Podcasts about Bridging

What if the very beliefs driving your success are also the ones quietly burning you out? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, host Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with neuroscientist and founder of Dr. Rewire, Dr. Alok Trivedi, for a powerful conversation on how the brain, beliefs, and nervous system truly shape success and fulfillment. Dr. Alok shares his origin story, the breakdown that sparked his breakthrough, and how decoding the “anatomy of belief” allowed him to rewire his life and business. Together, they explore why traditional mindset work often falls short, why the brain is wired for protection rather than happiness, and why integration, not hustle, is the real path to sustainable performance. The conversation dives into Dr. Alok's Four Brains framework, the dopamine-driven highs and lows of achievement, and how entrepreneurs can align with their true design to reduce burnout, anxiety, and self-sabotage. In this episode, Darius and Dr. Alok will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Dr. Alok Trivedi (02:12) Dr. Alok's Origin Story and Mission (05:20) The Shift from Personal Development to Neuroscience (07:25) Understanding the Connection Between Mind and Body (12:26) The Role of Beliefs in Shaping Reality (16:26) The Importance of Why and Why Not (19:42) Aligning Ego and Soul for Success (24:24) The Four Brains Model of Leadership (29:41) Bridging the Gap to Ideal Profiles (33:18) Integrating Life for Authenticity (38:52) The Cycle of Highs and Lows in Achievement (43:36) Final Thoughts and Greatness Question Dr. Alok Trivedi, widely known as Dr. Rewire, is a neuroscientist and human performance expert dedicated to transforming lives through brain-based optimization. He has built one of the world's largest healthcare clinics, impacting over 500,000 people across 73 countries, and is the founder of Dr. Rewire, an Inc. 5000–recognized company. With more than 27 years of research in the mind-body connection, Dr. Alok blends neuroscience with practical application to help individuals rewire their beliefs for lasting success and well-being. He is the bestselling author of “Wired for Wealth” and “Chasing Success”. Connect with Dr. Alok: Website: https://drrewire.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6D1A8xbgNoWp3ofGO23sA  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wired-Wealth-Unlocking-Financial-Success/dp/B0CCZQBLM3  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mastering the Human Side of Leadership: Lessons in Agility with Bobby HumesIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Bobby Humes, Lead Consultant & CEO of BH Consultancy, to discuss the shifting paradigms of modern management. Bobby, widely known as "Coach Bobby," brings a unique perspective to the table, blending his high-level executive experience with lessons learned from coaching youth basketball. Their conversation explores the vital transition from technical expertise to people-centric leadership, the necessity of documenting institutional knowledge in a post-"Great Resignation" world, and how thoughtful leaders can leverage AI to enhance—rather than replace—human potential. This episode serves as a strategic roadmap for founders and executives who want to build resilient cultures that thrive on innovation and intentionality.Bridging the Gap: From Technical Expert to Thoughtful LeaderThe transition from a high-performing individual contributor to an effective people leader is one of the most difficult hurdles in the professional journey. Bobby Humes explains that while technical skills may earn a seat at the table, emotional intelligence and strategic delegation are what sustain a leader's impact. Many founders fall into the "dragon" trap—possessing so much passion and expertise that they inadvertently micromanage their team, robbing them of the opportunity to grow. Thoughtful leadership requires a shift in mindset where the goal is no longer to be the best player on the court, but to be the coach who harnesses the diverse energy of the team and directs it toward a cohesive, long-term vision.Building organizational resilience in 2026 requires more than just reactive hiring; it demands proactive succession planning and the meticulous documentation of critical knowledge. Bobby observes that many organizations were left vulnerable during recent market shifts because they lacked "desk manuals" or structured onboarding processes. When a key team member exits, the loss of institutional knowledge can be catastrophic if it hasn't been documented. By treating onboarding as a strategic priority and creating living documents of core processes, leaders ensure that their teams remain agile and capable of maintaining momentum even during periods of transition or sudden talent loss.Innovation within a company is often a byproduct of what Bobby calls a "culture of play." In this environment, experimentation is encouraged, and "failing forward" is seen as an essential step toward discovery. This spirit of play is where true innovation happens—during whiteboard sessions and open-ended brainstorming where team members feel safe to voice unconventional ideas. Integrating technology, specifically AI, into this culture can serve as a massive force multiplier for human wellness and efficiency. By setting clear guidelines—such as using AI to draft complex communications or automate repetitive administrative tasks—leaders can free up their people to focus on the high-value, creative work that truly moves the needle for the business.About Bobby HumesBobby Humes is the Lead Consultant & CEO of BH Consultancy and a highly sought-after executive coach. Known for his "Coach Bobby" persona, he specializes in helping technical experts transition into world-class people leaders. With a focus on emotional intelligence and strategic agility, Bobby works with organizations to develop leadership pipelines, improve talent retention, and foster innovative work cultures.About BH ConsultancyBH Consultancy is a premier leadership and management consultancy based in Seattle. The firm provides a holistic approach to organizational health, offering services that range from strategic planning and whiteboard innovation sessions to executive coaching and wellness integration. BH Consultancy is dedicated to helping businesses navigate the complexities of the modern workforce through thoughtful, intentional leadership.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeBH Consultancy Official WebsiteBobby Humes on LinkedInKey Episode HighlightsThe "Dragon" Metaphor: Why leaders must resist the urge to take over and instead empower their team to bring their own creativity to the table.Emotional Intelligence in Scaling: The critical need for founders to develop soft skills as they transition from "doing" to "leading."Institutional Knowledge Audits: The importance of desk manuals and process documentation to survive sudden talent transitions.AI as a Wellness Tool: Leveraging technology to reduce administrative friction and prevent burnout among high-performing teams.The Culture of Play: How fostering a safe environment for experimentation directly leads to business innovation.ConclusionThe conversation with Bobby Humes highlights that the most successful organizations of the future will be those that prioritize human connection and intentionality. By evolving from a technical expert into a thoughtful leader, you can build a team that is not only productive but truly resilient in the face of change.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Bridging the Gap: Explaining Dementia to Children Navigating an Alzheimer's diagnosis is difficult for any family. However, it is especially challenging when you need to explain these changes to a young child. This episode explores how intergenerational storytelling can help bridge the gap between grandparents with memory loss and their grandchildren. First, we discuss the importance of using age-appropriate language. Because a child often lives in the "here and now," they are uniquely equipped to connect with seniors through simple, joyful activities. Furthermore, we dive into creative ways to foster these bonds, such as gardening, music, and art. These shared experiences reduce social isolation for the senior. Meanwhile, the child learns valuable lessons in empathy and patience. Additionally, we address the common fears parents face when introducing children to the realities of cognitive decline. Consequently, we highlight practical tips for managing behavioral changes and "moments of clarity." Whether you are a long-distance relative or a primary caregiver, this conversation offers a roadmap for maintaining family connections. Tune in to discover how to turn a difficult journey into an opportunity for intergenerational growth. Our Guest: Carol Steinberg: Carol Steinberg is a semi-retired writer and editor. After a long career as a freelance journalist, which included contributing to The New York Times, she made a mid-life career change to serve at local and national nonprofit organizations focused on Alzheimer's disease and caregiving. Recently, she authored her first children's book, entitled Come Grandpa Meow, Let's Fly: A Heartfelt Children's Story About Alzheimer's Disease Plus a Guide to Intergenerational Activities. The children's book draws on Carol's family and professional experience, and pays tribute to her dad, who had Alzheimer's, and her mom, who was his heroic care partner. The book is available on Amazon, and a portion of each sale benefits the VOA Foundation, a nonprofit led by individuals living with Alzheimer's and sister organization to Voices of Alzheimer's. Episode Chapters 00:00 – The Power of Intergenerational Connection 01:45 – Meet Carol Steinberg: From Journalist to Creator 03:12 – Why a Children's Book for Alzheimer's? 04:50 – Come Grandpa Meow, Let's Fly: Linny's Story 06:30 – Intergenerational Activities: Music, Art, and Gardening 08:15 – Breaking the Gender Bias in Caregiving Activities 10:40 – Defining the Role: Primary vs. Intermittent Caregiving 13:20 – Why Kids and Dementia Patients Connect in the "Now" 16:15 – Lessons in Empathy: The Benefits for Children 19:00 – Finding "Moments of Clarity" in Daily Interaction 21:45 – Learning from Mistakes: Honesty vs. "The Friend" Approach 24:30 – The Importance of Research and Reputable Resources 27:15 – Managing the "Sandwich Generation" Struggle 30:00 – Tips for Safe and Engaging Sensory Gardening 33:45 – Overstimulation: Knowing When to Scale Back 36:20 – Self-Publishing and the Future of Caregiver Stories 38:50 – Final Thoughts: It's Always the Person First ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please help us keep our show going by supporting our sponsors. Thank you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Feeling overwhelmed? HelpTexts can be your pocket therapist. Going through a tough time? HelpTexts offers confidential support delivered straight to your phone via text message. Whether you're dealing with grief, caregiving stress, or just need a mental health boost, their expert-guided texts provide personalized tips and advice. Sign up for a year of support and get: Daily or twice-weekly texts tailored to your situation Actionable strategies to cope and move forward Support for those who care about you (optional) HelpTexts makes getting help easy and convenient. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve I've been focusing a lot on taking care of my brain health, & I've found this supplement called RELEVATE to be incredibly helpful. It provides me with 17 nutrients that support brain function & help keep me sharp. Since you're someone I care about, I wanted to share this discovery with you. You can order it with my code: FM15 & get 15% OFF your order. With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Facebook Contact Jen at hello@fadingmemoriespodcast.com or Visit us at www.FadingMemoriesPodcast.com

The MMQB's Albert Breer joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the Browns moves so far this offseason, if they're still in a position to add to the quarterback room, how many teams are looking ahead to 2027, and more.

In this episode, we sit down with author, activist, and education policy expert Justin Cohen to explore the evolving role of fatherhood in the 21st century. Justin shares his personal journey from growing up in a household steeped in education advocacy to launching Dads for All, a movement designed to engage fathers in both community building and "bite-sized" civic action. We dive into the "low bar" of current fatherhood expectations, the lack of dedicated "dad spaces" in the advocacy world, and how to build a movement that prioritizes authentic connection over corporate metrics. Finally, Justin reflects on the importance of "staying in the pocket" when tackling long-term social struggles.Key Topics:The "Expert" Paradox: Why Shaun and Chris believe the most important conversations happen when "non-experts" stay curious and dive into deep issues.Education in the Water: Justin reflects on growing up with a special ed teacher mother and a global policy expert grandfather, and how their warnings shaped his career.The Dads for All Movement: Moving beyond the "nonprofit industrial complex" to build a movement that focuses on "belonging-adjacent activation."Bridging the Policy Gap: How to get dads involved in systemic issues like childcare affordability and paternity leave without making them feel like they're joining a "mom space."Movement vs. Nonprofit: Justin explains why he pivoted away from raising money for a "job" to focus on building a sustainable base of engaged fathers.The 2030 Landscape: A look at how issues like AI-driven unemployment and the cost of childcare are the next frontiers for organized fatherhood.Notable Quotes:"Men in my generation are doing 3x the childcare their dads did... but my statistician friend calls that a 'low bar easily cleared.'""We're not building a nonprofit; we're building a movement. If this ends up looking like a nonprofit because that's what I'm comfortable with, I will have failed.""Stay in the pocket. Once you get out of the pocket, you can't get back in."Resources Mentioned:Dads for All: https://dadsforall.com/Justin's Book on School Improvement: https://www.amazon.com/Change-Agents-Transforming-Schools-Ground/dp/1071875787Thanks to our sponsor, Mental. Mental is a wellness app built specifically for men, offering a sanctuary from "toxic positivity" and generic advice. It provides personalized, affordable, and science-backed support through real-life coaching designed to help you navigate life's messiest challenges. If you've been thinking about doing something for your mental health, visit https://app.getmental.com/subscribe to get started.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find these important conversations!

In this episode, we sit down with John Ford, Chief Product Officer at eGym, to explore the massive shift currently happening at the intersection of fitness and healthcare. From his early days founding Virtual Active and licensing cinematic workout content to industry giants like Peloton, to his current role leading product strategy at a global fitness unicorn, John offers a masterclass in behavioral science and hardware integration. We dive deep into the launch of Genius AI, discussing how it removes the "intimidation barrier" for gym beginners and provides the objective data—like one-rep max and body composition—necessary to prove fitness outcomes to the medical community. Whether you're interested in the impact of GLP-1 medications on strength training or how AI is actually driving more personal training sales, this conversation provides a roadmap for the future of longevity and health prevention in the club environment. Episode Takeaways

Empowering Professionals and Corporate Culture Through Nonprofit Board Service: Insights from Whitley RichardsIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Whitley Richards, the CEO of Cause Strategy Partners, to explore the high-impact intersection of corporate talent and social good. Their conversation highlights how nonprofit board service is no longer just an act of charity; it is a strategic vehicle for leadership development and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Whitley explains how her organization bridges the gap between major corporations and the nonprofit sector, ensuring that professionals from companies like Google and JPMorgan Chase are not only placed on boards but are equipped with the governance training necessary to drive real systemic change.The Strategic Triple Win: Professionals, Companies, and CommunitiesFacilitating nonprofit board service creates a powerful synergy that addresses the most pressing pain points for modern business leaders: employee disengagement and the "skills gap." When a company encourages its rising talent to serve on a board, it is essentially outsourcing high-level leadership training to the real world. In the boardroom, professionals must navigate complex challenges such as financial oversight, strategic planning, and consensus-building among diverse stakeholders—all of which are "power skills" that translate directly back to their corporate roles. This hands-on experience often proves more effective than traditional classroom-style leadership retreats, as it places the individual in a position of high-stakes accountability for a cause they genuinely care about.From a corporate perspective, supporting board service is a robust retention tool that satisfies the modern worker's hunger for purpose. Employees who feel their personal values align with their professional environment are significantly more likely to remain loyal and engaged. Furthermore, these placements act as a force multiplier for a company's corporate citizenship. Instead of merely writing a check, a corporation is lending its intellectual capital to the community, building deeper, more authentic ties with local organizations. This proactive approach to corporate citizenship bolsters brand reputation and establishes the company as a pillar of the community, which is increasingly vital in a consumer landscape that rewards social transparency and impact.For the nonprofits involved, the influx of corporate expertise provides a level of professionalization and strategic rigor that can be difficult to acquire otherwise. Cause Strategy Partners uses a technology-driven approach to ensure these matches are based on more than just proximity; they are based on a deep alignment of skills and passion. This ensures that the professional isn't just a figurehead but a high-value contributor who can help the nonprofit navigate resource allocation and organizational direction. By shifting the narrative from "volunteering" to "strategic board service," Whitley and her team are redefining how we think about social impact, creating a sustainable model where every participant walks away with measurable growth and a renewed sense of mission.About Whitley RichardsWhitley Richards is the CEO of Cause Strategy Partners and a recognized leader in the social impact space. With an MPA from NYU Wagner, she has dedicated her career to the belief that the private sector holds the keys to solving many of the world's most difficult social challenges. She oversees the strategic direction of the firm, focusing on expanding the reach of their board placement and governance training programs to empower the next generation of social-impact leaders.About Cause Strategy PartnersCause Strategy Partners is a social enterprise that helps individuals and corporations achieve their greatest social impact. Through their flagship BoardLead program and a suite of governance resources, they match talented professionals with nonprofit board opportunities. By providing rigorous training and technology-powered matching, the firm ensures that nonprofit boards are diverse, skilled, and prepared to lead their organizations toward long-term success.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeCause Strategy Partners Official WebsiteWhitley Richards on LinkedInKey Episode HighlightsThe "Triple Win" Framework: How board service simultaneously benefits the professional, the corporation, and the nonprofit partner.Governance as Leadership Training: Why the boardroom is the ultimate environment for developing emotional intelligence and strategic thinking.Bridging the Purpose Gap: Strategies for companies to retain top talent by facilitating meaningful social engagement.Technology in Placements: The role of data-driven matching in ensuring that board service is high-impact rather than just high-intent.The "My Cause Finder" Tool: A practical resource for individuals to identify where their skills meet the world's needs.ConclusionThe conversation with Whitley Richards underscores that nonprofit board service is a transformative opportunity for professional and organizational growth. By aligning personal passions with strategic service, individuals can develop critical leadership skills while corporations strengthen their culture and community impact.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

619 Million Podcast Listeners vs. 619 Million Pinterest Users: The Content Overlap Nobody Sees. In this episode, Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS will teach you How to Use Pinterest and Podcasting Together to Build Revenue in 2026. Understand what Podcast Listeners Are Doing, Where Pinterest Users Are Planning: Why That Changes Everything. AI + Pinterest + Podcasting = The Revenue Framework for Business Owners.We had a section in this episode discussing From Sourdough to Strategy: How Pinterest Search Reveals Your Next Customer and many more monetization insights for podcast listeners, hosts, and Pinterest business owners.Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS and co-host Jon Muranko break down a striking discovery: there are 619.2 million global podcast listeners and 619 million Pinterest monthly active users, nearly identical audiences with completely different behaviors. Podcast listeners consume while doing (commuting, exercising, getting ready). Pinterest users consume while planning (buying, building, deciding). This episode explores how business owners can bridge both platforms using AI tools like Claude to reverse-engineer revenue outcomes, build Pinterest boards that mirror search intent, and time podcast publishing for maximum 24-hour download cycles.Book SEO Services? Save These Quick Links for Later>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book SEO Services with Favour Obasi-ike⁠>> Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Read SEO Articles>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the We Don't PLAY Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Purchase Flaev Beatz Beats Online>> Favour Obasi-ike Quick Links>> Start Recording your Podcast with Riverside Today | Sign Up with My Affiliate Link HereKey Takeaways619M podcast listeners equals 619M Pinterest users. The audiences are nearly identical in size but differ in behavior: listeners are doing, pinners are planning.Top 3 places people listen to podcasts: getting ready (1st), commuting (2nd), and exercising (3rd). Knowing this shapes when and how you publish.Podcast publishing time affects your 24-hour download window. Post early in the cycle to maximize downloads before the daily clock resets.Pinterest search reveals buyer intent before the purchase. Typing "sourdough" surfaces "discard recipes" as the top suggestion, telling you exactly what URL to build on your website.Use AI as an accelerator, not a replacement. Jon's framework: define your outcome, reverse-engineer it with Claude or Gemini, then validate with a human strategist.Launch Pinterest ad campaigns on Tuesdays or Wednesdays to maximize a 14-day campaign window with the strongest start.Memorable Quotes"619.2 million podcast listeners versus 619 million Pinterest visitors. This is globally." — Favour Obasi-ike [00:05]"You can't plant a mango tree and expect pomegranates. It's what you give that you get." — Favour Obasi-ike [17:44]"AI is not gonna give you the magic key. It will help you accelerate. But if you and I are accelerating the wrong direction, is that gonna help us?" — Jon Muranko [08:25]"Write down your ideas on a physical piece of paper. Takeaways at the top, goals in the middle, actions at the bottom. Then process it through Claude." — Jon Muranko [37:19]"If you're not the one doing it, at least know what you're paying for. That in itself is enough gold to make a better decision." — Favour Obasi-ike [33:39]FAQsQ: Why compare podcast listeners to Pinterest users? A: Both audiences total 619 million globally. Podcast listeners are active (commuting, exercising), while Pinterest users are planning purchases. Bridging both platforms lets you reach the same audience at two different decision stages.Q: How does podcast publishing time affect downloads? A: Podcasts operate on a 24-hour download cycle. Publishing early in that window gives your episode the full day to accumulate downloads, rather than posting late and getting only one hour of traction.Q: How can AI help with Pinterest strategy? A: Use Claude or Gemini to reverse-engineer your revenue goal into a Pinterest content plan, but always validate outputs with human expertise and fact-checking.Q: When should I launch Pinterest ad campaigns? A: Tuesdays and Wednesdays are optimal launch days, giving your 14-day campaign a strong start within the weekly cycle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this conversation, Dorothy Roberts discusses her memoir, 'The Mixed Marriage Project,' which explores her family's history and the evolution of interracial marriage in America. Through her father's extensive research, she uncovers insights about race, identity, and the societal changes surrounding interracial relationships. The conversation delves into the anthropological perspectives of her father's work, the personal connections to the research, and the legacy of love and understanding that her parents instilled in her.Guest InformationDorothy RobertsWebsiteSocial:| InstagramGet your copy of The Mixed Marriage Project by Dorothy RobertsAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.Chapters00:00 Uncovering Family History and Research06:02 Interracial Marriage: Historical Perspectives and Personal Insights11:57 Anthropological Perspectives and Personal Narratives17:45 Bridging the Gap: A Daughter's Tribute to Her Father's WorkFor more intriguing and engaging interviews each week, subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTube

Subscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of PNC C-Speak, Demond Martin, CEO and co-founder of WellWithAll, shares his career and leadership journey, including stops at the Clinton White House, Harvard Business School and Adage Capital. He discusses how his experiences led to WellWithAll, a health and wellness company that donates 20% of profits to health equity initiatives.“WellWithAll, it's a Newman's Own 2.0, if you will, where we take 20% of our profits of everything that we sell and use it to help society in those areas around health equity that are so desperately needed in the moment,” says Martin.

In this wide-ranging, holistic conversation, we catch up with theologian and practitioner, Dr. Ruth Padilla-DeBorst, who discusses her experiences living between cultures and her understanding of justice and peace from a biblical perspective. She emphasizes the importance of integral mission and evangelicalism's struggle to integrate evangelism and justice work, as seen in her experience at the Lausanne Global Conference in 2024. She also reflects on how peace and justice go hand in hand. A member of the newly formed A Rocha Costa Rica, Ruth reflects on Casa Adobe's engagement with ecological justice and the impact of climate migration. She advocates for a Latin(o/a) perspective in reading Scripture and theology, reflecting on the fact that all theology is contextual. Finally, she calls for the Western church to learn from the resilience of global communities in our particular historical moment. Note: This podcast was recorded on Thursday, Jan 22, 2026.Ruth's BioDr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst is a theologian, scholar, and advocate for global justice, with a focus on mission, community development, and social engagement. Originally from Argentina, Ruth has dedicated much of her career to integrating the gospel with issues of poverty, inequality, and human dignity. She is the author of several key publications, including Reading the Bible Latinamente, and has contributed to numerous academic journals and books on faith, justice, creation care, and mission. Through her work, Ruth continues to shape global conversations around the intersection of faith and justice, with a particular focus on marginalized communities.Previous Podcast Appearances:Wise Leadership #3: Becoming Leaders in Community (March 2022)Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter

Summary In this insightful interview, Sherri Combs, Founder of Silver Streak Senior Services, shares her journey from the finance industry to senior care resources and advocacy. She discusses the challenges families face in finding trustworthy resources, the importance of community collaboration, and her innovative platform designed to protect seniors from scams while connecting them with vetted local services. keywordssenior care, elder scams, trusted resources, community collaboration, senior services platform, elder advocacy, family caregiving, aging in place, senior safety, resource hub key topicsThe disconnect in senior care resource searchBuilding trust in elder servicesCommunity collaboration for senior independence and safetysound bites"Seniors are terrified of getting scammed""We're taking back their autonomy and dignity""The honey trap scams target lonely seniors"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Silver Streak Senior Services03:45 Sherry Combs' Background and Motivation07:02 Bridging the Gap for Seniors09:43 The Importance of Collaboration13:08 Understanding Scams Targeting Seniors15:43 Membership and Services Offered19:00 Recognition and Future Plans21:50 The Just in Case Plan Book25:00 Advice for Caregivers27:42 The Urgency of Resources for Seniors39:03 Podcast Intro Music Project (MASTER BOUNCE - OUTRO).mp3 resourcesWebsite - https://silverstreekseniorservices.comDownload the The Just in Case Plan Free Workbook!Purchase the book: THE JUST IN CASE PLAN: SMART STRATEGIES FOR LONG TERM CARE, FAMILY CONVERSATIONS AND LEGACY PROTECTIONArea Office on Aging in NebraskaOutwitting the Devil by Napoleon HillInspired Caring is THE family support & education program that helps families feel calm and confident to make better decisions faster. Inspired Caring is offered as an annual membership tobusinesses to provide for the families they work with.Connect with Michele Magner:⁠Website⁠⁠E-mail⁠Instagram⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠YouTube⁠Custom podcast music written and produced by Colin Roberts. He does custom songs for any occasion.

In this EMRA*Cast episode of Bridging Health and Humanity, host Natalie Hernandez speaks with Dr. Maya Yiadom, MD, MPH, MSCI, an associate professor and director of Precision Analytics and Data Integration in Emergency Medicine at Stanford, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping emergency care.  They discuss practical AI already in use (predictive analytics and ambient AI scribes), how AI can be designed from clinical workflows to improve detection and timeliness (for example, speeding recognition of STEMI), and the promise of tools that reduce documentation burden and support decision-making.  Dr. Yiadom also grapples with real risks — biased training data, subgroup performance, privacy and cloud constraints — and emphasizes protecting trainee learning while teaching residents how to use AI responsibly. She closes on an optimistic note: AI as a fail-safe that augments clinicians' judgment rather than replaces the human art of medicine.  

From enabling cutting-edge research in remote agricultural fields to supporting life-saving public safety systems, wireless infrastructure is becoming the hidden engine of the modern university. However, as campuses become smarter and more digital, the old "Wi-Fi everywhere" model is hitting its limits. So, how are institutions navigating the shift to advanced connectivity solutions, such as Private 5G and neutral host networks, to meet these new demands? Let's find out.Our guests for today's podcast are Brian Ladrido, Program Manager at Internet2, and Jamaal Smith, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Kajeet.  In our discussion today, we will uncover a few things, such as:  The actual state of wireless on campus today based on recent survey data.Why "Wi-Fi only" is no longer enough for smart campuses and high-stakes research. How the partnership between Internet2 and Kajeet is simplifying the path to Private 5G for institutions of all sizes.So, let us welcome Brian and Jamaal.Contact PrivateLTEand5G Follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/privatelteand5g Tweet at https://twitter.com/privateLTEand5G For more resources on Private Cellular Networks, go to https://www.privatelteand5g.com/ Email us at ratika.garg@privatelteand5g.com

While some things don't last that long on this earth, there are other things that do last.  We'll consider that today, here on Bridging the Gap with pastor Lloyd Pulley. Welcome to the broadcast today as we continue pastor Lloyd's new series through First Samuel. Yesterday, pastor Lloyd reviewed chapter one, and got started in chapter two. Let's join him now as our series continues.

Wake Forest sociology professor and gun owner David Yamane joins Cam to discuss his participation in Bridging the Divide, which brought gun owners and gun control advocates together to try to find common ground on several policies.

Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is Kaitlyn Rowsey Aronis, CEO and founder of CoHo House, a nationwide design and co-hosting firm helping investors maximize short-term rental returns. Before launching her company, Kaitlyn worked at Airbnb on the Airbnb Plus program, where she helped define what high-performing, design-forward listings really look like. In this conversation, Kaitlyn breaks down why there is no one-size-fits-all strategy in short-term rentals. She also shares how your goals should shape everything from acquisitions to renovation budgets to design decisions. In addition, Kaitlyn explains how scaling sustainably requires strong systems, clear roles, and heart-centered hosting without sacrificing profitability. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Kaitlyn Rowsey Aronis and her background [03:08] Getting into short-term rental space [08:20] Bridging the gap between tech and real-life hosting at Airbnb [11:39] Cash flow vs. equity growth: designing around your real goals [16:42] The importance of defining your ideal guest avatar [21:18] How Coho House grew from co-hosting to nationwide installs [26:05] What does cash flow really mean to Kaitlyn [29:06] Case study: West Virginia and emerging travel markets [36:58] Think about your buying schedule and seasonality [41:25] Don't overspend on the property and underspend on design [45:00] Multiple ways to work with a designer [51:32] Scaling sustainably with systems and clear roles [56:32] Heart-centered guest communication and the "Oh No" rule [01:04:17] Connect with Kaitlyn Rowsey Aronis [01:05:59] Outro Guest Links: Website: https://www.cohohouse.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-rowsey-aronis/  Link to schedule a free listing audit: https://calendly.com/kaitlyn-opw/introductory-call Text code - LOR2025 - to 818-208-7034 for 15% off our Design Services! Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals  Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast  Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals   

Prefabrication does not scale by accident. It scales through leadership, systems, and alignment. In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Steve Rose to explore what it really takes to grow prefabrication from a single fabrication shop into a regional operation. As owners push for faster project delivery in data centers and mission-critical construction, contractors are being asked to scale prefabrication at an accelerated pace. But scaling is not just about square footage or automation. It requires workforce development, operational discipline, and clear communication across the shop, field, and back office. This conversation unpacks how prefabrication has evolved from a contractor-driven margin strategy to an owner-driven speed-to-market mandate and what leaders must do to adapt. If you are involved in prefabrication, modular construction, electrical contracting, or industrialized construction strategy, this episode offers a seasoned perspective on scaling the right way.   You'll Learn How prefabrication has shifted from margin protection to owner-driven speed What it takes to scale from one fabrication shop to multiple regional facilities Why workforce development is central to prefab growth How to define success across shop, field, and leadership teams The role communication plays in scaling industrialized construction Why alignment matters more than automation   Meet Our Guest Steve Rose brings more than four decades of experience in the electrical trade, workforce development, and prefabrication. An early adopter of fabrication and packaging strategies, he has helped scale operations from single-shop environments to regional fabrication networks. His leadership perspective bridges field experience, shop operations, and executive strategy, offering a grounded view of what it takes to grow prefabrication sustainably and effectively.   Todd Takes Prefabrication Has Shifted from Margin Play to Market Mandate. Prefab once focused on contractor efficiency. Today, it is often driven by owners demanding faster delivery in data center and mission-critical construction. That shift raises expectations and accelerates the need for scalable fabrication systems. Scaling Prefabrication Is a Leadership Challenge. Opening additional fabrication facilities requires more than capital investment. It demands alignment across teams, clear metrics of success, disciplined systems, and leaders who understand both manufacturing and field execution. Communication Is the Most Underrated Lever. Technology alone does not drive prefab adoption. Clear communication between shop, field, and leadership teams builds trust and momentum. Industrialized construction scales when people are aligned.   More Resources  Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/or review and follow up our social accounts. Bridging the Gap Website Bridging the Gap LinkedIn Bridging the Gap Instagram Bridging the Gap YouTube Todd's LinkedIn Steve's LinkedIn NetZero Plus Electrical Training Institute   Thank you to our sponsors! Graitec North America Graitec North America LinkedIn Autodesk's Website  

From Army veteran to CRE educator, Will Curtis breaks down office investing, the San Antonio market, and helping vets find purpose in real estate. The Crexi Podcast connects commercial real estate (CRE) professionals with industry insights built for smart decision-making. In each episode, we explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities shaping commercial real estate, because we believe knowledge should move at the speed of ambition and every conversation should empower professionals to act with greater clarity and confidence.   Rayelle Calvert, Senior Director of Strategic Accounts at Crexi, hosts Will Curtis (CCIM, CPM), managing director at Browning Commercial and founder of Crossed Sabers Asset Management, to discuss his path from the Army into Texas commercial real estate, where he focuses on office and industrial. Curtis credits a military financial education session for sparking his interest. Entering the industry post-GFC taught him that long-term success comes from disciplined operations, not flashy lifestyles.  He explains how earning the Certified Property Manager® (CPM®) and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) distinctions helped close knowledge gaps, expanded his responsibilities into acquisitions, and shaped his teaching and mentoring focus. Curtis describes launching the Vets in Real Estate podcast to address veterans' isolation, lack of structure, and purpose after service, and outlines a planned transition program and book. He also covers San Antonio's stable market drivers, medical office demand, building a commercial division inside a luxury residential firm, and his views on the long-term upside of office investing Welcomes And Intro Will's Army To CRE Path Post Crash Investor Lessons Closing Skill Gaps Why Credentials Matter Biggest Personal Turning Point Vets In Real Estate Mission First Reality Of Brokerage Finding Purpose After Service Mentoring Through Real Estate How Veterans Are Wired San Antonio Market Stability Medical Office Demand Drivers San Antonio vs Texas Giants Building Commercial Inside Luxury Why Teaching Matters Leadership and Coaching Advice Rapid Fire Investing Takes San Antonio Underrated Upside Final Thoughts and Where to Connect For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/​ https://www.crexi.com/instagram​ https://www.crexi.com/facebook​ https://www.crexi.com/twitter​ https://www.crexi.com/linkedin​ https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.

Send a textOn this week's episode of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Matt Edelman, CEO and Chairman of Super League Enterprise (NASDAQ: SLE), joined Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research, and James Kisner, Technology Analyst at Water Tower Research. Super League helps brands reach gaming audiences through scalable ad products and interactive experiences inside platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, and Minecraft, and applies play-driven behavioral insights to drive advertising performance across digital video, social media, and connected TV. Edelman walks through the company's successful recapitalization, which eliminated all debt and positioned the business to scale, and highlights recent brand campaigns with Google and Panda Express. He describes how recent acquisitions and partnerships are consolidating gamer data into a unified intelligence platform, and discusses growing operating momentum heading into 2026 as the company targets sustainable profitability.

Key Topics & Notes • Why experienced crop consultants rely heavily on chemical soil analysis for making management decisions • The limitations of relying solely on biological soil testing • Why soil structure and aggregation play a critical role in plant health • How soil physical properties influence water movement, aeration, and root development • The importance of walking fields and directly interacting with soil • Using smell, texture, and visual indicators to understand soil conditions • How agronomists diagnose soil problems using multiple indicators at once • Why soil management is similar to medical diagnosis — identifying root causes rather than symptoms • The role of experience and pattern recognition in interpreting soil tests • Bridging lab data with real-world field observations Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PicklePod 2.0 is presented by Marek Health. Use our code THEDINK for 10% off your $299 Intake Assessment at https://MarekHealth.com/ Table tennis superstar and viral content creator Adam Bobrow joins the PicklePod to talk about his surprising dive into pickleball—and what the sport can learn from the global growth of ping pong. Bobrow, one of the most recognizable personalities in table tennis, shares how he built an audience of millions, why he initially resisted pickleball, and what finally changed his mind once he stepped on the court. But first… the guys recap one of the most chaotic tournament weekends in recent memory. From Nico's first PPA tournament in two years, to a match-ending Nasty Nelson attempt, to accusations of “no honor” on court 19, the Newport Beach event delivered peak unhinged pickleball. Meanwhile, pro drama was brewing with timeout tactics, loud grunting, and mental warfare between top singles stars like Hunter Johnson and Federico Staksrud. Plus: - The Mount Rushmore of unhinged pickleball players - The psychology behind gamesmanship in pickleball - Why millions of people play but don't watch the pro game -What pickleball can learn from the growth of table tennis - Bobrow's first experiences playing against pros like Anna Bright, Christian Alshon, and Ben Johns If you love pickleball stories, inside pro tour drama, and the future of the sport—this episode is a must-watch. Subscribe for weekly pickleball stories, interviews, and debates from the PicklePod. Be the first to try Zane's new course here: https://tzpickleball.com/ #Pickleball #PPATour #PickleballPodcast Leave your voicemail for the PicklePod at (512) 200 - 4299 ------------------ Like the ep? Do us a favor: subscribe to our channel and leave a review on Apple or Spotify -Subscribe to our 'all things pickleball' *free e-newsletter* at https://www.thedink.beehiiv.com https://www.instagram.com/thedinkpickleball/ -Follow us on IG -Continue the convo in our private FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedi... -For everything else we do, visit https://linktr.ee/dinkfam -Read more about Zane and subscribe to his newsletter at https://zanenavratilpickleball.com/ -Follow Zane on IG @zanenavratilpickleball #pickleball #pickleballcourts ------------------ 0:00 Intro 2:06 Story time with Nico in Newport 10:15 The correct way to throw a paddle 12:58 Nico learns the Rob Cassidy timeout 18:05 Mt Rushmore of unhinged players 22:02 Headlines from the Newport Beach Open Adam Bobrow 30:01 Adam Bobrow joins the pod 30:34 Paddle vs Bat | Ping Pong vs Table Tennis 35:51 Bridging the gap between rec players and the pro game 41:32 There are levels to this game 43:44 Adding personality into sports viewing experience 49:21 How has your audience responded to the pickleball content? 52:16 Adam is invited to girls' night with Mari Humberg 55:45 Who is still on the dream guest list? 58:33 Zane saw vs snake shot 1:06:03 Guess my DUPR - Double Tweener 1:10:55 Zane tests his table tennis broadcast abilities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Summary In this episode of the Prosperity Podcast, Spencer Shaw and Kim Butler explore the growing disconnect between generations around money—and how multi-generational family councils can close that gap. As younger generations feel priced out of traditional milestones and turn toward speculative "investments," Kim explains how wisdom, structure, and conversation can replace gambling with perspective. Through stories, practical examples, and simple exercises, this episode shows how intentional dialogue—across all ages—creates financial clarity, resilience, and shared progress over time. Links & Resources For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ http://prosperityparents.com/  https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/yBEuMuj6fSwGh7YB8K87/media/68e557c906b06d836d9effad.pdf  https://www.youtube.com/@KimDHButler Keywords Family councils Multi-generational wealth Financial wisdom Gambling vs investing Legacy planning Perspective and progress Unstructured time Intentional conversations Financial education Perpetual Wealth Episode Highlights 00:00–01:20 - Market volatility, younger generations, and the rise of gambling behavior 01:20–01:54 - Small dollars, limited choices, and speculative traps 01:54–02:35 - How wisdom reframes opportunity through perspective 02:35–03:06 - A trust fund story: when "investing" crosses into gambling 03:06–03:52 - What family councils really are—and what they can look like 03:52–04:28 - Boards of directors, mentors, and shared wisdom spaces 04:28–05:22 - Four generations, shared learning, and mutual contribution 05:22–05:52 - Why unstructured time matters more than formal meetings 05:52–06:32 - What younger generations bring to the table 06:32–07:22 - Asking better questions across generations 07:22–08:21 - Simple exercises to start family conversations 08:21–09:22 - Weekly cadence, progress, and momentum 09:22–10:36 - Baby steps, resistance, and moving forward anyway 10:36–11:45 - Purpose, progress, and why scheduling matter

From the Seattle rain to the L.A. sunshine, today we are counting down the 10 albums that defined the 90s. Rob and Dave crack open the CD binder to dive headfirst into the 90s music landscape, revealing our personal top-ranked albums of the decade. (Listen to our breakdowns of these iconic records) 0:00 - Relax and Rewind: Welcome to 80s and 90s Recall 2:19 - The impossible mission: Crafting our definitive 90s album list 11:38 - Big Heat Todd & The Monsters: A Deep Cut from the 90s 21:53 - Maturing tastes: Rob's #9 pick, Seven Mary Three 26:09 - Post-grunge anthems: Everclear's Sparkle and Fade 30:20 - A different voice: Erykah Badu's Mood-Setting masterpiece 33:23 - Uniquely Beastie Boys: The Iconic Ill Communication Album 36:57 - Seattle Sound: Soundgarden's Superunknown and core memories 40:51 - Summer of '94: The Offspring's record breaking Smash album 53:00 - Bridging generations: Tom Petty's enduring Greatest Hits 55:18 - Punk Rock Anthem: Green Day's iconic Dookie album 58:05 - Teenage Soundtrack: Third Eye Blind's Self-Titled Album 1:00:45 - Perfect Opening: Stone Temple Pilot's immaculate Core album 1:04:18 - Emotional Journey: Counting Crows' August and Everything After 1:06:35 - Rap Royalty: Tupac's legendary double album, All Eyez On Me 1:10:50 - Divisive yet Personal: Pearl Jam's Artistic No Code 1:17:48 - Grunge Cornerstone: Pearl Jam's flawless debut album, Ten 1:28:18 - The ones that got away: Discussing omitted 90s albums 1:32:20 - Wrapping up & looking ahead: Metallica's Black album next week Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall  Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com  Voicemail: (509) 426-4542  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a culture that is more connected yet more lonely than ever, how can ministry leaders create worship experiences that resonate with young adults without falling into the trap of "gimmicks"? In this episode, Chris Sasser and Anthony Rogers join Brandon Collins and Renée to explore the tension between feelings and truth, the importance of authenticity, and how to bridge the generational gap in worship. The Role of Feelings and "Heart Language" in Worship A common observation among young adults is the phrase, "You could just feel the Spirit in the room." While the Holy Spirit is always present, the way we experience that presence can be deeply emotional.   Feelings as a Gateway: Emotions are a natural human response to God's presence; they allow us to become small so God can become big.     The "Heart Language" of Music: Style and phraseology can act as a "heart language" that connects with people on a core level, yet growth often happens when we are stretched beyond our own preferences.     Feelings vs. Truth: While feelings move people, leaders shouldn't rely on them exclusively.  

Today on Bridging the Gap, pastor Lloyd Pulley begins a series in First Samuel.  The story we're about to look at not only illustrates God's sovereignty, but shows how He uses difficulties in our lives to accomplish His will. So if this is a difficult time for you, receive wonderful words of encouragement from First Samuel one.

Summary In this episode of Chattinn Cyber, Marc Schein is chattin' with Mike Armistead, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 40 years of experience, including more than 20 years as a vendor in the cybersecurity space. The conversation opens with a discussion about the challenges security leaders face in 2026. Mike highlights the complexity of their role, comparing it to that of a CFO managing financial risk, but notes that cybersecurity leaders often lack the comprehensive management tools that CFOs have. He emphasizes the fragmented nature of cybersecurity tools and the difficulty in stitching together disparate signals to form a coherent security posture. Mike further explains that the human element is the critical glue in cybersecurity programs. The effectiveness of security teams depends heavily on the leadership and the ability of individuals to contextualize technical signals within the business environment. This need for situational awareness is driving interest in AI technologies, particularly on the defender side, to augment human capabilities and expand the scope and depth of security operations. The chat then shifts to the role of AI in cybersecurity products. Mike observes that while AI is increasingly integrated into detection tools, the industry has largely shifted focus away from prevention. He advocates for a strategic return to prevention, where AI can play a significant role in helping security leaders develop and implement risk mitigation strategies tailored to their organizations. Mike stresses the importance of a holistic approach that goes beyond real-time detection to include employee training, access control, and disaster recovery. Addressing the challenges faced by middle-market organizations, Mike points out that these companies are often expected to meet the same cybersecurity standards as large enterprises but with far fewer resources. He advises middle-market CISOs to prioritize protecting their most critical assets—their “crown jewels”—and to have candid conversations with leadership about realistic security goals. This pragmatic approach helps ensure that limited resources are focused on the highest risks rather than attempting to cover every possible threat. Finally, Mike shares information about a community he helped start called the Security Impact Circle, which focuses on cybersecurity leadership issues such as board engagement. This community facilitates workshops that bring together CSOs and board directors to bridge the communication gap and align security priorities with business needs. Mike encourages listeners to visit securityimpactcircle.org to learn more and get involved. Five Key Points Covered Cybersecurity leaders face complex challenges similar to CFOs but lack equivalent management tools. Human expertise is essential to contextualize technical security signals within the business environment. AI is increasingly used in detection but should also be leveraged to enhance prevention strategies. Middle-market organizations must prioritize protecting their most critical assets due to limited resources. The Security Impact Circle community helps improve communication and alignment between security leaders and boards. Five Key Quotes from the Conversation “Security leaders have a tough job… it's not unlike what a CFO has to think about, right? That risk happens to be financial, and the CISOs really happens to be in cyber.” “The security teams are really bound by how good not only their leader, but the deputies, the managers, the architects, those individual contributors that really help lead it.” “I think the opportunity is to swing it back to prevention… AI can really start to help on the prevention strategy side of cybersecurity.” “Middle-market leaders are expected to do everything that the largest enterprises do, but they don't have the resources to cover all the ground.” “We bring in a director from a public company's audit committee to run workshops… it's less about what a CSO thinks they should say and more about what the director thinks they need to hear.” About Our Guest Mike Armistead brings nearly 40 years of business experience marked by a proven track record of building companies, navigating strategic acquisitions, and leading growth at every stage. As co-founder and CEO of Respond Software, acquired by Mandiant for $200 million, and co-founder of Fortify Software, acquired by HP for $285 million, Mike has played pivotal roles in multiple successful startups, including serving as SVP on the turnaround team at WhoWhere (acquired by Lycos for $133 million) and contributing to Pure Software's IPO. His post-acquisition leadership includes key roles as VP of Products & UX at Mandiant, Director at Google Cloud, and VP & GM for Fortify and ArcSight business groups at HPE, where he drove significant expansion and over $400 million in revenue impact. Alongside these successes, Mike gained valuable insights from two brief ventures, including leading InLeague through post-9/11 financial challenges and emphasizing product-market fit in another startup. Beginning his career as a Product Manager at HP in the late 1980s, Mike's multifaceted experience spans diverse industries and company sizes. Today, he remains passionate about building high-performing teams and tackling complex, noble challenges. Follow Our Guest LinkedIn About Our Host National co-chair of the Cyber Center for Excellence, Marc Schein, CIC,CLCS is also a Risk Management Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency. He assists clients by customizing comprehensive commercial insurance programs that minimize the burden of financial loss through cost effective transfer of risk. By conducting a Total Cost of Risk (TCoR) assessment, he can determine any gaps in coverage. As part of an effective risk management insurance team, Marc collaborates with senior risk consultants, certified insurance counselors, and expert underwriters to examine the adequacy of existing client programs and develop customized solutions to transfer risk, improve coverage and minimize premiums. Follow Our Host Website | LinkedIn  

Jackie Foor is the Executive Director of the Consortium for Public Education, a nonprofit that connects schools with partners and resources to help students prepare for their futures.  In this episode, Jackie shares what it takes to run a successful and impactful nonprofit, reflects on how the collapse of the steel industry shaped the Pittsburgh region, and discusses the growing role of AI in education. She also explains how the consortium works to bridge the gap between what students learn in school and the skills they need to succeed in the workforce and in postsecondary education. Later in the episode, recent Penn State graduate student Edward Amoah joins the conversation. Edward recently earned his doctorate in ecology with a dual title in international agriculture and development and is currently a postdoctoral researcher and ICDS Rising Research Fellow. He is President of Nyansapo Labs, whose mission is to expand equitable access to targeted teaching and personalized learning through AI-enabled teaching and learning systems. Edward participated in the Invent Penn State NSF I-Corps short course program, won the Nittany AI Challenge, and participated in the Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) program in the College of Engineering. Edward and Jackie discuss how the consortium goes about building relationships with workforce, as well as AI-adoption across schools and different industries.  Episode Chapters: 0:00 - 4:50 Growing up in Pittsburgh during the collapse of the steel industry 4:50 - 5:58 Penn State experience 5:58 - 10:45 The importance of grant writing 10:45 - 15:07 The mission of the Consortium for Public Education 15:07 - 20:55 Bridging the gap between workforce and education 20:55 - 26:13 What it means to lead a nonprofit as a social entrepreneur 26:13 - 31:08 The future of education 31:08 - 32:05 Advice for someone wanting to start a nonprofit 32:05 - 33:57 Rapid Fire Segment 33:57 - 47:35 Student Questions 35:03 - 39:58 Building trusting relationships with workforce 39:58 - 45:33 How AI can and should be implemented into the classroom, augmenting the workplace 45:33 - 47:35 Re-inventing K-12 education with work-based learning opportunities  About Jackie Foor Jackie Foor is the Executive Director of the Consortium for Public Education, a nonprofit that connects schools with partners and resources to help students prepare for their futures. Jackie graduated from Penn State with a bachelor's in secondary education from the College of Education, and received her master's in organizational leadership from Carlow University.  About Edward Amoah Edward recently earned his doctorate in ecology with a dual title in international agriculture and development and is currently a postdoctoral researcher and ICDS Rising Research Fellow. He is President of Nyansapo Labs, whose mission is to expand equitable access to targeted teaching and personalized learning through AI-enabled teaching and learning systems. Edward participated in the Invent Penn State NSF I-Corps short course program, won the Nittany AI Challenge, and participated in the Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) program in the College of Engineering. The Dare to Disrupt podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.

Bro. Matthew Brockbank returns to tackle a topic that's both timely and crucial for the health of our Fraternity: bridging the generation gap. From the wisdom of our seasoned Baby Boomers to the energy and innovation of Millennials, Freemasonry is a tapestry woven from diverse experiences. Find out how multigenerational Lodges have discovered the key to unlock knowledge and form amazing friendships.Show notes and links: Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog!Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!Yes, we're on Instagram.Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.Email the host, RW Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!Yes, we're on Instagram.

Australia have faced South Korea in one of the AFC Women's Asia Cup's most anticipated fixtures, surrendering the top spot in the group to South Korea, after a 3-all draw. The match delivered a crucial result at the eleventh hour for home side. As fans celebrate the rise in women's football, experts say more work needs to be done in the space.

Dr. Kim Brockenbrough: https://www.cardiavision.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-brockenbrough-md-1b321a123/https://www.instagram.com/kimbromd?ighsh=YjVpcDcwdHA3ejVvYour calcium score came back zero. You're in the clear, right? Not so fast.In this episode, Optispan Clinical Director Dr. Nicki Byrne sits down with Dr. Kim Brockenbrough, board-certified cardiovascular radiologist, 25-year veteran of vascular imaging, and CEO of CardiaVision, for a conversation that challenges one of the most common assumptions in preventive cardiology.If you care about cardiovascular longevity, and you should, because heart disease remains the leading killer, this is the imaging conversation you didn't know you needed.Timestamps:00:00 — Cold open: The 48-year-old runner with an 80% blockage and a zero calcium score00:54 — Dr. Nicki Byrne introduces Dr. Kim Brockenbrough & CardiaVision01:45 — Dr. Brockenbrough's background: 25 years of vascular imaging02:35 — Cardiovascular disease through a longevity lens: imaging vs. labs vs. functional testing03:24 — The lifecycle of plaque: from fatty deposits to rupture and heart attack04:21 — Why soft plaque is more dangerous than calcified plaque (SCOT-HEART 2020)05:14 — How calcium scores are used in clinical practice — and where they fall short06:18 — The only way to see soft plaque non-invasively: coronary CT angiography (CCTA)07:08 — Which populations are most at risk of a false sense of security from calcium scoring08:03 — What a CCTA can tell you that a calcium score can't09:43 — How often should patients follow up with repeat scans?10:28 — Higher vs. lower dose radiation protocols — and why Dr. Brockenbrough chooses higher dose11:17 — Risks of CCTA: contrast reactions, kidney considerations12:15 — Stress tests vs. CCTA: why a negative stress test is a very low bar13:21 — Soft plaque that isn't flow-limiting: small emboli, dementia, and congestive heart failure15:36 — Medications that reverse plaque: statins, PCSK9 inhibitors, and the LOCATE trial16:23 — LDL reduction and plaque regression: what the data shows17:08 — High-intensity statins vs. Repatha — tolerability, efficacy, and the price drop18:27 — When OptiSpan reaches for PCSK9 inhibitors: ApoB, LDL, Lp(a), ApoE4, and significant disease19:22 — Why a rising calcium score on a statin is exactly what you want to see20:25 — AI plaque quantification tools: promise, limitations, and validation concerns22:54 — Has AI ever changed Dr. Brockenbrough's read? A real-world case23:40 — FFR-CT, the ISCHEMIA trial, and why stenting asymptomatic patients is no longer standard of care25:25 — The future of cardiac imaging and the case for universal CCTA screening26:52 — The patient experience: what to expect at a CardiaVision CCTA appointment28:18 — Why seeing soft plaque changes patient behavior — the power of treating disease, not numbers29:49 — Bridging the gap between longevity medicine and traditional cardiology33:11 — Testosterone, the TRAVERSE trial, and what you should know about your coronaries first35:41 — What causes coronary artery disease beyond cholesterol: sugar, inflammation, gum disease37:07 — Image walkthrough: soft plaque vs. calcified plaque on a real CCTA41:36 — Where to find Dr. Brockenbrough and CardiaVision

Bridging Western & Indian Classical Music w/ Srikanth Chary | VS Pop™ Orchestral ThinkingCR Srikanth is a U.S.-based composer and producer blending Western classical, Indian classical traditions, and modern cinematic pop. A Berklee-trained composer and ASCAP member with over 250 original works, he bridges concert composition, media scoring, and contemporary releases through his imprint VS Pop™. Today he shares insights on cross-cultural composition, orchestral thinking in modern music, and building an independent career in today's digital music landscape.Linkshttps://open.spotify.com/artist/16N9BJJPufgA3rnpQ06iSa?si=08pc-fGLRfGyOeirNfdzkQhttps://www.instagram.com/crsrikanth_creator_vspop/Tabs:Music History,Musician,Music Licensing,Music Producer,Music Production,Pop Culture,Bridging Western & Indian Classical Music w/ Srikanth Chary | Pop™ Orchestral Thinking,Live Video Podcast Interview,Podcast,Interview,Phantom Electric Ghost Podcast,PodmatchSupport PEG by checking out our Sponsors:Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription.The best tool for getting podcast guests:https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghostSubscribe to our Instagram for exclusive content:https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/Subscribe to our YouTube https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost?si=rEyT56WQvDsAoRprRSShttps://anchor.fm/s/3b31908/podcast/rssSubstackhttps://substack.com/@phantomelectricghost?utm_source=edit-profile-page

Today, we are bringing you a live episode recorded in Sydney that celebrates the strength, resilience and brilliance of women everywhere. This conversation is our tribute to that journey and a vital call to action to finally close the gender pain gap. Why are women consistently told that pain is "part and parcel" of the female experience? Following our chat with Kate Walsh, her and Claire are joined on the sofa for a panel discussion with four leading experts; PROFESSOR CAROLINE GARGETT: A world-leading reproductive and stem cell science researcher and Group Head of Endometrial Stem Cell Biology Laboratory with 28 years research experience in gynaecological research with a focus on endometriosis and developing a cell based therapy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse. THEA BAKER: Thea has treated women with complex trauma and co-morbid pain conditions as a Psychotherapist in Australia for over 10 years. She also has her own lived experience of chronic pain herself from endometriosis and osteoarthritis A/ PROFESSOR SUSAN EVANS: A specialist, researcher, educator, innovator, advocate and CEO in pelvic pain for over 20 years. As a gynaecologist, laparoscopic surgeon and pain physician, A/Prof Susan Evans Co-founded the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia, co-developed the Periods, Pain and Endometriosis Schools Program, and is now working with Alyra Biotech developing innovative new treatments for pelvic pain. PROFESSOR MARIA FIATARONE SINGH: A geriatrician whose research, clinical, and teaching career has focused on the integration of medicine, exercise physiology, and nutrition as a means to improve health status and quality of life across the lifespan. (Physical & Metabolic Longevity) We dive deep into why women’s symptoms are still frequently dismissed as psychological, the revolutionary potential of menstrual fluid in diagnostics and why "looking normal" on a scan doesn't mean the pain isn't real. From the first period to the complexities of ageing, our experts provide a roadmap for women to reclaim their health and advocate for their own bodies. We explore the "Pain Scale Paradox", revealing why the traditional 1-10 measurement fails those with chronic conditions, while unpacking the biological "amplifier" that predisposes women to persistent pain. It’s time to strip away the historical stigma of "hysteria" and replace it with a medical system that finally validates the female experience! THE END BITS All your health information is in the Well Hub. For more information on topics discussed, please find the resources below: Bridging the Gender Pain Gap - The Inquiry into Women's Pain Report 2025 Australasian Menopausal Society Endocrine Society The International Menopause Society Jean Hailes For Women’s Health GET IN TOUCH Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy Guest: Kate Walsh, Professor Caroline Gargett, Thea Baker, A/Professor Susan Evans, Professor Maria Fiatarone Singh Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Glenn Urquhart Social Producer: Elly Moore Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burnout and work-related depression costs the world an estimated $1 trillion dollars a year in lost working days – and chances are you've felt that stress yourself. In this special compilation episode, highlighting interviews recorded over the past year, leaders share their personal experiences with burnout and exhaustion. They also offer practical, tactical steps for recognizing burnout early, setting boundaries, fostering psychological safety and building teams that are resilient — not just productive. Leaders featured include: -David Ko, CEO of Calm, who reveals the blind spots that leave employees unsupported — and why sharing your own mental health journey may be the most powerful tool leaders have for more resilient teams -Kearney's Paula Bellostas Muguerza, who shares the frightening health crisis that forced her to face burnout head on and the questions that helped her reset her priorities -Li Li Leung, former CEO of USA Gymnastics, on why it's key to normalize mental health support for teams and how gymnast Simone Biles' famous decision to withdraw at the Tokyo Olympics reshaped conversations around self-advocacy and psychological safety -August CEO and social entrepreneur Nadya Okamoto - on hustle culture, "girl boss" burnout, finding joy, and why rest is now central to her success. About this episode:  Transcript: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/burnout-strategies-mental-health-leaders About this week's guests:  Calm CEO David Ko Website - Calm: Calm.com Book - Recharge: Boosting your mental battery one conversation at a time: https://rechargethebook.com/ Kearney's Paula Bellostas Muguerza Website - Kearney: https://www.kearney.com/ Related Meet The Leader episode: Bridging the gap in women's health research, policy and innovation: Kearney Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5p22ebun Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/3jmahwwj Li Li Leung, former CEO of USA Gymnastics Website - USA Gymnastics: https://usagym.org/ Related Meet The Leader episode: Rebuilding trust after turmoil and coaching for results that matter: USA Gymnastics CEO Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yc4dk2a8 Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mvwxcsaz August CEO and social entrepreneur Nadya Okamoto Website - August: https://www.itsaugust.co/ Related Meet The Leader episode: A Gen Z founder on breaking down big stigmas and surviving hustle-culture Transcript: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/nadya-okomoto-august-period-poverty-startup/ Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mss65msb 

Mastering the Human Element of Sales and Leadership with Shad TidlerIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Shad Tidler, a senior consultant and coach specializing in Sales and Leadership/Management at Lushin. The conversation dived deep into the psychological barriers that often prevent talented entrepreneurs from scaling their sales organizations and leading with true impact. Shad's expertise lies in dismantling the "head trash" that complicates the sales process, helping leaders transition from a state of reactive management to one of proactive, high-performance coaching. For any founder feeling stuck in the "doer" role, this episode provides a masterclass in shifting perspective to unlock sustainable business growth.Bridging the Gap Between Sales Strategy and Leadership ExecutionA common struggle for growing businesses is the disconnect between the desire for higher revenue and the actual leadership behaviors required to support a sales team. Many founders are excellent at closing deals themselves but struggle to replicate that success within their team because they treat management as an administrative task rather than a coaching discipline. To bridge this gap, leaders must first achieve clarity on their own "sales DNA"—the underlying beliefs and habits that dictate how they interact with prospects and employees. By addressing these foundational elements, a leader can stop micromanaging the "what" and start influencing the "how," creating a culture where accountability is embraced rather than feared.Developing a high-performance sales culture also requires a fundamental shift in how we view the sales process itself: it is not about "convincing" people, but about qualifying them through rigorous discovery. Shad points out that many sales teams fail because they spend too much time chasing low-probability prospects due to a psychological need for approval. By implementing a structured, repeatable sales system, organizations can remove the emotional guesswork from the pipeline. This allows leadership to accurately forecast growth and identify specific skill gaps within their team. When sales becomes a predictable system rather than an emotional rollercoaster, the entire organization benefits from increased stability and focus.Ultimately, the most successful leaders are those who invest in their own development to stay ahead of the challenges that come with scaling. Leadership and sales are both skills that require continuous refinement and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths about one's own performance. This is where external coaching becomes a vital asset; it provides the objective mirror necessary to spot the "head trash" that internal teams are often too close to see. By focusing on the intersection of mindset and methodology, entrepreneurs can build resilient teams that are equipped to thrive in competitive markets, ensuring that the mission of the business is supported by a robust, self-sustaining engine of growth.About Shad TidlerShad Tidler is a seasoned consultant and coach at Lushin, specializing in sales, management, and leadership development. With a background in helping businesses navigate complex growth phases, Shad focuses on the human side of business—addressing the beliefs, behaviors, and techniques that drive or hinder professional success. He is passionate about helping individuals and teams overcome psychological barriers to reach their full potential.About LushinLushin is a sales and leadership consulting firm dedicated to helping businesses achieve predictable, sustainable growth. By focusing on the psychology of sales and management, Lushin provides the training, coaching, and systems necessary to build high-performing organizations. They work with companies to refine their sales processes, develop effective leaders, and create cultures of high accountability and performance.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeLushin Website: www.lushin.comShad Tidler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadtidlerKey Episode HighlightsOvercoming "Head Trash": Understanding the psychological barriers and limiting beliefs that prevent sales professionals from asking the tough questions.The Manager vs. Coach Distinction: Why the most successful sales leaders spend their time coaching behavior rather than just managing metrics.Sales DNA and Belief Systems: How your underlying beliefs about money and authority impact your ability to close deals and lead teams.Systematizing the Discovery Process: The importance of a structured sales methodology to remove emotional bias and improve lead qualification.Cultivating Accountability: Shifting organizational culture so that team members take ownership of their results and growth.ConclusionShad Tidler's approach reminds us that business growth is as much about personal evolution as it is about strategy. By refining the "human engine" behind your sales and leadership, you create a foundation for success that can withstand the pressures of scaling.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Prefabrication does not fail because of technology. It fails because of systems and culture. In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Jim Wallner to explore what it really takes to scale prefabrication inside an electrical contractor. Moving work into a shop is not the same as building a manufacturing operation. Scaling prefab requires systems, realistic goals, inventory discipline, and field trust. Without those foundations, even the best intentions can create resistance and friction. This conversation dives into the operational realities of industrialized construction, how to avoid forcing prefab onto crews, and why sometimes the right strategic decision is to say no. If you are involved in prefabrication, modular construction, electrical contracting, or manufacturing-based construction delivery, this episode offers a grounded and practical perspective on what actually works.   You'll Learn Why forcing prefabrication creates field resistance The difference between construction thinking and manufacturing thinking How to set achievable prefab goals When not to fabricate and why that discipline matters How grassroots shop training builds long-term adoption What systems are required to scale industrialized construction   Meet Our Guest Jim Wallner began his career in sales and manufacturing before transitioning into the electrical trade at Staff Electric. He later shifted his focus toward growing and systematizing the company's fabrication operations. With experience on both the manufacturing and field sides of the business, Jim brings a practical and disciplined perspective to scaling prefabrication inside a real-world contracting environment. His approach centers on achievable goals, strong systems, and earning buy-in through results.   Todd Takes You Cannot Force Prefabrication. Prefab adoption must be earned. When leadership mandates fabrication without proving value to the field, resistance grows. Prefabrication scales when it consistently makes installation easier and more predictable. Manufacturing Thinking Requires Systems. Construction rewards speed. Manufacturing rewards discipline. Scaling prefabrication requires documentation, inventory management, realistic production planning, and repeatable workflows. Without systems, efficiency does not appear. Sometimes the Right Answer Is No. Not every project should be fabricated. Strategic discipline means knowing when prefab adds value and when it introduces unnecessary risk. Scaling prefab is about doing the right work in the shop, not simply doing more work there.  More Resources Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/or review and follow up our social accounts. Bridging the Gap Website Bridging the Gap LinkedIn Bridging the Gap Instagram Bridging the Gap YouTube Todd's LinkedIn Jim's LinkedIn Staff Electric's Website   Thank you to our sponsors! Graitec North America Graitec North America LinkedIn Autodesk's Website  

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Episode Summary In this episode of the Jabot Podcast, host Kathryn Rubino speaks with economist and criminal justice expert Jennifer Doleac, author of The Science of Second Chances: A Revolution in Criminal Justice and Executive Vice President of Criminal Justice at Arnold Ventures. Drawing from economic research and real-world policy analysis, Doleac explains how data — not ideology — should guide criminal justice reform. The conversation explores how incentives shape behavior, why increasing the certainty of consequences works better than harsher punishment, and how evidence challenges many widely accepted assumptions about crime policy. From probation reform and recidivism research to hiring discrimination and unintended policy consequences, Doleac argues that solving complex justice problems requires experimentation, humility, and rigorous testing. The episode ultimately reframes criminal justice reform as a question of incentives, systems design, and evidence-based decision-making rather than political narratives. Links & Resources Home Jennifer Doleac (@jenniferdoleac) on X Arnold Ventures | Jennifer Doleac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdoleac/ Keywords Criminal justice reform Second chances Jennifer Doleac Evidence-based policy Economics of crime Recidivism research Deterrence theory Probation reform Ban the Box policy Employment discrimination Second chance hiring Policy experimentation Data-driven justice Natural experiments Incentives and behavior Public policy evaluation Mass incarceration solutions Economic analysis of crime Criminal records employment Justice system innovation Episode Highlights 00:04–00:50 - Jennifer Doleac's path from economics to criminal justice research 00:50–02:15 - Using economic tools to measure real-world policy impact 02:15–03:28 - Bridging human justice issues with economic analysis 03:28–05:37 - The three ways economists contribute to criminal justice reform 05:37–06:50 - Shifting policy culture from certainty to experimentation 06:50–08:21 - Why certainty of consequences deters crime more than harsh punishment 08:21–09:43 - Structural challenges of implementing reform across states and jurisdictions 09:43–12:19 - Surprising findings: leniency for first-time defendants reduces recidivism 12:19–15:02 - Probation reform and why more supervision can worsen outcomes 15:02–17:03 - Myths about public safety versus data-driven realities 17:03–19:14 - Employment barriers faced by people with criminal records 19:14–21:11 - How Ban the Box policies produced unintended racial disparities 21:11–22:49 - Rethinking incentives to improve second-chance hiring 22:49–24:24 - Insurance models and market solutions for employer risk concerns 24:24–25:25 - Why experimentation and hypothesis testing must guide reform  

Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Raine Sims ATP – Assistive Technology Specialist – ATLAS – Easterseals Crossroads Resources: Iris Center – https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/resources/iris-resource-locator/ CITES – https://cites.cast.org/ Learn more about Bridging […]

Steve Carell shares details about his new comedy series ‘Rooster,' from the creators of ‘Ted Lasso' and ‘Shrinking.' Also, a closer look at how the hit show ‘Love Story' about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is helping bridge the generation gap between teens and parents. Plus, Shop TODAY contributor Chassie Post shares a few products to get ready for spring, from wardrobe to home. And, chef Mario Carbone makes a vegetable spring risotto. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles and Spudman Managing Editor Melinda Waldrop join the Eye on Potatoes Podcast to break down the inaugural 2026 Spud Sector Survey. This first-of-its-kind report moves past headlines to reveal the economic heartbeat of America's potato growers. Discover how NPC uses this "hard data ammunition" to advocate for our family farms in Washington, D.C. The group discusses the striking "optimism gap," where growers feel confident in their own operations but fear for the broader industry's future. From the 82.9% of growers facing inflationary disruptions to the "essential bridge" of federal emergency aid, this episode provides a strategic roadmap for the ongoing efforts to Stand Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill.Download the Spud Sector Survey here: spudman.com/spudsector.  

Ken Little: Bridging Engineering and BusinessToday, we're tackling one of the most expensive and underestimated problems in modern organizations: the communication gap between technical professionals and nontechnical leaders. I'm joined by Ken Little, SVP of Engineering, to explore where engineers most often struggle with nontechnical audiences, how to make complex ideas understandable to business-minded leaders so they can make better decisions, and what happens when that translation breaks down. We also dig into how organizations can build stronger communication muscles, and how engineers can move from explaining problems to making recommendations.To learn more about Ken, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethllittle/__TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Prefer video? Visit http://youtube.teachthegeek.comGet Public Speaking Tips for STEM Professionals at http://teachthegeek.com/tips

BIM does not fail because of software. It fails when the field does not trust it. In this episode of Prefab, Unfiltered, recorded live at Advancing Prefabrication, Todd Weyandt sits down with Max Morgan and Matt Goshon to explore how BIM, VDC, and prefabrication connect to real jobsite execution. As data center construction accelerates and modular construction strategies scale, digital workflows must translate into buildable outcomes. That requires early collaboration, clear communication, and a shared source of truth across project teams. This conversation dives into how to earn field buy-in, prove prefab value early, and align BIM, project management, and installation crews from day one. If you are working in prefabrication, modular construction, BIM, VDC, or mission-critical construction, this episode delivers practical insight into making digital construction execution real and repeatable.   You'll Learn Why field trust is critical to successful BIM and prefabrication How to prove prefab value early in a project lifecycle The importance of a shared source of truth across project teams How early collaboration reduces friction between design and installation Why standardization drives repeatability in modular construction   Meet Our Guests Max Morgan began his career as a union wireman before transitioning into BIM and VDC, bringing firsthand field experience into digital modeling and prefabrication strategy. His work focuses on connecting constructability with modeling to ensure real-world installation success. Matt Goshon brings a background in analytics and systems thinking into the prefabrication and BIM environment. His experience centers on aligning data, workflows, and field execution to create scalable and repeatable digital construction processes. Together, they operate at the intersection of BIM, VDC, and electrical prefabrication, with a strong focus on field alignment and operational trust.   Todd Takes BIM Only Works When the Field Trusts It. Advanced modeling tools are not enough. Prefabrication scales when digital teams earn credibility through accuracy, responsiveness, and constructability. Trust must be built early and consistently. Prove Value Early or Lose Momentum. First deliverables matter. When prefab packages save time and reduce rework, adoption accelerates. When they create friction, confidence drops quickly. Early wins drive long-term success. One Source of Truth Changes Everything. Disconnected systems create confusion. Alignment across BIM, prefabrication, and project management requires shared information and standardized workflows. That alignment enables repeatable outcomes across projects.   More Resources Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/or review and follow up our social accounts. Bridging the Gap Website Bridging the Gap LinkedIn Bridging the Gap Instagram Bridging the Gap YouTube Todd's LinkedIn Matt's LinkedIn Max's LinkedIn Archkey's Website     Thank you to our sponsors! Graitec North America Graitec North America LinkedIn Autodesk's Website  

In this episode of Player Driven, host Greg welcomes back industry veteran Sharon Fisher to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of content moderation. From her early days building moderation at Club Penguin to her current work with AI-driven platforms like Checkstep, Sharon shares her unique perspective as both a trust and safety expert and a concerned parent.Key Discussion PointsThe Evolution of Moderation: Sharon reflects on the shift from manual work and simple keyword blocking 17 years ago to today's complex machine learning and contextual understanding.The Changing Role of the Moderator: Why the rise of AI doesn't mean the extinction of human moderators, but rather their transformation into data analysts who challenge bias and understand culture.The "Wild Wild West" of the Marketplace: Insights into why legacy moderation companies are phasing out while new, AI-first competitors like Checkstep are entering the space.Privacy vs. Safety: Addressing the pushback against age verification and the critical need for better communication and education for parents and caregivers.Bridging the Gap: How integrated technology can finally break down silos between customer support, marketing, and moderation to provide a holistic view of the user.Predictions for 2026 and Beyond: Sharon forecasts a year of "stress and adoption" as companies rush to reduce costs through technology, leading to a eventual search for balance in 2027.About Our Guest: Sharon FisherSharon Fisher is a leading voice in the trust and safety industry. With a career spanning roles at Disney (Club Penguin), Two Hat, and Keywords Studios, she now provides strategic consulting for gaming companies and technology firms like Checkstep. She is also a passionate advocate for digital literacy, frequently speaking to school districts to help parents protect their children online.Notable Quotes"The moderator role becomes even more important because they are who they are—they understand your community, they speak the language, and they live the culture every single day." "Think about that area of your city that you would not go on your own at night time... that's the same that translates into the internet. Know where your kid is playing."Resources MentionedConnect with Sharon: Sharon Fisher on LinkedIn Featured Technology: Checkstep Join The Player Driven Discordhttps://discord.gg/c9YgMctb

In celebration of Women in Construction Week, this episode explores how the construction industry is evolving, technically, culturally, and professionally. Concrete is often misunderstood as simple. In reality, it is chemistry, data, performance modeling, and long-term durability engineering. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the science behind the material that quite literally shapes our world and highlights the next generation of technical leadership helping move the industry forward.   You'll Learn Why concrete is far more scientific and complex than most people realize How R&D teams test and scale new materials responsibly The real tension between innovation and field adoption What early-career leadership growth looks like in a technical role How visibility and credibility shape long-term career opportunity Why modern construction requires broader skill sets than ever before   Meet Our Guest Lauren Kinslow is a Quality Engineer at Titan America, where she evaluates and tests new materials to assess performance and ensure quality standards. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Virginia Tech College of Engineering and is committed to continuous learning and professional development. Lauren maintains multiple industry certifications, including: ACI Concrete Strength and Aggregate Testing Technician NRMCA Certified Concrete Technologist Levels 1 and 2 She is currently a member of the Virginia Ready Mixed Concrete Association's Concrete Leadership Program and is set to graduate in May 2026.   Todd Takes Culture Shifts Through Reinforcement Lasting change happens through consistency, competence, and trust built over time. Innovation Is About Adoption New ideas only matter when they are proven, trusted, and implemented in the field. The Mold Has Broadened Today's construction industry demands analytical thinkers, scientists, data-driven leaders, and problem solvers alongside traditional field expertise.  More Resources Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/or review and follow up our social accounts. Bridging the Gap Website Bridging the Gap LinkedIn Bridging the Gap Instagram Bridging the Gap YouTube Todd's LinkedIn Lauren's LinkedIn Titan America's Website   Thank you to our sponsors! Graitec North America Graitec North America LinkedIn Autodesk's Website  

Episode 279-Bang or Bong. Maybe both. Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 11 Gun Lawyer — Episode 279 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS Supreme Court case, marijuana user ban, Second Amendment rights, ACLU, NRA, New Jersey, Hughes amendment, West Virginia, machine guns, loopholes, gun rights, felon restoration, Epstein files, Michael Bloomberg, gun violence prevention. SPEAKERS Speaker 2, Evan Nappen, Teddy Nappen Evan Nappen 00:16 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:18 And I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:20 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. So, we have some exciting things coming in the future here. I want to make sure the listeners are well aware. In the Supreme Court, we have a case coming up that is going to look at the prohibitor for firearm possession concerning marijuana use, if you’re a user of marijuana. And the case is U.S. versus Hemani. This is very interesting, because it is widely believed that the Court is going to strike down the gun ban for marijuana users. Regardless of how you feel about marijuana use, I’m looking forward to seeing this opinion, because it may be useful in knocking down other gun disqualifiers. Because, folks, gun disqualifiers, such as the gun ban for marijuana use, is an area of exploitation by the gun rights oppressors. Evan Nappen 01:38 So, if they can’t just get a flat out gun ban through, which they try to do all the time, if they can piece meal gun bans to various classes of individuals, then they get the job done that way. That’s why you see the ever expanding list of persons who they try to get disqualified from being able to exercise their Second Amendment rights. And this case has, I believe, potentially very far reaching implications as to subverting that anti-gun rights, that gun rights oppression tactic. So, we want to look at it at as more than just the marijuana. It will be fascinating to see it be a victory, because we have parties in support of this ban going away as diverse as, on the same side now, the ACLU and the NRA. Both. The ACLU is in favor of getting rid of the marijuana user gun ban, because it is, of course, beneficial to in their view, I’m sure, legalization of marijuana, which is something that they would be in support. The NRA is in favor of it going away, because it is consistent with The NRA’s position of supporting Second Amendment rights. So, this has created the classic strange bedfellows situation. (https://www.marijuanamoment.net/aclu-attorney-confident-supreme-court-will-strike-down-gun-ban-for-marijuana-users-after-oral-arguments-next-week/ ) Page – 2 – of 11 Evan Nappen 03:28 But ultimately, what we see coming from it should be a victory for gun rights. And I believe and hope it will be even further reaching than simply addressing the marijuana question. It’s going to be, I believe, very helpful in fighting other disqualifications. Remember, New Jersey is one of the states that tries to always have an expansive list of what disqualifies a person from being able to exercise their Second Amendment rights. They love to create disenfranchisements of our rights because they are rights oppressors, and this tactic, hopefully, will be taking a hit here. So, we’ll keep you informed about the progress and what occurs under the Hemani decision. Teddy Nappen 04:30 I will say, just from the ACLU, just to be clear, they are heavily backed by the Democrat for their super PACs. I’m just saying. Like that is the, and I can’t wait to see all the individuals of the ACLU all out in mass as they’re about to help win a pro-gun victory as well. Yeah. Evan Nappen 04:55 I guess they’re looking at it more as a pro-marijuana victory and ending prejudice toward marijuana users. But whatever their motivation may be, we are going to be consistent in our support for Second Amendment rights. Getting rid of disqualifiers is getting rid of disqualifiers that are disenfranchisements to our Second Amendment rights. So, hey, at least they’re on the right side on this one, and maybe we can get them to continue to see the light on other disqualifiers. Such as restoration of rights for felons and such, right? I mean, this is something you would think they would be in favor of, as well, for restoration of rights. You paid your dues. You served your time. And if you’re not a violent felon, why are you disenfranchised of your rights? I mean, even violent felons, when you get right down to it. I mean, there’s, I missed that in the Second Amendment, where it says we have a right to keep and bear arms, unless you’re a felon, you know, or any of these exemptions. They aren’t there. So, to what degree we tolerate them, to what degree we may think they’re even valuable, I don’t know, but we need to. I’d rather be seeing us pull back on every type of ban and maximize freedom and maximize our Second Amendment rights. Evan Nappen 06:31 Also, in regards to maximizing our rights, there is a really interesting I just love this. I love this. There is an attempt, now, a very shrewd attempt on the pro-rights side to create the ability to get around, yes, a loophole, folks. Because you know what loopholes are. Loopholes are freedom finding a way. And this. Teddy Nappen 07:08 I thought it was a hole in a Castle. Evan Nappen 07:10 Yeah. Right, exactly. Loopholes were the hole in the castle that you would fire your arrows from, because you would still be protected. You could still fire through those, those square, rectangular hole. They’re the loopholes. So, that’s why they’re called that. But, anyway. The key loophole here is in the Hughes Amendment. What there’s an attempt to do, particularly in West Virginia, who has taken the lead here with a bill in West Virginia, which is SB 1071. This is right from AmmoLand, by the way. Page – 3 – of 11 (https://www.ammoland.com/2026/02/contact-chairman-willis-now-sb1071-could-restore-machine-gun-rights-in-west-virginia-if-it-gets-a-hearing/) It could restore access to modern machine guns. That’s right. Evan Nappen 08:00 What they’re doing, what they’re attempting to do is a bill that will create a state run Office of Public Defense within the West Virginia State Police. To procure and sell modern, select-fire machine guns directly to qualified, law-abiding citizens. That’s right. You know how some states have State liquor stores. This will become the state machine gun store. That’s right. It can operate via the Hughes Amendment. Now, the Hughes Amendment was the law back in ’86 that prohibited the, I mean, actually the Hughes Amendment prohibited the new, the sale of new manufacture of machine guns. Okay? So, that created this situation we have now where it’s legal for a citizen to obey the NFA and acquire a machine gun and pay the $200 tax. But the problem is no new machine guns could be put into registration, you see. And that created this essentially, artificially, ridiculously high, crazy prices to own full auto. So, this bill takes the Hughes Amendment and essentially flips the script on the Hughes Amendment by stating that, and this is under Title 18 922(o), that the Hughes Amendment. Here’s, the key loophole language. “. . . does not apply with respect to a transfer to or by, or possession by or under the authority of, a State or any department or political subdivision thereof.” Evan Nappen 10:20 So, in other words, the bill will create a State agency that purchases machine guns and transfers them by quote, right in the law, “by or under the authority of”, the State of West Virginia. The transfers are therefore fully compliant with federal law and critically exempt from the National Firearms Act $200 transfer tax because they’re government facilitated. It’s brilliant. It’s brilliant. It’ll make it so that qualified persons, any adult, who can legally possess firearms under federal and state law, they’d undergo a background check at state police, state police troop headquarters. The office would, where possible, prioritize West Virginia manufacturers, operate distribution points using existing facilities, and issue official state certificates of transfer. Subsequent transfers between qualified citizens would require a simple $275 re-transfer fee through the office, which is waived for heirs. A $250 surcharge per gun plus a modest administrative fee capped at 50 bucks, would flow to the new Public Defense Fund to cover costs, generating revenue for the state without raising taxes. Evan Nappen 11:48 And it was GOA (Gun Owners of America) that drafted this bill. This is really cool. And now I think Kansas is putting a bill forward, and I’m sure we’ll see other pro-gun states moving to create this. This way we can gut the Hughes Amendment and open up the market for new full auto. And by doing that, they’ll become even more commonly owned and become an even greater argument for the Second Amendment and their protection. Eventually, with enough exploitation of loopholes, laws themselves that created the original ban become useless and in fact, go away. We’ve seen this happen. We’ve seen this happen. For example, when it came to NFA Trusts, to purchase NFA, you had to get, at one point, what was called a chief law enforcement officer to sign off. And if your chief didn’t sign off on that, you could not appeal it. You were just dead in the water and could not acquire NFA. Then along comes the idea of setting up a trust where trusts do not require a chief law enforcement to sign off. So, everyone started doing NFA Trusts to acquire NFA, because it avoided the Chiefs sign off. And Page – 4 – of 11 because of that, there were about 10,000 trusts at ATF on NFA. So many just got around it that they finally just repealed the rule and said, guess what? You don’t need to have your chief law enforcement approve it. They just have to get notice of it. But they got rid of the sign off. Why? The loophole defeated it. Evan Nappen 13:50 We see that even going on with switchblades. We’ve seen how there’s been a huge expansion in knife rights based on the ability to work the loopholes for interstate sale and for state sales to be independent. And how the federal prohibition was simply affecting very specific transactions under federal law. To the point where the federal government, in trying to uphold the federal switchblade law, said, as one of their justifications, well, the law isn’t even enforced anymore. That’s right. Why? Loopholes! Loopholes. Freedom finding a way. And so this is exciting to see this taking place on machine guns. Finally going at the NFA. Not shying away from taking on the big stuff. Not letting them get away with claiming that any firearm is somehow intrinsically evil, wrong or bad. We’re finally fighting back with offense. Offense for once. Not just totally on the defense. Evan Nappen 15:07 Speaking of which, you may encounter a new group called “Bridging the Divide”. (https://bridgethedividenow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Brief-Policy-Outline.pdf) Bridging the Divide on Firearm Policy. Oh yeah, they’re claiming that there’s some bipartisan, that they have taken pro-gun folks and anti-gun and uniting them on principles that everybody believes in. They’re claiming to do this. And here’s their wonderful policies. Lo and behold, when you look closely at this so-called, you know, “Bridging the Divide”, which is, you know, bridging the gap, which is more of laying a trap, my friends. Laying a trap. What you see are their policies that they’re claiming is, you know, they have this bipartisan, so to speak. This is pro-gun and anti-gun right oppressors. Gun rights oppressors and gun rights people. Evan Nappen 16:08 And of course, here’s their policies. They have eight of them, eight of them. This so-called “Bridging the Divide.” One, Prohibiting Factors for Firearm Purchase and Possession. This is right from their “Firearm Policy Outline.” They want to prohibit gun possession by those convicted of violent crime at the misdemeanor level while removing state restrictions on those non-violent felonies. So, they want to expand prohibitions to misdemeanors. Claiming, of course, non-violent felonies, right? Yeah. And then remove prohibition of gun purchases by persons who use marijuana. Well, yeah, guess what? The Court’s already going to kill that. So, they’re throwing this in. They want to, essentially, what they’re looking to do is expand prohibitions to misdemeanors. Who’s kidding who? Come on. Give me a break. Evan Nappen 17:04 Two, Background Checks. Create state level background checks for private sales. Oh, so, in other words, Universal Background Checks, and they want to impose it state by state. More of that. So, end private sales. But they want to have “logical exemptions”? Well, it’s the same, so-called logical exemptions. Let’s just instead of logical, we’ll call it “narrow”, narrow exemptions. No. Private sales should remain private sales. It is more of an intrusion, more of oppression, on our gun rights. How about three? What’s the third thing? Extreme Risk Protection. Oh, seriously? Red flag. We have seen, Page – 5 – of 11 experienced, and are currently experiencing the unbelievable denial of due process that takes place from that garbage. Evan Nappen 17:55 Four, Dealer Registration and Gun Trafficking. They want to focus on the small number of dealers from whom the majority of traced crime guns originate. Oh, really? Well, guess what? What creates those statistics? Anytime they’re run – when guns are seized. And if you’re seizing guns the way New Jersey does, at the drop of a hat and those guns are run, that raises dealer numbers as quoting “crime guns”, even though they’re not crime guns. It is absolutely a flawed basis, and they want to focus on that. Five, Child Firearm Access Prevention. Oh, lock up your safety. That’s what that’s called. Lock up your safety to protect the children. Here we go again. Six, Firearm Suicide Prevention. Ah. In states where murder rates are low, well, let’s go at suicide. Anything we can do to go at the guns, right? And what happens with suicide prevention? Oh, well, that’s the wellness check. You know what’s going on in New Jersey with wellness checks? Anybody calls on anybody, and the police come. They take you away. They take your guns. They hold you for about three days to see if you’re okay. And even though you’re fine, now we got to fight to get your rights back. Fight to get your guns back. There’s a million ways to kill yourself, folks. Focusing on the gun isn’t the answer. Focus on actual causes. But no, it’s just an excuse. Teddy Nappen 19:34 I think the biggest issue with this whole concept of “Bridging the Divide” is take a step back and let us, let us be on equal terms. Here’s the problem, they cannot define what an assault firearm is. They are. Evan Nappen 19:50 Wait, wait, Teddy. I haven’t even gotten to that yet. I haven’t gotten to that. Teddy Nappen 19:54 All right. Evan Nappen 19:54 Number seven, Firearm Injury Prevention Education. They want to tie public health to firearm injuries. Why? Because that goes to healthcare so they can regulate it. Get it regulated back through the health, federal health agencies. Get it back to the CDC. Get them back on it. Cranking out anti-gun nonsense. That’s the game. Eight, Community Violence Intervention. Oh, that gets funding to who? Anti-gun groups. That’s what it’s about. Evan Nappen 20:33 So, we’re looking at these policies and then who’s on it? Well, their board is chock full, chock full of all former and bunch of all anti-gun rights folks. Then they sprinkle in a few that are supposedly pro-gun. So, who’s one of them? Rob Pincus. Rob Pincus is on there, proudly on there. They have listed him as a gun rights advocate. Except here’s a little article from Lee Williams back in March 29, 2021, from thegunwriter.com. (https://thegunwriter.substack.com/p/huh-rob-pincus-supports-expanded?utm_source=publication-search) It says, “Huh? Rob Pincus calls for expanded background checks, gun control and then says he didn’t.” Oh, really? Interesting. You can read that article and see. Page – 6 – of 11 The people they’re getting on board. There’s no major player there that is truly an advocate of our gun rights that I could find, and plenty that aren’t. Evan Nappen 21:30 Nowhere in their policy does it say repeal assault firearm bans, repeal large capacity magazine bans, repeal sensitive place prohibitions, or enact national reciprocity. All the things that we’re fighting for, for our rights. No. All it is is more, more, more. Just a subterfuge of more bans, more back doors to taking away rights. I didn’t see a damn thing here that expands our rights. Nothing. It’s just take, take, take. And package it as some kind of compromise. Their compromise is always us giving up our rights. Forget it, folks. Just forget it. Evan Nappen 22:18 And finally, let me point out, right from The Trace, right from The Trace. Sent out in an email blast, and I just want to read you this from The Trace. (https://mailchi.mp/thetrace/inside-the-loosely-regulated-world-of-gun-manufacturing-4869976?e=a13774efb8) This is fascinating. “Since the Trump administration snatched. . . ” This is The Trace. Snatched. They think of the Mel Brooks. You know, sees snatched, right? But anyway. “Since the Trump administration snatched funding from gun violence prevention . . .” Oh, in other words, let’s decode that. Since Trump took away all the money going to gun rights oppression groups, “. . . the field’s practitioners have had to confront an uncertain future.” Oh, they’re no longer getting the money from the Government. Huh. “Without federal dollars, state and local governments will have to decide whether to pick up the tab. It’s far from a sure thing. Gun violence intervention programs have long had to fight to prove the value of their work. The problem, however, is that it’s difficult to measure. Studying gun violence is expensive, and the nature of violence makes it a uniquely challenging subject to pull apart.” In other words, to propagandize into an anti-gun policy, to take away our rights. “And while gun violence research has seen a resurgence in recent years, the Trump administration cut funding for that field, too.” Yeah, isn’t that cute? I love it. “. . . meaning the available evidence for these programs could grow slimmer.” Evan Nappen 23:46 So folks, The Trace is bitching and moaning about losing their money, and who took it from them? President Trump. And it’s about time. There’s no reason our tax dollars need to go to oppression of our gun rights, and it’s the Trump administration that ended this funding. Keep that in mind. Teddy Nappen 24:10 Just to kind of going back to the whole issue. Whenever the Left try to present themselves like no, no, we need to find these common sense issues. Okay. Let’s define our terms, because the Left does not see the Second Amendment as a right. We know this because the Left wing nut case of a judge, Jackson went and broke down her entire descent of Bruen, describing how it is not a right. It’s a privilege. Arguing that when we deal with gun cases, you have to consider the victims of gun violence rather than looking to the law and the Constitution. That is where they’re coming from. They’re coming from the stupidity and suicidal empathy when they say they’re bridging the gap. That is their argument. Page – 7 – of 11 Evan Nappen 25:01 Just don’t fall for it. Don’t fall for it. But here’s something that you would, that you would like to do, something that you should do, something that you would enjoy doing. And that is going to WeShoot. WeShoot is an indoor range in Lakewood, New Jersey. It’s the range where Teddy and I shoot and where we get our training. You will love WeShoot. And WeShoot is offering some great deals on guns. As a matter of fact, they have a Troy A4 Defender. It’s compact, balanced, and NJ compliant. This platform delivers serious capability in a maneuverable package. It shoulders naturally, runs smoothly, and feels purpose built. They also have a Sig Sauer P365 AXG Fuse. This is where innovation meets metal. The AXG alloy grip module gives you the premium weight and control, while the longer slide and enhance sight radius makes fast, accurate shooting effortless. Try out that SIG P365 at WeShoot. Evan Nappen 26:16 They’re also offering a Smith & Wesson CSX. Now, this is a micro-compact with an aluminum frame and a very crisp single-action trigger feel. It’s slim. It’s refined, and it’s built for discrete carry without sacrificing shoot ability. It has that classic metal construction in a defensive, ready size. Also, you can see Julianna and the MAC 5. This is a retro-inspired style with modern execution. The MAC 5 delivers iconic roller-delayed energy, and Juliana brings the confidence to match. So, check that out as well. Go to weshootusa.com, weshootusa.com. Check out the guns, check out Julianna, and check out the great things that are offered there. Fantastic training, top training. You can get your CCARE certificate so you can get your carry and have a great time in their pro shop. The service you’ll receive is second to none. Go to weshootusa.com. Evan Nappen 27:37 Also, please, please make sure you are a member of the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. They are the premier gun rights group in New Jersey. They are the umbrella organization of gun clubs in New Jersey. They are fighting for our rights. My good friend and colleague, Dan Schmutter, is there in federal court. He’s doing a great job. We’re waiting for some more results to report. Exciting times. We’re going to have some, I feel, excellent results over “sensitive places”, the magazine ban and the assault firearm ban, as we keep fighting and slogging through it. Getting our rights back. Plus the Association is on guard at the courts, at the legislature and the courthouse, both. We have a full-time paid lobbyist and, man, New Jersey is always a challenge. So, make sure you’re a member. Go to anjrpc.org and join today. You’ll get news sent right to your email. You’ll get a beautiful newsletter, and you’ll know that you’re part of the solution. You want to be part of the solution. The solution to the problem. The problem is gun rights oppressors, and the Association fights them in the belly of the beast, New Jersey, right there. ANJRPC.org. Evan Nappen 29:04 And don’t forget to get a copy of my book, New Jersey Gun Law. It’s the bible of New Jersey gun law. It is the book you need to navigate through the insanity that is New Jersey gun law. I try to make it as easy as possible. Question and answer format with 120 topics. It’s a book everybody uses, and you need one. Just go to EvanNappen.com and order yours. And when you get it, don’t lend it out, because you’ll never get it back. I hear that complaint all the time. So, make sure you keep your hands on it, or you’ll lose it. Go to EvanNappen.com and get a copy of New Jersey Gun Law today. Now, we have Press Checks with Teddy. Teddy, what do you have for us today in Press Checks? Page – 8 – of 11 Teddy Nappen 29:50 Well, as you know, Press Checks are always free, and I just want to preface this on this one. Where you see in the news media, they’ve been pushing the whole Epstein thing. All right? They’ve been trying to push that. And of course, the Left ended up destroying themselves, as they’ve lost multiple power players who have been implicated in the whole, in the whole surroundings that it comes with the Epstein files being released. And one of the individuals who, by the way, this individual had close ties to Jeffrey Epstein since, like, the early days, Michael Bloomberg. You know, maybe it was because he had a, you know, big gulp in his hand, and that’s why, you know, he’s like, Oh, how dare you. But, yeah. Teddy Nappen 30:41 So, we go to AmmoLand, where this was a wonderful article written up by Alan Gottlieb. (https://www.ammoland.com/2026/02/ccrkba-demands-bloomberg-come-clean-about-epstein-relationship/) Regarding the fact that now we are demanding that all the anti-gun groups, including Everytown, including all of his multi anti gun right the gun rights oppressors groups cut ties with Michael Bloomberg. You know, the money. And there was, I actually went. And funny enough, anyone can do this. You can go on to the Epstein files on the government website, and they have the entire files library. You can type in word searches. So, you type in “Michael Bloomberg”. I went and read through the different documents on it. Now, to preface this, there was no showing of wrongdoing in what was discovered by the fact he was. However, he was invited with Michael Bloomberg, George Stephanopoulos, Eric Schmidt, all these individuals, to a cocktail party with Jeffrey Epstein to watch The Imitation Game. You know, that movie about Alan Turing where he broke the German Enigma. Okay. Bear in mind, this is 2015. Jeffrey Epstein had already been convicted of the first initial charges back in 2000. Evan Nappen 32:05 He was a felon, you know. So, hey, they love to make a point that they shouldn’t have guns. Epstein kept trying and trying and trying to get his rights back so he could get guns. Yet, here he is with the king of anti-gun funding, Bloomturd. Teddy Nappen 32:25 Yeah. Evan Nappen 32:26 What’s that all about? Teddy Nappen 32:27 There was also a letter. Now, again, there was no direct correspondence with Michael Bloomberg. However, there was a letter from Maxwell, Jillian’s mother, basically inviting him to attend a premiere, apparently, this was a movie, Power of Good. I’ve never heard of this one. But this very clearly shows that there was direct information going back and forth. There was also, it seemed to be, there was a massive invitation, and Jeffrey Epstein was trying to create this almost investor group. I want to tell you. Like he wanted to make this online new media. He was naming these board of directors, one of which was Michael Bloomberg, the Rothschild, Lee Rothschild, Alan Goodman. So, various individuals. He Page – 9 – of 11 seemed to be almost like a financial advisor or a bank roller for Jeffrey Epstein. Again, there’s no showing of wrongdoing, but it’s just, clearly, he had a relationship with him. Even highlighted to the articles where, in 2011 the Palm Beach Daily News, Epstein’s address book included Michael Bloomberg. In 2013, there were multiple pictures taken with Bloomberg and Maxwell together having book parties at the Four Seasons restaurant in New York City, where I guess they were reading gender queer, but also the level. Evan Nappen 33:51 Well, the way they brought in the Clintons to the committee, they need to bring Bloomberg in. I mean, you know, this is. The Left kept pushing and pushing and pushing about the Epstein files. Hoping against hope, that they could somehow get President Trump on this, when, in reality, what we’re seeing is it blowing up in the Left’s face, aren’t we? Teddy Nappen 34:12 Yeah. Also, here’s a really big one. Epstein was invited to a Bloomberg hosted fundraiser for Plaskett. Congresswoman Plaskett. You know, the woman who took direct funding from Jeffrey Epstein, actually got donation money. So, not only was he hosting the dinner, cordially inviting Epstein to come on down. Even writing a letter. Please join our host. Michael Bloomberg. Dear Jeffrey Epstein, please join our host, Michael Bloomberg, to the dinner. So, very clearly he was running in these circles. There’s a very clear tie relationship. Again, no showing of wrongdoing. There wasn’t a direct correspondence with him in the emails. And if you actually go through a lot of the emails, he would email news articles. That’s why you know Bloomberg News. And he would email them to others. So, that did also come up. It just shows the very clear ties. This is the one that really sticks out to me. Documents release revealed he was interested in gun politics and Bloomberg’s work. They don’t show direct donations to EveryTown. However, in 2013 there’s an email soliciting Epstein for a donation to American for Responsible Solutions, which is run by Gabby, Gabby Giffords, who later became Giffords. Evan Nappen 35:34 That’s right. But all they care about with Epstein is Trump. And how does that all relate? Is Trump in the Epstein files, Teddy? Teddy Nappen 35:46 Oh, very much. Yes, yes, Trump is in the Epstein files. Okay, I’ve got to tell this to everyone here. The black pillars, all those out there, we do not have all the information. We know that for a fact. Okay? Has it been mishandled? Absolutely. Pam Bondi should resign. Fall on her sword. Because she has damaged the administration on Trump for the mishandling with the stupid binder gate, all the stupidity of, oh, I have the client list on my desk. That was a lie. And the whole situation there. However, if you actually look at the timeline, you can go see the articles. See the full breakdown of it for Donald Trump. Teddy Nappen 36:24 Here’s the timeline, 2004 to 2005, there was reported abuse by a 14-year-old girl by Epstein. Then Trump immediately ended the relation with Jeffrey Epstein. Banned him from Mar a Lago. In 2008, Epstein was convicted with the help of Donald Trump, who cooperated with the victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer, who fully deposed himself to the lawyers. As opposed to all the other people that are Page – 10 – of 11 implicated, who just stayed away. He actually went in to help the victims. Imagine that. And going in next 2000, after Maxwell is convicted as well, where she trafficked to Epstein. Also in 2019, he’s later arrested again. Guess who’s President in 2019? Donald Trump. He was arrested for sex who invested arrested Epstein for sex trafficking, and then he’s later dead in 2019. So, not only does it exonerate, where, after he was convicted, Trump broke off all relationships with Epstein. He helped get Jeffrey Epstein. That is all that they have on Donald Trump when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein. Teddy Nappen 37:32 All the fake news, all the fake and you know why he said hoax? He wasn’t saying the Jeffrey Epstein whole pedo ring was a hoax? No, he is saying hoax, as in talking about the Dems whole plot to directly connect Trump to the pedophile ring. That is their plot. That was the hoax. Was it misspoken? Yes, Trump fires from the hip. Sue him. That’s how it goes. But actually looking at the facts of what came down, this is what he should have said. Under four years of Biden, not one committee was formed to go at the Epstein files, to go after the Epstein files. The Dems didn’t even want to touch it, which, by the way, all the people that were running in Epstein circles, Schumer, all the, all the heavy donators, Bill Gates, all these individuals are running in Michael Bloomberg, running heavily donations, including Jeffrey Epstein, who heavily donated to the Democrats. So, it’s the level of insanity that goes into it. Teddy Nappen 38:37 By the way, for everyone to remember. Did you know? Did you also know the fact that all of a sudden, the victims who never spoke out during the four years under Biden are now taking Super Bowl ads saying, release more files. Okay, what happened to we have our list. We’re making our list. Just say it. Are you worried about defamation? Musk said he’ll pay for defamation. And good luck as trying to go after women of victims of sexual abuse. I’m sure a go fund me will be immediately formed and covered. So, what are you waiting on? Oh, that’s right, these are just political cudgels for you to abuse. Okay? That is a fact, and that’s what I’m saying to the victims who, all of a sudden, will not name names. So, that it’s one of the big things, like, very clearly, it’s being used as a political tool. They don’t actually want to release the names. Evan Nappen 39:28 Well, I think it’s interesting that it’s come around to Mr. Bloomberg, and that has major effect in terms of funding of further gun rights oppression. He needs to explain the way they’re looking at it. Forced it to be opened up. Hey, guess what? You’re there. You need to explain it now. At least do that. Teddy Nappen 39:52 Also this. Evan Nappen 39:53 There you go. Teddy Nappen 39:54 Proof in concept. Peter Mandelson, who was directly connected to Jeffrey Epstein. He was Keir Starmer’s Cabinet Minister, who just recently resigned. He resigned in shame. So, the proof is in the Page – 11 – of 11 proof is, in fact, that this has the effect. If we could break up Bloomberg from EveryTown. I mean, there is their money. They have nothing aside from. Evan Nappen 40:17 Well, they’re not getting funding anymore from the Government. Yeah, from USAID killed all that. Yeah, so that’s good. Well, let me tell you, Teddy, about this week’s GOFU. That is a Gun Owner Fuck Up, where you learn about expensive mistakes that others have made so that you don’t make them. Now this week’s GOFU that I want to talk about, might even be considered a future GOFU. But it applies still today. If West Virginia, Kansas, or any of these places end up creating State machine gun stores, if you will, which I believe they will, and this ends up taking off, make sure that you do NOT, as a non-resident of those states, acquire a machine gun from those states and then, no less, bring it to New Jersey. In other words, the GOFU, in the big picture, is you have to be cognizant of your jurisdiction and what you’re doing in your jurisdiction, and when you’re in another jurisdiction, what you can and can’t do. Evan Nappen 41:34 We see the jurisdictional problem arise all the time. Whether it’s in carrying a gun where you’re allowed to carry in one state and not in another, whether it’s purchase or possession of a firearm in any given state versus another, people bringing guns or accessories or other things that were legal in one place and illegal in another. The burden is on you to know this. I am constantly seeing cases where people make that very critical error. So, the GOFU, in a general term, my friends, is make sure you know your jurisdictions laws and do not inadvertently violate them because you are in another jurisdiction, and you are coming into this other jurisdiction, this is where the trouble can begin. It can be quite serious. So, be very cognizant of this when dealing with guns. Evan Nappen 42:40 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Speaker 2 42:51 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S5 E279_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. Author of eight bestselling books and countless articles on firearms, knives, and weapons history and the law, a certified Firearms Instructor, and avid weapons collector and historian with a vast collection that spans almost five decades — it's no wonder he's become the trusted, go-to expert for local, industry and national media outlets. Regularly called on by radio, television and online news media for his commentary and expertise on breaking news Evan has appeared countless shows including Fox News – Judge Jeanine, CNN – Lou Dobbs, Court TV, Real Talk on WOR, It's Your Call with Lyn Doyle, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, and Cam & Company/NRA News. 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Step into Episode 201 of On The Delo as Delo sits down with Riley, Director of Pickleball, and Casey, General Manager of Dink & Dine — a brand-new pickleball-anchored eatertainment facility that's rewriting what a night out looks like in the Valley. Four months in and sitting at a 4.9-star rating with over 110 fully organic reviews, this isn't a pickleball gym with a menu tacked on — it's something entirely different.Casey and Riley bring serious depth to this conversation. Casey went from cutting his teeth in Old Town Scottsdale's nightlife prime and graduating Scottsdale Culinary to spending 12 years growing through every level of Main Event — all the way to GM for all three Arizona locations and Regional Director covering Phoenix, Albuquerque, Denver, and Baton Rouge — before landing the opportunity to build something from the ground up with a team of hospitality consultants who asked, "Why don't we just start our own thing?" Riley's road ran through a painful divorce, a transformational pickleball flow state, a coaching company she built from scratch, overseas pickleball yacht trips, the PPA and App Tour, and even designing the world's first floating pickleball court in Croatia — before LinkedIn brought her to a facility she calls the nicest she's ever walked into. Together, they unpack four core values, the kitchen philosophy of Chef Kelly Milani, and why doing both pickleball and food at a truly high level is harder than anyone realizes — and exactly what makes Dink & Dine worth the visit.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:00 - 2:38) Intro: Episode 201, Delo's 52nd Birthday & Welcome to Casey and Smiley Riley(2:39 - 6:14) Casey's Origin: New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina, Scottsdale Culinary & Old Town Nightlife(6:15 - 8:10) Main Event to Dink & Dine: 12 Years, Regional Director & The Founding Team(8:11 - 12:33) 4.9 Stars, Organic Reviews, Hospitality Philosophy & Four Core Values(12:34 - 15:23) Riley's Story: From Divorce Court to the Pickleball Court & Finding Flow State(15:24 - 19:15) PPA Tour, Floating Court in Croatia & What It Means to Be Director of Pickleball(19:16 - 20:30) Bridging the Gap: High-Level Pickleball AND High-Level Food — Neither an Afterthought(20:31 - 37:00) Chef Kelly Milani, Kitchen Philosophy, Menu Highlights, Programming & Corporate Events(37:01 - 45:47) Rapid Fire Questions, Best Menu Items & How to Connect with Dink & Dine

Why does it feel harder than ever for generations to understand one another? On Believer's Voice of Victory, Courtney Copeland Acuña and Professor Greg Stephens tackle the tension between truth, empathy and discipleship in today's culture. They discuss how listening, relationships with other believers, and biblical truth work together to bring unity rather than division. Tune in to learn how the Church can move forward together, be stronger, and be more connected.

This week on Laugh Lines, Penn and I sit down with former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to talk about bridging divides in a world that feels angrier by the minute. And yes, we know - politics can feel exhausting. But this conversation felt different. It felt human. It felt hopeful. It made us smile.Governor Cooper shares why he believes we are not as divided as social media makes us think, what it takes to work across party lines, and how faith has shaped his life of public service. We also talk about Penn's Dad, UNC basketball, and a reminder that community happens in real life, not just in the comment section.If you've been feeling weary about the state of things, we hope this conversation gives you a breath of fresh air. True leadership stands in someone else's shoes, values decency, and doesn't try to divide. Thanks for being here with us. We love to hear from you! Leave us a message at 323-364-3929 or write the show at podcast@theholdernessfamily.com. You can also watch our podcast on YouTube.To learn more about Roy Cooper visit: https://roycooper.com/Visit Our ShopJoin Our NewsletterFind us on SubstackFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TikTok Follow us on FacebookLaugh Lines with Kim & Penn Holderness is an evolution of The Holderness Family Podcast, which began in 2018. Kim and Penn Holderness are award-winning online content creators known for their original music, song parodies, comedy sketches, and weekly podcasts. Their videos have resulted in over three billion views and over nine million followers since 2013. Penn and Kim are also authors of the New York Times Bestselling Books, ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD and All You Can Be With ADHD. They were also winners on The Amazing Race (Season 33) on CBS. Laugh Lines is hosted and executive produced by Kim Holderness and Penn Holderness, with original music by Penn Holderness. Laugh Lines is also written and produced by Ann Marie Taepke, and edited and produced by Sam Allen. It is hosted by Acast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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