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In this episode Brian Hancock talks with Kurt Dykstra and Joshua Weikart to discuss the 38 Golf Program, the Functional Specialty Team Construct, and the recent Functional Specialty Team Symposium. Major Dykstra and Captain Weikert, welcome to the show. Thank you very much. Wonderful to be here. --- One CA is a product of the civil affairs association  and brings in current or former military personnel, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with the people and leadership of a partner nation. We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations.  To contact the show, email us at CApodcasting@gmail.com  or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www civilaffairsassoc.org --- Special thanks to Art Music for a sample from the song "January | Instrumental Background Music." Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E0orz_C33I --- Transcript 00:00:03 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the 1CA Podcast. This is your host, Jack Gaines. 1CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on ground with a partner nation's people and leadership. Our goal is to inspire anyone interested in working the last three feet of foreign relations. To contact the show, email us at capodcasting@gmail.com or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at www.civilaffairsassoc.org. I'll have those in the show notes. 00:00:39 BRIAN HANCOCK I'm Lieutenant Colonel Brian Hancock, and I will be your host for this session. Today, we have with us Major Kurt Dykstra and Joshua Weikert  and  Joshua Weikert  and Captain Joshua Weikert to discuss the 38 golf program and the recent Functional Specialty Team Symposium. Major Dykstra and Captain Weikert, welcome to the show. Thanks very much. Wonderful to be here. Thank you, sir. 00:01:26 BRIAN HANCOCK A quick disclaimer while we're here that the remarks of myself and the participants are solely ours. All right, gentlemen, let's jump into it. From the beginning, what attracted you to U.S. Army civil affairs? Well, I can start that answer. So I'm a bit older, as you might have gathered from my bio. 00:01:43 KURT DYKSTRA a bit older, as you might have gathered from my bio. And at various points in my adult life, I had thought about entering into military service. And for one reason or another, It just didn't happen. And it was always a great regret in my life that I had not served and saw it as something that I wish I would have done. And then about four or so years ago, I got a call from a friend of a friend who at the time was a major who was recruiting for this new golf program. And we really didn't know each other, but we sort of had moved in similar circles and knew the same people and those sorts of things. And my wife and I were hiking the Appalachian Trail and I was having breakfast one morning and got a phone call from Colonel Koinga, as he retells the story, I think within an hour or two, I said something like, sounds good to me, let's do it. Of course, I did talk with my wife and those sorts of things, but that's my pathway in and a bit unique perhaps, but I think a story that has some resonance with many of the other gulfs, particularly those who were not prior service, that this was fulfilling an opportunity that they had, that they had wished that they had taken earlier, which was to serve the country through the military. 00:02:51 BRIAN HANCOCK the country through the military. Well, first of all, Kurt, you're not that old. You look very young and healthy to me. And so you're doing something right. So good for you. I'm thrilled that you have chosen to give both the Army and civil affairs a chance. We definitely need the type of skills that you bring to the table. Now, let me turn to you, Captain Weicker. Tell me a little bit about your journey getting here. Well, I was a prior service soldier. 00:03:16 JOSHUA WEIKERT  prior service soldier. Also being the pre -law advisor at my university, I had a pre -law student who was interested in the Army JAG program. And she had asked me to look into direct commissioning programs in the Army in general, knowing that I was a veteran and had some experience in this area. And I stumbled across the 38 Gulf page on the Army Talent Management website. And it was such an immediately obvious fit because I teach politics, but I also do politics. I work for the House of Representatives. And for that matter, when I go out looking for faculty members to hire, I like looking for people who are practitioners as well as being scholars. And this really dovetailed very nicely into that model. And it struck me as something with a very clear need. It also struck me as something that, especially as we think about lessons learned from Iraq and Afghanistan and 20 years of deployments, that this was an area where the Army could really bone up its skills and get more into capacity building both within our formations and also the places where we operate. So it struck me as something that was both important and extremely interesting. 00:04:13 BRIAN HANCOCK Well, very glad that you're here. The background that you both have in politics and helping. do governance on an almost daily basis. It makes me wonder, how would we train something like transitional governance? This is one of our core capabilities. I don't know if the program does things like that. I think there's a big future for us in this area. And both of you have the background to help us move in that direction. Well, in the early 2000s, 00:04:44 JOSHUA WEIKERT  the DOD had... conducted a review of all the civil administration and civil affairs tasks that were out there that the Army engages in. And they came up with a list of something like 1 ,400 different tasks. And they combed through this list and started identifying things that are not currently met. So where are the areas where the Army needs help? And out of that derived these 18 skill identifiers within the 38 Gulf program, covering a broad range of civil skills. And these include things like... finance, education, and border security, and law, regulation, and policy, and this cultural heritage and property protection. And the goal of the program is essentially to enhance a commander's ability to operate in a stable civil environment, to foresee and address any likely challenges that should crop up, so that commanders can focus on accomplishing their primary image. 00:05:33 KURT DYKSTRA AND  JOSHUA WEIKERT  Yeah, if I might jump in a little bit on that as well, either read the book or see the movie Monuments Men, then that gives you a little bit of a sense. In World War II, The U .S. were heading across Western Europe. They needed help to identify certain things, whether it's art, whether it's the significance of structures. And those are skills that the Army just didn't have. So the George Clooney's of the world, who at the time were art historians and museum curators, were brought into the Army's orbit to assist in those tasks. And that's kind of the history of the program that goes way back when, and then it was recently restarted in many ways and broadened as Captain Weigert. has been describing. So in some ways, I describe our role as consultants with specific civilian side expertise that the Army simply does not have to assist the Army to be able to do things that it otherwise might not be able to do. So we get called upon to assist in some of those areas that are more specialized than what the Army generally might have. And in other ways, like other civil affairs officers, you know, we're kind of the Army's diplomatic corps. So it's really those combinations, but the Gulf program specifically brings a very specific and in -depth civilian skill set to be used for Army purposes. 00:06:47 BRIAN HANCOCK set to be used for Army purposes. It sounds a little bit similar to some of the specialists we have with surgeons and lawyers, but also different at the same time. When we were deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, we definitely could have used these capabilities in all of these special functional areas. The Department of State tries their best to fill that gap, but the reality is that they're a relatively small organization that isn't necessarily equipped to go to non -permissive environments for extended periods of time. So for transitional governments, I think the heavy lift tends to fall on the military, and you really can't rebuild a government without trying to rebuild the economy and those other threads that tie into that tapestry. I'm very excited for the future with you guys on board. One of the initial challenges is that there wasn't necessarily a clear career progression through every rank for these soldiers. They couldn't follow the 38 Alpha career progression. Has that been relooked at? We do have a quasi -path through your military education. 00:07:57 JOSHUA WEIKERT  a quasi -path through your military education. We do not yet have a basic officer leadership course, though we are currently piggybacking on Medical Services Bullock down here at Fort Sam. which is actually where they both are right now. But my understanding is that a 38 golf at CA Bullock course is in development, and I volunteered some of my time doing some of the course materials for that. And of course, we do have the civil affairs captain's course as well as an option. Beyond that, I'm not certain at all. But for Major Dykstra, if he has more information on that. 00:08:26 KURT DYKSTRA AND  JOSHUA WEIKERT  Much of this has been like jazz. There's been a certain underlying beat that's there, and there's a lot of improvisation that happens along the way. And Captain Weikert is exactly correct that we do DCC largely with the JAG DCC. And then we sort of peg on BOLIC, either AG or AMED, and AMED seems to be the preferred course right now. And to me, this is an area for improvement. We've gone through two school experiences without having any sort of direct training for what it is that we do. And that feels to me like an area that we can improve upon. And I think that is in process, as Captain Weikert mentioned with. With large organizations, particularly the U.S. Army, all that sort of thing takes time. Yeah, it does. But I do think that as the program matures, as there are more people within it for longer periods of time, a lot of the questions about career path and specifics along those lines, frankly, either be worked out by doctrine or they'll be worked out by the process of having people going through these programs and through the ranks and getting OERs and those kinds of things. So I'm not as concerned about that. A ladder piece is what I think that it would be beneficial for the golf program to have better formal education laid out sooner as we see with most other MOCs. 00:09:37 BRIAN HANCOCK other MOCs. It makes sense to me. It is clever, though, to piggyback on a professional MOS. Many reservists have a similar challenge who aren't 38 golfs because a lot of the professional military education that we funnel through. is geared towards combat arms. And of course, for reserve soldiers, what we do is largely support. But in terms of professional military education, understanding some of these other professions like medicine and pieces of logistics and information operations, professional military education historically has not been geared to advance the tradecraft of those individuals. So I think there's a larger movement within the Army at large, though, to create more specialized training. Unlike the Marine Corps, where they have fewer MOSs and folks have to be a little bit more of a generalist, the fact that we have so many specialty MOSs in the Army, I think, lends itself to the ability to stand up individual branches that can run its own training. And within the functional specialties of the 38 golf program, you might even need an entire course dedicated. to each of those functional areas because they're really quite different. 38 golfs are contained within the functional specialty team construct, like the building where they live within a civil affairs unit. Some folks tend to conflate the 38 golf program with the functional specialty team, not the same. But let's take it a step further. Since the functional specialty team which houses the 38 golf program is a military unit, It, of course, has non -commissioned officers in it as well as officers. Three of us happen to be officers, but non -commissioned officers are very important for us to get things done in the Army. What right now is the role of the non -commissioned officer within functional specialty teams? And gentlemen, where do you see that going? Go ahead, Captain Martin. I think that's exactly right. 00:11:40 JOSHUA WEIKERT  right. And in addition, the just traditional roles that NCOs play in almost any unit in formation in terms of like training plan development and... upward input and things like that. I think the role of NCOs is all the more valuable and important in an FXFB section that includes a significant number of direct commission officers. You need that reinforcing experience even more in that set. And also, as we found out at the symposium in April, many of we had NCOs in attendance, and many of these NCOs are themselves fairly accomplished within their careers on the civilian side. So they have SI. contributions to make as well. So they're an essential part of this formation. 00:12:19 KURT DYKSTRA AND  JOSHUA WEIKERT  Yeah. One of our NCOs was a lawyer of 35 plus years, had done really remarkable things in the civilian side. So the idea that I, as a newly commissioned officer, would come in as the experienced person on the civilian side and he was more experienced on the Army side was true on the one hand, but it also was so much more than that because his civilian expertise was also first rate and really quite impressive. 00:12:41 BRIAN HANCOCK first rate and really quite impressive. That's amazing. And I don't know if the functional specialty teams will select for that type of talent. It certainly exists, at least within the Army Reserve. We're very skill -rich. That is exciting to me. Now, prior to the establishment of the 38 golf program, who was manning the functional specialty teams? 00:13:03 JOSHUA WEIKERT  There is great talent in our formations already. So we had, for example, veterinarians. We had public health practitioners. and people that have civil affairs and what we now think of as sort of 38 Gulf skill sets. With the 38 Gulf program, you have subject matter experts who can get a little further into the weeds in areas where we don't have as much expertise. If someone came up to a practicing JAG lawyer and said, look, we need to design a judiciary system because we're about to massively disrupt the civil administration of this country, they're going to be in the ballpark. They understand courts and civil and criminal procedure and things like that. but they might clearly consider things that I would think of in terms of governmental engineering around separation of powers, how those are selected. And that is what I think 38 Gulfs add to that functional specialty. It lets us accomplish a lot more within the same formation. That makes sense to me. 00:13:51 KURT DYKSTRA AND  JOSHUA WEIKERT  Yeah, I completely agree with that. And clearly the civil affairs units and the FXSPs in particular were doing tremendous work prior to the visioning of the 38 Gulf program. In many cases, it seems as though it might be because of the particular and unique skill sets of those officers and NCOs. I think the Gulf program is trying to actually more systematically identify and bring into the Army persons who have depth to skill. 00:14:17 BRIAN HANCOCK to skill. What I'm hearing is that 38 Gulfs bring out more capability and apply it to the often very complex civil social problems that we work on in the civil affairs community. I read a fair amount of peer -reviewed literature, and I can tell you from that standpoint, since the 38 Gulfs have entered the community, I've seen a lot more peer -reviewed literature coming out. So I think there definitely is some effect from this program, and I'm really excited to see where it's going to lead. Now, at the end of April, the 304th Civil Affairs Brigade, which is commanded by Colonel Toby Humphries, convened the first -ever functional specialty team symposium. How did that come about? What's the history there? Colonel Daniel Fletcher is the FXSP chief of the drill fourth. 00:15:03 KURT DYKSTRA AND  JOSHUA WEIKERT  chief of the drill fourth. So I was as green as they come. And Colonel Fletcher, he was incredibly helpful and kind to me to help me figure out some things. And through that, he learned that there was an onboarding and utility gap of how are we supposed to use these golfs? And he asked around up and down the chain in other units and found out that lots of people were having the same kind of question. So this, I think, was the impetus that he had then to say, well, let's get some people together to talk about some of these issues and see if we can't find solutions to some of these challenges. And then he and our CEO, Colonel Humphreys, talked. And Colonel Humphreys was, as I'm told, immediately enthusiastically on board for this effort. And then through lots of laboring hours and the work of many good officers and NCOs, we put together this symposium. It was a really rich learning experience, let alone a great networking opportunity. 00:16:01 BRIAN HANCOCK That sounds amazing. I almost wish I had been there. I know one of my mentors, Colonel Bradford Hughes, was there, and probably some of his team as well. What were some of the topics you guys discussed, and did you come to any conclusions or lessons learned that you'd like to share with the community? We had essentially three large chunks. 00:16:19 JOSHUA WEIKERT  three large chunks. One was around organization and operations of 38 golfs and ethics SP sections. One was around training and doctrine. And then we specifically also discussed recruitment and personnel and lengthy discussions around accessions and initial onboarding. And we covered a lot of ground in three days. The white paper that is just about ready to be disseminated details the findings and does make some recommendations. But I think far more important than any particular recommendation that came out of it was the fact that we were able to draw all these discussions into one place and one location at one time. I have to believe, greatly increases the likelihood that they are ultimately acted upon because we were able to draw from everyone's best practices and identify where our collective gaps were. And as we sort of pass this up to USKPOC and the command level, this is something that is going to be a little more valuable simply because we were able to reach consensus on even just our concerns. 00:17:17 KURT DYKSTRA AND  JOSHUA WEIKERT  Exactly. It was a tremendously rich experience and a breadth of topics. And you mentioned Colonel Hughes. And he and his team have, I think, sort of set the pace for many of the KCOMs in terms of how they're using gulps in particular. And so I was a bit familiar with him through the literature and through various email types of things, but I'd never really talked with him before. Unfortunately, he couldn't be there in person, so he was presented by a team. But then got the chance to meet him this summer in Madison, Wisconsin, at a training event at the University of Wisconsin. And you want to talk about officers who are... just stellar in terms of their knowledge, but also stellar in terms of character and quality of person. Carl Hughes is right up there as well. So it was just an incredible experience to learn from other KCOMs and to understand history and some of the doctrine issues that arise and to identify road bumps or landmines and avoid them or fix them. But a really great experience that I think was appreciated by all who attended. 00:18:17 JOSHUA WEIKERT  all who attended. One of the things that came out of the symposium for me in terms of like genuinely new things that I learned, is that at one point there was the establishment of this Institute for Military Support to Governance, which was formed specifically to identify and support reservists with civilian acquired skills that were applicable to these functional areas. And it sounds like it was a forerunner in many ways to what we think of as the 38 Gulf program today. And it still exists, at least as far as we can tell, absolutely unclear what current status is. But this is something that came up several times during the symposium, is that that could be something that could function as a vehicle to address some of the coordinating. challenges we face and maybe even some of the accessions on board be challenged. And it will just remain to be seen if that's something we can vitalize or revitalize. I love the way you're thinking. 00:19:01 KURT DYKSTRA AND  JOSHUA WEIKERT  Sir, this is part of the benefit of having an academic like Captain Weikert in the planning team. He thinks institutionally and thinks strategically in terms of the doctrine aspect of things. It's not just operational or tactical. The other thing I would mention is Captain Weikert mentioned The white paper from the symposium is soon to be published, but there was an article in the latest edition of The Shield that gives a more thinner or more popular description of what the symposium did and what it accomplished and who was there. So I would encourage any listener who is at least somewhat curious about the symposium to check out The Shield article and then be able to look out for the upcoming white paper. 00:19:40 BRIAN HANCOCK Let me ask you, gentlemen, a test question now that I've got you both warmed up and unsuspecting here. Field manual, three -tack, five -step, civil affairs operations, our Bible, recently updated. It added this new task of civil network development and engagement, or CNDE, which in itself is pretty complicated because we're talking about mapping and engaging interrelated complex adaptive systems. Okay, so mathematically, at least, it's already very complicated. Now, considering how deep the expertise is, within the 38 Gulf community, I would suspect that those folks with those credentials in those communities are probably in a very good position to advance civil network development engagement within their specialty areas. Now let's talk about that concept within the broader Army concept. We're all professionals at this level of our career. How are we as an institution, in your opinion, measuring the strength of the professional networks that we are bringing with us, which are an asset for both civilian and the military? How could we include the strength of someone's network as, say, part of their promotion or board packages? Do you have any thoughts how the Army as an institution could take a better measure? of our professional networks and ability to leverage them to achieve commander's effects. I can say that it did come up at the symposium among that group of 38 Golfs and FXSP members in attendance that this was an essential part of just understanding what our own capabilities were and how do we track and map where everyone lands in terms of their skill sets. 00:21:13 JOSHUA WEIKERT  that it did come up at the symposium among that group of 38 Golfs and FXSP members in attendance that this was an essential part of just understanding what our own capabilities were and how do we track and map where everyone lands in terms of their skill sets. So it was something of general interest at the symposium, and it also came up in the context of how we developed training. for 38 golfs and for civil affairs units more generally. And those efforts are likely to be ongoing. But in terms of how to do it, I think it should be relatively straightforward because we already have some of these things sort of populated in the soldier talent profile at HRC, for example. And if we simply adapt that and augment it to specifically identify for civil skills and civil networks, it shouldn't be too challenging to at least get that on paper. Now, how you operationalize that and put it to work is a more challenging question, obviously. 00:22:03 KURT DYKSTRA But it does seem to me as though there is a lot of ad hoc -ness to the way this is happening so far. The point and purpose of the Gulf program is to really get into uniform persons with skills that the Army was lacking. And if we simply have them but don't know about them and don't utilize them and leverage them and execute on them, then maybe to put it in a more concrete way, if we're simply relying upon, I know a guy or I know a gal who has that experience and they happen to be over there. in the 352, well, that's better than not having that information. But it's not really how you want to be running a program like this. Better to have a much more institutionalized, formalized means of understanding networks so that we can affect the broad array of a civil society. Because as we all understand, if a civil society breaks down, it's not just one thing that needs to be addressed. It's about 175 things that need to be addressed. in order for civil society to work. So there's still work to be done there, but I am heartened by the fact that the Gulf community is a robust one intrapersonally and continuing to be more so. And these topics of more institutionalizing that kind of knowledge is absolutely on the topic of conversation for many people who are thinking more seriously about how to do that. 00:23:18 BRIAN HANCOCK people who are thinking more seriously about how to do that. I love the fact that this community is actually thinking about these difficult questions that not only affect the army, but... affect the force as a whole and strategically affect our ability to compete and deter, ideally avoiding conflict altogether. And these are things that we have to understand. What networks, how do we invest in them? How do we, if necessary, appropriate them to steer the world away from costly conflict? That is something that needs more attention, 00:23:49 JOSHUA WEIKERT  more attention, is there is a very, very, very robust peace mission for 38 Gulf. And I think it's important to remember, too, as we think about how we exploit these talents. For example, the same way our conservationists and cultural property protection folks have a partnership with the Smithsonian, we would want to see that within every skill identifier, that institutional partner becomes a potential warehouse of understanding what their aside people can do and how they can contribute as well. So I think at present, it is very interpersonal, and it's great that we do have that network of folks. But I also think that that is something that will get augmented once we have everything built out to its fullest expression. Carty, do you have a thought on that? 00:24:26 KURT DYKSTRA  I was just going to say that we want to be in a spot to have those networks built out and an understanding of the places in which we operate before any hostilities break out. These things are happening and they're happening because of the good work of a whole lot of people, but the program is still pretty young. So we're still gaining our legs and still building it out. And with the kind of caliber of people we have in uniform now through this program, I have no doubt that the future is really, 00:24:50 BRIAN HANCOCK have no doubt that the future is really, really bright. That's wonderful to hear. The Army has done conflict for a long time, right? This idea of competition is still somewhat new to us, so we're not going to expect overnight our doctrine and schooling to change to be able to help us secure that win in competition. But I'm seeing encouraging signs, and I know we're going to head in that direction, and I really believe the 38 Golfs are going to have a very big role as we look to maximize our return on investment and competition, ideally avoiding conflict altogether. Now, at the symposium, I imagine maybe behind closed doors, a very professional and upfront group who's not afraid to talk about challenges. Within those conversations, what... at present, do you see as the single greatest challenge that needs to be overcome within the 38 Golf community? And what are your suggestions to do so? I'll say one thing. 00:25:52 KURT DYKSTRA  To a person who was there, yes, there were some frustrations or constructive criticism ideas, but there was not a person in that room who was not enthusiastic about the program and grateful to be a part of it. So I think part of the challenge in a twofold piece, and both of these things have to do with the program being relatively new. The first one I would say is the accession process and the identification process. How does someone go from never having worn a uniform in the history of their life to commissioning? And how does that process work? And how long does it take for that to happen? Part of the challenge that we see, and I think it's getting better, I was maybe second class of Gulfs that came in, is that it was an on -again, off -again process for close to two years. And if we are trying to identify highly skilled, highly talented, highly experienced civilian personnel to come into uniform, a two -year process is problematic. 00:26:51 BRIAN HANCOCK is problematic. It's strange to me because my recruiter had me in boots before I left his office. And that was actually part of the discussion. 00:26:59 KURT DYKSTRA AND  that was actually part of the discussion. In so many other areas, Army recruiting is really, really strong, and there's a clearly established path that you do. And because of the newness and kind of quirkiness of this program, there's less of that, and we're sort of building the ship as we're sailing. Yesterday in the hotel here at Fort Sam, I met a thoracic surgeon who was newly commissioned. And some of those areas that maybe have experience with highly skilled civilian practitioners. coming newly into the Army that have paths that are a bit more developed than what the golf program is. So again, I think it has gotten much better, but it takes time. 00:27:36 JOSHUA WEIKERT  time. I think as the program grows and we sort of meet our staffing benchmarks and as we get more practice and more reps in the process, I do believe a lot of this will hire. I think it will as well. The other thing I would say is having the ability for a civil affairs bullet to come into play. 00:27:49 KURT DYKSTRA  having the ability for a civil affairs bullet to come into play. We latched on with mainly the JAG officers for GCC and there's... a lot that's great about that, especially as a lawyer. It was very strange. So there were about 100 of us in our Bolick class. All but five of us, I think, were JAG officers. But I was the lawyer who wasn't the JAG. And I was the old guy. So it was really, it was a fascinating couple of months and a lot of fun. But we were sort of sitting along the side as they were talking lots of things about JAG school and what happened next for them. And then to be at AMED Bolick, again, it's a similar sort of thing. And there's, especially for someone new to the Army like me, being around people in the Army is invaluable, regardless of whether it's directly related to my MOS or not. But at some point, it would be helpful to get some specialized training about what it is that the Army expects me to do, apart from the civilian experience that I bring to the table. 00:28:45 JOSHUA WEIKERT  In terms of challenges within 38 Gulf, I also find that, organizationally speaking, is how we connect 38 Gulfs with commanders and missions. Because at present, we are relying on these informal networks to pass information along about we need six Delta to go to Poland in two weeks. Who's available? You know, things like that. That's always going to be inefficient, for one thing. We realize a little too much on that ad hoc communications network. And it also means that commanders can't go looking for 38 Gulfs either. So what I think will have to happen sooner or later is having some kind of centralized. repository of mission and or task information that 38 Gulfs can go to and look at ongoing missions or missions in planning. And at the same time, some kind of searchable database where commanders can go find those people. And there are institutions and organizations that have this set up in existence. So it's not something we need to reinvent. It's just something we need to consolidate because it is just very unlikely that every formation in a civil affairs unit will happen to have the right people for their region and their missions. We need to be better to get good information down to every individual 38 golf and up to every commander. And that's just going to take time and awareness to them. 00:29:51 BRIAN HANCOCK time and awareness to them. That makes perfect sense. So that would help you grow in your skill set and mature your capability as well for everyone's benefit. Totally sold on that. And I think in time, as you mentioned, that's probably going to be developed and roll out. We've talked a lot about the 38 golf program today. Very exciting. I think certainly the best thing that's happened to civil affairs in decades. And I believe over time it'll be one of the best things that's ever happened to the Army and to the military at large. Very exciting. Those in the audience who are listening, who are interested in learning more and perhaps going through that application process, which will shrink in time, of course, what are those steps they need to take? If someone raised their hand and says, sign me up to 38 Golf, what do they do? 00:30:44 JOSHUA WEIKERT  the Army and Hound Management website. If you just Google 38 Gulf Army, I believe the first tip that you'll see. And it's been built out over the past three years, adding more context, more information about the steps. But it essentially begins with laying out the basic requirements for the program, which is at least a master's degree in a relevant SI field, and at least professional experience in that as well. Once you've cleared those hurdles, you're then looking at developing your packet, and it does provide good guidance on that. I have already fielded some inquiries from interested NCOs and officers, and there are also some groups that you find on LinkedIn and Signal as well that are very active in discussing this process and how it's going. 00:31:18 BRIAN HANCOCK it's going. Professional football teams don't just recruit from their neighborhood. They go all over the place to get the right specialties, to put them together in the right combination for the right missions and matchups. I love the way you're thinking about putting something together like that. I've honestly felt that... As an institution, one of the things that we should do a little bit better job with in general is knowledge management within the military. If you have deep subject matter expertise, if it's in a very tight area like tech support, they have knowledge bases that you can search. We don't have a lot of tools like that, and we spend a lot of our money on human capital who are producing intellectual property, some of which is lost when a unit rips out or when there isn't a good continuity plan. And of course, the deep knowledge that you're describing, we definitely need a better way to collect, analyze, maintain, and make that accessible. So thinking about 38 Gulfs, and it was described as a consultancy within the Army. 00:32:12 JOSHUA WEIKERT  it was described as a consultancy within the Army. So essentially, a staff officer or commander pauses and says, wait, how do I fill in the blank? That should trigger a call at an RFI down to some kind of 38 Gulf to fill that need. Yeah, and two more comments on that. One, this isn't unique to the Army. 00:32:29 KURT DYKSTRA AND  JOSHUA WEIKERT  to the Army. Any organization of any size will sort of talk about knowledge walking out the door. So this is not a unique situation to the Army, though, of course, it's magnified given the size, scale, and scope of what the U .S. Army does. The second thing I would say is, and this was part of the discussion at the symposium, the Colonel Hughes panel, what the 351st does is they house all of their goals at the KCOM level, as opposed to embedding them in brigades or battalions. And that way... Whether it's the ultimate solution or whether it's a matter of a way to actually get their arms around it, they have a sense as to what their capacity is within the 351st because they're all at the KCOM level and can understand that, oh, we have this issue of an agricultural thing happening in the Philippines. Wonderful. We know who we can send to help out on that mission. As things continue to get better, and they clearly have gotten better. But as this program is longer and more experienced and has more people in it and more knowledge shared through it, I fully expect that the process will get better and the knowledge that we're able to share in social life. 00:33:31 BRIAN HANCOCK I definitely think it will. We're approaching our time for the show. I wanted to give you a few last minutes for each of you. Do you have any final thoughts that you would like to share with the community? First of all, thanks for having us on, 00:33:46 KURT DYKSTRA AND  JOSHUA WEIKERT  on, sir. It's been a real treat to be able to talk with you. In addition to the great resources that Captain Weikert mentioned, feel free to reach out to us if you have questions on the golf program. We may not have all the answers, but we can probably be a good conduit into the network to help get you the answers, or at least the right people who would have the answers. So happy to field any phone calls or emails about the golf program. Awesome. 00:34:07 JOSHUA WEIKERT  And I would just say to anyone who's currently in the pipeline or is thinking about applying or has recently commissioned and is very sort of new to the process, patience is the key. I know it seems like it's taking forever. It has gotten better with every iteration. It seems like the sort of processing time is getting smaller and smaller and all these things. So just hang in there and it does reach a conclusion eventually. 00:34:26 BRIAN HANCOCK a conclusion eventually. Well, thank you both very much, Major Dijkstra and Captain Weikert for coming on the show. That concludes this issue of 1CA Podcast. 00:34:37 Close Thanks for listening. If you get a chance, please like and subscribe and rate the show on your favorite podcast platform. Also, if you're interested in coming on the show or hosting an episode, email us at capodcasting@gmail.com. I'll have the email and CA Association website in the show notes. And now, most importantly, to those currently out in the field, working with a partner nation's people or leadership to forward U.S. relations, thank you all for what you're doing. This is Jack, your host. Stay tuned for more great episodes. One CA Podcast.

“If you walk up and down Main Street and go into an art gallery, or a retail shop, or a restaurant that's been here for years, you're gonna get a, ‘Welcome y'all. How's it going?' And you're going to get a sense of who that person is and what that place really is. There are ways to be luxurious and boutique without being stuffy and pretentious, because the Hill Country is simply not any of those things.” We're in great company with Mike Bolick, the General Manager of the Albert Hotel, a tranquil Texas Hill Country resort that is lovingly restored and set to officially open in January 2025, blending historical charm with modern luxury, tucked just off of Fredericksburg's bustling Main Street.  There is much talk about town and excitement in the air as this historic Main Street is brought back to life with a vigor to preserve the past and pave way for a new generation of authenticity seeking travelers.  In this episode, Mike shares his credible perspective on and passion for what he and his team at New Waterloo are curating in this ‘Honest Hill Country Getaway,' - from a culinary scene rivaling that of Austin paired with the talented winemaking scene right outside of town, to the boutique accommodations that are ‘delightfully detailed' and ‘eclectically elegant.' Top Takeaways [1:45] From a childhood growing up in Ritz Carlton hotels to beginning his hospitality career with The Four Seasons to finding his purpose in the luxury boutique hotel space, how Mike found his way to New Waterloo and took a chance on the Albert.  [9:20] Who is Albert you ask? Lovingly described as "the Hill Country's last renaissance man or its first hippie,” there's much to say about this influential and innovative man.  [14:10] Step back in time to a Saloon serving classic cocktails and a Pharmacy stocked with seasonal kolaches and sweet treats to snack on as you savor the nostalgic decor that adorns the walls.  [20:10] Luxury looks a bit different in Hill Country, focusing on an abundance of time and convenience of location, a genuine community and connection to history, “because, you don't have to be anywhere else.” [24:40] From cozy reading nooks to modern suites designed as if you're staying in your hip aunt's city flat, from signature spa scents and seasonal ingredients to a sunken pool meant to mimic a Texas swimming hole, there's intention behind every detail of the Albert.  [37:20] Come hungry and leave full - of award winning southern cuisine and authentic barbecue - and fond memories shared over creative cocktails and fine wines.    Notable Mentions Hotel Emma in San Antonio Pipkin & Co Visit Fredericksburg Enchanted Rock San Saba Soap Co Chef Michael Fojtasek of MaieB Hospitality Texas' First Michelin Guide Becker Vineyards William Chris Vineyards Side Street Hospitality Vaudeville Living Visit For Yourself Albert Hotel Website | @alberthotelfbgtx @pharmacyfbgtx | @saloonfbgtx | @junebugs_bbq  New Waterloo Website | @newwaterloo Stay In Good Company Website 

On July 18, 2007, 55-year-old Barbara Bolick vanished without a trace while hiking her favorite trail, Bear Creek Overlook, in Montana. She was accompanied by Jim Ramaker, a guest, who claimed she disappeared silently within 40 seconds while walking ahead of him. Despite extensive searches with dogs, aircraft, and ground teams, no evidence of Barbara or her belongings was found. Known as an experienced and cautious hiker, her sudden disappearance sparked theories ranging from an accident or animal attack to foul play or other unexplained phenomena, but the case remains unsolved.Ossuary 6 - Air Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Contact us at: weeknightmysteries@gmail.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries

Alumni Betsy Bolick joins Keith in the studio to share her story of how the Lord used sacral agenesis to draw Betsy closer to Him and continues to use her story to reveal Himself to others.

Send us a Text Message.This week we look into the mysterious disappearance of Barbara Bolick.  Barbara disappeared July 18, 2007 from the Bear Creek Overlook Trail in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana.Barbara was an avid hiker who ran daily and spent a great deal of time on this particular trail.  And yet she simply vanished.Support the show! Become a Lurk Patron!New Merch Store!Vote for us in the Paranormality Magazine's Top 10 Paranormal Podcast List!To see photos we discussed in this episode, please follow us on our Social Media platforms:Lurk on FacebookLurk on TwitterLurk on InstagramWe have a new Facebook Group join in the discussion! Lurk Podcast Facebook GroupWe are also now found on YouTube- Lurk on YouTubeBackground Music Royalty and Copyright Free MusicIntro and Outro music purchased through  AudioJunglewith Music Broadcast License (1 Million)Support the Show.

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Die DoPs Anne Bolick und Katharina Bühler berichten im Podcast über Bildgestaltung und Jobsharing bei „Oh Hell“. Vor allem auf dem Weg zu… Der Beitrag EP26: Wie lief Euer Jobsharing bei “Oh Hell”, Anne Bolick & Katharina Bühler? erschien zuerst auf Hinter der Kamera.

Barbara Bolick queria compartilhar a vista de um de seus lugares favoritos com um amigo da família.  Ela tinha acabado de subir a trilha até um belo mirante, e estava a cerca de 9 metros de distância de seu companheiro de caminhada, quando aparentemente desapareceu sem deixar rastros. Apesar de uma extensa busca, nenhum sinal de Bárbara foi encontrado. ❤ Torne-se um apoiador pela Orelo ou Apoia.se ❤ Segue a gente no ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Pesquisa e roteiro: Marcela Souza Edição: Alexandre LimaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gallego can't be this dumb » Bolick v. Bolick » AZ rancher FREE » 4 bullets = 12 years » Leftist OZONE nonsense Angela and Olivia join me on todays podcast to discuss:   Rubin Gallego can't be this stupid (0:00) but more importantly, are the voters dumb enough to think a Senator Gallego will beat inflation…after causing it as a Congressman!    Bolick v. Bolick (7:37) at center of AZ abortion issue Angela and I give an update on the AZ abortion drama and discuss the two Bolick's at the center of the controversy.    Southern AZ rancher manslaughter trial ends (16:19) and prosecutors have egg on their face. George Allen Kelly free after 2 years of hell.   4 bullets = 12 years (22:51) proving politicians are stupid everywhere, tourist faces 12 years in Turks and Caicos for accidentally bringing in 4 bullets.   Leftist OZONE hole appears (again) and it's all because of climate change (37:52) We did this already! Hole in ozone…again, not from your hairspray but from man caused climate change. Shut up already!   —————————————— Please FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to the Jeff Oravits Show! RUMBLE   YouTube   ApplePodCasts   AmazonMusic   Spotify        Also on Twitter and www.TalkWithJeff.com   Disclaimer: The information provided on the Jeff Oravits Show does not constitute legal, medical, financial or tax advice.  All information is the opinions of the host's and his guests.  You should always seek the advice of a professional regarding any of these complex issues to make sure all circumstances of your situation are properly considered.   ——————————————

I SWEA-podden nummer 94 i ordningen har Anna och Irina intervjuat Anna Bolick som bor i Seattle och arbetar som Hundpsykolog. Anna berättar hur hon hjälper hundägare som inget hellre vill än att hunden och övriga familjen ska få det bra tillsammans. Anna ger oss även tips på vad man ska tänka på innan man skaffar hund.    SWEA-poddens team som medverkar detta avsnitt: Intervju: Irina Nilsson (SWEA Singapore) och Anna Tvinnereim (SWEA Örestad) Redigering: Emma Hemström (SWEA Bangkok) Webbredaktör och sociala medier: Jenny Hammar (SWEA Seattle)

Barbara Bolick was excited to hike with a friend in one of her favorite spots. A hike from which she would never return. As search teams combed the area, the strange circumstances surrounding her disappearance deepened, leaving only questions.   Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier! Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcast Follow us on Facebook at Off the Trails Podcast If you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com   Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!   **We do our own research and try our best to cross reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

A thought-provoking and inspiring conversation about the power of human connections, personal growth, and the importance of empowering future generations. Marc Bolick joins us as a guest, and we are struck by his ability to connect with others and his insights on leadership. 

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Harold Dean Bolick was 75-years-old when someone shot him in the back of the head at close range on March 7th, 2007. Harold had been retired for 10 years and lived with his wife, Rose, in Morristown Tennessee. The couple had no children and spent most of their time together. They enjoyed walking around the mall together, volunteering at their church and hanging out at the senior center. This murder is still unsolved and one of the first the city had ever seen. If you or someone you know has any information please call 1-800-TBI-FIND Follow us for more Tennessee True Crime ​⁠ Support the show

Last year, Hunter spoke with members of the newly formed Defenders Union of Colorado (DUC) to discuss their reason for unionization and the challenges facing all employees of Colorado Public Defense. Today, Hunter is once again speaking with DUC, but this time, they discussed the complete failure of leadership to be transparent with them and how that is eroding trust between the two.   Guests: Kiyomi Bolick, Long Time Colorado Public Defender and a Founding Organizer of DUC Mike Kubicek, Investigator, Durango Office of the Public Defender Oliver Rose Katz, Administrative Assistant, Brighton Office of the Public Defender Resources: Colorado Public Defenders Raise Concern over Pay https://www.denverpost.com/2023/05/17/colorado-public-defenders-pay-petition-union-16-million/ Follow DUC on Twitter https://twitter.com/DefenderUnionCO Follow DUC on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/defenders_union_of_colorado/ Colorado Public Defender https://www.coloradodefenders.us/     Contact Hunter Parnell: Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN  

On July 18th, 2007, Barbara Bolick disappeared from one of her favorite hiking trails in Victor, Montana. According to her hiking partner she disappeared in a matter of seconds. Where is Barbara Bolick? Instagram: keytothecasepodcastEmail: keytothecase@gmail.comSources:https://www.newspapers.com/image/527803256/?terms=Barbara%20bolickhttps://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/barbara-bolickhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/352194122/https://www.newspapers.com/image/244305585/?terms=Barbara%20Bolick&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/528546021/?terms=Barbara%20Bolick&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/509236328/?terms=Barbara%20Bolick&match=1https://charleyproject.org/case/barbara-assunta-bolickhttps://mountainlion.org/about-mountain-lions/frequently-asked-questions/#:~:text=Human%20encounters%20with%20mountain%20lions,Instead%2C%20they%20avoid%20us.https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/ravallirepublic/name/carl-bolick-obituary?id=31363755https://www.newspapers.com/image/509236324/?terms=Barbara%20bolick&match=1https://bitterrootstar.com/archives/backissues/8_1_07/pageone.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubO-XYA25l4https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/bear-creek-overlook-trailhttps://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7087994/bear-creek-overlook-trail

Shawnna Bolick is sworn into the Arizona Senate after being appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

CHECKPOINTS State v. Parham, 2022 NCCOA 584 (N.C. App. 2022) (unpublished) Holding: Signed authorization of a checkpoint by a supervising officer prior to its initiation is irrelevant as long as the supervising officer gives sufficient verbal instruction on how the checkpoint is to be conducted. Practice tips: (1) focus cross-examination on the specific instructions (verbal or written) being given by the supervisory officer prior to the checkpoint commencing; (2) sequester officers when challenging a checkpoint case. REASONABLE SUSPICION State v. Abernathy, 2022 NCCOA 607 (N.C. App. 2022) (unpublished) Holding: Reasonable suspicion exists to stop a driver travelling under the speed limit in the left lane for a prolonged period causing other vehicles on the highway to pass in the right lane. State v. Barstow, 2022 NCCOA 368 (N.C. App 2022) (unpublished) Holding: An officer dispatched to investigate a domestic dispute has reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle matching the color, make, and model of the one connected to the domestic dispute leaving the subdivision where the domestic dispute occurred. State v. Bolick, 2022 NCCOA 875 (N.C. App 2022) (unpublished) Holding: Reasonable suspicion to stop exists based on an anonymous tip where the 911 caller has face-to-face interaction with the Defendant, smells an odor of alcohol, was tailgated by Defendant, gave the make, model, and license plate of Defendant's vehicle, and told the dispatcher which direction the vehicle was travelling. Practice tip: The Court goes through a lengthy analysis of traffic stops based on an anonymous tip. If you have an anonymous tip case be prepared to distinguish Bolick from your case. State v. Duncan, 2023 NCCOA 5 (N.C. App. 2023) Holding: Reasonable suspicions exists if an officer believes that a driver has a medically cancelled license. State v. Dyer, 2022 NCCOA 880 (N.C. App. 2022) (unpublished) Holding: No reasonable suspicion exists when a stop is based on Defendant's failure to use a turn signal if no other vehicle will be affected by Defendant's turn. EXPERT TESTIMONY State v. Lewis, 2022 NCCOA 887 (N.C. App. 2022) (unpublished) Holding: Based on the plain language of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1, Rule 702(a1)(2), an officer who does not hold a currentcertification as a drug recognition expert (DRE) cannot testify that Defendant was under the influence of one or more impairing substances, or the drug category of such impairing substances. [The trial court erred in allowing such testimony, but the Court of Appeals found in this case the error was not prejudicial.] Practice tip: With the rise of ARIDE officers don't let the state get around the rigid requirements of Rule 702. The opinion is either lay or expert opinion and lay opinion is not allowed in this arena. RIGHT TO SILENCE State v. Dunn, 2022 NCCOA 818 (N.C. App. 2022) (unpublished) Holding: Despite erroneous admission of statements into evidence regarding Defendant's refusal to answer questions after being advised of his Miranda rights, the error was harmless. BLOOD DRAW State v. Bobbitt, No. COA22-510 (N.C. App. 2023) (unpublished) Holding: Medical reports or records created for treatment purposes are not testimonial in nature and as such do not implicate the requirements of the Confrontation Clause. State v. Cannon, No. COA22-572 (N.C. App. 2023) Facts: Defendant was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle killing the driver. Investigating officers found beer cans and an aerosol can of “ultra Duster” in Defendant's vehicle. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol on Defendant, slurred speech and glassy eyes. About two hours after the accident, Defendant's blood was taken at the hospital by law enforcement. At the time of the blood draw, no warrant had been issued and no implied consent had been given under N.C.G.S. § 20-16.2. Holding: Based on the time it took to investigate an accident involving a fatality, the time to transport the Defendant to the hospital, the lack of police assistance for the investigating officers, and the extra time it would have taken to prepare and submit a search warrant, exigent circumstances existed to justify a warrantless search of Defendant's blood. Practice tip: In distinguishing Cannon, focus on the (1) the fatality investigation; (2) lack of police assistance; and (3) drug impairment case. Cf. State v. Romano, 369 N.C. 678 (N.C. 2017). SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE State v. Rouse, 2022 NCCOA 496 (N.C. App. 2022) Holding: Sufficient circumstantial evidence of driving was presented in this case by the State to avoid a Motion to Dismiss. SENTENCING State v. Adams, 2022 NCCOA 845 (N.C. App. 2022) Holding: N.C.G.S. § 20-179(r) does not authorize a judge to mandate a transfer from supervised to unsupervised probation on the passage of a certain amount of time. Practice tip: On a level 3, 4 or 5 sentence make sure that the judge is following the mandates of N.C.G.S. § 20-179(r) in requiring supervised versus unsupervised probation. State v. King, No. COA22-469 (N.C. App. 2023) Holding: N.C.G.S. § 20-179(a2)(2) requires a jury to decide whether aggravating factors exist.   Practice tip: There appears to be grounds for an argument based on this holding that the statutory framework providing that prior convictions under 20-179(c) fall within the purview of the judge vs. the jury is not permissible and a jury should decide. (One aggravating factor found by the superior court judge in this case was a prior conviction of death by motor vehicle). DWLR IMPAIRED State v. Rabas, No. COA22-616 (N.C. App. 2023) (unpublished) Facts: Defendant was charged with DWI. Immediately upon release, defendant went back to his car and drove away. He was stopped again and charged with a second DWI and DWLR impaired. Holding: Defendant possessed actual and constructive knowledge that his license was revoked creating sufficient evidence for conviction of DWLR impaired.

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55-åriga Barbara Bolick levde tillsammans med sin make Carl i det lilla samhället Corvallis i Montana. Hon älskade att vara ute i naturen och framförallt att vandra uppe i bergskedjan Bitterroot Mountains. Men under förmiddagen den 18 juli 2007 skulle hon bege sig ut på sin sista vandring någonsin. Ena stunden befann sig Barbara och hennes sällskap vid en utsiktsplats uppe i bergen och inom loppet av ungefär en minut så var hon helt plötsligt borta. Hur kunde en erfaren vandrare bara gå upp i rök och varför har man än idag, snart 16 år senare, inte kunnat hitta henne eller besvara frågan kring vart hon tog vägen? Det här är det bisarra och oförklarliga fallet kring Barbara Bolicks försvinnande.Del 2 av detta avsnitt släpps idag 24 april kl 11.00 (ev fördröjning kan förekomma i vissa appar).Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rysarpodden/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/rysarpoddenMail:rysarpodden@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry Bolick is a practitioner of Jodo Shin Buddhism and a poet.  You can find his poetry at  jerrybolick.blogspot.com - Meditations in the Slow Lane

“When one door closes, another one… Well, it doesn't necessarily open unless you have it programmed that way.” This is the kind of portal-related wisdom that Benji Bolick and Mia Merrel bring to the table, and it's why we asked them to join us today.   People don't generally think about doors unless they fail to function properly. Doors are just 1-3% of the construction cost, but they cause a huge percentage of the construction headaches. There is so much involved in the way doors play into security, access, and design.   Benji shares the backstory to his door doorkdom. He discusses the school-guard glass demo video (similar to this one).   We discuss the peace of mind that doors give us (although, as Tyler points out, it might not be quite as much as a 20-gauge under your bed).     The door fails that stand out most to Benji are the ones that disregard or violate building codes. He shares about the events that led to the requirement for egress doors to be open outward.     Mia and Benji list some recent trends in doors:  Single-occupancy restrooms with vacancy indicators  Wireless doors on short-term rentals  Smart garage doors that enable owners to check door status from their phones Intumescent foam as a fire-prevention door filler  Blast-rating requirements on military bases   We explore the central role doors play in the path of egress from any building–something which of course becomes incredibly important in the case of a fire or other emergency.    Benji explains the importance of doors in preventing building damage from tornadoes and hurricanes. Mia refers to tests like this one that simulate the forces of such storms.     Mia talks through the testing procedures, and Tyler tries to persuade her to take a demotion to return to her job in the testing lab.    ADA compliance is arguably the most significant factor in doors over the last few decades, so we discuss its effects on door design. Although these measures are required by code only on public buildings, Mia explains the benefits of considering ADA design features in homes.    We discuss the fact that architects are sometimes annoyed by doors but that door-design must be considered very early in the process in order to ensure full functionality and code compliance. Benji and Mia have whole teams who consult on these issues with architects, designers, and contractors. Benji mentions the Norman door. (See a journalist complain about it here and then track down the original Norman.)   Benji shares a nightmare story about the Luxor hotel that incurred a million dollars in extra last-minute door-related cost overruns due to a single error repeated a couple thousand times.    Megaphone Messages:  Benji: Contractors, if you value-engineer something, please don't value-engineer the hardware. There are a lot of design and accessibility issues involved there. You want people to have a strong handshake with your building. Mia: If you have questions about how to install something, call somebody who knows what they're doing.   Find Benji and Mia online: The Door Hardware Nerds Youtube Channel - Benji on LinkedIn - Mia on LinkedIn    Find Us Online: BrosPodcast.com - LinkedIn - Youtube - Instagram - Facebook - Eddie's LinkedIn - Tyler's LinkedIn If you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election integrity matters and the ongoing fight to preserve it must go on.

Welcome to the Mime Radio Show. The fabulous Liz Bolick is our guest. Visit our website at http://www.mimeradioshow.com/ to learn more.

Shawnna Bolick wants to be the Secretary of State, but says she won't use the pens that are provided at the polling places. Why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shiry Sapir, GOP Candidate AZ Public Schools Superintendent Primary; Shawnna Bolick, GOP Candidate AZ Secretary of State Primary; Andy Gould, GOP Candidate AZ State Attorney General

Jeff's News Picks include rents up fastest pace since 86' (0:00-17:46) stopping bad people with a gun and more!   Ryan Girdusky of National Populist Newsletter on Substack talks the “The Long Shots” (17:47-36:59) in the US Senate and House races and also gives his insights on the AZ CD2 race and governors race.    Jeff and Olivia talk schools that are still pushing crazy Covid protocols (37:00-43:39) including FUSD.   Representaitve Shawnna Bolick explains why she wants to get sued (43:40-63:23) as Secretary of State. Jeff and Shawna also talk education, and election integrity.   https://www.bolickforarizona.com.  + Flash floods and giveaways!   AZ Communications Director Ben Petersen talks the state of the race in Arizona 63:24-74:29 including CD2 and more.

Marc Bolick is the managing partner of the DesignThinkers Group. We're talking about innovation and culture, the future of work and designing value. Listen to learn about: DesignThinkers Group Using design thinking in innovation strategy and projects The future of work Innovative leadership International Development Change management and “corporate antibodies” Our Guest Marc leads DesignThinkers Group, an innovation support firm with consultants across North America and associates in 20 countries. He uses his technical, business and design skills to help organizations ask the right questions and find innovative solutions through human-centered problem solving methodologies. Marc has led projects for a range of multinational brands, non-profits, foundations, NGOs and public sector agencies both in the USA and abroad. He holds an MBA and Master of Business Informatics from Rotterdam School of Management and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University. Marc is an inspiring speaker, a probing strategist, a curious observer of human behavior, and a highly experienced group facilitator. Show Highlights [00:59] Marc gives a brief introduction to DesignThinkers Group. [02:00] His early career in mechanical engineering and working for GE. [02:34] Seeing design first-hand in a GE research lab. [03:47] Representing CT service engineers gave him the chance to interact with customers. [05:08] Shifting into product management. [05:45] Becoming an “accidental consultant.” [06:38] Discovering design thinking. [07:50] Incorporating design thinking into his innovation work. [08:10] Jeanne Liedtka's social technology concept. [11:32] Working with clients and showing what's possible with design thinking. [11:58] Learning design thinking isn't just about taking a class. You have to practice it. [12:38] Using design thinking to design the project. [13:07] Creating the guiding star for the project. [15:48] Working with company cultures. [17:41] One of Marc's favorite questions. [19:10] The future of work. [19:48] Echoes of the Industrial Revolution. [20:49] Marc offers thoughts on what makes a strong innovative leader. [22:53] Exploring the opportunities, offered by design thinking and human-centered design, for improving how we work. [23:53] Why Marc doesn't like the term “empathy building.” [24:30] Better connecting with customers leads to better serving them. [27:24] Pitfalls of personas. [28:27] Marc and Dawan talk about using Indi Young's mental models instead of personas in design work. [32:01] Working as a designer and innovator means you're always learning. [32:45] Books and resources Marc recommends. [34:41] Being with clients is Marc's biggest learning space. [35:04] Marc talks about a co-creation workshop DesignThinkers Group did in Cambodia and using design thinking to solve wicked problems. [39:15] Some other projects DesignThinkers Group has worked on. [41:47] Innovation requires putting something of value out into the world. [43:55] Innovation is all about change, and change management. [44:19] A project DesignThinkers Group did with a large corporation that wanted to tackle the issue of gender representation in top leadership roles. [46:21] Corporations and the status quo fight back against change. [47:47] The responsibility designers have to work on better inclusivity and representation in design.  Links Marc on Twitter Marc on LinkedIn DesignThinkers Group DesignThinkers Group on Twitter DesignThinkers Group on LinkedIn Design Talk What is Design Thinking? Delivering Innovative Solutions Through Service Design Thinking With Marc Bolick How Design Thinking Can Take Service to Another Level, interview with Marc Seth Godin Dave Gray Wednesday Web Jam Book Recommendations The Connected Company, by Dave Gray and Thomas Vander Wahl Gamestorming, by Dave Gray and Sunni Brown This is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See, by Seth Godin Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers into Friends and Friends into Customers, by Seth Godin This is Service Design Thinking: Basics, Tools, Cases, Marc Stickdorn, Jakob Schneider This Is Service Design Doing: Applying Service Design Thinking in the Real World, by Marc Stickdorn, Markus Hormess, Adam Lawrence, and Jakob Schneider Ten Types of Innovation: The Discipline of Building Breakthroughs, by Larry Keeley, Helen Walters, Ryan Pikkel, and Brian Quinn Other Design Thinking 101 Episodes You Might Like Designing for the Greater Good, Strategy + Design Thinking, and Measuring Design Thinking with Jeanne Liedtka — DT101 E1 Problem Spaces, Understanding How People Think, and Practical Empathy with Indi Young — DT101 E6 Experiencing Design: The Innovator's Journey with Karen Hold — DT101 E71 Looking for a design job? Maybe you'd like mine!

Marc Bolick is the managing partner of the DesignThinkers Group. We're talking about innovation and culture, the future of work and designing value. Listen to learn about: DesignThinkers Group Using design thinking in innovation strategy and projects The future of work Innovative leadership International Development Change management and “corporate antibodies” Our Guest Marc leads DesignThinkers Group, an innovation support firm with consultants across North America and associates in 20 countries. He uses his technical, business and design skills to help organizations ask the right questions and find innovative solutions through human-centered problem solving methodologies. Marc has led projects for a range of multinational brands, non-profits, foundations, NGOs and public sector agencies both in the USA and abroad. He holds an MBA and Master of Business Informatics from Rotterdam School of Management and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University. Marc is an inspiring speaker, a probing strategist, a curious observer of human behavior, and a highly experienced group facilitator. Show Highlights [00:59] Marc gives a brief introduction to DesignThinkers Group. [02:00] His early career in mechanical engineering and working for GE. [02:34] Seeing design first-hand in a GE research lab. [03:47] Representing CT service engineers gave him the chance to interact with customers. [05:08] Shifting into product management. [05:45] Becoming an “accidental consultant.” [06:38] Discovering design thinking. [07:50] Incorporating design thinking into his innovation work. [08:10] Jeanne Liedtka's social technology concept. [11:32] Working with clients and showing what's possible with design thinking. [11:58] Learning design thinking isn't just about taking a class. You have to practice it. [12:38] Using design thinking to design the project. [13:07] Creating the guiding star for the project. [15:48] Working with company cultures. [17:41] One of Marc's favorite questions. [19:10] The future of work. [19:48] Echoes of the Industrial Revolution. [20:49] Marc offers thoughts on what makes a strong innovative leader. [22:53] Exploring the opportunities, offered by design thinking and human-centered design, for improving how we work. [23:53] Why Marc doesn't like the term “empathy building.” [24:30] Better connecting with customers leads to better serving them. [27:24] Pitfalls of personas. [28:27] Marc and Dawan talk about using Indi Young's mental models instead of personas in design work. [32:01] Working as a designer and innovator means you're always learning. [32:45] Books and resources Marc recommends. [34:41] Being with clients is Marc's biggest learning space. [35:04] Marc talks about a co-creation workshop DesignThinkers Group did in Cambodia and using design thinking to solve wicked problems. [39:15] Some other projects DesignThinkers Group has worked on. [41:47] Innovation requires putting something of value out into the world. [43:55] Innovation is all about change, and change management. [44:19] A project DesignThinkers Group did with a large corporation that wanted to tackle the issue of gender representation in top leadership roles. [46:21] Corporations and the status quo fight back against change. [47:47] The responsibility designers have to work on better inclusivity and representation in design.  Links Marc on Twitter Marc on LinkedIn DesignThinkers Group DesignThinkers Group on Twitter DesignThinkers Group on LinkedIn Design Talk What is Design Thinking? Delivering Innovative Solutions Through Service Design Thinking With Marc Bolick How Design Thinking Can Take Service to Another Level, interview with Marc Seth Godin Dave Gray Wednesday Web Jam Book Recommendations The Connected Company, by Dave Gray and Thomas Vander Wahl Gamestorming, by Dave Gray and Sunni Brown This is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See, by Seth Godin Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers into Friends and Friends into Customers, by Seth Godin This is Service Design Thinking: Basics, Tools, Cases, Marc Stickdorn, Jakob Schneider This Is Service Design Doing: Applying Service Design Thinking in the Real World, by Marc Stickdorn, Markus Hormess, Adam Lawrence, and Jakob Schneider Ten Types of Innovation: The Discipline of Building Breakthroughs, by Larry Keeley, Helen Walters, Ryan Pikkel, and Brian Quinn Other Design Thinking 101 Episodes You Might Like Designing for the Greater Good, Strategy + Design Thinking, and Measuring Design Thinking with Jeanne Liedtka — DT101 E1 Problem Spaces, Understanding How People Think, and Practical Empathy with Indi Young — DT101 E6 Experiencing Design: The Innovator's Journey with Karen Hold — DT101 E71 Looking for a design job? Maybe you'd like mine!

When Arizona Governor Doug Ducey appointed the noted libertarian lawyer Clint Bolick to the Arizona Supreme Court in 2016, the left freaked out (so what else is new), calling his appointment “chilling.” The Center for American Progress gasped, “Mr. Bolick has spent the last quarter century working — at times quite successfully — to make […]

When Arizona Governor Doug Ducey appointed the noted libertarian lawyer Clint Bolick to the Arizona Supreme Court in 2016, the left freaked out (so what else is new), calling his appointment “chilling.” The Center for American Progress gasped, “Mr. Bolick has spent the last quarter century working — at times quite successfully — to make the law more friendly to anti-government conservatives. Source

When Arizona Governor Doug Ducey appointed the noted libertarian lawyer Clint Bolick to the Arizona Supreme Court in 2016, the left freaked out (so what else is new), calling his appointment “chilling.” The Center for American Progress gasped, “Mr. Bolick has spent the last quarter century working — at times quite successfully — to make the law more friendly to anti-government conservatives. Source

Drive in with The Morning Ritual weekday mornings on KNST AM790 State Rep Shawna Bolick is also running for Secretary of State and reacts to the info shared at the True The Vote hearing. She also said there is a chance to still ban ballot drop boxes in this legislative session.

Republicans are still getting banned on Twitter for supposed fake news and they are speaking out about it!

State Rep Shawnna Bolick is also running for Secretary of State and talks about RINO Speaker Rusty Bowers denying True The Vote from giving a ballot trafficking presentation to the House members. She also called out a Republican from blocking an election security bill allowing pictures and videos of possible cheating.

July 18th, 2007, an experienced hiker decided to take a family friend on a quick hike in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana.  She knew the area well and had hiked this route many times.  When she didn't return, and her friend did the search began.  Join us as we investigate the strange disappearance of Barbara Bolick.   Thank you to Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode:   Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/EMERGING. Again, that is athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!   New Patreon Shout outs: Jill Bertanzetti, Bethany Balstad, Amber Kibler.   Episode suggestion shoutout: Rachel Fast (9/26/21) & Shannon F (10/21/21)   Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $1 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode, free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)   Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message!   View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTube   Want to advertise on the podcast?  Visit the following link to learn more.  Advertise on Locations Unknown   Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.   Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.  Also check us out on two new platforms - Pocketnet & Rumble.   You can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations Unknown

Parris Dennard, Republican Political Commentator; Shawnna Bolick, Republican Primary Candidate for Arizona Secretary of State; Lora Ries, The Heritage foundation; Vince Leach, GOP Arizona State Senator

How does one just simply vanish? Barbara Bolick wanted to share the view of one of her favorite places with a family friend. She had just hiked a 2.6 mile trail to a beautiful overlook in the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana. She was less than 30 feet away from her hiking partner, when she seemingly vanished without a trace. Despite an extensive search, no sign of Barbara was ever found. Did Barbara get lost? Did she stumble of the path or fall off a cliff? Or was Barbara the victim of foul play?  Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/crimepedia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Apologies for the bad audio quality when Nate is talking! Especially near the end! After Nate finds out that Luc doesn't know what day of the week Nate introduces a special guest, Evan Bolick, who wanted to ask Luc and Nate questions about Bitcoin. The questions include topics such as: Does bitcoin use too much energy? (This is the first question and is a long response.) Is quantum computing a threat to bitcoin? Is blockchain technology more valuable than bitcoin itself? Does bitcoin need to reach a stable price point to reach its full value? If and when will bitcoin displace the US dollar as the reserve currency? Is bitcoin a diverse/uncorrelated asset in your portfolio? Does Goldman Sachs understand the true value proposition of bitcoin? Does the volatility of bitcoin prevent it from ever being used as a day-to-day currency? Will citizens demand government intervention of bitcoin and cryptocurrency? Is bitcoin a national security risk? Then Evan ends the podcast by telling two stories involving Nate, one of which is most definitely NSFW. Here's a link to the Bitcoin Energy Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/idratherberight/message

Shawanna Bolick, GOP Candidate for Arizona Secretary of State; Terry Schilling, American Principles Project

Kelly Broaddus talks $690,000 median priced homes. Rep. Bolick gives a legislative update and talks election integrity.  #1286 Friday, January 21, 2022 __________   00:00-27:40 Kelly Broaddus gives a real estate update. 27:41-43:10 Rep. Shawnna Bolick, talks about her Roadmap to Restore Election integrity and gives a legislative update. https://www.bolickforarizona.com

Congressman Paul Gosar gives a DC update. Free healthcare. Free pizza. Blood shortages and N95 masks.  #1279 Tuesday, January 11, 2022   0:00-17:01 Local businesses re-masking up because of Biden's mandate and threat of fines! When will the Supreme Court rule on Biden's unconstitutional mandate?    17:02-36:29 Congressman Paul Gosar gives a DC update including CDC flip flopping, likely outcome of Supreme Court ruling against Biden mandate, Build Back Better (Broker) v.2.0?, the filibuster future, desalinization in Arizona and more.    36:30-43:19 Jeff talks desalinization in Arizona    43:20-74:04 More Californians to Arizona? CA Gov. Newsom proposes “free” health care to all illegals. AZ mom wants Delta airlines to provide another gender category. Blood shortage in Arizona? Ransomware bill proposed by Rep. Bolick.   Tune in tomorrow at 4:06 on 97.1FM in NAZ for Open Line Wednesday and call in at 877-971-3971

Arizona remains in a state of emergency from Governor Doug Ducey. Rep. Shawnna Bolick talks about calling for an end to that mandate.

Glenn and Lula talk about the secret to a long marriage, making pottery, sawmilling, and winning the national hollering contest.

Melody Moody Thortis talks with Harry Bolick and Tony Russell, authors of the new book "Fiddle Tunes from Mississippi: Commercial and Informal Recordings, 1920–2018, a new publication from the University Press of Mississippi. Harry and Tony share their work collecting the music of Mississippi fiddlers, including many previously unheard recordings from across the state. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the podcast, David interviews Nick Bolick, who is an Associate Producer at the Charlotte Hornets. Nick is from Hickory, NC and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Before ending up with the Hornets full-time, Nick had a season long internship with the Hornets digital team.Throughout the episode, Nick shares about his experiences at UNC along with what it's like traveling with an NBA team and even how the Hornets digital team is still putting out great content throughout this global pandemic. David and Nick also discuss the NBA bubble and give predictions regarding the first-round of the playoffs. Nick also shares how he thinks the Patriots will utilize their newest QB, Cam Newton.Nick's Twitter: @NickBolick3Nick's Instagram: @NickBolickHornets Social Accounts: @Hornets

My friend Betsy is small in stature but is a powerhouse of the faith. It is my joy and privilege to share her story on this week's podcast episode. In our conversation, Betsy discusses ways that disability and weakness have affected her life both physically and spiritually. She is honest about her daily struggles, but […]

Kinsella on Liberty Podcast, Episode 260. Libertarian Party Chair Nick Sarwark and I discuss a potpourri of libertarian issues, such as minarchy vs. anarchy, libertarian "centralism" and the Fourteenth Amendment, and applications to abortion, gay (same sex) marriage, civil asset forfeiture and the like. https://youtu.be/RZi2xDWcSGo Related links: Timbs vs. Indiana (2019)--recent Supreme Court civil asset forfeiture case Supreme Court rules against highway robbery through asset forfeiture Another neo-confederate, xenophobic racist… Healy on States' Rights and Libertarian Centralists; Healy versus Bolick and the Institute for Justice The Libertarian Case Against the Fourteenth Amendment The Embarrassing Fawning over the Criminal State by Regime Libertarians The Unique American Federal Government Various Kinsella posts criticizing "libertarian centralism"

Hailing from Fort Worth, TX  Matthew Bolick eventually found his way to Austin were he began working in cafes. While working as a barista at Frank Restaurant, Bolick met Matt and Grady Wright, who were working in the tech and construction industries. Rather naturally, the three started  the conversation around opening their own coffee shop and beer bar some day. In 2012, Bolick left Frank to join Sterling Roberts in opening Flat Track, a coffee roaster and cafe which is still going strong today. A few years later Bolick joined the aforementioned write brothers to open Wright Bros. Brew and Brew. After a few years of success it was time for the trio to open their second, new concept,  Better Half Coffee and Cocktails, which opened in early 2018. It didn't take long for their concept to be recognized as one of the hottest spots in town and was just recently named Eater Austin's "Best Restaurant of the Year" In addition, the trio plans to open Hold Out Brewing and Little Brother Bar. Show notes… Favorite success quote or mantra: "Onward, through the foam!" In this episode with Matthew Bolick, we discuss:  How customers service boils down to genuinely caring.  If you're young and opening a food or beverage operation, you get to be dumb. Take advantage of it. Just start and ask for forgiveness later.  Knowing where you skill set ends and others begin. In other words, know your lane.  Regarding partnerships, get a lawyer involved, and get super honest with each other about what you need from one another.  Why an "us" mentality almost always trumps a "us versus them" mentality.  The pros and cons of opening a business with partners, especially in the early, lean days. How to develop organic "lanes" for your leaders.    How Bolick and his partners secured that capital for their vision.   Why it is so important to transition from working in the business to working on the business.  Mentally preparing from projects to go over budget and overtime.   The value in having a deep network within the hospitality industry.  Having the, "You don't work for me, but I work for you" mentality.  When you have multiple people contributing to a project, why it is so important to have one person with veto power so the project continues to move forward.  Today's sponsor: EthicsSuite.com -provide a safe, secure, simple and anonymous communication channel between you and your employees to help you protect your hard-earned reputation and assets. Demonstrate to your team that you are committed to providing a workplace that operates with the highest ethical standards. Staying informed about important issues will help you resolve them internally before they spiral into larger, costly, or public problems. Cashflowtool.com  A simple powerful and predictive cash flow companion for Qickbooks. Simple, because it requires no data entry, is always up to do and works on any device, anywhere. Powerful, because with it's built-in cash flow calendar, activitiy feed and anomaly detector, you instantly know all aspects of your cash flow with no surprises. Predictive, because you'll know your cash flow today and anticipate it tomorrow. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Resilience What is your biggest weakness? Numbers What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview?  Find out what their favorite bars and restaurants are and why.   What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Learning the construction lingo while building out new projects.   Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. "Respect the chill."   What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Using a heads-up service style. Make eye conduct.  When serving a cup of coffee, hold the cup by the handle. that is why handles are made.  What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness What's the one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Give the people what they want, or "play to the crowd."  What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your four walls restaurant and how has it influence operations? Google Keep. If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? work doesn't define You're only as good as the people you surround yourself with.  Figure out where your skill sets end and your partners skillsets begin.  Contact info: www.thebrewandbrew.com @thebrewandbrew www.betterhalfbar.com  @betterhalfbar @LittleBrotherBar Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to Matt Bolick for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

In designing the American Constitution, the Founding Fathers were careful to establish a balance of powers — not only among co-equal branches of federal government, but also among states, federal government, and the people themselves.If the United States were a computer, then federalism would be its operating system. Extending the analogy, the most basic functions are performed by a “Central Governing Unit” (CGU) and strictly enumerated by Article I, Section VIII. The states were delegated the task of “programming” in the gaps — specialized “apps” to handle more localized issues. This design was supposed to serve as a bulwark against federal tyranny, although we've seen how the principles of federalism have been eroded by the commerce clause, and other broad powers usurped by federal government from the states.On the flip side, states and local governments are not immune from the temptation to seize powers beyond their designated scope. The 10th amendment specifies that the powers not delegated to the Federal government are reserved to the states and to the people. The founders were clear in their writings that the ultimate authority rests in individuals. Both conservatives and liberals have ignored individual sovereignty in promoting a bastardized version of federalism. Conservatives have often championed discriminatory legislation based on “states rights,” while contemporary liberals support the power of state and local governments to regulate the economy and redistribute wealth.Standing firm against this “local leviathan” are libertarians. The smallest minority on earth, Ayn Rand noted, is the individual. Sometimes the individual has to fight city hall all by himself, and the odds are stacked against him. Other times, however, groups like the Institute for Justice can take the government to court to defend their constitutional rights to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”Before becoming an Arizona Supreme Court Justice, Hon. Clint Bolick co-founded the IJ, which has been featured many times on this show. Shortly after founding the IJ, Bolick authored a book titled Grassroots Tyranny: The Limits of Federalism (Cato Institute Press). In it, he cautioned proponents of decentralization that localizing power is no guarantee that it won't be abused. It's not all about empowering states, Bolick says — both states and federal government are merely devices that ultimately derive their powers from their protection of individual liberty.While states and local governments can still serve as “laboratories of democracy,” these laboratories must never be allowed to violate inalienable rights, lest federalism — the “bulwark” of liberty — turn loose a thousand experiments in governance gone wrong.Tune in for the full discussion between Bob and Clint on Grassroots Tyranny: The Limits of Federalism.