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In this episode of "Discovering Grayslake," host Dave sits down with Alan, a local lawyer, to discuss life, law, and community in Grayslake. Alan shares heartfelt stories from his legal career, insights into family and criminal law, and his passion for giving back through local organizations. The conversation is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and reflections on Grayslake's vibrant spirit—from favorite pizza spots to community events. With a warm, hometown feel, this episode highlights the importance of connection, kindness, and supporting one another in the Grayslake community. Automatically Transcribed With Podsqueeze Speaker 1 00:00:03  Looking for a car dealer that actually feels like your hometown. Welcome to City Chevrolet of Grayslake, where the vibe is friendly, the pressure is off and you'll always be treated like family. Meet Anthony Scala. He's just not the owner. He's a guy that grew up in the car business, worked his way from porter to owner. Anthony believes in people first. That's why City Chevy sponsors your kids teams, your town events. And matter of fact, this show, they give back every chance they get. Anthony thinks that the experience of buying a car should be fun. No pressure, just honest people who care whether you need a new Chevy, a quality used car, or just service you can trust. City Chevy is here for you. Come visit City Chevrolet of Grayslake right off of 120. And thank you for sponsoring Our town. Our stories, our voice. Let's get after it. Grayslake. Grayslake Rehabilitation Center is a community based private practice physical therapy provider. Do you know they have 13 clinical providers with various levels of specialties including orthopedics, sports, neurology, vestibular geriatrics, pelvic floor and aquatic. Speaker 1 00:01:05  What did I just say? They have a pool. Well they do. And it's the largest indoor warm water pool in Lake County. Featuring two underwater treadmills and swim currents and recently added clinical treatment specialties. In layman's terms. Shockwave. They have both radial and focus units that are the newest tool in regenerative medicine available to everyone. They pride themselves on the most current and up to date specialized care to keep you moving. If you're looking for physical therapy, make sure to see our friends at Grayslake Rehabilitation. All right, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another episode of Discovering Grayslake. I'm so happy to be here recording again at Agora Co-working. Agora. As you know, if you've listened to any of these shows, Agora is on the corner of Centre Street and Atkinson. It's a co-working place, so if you guys are looking for a place to get your, your business out of the house for a day, for an hour, for a week or a lifetime home, Luke over here is a great dude, and I'll be happy to help you out. Speaker 1 00:01:58  So shout out to Agora for having us here. so I'm not going to mess up your name because you help me. So I'm here with Alan and Ziggy today. That's right buddy. Speaker 2 00:02:07  Hi, Dave. Nice to see you. And, Hello, internet. Speaker 1 00:02:09  Yes. So, actually, it's funny that we, Just as we sat down, we went over just a short thing of all the people from Grayslake that we just from just the Grayslake people that we know we have in common. Speaker 2 00:02:20  Right? I was living in Grayslake for the last 15, 20 years, and, my family lives in Grayslake. My mom does still, even though my dad passed away and I've been active in the Grayslake Exchange Club for a long time. So that's how I kind of got to know the people in that business community, stuff like that. Speaker 1 00:02:35  Right. Okay, so when I got arrested for the third time when I called you and then I called you, and I've not been arrested. Speaker 2 00:02:42  I would not be able to disclose the details unless you told me it was okay. Speaker 2 00:02:45  So just let me know, and I'm happy to. But we have attorney client confidentiality, which prohibits me from talking about it. Speaker 1 00:02:51  Which means all the fun stories that I want to ask you about to tell me today. You can't. Speaker 2 00:02:54  I can tell you stories, but I can't say like, hey, you know my client, Sergio. Guess what happened, right? I can't say that, but I can say I had this one guy and this one thing. I could do that, right? Speaker 1 00:03:03  He looked a lot like Mike Steiner, but. Speaker 2 00:03:06  Nobody looks like Mike Steiner. No, Mike Steiner is like Mike Steiner. Speaker 1 00:03:10  Doesn't even look like Mike Steiner. Speaker 2 00:03:12  He's like a ten. I mean, he's like, maybe mistaken for George Clooney from time to time. Speaker 1 00:03:17  He gets that a lot. I am. Speaker 2 00:03:18  Sure. Speaker 1 00:03:19  Shout out. Shout out to right at home. By the way, one of the sponsors of. Speaker 2 00:03:21  The show is an okay. Speaker 1 00:03:22  Dude. He's great. okay, so, Grayslake has changed, but what is your job? Speaker 2 00:03:27  Okay. Speaker 2 00:03:28  I am a lawyer. Speaker 1 00:03:29  Okay. What kind of a lawyer? Speaker 2 00:03:30  Okay, so my background is as a prosecutor. And when I was a prosecutor with the state's attorney's office. I guess I'll answer this in a long winded way. The easy question is, I tell people at Christmas parties. Like, what kind of lawyer are you? Divorces and DUIs. Okay. Okay. Because that's an easy way to break down family and criminal law. Those are my two specialties. I'm in a law firm called Johnston, Tommy Lansky and Goldberg. I'm one of the founding partners of that law firm, and we do everything collectively. I have a partner that does real estate. I have a partner that does business formation. I have a partner that does wills and trusts. We do probate litigation, foreclosures. We do all kinds of stuff. But my particular role at that law firm is family. So your divorces, child custody, child support type cases sometimes, and then also criminal cases. And, like, I have a murder right now. Speaker 2 00:04:20  So everything from murders down to traffic tickets and suspended licenses. Speaker 1 00:04:24  Is that normal for me? Because this shows how much I know. Is it normal for an attorney to have such a broad range of things like that? Speaker 2 00:04:30  So for me, I want two things, you know, so two things is pretty normal. If you're a guy that only, let's say only does criminal, it's I don't know you people do that, but I like to have a second sort of, type of case because sometimes it ebbs and flows in what you're getting. You know, the family law cases are hourly. The, criminal cases are a flat fee. Usually both are great. The family law cases are more, I guess intellectually and emotionally challenging sometimes. Which which maybe surprises some people. My criminal cases are usually a joy. Like family law cases can be tough. Speaker 1 00:05:08  Yeah, and that's one thing, because, it's no secret that I've been divorced twice. And, you know, for the for the people. And many people listen to the show, I mean, just from the, from the age demographics that I know that if people gone through these, like, heart wrenching, terrible parts of their life where they need someone like you to help guide them through and and hopefully make it as easy as possible. Speaker 2 00:05:29  Divorces are hard. I mean, a lot of you that are listening, have experienced it or your parents did or whatever. So, divorces are very difficult for people, and the plan with me would be just to get them done on time and under budget with a handshake at the end. Speaker 1 00:05:44  Okay. And I've never heard that before because I, I unfortunately, you know, I was spending a lot of time in courtrooms and seeing stuff like that, that it seems like, you know, the guys maybe that aren't doing well, or maybe they need to pay off their boat or something, string things along as long as they can. Speaker 2 00:05:58  They okay. I would never cast aspersions. I tell you, you might be surprised. The family law bar in Lake County is mostly fantastic people. Yeah. most of those lawyers I really like, I get along with the strength of our bench, you know, which means the judges in Lake County is good. Our bench is good. Our bar is good. there are a couple of lawyers that I'm like, oh, I got a case with her again. Speaker 2 00:06:21  Oh, I got a case with that guy. Right? because sometimes the law, just like any maybe more than some other, professions, can attract people with, like, a type of personality. That's annoying. I don't know, I don't want to. I'm not a psychiatrist or psychologist, so I can't say, like, all my clients come in and they say, oh, my husband, he's a narcissist. Or like, he's gaslighting me. People like those psychological sort of terms from today. Like the now times. Like we didn't know what narcissism and gaslighting was in 1997, right? Or I didn't, but now I do for sure, because all my clients are like, he's gaslighting me, he's a narcissist, he's a blah, blah. Speaker 1 00:07:01  One minute your world is normal, the next it's gone. A flood, a fire, a crime scene. Your home shattered, your business shut down, your life on pause. But in the darkest hour, when chaos knocks at your door, that's when Servpro of Northwest Lake County shows up. Speaker 1 00:07:20  Not just a company, not just a cleanup crew, but neighbors, parents, coaches, locals who care. Drake and his team aren't just restoring properties. They're restoring peace, restoring dignity, restoring lives. So when your worst day arrives, call the oh no guy who becomes your, thank God guy. Servpro of Northwest Lake County, locally owned, nationally known, unshakable and trusted from devastation to restoration. Duration. Servpro, northwest Lake County. Speaker 3 00:07:50  Hey, neighbors, this is Bill Mack with the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce. And if you're looking for a network of hardworking, customer focused and generally friendly local businesses who are dedicated to helping each other succeed, then I'd like to invite you to check out and consider joining our Grayslake chamber. We offer our members so many ways to advance their businesses through social networking events, special events, sponsorships, informative lunch and learns, and the ever popular after hours mixers. Come see why we say we're the new wave of business here in Lake County. Speaker 1 00:08:22  Well, at this time of day, everything needs a label, right? Speaker 2 00:08:24  They throw those labels around. Speaker 2 00:08:26  Which, I mean, there's there's nothing wrong with it. it helps me to identify, at least. Now, I don't know if the person saying he's a narcissist means that. Really, she's right and he is a narcissist. Or if it just is helping me to flag this case is going to be a little bit tougher than maybe some other ones. Truth, right? I could see that. It's like one. Okay. Like in internet. Now, I'm sure people are, like, watching TikTok. Like red flag. Red flag. Like I see, yes, red flags when those kind of cases walk in. Speaker 1 00:08:56  Absolutely. Yeah. And I'm sure things changed like that too. Okay. So I want to go back a little bit because you have a it's a very interesting that for me, if I was doing your job I would love it that you could do one day like you have a murderer thing. Totally. But but then you can have a family law case or maybe help a dad get, you know, custody of his child. Speaker 1 00:09:13  Like, yeah, at least there's a little variety for fun, right? Speaker 2 00:09:15  It's interesting. I mean, today I had a couple of DUIs up, you know? And DUIs are like a bread and butter type case for a criminal defense attorney. Because most people, especially in Grayslake, especially in Lake County, they're not murderers. They're not gang members, but otherwise good dude or an otherwise good lady who is not necessarily manifesting a criminal intent. Like I'm going to go shoplift. It's a guy saying, I've had too much to drink, I'm gonna drive. He's making a dumb choice to drive home, but he's not having the criminal intent. Like I want to endanger somebody tonight. Right. Right. And so a DUI is usually the first time that somebody that's a good person is in hot trouble. Speaker 1 00:09:55  Okay. Gotcha. And, you know, it's got to be nice to, some of these, I'm sure, having satisfaction to be able to to help people out and help them navigate through things they have no idea what they're getting into. Speaker 1 00:10:05  Right. Speaker 2 00:10:05  So. Okay, I used to work for a really fantastic attorney in Round Lake Beach, and I want to make sure to give a shout out to Round Lake Beach. That is an awesome town full of super awesome people. And this lawyer I used to work with, named Bruce Scotland. He taught me a lot. And he's still out in Round Lake. He's a competitor of mine, but I really respect him. And when I started working for him, he. He said, Alan, we love helping people for money. And I'm like, yeah, I love helping people for money. Right. Speaker 1 00:10:34  Well put. Right. It wouldn't be as fun as if you didn't get. Speaker 2 00:10:37  Paid for it. No, but I mean, and that, you know, it's a business. You want to help people? Yes. For money. Right. Right. So. And I'm not trying to sound cold, I do some pro bono. I know it's me, but I don't do pro bono divorces. Speaker 2 00:10:47  No way. They're too hot. They take too long. I'll do a pro bono traffic ticket. I'll give people. I used to volunteer at a safe place, and they have a, a battered women's shelter in Zion. And I used to go there, and I used to talk to the ladies about free legal advice. How can I help you? What do you. They have questions about everything, and I would just volunteer and talk to them. I love that, but, a really hot case to do pro bono is is a big mistake for attorney, in my opinion. Yeah. Attorney in my position, I'd say right. Speaker 1 00:11:16  Okay, so the one thing that really, that I found appealing when I was looking through, when we got connected and I went through your website and I was looking at things like places, like a safe place, like, those are people that really need help, right? Yeah. It's tough. I tip my hat to you for going in there and helping out, because I know there's a list of different things that that you do to give back, which is which is extremely generous of you. Speaker 2 00:11:39  Thanks. I just I just signed up to do the mock interviews at Libertyville High School. That's a cool program. Yeah. Cool. That high school has a really good program where they have these kids that are in the business class, and you give them mock interviews to, you know, improve their skills, to hone their hone their interviewing abilities. And I was blown away by how great the kids were. Really? I was like, you're really smart. You're really smart. Wow. You're what an active, wonderful person. And I was like a bump on the log. When I was in high school, I wasn't active like. Speaker 1 00:12:10  I would have loved to seen what my interview would have been like in high school. Speaker 2 00:12:14  I don't know, they were fantastic, but. So some of the stuff I do, yeah. In Libertyville, I was been active in Grayslake because I lived in Grayslake for many years. over there on West Trail. my mom lives in Harrison Farms and, yeah, that's we were living in Grayslake ever since about the turn of the millennium. Speaker 2 00:12:32  So that that wave of people that like third wave of of immigrants to Grayslake that began in the 90s when the, you know, when they started building the subdivision. Speaker 1 00:12:42  Farms, right? Yes. I think that I was one of the first off the Mayflower to when I landed at Avon on the Prairie, one of the first ones off of Atkinson. That was like one of the first things that wasn't in, you know, Grayslake proper. Right. So to say. Right. Right. That's what we showed up. But but so then how long ago is that? Speaker 2 00:13:01  So we moved here in like 2001. Okay. So my mom and dad bought a place in Grayslake on West Trail North in Harrison Farms. And I remember the first day we came to graze. Like, I'm from Florence, Illinois. Speaker 1 00:13:12  Okay. I was just gonna say. Where did you originally come from? Speaker 2 00:13:14  I'm from philosopher. I went to Homewood Philosopher High School. I was born in Harvey, at Ingalls. and, But that's why sometimes I get, like, a Chicago accent. Speaker 2 00:13:22  I don't know, whatever. It's like, it's a but but floss more is is a nice town in the 90s. I mean, it's like the lake bluff of the south side. Yeah. So we we had a good time growing up. Speaker 1 00:13:31  They should put that on their sign. Speaker 2 00:13:32  By the way. Yeah. Right. The lake bluff off. Speaker 1 00:13:35  The. Speaker 2 00:13:35  South side. I need the. Speaker 1 00:13:36  T. Speaker 2 00:13:36  Shirt. I mean, it is. I mean, it's kind of like being the tallest midget, you know? I mean, but no offense to people that are little people. I love them, too. but, you know, I don't know where I was going at that. Speaker 1 00:13:51  Time of growing up in Hollywood or more. Speaker 2 00:13:54  Grew up there. So then I came to, I lived in Champaign because I went to school down at U of I and Champaign, and it was fantastic. And my parents moved up to to Grayslake. So I come up to Grayslake, and on our first day, the restaurant they took me to was Bill's Pub North. Speaker 2 00:14:08  Yeah, right. Engages like and I just thought in my mind I'm like, I'm in the woods. My parents moved to Wisconsin, you know, where am I? I'm like, this is the woods. I mean, here in Wisconsin, there's a polar bear hanging there and there's fish every on, on the wall. And I thought, this is this is great. And it turned out Lake County's not quite Wisconsin, but it's close. It's an interesting. Speaker 1 00:14:29  Perception, I guess if you've never been here. And that's the place they took, I had to. Speaker 2 00:14:33  The only thing I had done with Grayslake before that when my parents moved here, Let's go to Prairie Crossing. Okay. Because my aunt and uncle lived in Prairie Crossing, which is a interesting. I wouldn't say the word weird, but it's an anomalous little part of the world. Prairie crossing is. Speaker 1 00:14:51  Absolutely. Speaker 2 00:14:51  I had never seen anything like that before, because I think that community at the time was novel and maybe still is. so I thought that all Lake County was like that. Speaker 2 00:15:00  And then I saw Bill's Pub and I went, oh my gosh, I'm in Wisconsin. Speaker 1 00:15:03  What's going on? You have no idea. Speaker 2 00:15:04  Where you're at. Am I at the U.P.? I mean, how is ten feet of snow? You know, this is I came from 708. You know, the land of good pizza and terrible baseball. Now, here I am. Speaker 1 00:15:15  The lake bluff on the south side. Speaker 2 00:15:17  Right, right. Yes. Speaker 1 00:15:18  That's awesome. okay, so, when you're studying law. So when you went to, you went to U of, I, law school? Speaker 2 00:15:25  No. So I went to I was an undergrad at u of I. Okay. and then I went to law school at DePaul. Speaker 1 00:15:30  We're taking a quick break just to say hello, because everybody knows Nano and Nano knows real estate. And actually I believe that's the name of her Instagram page. So if you're looking to buy a home, sell a home, or know somebody in the market for a home, contact nano from Baird and Warner. Speaker 1 00:15:44  She's a Grayslake girl helping out Grayslake people. And when you when you went to law school, did you know what you wanted to practice? Speaker 2 00:15:52  Yeah. So I don't mean to be, like, whatever, a little bit, emotional or emo in the, in the interview, but it was September 11th of 2001. Right. And you probably remember that day, but I could remember that day. I wanted a date with the girl. I looked in the sky and I saw there was no jet contrails. What a what a crazy day. And after that day, I thought to myself, I would like to be in law enforcement because I'd like to help our country for, I don't know, because America, I like America. Amen. And I was mad. Oh, I'm nine over 11, right? I mean, come on. Speaker 1 00:16:27  Everybody was. Yes. Speaker 2 00:16:28  So. But after that, I thought I'd go into criminal law. I thought I wanted to be a prosecutor, So then I got a job with Mike Waller, at the State's Attorney's office. Speaker 2 00:16:39  And I tell you, you know Mike Waller, I owe him everything. I love the guy. I know some people don't, but he's a politician. There's people that hate his guts, people that love and support him. He always was a gentleman to me, and I never. I just thought that, the decision making he made was good, and he gave me a job saving my bacon. You know, and so I got to begin my career as a prosecutor. And I was a line assistant state's attorney in Waukegan. They start you off as a DUI assistant. So, you know, brand new 25 year old kid. I was prosecuting DUIs. Misdemeanor DUIs. Right? Misdemeanor traffic cases out in the branch courts. And that was very good. Fulfilling. Fun work, I liked it. Okay. You know, you did. and then, they switched me to just misdemeanor stuff. And I was prosecuting your retail thefts. And back when weed was illegal, I was prosecuting your weed cases and your trespassing. Speaker 2 00:17:31  And here's your fights. And then they stuck me in the domestic violence division for a long time. Speaker 1 00:17:35  Okay, so how was that? Speaker 2 00:17:38  Okay. You know Lew Frank. Of course. Okay. Lew Frank is a fantastic Grayslake. And he would say felt like five minutes underwater, you know, to to be a line assistant in the domestic violence courtroom is hard. Speaker 1 00:17:55  I. Speaker 2 00:17:55  Bet. Because you have to look at the cases. And so, like, are you familiar with the cycle of violence? This is this theory. Speaker 1 00:18:02  I am not. Speaker 2 00:18:03  Okay. So it's a theory that's a big part of criminal prosecutions of domestic violence. And the cycle of violence goes like this. Right now we're having a fight, and I'm going to use the gender of he and she, you know, whatever. But sometimes women can be the victim of domestic violence. Sometimes guys can. But in a classic situation, let's say he slaps her. Okay. Then she calls the police. He's arrested. But then in a few days she's like, maybe he's not that bad or I need him out of jail so he can, like, work and pick up our kid from school. Speaker 2 00:18:35  Like you've been a parent, you know? And so maybe she takes them back and then they have a honeymoon period where it's, like, passionate, like we love each other, and then it can happen again, you know? And that cycle of violence. The State's Attorney's office was really keen to interrupt it. Right. But then that meant that lots of times you'd have the victims, I guess recanting, they'd say, hey, that didn't happen like that, or I'm not coming to court, you know? And so that was frustrating. And then sometimes you had cases, not all, sometimes you had cases where it was a situation where the family's going through a domestic violence thing. Maybe. But maybe what it really is, is a child custody thing. And somebody ringing the bell of domestic violence to get a leg up on somebody in a child custody type proceeding. Right. Like, like I'm going to get an order of protection against him. So I get our kid, which, I mean, I get that, but you need to really be careful about abuses of the system. Speaker 2 00:19:32  So as a line assistant with the State Attorney's office, as back then, I mean, things have changed a little bit now. They have had two different, changeovers between the state's attorney. but anyway, long story short, you still have to use your discretion to decide what really happened. And at least at the time I was a state's attorney, we were empowered with a good amount of discretion. It was awesome. Speaker 1 00:19:53  Really. Speaker 2 00:19:54  So. Speaker 1 00:19:54  Yeah. And and I'm sure with that, too, like, you probably get to be a really good read of people. but then sometimes you probably think you are and then people bamboozle whatever. And you probably don't even know. Speaker 2 00:20:06  I mean, you ever been lied to about your own kid, right? Speaker 1 00:20:09  I mean, you believe. Speaker 2 00:20:09  Him, and then you believe him, and you're like, I have egg on my face. I was lied to in kind. You know, so sometimes, you know, you just you don't have a, a lie detector that buzzes when she lies or he lies, you don't know. Speaker 2 00:20:25  So you have to do your best with what the facts are. But there was a good team at the time. But yeah, I did. Two and a half years as a as a domestic violence prosecutor. And then so when I left the State's Attorney's office, I thought to myself, well, I've been doing family law cases basically already. I may as well do them as a business. Sure. You know, so that's what I did. So now my practice is a hybrid. That's why I say divorces and DUIs. It's family law cases. And then it's criminal law cases too, because I've done all that. Speaker 1 00:20:52  Wow. So your resume is quite deep for all kinds of different things, right? Speaker 2 00:20:58  I guess. Speaker 1 00:20:59  Right. Speaker 2 00:20:59  You know, it's just like, I don't know how other people get through life. This is just what I did. Right. Speaker 1 00:21:05  Well, and everybody, you know, people look at different people, whether you're a doctor, whether you're a lawyer, whether you're a podcaster, where whatever you do that, everybody does something for a line of work that, you know, people are. Speaker 1 00:21:16  You deal with very delicate situations, people going through stuff. And especially the one thing about the family law stuff, it it must be hard for you to stay. You have to almost train yourself to not get emotionally involved in some of those things, right? Speaker 2 00:21:28  I sometimes. Speaker 1 00:21:28  Do. Speaker 2 00:21:29  I remember my first adoption. You know, we had a case that was a very ugly family law case, and it went on a long time. And then at the end of it, the dad, he agreed to put the child up for adoption. To the mom and her new husband. Okay. So the dad was making a very hard choice. Because, I mean, to give up your child, you know, and to look in the mirror and say, all right, I wasn't doing that good of a job. This new dude who's married my ex girl, he'll do better in the best interest of my child. It takes kind of like a man to do that. Speaker 1 00:22:06  Oh, that's a big decision, right? It's a big leap of faith. Speaker 2 00:22:08  But on the other hand, too, you know, maybe people are judging him about. You walked away from your kid, you didn't fight harder. So it's very tough, you know. And that's the type of case I remember I had, like, one manly tear going down my. Speaker 1 00:22:18  Face. Speaker 2 00:22:19  Looking into my steely eyed gaze. No it wasn't. I was bawling like a baby. I was so happy for them, you know? But also that's that's. Those are big moments. Yeah. Speaker 1 00:22:30  So you cool stuff too? Yeah, right. And to see people come through stuff that they deserve that the, the law can either work in your favor or against you. And it's nice when it actually works, right. Speaker 2 00:22:40  It's hard. I will say, okay. I was worried as a kid that I would come into the law and see a lot of weird stuff, like judges tossing cases in exchange for Cubs tickets. I have never seen any of that in Lake County. Really? I have never seen anything crooked or weird. Speaker 2 00:22:58  Everybody's been really professional. I mean, and I'm like, me that right? It's not just because I want to keep on working with these people. Most of them are fantastic. Speaker 1 00:23:06  Well, well, the Cubs have been doing that. Speaker 2 00:23:08  Well, no better than the White Sox, sadly. Speaker 1 00:23:11  Now, if somebody did something bad. Speaker 2 00:23:12  For White Sox. Speaker 1 00:23:13  Tickets, we really question what. Speaker 2 00:23:15  I heard. You could buy some chili at Wendy's and you get free season tickets to the White Sox, right? A cup of chili at Wendy's. Speaker 1 00:23:22  So well. In all seriousness, it is really good to hear you say that because, you know, everybody watches all these TV show, every law TV show and court TV show that people have this fantasy of things, how how they how they go along. Speaker 2 00:23:34  I don't ever watch any legal TV at all. Ever. I just don't. That's probably a good idea. The last legal movie was probably Liar Liar with Jim Carrey, which is a fantastic movie. Speaker 1 00:23:46  Very serious movie about the law. Speaker 2 00:23:48  I don't because I like do it for a living. And then honestly, at 502 when I'm at home, I'm like, I'll see you tomorrow. That sounds like a a modern day problem, al. Speaker 1 00:23:58  Right. Right. Speaker 2 00:24:00  So no, because otherwise you go insane. Speaker 1 00:24:02  No. Yeah, well, everybody needs a break from their job. Nobody wants to go home and do it. And that's why, you know, I've been self-employed for a very long time. That's why most self-employed people end up getting in office in hopes that when you go to the office, you can leave and leave your work there and go home. And if they can make that work. Speaker 2 00:24:20  That's why I don't work from home. Ever. Speaker 1 00:24:22  Yeah, well, good for you. Speaker 2 00:24:23  I mean, I guess ever is a word, I mean. I, I don't. Never say never. I don't like to work from home. And I very, very, very seldom. Speaker 1 00:24:30  Do. Speaker 2 00:24:30  It. Speaker 1 00:24:30  Right. Okay. That's good. Speaker 1 00:24:32  let's do something, because I have a couple other questions to ask you, but, you've said you've listened to a couple of podcasts. Sure. so we do something about halfway through. I call the Grayslake hot seat, where we have some rapid fire questions to get to know you just a little bit better. Speaker 2 00:24:45  I ain't scared enough. 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I'm looking around for the mirror with the guy behind it. Speaker 1 00:25:42  It's just. It is behind there. We just have the, newer ones, so to say. okay. So, Grayslake. Casey, did you play a, a sport in high school in the lake bluff of the the swimming. Speaker 2 00:25:58  I was on my country club swim team. The floss. More flyers. Yeah. Wow. Speaker 1 00:26:03  Yeah, that sounds bougie as all good. Speaker 2 00:26:05  It was kind of bougie, but, I mean, at the time, I didn't think it was. And at the time, I thought I looked fat in that Speedo. But now I look at those pictures, I'm like, you looked awesome, right? Speaker 1 00:26:13  Well, you got to look back. Speaker 2 00:26:14  Were you wearing a Speedo and everything? It was the 90s. Speaker 1 00:26:17  Were you good? Speaker 2 00:26:18  I mean, okay. Okay. I didn't come in last place because I'm kind of tall, right? And they made me swim a lot. I mean, in the morning, they would say it's 7:00 in the morning, do a bunch of laps. And when you're 14, 15, 16, you do that a lot. You get to be fit. Speaker 1 00:26:32  Oh, absolutely. It's the best. Speaker 2 00:26:34  That was nice. I like that I played T-ball as a little kid. but no, swimming was my jam. And then I became a lifeguard. I was a lifeguard for the H.F. Park district. That was fantastic. Speaker 1 00:26:43  Yeah, that's not a bad gig to have. Awesome gig. Yeah. Nice. First car. Speaker 2 00:26:48  Well, Volvo 740, a blue baby blue Volvo 740. Speaker 1 00:26:52  Nice. I'm a Volvo. Speaker 2 00:26:54  It helped me get one of my first girlfriends who was, honest to God, a Swedish foreign exchange student at my high school. No way. Anne-Marie. Honest to God. Speaker 2 00:27:04  And she. Speaker 1 00:27:04  Got her with a Volvo. Speaker 2 00:27:06  Because they make them in Sweden. And she. She sees it and she goes, oh, she goes, what an awesome car. But I wish it was a Saab. Speaker 1 00:27:14  You did? Speaker 2 00:27:15  She did. Totally. Speaker 1 00:27:16  That's so great. And, folks, I want you to listen closely. Maybe. Hit the rewind button there, because that is the first and last time you'll ever hear on the show about how a guy got a girl because of a Volvo. Speaker 2 00:27:25  That was unlikely. Speaker 1 00:27:27  The only reason that it will happen, totally. Speaker 2 00:27:29  But it was it was. That was my Volvo. It was my in with the Swedish girl. I was fine by me. Speaker 1 00:27:34  That was hilarious. Yeah, and they don't make many blue ones like that either. So it. Speaker 2 00:27:38  Was cool. It was a baby blue Volvo. I mean, whatever, I don't think it was. No, it wasn't cool, but it got me from A to B and. Right. Speaker 1 00:27:45  Whatever, man. Speaker 1 00:27:46  Hey, I got 200,000 on mine sitting in the parking lot. Speaker 2 00:27:48  I had a Dodge Neon for a while. I love that Dodge Neon. Right. I can talk about cars. Speaker 1 00:27:51  Yeah. You were, Yes. The the, two of the hottest cars. I could think of. Hot stuff in my head. speaking of that. So this is what? Oh, maybe this would be a fun one for you. What's the fastest you've ever gone in a in a vehicle? Speaker 2 00:28:06  Well, I got, like, an airplane, like. Speaker 1 00:28:07  No, no, no, we'll leave that out. Speaker 2 00:28:09  Like in. Speaker 1 00:28:10  A car. In a car. Speaker 2 00:28:10  I don't know, a hundred. Speaker 1 00:28:12  Just a. Speaker 2 00:28:12  Hundred, you know. Yeah. Because, I mean, I was a kid and stepping on it. Right. And nowadays, if you do that, like, I never do that anymore. I don't speed anymore. I don't, because the consequences. And I don't mean like death and dismemberment. Yeah. Speaker 2 00:28:24  That happens. Speaker 1 00:28:25  That's all legal consequences. Speaker 2 00:28:26  Yeah. The cops light you up, you know, and the the cases are class A misdemeanors. and they're punishable by up to a year in jail and or a fine of $2,500. Speaker 1 00:28:36  Wow. Speaker 2 00:28:37  Back when I was a prosecutor, I became friends with some police. And maybe they don't say this anymore, but I used to hear nine year fine, 11 year mine. Okay. All right. Which is consistent with my lived experience. Speaker 1 00:28:49  Of going nine miles over. Speaker 2 00:28:50  Nine year fine 11 year. Mine is what the police would say. And and that bears with what I've seen during the time that I've, I've done lots and lots of traffic tickets as a, as a prosecutor and as a defense attorney. And you never see somebody getting pulled over for five over. Right? You know, they are looking at you for 11 to 15 starting at 11, maybe 15 now 20. They want you right? You know, but like I said, nine. You're fine. Speaker 2 00:29:15  11. Your mind. I think that's pretty good. That's the advice I give a lot of the kids that I represent. This is. Speaker 4 00:29:20  Bob Churchill. 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I won't tell you how fast I've gone then, because I would not have been fine. Tell me something. Do you like to travel? You have not been. Speaker 2 00:30:25  So I've been like Johnny Cash. I've been everywhere, you know. I have been to lots of different places in this country because my wife is a maniac for travel. She loves it. And we have little kids and we take road trips. But we had little kids. Now they're getting old. my oldest is a sophomore in high school. Speaker 1 00:30:40  Oh, my gosh, it goes fast. It does it really. It just moves. It moves moves, moves so fast. And then I think I heard you have a ten year old too, right? Speaker 2 00:30:46  He's he's a wonderful guy. Awesome guy. but yeah, I have a of a 16 to 12 and a ten, and we've always done road trips around the country. you know, I don't know, early ones where? Tennessee and Kentucky, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, all through Wisconsin. Speaker 2 00:31:00  Indiana. Out to Maine. East coast, Florida. A lot of times we've flown out to California, Utah and Nevada. so around the country And then, like I used to, I lived in Europe briefly. I lived in London for a few years. Speaker 1 00:31:14  Did she really? How cool is that? Speaker 2 00:31:16  My mom, she was a lawyer at, Amoco. Right. The the gasoline company, you know, Amoco. They used to have that big white tower in downtown Chicago. The Amoco building, right? Absolutely. Formerly Standard Oil of Indiana. John Rockefeller's thing. And then they trust. Busted it. Whatever. Monopoly busted it. Right. So. But Amoco, if you remember, in the 90s, merged with BP, British Petroleum. So they moved my mom's job from Chicago to London. So we lived there for a while, and I was kind of in school in champagne and going to London in the summertime. That was awesome. Speaker 1 00:31:47  Oh yeah, especially at that age. But it was really cool. Speaker 2 00:31:50  I worked at a bar. I worked at a pub called the Prince Albert Stafford. That is the guy. It was awesome. Speaker 1 00:31:58  Folks, this isn't a real interview. Just so you know, I just brought one of my buddies in. Speaker 2 00:32:02  I worked at a at a pub called the Prince Albert, and it was in, Notting Hill. Right. You remember Notting Hill with the Hugh Grant movie? You've probably never seen that movie. Speaker 1 00:32:11  I've seen the movie poster. Speaker 2 00:32:12  I saw the poster. Yeah. So Hugh Grant, I thought he was good in the dad movie. But I never saw Notting Hill. But I worked in Notting Hill. so. Yeah, I don't know. Travel places. Speaker 1 00:32:23  There's nothing that you have, like a bucket list. Like I gotta. Speaker 2 00:32:26  Go. Like I don't need to go to Thailand. I don't know. I guess if I had infinite money, I'd travel Europe again, I like it. Sure. Speaker 1 00:32:32  You know, when the. The age of your kid. It sounds like you did your traveling and you did what you wanted to. Speaker 1 00:32:36  And your kids have got, like, some of the best education that kids can get is traveling all over the United States because the United States is cool. Speaker 2 00:32:43  It's fantastic. And like when you travel the United States, like the other day I was coming back from Florida on I-65. We stopped at the Bucky's in Athens, Alabama, which is, you know, a Bucky's is like a like a, you know, if you, you know, a Bucky's, of course. Yeah. It's a giant gas station in front of a giant Walmart, basically. You know, or maybe more like a Kmart. Speaker 1 00:33:03  But one of my favorite places, one of my favorite things, if anybody goes on TikTok right now, there's a woman that explains what Buc-ees is and is the most brilliant thing I've ever seen in my whole life. I love it. Like, if you want to feel like your true, true white trash, she explains exactly what it is. And because we all get excited to go to a Bucky's right. Speaker 2 00:33:22  My kids were stupid excited. They were. And I'm like, guys, it's a gas station that's in front of a K-Mart. What are you talking about? You know. Speaker 1 00:33:29  Exactly what. Speaker 2 00:33:30  It is. I mean, whatever. Back in the old days, Kmart used to have barbecue sandwiches, too. True. Speaker 1 00:33:35  You just couldn't get a puzzle. A sweatshirt and a, you know, corned beef sandwich? No. All at the same time. Speaker 2 00:33:40  It's a fancy dress I've traveled around. It's great. I like. Speaker 1 00:33:43  The train. I like the Bucky's. Was one of the highlights on your trip. Kept coming back. It kind of was. It's kind of. It's kind of fun. And we're getting one close to here now. I keep seeing the signs. God love. Yeah. Speaker 2 00:33:53  God love them. I hope that they take over. I'm ready for Bucky's to be the only employer in the United States. Speaker 1 00:34:00  Did we talk? What was your first job when you were. So you lifeguard was a lifeguard? Speaker 2 00:34:05  Yeah, I was a lifeguard. Speaker 1 00:34:05  Did we call that a job? Is that a job? Speaker 2 00:34:07  Oh, really? Man. Lifeguard. It could be my career. That is a fantastic job. Speaker 1 00:34:12  Maybe when you want to retire, you can go back and be a lifeguard. Speaker 2 00:34:14  My uncle, actually, he was like a car salesman and stuff. And then when he retired, he used to be a lifeguard at his, you know, apartment complex. Like, that's a great job, dude. Come on. Speaker 1 00:34:24  Wow. Maybe when I grow up, I'll look into that. Speaker 2 00:34:26  Be a lifeguard. Speaker 1 00:34:27  It's cool. I'm gonna. Speaker 2 00:34:28  It's cool. Speaker 1 00:34:29  I think it could be a. Speaker 2 00:34:30  Tad creepy. Speaker 1 00:34:31  If I applied at the Grayslake pool right now. Speaker 2 00:34:33  No, I mean, they need people that with with with maturity and experience. Yes. You know. Speaker 1 00:34:39  I have a shirt that says that that's for my requirements. Speaker 2 00:34:42  And it was nice. And I worked at Jewel. I worked at the library in summer. I mean, it was great. Speaker 1 00:34:47  So you had a lot of different jobs? Yeah. Speaker 1 00:34:48  So you actually were taught some work ethic as a as a child from your parents as well? Speaker 2 00:34:53  Well, they worked hard. My parents, they loved each other. They stayed together the whole time. They were both lawyers. They worked. And I just wanted to work. Right. Speaker 1 00:35:01  I don't know. They said very good examples, right? That's awesome. first concert you ever attended? Speaker 2 00:35:07  Man, I don't know. okay. It was, the World Music Center, right? Yeah. Q101 had one of those concerts that's like, not it wasn't, not not, Twisted Christmas. It's the one they did in the summertime. And I remember that garbage. Jamiroquai. Mighty, mighty. Speaker 1 00:35:27  Boston's nice. Speaker 2 00:35:29  Were there. I mean, that's, like, awesome. And I went with a Swedish girl. Really? So. Yeah. Speaker 1 00:35:34  Did you drive the Volvo. Speaker 2 00:35:35  There, though? Maybe I might have got dropped off by my parents, so. Speaker 1 00:35:39  Good, good. Good concert. Speaker 2 00:35:41  I saw the Smashing Pumpkins down there, but that was a different day. Speaker 2 00:35:44  Oh, nice. Billy Corgan, love that guy. Speaker 1 00:35:46  Yeah. He, Billy was at that because I had forever. I forget that where they're from, around North Shore. Yeah, right. And I was hanging out, and I was doing a daddy daughter dance, and a guy came up that looked a lot like Billy Corgan and asked for a song. And I had told him no. Yeah, because it wasn't really. It wasn't really appropriate. Yeah, right. And then somebody came back and one of the people said, well, Mr. Corgan asked for a song, and I guess you told him that you weren't going to play it. And I'm like, okay, well, it just didn't fit with what we were going to do, because I like to think that I do the right thing, right? You do the wood, you work music, you do the right thing for the party. You got to know your audience, unless it's Billy Corgan. And then you just say. Speaker 2 00:36:23  Do what he says. Speaker 1 00:36:24  Right? Speaker 5 00:36:24  Despite all my rage, he's awesome. Speaker 2 00:36:27  It was the best. Speaker 1 00:36:28  And it wasn't a pumpkin song, though. Speaker 2 00:36:29  Oh, that's too bad. Speaker 1 00:36:30  I wish I knew what the song was, though, to look back. Speaker 2 00:36:32  I would think that Billy loves putting on pumpkin songs. I would think that he lists the pumpkins all the time. Speaker 1 00:36:38  He's driving around right now listening. Speaker 2 00:36:40  To all these new stuff because his old stuff is for posers. He's like that old stuff. I'm over it. Only my new stuff. Only Billy and Machines have got to listen to right now. Speaker 1 00:36:48  Yeah. That's hilarious. if you had to have a superpower, what would it be? Speaker 2 00:36:54  Being the greatest golfer ever. Speaker 1 00:36:57  Really? Speaker 2 00:36:57  Yeah. Speaker 1 00:36:58  Come on. That would be good. But then you wouldn't have. Would it be any fun? Because then you beat everybody all the time. But yeah, you could play with people though. Speaker 2 00:37:05  Then you'd be good at golf. And that's what my dream would be. I would love to. Speaker 2 00:37:08  I'm not that good at golf. I wish I were okay. I practice and practice and the people that are naturally gifted, I look at them with such envy, you know? Speaker 1 00:37:17  Now, being a being an attorney makes you a better golfer, though. Doesn't like doctors and attorneys and like. Speaker 2 00:37:22  Yeah, yeah. And some of the attorneys really suck, which is great because I can just stuff them. You know, these old guys especially that that don't play that much. Oh, I'm way better than them. That makes me feel so good about myself just to stuff them. Yeah. Hey. Nice chat counsel. Oh. Speaker 1 00:37:38  That's fantastic. what do you wish you learned sooner in life? Speaker 2 00:37:43  Spanish. Really? Totally, dude. Speaker 1 00:37:45  It's a great answer. Speaker 2 00:37:46  Spanish. Speaker 1 00:37:47  Wow. Okay. So, you know, young people, people in high school, people go in and they're like. I have to tell them. It's probably one of the best things you can do. Right. As an education level, Just. Speaker 2 00:38:00  Your friends, your coworkers, your clients. You know, I mean, learning Spanish is awesome. I personally have a super awesome, legal assistant, and, she is bilingual and she helps me do so much. So I shout out to Crystal. Crystal, you're fantastic. But, like I said, if only I had paid more attention in school and I was better at Spanish, I wish. Right? Speaker 1 00:38:21  Yeah. No. And it's really. That's a great answer. I'm going to. Maybe I'll start learning a different language. have you ever eaten a roller dog from a gas station? No, really? With all the all the road trips you've taken. Speaker 2 00:38:34  I don't do that. Speaker 1 00:38:35  Maybe I'm smarter than me. Speaker 2 00:38:36  Because I'm worried about, like, dying from bacteria. Like it's. Guys, it's only ten more hours to Chicago. Stop 11. Speaker 5 00:38:43  Times. Speaker 2 00:38:43  Or having. Speaker 1 00:38:44  Explosive diarrhea on a. Speaker 2 00:38:45  On a road trip. You know, I don't either. I never eaten, I mean, I've bought stuff at gas stations, beer, I've bought smokes, I've bought lots of things. Speaker 2 00:38:53  if I'm gonna shop for food at gas stations, it's probably beef jerky. Speaker 1 00:38:57  They do have some coffee. Speaker 2 00:38:58  Beef jerky. Maybe some candy. Speaker 1 00:39:00  Okay, nice. what's the chance that, Bigfoot exists? Speaker 2 00:39:04  0%. Speaker 1 00:39:05  Really? Speaker 2 00:39:05  It's a hoax. Speaker 1 00:39:06  Really? Speaker 2 00:39:07  Yeah, I don't believe. I don't think so. Cryptids. Speaker 1 00:39:09  Really? Speaker 2 00:39:10  I'm not aliens. I'm not sure. Ghosts I don't believe in. Okay, okay. Speaker 1 00:39:15  All right. Okay. We were friends right up until. Let's see, what's the mark on there? 3605. Speaker 2 00:39:21  It's okay. You think that Bigfoot exists? Speaker 1 00:39:23  I. I think that the best, the best answer I ever got from it was from Doctor Terry Silky. our wonderful big. One of the biggest philanthropists in town. who's a orthodontic specialist for Lake County. Big shout out, Terry. he said that we think about all the things that we've gone through, like from history, from dinosaurs, to, like, all this thing. He's like, if you don't think it's a distinct possibility that we have a Bigfoot, maybe. Speaker 1 00:39:48  Maybe not today. Right. But maybe in the past. Like with all the things that we've had, he said. But, you know, this guy's been on 20 safaris and you've seen the whole thing. Speaker 2 00:39:58  You would think that there would be, like, Bigfoot heads mounted in the Smithsonian, you know. Speaker 1 00:40:03  Or at Bill's Pub. Speaker 2 00:40:04  Or Bill's Pub. Definitely. You know. I mean, there would be that. And I mean, the fact is, like, I know people lie and they sometimes lie for attention. So ergo, could it have been a hoax, too? Oh. Speaker 1 00:40:15  Maybe. Speaker 2 00:40:16  Right. Speaker 1 00:40:16  And actually, if anybody's watching, I just got this shirt as a gift. It's come from. It's from Logan, Ohio. And they have a, in the summertime. They have a Bigfoot festival there. Yeah. So my only thing is, if he doesn't exist, because this is this podcast is really about Bigfoot. It's not about you. Just so you know. Speaker 2 00:40:35  But I. Speaker 1 00:40:35  Hear you. But why or why is it such a big hoax everywhere? Then why do they have festivals for these? Speaker 2 00:40:40  Cute. I mean, like, people, you know? I mean, people, like, they think he's adorable. He's funny. He's like a meme. I think before memes. Speaker 1 00:40:47  Kill people, I think that might be. Speaker 2 00:40:49  What about Harry and the Hendersons? He was nice. Speaker 1 00:40:51  Yeah, that was just a. That's fiction. Like, he was nice, like Notting Hill. Speaker 2 00:40:54  He would always be like. He would always, like, hide bashfully in the closet. He's cool. Speaker 1 00:40:59  And John Lithgow, isn't that too? Speaker 2 00:41:00  He's nice. Right? He's always frustrated here. He does something. Speaker 1 00:41:04  Well, when I have evidence, I'm calling you. Speaker 2 00:41:06  Call me. I would love to be proven wrong about this, and I will. I would be happy to to to shake Bigfoot's hand. Speaker 1 00:41:12  Okay, good. Because now that we have these new phones that have better, you know, they focus better. Speaker 1 00:41:16  Now we'll get a clear picture of them, not just the fuzzy ones. Speaker 2 00:41:19  I only wish that Nessie was existing. The Loch Ness monster, that's my favorite cryptid. And I have never seen any good proof of that. That's a darn shame. Speaker 1 00:41:28  Yeah, well, hey, you never know. We're finding out all kinds of fun things these days. You never know. All right, so I think it's time we switch off of our hotseat. Questions that we've covered the really important stuff. Thank you. one thing I want to thank you for, because I know that you are a part of an organization, here, which is the Exchange Club. Yeah. so I know that, let's talk for people that aren't familiar with the Exchange Club. What is it? What is it based upon? Speaker 2 00:41:53  Okay, so the Exchange Club is cool. It's really an old organization. It's from, I don't know, 1913. And it is a group that I like in Grayslake because I just get together with my friends and have lunch. Speaker 2 00:42:05  Right. You know, so it's a bunch of business and community leaders. or not even, I mean, not at all. Some of them are just regular people. We have a, you know, like, I don't know, I want to say a retired teacher, not a community leader, but, you know, retired teachers come. And we had a retired accountant lady for a long time. And, you know, people that are just townies. Right. and, they come on, they have lunch where at first draft it's noon. if anybody wants to come to the Exchange Club, it's free lunch. Call me. (847) 549-0600. You can be my guest, but I like the Exchange club, because the main thing is that they plan big parties for the town. You know, they have the craft beer festival, you know, they do, stuff with, I got a taste of Grayslake downtown summer thing. Yeah. Speaker 1 00:42:46  And what did you change the name of all the time? Summer days. Speaker 1 00:42:48  Summer days, Summerfest. Speaker 2 00:42:50  They. but they they do cool stuff. They raise money and then they give that money away to kids in grades, like to go to school, right? Speaker 1 00:42:56  SIPs for scholarships. That's what the, the the craft beer festival is. Speaker 2 00:42:59  Yes. And then and it's good money. They're like, here's a thousand bucks, kid. And it's a Grayslake student that's a top student to go to college. You know, they do good stuff like that. They promote Americanism. you know, what is that? It is what? It's that Americanism is like liking 911 and being interested in our country and like. Right. You know, so it's a cool organization. Check it out. Speaker 1 00:43:21  Yeah. And I like all the nice things they do and the, the men and women that are involved in that. I happen to be fond of a lot of them. Yeah. I think the one day that I knew I knew nothing about the Exchange Club, and I think it was the day that you guys were doing your, you you had picked a couple of kids for scholarships. Speaker 1 00:43:36  You were giving them. And I saw these kids first. I was walking down to have an afternoon beer at the first draft or something like that. So I saw these two kids, like walking back to school and these big smiles on their faces. right? So I get to the bottom and a bunch of the Exchange Club members are hanging out, and to see these men that were standing there, and they were so blown away and so happy and so just straightforward, just happy about what they did. It was it made me really have a fondness for the organization. Speaker 2 00:44:05  And I just want to shout out to the Grayslake kids from North and Central. They're like really fantastic kids, you know? the some of the kids that are winning these awards, I mean, back when I was a kid, I tried to get good grades. I tried to do well in my tests, but otherwise I just went home. Speaker 1 00:44:22  How did I get so smart? Speaker 2 00:44:23  I don't, and they. And they have the energy, this boundless energy that is really. Speaker 2 00:44:27  It's admirable and kind of scary. So God level, I mean, whatever. Speaker 1 00:44:33  Which is. Speaker 2 00:44:34  Good. Don't you ever nap, you know, don't you ever eat too much pizza and then go to sleep, right, like me. So. Speaker 1 00:44:39  Right. Right. And especially as a high school kid. Right. And these guys are doing really, really well with things. Yeah. Speaker 6 00:44:44  Hey, Lake County, I know you know, a teacher out there that needs to be recognized. I'm Jodi, former educator, now realtor, and I'm here representing Educators Advantage. We want you to nominate a teacher of the month. Click the link in the show notes and nominate your favorite teacher. Make your favorite teacher feel appreciated and give them a shout out. Speaker 1 00:45:09  Cool! So I love to see people that get involved with organizations, especially like when going back, like the Safe Place kind of things. So explain this to me too. Are there more than one location for Safe Place? Because there's one in Zion. Speaker 1 00:45:21  Is there also one in Mundelein? Speaker 2 00:45:23  So okay, that is the family visitation center. Okay. Okay. That I believe has moved. Okay. So you'd want to check with Safe Place about the details for when I was involved in the organization. They had two places. They had a women's shelter. That was like a big apartment building in Zion, and it's tucked away. So you don't know about it, right? God love them. But then they also have a really important role that they play, having to do with, facilitating visitation or exchanges of parties that have, like ops against each other. Orders of protection. Yep. Okay. So you've got to go there. You, like drop off your kid in the front, and then dad comes in the back, and then they have like a meeting and they hang out for an hour and have pizza. And then there's people watching, like little child. Jimmy smiled when you saw dad. Right. And they take notes and they give that to the court and the safe place. Speaker 2 00:46:16  Like, honestly, so many exchanges, so much visitation just couldn't happen because of the acrimony between the parties. But for what a safe place does. So they're cool. They're they're fantastic. Speaker 1 00:46:27  I love them and it's nice. And I like places that are put together that look for the best for the children and to keep them safe to and keep, because sometimes just two people just don't get along. So that's a nice way to then get in there. Speaker 2 00:46:38  It's one of the toughest things about family cases is when you have a tremendous amount of acrimony, even like a good divorce, where it's just. I don't love him anymore. You know, you've got to co-parent the kid. But when it's a situation where it's like he raped me or he beat me up, or he right got 60 Y's or he. Whatever those cases, you know, the judges are very reluctant to totally shut out a parent. So they'll give him or her sometimes. Sometimes it's a her, you know, supervised visitation, wrangled by a safe place or supervised by perhaps somebody else, like a mom or grandma or whatever. Speaker 2 00:47:13  Okay. but those, those organizations that facilitate the, the best interest of the kid and the, the parenting time, the the courts. I don't know how they could function before that. That, safe place started doing that. Speaker 1 00:47:26  Yeah. No, it must be a really, really hard thing to do. well, one of the things that I really enjoy, I have to tell you, because I was having a conversation before we got together today, and a man was, who's potential, guest on another show was asking me my my, my motivations on why he wanted to come on. And the guy clearly, wanted to come out and just advertise his business. Right. And I was trying to explain to him that this these are the conversations you are having. You and I are having right now that I really like that. very soon, hopefully, we're gonna have Chief Myra chief of police on, because I really like humanizing. some people have jobs or positions that people don't really get to know, right? So if I had to hire somebody for a family attorney or a DUI attorney or a criminal attorney, I hope that I get to listen to the show so that they get to know your personality, to know that you're a human being, right? Speaker 2 00:48:16  My personality is is unique, but there are a lot of really good attorneys in Lake County. Speaker 2 00:48:21  I'm happy to help people. Whatever. Speaker 1 00:48:23  Yeah. Well, no. And I think it's nice. Speaker 2 00:48:24  I like to be humble. I'm not trying to. Well, you're very humble out there, right? I'm not. I'm not trying to be like. Oh, yeah. I'm like the only one around because I'm not, you know, and like I said, in Lake County, we're blessed with a strong bench and bar, right. You know, and honestly, I get along with just about all of them. Speaker 1 00:48:40  That's cool. Okay, so let's do this. because of people. So let's, to help our listeners out there listening. So let's talk. first of all, when starting to divorce proceedings like they're they know they're going to get divorced, maybe some advice on how they go about finding an attorney that would be right for them. Is that a hard question? Speaker 2 00:49:00  Yeah. So finding an attorney. I mean, a lot of people want to do word of mouth. They talk to their their cousin. Speaker 2 00:49:06  How you got divorced in Lake County. Tell me who you use and then call that guy. That's probably a good decision. Speaker 1 00:49:12  Not to tell you who not to use. Speaker 2 00:49:13  Right? Speaker 1 00:49:14  In their opinion, though, totally right. maybe the decision didn't go their way so it could be false information, right? Speaker 2 00:49:21  Totally. A lot of people just go to Google and they'll Google like Libertyville divorce attorney or Lake County divorce attorney or whatever. And you can get hits there. And you look at their Google reviews we have I mean, my law firm has fantastic reviews, but that's just because we try to just, I don't know, do a good job and then clear the case. You know, try to Because, like, if you take one guy's divorce case and you're like a vampire on his neck and you drain him till he's totally out of blood. Well, you know, that's one case, okay? I'd rather just, like, help a guy and then get a good review and help another guy and get a good review and help a guy and get a good review, and then just, like, kind of build it up that way. Speaker 2 00:49:56  That's way better, right? Speaker 1 00:49:58  And with integrity, when you're walking away, then you can sleep at night and make sure that you know that you can help people out. Speaker 2 00:50:04  I sleep. Speaker 1 00:50:04  At night. Right. That's good. Yeah. All right, so how about, DUI? Speaker 2 00:50:09  So. Okay. How to find a DUI attorney or. So same. Speaker 1 00:50:13  Thing. I know how to get one. Speaker 2 00:50:14  I know. Speaker 1 00:50:15  It's just not the. Speaker 2 00:50:16  Attorney. So, I mean, man, I use Lyfts now. Yes. You know, I, I really do I. Speaker 1 00:50:21  I cheapest thing to do. Right. Speaker 2 00:50:23  It's 20 bucks here and back and you don't have to worry about. Am I going to get in trouble. Right. You know, and you don't have to worry about. Am I going to hurt somebody or whatever? Speaker 1 00:50:32  So yeah, I heard somebody. Maybe it was another stupid social media thing I saw. But there again, like it was a $20 ride home, right? For, let's say I have to go from Grayslake up to Atkinson, like at the bar. Speaker 1 00:50:42  How many Lyft rides would it take to equal to a two? Would it cost to hire an attorney to go through the DUI process? Speaker 2 00:50:51  So I think it was NHTSA, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, one of those organizations, used to run a billboard campaign here in Lake County. And one of the billboards I remember was a picture of a kid blowing into a portable breath test. And there's the police cars, lights behind him, and it says, you just blew $10,000. Speaker 1 00:51:12  Most people have no idea what to do with their aging loved one who needs help. Well, there is a solution. A company that provides care and assistance to make your loved one feel right at home, at right, at home. Their mission statement is to improve the quality of life for those they serve. They offer extensive services personal and companion care, safety, supervision and transportation, fall prevention, dressing and bathing assistance. Medical reminders, meal prep, hospice support, ambulation support, stroke recovery, Parkinson's support, the list goes on and on and on. Speaker 1 00:51:43  If you have an aging loved one that needs help, call. Right at home. Most people prefer to age in their home rather than moving to an assisted living or nursing home. Right at home can make this happen. Contact right at home at right at home NHL.com or give them a call (847) 984-0103. Now back to the show. Speaker 2 00:52:02  You know, which I think is like not inaccurate. Speaker 1 00:52:06  Ten. Speaker 2 00:52:06  Grand right. Because like so the legal fees like, I don't know, cheap one 2500, you know, a hot felony DUI 568, whatever, $1,000. So that's good money there. But even for your first time misdemeanor DUI, you're spending 2500, $3,500 on a lawyer. And then you get the fines, the court costs. There are 3 or $4000. There's treatment that you must do, you know, so you do alcohol or risk evaluations and pay for the classes and then woo woo. It gets to be expensive. So yeah, you know,

G'day friends & comrades,Welcome back to another episode of the Radio Reversal Podcast. Late last week, I shared an episode called “Refusing to pinkwash a genocide” which looked at some inspiring examples of local, autonomous organising against the normalisation of Zionist settler colonialism and genocide in Gaza. Today, I'm coming back to the core of this series on crisis, disaster & collective futures to ask: how can we think about the crisis when the crisis is permanent? As of today, it's 610 days since the Israeli Occupation Forces began their most recent genocidal siege on Gaza. It's more than 76 years since the Zionist occupation of Palestine began with the events of the Nakba: massacres, displacements and the ethnic cleansing of huge swathes of Palestinian land. It's 237 years since the first British penal colonies - prisons - were established on the homelands of the Gadigal, Dharug and Dharawal peoples of the Eora Nation. And it's just over a week since Kumanjayi White, a young Walpiri man who lived with complex disabilities, was killed after being restrained by off-duty cops in Mparrtwe, Alice Springs. And then, just a few days ago, we heard reports of a second Aboriginal death in police custody in the Northern Territory in as many weeks. Kumanjayi White's death in police custody is the 597th Aboriginal death in custody since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody handed down its findings in the 1990s - many of which, as Senator Lidia Thorpe has consistently pointed out in Parliament, are yet to be implemented. So as we look back at the unending crisis conditions of colonialism, what does it mean for how we look ahead? What does it ask of us - to think about these current atrocities in the context of a much longer, ongoing crisis?To dig into this, we'll begin by sharing an interview between Han and our dear friend and intellectual guiding light, Dr. Jamal Nabulsi, who provides a bit more historical and political context for the events of the Nakba and their continuation into the present. We then turn to two speeches from the recent Nakba commemoration here in Magan-djin, including Remah Naji and Binil K. Mohideen. We then turn towards this continent, to think about the significance of commemorating the 76th anniversary of the Zionist occupation of Palestine from the vantage point of 237 years of ongoing colonial occupation of this continent. To help us see the linkages between colonialism in Palestine and on this continent, we turn (as we so often do!) to Darumbal and South Sea Islander writer and academic, Dr. Amy McQuire. We're so excited to be sharing a sneak peak of Amy's opening remarks from the plenary panel discussion of the Activism for Palestine conference, hosted by Justice for Palestine Magan-djin over the weekend. We were lucky enough to head along to record a couple of the conversations that happened as part of the conference to share with anyone who couldn't attend in person, to help inform our collective struggle going forwards. We'll be packaging those up and releasing them here in the coming weeks, as part of a community resource pack coming out of the conference. For now, we just wanted to share this short excerpt from Amy as a way to understand the deep linkages that connect the current genocidal violence in Palestine with the ongoing war against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on this continent. For more content drawing these links, check out these brilliant Blackfulla-Palestinian solidarity resources compiled by Anna Cerreto and the Institute for Collaborative Race Research. I want to quote a section from Amy's speech at length here, because it really helps to clarify the connections between colonial violence on this continent and in Palestine: (In an article I was reading recently) the author mentioned that the Mt Morgan mine was once the largest gold mine in the world. Mt Morgan, as many of you would know, is on the land of the Gangalu, and is just outside Rockhampton, near my own Darumbal homelands.So I went down a bit of a rabbit hole in reading about this – and it led me to another fact. By 1907, the mine had produced $60 million worth of gold. And so one of the original owners of that mine, and the largest shareholder, a man by the name of William D'Arcy, was made enormously rich on the stolen resources of Gangulu people. He then used some of that money to invest in the oil fields in Persia, where his company – which was at the time called the Anglo-Persian Oil Company - struck oil in 1908.Now why am I telling you this history?Because that Anglo-Persian Oil Company later become a company by the name of British Petroleum, which we know today as BP. And so when I found this out, the first instinct I had was to google the words BP and Israel.BP owns and operates the Baku-Tbilsi-Cehan pipline, which Azerbaijan uses to supply Israel with crude oil. And this oil is used to fuel Israel's military operations. This oil is sent through this pipeline to produce JET FUEL for the f-35 planes that are dropping bombs on the men, women and children in Gaza. The pipeline supplies 28% of Israel's crude oil imports.Not only that, BP operates in West Papua. This is from the Global Atlas of Environmental Justice: “In Bintuni Bay of West Papua, BP's Tangguh LNG project has been under public scrutiny for alleged connections with excessive surveillance and violence enacted by security forces. Indigenous Papuans have been relocated, and selective compensation has led to tensions and divisions among Papuan residents…” And this is just some of the horrific things BP has been accused of doing in occupied West Papua.So the genocide of Gangulu, and of First Nations tribes in Queensland (because the gold mine brought in waves of settlers to neighbouring lands, like my Darumbal homelands) is intrinsically connected to the current day atrocities not just in Gaza, but in West Papua.And it is not just these extractive and exploitative industries, this outright GREED and WEALTH and FORCES OF ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRACTION are connected to each other, but also that they have BENEFITED ENORMOUSLY from these connections. If we wonder why some people can look at these images of horror and terror enacted upon the bodies of Palestinian people and are comfortable with it, it is because they look with their eyes blinded by their own wealth, their own greed.Their version of humanity is tied to the pursuit of profit; their version of humanity is a process of gardening; a cultivating of space in which Palestinians, West Papuans and Indigenous peoples are made to disappear, or as we know happened in this country, are made to become less than human, are seen as FLORA and FAUNA.But in thinking about these connections of imperialism, and greed, I also thought about what these connections tell us about both why and how we fight for Palestine, and West Papua.We fight because not only are these colonial violences connected, and not just in the past, but very much in the present, but also because are connections are Indigenous peoples are much more powerful than any connections that they have. If their networks of violence and greed are connected, then the opportunity to rupture those connections in one part of the world, means a HUGE BLOW for imperialism everywhere.Which is why solidarity – the building and grounding of connections – is so threatening to them. As Amy explains, the connections between Indigenous peoples globally form a rich ecosystem, with roots intertwining across the globe. Colonial, capitalist, patriarchal states try to prune this unruly mass; weeding out dissent and resistance wherever they find it. Our work as activists is not to try to cultivate or control or regulate this vast ecosystem, but rather to learn to understand ourselves as part of it; to allow our struggles to grow and flourish together. We have been reminded of these deep connections this week in a particularly devastating way. On the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020, many of us heard the tragic news that a young Walpiri man from the community of Yuendumu had been killed in an interaction with off-duty police officers in a supermarket in Mparntwe, Alice Springs. Kumanjayi White was a vulnerable young man who is mourned by his family and community. He died after being restrained by off-duty police officers in an interaction that is eerily similar to the murder of George Floyd. The police officers who restrained him have yet to be stood down by the NT Police, and no announcements have been made regarding an inquiry into his death. All across the continent, communities are mobilising to demand that the institutions and individuals who are responsible for his death face accountability. Kumanjayi White's family, include his Grandfather, the venerable Elder and activist Uncle Ned Hardgraves, have renewed their calls to disarm police across the Northern Territory. Almost four years ago, the Yuendumu community began the karrinjarla muwajarri campaign to demand a police ceasefire across the Northern Territory in response to the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker by Constable Zachary Rolfe in 2019. They wrote:We do not want any more reports or inquiries that are not acted on. We already hold the answers and strategies we need. We do not want any more consultations with governments who do not listen to us. We demand our self determination, our rightful decision making authority, and our resources to be restored to us. This is a list of our demands. What we are calling for is karrinjarla muwajarri, a police ceasefire. Indefinitely.To get across the ongoing campaign to disarm, defund and dismantle the police across the continent, in the last part of this episode, I catch up with Wanjiriburra and Birri Gubba activist and film-maker Sam Watson to talk about some of the demands made by Kumanjayi White's family, and how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities around the country are mobilising in response to his death. Gatherings like this are happening all over the country, so if you're not based in Magan-djin, check out this post for links to events happening all across the country. The community of Yuendumu and the family of Kumanjayi White are also looking for financial support so that family can travel from Yuendumu to Mparntwe to demand answers and mourn their loss. Please give generously to this fund so that the family and community can mourn the loss of Kumanjayi White with dignity. We're ending this week's episode with a devastating and vital speech at this Saturday's rally from Gungarri woman and academic Dr. Raylene Nixon. Raylene shares some of her own family's experiences navigating the coronial inquest into the death in police custody of her beloved son, Stevie-Lee Nixon McKellar. We'll be returning to the rest of the speeches from this protest in a future series, but we wanted to finish with Raylene's words this week because they offer a vital and timely reminder to push as hard as we can for the family of Kumanjayi White right now, and to take this opportunity to put as much pressure as possible on all of the institutions and individuals who are responsible for his death. All in all, there's some very big and heavy content today, so please take care of yourselves in the midst of listening through it all. For me, what I'm holding onto amid the horror and grief of this moment is the shimmering reminder that just as the threads of violence and repression criss-cross the globe, shared by colonial powers and capitalist forces internationally, so too do lines of resistance and dissent. Families from so-called Australia to Gaza, from Tamil Eelam to Kashmir, from West Papua to Sudan find common ground in the knowledge that the state acts with violent impunity; that all we have is one another. Mothers of those disappeared by repressive state forces come together to organise and strategise for truth and justice; finding common cause in prison waiting rooms and at community protests and in the futility and violence of official inquiries. There are whole constellations of people across the globe who will not forget those who have been disappeared, maligned, incarcerated, or disbelieved. As always, our work is to find each other and build a network strong enough to dismantle the regimes of repression bit by bit, place by place, until these empires, like all before them, eventually fall.Yours in solidarity,Anna(Radio Reversal Collective) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit radioreversal.substack.com

De wonderen zijn de wereld nog niet uit. Sloot Trump gisteren ineens een handelsdeal met de Britten, dit weekend gaat 'ie heel ver voor een deal met de Chinezen. Zo ver zelfs dat 'ie bereid is de tarieven drastisch te verlagen.Ze staan er in China zelf ook van te kijken. Waarom wil Trump zo graag? We bespreken het deze aflevering. Dan hoor je ook waarom China het (ondanks die handelsoorlog) extreem veel exporteert. Sterker nog: de binnenlandse vraag valt nauwelijks terug. Verder vertellen we je over BP. Het aandeel zit in een diep dal en dat zet concurrenten aan het denken. Die zijn allemaal aan het berekenen of zij de Britse oliereus willen overnemen. Shell zegt dat het ze niet waard is, maar is dat ook echt zo? We hebben het ook over de Duitse beurs. Beleggers daar hebben een nieuwe bondskanselier en die zal dit succes vast willen claimen: de DAX-index tikt namelijk een nieuw record aan. En Elon Musk vindt de 260.000 ontslagen die hij bij de Amerikaanse overheid regelde nog niet genoeg. Hij heeft een stukje software ontwikkeld die zijn taken daar kan overnemen. En we blikken terug op de week waarin Jelle eindelijk analisten meekreeg in zijn enthousiasme over Disney. Ook een beursweek waarin Ahold zei geen last te hebben van de handelsoorlog. En die waarin de eerste deal in die oorlog gesloten werd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De wonderen zijn de wereld nog niet uit. Sloot Trump gisteren ineens een handelsdeal met de Britten, dit weekend gaat 'ie heel ver voor een deal met de Chinezen. Zo ver zelfs dat 'ie bereid is de tarieven drastisch te verlagen.Ze staan er in China zelf ook van te kijken. Waarom wil Trump zo graag? We bespreken het deze aflevering. Dan hoor je ook waarom China het (ondanks die handelsoorlog) extreem veel exporteert. Sterker nog: de binnenlandse vraag valt nauwelijks terug. Verder vertellen we je over BP. Het aandeel zit in een diep dal en dat zet concurrenten aan het denken. Die zijn allemaal aan het berekenen of zij de Britse oliereus willen overnemen. Shell zegt dat het ze niet waard is, maar is dat ook echt zo? We hebben het ook over de Duitse beurs. Beleggers daar hebben een nieuwe bondskanselier en die zal dit succes vast willen claimen: de DAX-index tikt namelijk een nieuw record aan. En Elon Musk vindt de 260.000 ontslagen die hij bij de Amerikaanse overheid regelde nog niet genoeg. Hij heeft een stukje software ontwikkeld die zijn taken daar kan overnemen. En we blikken terug op de week waarin Jelle eindelijk analisten meekreeg in zijn enthousiasme over Disney. Ook een beursweek waarin Ahold zei geen last te hebben van de handelsoorlog. En die waarin de eerste deal in die oorlog gesloten werd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En el Radar Empresarial de hoy analizamos los posibles rumores que apuntan a una posible adquisición de BP por parte de Shell. Según informaciones de Bloomberg, en las últimas semanas la compañía ha estado estudiando la viabilidad de la operación. Según el medio económico, estas deliberaciones se encuentran en una etapa temprana y que cualquier decisión de cara al futuro podría depender de si las acciones de British Petroleum continúan cayendo. La compañía podría esperar a que surja otro candidato. Shell fue protagonista la semana pasada por la presentación de resultados del primer trimestre que mejoraron las previsiones de los analistas. La compañía británica-holandesa presentó una caída en los beneficios del 28%. Aún así, estos superaron las previsiones del mercado. El consenso de analistas esperaba unas ganancias netas ajustadas que apenas superaran los 5.000 millones. Shell consiguió 500 millones de dólares más. Esto hizo que las acciones de la empresa subieran más de un 2% en la Bolsa de Londres. Aunque exista esta disminución de beneficios y los ingresos caigan un 6% en comparación con el mismo periodo del año anterior, la compañía mejora respecto al primer trimestre. La petrolera anuncia un flujo de caja operativo de más 8.000 millones de dólares. Shell anuncia también un dividendo de 33 céntimos. La compañía sigue firme con su plan de recompra de acciones, que tendrá un valor de 3.500 millones de dólares. Este se extenderá durante los siguientes tres meses y supone el décimo cuarto trimestre consecutivo que se produce un plan de recompra de acciones con un valor de al menos 3.000 millones de dólares. En la compañía ya es bastante habitual este tipo de estrategia, ya que los economistas opinan que las empresas que hacen este tipo de plan buscan optimizar su estructura de capital y mejorar los retornos para los accionistas. Shell se fundó en 1907 con el nombre de Royal Dutch Shell. Esta compañía derivó de la fusión de la Real Compañía Neerlandesa de Petróleos y Shell Transport and Trading Company. Esta fusión tenía como objetivo competir con el gigante estadounidense Standard Oil. Las primeras operaciones de la compañía saliente de este acuerdo se hicieron en Venezuela, en 1912, a través de su subsidiaria Caribbean Petroleum Company.

Au Sénégal, le candidat d'opposition Bassirou Diomaye Faye remportait la présidentielle dès le premier tour avec 54 % des voix il y a un an jour pour jour. Un an plus tard, où en est la rupture promise par le parti Pastef et quels sont les principaux changements revendiqués par le président Diomaye Faye et le Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko ? Ayib Daffé est le secrétaire général du parti, dont il est aussi député et chef du groupe parlementaire. En ligne de Dakar, il répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : Ayib Daffé, quels sont, pour vous, les premiers changements tangibles que le Pastef a apportés au Sénégal ?Ayib Daffé : Les premiers changements tangibles sont d'abord dans la gouvernance. Conformément à son engagement, le président de la République Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye a inscrit la bonne gouvernance et la lutte contre la corruption comme une priorité de sa politique en transmettant une lettre aux fonctionnaires du pays, pour les exhorter à la ponctualité, au respect du bien public, à l'efficacité et au respect de la hiérarchie. Donc, sur ce plan-là également, il a eu à organiser des assises de la justice sur la modernisation et la réforme de la justice au Sénégal. Et par ailleurs, il a eu aussi à publier tous les rapports des corps de contrôle qui étaient transmis à son prédécesseur depuis près d'une dizaine d'années et qui n'étaient pas publiés, contrairement aux textes qui les encadrent. Il a eu également à faire un audit sur la gestion des finances publiques par son prédécesseur, notamment à la période entre 2019 et 2024. Et c'est cet audit qui a permis de révéler une situation très peu reluisante de nos comptes publics avec un déficit à 12% du PIB, alors que les chiffres qui étaient présentés parlent d'un déficit à 5%. Donc, une véritable catastrophe budgétaire, si on peut parler ainsi, et ça a permis d'avoir une situation réaliste. Donc, en très peu de temps, il a eu à concrétiser sa vision et à développer la stratégie de développement.À lire aussiSénégal: un an après l'élection de Bassirou Diomaye Faye, le pays est-il entré dans une nouvelle ère?Suite au dernier rapport de la Cour des comptes, vous dites que l'ancien président Macky Sall, qui vit actuellement au Maroc, va être convoqué par la justice sénégalaise, mais celui-ci, dans une interview à Jeune Afrique, réplique qu'il n'est responsable d'aucune falsification et que tout ceci est ridicule.Bon, je pense que la Cour des comptes est une institution. Donc, c'est la parole de Macky Sall contre celle de la Cour des comptes. Et la Cour des comptes, c'est la loi qui lui confère cette mission-là. Donc, je ne vois pas comment on peut remettre en cause un rapport de la Cour des comptes. Ce n'est pas sérieux, ce n'est pas crédible. Maintenant, il est dans son rôle d'homme politique de défendre son bilan, son mandat, mais la réalité est qu'il y a un désastre budgétaire, il y a un désastre financier. On parle vraiment d'une catastrophe sur le plan budgétaire. Parce que, par exemple, on nous a révélé qu'il y a plus de 2500 milliards de francs CFA qui ont été empruntés auprès des banques de la place, alors que l'Assemblée nationale n'a pas donné d'autorisation, l'Assemblée nationale n'a jamais été informée. Donc, cette dette cachée et beaucoup d'autres irrégularités sont aux antipodes de la bonne gouvernance. Sa responsabilité politique est effectivement engagée. Bon, maintenant, je n'ai pas entendu dire qu'il sera convoqué par la justice, parce que, comme vous le savez, la Constitution stipule que le président de la République ne peut être poursuivi que pour haute trahison et devant la Haute Cour de justice. Donc, cela n'est pas encore le cas. Et si cela devait l'être, ce serait conformément à la Constitution, aux lois et aux règlements du Sénégal.Oui, mais le porte-parole du gouvernement, Moustapha Ndjekk Sarré, a dit sur RFM qu'inévitablement, le président Macky Sall fera face à la justice ?Effectivement, il a eu à le dire, mais lorsqu'il le disait, il a eu à préciser que, quand il le disait, il ne s'agissait pas de la version du gouvernement, mais il parlait en tant qu'homme politique.À votre arrivée au pouvoir, Ayib Daffé, vous avez promis que les accords du Sénégal avec les compagnies qui doivent exploiter le gaz et le pétrole offshore seraient réévalués. Mais un an plus tard, toujours rien. Si jamais les contrats ne sont pas renégociés, est-ce que vous ne risquez pas de décevoir vos électeurs ?Je pense que le travail de renégociation des contrats, c'est un processus qui est entamé. Ce n'est pas un travail qui se fait du jour au lendemain. Et en accord avec les compagnies, il y a des négociations qui se déroulent et qui devraient aboutir bientôt à des résultats.Avec BP, British Petroleum ?C'est tous les contrats qui sont concernés, parce qu'il y a une revue des contrats qui est faite par le ministère de l'Énergie. Et maintenant, pour BP, le contrat concerne aussi bien le Sénégal que la Mauritanie. Et je pense que le Premier ministre, Ousmane Sonko, a eu à faire plusieurs voyages en Mauritanie, et le ministre de l'Énergie également. La Primature a mis en place un comité pour la renégociation de tous ces contrats stratégiques. Mais d'abord la revue et ensuite la renégociation.À lire aussiSénégal: qui est Bassirou Diomaye Faye, passé en un éclair de la prison à la présidence?

French President Macron holds an emergency meeting in Paris with Ukraine's allies, and a stock index featuring Europe's largest banks is outpacing the United States' Magnificent Seven tech giants. Plus, the activist hedge fund Elliot Management is on a mission to rejuvenate British Petroleum. Mentioned in this podcast:Europe scrambles to respond as US and Russia prepare for Ukraine peace talksHedge fund Elliott shakes BP from its strategic slumpMagnificent 7? Try the Magnificent 47 for sizeSubscription promo: ft.com/briefingsaleThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a rough 2024, energy giant BP is expected to announce a “fundamental reset” of its business strategy this month. We don’t know for sure what that means, but industry experts expect the firm, formerly known as British Petroleum, to move away from renewables and double down on oil and natural gas. Also in this episode: A trade consultant tells us how her clients are reacting to President Trump’s trade policies, Zelle hit a record $1 trillion in payments last year and Americans are turning to “fin-fluencers” for financial advice.

After a rough 2024, energy giant BP is expected to announce a “fundamental reset” of its business strategy this month. We don’t know for sure what that means, but industry experts expect the firm, formerly known as British Petroleum, to move away from renewables and double down on oil and natural gas. Also in this episode: A trade consultant tells us how her clients are reacting to President Trump’s trade policies, Zelle hit a record $1 trillion in payments last year and Americans are turning to “fin-fluencers” for financial advice.

After a rough 2024, energy giant BP is expected to announce a “fundamental reset” of its business strategy this month. We don’t know for sure what that means, but industry experts expect the firm, formerly known as British Petroleum, to move away from renewables and double down on oil and natural gas. Also in this episode: A trade consultant tells us how her clients are reacting to President Trump’s trade policies, Zelle hit a record $1 trillion in payments last year and Americans are turning to “fin-fluencers” for financial advice.

In today's episode we embark upon a rigorous analysis using a meticulous scientific approach, to uncover the probable roots of numerous modern diseases including autism, autoimmune disorders, neurodegeneration, cancer and more, all through the lens of vaccine-induced vascular and genetic damage.  Today we are fortunate to once again host Monsieur Marc Girardot direct from Paris, France.   Born in San Francisco in 1966, Marc is a visionary author, researcher, and strategic thought leader, known for his contributions in the fields of health, technology, and innovation.  Mr. Girardot is a regular lecturer and keynote speaker at leading business schools and corporations around the world. Mr. Girardot holds an MBA from INSEAD, as well as a Masters in Economics from ESSEC. He has deep experience in innovation and complex systems, having worked for Cisco, Booz Allen & Hamilton, and Air Liquide.  Mr. Girardot also has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, where he consulted for British Petroleum, Exxon, and Elf. Most recently, his seminal work, “The Needle's Secret: Unraveling the Mystery of Vaccine Harm and the Bolus Theory Revolution”, has become a bestseller and has attracted significant attention for its exploration of modern health challenges. The book presents the “Bolus Theory,” as a groundbreaking analysis that posits how improperly administered vaccines and other injectables can lead to systemic harm through intravascular injection.  His efforts have garnered a dedicated following, including more than 25,000 subscribers to Marc's “Bolus Theory Series” on Substack, with over 1.5 million views.  For those listeners who may have missed Mr. Girardot'd previous appearance, please listen to  Episode #120 for additional information on this subject. To buy Marc's book please click HERE (https://www.amazon.ca/NEEDLES-SECRET-UNRAVELING-MYSTERY-REVOLUTION/dp/B0CYLSCMHN/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1) To visit Marc's substack please click HERE (https://covidmythbuster.substack.com/)

This week, on our Energy Special series as part of the India Energy Week 2025 (Feb 11-14), financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited. They discuss the current state of oil exploration, onshore vs offshore production, their new deal with British Petroleum, petrochemical strategy, renewables and much more. Tune in to get insight's into ONGC's current business strategy. (00:00) Introduction (02:08) Oil Exploration in India (03:39) Onshore vs Deepwater (07:25) Current Production (08:42) New deal with British Petroleum (10:17) Big reservoirs have eluded us (15% Oil is domestic production) (11:42) ONGC is present in 15 countries (13:54) ONGC Petrochemical Strategy (17:05) Renewables (19:30) The long-term view (21:07) Management Focus on Exploration and Production (E&P) (24:39) Increasing Recovery percentage (25:53) Shale Gas (28:08) Do governments only have the capacity for E&P (29:41) Research and Development (33:00) What are the opportunities in working for ONGC? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Register for India Energy Week, Feb 11-14⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listeners! We await your feedback....⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirements For more of our coverage check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecore.in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠

17 Jan 2025. We’re live from Emirates Golf Club all for the 36th edition of Hero Dubai Desert Classic! We speak to the man behind the event Simon Corkill. Plus, we speak to the head of RAK Tourism about their new tourism numbers - and how they're going to more than double them in five years. And, Opec is projecting 1.4million barrels a day increase in oil demand for 2026 - we’ll find out why with energy expert Matt Stanley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En diciembre podriamos tener un rally alcista, se palpa mucha fortaleza en los índices americanos. Al mercado le gusta el equipo que está formando Trump y ¡ya veremos qué pasa cuando llegue a la Casa Blanca!. Sectores: consumo defensivo como Coca-cola y Mondelez; farma y salud como Elli Lilly. En Europa las petroleras están en niveles de sobreventa y nuestran precios atractivos para incorporar a cartera. En el Consultorio de Bolsa hoy contamos con Samuel Plaza, Director de JFD BROKERS España. Con el experto analizamos los siguientes valores: Repsol, British Petroleum, Total Energies, ACS, ArcelorMittal, Logista, Adidas, Bankinter, Solaria, Unicredit, ICAG, Grenergy, Solaria, Meliá, Inditex y Talgo.

Petronas quitte le Soudan du Sud après près de 30 ans d'exploitation pétrolière, accusant le gouvernement de bloquer la vente de ses actifs. Ce départ de l'entreprise pétrolière malaisienne, sur fond de crise environnementale et de déclin économique, soulève des questions sur l'avenir de l'industrie d'or noir dans le plus jeune pays du monde. Seule source de revenus pour l'État sud-soudanais, l'industrie pétrolière est en pleine crise. La production est passée de 300 000 barils par jour lors de l'indépendance en 2011 à moins de 50 000 barils en 2024, en grande partie à cause de la guerre au Soudan.Pour Boutros Manani Magaya, président du sous-comité sur le pétrole de l'Assemblée nationale, le départ de Petronas est un coup dur : « Pourquoi n'y a-t-il pas eu d'investissements supplémentaires dans ce secteur pour augmenter la production ou pour la maintenir au même niveau ? Cela soulève vraiment des questions. Nous savons que le Soudan du Sud a de grandes réserves de pétrole. Pourquoi Petronas et les autres compagnies n'ont-elles pas continué à investir dans l'industrie ? »La pollution dénoncéeLes raisons pourraient se trouver dans les audits financiers et environnementaux à venir, qui pourraient expliquer ce départ précipité.Les accusations de pollution liées à l'industrie pétrolière ne cessent de croître. Gizam Moses, représentant de la Coalition de la société civile sur les ressources naturelles (CSCNR), évoque des conséquences graves pour les populations locales : « Nous avons obtenu de nombreux rapports au sujet d'enfants nés avec de graves difformités à cause de l'exposition des femmes enceintes à la pollution pétrolière. Ces récits sont des indications claires que nos lois gouvernant l'exploitation des ressources naturelles ne sont pas respectées par les entreprises qui opèrent dans notre pays. »À lire aussiSoudan du Sud: la suspension des exportations de pétrole mine l'économie et fait exploser les prixLes entreprises appelées à rendre des comptesPour Joseph Africano Bartel, sous-secrétaire au ministère de l'Environnement, les entreprises responsables ne pourront pas échapper à leurs obligations, même après leur départ : « Quiconque est venu dans ce pays avant l'indépendance, profitant de l'absence de lois et de contrôle en pensant qu'ils allaient gagner de l'argent tout en négligeant l'environnement, ceux-là devraient bien réfléchir. Car ils ne vont pas disparaître. Petronas ou toute autre compagnie active au Soudan du Sud et ne protégeant pas l'environnement seront tenues responsables. »Bartel cite en exemple les 12 milliards de dollars que le pétrolier anglo-néerlandais Shell a dû payer aux victimes de la pollution pétrolière dans le delta du Niger.À lire aussiSénégal: le bras de fer continue entre les pêcheurs de Saint-Louis et British Petroleum

British Petroleum was under scrutiny in June 2010 as the Gulf of Mexico oil spill crisis went on and on. John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman took a look at the company's safety claims. It's Bugle issue 119, Oil Never Do It Again.Hear more of our shows, buy our book, and help keep us alive by supporting us here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tampa Florida trial lawyer Steve Yerrid has done it all.  He was a boxer in his youth and a fighter for justice in his career as a trial lawyer.  Steve was the youngest member of the Tobacco “Dream Team,” which secured a $17 billion settlement from Big Tobacco and numerous changes in their business practices which have saved thousands of lives.  Steve has many record setting jury verdicts.  He has served as personal counsel to NY Yankees' owner George Steinbrenner.  And he has given back to his community through his Yerrid Foundation.  Steve has authored several books and has frequently spoken on the topic of what separates those would achieve greatness (i.e., those who have “it”) from everyone else.  Join Rahul and Ben for their fascinating conversation with Steve as he shares aspects of his incredible career and things that have shaped his approach to trying cases and success in life. About Steve Yerridhttps://www.yerridlaw.com/attorneys/c-steven-yerrid/In a city like Tampa, Florida, a coastal metropolis steeped in history, the list of well-known names and larger-than-life personalities is rich and lengthy, but few names resonate with the same renown as Steve Yerrid.Yerrid, a trail-blazing trial lawyer for more than 45 years, has built a legacy that continues to evolve, fueled by a relentless desire to help as many people as possible, whether seeking and securing justice on their behalf in the courtroom or selflessly devoting his time and donating a substantial portion of his accumulated wealth to bettering the world around him. In an age where importance and social impact are measured by likes and subscribers, instead of hard work and good deeds, Steve remains a practitioner of the old ways, always leading by example and putting the needs of others first. Whether meeting each client of his firm personally or taking time to deliver much needed food to the area's most vulnerable and less fortunate, he is and has always been one-of-a-kind, a determined legal and social warrior the likes of which are a rarity in today's world.Yerrid has experienced a career of noteworthy achievements, including over 300 verdicts and settlements of $1 million or more for individuals and the families of those injured or killed by the wrongdoing of others. Among those was a jury verdict of $217 million, the largest medical malpractice award in Florida's history, and the nation's largest verdict in 2006. In 2009, he again obtained the country's largest verdict rendered in a wrongful death case that year, with a jury award of $330 million. When he was just 30 years old, Yerrid received international recognition in one of the world's largest maritime tragedies. In utilizing a rare “Act of God” defense, he was able to secure the complete exoneration of Captain John Lerro, the accused pilot in command of a large 608-foot bulk freighter which, during an unpredicted storm packing hurricane force winds, was blown off course and struck the mammoth Sunshine Skyway Bridge, collapsing its center span and tragically claiming 35 innocent lives.  Not a decade has passed that Steve has not left an indelible mark. In 2010, confronted by one of the largest environmental catastrophes in history, then-Governor Charlie Crist appointed him as Special Counsel regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster and its aftermath. Yerrid gave his time, costs, and efforts for nearly a year to the people of Florida as a public service. As a result, The Florida Justice Association presented him with the Outstanding Pro Bono Award, a special recognition given only every several years. Yerrid also was retained by the City of Tampa to hold BP responsible for the economic damages it sustained as a result of that disaster. He successfully obtained a $27.5 million settlement in July 2015. It was the largest recovery paid to any municipality by British Petroleum. In the 1990's, as the youngest lawyer appointed by the late Governor Lawton Chiles to an 11-member “Dream Team” of private lawyers, Steve undertook a leading role in Florida's landmark lawsuit against the previously unbeaten cigarette industry. The case resulted in the biggest monetary settlement that had occurred in U.S. history, ultimately topping $17 billion. In addition, he and the Dream Team members succeeded in obtaining unprecedented advertising concessions that permanently prevented marketing aimed at children, eliminated cigarette billboards, vending machines, Joe Camel, the Marlboro Man, and established youth tobacco prevention programs across the United States. As a result of his success, tenacity and integrity, Steve has long been sought out to take on important and precedent-setting cases. He was honored to be appointed as Special Counsel to the Office of the Chief Judge (13th Judicial Circuit) and the Florida Conference of Circuit Judges. In representing Florida's entire judiciary, he successfully argued before the Florida Supreme Court and protected state judges and staff from public disclosure of confidential records and internal communications within the court system. Yerrid is a lifetime member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates, an “invitation only” organization whose membership consists of the top 100 trial lawyers in the United States. He is a past recipient of the Perry Nichols Award, bestowed by the Florida Justice Association (FJA) as its highest honor in recognition of a lifelong pursuit of justice, and in 2013, he received the Excalibur Award for exemplifying leadership and commitment at the highest level of Florida's civil justice system, an honor bestowed on only four Florida trial lawyers. In 2016, he was voted into the National Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame. Steve also is the recipient of several FJA Eagle Awards (Gold, Silver and Crystal), including recognition as the first donor to achieve the $1 million-dollar-level of giving to the FJA's educational efforts designed to protect and improve the American system of justice; currently serves as a Distinguished Fellow in the FJA; has been named Top Lawyer in the Nation by Lawyers USA; was selected by the National Law Journal as a top ten litigator; honored by the American Board of Trial Advocates a Diplomate as well as Trial Lawyer of the Year (Tampa Bay); and the recipient of numerous other honors and recognitions through his career too numerous to specifically reference. He has been continuously listed in Best Lawyer in America over the last five decades. Steve Yerrid, a Georgetown University Law Center graduate has long been one of the country's top catastrophic injury and wrongful death trial attorneys, having secured over 300 verdicts and settlements of $1 million or more.  This year the jury awarded $15 million in damages to each parent for mental anguish, plus burial expenses of $7,502.00. The verdict total was $30,007,502.00.  In 2006 - A $217 million verdict was obtained for the client and his family. It is the largest medical malpractice verdict in Florida's history, and the top national jury verdict of its kind in 2006.  1990s, Mr. Yerrid was selected by the late Gov. Lawton Chiles as the youngest member of the 11-member “Dream Team” of private trial lawyers. He took a leading role in Florida's landmark lawsuit against the previously unbeaten cigarette industry. The case resulted in the biggest monetary settlement in the nation's history at the time, ultimately topping $17 billion.  The mantra that everyone should have a shot at happiness, success and living the American dream led to the formation of The Yerrid Foundation almost four decades ago.   The self-funded family foundation has made significant donations to more than 700 causes and charitable organizations locally, nationally, and even internationally, with an emphasis on children's issues, pediatric cancer research, the welfare of veterans, and domestic abuse victims.

« Le gouvernement ouvre la chasse aux contrats léonins », titre Seneplus, qui parle d'une « démarche audacieuse ». Le Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko vient de créer une commission chargée d'examiner les contrats signés par l'État avec des compagnies étrangères. Seneplus parle d'une « commission d'élite composée des meilleurs experts du pays ». Leur mission, écrit le site d'information : « traquer les déséquilibres, débusquer les failles juridiques et redonner au Sénégal la place qui lui revient dans les partenariats économiques », notamment dans le secteur pétrolier et gazier, précise Jeune Afrique. Qui ajoute que la commission est « attendue principalement dans les dossiers Woodside – qui exploite le bloc pétrolier de Sangomar, à 100 kilomètres au sud de Dakar – et British Petroleum – qui opère le champ gazier de GTA, partagé avec la Mauritanie au nord du pays ». « Il y a beaucoup à revoir et beaucoup à récupérer pour le compte du Sénégal », assure Ousmane Sonko.La Tribune du Sahel rappelle qu'il s'agissait d'une promesse de campagne du duo Bassirou Diomaye Faye-Ousmane Sonko, qui ont remporté la présidentielle en mars dernier. Mais « alors que certains saluent cette initiative pour plus de justice économique, d'autres craignent des conséquences désastreuses pour l'économie du pays », écrit le quotidien malien, qui note d'ailleurs que côté gouvernement, « la prudence est de mise ». Car, estime La Tribune, « on ne joue pas impunément avec des accords internationaux qui, même s'ils sont imparfaits, ont le mérite d'exister et de stabiliser des relations économiques souvent fragiles ». Bref, écrit le quotidien, « le défi est de taille : il s'agit non seulement de faire mieux, mais aussi de ne pas tout casser en chemin ».À lire aussiLe Sénégal met en place une commission pour réexaminer les contrats stratégiques signés par l'ÉtatEmbouteillages pour le Grand MagalSénégal toujours, vendredi 23 aout se tiendront les célébrations religieuses du Grand Magal à Touba. Et Walf Quotidien se penche sur « le défi de la mobilité » : l'arrivée en nombre des pèlerins commence à occasionner des embouteillages sur les axes menant à la cité religieuse. Voitures particulières, bus, charrettes… Habitants et visiteurs plaident pour la construction de ponts et d'autres infrastructures qui pourraient aider à désengorger les routes pendant le Magal.Autre problème, la hausse des prix : les tarifs, selon les voyageurs, ont déjà doublé, voire triplé, et ils pourraient quintupler dans les prochaines heures. Pour le moment, on en est à 1 000 francs CFA à l'aller comme au retour, écrit Walf Quotidien. Et puis il y a la sécurité : Dakar Matin rappelle que le Khalife général des mourides a appelé les conducteurs et usagers de la route à faire preuve de prudence, « l'affluence des fidèles étant souvent accompagnée de tragédies sur les routes, avec de nombreux accidents entraînant des pertes en vies humaines ».À lire aussiSénégal: le président Faye à Touba en pleins préparatifs pour le MagalL'asile politique en France pour un ex-ministre nigérien ?Selon Jeune Afrique, Rhissa Ag Boula a obtenu l'asile politique en France. Ce vétéran des rébellions touarègues, ex-ministre d'État, est en exil depuis le coup d'État du 26 juillet 2023. L'hebdomadaire affirme qu'il avait déposé une demande d'asile devant l'Office français de protection des réfugiés et apatrides (Ofpra), expliquant qu'il lui était impossible de rentrer au Niger sous peine d'être arrêté par les nouvelles autorités, la junte dirigée par le général Abdourahamane Tiani. Selon Jeune Afrique, l'Ofpra lui aurait reconnu le statut de réfugié le 31 juillet dernier.Contacté par RFI, Rhissa Ag Boula nie ces affirmations de Jeune Afrique.Au Mali, la rentrée des classes s'annonce difficileAu Mali, le Premier ministre Choguel Maïga veut suspendre les subventions allouées aux écoles catholiques. Une décision, écrit Bamada.net, qu'il justifie par « des principes de laïcité et d'égalité, inscrits dans la nouvelle constitution ». Dans les faits, écrit Maliweb, « au Mali, les écoles catholiques sont reconnues d'utilité publique depuis 1960. Ce faisant, l'État accordait une subvention à hauteur de 80 % des salaires des enseignants, sur la base d'une convention avec l'Église catholique » datant de 1972. Cette subvention serait suspendue à partir de janvier prochain. Et l'État, précise Maliweb, n'a jusque-là pas proposé une solution alternative pour la prise en charge des milliers d'élèves et des 1 613 enseignants de ces écoles « réputées pour leur excellence dans le travail », rappelle Maliweb.Conséquence, écrit Mali Actu : les évêques du pays menacent de fermer ces écoles dès septembre si aucune solution n'est trouvée. Une situation délicate pour le gouvernement à quelques semaines seulement de la rentrée scolaire, écrit Bamada.net. Les parents vivent eux dans « l'angoisse et la crainte », Maliweb est allé les interroger, certains proposent même aux établissements catholiques de trouver un arrangement si le gouvernement ne revient pas sur sa décision : « nous serons prêts à accepter une augmentation des frais de scolarité ». « Face à cette crise », écrit Mali Actu, « le gouvernement malien se trouve confronté à un dilemme : comment concilier ses engagements en matière de laïcité avec la nécessité de garantir l'accès à l'éducation pour tous ? »À lire aussi«Au Mali, Niger et Burkina, à cause de l'insécurité, les écoles ferment plus qu'elles ne rouvrent»

« Le gouvernement ouvre la chasse aux contrats léonins », titre Seneplus, qui parle d'une « démarche audacieuse ». Le Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko vient de créer une commission chargée d'examiner les contrats signés par l'État avec des compagnies étrangères. Seneplus parle d'une « commission d'élite composée des meilleurs experts du pays ». Leur mission, écrit le site d'information : « traquer les déséquilibres, débusquer les failles juridiques et redonner au Sénégal la place qui lui revient dans les partenariats économiques », notamment dans le secteur pétrolier et gazier, précise Jeune Afrique. Qui ajoute que la commission est « attendue principalement dans les dossiers Woodside – qui exploite le bloc pétrolier de Sangomar, à 100 kilomètres au sud de Dakar – et British Petroleum – qui opère le champ gazier de GTA, partagé avec la Mauritanie au nord du pays ». « Il y a beaucoup à revoir et beaucoup à récupérer pour le compte du Sénégal », assure Ousmane Sonko.La Tribune du Sahel rappelle qu'il s'agissait d'une promesse de campagne du duo Bassirou Diomaye Faye-Ousmane Sonko, qui ont remporté la présidentielle en mars dernier. Mais « alors que certains saluent cette initiative pour plus de justice économique, d'autres craignent des conséquences désastreuses pour l'économie du pays », écrit le quotidien malien, qui note d'ailleurs que côté gouvernement, « la prudence est de mise ». Car, estime La Tribune, « on ne joue pas impunément avec des accords internationaux qui, même s'ils sont imparfaits, ont le mérite d'exister et de stabiliser des relations économiques souvent fragiles ». Bref, écrit le quotidien, « le défi est de taille : il s'agit non seulement de faire mieux, mais aussi de ne pas tout casser en chemin ».À lire aussiLe Sénégal met en place une commission pour réexaminer les contrats stratégiques signés par l'ÉtatEmbouteillages pour le Grand MagalSénégal toujours, vendredi 23 aout se tiendront les célébrations religieuses du Grand Magal à Touba. Et Walf Quotidien se penche sur « le défi de la mobilité » : l'arrivée en nombre des pèlerins commence à occasionner des embouteillages sur les axes menant à la cité religieuse. Voitures particulières, bus, charrettes… Habitants et visiteurs plaident pour la construction de ponts et d'autres infrastructures qui pourraient aider à désengorger les routes pendant le Magal.Autre problème, la hausse des prix : les tarifs, selon les voyageurs, ont déjà doublé, voire triplé, et ils pourraient quintupler dans les prochaines heures. Pour le moment, on en est à 1 000 francs CFA à l'aller comme au retour, écrit Walf Quotidien. Et puis il y a la sécurité : Dakar Matin rappelle que le Khalife général des mourides a appelé les conducteurs et usagers de la route à faire preuve de prudence, « l'affluence des fidèles étant souvent accompagnée de tragédies sur les routes, avec de nombreux accidents entraînant des pertes en vies humaines ».À lire aussiSénégal: le président Faye à Touba en pleins préparatifs pour le MagalL'asile politique en France pour un ex-ministre nigérien ?Selon Jeune Afrique, Rhissa Ag Boula a obtenu l'asile politique en France. Ce vétéran des rébellions touarègues, ex-ministre d'État, est en exil depuis le coup d'État du 26 juillet 2023. L'hebdomadaire affirme qu'il avait déposé une demande d'asile devant l'Office français de protection des réfugiés et apatrides (Ofpra), expliquant qu'il lui était impossible de rentrer au Niger sous peine d'être arrêté par les nouvelles autorités, la junte dirigée par le général Abdourahamane Tiani. Selon Jeune Afrique, l'Ofpra lui aurait reconnu le statut de réfugié le 31 juillet dernier.Contacté par RFI, Rhissa Ag Boula nie ces affirmations de Jeune Afrique.Au Mali, la rentrée des classes s'annonce difficileAu Mali, le Premier ministre Choguel Maïga veut suspendre les subventions allouées aux écoles catholiques. Une décision, écrit Bamada.net, qu'il justifie par « des principes de laïcité et d'égalité, inscrits dans la nouvelle constitution ». Dans les faits, écrit Maliweb, « au Mali, les écoles catholiques sont reconnues d'utilité publique depuis 1960. Ce faisant, l'État accordait une subvention à hauteur de 80 % des salaires des enseignants, sur la base d'une convention avec l'Église catholique » datant de 1972. Cette subvention serait suspendue à partir de janvier prochain. Et l'État, précise Maliweb, n'a jusque-là pas proposé une solution alternative pour la prise en charge des milliers d'élèves et des 1 613 enseignants de ces écoles « réputées pour leur excellence dans le travail », rappelle Maliweb.Conséquence, écrit Mali Actu : les évêques du pays menacent de fermer ces écoles dès septembre si aucune solution n'est trouvée. Une situation délicate pour le gouvernement à quelques semaines seulement de la rentrée scolaire, écrit Bamada.net. Les parents vivent eux dans « l'angoisse et la crainte », Maliweb est allé les interroger, certains proposent même aux établissements catholiques de trouver un arrangement si le gouvernement ne revient pas sur sa décision : « nous serons prêts à accepter une augmentation des frais de scolarité ». « Face à cette crise », écrit Mali Actu, « le gouvernement malien se trouve confronté à un dilemme : comment concilier ses engagements en matière de laïcité avec la nécessité de garantir l'accès à l'éducation pour tous ? »À lire aussi«Au Mali, Niger et Burkina, à cause de l'insécurité, les écoles ferment plus qu'elles ne rouvrent»

Welcome to Paranormal Spectrum, where we illuminate the enigmatic corners of the supernatural world. I'm your host, Barnaby Jones, and today we have a very special guest joining us:Dr. C. Michael Scroggins has over 40 years in the R&D, Electrical and Project Management Engineering field. Dr. Scroggins has worked in R&D for companies such as British Petroleum, Union Carbide and as a private consultant for emerging technologies and new prototype equipment designer. For Baptist Memorial Hospital System as the Bio-Med Director and System IT Installation Manager, General Services Administration as a Project Director for Presidential Libraries, Power Generation Designer, and over saw the program for monitoring and lowering power usage in all Federal Building in the United States. Currently Dr. Scroggins is a Research Scientist/Senior Electrical Engineer for Deepwater power Distribution Systems for BP. Recently he worked as a Senior Engineer in the automobile and in R&D for a building materials production company. Currently Dr. Scroggins is the Chief Technology Officer for CMS Emerging Technologies, LLC a female veteran owned small business consulting Technologies Company. He is involved in cutting edge Research and Development, working with the separation of subatomic molecular particles to control molecular combinations in their simplest form. Most recently working with the development of energy capturing CNT (Carbon Nanotube) enhanced paint and control system to augment hybrid and electric automobile battery power generation and new motor technologies that increase torque and lower operating costs by up to 30%. In addition to the above technologies, has developed systems to augment the growth and longevity of plants and the microbial counts in the soil. Over the past twenty five years Dr. Scroggins has developed patents for monitoring molecular combinations within the human body to detect early signs of anomalies at early stages within the human body. This coupled with the development and interpretation of cellular reactions to specific forms of excitation has allowed a paradigm shift in the recognition of how the human body reacts to daily stimuli. He holds patents on several areas including: “Medical Diagnostic Tool based upon Non-Destructive Determination of the Material Composition of Internal Organs and Tissues” – “Integral Enhancement of Organic and Inorganic Matters Using Specific Tonal and Vibrational Levels” – “Orbital Motor and Generator” just to mention a few. The research in these areas has opened pathways into understanding how the natural events in molecular combinations affect every aspect within the human body and the world around us. Dr. Scroggins has partnered in the research of adult stem cell activation process to allow the use of the individuals self-produced stem cells to combat the breakdown of the individual's cellular structures. Working with Dr. Larry Farwell and Dr. Janet Angel to further the work Dr. Farwell has done in brainwave interaction and interpretation and Dr. Angel's work in environmentally safe oil eating bacteria. Dr. Scroggins currently working with Amelia Vogler (Your Healing Space) Cyndi Dale (President of Life Systems Services) and John Inmon (noted musician and Sound production Guru) on Universal Resonance sound, body and mind frequency alignment. Dr. Scroggins holds degrees in Electronic Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Masters in Engineering Project Management and Computer Technology Management with PhD's in Theology, Metaphysics and currently completing PhD's in Genetic Anthropology and Cosmology. Dr. Scroggins is affiliated with Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) as a Global Chartered Engineer and recognized as Fellow and Subject Matter Expert in the field of Society of Underwater Technology (SUT) as a Chair person for Subsea Power Distribution Systems and deployment applications.Click that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones on the Paranormal Spectrum every Thursday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 10am Central – 8am Pacific and 11am Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have twelve different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORK.To find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

Charli has treat for you this week listeners as Heather Cykoski joins the pod. Heather Cykoski, Senior Vice President, Industrial and Process Automation, Member of the Executive Leadership Team, leads the Industrial Automation business in North America to be our customer's digital and automation partner for sustainability and resiliency. A passionate global business leader with 25 years of international experience leading multi-divisional, multi-cultural teams across the energy value chain, Heather brings a strong track record of excellence in both business and leadership. She began her career at the Foxboro Company in 1998, as a member of the Professional Leadership Program, with roles in engineering and business development.Starting in 2005, she held several leadership roles at ABB in marketing, sales, and strategic investments. Joining as North American Manager for British Petroleum and Shell in 2007, Vice President, Group Accounts, working with The Dow Chemical Company, successfully executing chemical plants and new investments in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America. In 2010, she led ABB's partnership with Dow Chemical and Saudi Aramco's joint venture in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia. A partner from concept through lifecycle. In 2012, she managed Group Strategic Project investments including East Africa's liquid natural gas and North America's gulf coast chemical and liquid natural gas investments. Most recently, leading ABB's global Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Industry business. In August 2023, Heather returned to Schneider Electric with a clear mandate to be an “impact maker” in energy transition, harnessing the full portfolio and strength of our company, AVEVA, and strategic partnerships. In addition to her professional experience, Heather is deeply involved in the community and is a fierce advocate of women in STEM. She serves on the Board of Directors of Fluitron and the World of Affairs Council. She has been honored with the Gamechangers Progress Champion Award in 2022 and 2023; WeQual Americas Leadership Excellence Award in 2021 and named a Global Leader of Influence, World Affairs in 2021; 10 Most Influential Women in Technology 2020 and a member of the Global Women's Forum for Economy & Society, Paris France. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution from the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University and IMD's Executive Leadership from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland. Read up at EmpoweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC in Atlanta this November!Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com 

« Je suis porteur d'un panafricanisme de gauche », a déclaré le nouveau président sénégalais après l'annonce de sa victoire lundi 25 mars. Avec Bassirou Diomaye Faye au pouvoir, qu'est-ce qui va changer entre le Sénégal et ses voisins d'Afrique de l'Ouest d'un côté, entre le Sénégal et la France de l'autre côté ? Le chercheur sénégalais Pape Ibrahima Kane est un spécialiste des questions régionales en Afrique. Pour lui, cette alternance au Sénégal permet d'espérer un retour du Mali, du Burkina et du Niger dans la Cédéao.  RFI : Dans les quatre-vingts pages du projet de Bassirou Diomaye Faye, le mot souveraineté apparaît 18 fois. Sur le plan économique d'abord, quelles sont les conquêtes de souveraineté que vise le nouveau président ?Pape Ibrahima Kane : Mais je pense que la première souveraineté qu'il veut conquérir, c'est la souveraineté de l'État sur ses ressources naturelles. On a le gaz, on a le pétrole. Il dit vouloir renégocier les contrats. Et on a aussi les phosphates, on a le zircon. L'agenda est vraiment de faire en sorte que le Sénégalais puisse jouir le maximum possible des ressources naturelles qui se trouvent sur son territoire.Alors, dans le domaine du gaz et du pétrole offshore, le président sortant, Macky Sall, affirme que l'État sénégalais est déjà majoritaire dans tous ses contrats avec les compagnies internationales comme British Petroleum et la compagnie américaine Kosmos Energy. Qu'est ce qui va changer, demain, avec le nouveau président ?Mais, ces contrats-là, Macky Sall a dit que le Sénégal était majoritaire, mais on attend de voir. Il n'y a pas l'information qui permet de vérifier tout cela. En plus, dans certains domaines, on partage le pétrole et le gaz avec un voisin, la Mauritanie, et l'on sait que les négociations ont été très rudes avec certaines compagnies comme BP, et peut-être que cette nouvelle présidence va nous permettre d'en savoir plus sur le dossier. Et comme eux-mêmes, ils disent qu'ils vont vouloir renégocier des contrats qu'ils considèrent comme léonins, on va certainement voir quel va être leur marge de manœuvre pour renégocier tous ces contrats.Dans le domaine de la pêche, le nouveau président veut revoir les permis accordés aux acteurs étrangers. Qu'est-ce qu'il peut faire de ce côté-là ?Ah là, il peut faire beaucoup de choses parce que beaucoup de ces contrats en réalité ont été octroyés à des Sénégalais qui les ont après sous-loués à des compagnies chinoises, en tout cas asiatiques de façon générale. Là, l'État a la possibilité en constatant que ce n'est pas celui qui a signé le contrat qui en est l'exécutant et donc peut remettre en cause beaucoup de ces contrats. D'autant plus que beaucoup de pêcheurs sénégalais se plaignent de la raréfaction du poisson à cause de ces compagnies qui disposent de matériel hautement sophistiqué. Donc, si l'État veut satisfaire, en tout cas, les demandes de ces dizaines de milliers de pêcheurs, il faudra faire quelque chose dans ce domaine. Et je pense que c'est possible pour le gouvernement de remettre un peu d'ordre dans ce secteur-là.Sur le plan politique, « il faut sortir du néocolonialisme », disent les nouveaux dirigeants du Sénégal. Quelles mesures pourraient prendre Dakar vis-à-vis de Paris ?Certainement, la plus facile à réaliser, c'est peut-être de demander la fermeture des bases militaires qui sont, Sonko l'a rappelé plusieurs fois, qui sont vraiment l'exemple de présence néocoloniale sur le territoire sénégalais. Et je pense également aux accords de défense, vouloir les renégocier et faire en sorte que le Sénégal ne soit plus dépendant de ses relations avec la France lorsqu'il s'agit de sécurité. Je dois même ajouter que [les nouveaux dirigeants du Sénégal] insistent sur la France, mais le Sénégal a aussi signé des accords avec les Américains. Vont-ils renégocier ces accords-là ? Vont-ils demander à la petite unité des forces américaines qui se trouve à l'aéroport de Yoff de quitter le territoire ? Ça, les semaines à venir nous diront ce que les autorités vont décider.Donc, il faut s'attendre au départ des militaires français qui sont à Dakar depuis l'indépendance depuis 1960 ?Certainement et la fermeture des deux grandes bases qui se trouvent à Dakar, la base maritime qui se trouve au port de Dakar et peut-être ce qu'on appelle les éléments français de Dakar, qui se trouvent à Ouakam. Ça, je pense, d'un point de vue symbolique, ça va montrer que l'État a commencé à agir dans la reprise de la souveraineté sénégalaise sans beaucoup de conséquences, parce que les Français, eux-mêmes, sont en train de réfléchir sur leur présence militaire sur le continent et donc ça peut aller très vite.Le 15 mars dernier, en conférence de presse, Ousmane Sonko a déclaré : « Il y a un problème avec le franc CFA, cette monnaie ne colle pas avec nos impératifs de développement. 90% des pays du monde ont leur monnaie et ils s'en sortent. » Est-ce qu'on va, Pape Ibrahima Kane, vers une sortie rapide du Sénégal du franc CFA ?Je ne suis pas sûr que la sortie sera rapide parce que, hier [lundi 25 mars], en conférence de presse, le nouveau président a précisé sa pensée en disant que, oui, la monnaie est un élément important de la souveraineté économique, mais que le Sénégal avait déjà pris un certain nombre d'engagements, notamment au niveau de la Cédéao pour la création de l'Eco, qui est la monnaie sous-régionale. Il dit engager les dialogues avec la Cédéao et les autres États pour accélérer le processus de la mise en place de cette monnaie. C'est seulement si ce processus-là est lent ou s'il n'aboutit pas que le Sénégal va envisager la création de sa propre monnaie. Donc, vous voyez que déjà, de ce point de vue-là, il y a un peu plus de réalisme dans le discours. Mais ce que je peux ajouter, c'est que le fait que le Sénégal remette en cause la monnaie CFA, cela veut dire que ça isole davantage la Côte d'Ivoire qui, avec le Sénégal, étaient les deux pays qui vraiment faisaient tout pour que les États continuent à utiliser le CFA. Et donc, si le Sénégal bascule, ça veut dire que les jours du franc CFA sont comptés. Peut-être d'ici un an, un an et demi, on verra plus clair là-dedans.Depuis la naissance du franc CFA, le Sénégal abrite le siège de la Banque centrale de cette monnaie, à savoir la BCEAO. Alors, si demain l'Afrique de l'Ouest crée une nouvelle monnaie commune comme l'Eco, est-ce que le Sénégal ne va pas devoir laisser partir la future Banque centrale qui pourrait déménager naturellement vers le pays poids lourds de cette future monnaie, à savoir le Nigeria ?Oh, ça, c'est peut-être les négociations qui nous le diront. Peut-être que le Sénégal va perdre le siège de la Banque centrale, mais peut-être qu'il va, en contrepartie, obtenir des positions, pourquoi pas gouverneur de cette banque. De toute façon, à partir de l'instant où on mettra en place cet Eco, ce sont les économies les plus puissantes de la région qui vont nécessairement imposer leurs vues et leurs stratégies. Et là, de ce point de vue-là, il y a la Côte d'Ivoire, il y a le Ghana et le Nigeria qui vont jouer les grands rôles. Mais le fait qu'on ait un bâtiment de la Banque centrale aussi immense à Dakar, qui abrite le siège de la BCEAO, le Sénégal pourrait éventuellement bénéficier de certains avantages au niveau du partage des responsabilités dans cette nouvelle monnaie.Alors, s'il y a un pays qui doit se réjouir particulièrement de la victoire de Bassirou Diomaye Faye, c'est le Mali. On se souvient du soutien public qu'Ousmane Sonko a apporté plusieurs fois au régime militaire d'Assimi Goïta. À l'heure où le Mali annonce son départ de la Cédéao, est-ce que le nouveau chef d'État sénégalais ne va pas essayer de retenir son ami malien dans la Cédéao à laquelle il semble tenir, lui, Bassirou Diomaye Faye ?Tout à fait, je pense que c'est cette démarche qui va être déclenchée. Hier, Bassirou Diomaye Faye a réitéré l'ancrage du Sénégal dans la Cédéao, a réitéré le panafricanisme de la politique étrangère sénégalaise et, surtout, il a insisté sur l'intégration au niveau sous-régional dans le cadre de la Cédéao. Le Pastef, de façon générale, n'a pas seulement des amis au Mali, il a aussi des amis au Burkina Faso. Et j'espère que le président Diomaye Faye va vraiment utiliser tous ses atouts en matière de diplomatie pour ramener ces deux pays, plus le Niger, à la maison, parce que c'est important que, nous tous, nous partions ensemble vers cette intégration-là. Et je pense qu'il a, surtout avec le Mali, des arguments assez massues à mettre en exergue parce que le plus grand partenaire du Mali, c'est le Sénégal, et cela peut aider à vraiment faciliter le dialogue pour un retour de ces pays-là dans la maison-mère, d'autant que Bassirou Diomaye Faye a insisté sur une réforme de la Cédéao.Oui, parce qu'il veut donner plus de pouvoir aux parlementaires et aux juges de la Cédéao, c'est ça ?Tout à fait, pas seulement aux parlementaires, aux juges de la Cédéao, mais il veut aussi rendre la commission de la Cédéao beaucoup plus fonctionnelle, capable de bien faire fonctionner la maison de manière plus efficace pour le bénéfice et des populations et des États parties.Et la Russie, est-ce qu'il faut s'attendre à un renversement d'alliance et au remplacement de la France par la Russie comme partenaire privilégié du Sénégal ?Je ne le pense pas. Le Sénégal a déjà d'excellents rapports avec la Russie. Beaucoup ne le savent pas, mais la Russie est l'un des grands partenaires commerciaux du Sénégal. Nous importons pratiquement [tout] notre blé de la Russie, nous achetons de l'armement militaire à la Russie. Donc, je ne vois pas, parce qu'il y a eu changement de personnes à la tête de l'État sénégalais, que le Sénégal fasse ce « shift »-là pour aller vers la Russie. Et cela irait même à l'encontre de l'idée qu'il défend, de l'idée de souveraineté, parce que la souveraineté, ça veut dire « on prend en charge son propre destin, on n'est pas à la remorque d'autres pays, aussi puissants soient-ils ». Et mon avis personnel est que, dans le domaine de la diplomatie, il y aura une continuité parce que l'héritage que lui laissent le président Macky Sall et les anciens présidents est un héritage qu'il faudra vraiment renforcer. Le Sénégal est un petit pays, mais diplomatiquement un pays très fort, un pays vraiment respecté en Afrique. Je pense que le nouveau président gagnerait plus à utiliser le personnel diplomatique qui est là, à continuer dans le cadre de la diplomatie, dont les lignes ont été tracées par ses prédécesseurs pour davantage mieux placer le Sénégal dans le concert des nations. Juste un dernier point que je soulignerai à ce niveau-là, la diplomatie sénégalaise a toujours été faible dans nos rapports avec nos voisins. Nous avons toujours eu des problèmes avec nos voisins, que ce soit la Mauritanie, la Gambie, la Guinée-Bissau, avant l'arrivée de Macky Sall, et la Guinée Conakry. De ce point de vue-là, je pense qu'il a beaucoup d'efforts à faire, d'autant plus qu'il n'est pas bien connu, il ne connaît pas ces chefs d'État, et ce sont ces rapports-là qui peuvent vraiment renforcer les liens entre le Sénégal et ses voisins. Quand on est en paix avec ses voisins, on peut envisager le panafricanisme, on peut envisager le renforcement de la Cédéao, mais si ça ne l'est pas, ça va être difficile pour lui de vraiment mener une politique diplomatique digne de ce nom.Il y a deux ans, lors de l'invasion de l'Ukraine par la Russie, le Sénégal s'est abstenu lors des votes à l'ONU. Est-ce que vous vous attendez à un changement de position ?Non, je ne pense pas que le Sénégal de ce point de vue-là va changer de position parce que, justement, on a une diplomatie qui est très respectée. Vous avez parlé de cette décision d'abstention, c'était lié au fait que le Sénégal avait justement beaucoup de rapports économiques avec la Russie et il ne voulait pas s'aliéner ses relations économiques-là, et il a pris le parti de s'abstenir et même de faire en sorte que les États africains refusent de prendre position dans ce conflit-là. Le non-alignement du Sénégal, je ne pense pas que ça soit quelque chose qui va être revisité par le nouveau gouvernement. Parce que, tout à l'heure, on en a parlé, il y a quand même au moins un ou deux dossiers importants à gérer rapidement comme le dossier du retour des pays de l'AES à la maison-mère, et ça, si on ne peut pas agir dans ce domaine-là en prenant des positions plus ou moins radicales, ça n'arrange ni les uns ni les autres.Est-ce que ces grandes questions, comme l'éventuel retour de l'Alliance des États du Sahel (AES) dans la maison Cédéao et la question du franc CFA, est-ce que toutes ces questions seront gérées plutôt par Bassirou Diomaye Faye ou plutôt par Ousmane Sonko ?Ah ! Le président de la République au Sénégal, d'après la Constitution, c'est lui qui détermine la politique étrangère du pays. Je pense que la direction de la diplomatie restera entre les mains du président de la République et lui seul.Et quel rôle jouera Ousmane Sonko à l'avenir, à votre avis ?Ça va se déterminer, je pense, à partir d'octobre, novembre, au moment où on aura une nouvelle Assemblée nationale, peut-être que Sonko pourrait valablement trouver sa place en tant que président de l'Assemblée nationale ou en tout cas jouer un rôle déterminant dans ce domaine. Peut-être bien aussi qu'on pourrait le nommer Premier ministre. Il y a toutes ces possibilités-là qui s'offrent. Je ne pense pas, avec l'expérience que le Sénégal a vécu en 1962, que l'on soit dans une dynamique de dyarchie à la tête de l'État.Vous pensez au conflit entre Senghor et Mamadou Dia ?Exactement, et ça, ça a laissé beaucoup de traces dans la vie politique sénégalaise et je suis sûr qu'ils ne vont pas répéter ces erreurs-là.À lire aussiPrésidentielle au Sénégal: décryptage de la victoire de Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Hayagreeva "Huggy" Rao, professor at Stanford University, is the author of several bestselling books, including his most recent, with co-author Bob Sutton, The Friction Project. His books have been covered in the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Inc. Magazine, Amazon, Forbes, and Washington Post among others. Huggy has also consulted with organizations such as British Petroleum, CEMEX, General Electric, IBM, Mass Mutual, American Cancer Society, the FBI and CIA. In this episode we discuss the following: Whether leaders are wasting others' time or underestimating coordination problems, they are creating bad friction that leads people to say things like, “After pouring myself into my BS work each day, I only have scraps of myself for my family.” Not all friction is bad. Creating friction for the Oakland Police Department led to less African Americans and Latinos being unjustly stopped. A leader has two primary jobs: remove obstacles that infuriate. And insert obstacles that educate. Follow Huggy X: https://twitter.com/huggyrao LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayagreevarao/ Website: https://huggyrao.com/ The Friction Project Book: https://amzn.to/48BVX3I Follow Me: X: https://twitter.com/nate_meikle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natemeikle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_meikle/ Website: https://natemeikle.com

durée : 00:03:07 - Les histoires du monde - par : Anthony BELLANGER - Le British Museum vient d'annoncer un partenariat de 10 ans avec le géant pétrolier et gazier BP avec un chèque de 50 millions de £ à la clé. Une annonce qui ne passe pas du tout auprès des militants écolos.

durée : 00:03:07 - Les histoires du monde - par : Anthony BELLANGER - Le British Museum vient d'annoncer un partenariat de 10 ans avec le géant pétrolier et gazier BP avec un chèque de 50 millions de £ à la clé. Une annonce qui ne passe pas du tout auprès des militants écolos.

El gobernador Greg Abbott promulgó nuevas leyes que destinan nuevos fondos para el muro fronterizo y convierten en delito estatal el cruce por la frontera. Todos los detalles en este episodio. El servicio de Aduanas y protección fronteriza suspendió temporalmente las operaciones en los pasos ferroviarios internacionales de Eagle Pass y El Paso. Controversiales declaraciones de Donald Trump en contra de los inmigrantes.Nueva tragedia en uno de los refugios de migrantes en New York. Un menor de 5 años falleció en extrañas circunstancias.Ejército isarelí asegura que descubrieron el túnel más grande usado por Hamás.  

Tired of the same old HR-executive drama? As an executive, do you question whether you're getting enough value from your HR department? Do you feel HR isn't preparing your company for the future? CHROs are worried that your team is myriad in the past and not staying relevant or preparing for the future. Can your HR Business Partners convince managers to change and develop their leadership skills? Well, it's time to reinvent the relationship and unlock your team's true potential. In this episode, we dive into The common pitfalls of hiring and scaling, How to change mindsets and get others to embrace change. Results your HR function needs to achieve to demonstrate relevance to the business. Karan is an organizational strategist who is obsessed with up-leveling leadership capability and optimizing workforces to do their best work. After 18+ years of witnessing the chaos and trauma caused by bad HR and leadership actions within organizations, she ditched her comfy job as a corporate HR exec at Microsoft to found Shockingly Different Leadership. This global human capital professional services firm helps corporations execute business-critical People, Learning, Culture, and Organizational Effectiveness initiatives. Karan and the team of over 250 SDL consultants have worked with executive teams at companies such as Coca-Cola, Microsoft, British Petroleum, Major League Baseball, and the NFL. Listen in as Karan gives us an insider's look into how the world's most progressive companies scale their talent capabilities, source the perfect external consultants, lead organizational change initiatives, flex their business functions on demand, reduce costs, and better manage their human capital project spend.Connect with Karen Rhodes at https://www.shockinglydifferent.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shockinglydifferent/

Welcome back to Know Power, the podcast where we explore the latest developments and innovations in the world of renewable energy and power. In today's episode, we are diving into the fascinating world of energy storage solutions. Our guest, Robert Piconi, will take us on a journey through the clean energy transition, sharing insights on the deployment of renewable energy and the importance of power energy storage in countries like China. We'll uncover the role of gravity- and non-lithium-based technology in energy storage, and how companies like Energy Vault are spearheading the charge. Piconi will also shed light on the rapid growth of his company, the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and explore the increasing interest in clean energy and ESG investments. Along the way, we'll discover the crucial role of green hydrogen in the clean energy transition, and how it's being utilized to power cities during planned or unplanned shutdowns. So buckle up and get ready to expand your knowledge on the power of energy storage, in this enlightening episode of Know Power.Guest bio: Robert Piconi has had a fascinating journey in the energy industry. He began his career working for traditional and integrated oil companies, including the prominent Amaco before its merger with British Petroleum. Starting in the energy sector, Robert witnessed the mindset that prevailed at the time, with the belief that any problem could be solved as long as oil prices remained below $20 a barrel. However, his path took an unexpected turn, leading him back to the world of renewable energy. Throughout his career, Robert has seen the industry undergo significant changes. He experienced the transition from a heavily fossil fuel-centric approach to a growing emphasis on renewable sources. This shift sparked his interest, and he recognized the potential for renewable energy to make a lasting impact. Today, with oil prices soaring above $90 a barrel, Robert's decision to venture into the renewable energy sector has proved prescient. His unique journey highlights his adaptability and forward-thinking nature. He has exemplified the ability to navigate through evolving landscapes and find opportunities for growth. Robert's experiences in both traditional and renewable energy sectors have given him a well-rounded perspective, making him a valuable asset in today's ever-changing and environmentally conscious world. As the energy industry continues to evolve, Robert is dedicated to driving change and contributing to a sustainable future.[00:02:11] Robert's career evolution to date[00:04:00] Urgency, economics, and sustainability[00:06:38] The carbon footprint of concrete fabrication[00:10:00] Struggles in light of COVID-19[00:14:09] 10% incentive for serving energy communities, 45X advanced manufacturing production credit, green hydrogen project with PG&E.[00:16:32] Innovations needed for power storage outside of lithium-ion[00:20:15] Quick market growth, investor support, and industry shifts[00:27:31] The state of R&D investment in new technology worldwide[00:30:04] Importance of carbon capture technology and decarbonization efforts[00:36:24] Global markets addressed with unique software-based technologies[00:40:44] How leadership impacts employee experience & company culture[00:42:56] An emphasis on inclusion and transparency[00:48:36] Natural gas used for multi-day power storage[00:50:52] Public utility approvals obtained for California project[00:53:17] “Microgrids” as backup for military bases and data centersLearn more and stay up to date at

Peter Russell is on the faculty of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, a fellow of The World Business Academy and The Findhorn Foundation, and an Honorary Member of The Club of Budapest, and President of Science and NonDuality.At Cambridge University (UK), he studied mathematics and theoretical physics. Then, as he became increasingly fascinated by the mysteries of the human mind he changed to experimental psychology. Pursuing this interest, he traveled to India to study meditation and eastern philosophy, and on his return took up the first research post ever offered in Britain on the psychology of meditation.He also has a post-graduate degree in computer science, and conducted some of the early work on 3-dimensional displays, presaging by some twenty years the advent of virtual reality. In the 1970s, he was one of the first people to introduce human potential seminars into the corporate field, and for twenty years ran programs for senior management on creativity, stress management, personal development, and sustainable development. Clients have included IBM, Apple, Digital, American Express, Barclays Bank, Swedish Telecom, ICI, Shell Oil and British Petroleum.In 1982 he coined the term "global brain" with his 1980s bestseller of the same name in which he predicted the Internet and the impact it would have. The Global Brain His other books include: The TM Technique, The Upanishads, The Brain Book, The Creative Manager, The Consciousness Revolution, Waking Up in Time, The Global Brain / The Awakening Earth, Seeds of Awakening, From Science to God, and his most recent Letting Go of Nothing.As one of the more revolutionary futurists Peter Russell has been a keynote speaker at many international conferences, in Europe, Japan and the USA. His multi-image shows and videos, The Global Brain and The White Hole in Time have won praise and prizes from around the world. In 1993 the environmental magazine Buzzworm voted Peter Russell "Eco-Philosopher Extraordinaire" of the year.His principal interest is the deeper, spiritual significance of the times we are passing through. His work seeks to distill the essence of the world's spiritual traditions and present it in ways relevant to the current times.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4858435/advertisement

Join host Abby Martinez as she sits down with Aditi Uppal, a seasoned marketer with a diverse career spanning from British Petroleum to her current role as Senior Director of Digital Marketing at Teradata. In this episode of Digital Marketing Master, Aditi shares her journey, emphasizing the importance of customer-centric marketing and the integration of technology and data in today's marketing landscape. Discover valuable insights into building connections with target audiences and the challenges and trends in data-driven marketing.

It is where Human and Earth Rights are the same. Walking into the property of Power and declaring your freedom. To walk across the property line of an Earth criminal like JPMorgan Chase or British Petroleum or Monsanto/Bayer is to enjoy a jolt of honesty. It feels like fresh mountain air. To walk across the racist part of the Senate, or the sexist part of sports or religion or health... These are the distortion fields of Consumerism in our lives, the inequality that crushes us, but then is defeated finally by our ability the protest with our bodies and souls. In this Earth Riot, listen to Angela Davis, Nina Simone and Tony Morrison.

Good News: Blue whale populations are nearing their pre-whaling levels, Link HERE. The Good Word: A wonderful reminder about savoring nature, from Henry David Thoreau! Good To Know: A startling fact about a really big volcano… Good News: The British Museum has severed ties with British Petroleum! Link HERE. Wonderful World: Explore the wonders of […]

About our guest, John Rush: John Rush was born in central Indiana in 1948. As a boy he produced stacks of drawings, built models and developed a love of machinery. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in industrial design, he worked as a machine tool designer and later a city planner. His passion for art eventually led him to Los Angeles to study illustration at Art Center College of Design. After graduating in 1975, he was recruited to work in a large Chicago art studio. In 1978, he moved to New York and became a freelance illustrator. His interest in history and mythology sparked extensive travel in Europe and working for such clients as National Geographic, U.S. National Parks Service and the History Channel. His illustrated version of Ivanhoe has been published by Chronicle Books. John's work has received awards from the Society of Illustrators, Graphis, Spectrum Illustration, Society of Publication Designers and The London Design Awards. His paintings and illustrations are included in many private and institutional collections, including the U.S. Department of the Interior, British Petroleum, U.S. Steel, Wells Fargo and the French National Government. He is presently working on a series of paintings and drawings based on Homer's epic The Odyssey. John now lives in Chicago and continues to divide his working life between painting, drawing and printmaking. Looking to learn more about illustration and fine art? Check out our online classes at https://visualartspassage.com Sign up for our upcoming Gallery Painting mentorship, Skill & Style for Gallery Artists here: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/skill-and-style-for-gallery-art/ Learn more about our Art Mentorships Illustration Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Fine Arts Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/commercial-gallery-art/ Character Design Mentorship Track: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

Today, Brad Rex shares the real reasons why executives hire consultants and coaches. He talks about his exciting career journey, which started at the Naval Academy, then to British Petroleum, and finally to Disney. He applied for a financial manager job at Disney and was one of 1400 candidates. Brad and I worked together at Disney and have been colleagues for many years. Brad had an unconventional start to his career after meeting his boss's boss while studying finance at college. He was offered an executive job at Disney and moved to Orlando, Florida, in 1994. During his twelve-and-a-half-year tenure, he worked in finance and strategic planning before taking over as leader of Epcot theme park on the week of 911, 2001. He was responsible for opening several attractions and expanding to the festivals until he left to take on a job with Hilton Grand Vacations. This job involved visiting their resorts in New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Hawaii, until the company was acquired by Blackstone. He is also the author of The Surpassing Life: Deep Personal Excellence. Today, Brad is the CEO of EHOME Counseling Group, a nationwide virtual mental health counseling business. His company had the idea of counseling people virtually before the pandemic and started by focusing on reducing veteran suicides. Now, they are in network with all the major insurance companies and have a major partnership with Wounded Warrior Project. In addition, they are now the primary mental health care provider for the US Olympic and Paralympic Team! Tune in to hear Brad's incredible journey and get the real reasons why executives hire consultants. Where to dive in: 0:02:39 Heading: Professional Conversation with Brad May, Former Disney and Hilton Grand Vacations Executive 0:04:44 Professional Experience of Brad Johnson, President and CEO of EHOME Counseling Group 0:06:19 Virtual Mental Health Counseling Company Overview 0:08:31 Celebrating Life Through Death Care: A Conversation with an Executive 0:11:58 Brad's Passion for Service and Redemption: Achieving Full Potential and Happiness 0:16:42 Combining Leadership Training and Compassion to Help Others Reach Their Full Potential 0:24:10 Leveraging Consultants and Coaches for Political Reasons 0:26:24 Benefits of Hiring a Consultant for a CEO 0:30:52 Finding the Right Consultant for Pricing Solutions 0:32:19 The Value of Independent Feedback for CEOs 0:35:12 The Value of Consulting for CEOs and Organizations 0:37:03 Stakeholder Management: The Value of a Consultant in Organizational Alignment 0:43:33 Executive Coaching: Adding Value to the Conversation 0:45:48 Leveraging Time Investment for Business Growth 0:48:05 Executive Coaching and Consulting 0:50:21 The Value of Outsourcing: Leveraging Expertise to Fill Gaps in Your Organization 0:55:03 Leveraging Consulting Expertise to Drive Business Growth 0:56:50 Maximizing Potential Through Leadership and Consulting 1:00:18 Strategic Thinking and Tactical Implementing: A Consultant's Perspective 1:02:29 Strategic Thinking and Targeting Specific CEOs and Companies 1:03:49 Leadership, Surpassing Life, and Consulting Coaches About the guest: Brad Rex is an accomplished senior executive and corporate officer with proven experience growing businesses and driving results in start-up, turnaround, expansion and multi-site situations. He has over 20 years of corporate experience in major multi-national companies including the Walt Disney Company, Hilton and British Petroleum, and led Disney's Epcot theme park after 9/11. He is a strategic and operational leader, having led strategic planning, finance and business development teams for these companies, as well as leading large operating units of over $500 million and $1 billion in revenue. He is a distinguished graduate of the United States Naval Academy and Harvard Business School, and was a nuclear submarine officer. He has 20 years of experience on major non-profit boards, and an extensive network of outstanding business leaders and support professionals. An industry visionary, Brad specializes in distressed and growth business opportunities. In a previous role, he implemented turn around planning resulting in revenue and EBITDA increases of 50%, and equity of 60%. Brad has roll-up and extensive acquisition experience, delivering rapid growth, such as a 70% increase in volume through six major acquisitions in one year. He drives high employee and customer satisfaction, with industry-leading customer service and employee satisfaction statistics above 80%. Brad is President and CEO of eHome Counseling Group, a company that is revolutionizing the behavioral healthcare industry by providing nationwide psychological counseling through metrics based virtual counseling services. About me: Betsy Jordyn is a Brand Positioning Strategist that helps consulting and coaching business owners clarify their brand positioning and messaging, create a website presence that positions them as sought-after experts, land clients with ease and integrity, and take their place as thought leaders and influencers in their niche. Her mission is to help consultants and coaches monetize their best-at strengths and authentic passions to make a bigger difference in the world. Check out her brand strategy, messaging, and design services at https://www.betsyjordyn.com Links: Download my one of my free resources to help you accelerate your success: https://www.betsyjordyn.com/downloads Learn more about my brand messaging and positioning services: https://www.betsyjordyn.com/services Schedule a consult call to talk about what you need to do to nail your messaging and rock your copy so you can stand out in the market and attract clients: https://betsyjordyn.com/schedule Related Blog, Video or Podcast Episode: The CURE for Burnout (Ep60) The Art of Figuring Things Out with Michelle Massman (Ep58) Overcoming Entrepreneurial Burnout with Rachelle Stone and Lori Smith (Ep57) The Disney Approach to Organizational Consulting with Harold Hill and Luis Marrero (Ep56) Top Power Skills Every Organizational Consultant Needs (Ep55) Top Solutions Every Consultant Ought To Know (Ep54) The Pair of Hands Trap: What Keeps Consultants From Strategic Client Partnership (Ep 53)

In this episode, Darren interviews Keith Gray, a former director of high-performance computing at British Petroleum. With over 30 years of managing HPC centers, Keith gives great insight into the challenges, best practices, and the future of high-performance computing. Blog: https://www.embracingdigital.org/episode-EDT133

Renewable, sustainable energy has made strides in the last 20 years with developments in solar and wind power, but much of the field still struggles to move forward from traditional fossil fuels. Today's guest has broken new ground on a uniquely clean, and extremely effective energy technology.Robert Piconi is Chairman and CEO of Energy Vault, developers of sustainable energy storage solutions. Prior to Energy Vault, Robert was founder and CEO of Pantheon Healthcare Group, and he also served as group at the Danaher Corporation. His earlier experience includes roles of increasing responsibility at Fortune 500 public companies, including the Diversified Energy Group at Amoco and British Petroleum, as well as executive leadership roles at Bell Labs Lucent Technologies. Robert holds a BS/BBA from Notre Dame, and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.We talk to Robert about his early career, the energy storage market, and Energy Vault's huge runway for growth. Highlights: Robert's transition from the fossil fuel market to renewables (2:51) Energy Vault's story and services (5:06) How Robert spotted a gap in the market (6:37) Energy Vault's growth and expansion tactics (9:02) The Inflation Reduction Act and impact on business (12:38) How the unique gravity storage method works (14:25) Target audience and customers (17:29) Robert explains the business's economic model (21:46) Energy Vault's leadership team (24:10) The future of the business and new projects (25:49) Links:ICR TwitterICR LinkedInICR WebsiteRobert Piconi on LinkedInEnergy Vault on InstagramEnergy Vault on LinkedInEnergy Vault WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

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In this bonus episode, Karan reflects on Season 1 of the Lead at the Top of Your Game Podcast and shares what's in store for Season 2. Be sure to listen for our teaser of one of the new bonus segments for 2023!------------Full show notes, links to resources mentioned and other compelling episodes can be found at http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review and share! JUST FOR YOU: Increase your leadership acumen by identifying your personal Leadership Trigger. Take my free my free quiz and instantly receive your 5-page report . Need to up-level your workforce or execute strategic People initiatives? https://shockinglydifferent.com/contact or tweet @KaranRhodes.-------------ABOUT KARAN FERRELL-RHODES:Karan is an organizational strategist who is obsessed with up-leveling leadership capability and optimizing workforces to do their best work. After years of witnessing the dark-side, chaos and trauma caused by bad leadership within organizations, she ditched her comfy job as a corporate HR exec at Microsoft, to commission a research study to uncover the critical success factors of over 10K high-performing leaders. From her data, Karan was able to pinpoint the top tactics which accelerated their rise to the pinnacle of success that few others achieve. Listen in as Karan gives us an insider's look into how to best sharpen your leadership acumen, so you can become a stronger leader who advances your career or makes a greater impact by doing big things in your profession or industry. Karan is also the founder of Shockingly Different Leadership, a global human capital professional services firm that helps corporations execute business-critical People, Learning & Culture initiatives. She has worked with executive teams at companies such as Coca-Cola, Microsoft, British Petroleum, Meta, EY, Raymond James, Major League Baseball and the NFL. Karan is also the author of Lead at the Top of Your Game, created the Leadership Tactics Diagnostic assessment and is a frequent contributor on leadership strategies with Forbes.com.Mentioned in this episode:Episode Sponsor - NOTABLENOTABLE is a private network designed to support high-achieving, advanced-level leaders who are not yet in the C-Suite (Director/GM+), desiring to sharpen their leadership acumen, increase their network of strategic supporters and expand their capability for roles of broader scope and responsibility. http://JoinNotable.netNOTABLE Leadership Network

Do you have what it takes to succeed in multifamily investing? Multifamily syndication is beyond just buying apartment buildings and then selling them at a profit. If you want a successful and profitable multifamily business beyond a business venture that simply manages to survive, then you have to learn the crucial factors that make the difference. Given the current economic uncertainties and market cycle fluctuations, it's imperative to learn the dynamic forces at work and be able to use them to your advantage and grow your investment.   Mike Flaherty, founder and managing partner of L5 Real Estate Investments, joins us today to help us understand the systems, tools, and resources that multifamily syndicators can leverage to scale up your business amidst changing economic and market conditions. Find out how Mike navigates challenges in every aspect of syndication as he grows his portfolio. Learn what mindset to adopt as you evaluate potential deals and discover how he mitigates risks and seizes opportunities in multifamily investing while avoiding analysis paralysis. Hear his economic and real estate forecast for 2023 and know what pitfalls to avoid. All these and much more to learn in today's episode.   Key Points from This Episode: What happened to Mike's real estate business in the past two years during the Covid pandemic? Mike talks about buying and scaling during the pandemic and why the current conditions are more challenging for his business. Mike's outlook on the economy and multifamily real estate investing for 2023. Is Mike expecting a light or mild recession? How does Mike apply his analytical and engineering mindset in running his real estate business? Pitfalls to avoid and lessons Mike learned from mistakes made in due diligence Mike's advice on establishing systems to mitigate risks and seize opportunities in multifamily investing. In deal acquisition, how can you avoid analysis paralysis while performing due diligence with stringent buying criteria? The biggest lesson Mike has learned about asset management Team, tools, technology and resources needed to scale a multifamily investment business How Mike manages team accountability Mike's projections about property insurance and taxes How Mike navigates market cycle fluctuations Tailwinds and potential hidden risks in multifamily investing How is Mike investing in himself these days?   Tweetables: “Success is a function of doing the right thing over a long period of time.”   “The key to making good smart prudent investments really comes down to due diligence, and understanding the rights and the wrongs and the pitfalls of where you could have some problems.”   “Developing relationships with key people and companies can really help save you a lot of time, money and headaches over the long haul.”   “You can never fall in love with your real estate deal.”   “People say you make money on the buy, but you make money by performing on the buy.”   “You're always off track somewhere and you're always on track somewhere else.”   “Continue to listen, learn, read, and be prepared. The more prepared you are, the more often you'll make a great decision on buying a great investment.”   Links Mentioned: L5 Investments Real Page Juniper Square Invest with CF Capital   About Mike Flaherty Michael Flaherty is the Founder and Managing Partner of L5 Real Estate Investments. Throughout his career, Mike has been involved in the ownership, development and entitlements of over 200+ nationwide commercial and residential properties valued at over $1 billion in total – including multi-family, resort, hospitality, office, retail and large master-planned residential communities. His passion for multi-family investment performance is based on his niche for detailed due diligence, market analysis and acquisition of value-add opportunities.  Prior to founding L5, Mike was a partner with Cardinal Real Investments where the focus was on the astute repositioning and development of residential and commercial in Los Angeles and New York City.  Mike also managed British Petroleum's (BP) zoning and real estate development platform for Bovis Lend Lease, one of the world's largest real estate development, project management, and construction companies. Prior to Mike's work in the multi-family and commercial real estate industry, he managed numerous high-volume residential and master-planned developments for Toll Brothers, Inc., the nation's largest developer and builder of luxury homes. Mike earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Villanova University and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California. Additionally, he is a Board Member of Kids Helping Kids and Advisor to the Board for Mychal's Learning Place, a non-profit organization focused on assisting children with developmental disabilities and low-income children in local communities and worldwide.

Leaders are at the heart of every successful team, organization, and business. They are always on a quest to develop themselves and help their teams grow - personally and professionally. The ability to lead, inspire, and create a vision for the future are all qualities that set great leaders apart. The top 5% of leaders are known for their self-awareness and dedication to continual improvement. They strive to stay ahead of the curve by regularly learning from experts in their field. These leaders realize that their success is intertwined with their team's success, so they prioritize their team's needs over their own. They provide guidance, encouragement, and resources to empower them to succeed. Karan Farrell-Rhodes brings you the secrets of successful leadership in this episode. Drawing on statistical evidence, she outlines the seven key factors to becoming a high-performing leader. Learn how to maximize your productivity, creativity, and well-being through leadership strategies that will help you and your organization reach its full potential. Let's jump in! Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode: [03:00] Karan's backstory and how she got into leadership training and coaching. [05:18] Her discoveries after interviewing ten top leaders in different industries. [07:03] The statistically proven top seven things that successful leaders do. [10:16] Best characteristics of leaders that inspire others to follow. [12:18] Ways to make your employees part of your mission as a leader. [13:30] Karan's superpowers that have helped her succeed. [14:16] What have been Karan's greatest achievements? What are her greatest challenges, and how did she overcome them? [21:26] What does working from your happy place mean to Karan? [23:17] How she navigates through her company and still feels motivated [26:10] How has Karan been able to have a work-life balance? [27:13] Advice for people starting on this entrepreneurial journey. About Karan Farrell-Rhodes: - Karan is also the founder of Shockingly Different Leadership, a global human capital professional services firm that helps corporations execute business-critical People, Learning & Culture initiatives. She has worked with executive teams at companies such as Coca-Cola, Microsoft, British Petroleum, Meta, EY, Raymond James, Major League Baseball, and the NFL. Karan is also the author of Lead at the Top of Your Game, created the Leadership Tactics Diagnostic assessment, and is a frequent contributor on leadership strategies with Forbes.com. When not traveling the globe, Karan resides in Atlanta, where she enjoys serving on numerous non-profit boards, planning intimate dinners with family & friends, watching professional sports, and dreaming of becoming a movie critic and sommelier one day. How to connect with Karan Farrell-Rhodes: Websites: https://www.shockinglydifferent.com/ / http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanrhodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShockinglyDifferent Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaranRhodes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShockinglyDifferent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shockinglydifferent/ Book: http://bit.ly/LeadYourGame Offer: Free quiz at https://shockinglydifferent.com/trigger. Invite to join our leadership network (if qualified) at https://shockinglydifferent.com/notable About the Host - Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Podcaster She has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system. Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. How to Connect with Belinda: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/workfromyourhappyplace LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworth Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/workfromyourhappyplace/ Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com Quotes: “Many people only know of leadership in theory, but few have hands-on execution.” “Focus on the role and who will fit into it. Hire someone with not only the expertise but also a shared vision for your mission.”

Brad Rex is an accomplished senior executive and corporate officer with proven experience growing businesses and driving results in start-up, turnaround, expansion and multi-site situations. He has over 20 years of corporate experience in major multi-national companies including the Walt Disney Company, Hilton, and British Petroleum, and led Disney's Epcot theme park after 9/11. He is a strategic and operational leader, having led strategic planning, finance and business development teams for these companies, as well as leading large operating units of over $1 billion in revenue.    An industry visionary, Brad specializes in distressed and growth business opportunities. In a previous role, he implemented turn around planning resulting in revenue and EBITDA increases of 50%, and equity of 60%. Brad has roll-up and extensive acquisition experience, delivering rapid growth, such as a 70% increase in volume through six major acquisitions in one year. He drives high employee and customer satisfaction, with industry-leading customer service and employee satisfaction statistics above 80%.   He is a distinguished graduate of the United States Naval Academy and Harvard Business School, and served in the Navy as a nuclear submarine officer. He has 20 years of experience on major non-profit boards, and an extensive network of outstanding business leaders and support professionals. Read the show notes on Arcbound's Podcast Page: https://arcbound.com/podcasts/    Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Arcbound.com Services/Work with Us: https://arcbound.com/work-with-us/ About: https://arcbound.com/about/ Founders Corner: https://arcbound.com/category/founders-corner/ Connect: https://arcbound.com/connect/

We are so grateful that Matthew Homann with FIlament stopped by The Ripple Effect Podcast. He and Steve have been great friends for a lot of years and we area so honored he came on the show to share some of the incredible work he and his team are doing. From hosting really innovative meetings through his company Filament to his incredible annual "Thinksgiving" events, his efforts to create positive Ripples in the world never stop. He will simply blow your mind in this interview! Here's a bit more about Matt: Matt Homann is the founder and CEO of Filament, a meeting-focused business that is rethinking the ways people think, meet, and learn together better. An accomplished keynote speaker and creative facilitator, Matt has worked with legal, accounting, financial services, nonprofit, and healthcare professionals around the world, as well as with executives from companies including Google, Purina, McDonald's, HP, Microsoft, IBM, British Petroleum, DuPont and the US Military. In his previous life as a lawyer he earned a reputation as a tireless advocate for legal innovation, alternative fees, and client-focused service. He was named one of the 50 most innovative people in law by Fastcase, a "Legal Rebel" by the American Bar Association, and is a fellow of the College of Law Practice Management. Matt has suffered from "Idea Surplus Disorder" as long as he can remember. He's the founder of and former CEO of Invisible Girlfriend and Invisible Boyfriend, a startup that pioneered virtual companionship and that was featured on The Today Show. He's also the inventor of Thinksgiving: a collaborative event that pairs deserving nonprofits with innovative teams from smart companies for a day of creative problem-solving. Matt lives in St. Louis with his wife, Jessica and daughter, Grace.

On the day of England vs. Iran, Tom and Dominic are joined by friend of the show, Ali Ansari, to discuss Anglo-Iranian relations. Tune in to hear stories of freemasons, early Iranian analysis of Tories and Whigs, the Anglo-Persian War, Salman Rushdie's fatwa, the ancestor of British Petroleum, and why Iran still sees England as a fox-like, 'little Satan'.Join The Rest Is History Club (www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Email: restishistorypod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

StoreDot is an Israeli-based technology startup with deep expertise in charging batteries. The company is focused on extreme fast charging for electric cars. How extreme? StoreDot aims to deliver 100 miles of charge to your car battery in only five minutes. Among his financial backers: Samsung, Daimler, British Petroleum and VinFast. Doron and his team will demonstrate the "100 in 5" charge breakthrough in November 2022 at the high profile Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. In today's conversation, we look at how StoreDot will save us thousands of hours of charging time. #DrivingWithDunne / #ZozoGo https://twitter.com/Dunne_ZoZoGohttps://www.instagram.com/zo.zo.go/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dunne-a696901a/

In this episode of the Serve to Lead podcast, renowned theoretical physicist Steven Koonin discusses his views on the state of the climate and alternative policy responses. He also shares thoughts about his ideals as an educator; his admiration for Richard Feynman; and examples of where he's changed his mind on significant matters in recent years.Koonin brings a unique set of relevant, hands-on experiences to the complex and contentious public discusssion relating to climate disruption. He is a professor in the Department of Civil and Urban Engineering at NYU's Tandon School of Engineering. He previously was provost of the California Institute of Technology. From 2004 to 2009, Koonin served as Chief Scientist at BP, the energy giant transitioning from its roots as British Petroleum to “Beyond Petroleum.” He was nominated by President Obama and confirmed by the US Senate to the post of Under Secretary for Science, U.S. Department of Energy, holding office from 2009-11.Steven Koonin is the author of the best-selling book, Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters. Among the many plaudits for the book, Vaclav Smil, distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Manitoba, declared:We have too many global warming books—but this one is needed. Steven Koonin has the credentials, expertise, and experience to ask the right questions and to give realistic answers.The Next Nationalism is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Additional Resources—Steven Koonin Medium Page, including presentations, interviews, and responses to critics.—Recent Debate [90 minutes; final 5 minutes recommended as concise summary of key matters in contention]:—American Enterprise Institute podcast interview of Koonin on Climate Science and Extreme Weather.   The Serve to Lead podcast is now on Substack. It can be accessed in the usual formats, including:Apple Podcasts | Amazon Audible | Amazon Music | Google Podcasts | iHeart | Spotify | Stitcher | Podchaser | TuneIn Image credit | US Dept of Energy, Public Domain via Wikipedia. Get full access to The Next Nationalism at jamesstrock.substack.com/subscribe

Karan Rhodes is the real deal. As a former HR executive at Microsoft, she saw first had the challenges and triumphs of great leaders. In a quest to understand the “secret”, she commissioned her own research study into the topic and from there was born the Leadership Tactics Diagnostic. With this custom tool and her vast experience, Karan has helped countless leaders Lead at the Top of Your Game – coincidentally, the name of her book. About the Guest: Karan is an organizational strategist who is obsessed with up-leveling leadership capability and optimizing workforces to do their best work. After years of witnessing the dark-side, chaos and trauma caused by bad leadership within organizations, she ditched her comfy job as a corporate HR exec at Microsoft, to commission a research study to uncover the critical success factors of over 10K high-performing leaders. From her data, Karan was able to pinpoint the top tactics which accelerated their rise to the pinnacle of success that few others achieve. Listen in as Karan gives us an insider's look into how to best sharpen your leadership acumen, so you can become a stronger leader who advances your career or makes a greater impact by doing big things in your profession or industry. Karan is also the founder of Shockingly Different Leadership, a global human capital professional services firm that helps corporations execute business-critical People, Learning & Culture initiatives. She has worked with executive teams at companies such asCoca-Cola, Microsoft, British Petroleum, Meta, EY, Raymond James, Major League Baseball and the NFL. Karan is also the author of Lead at the Top of Your Game, created the Leadership Tactics Diagnostic assessment and is a frequent contributor on leadership strategies with Forbes.com. When not traveling the globe, Karan resides in Atlanta, where she enjoys serving on numerous non-profit boards, planning intimate dinners with family & friends, watching professional sports, and dreaming of one day becoming a movie critic and sommelier Personal Links Website: https://www.shockinglydifferent.com/ Website #2: http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karanrhodes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShockinglyDifferent Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaranRhodes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShockinglyDifferent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shockinglydifferent/ Resource Links Book: http://bit.ly/LeadYourGame About the Host: Laurel Rutledge's human-centered approach, empathy, and understanding of individual needs make her a top-notch personal advisor and women's leadership coach.   Her care and compassion have made her an indispensable guide for countless women navigating the next phases of their lives and careers. Add to that her intimate knowledge of the HR landscape, and it becomes clear why her clients have had such transformative experiences. Just as Rutledge has helped countless others get out of their rut and off of the ledge, so too can she help you. After receiving her MBA, Laurel moved from accounting and consulting to human resources, driven by a desire to do good in a business environment. After a 30-year career, she left the corporate world, but her passion for helping others has only grown. Now, she works one-on-one with clients, leveraging her experience in leadership and personal development to help them get the most of out their lives and careers. From her beginnings as a consultant at Deloitte to her time as VP of HR at Covestro, Laurel has seen more sides of the business world than most. She uses that experience and her expertise to help leaders ALIGN words and action, get CLEAR on what they want and move into EMPOWERED ACTION all in a space of no judgment. She truly believe you have to “lead with your heart, act with your head.” Find out more at: https://laurelrutledge.com Thank you for listening! Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, GooglePodcast or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on the platforms, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review

Love real world case-studies in leadership execution? Then you'll love our bonus episode series, called LeaderSmarts, where Karan Ferrell-Rhodes curates examples of smart tactics exhibited by individuals and companies who trying to make a difference in our world as we know it. Learn from leadership-in-action, at it's best! In today's episode, Karan features two brief case studies in the news - The CHIP Act of 2022 and innovation by Freshii, a health and wellness brand that makes healthy eating and overall wellness convenient and affordable.------------Full show notes, links to resources mentioned and other compelling episodes can be found at http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com. (Click magnifying icon at top right and type “LeaderSmarts”)Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review and share! JUST FOR YOU: Increase your leadership acumen by identifying your personal Leadership Trigger. Take my free my free quiz and instantly receive your 5-page report . Need to up-level your workforce or execute strategic People initiatives? https://shockinglydifferent.com/contact or tweet @KaranRhodes.-------------ABOUT KARAN FERRELL-RHODES:Karan is an organizational strategist who is obsessed with up-leveling leadership capability and optimizing workforces to do their best work. After years of witnessing the dark-side, chaos and trauma caused by bad leadership within organizations, she ditched her comfy job as a corporate HR exec at Microsoft, to commission a research study to uncover the critical success factors of over 10K high-performing leaders. From her data, Karan was able to pinpoint the top tactics which accelerated their rise to the pinnacle of success that few others achieve. Listen in as Karan gives us an insider's look into how to best sharpen your leadership acumen, so you can become a stronger leader who advances your career or makes a greater impact by doing big things in your profession or industry. Karan is also the founder of Shockingly Different Leadership, a global human capital professional services firm that helps corporations execute business-critical People, Learning & Culture initiatives. She has worked with executive teams at companies such as Coca-Cola, Microsoft, British Petroleum, Meta, EY, Raymond James, Major League Baseball and the NFL. Karan is also the author of Lead at the Top of Your Game, created the Leadership Tactics Diagnostic assessment and is a frequent contributor on leadership strategies with Forbes.com.WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:An example of Leading with Intellectual Horsepower via the passing of the CHIPS ACT legislation.An example of Leading with Intrapreneurship by Freshii. FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:[00:57] The CHIPs Act[03:24] Freshii[06:58] Info on SDL's signature leadership development programLINKS TO OTHER RESOURCES:

Live from the No Panic Zone—I'm Steve Gruber—I am America's Voice—God Bless America—God Bless You and let's do this! This is the Steve Gruber show— I am here to pass out Red Pills like the left passes out Covid Vaccines— you need some water with that?   Here are three big things you need to know right now—   ONE— The World Health Organization is now declaring Monkey Pox a Global Public Health Emergency—even though there are only 16,000 cases—and it impacts specific groups of people— TWO— Bioweapons—keying in on your DNA—yes, it's a serious threat—and you are being warned by the intel committee not to submit to DNA recording sites—because it could mean you are the target— THREE— The numbers prove the climate radicals and their political friends are lying to you—and it has nothing to do with saving the planet, or to help the children—or to help much of anything—   The numbers prove—we are being sold a bill of goods by the globalists—that really only want one thing—that is to permanently destroy America and destroy the freedom of millions of people—and prevent billions more from ever even tasting freedom—   You see its about control. It's about controlling America and the future. Because really it's all about controlling you and me and everyone else, Period.  Because you cannot get that taste out of your mouth—once you have lived a life of freedom—even for a short time—you can never go back— the sweet taste of freedom never fades!   So let's talk about the numbers—and lets focus on coal to begin with—because right now—there are scores of coal fired power plants being built all over the planet—in China and India—in Africa, South America—and more than 40 in European Union nations—and you have to ask yourself—if coal is the alleged existential threat to mankind—why would the use of coal be hitting all time new records every single year?   Why would dozens of nations try to help the world commit suicide—and only America—try to stop it from happening—seems pretty odd doesn't it?   According to a comprehensive study by British Petroleum—the incredible surge in energy demand following the Pandemic—has triggered a surge in energy from all sources—including coal—and coal generation of electricity—that is being forecast to keep setting all-time records for at least the next 5 years—and remember we only have until 2030 to turn things around or well all die—that's what they keep saying—BUT the truth is America is about the only place where coal is being used less—the rest of the world is yelling ‘burn baby burn'…   The overall percentage of coal generated juice is off from a high of 40% in 2010—BUT still accounts for 36% today—AND the actual amount of coal used continues to skyrocket—   China is leading the way—burning through 2.2 million metric tons in the first 6-months of this year—compared to 1.9 million metric tons in the first 6-months of last year— and just 1.75 million metric tons in 2019—   Now Europe is scrambling to fill the need with the absence of Russian gas—and they are scouring Africa for new suppliers—   One of the countries that is looking to cash in—the small South American nation of Guyana—best known for the horrors of Jim Jones—has already surpassed $1 Billion dollars in oil production this year—and has led the world in energy discoveries since 2015—with over 11 billion barrels worth of reserves discovered since then— by 2035—the forecast is for Guyana to produce 1.7 million barrels a day—and think about that, 2035? What happened to ridding the world of oil, gas and coal? Aren't we supposed to be carbon neutral by then? What happened to the Paris Climate Accords and all that puffery?   I think maybe you are starting to sneak a peek around the corner—and that everything you have been told may not be true—in fact they may be lying to you every day—  

In this episode of Intelligence Matters, host Michael Morell speaks with Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil at Rice University's Baker Institute, former senior economist for British Petroleum, and former analyst and manager at CIA. Finley explains the effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on global oil and gas markets and why current Western sanctions may not immediately meaningfully curtail Moscow's energy revenues. Morell and Finley also discuss how the rest of the world may experience price shocks stemming from growing commodities prices, including the risk of a recession. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Medical Practice Commercial Real Estate Kody Miller, Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 785 Kody Miller Kody Miller, MBA, is Chief Operating Officer at Menlo Group Commercial Real Estate. In his role, he leads the company's recruiting efforts, manages business operations and strategy, and oversees a variety of special projects. Kody played an integral role in Menlo Group's acquisition of a property management company and the expansion of that services offering. Prior to working at Menlo Group, Kody established a successful career in operations, supply chain and finance. He worked for two years at British Petroleum, where he successfully renegotiated a three-year supply helicopter lease contract that saved the company $30 million. Kody then spent over six years at Intel, serving most recently as a Senior Strategic Finance Analyst. Kody holds a degree in Accounting from Arizona State University and an MBA from Michigan State University. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, reading self-development books and participating in water sports. Kody is married with four young children.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Kody Miller about commercial real estate for medical practices. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why business owners may need to hire project managers to over-see construction. - How choosing a niche and specialization sets you apart as an expert in your field. - Why commercial real estate for medical practices wasn't as affected by the pandemic. - How it can be hard to manage the growth of your business in commercial real estate. - Why building a good reputation in your marketplace is everything.   Connect with Kody: Guest Contact Info Twitter @MenloGroupCRE Instagram @menlogroupcre Facebook facebook.com/melotrouprealestate LinkedIn Linkedin.com/company/Menlo-group-commercial-real-estate Links Mentioned: menlocre.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices