects Trump's sudden retreat from the Epstein case—despite years of "drain the swamp" rhetoric—and connects it to figures like Les Wexner, Epstein's financier and a key Zionist power broker. He argues that Trump's base, once unshakably loyal, now sees him as part of the same corrupt system he vowed to dismantle. Meanwhile, Israel's frantic denials of Epstein's Mossad links suggest a widening crack in U.S.-Israel relations. Blumenthal frames the scandal as a turning point, where disillusioned conservatives and progressives alike are rejecting elite impunity.
Judge Andrew Napolitano and journalist Max Blumenthal dissect growing dissent within Trump's "America First" base amid the administration's refusal to release Epstein files—shifting from denial to conspiracy claims. Blumenthal, reporting from a GOP meeting, reveals lawmakers dodging the issue while Israeli interference in U.S. politics escalates over Epstein's alleged Mossad ties. Meanwhile, Trump's foreign policy reversals—arming Ukraine, attacking Iran, and deferring to Netanyahu—alienate core supporters. The discussion spans GOP infighting, Israeli threats to U.S. commentators, and Iran's strategic dilemmas. Blumenthal argues Trump's broken promises expose his vulnerability to neocon and Israeli influence, fracturing his populist coalition. A revealing analysis of political betrayal and elite power struggles.
Epstein continues to dominate the news cycle probably due to how unpopular Trump's handling of the situation is among Americans. It's crypto week in America as BTC surges to its highest ever price. Spain is the latest European country to reach a boiling point over immigration. Trump is leaning in on Russia with the globalist Europeans and every neocon is loving it. Some hot Syrian Sects talk is had. Days are shorter, but global warming might make them longer? Elmo does not like the Mazel Tov Mafia and we learn about atomic clocks. Art Woof with an archive win! Fiat Fun Coupon Donators: Colin Schultz Nail Lord of Gaylord Eli the Coffee Guy Sir Cascadia Wiirdo Preator Porrecca of Peoria Doiceses: Hempress Emily M. Radiosack / Poddymouth This weeks Boosters: coincat | 5,000 | BAG DADDY BOOSTER! mrh | 1,000 End of Show Song: Radiosack / Poddymouth / Global FedPilled Industrial Complex Wanted by the feds: Dan & John, the pod brother's crime syndicate Dan's Sources Wanted by the feds: Dan & John, the pod brother's crime syndicate Thousands of Afghans relocated to the UK following personal data leak Israel: Party Quits Netanyahu's Alliance | Ultra-Orthodox Party Quits Ruling Alliance | WION Antisemitic posts appear on Elmo's X account after being hacked Is government involvement good for Crypto backers? | DW News BREAKING NEWS: MOSQUE SET ON FIRE IN SPAIN IN ALLEGED TARGETED ATTACK Nine arrests in Spain after anti-migrant unrest • FRANCE 24 English Syria: Clashes between Druze militias and Sunni Bedouin clans kill more than 30 people • FRANCE 24 Why is the UK ‘actively preparing for war’? | BBC News Wanted by the feds: Dan & John, the pod brother's crime syndicate Thousands of Afghans relocated to the UK following personal data leak Israel: Party Quits Netanyahu's Alliance | Ultra-Orthodox Party Quits Ruling Alliance | WION John's shownotes Russia-Ukraine FTN Graham, Blumenthal Russian Sabotage Epshtein CNN Epstein Weather Weather Radar Targeting NBC Earth Speeding UP NBC Crypto FTN French Hill HOA HOA Fun
Lindsey Graham in an interview on CBS news says he doesn't want to get ahead of President Trump, buuuuuut, he had a dinner with Dick (Blumenthal) and he seems to know a lot coming up. James T. and Producer Aaron pick his words apart.
The Lindsey Graham issue continues as the senator continues to tell CBS his goals to seize assets and once again James T. and Producer Aaron pick apart every word.
Senator Blumenthal briefs European leaders on tariffs. Meet the team in New York looking to simplify weather data. Three Connecticut Democrats look to primary challenge current members of Congress. Plus, a preview of one of the new programs coming to WSHU tomorrow.
In this special season final interview episode of We Go Boldly, we welcome Mel Blumenthal, President of Bloom Wealth Alliance and a passionate advocate for women's financial empowerment. As we wrap up our "Authors of Our Own Story" season, Mel shares powerful insights on how women can take control of their financial narratives and create authentic paths to wealth and security. As President of F*ST! Female* Storytellers, Mel shares how uplifting diverse voices creates lasting impact and how these storytelling techniques can transform everything from personal confidence to corporate branding strategies. Season Break Announcement This marks our final guest interview of Season 12! For the next two weeks, tune in for our special host-to-host conversations where we'll reflect on this season's journey and the powerful lessons we've learned about becoming the authors of our own stories. Join Our Community Ready to continue your bold journey? Connect with like-minded women in our Go Boldly Weekly Women's Circle! Visit [www.goboldlyinitiative.com/weeklycircle](http://www.goboldlyinitiative.com/weeklycircle) to sign up today. Proud to be part of the Power Moms Network - empowering mothers and creating a community where moms mentor other moms to greatness. Did you enjoy this episode? We would love to hear your thoughts and more about your personal development journey. Head to Apple Podcasts and then rate, review, and subscribe. This way you will get notified once a new episode goes live. Don't forget to find us and subscribe on YouTube too. CONNECT WITH RIELLY AND TOVAHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goboldlytogether/Website: goboldlyinitiative.com or https://we-go-boldly-podcast.simplecast.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsPh8gu_ugJqvvnYiuRSyPQLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/go-boldly-initiativePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wegoboldlyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoBoldlyTogetherPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GoBoldlyTogether/
In a recent episode of The Sanchez Effect on RT, Max Blumenthal analyzes Trump's airstrike on Iran as a calculated move, suggesting the president may ultimately seek a peacemaker role. Blumenthal highlights ties between Trump's administration and Israel, arguing that the U.S. president is influenced by Israeli disinformation. He explores the complex dynamics of the U.S.-Iran-Israel relationship and the political pressures shaping Trump's decisions.
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June 13, 2023In the Hot Notes: Donald Trump and Walt Nauta will be arraigned on 38 federal felony charges in Miami at 3 PM; a press coalition has petitioned the court to allow audio and video recordings in the federal Trump proceedings; the DoJ seeks 14 years in prison for the 1/6 rioter who drove a stun gun into officer Fanone's neck; Senator Blumenthal has launched a probe into the LIV PGA merger; Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman are hit with a $5.1M FCC fine; plus AG and Dana deliver your Good News. Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good Trouble Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts