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In this episode of Female Athlete Nutrition, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes welcomes Dawn Jackson “DJ” Blatner, a high-energy registered dietitian nutritionist, certified sports dietitian, and media personality. Dawn, an advocate for flexible vegetarianism, shares insights on combining plant and animal proteins for a balanced diet. She introduces her concept of 'do simple better' and highlights the importance of enjoying the food you eat.The conversation delves into the significance of flexibility, superfoods, protein, and positive nutrition strategies for both elite athletes and everyday individuals. Dawn's infectious energy and enthusiasm for making nutrition fun and accessible are evident throughout the interview. The episode underscores the transformative power of joyful and flexible approaches to healthy eating, fitness, and overall well-being.DJ is a trusted nutrition expert appearing regularly in outlets such as The Today Show and Good Morning America. She was the head dietitian for the Chicago Cubs for 10 years, earning a World Series ring with the team. DJ continues to use her sports background to empower people to eat for a strong body and joy-filled life.She's the award-winning author of two books: The Flexitarian Diet, named a top diet by U.S. News & World Report, and The Superfood Swap. DJ won ABC's hit reality TV show My Diet Is Better Than Yours and hosted an Emmy-nominated Chicago TV show for three seasons.Episode Highlights:00:38 Meet the Guest: Dawn Jackson Blatner02:51 Exploring the Flexitarian Diet08:28 The Superfood Swap Philosophy10:41 Positive Nutrition Therapy14:46 Do Simple Better: Nutrition for Athletes22:29 Savory Trail Mix Ideas22:54 The Importance of Cross-Training24:47 Jump Rope Passion26:16 The SHARC Acronym Explained30:55 Making Food Fun35:41 The Role of Protein in Aging41:23 Rapid Fire Questions44:32 Conclusion and Resources Find DJ at:Website: https://www.dawnjacksonblatner.com/Instagram: @djblatner For more information about the show head to work with Lindsey on improving your nutrition, head to:http://www.lindseycortes.com/

Did Ozzy take the crazy train to Chicago TV?

Text Cannabis Man!After a whirlwind two weeks, Don's back with a packed episode! From emceeing the Emerald Gardens launch event to recording major voiceover campaigns, acting on Chicago TV sets, and gearing up for his daughter's first birthday, it's been a ride. He also reviews two standout products: Korner Boys' disposable vape cart and Cronja's Illemonati glass-tipped pre-roll.In the news: a U.S. state moves toward recreational legalization, a survey reveals Canada's near-total shift to the legal market, and we look at global cannabis industry projections for 2025. Plus, big news from the White House—could federal cannabis legalization be on the horizon?This week's guest is Tim Cullen, CEO of Colorado Harvest Company. We dive into the first days of legalization in Colorado, the differences between hemp and cannabis, and what rescheduling could mean for the industry. Tune in for expert insights, industry updates, and the latest on legalization efforts!Support the showInterested in advertising? Email host@cannabismanpodcast.com!Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram!For more cannabis news and insights, check out the Weekly Chronic newsletter!

Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez , who hosts Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez on WCPT weeknights 5-7 PM and AM950 weeknights 9-10 PM. They talk about Patti’s recurring appearances on Chicago TV shows, Democrats needing to stand up to MAGA Republicans and more!

Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez , who hosts Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez on WCPT weeknights 5-7 PM and AM950 weeknights 9-10 PM. They talk about Patti’s recurring appearances on Chicago TV shows, Democrats needing to stand up to MAGA Republicans and more!

IT'S OUR 100TH EPISODE! And to celebrate we are bringing back our guinea pigs and Mike's best friends Fred Warner (Pop Warner Comics) and Jordan Schatz (The Better Sleep Guy) to battle it out for Region Rat supremacy and tackle questions about hair metal, toys, female politicians, sports flicks, superheroes, sneakers and a wild double duty all about Chicago TV! Fred is playing for the LA Mission and Jordan is playing for the West Valley Animal Shelter. Play along with us and be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

1987, In 1987, Chicago TV broadcasts were hijacked by an unidentified figure wearing a Max Headroom mask, delivering cryptic and bizarre messages before vanishing into the static. To this day, the identity of the hijacker remains a mystery, leaving a trail of unanswered questions… Who was behind the mask, and what was their true motive? Check out our socials for more updates!Twitter @MMMacabrePodInstagram: @mondaymorningmacabreFacebook @mondaymorningmacabreWebsite mondaymorningmacabre.comMusic by Kevin MacLeod ~ Moonlight Hall

This week - and for the foreseeable future anyway - residential real estate agents & REALTORS will be altering the way they do business. CNBC's Diana Click explained why earlier this year, and a Chicago TV sit-down with a closing attorney and broker/agent sort of gives you a proper sense where (and why) the industry's changing. Did I mention I'm a residential REALTOR? Well I am, and I'm only too eager to share my audible eye-rolling over all of this. Then, the opinions abound in the aftermath of Georgia school superintendent Richard Woods' stumbling, fumbling and bumbling through defunding AP African American studies before being called out by those in his own party and eventually set straight by Attorney General Chris Carr. Well, Woods relented, but in the aftermath of that, the AJC offered up opinions from a former Jasper County Republican leader who opines "Racism is not dead," Maureen Downey weighing in on how the same party's 'divisive concepts' law is at the heart of the attempt to defund the curriculum, and historian Clennon L. King on black society's role in teaching their history to their children. I don't disagree, but I also do, sort of.

Episode 331: I will discuss Chicago TV host Robert Cromie and the pencil erasers from Fritos Corn Chips In The 1970s. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

Episode 331: I will discuss Chicago TV host Robert Cromie and the pencil erasers from Fritos Corn Chips In The 1970s. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

Check it out as Chicago TV sports LEGEND Mark Giangreco called into Hoppe Hour with Ryan Hoppe.

The most famous local Chicago TV personality, retiring Channel 9 meteorologist Tom Skilling, talks about his storied career and his favorite subject, the weather. [Ep147]

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1076, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Chicago Tv 1: Stacy Edwards as Lisa Catera is a doctor with commercial appeal on this series. Chicago Hope. 2: He played Chicago-based psychologist Bob Hartley. Bob Newhart. 3: Of surgeon, chef or hit man, it's the profession of Carmy, who returns to his home city to ply his trade in "The Bear". chef. 4: On "Early Edition", it's the pet that delivers the Chicago Sun-Times to Gary Hobson, a day earlier than to everyone else. Cat. 5: In 2015 this drama about Windy City doctors joined the "Chicago P.D." and "Chicago Fire" franchise. Chicago Med. Round 2. Category: That Book Gave Me A Nightmare 1: Prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi's "Helter Skelter" is an account of the crimes of this man and his followers. (Charles) Manson. 2: These monsters du jour are the villains of "The Remaining", about a plague survivor waiting in a bunker. zombies. 3: This children's author is not so innocent--a kitten is almost baked in a pie in her "Tale of Samuel Whiskers". Beatrix Potter. 4: In "The Hungry Moon", horror stalks a town in England that practices the faith of these pre-Christian priests. the druids. 5: Bearing the name of a Catholic rite, it's Whitley Strieber's supposedly true account of his abduction by aliens. Communion: A True Story. Round 3. Category: What A Dive! 1: Someone who profits, or a backwards somersault that lands feet first into the water. a gainer (full gainer). 2: You are the projectile in the name of this dive, with your knees pulled to the chest for maximum splash. a cannonball. 3: This dive named for a pocket blade involves touching your feet in the air. a jackknife. 4: This Mexican city is famous for its clavadistas, or cliff divers. Acapulco. 5: Your arms stick out to either side when you start this dive named for a waterfowl. a swan dive. Round 4. Category: Sharp 1: Cardsharp is an old term for a gambler who is notorious for doing this. cheating. 2: This synonym for a sniper has the same first and last letters as "sniper". a sharpshooter. 3: Be a sharp dresser by ironing your pants to keep these sharp. the creases. 4: Patricia Clarkson won a Golden Globe for playing Amy Adams' mom on this HBO miniseries. Sharp Objects. 5: This Chikara line of knives from this company is made of "premium Japanese stainless steel". Ginsu. Round 5. Category: Anagrammed Shakespearean Characters 1: She's a foreign queen:ALERT A COP. Cleopatra. 2: A fairy:NO ROBE. Oberon. 3: He's magical:ROSE PROP. Prospero. 4: He domesticates his wife:RIPE TOUCH. Petruchio. 5: He's a title prince:CRISP EEL. Pericles. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Episode 281: I will discuss The Rock On Chicago TV Show on WLS-TV Channel 7 in Chicago and The Santa Claus and Snowman, which were on sale by the Polk Brothers Appliance Stores in Chicago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

Episode 281: I will discuss The Rock On Chicago TV Show on WLS-TV Channel 7 in Chicago and The Santa Claus and Snowman, which were on sale by the Polk Brothers Appliance Stores in Chicago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

Happy Friday! It's time to get your Impact Wrestling fix in full as we continue to talk about the most consistent wrestling program on the planet.  IMPACT on AXS took us back to CHICAGO for PART 2 the BOUND FOR GLORY FALL OUT tapings. We get some amazing action headlined by the dream contest JOSH ALEXANDER taking on WILL OSPREAY which lived up to all of the hype. We also discuss the announcement of ZACK SABRE JR making his IMPACT debut at FINAL RESOLUTION in a tag team bout teaming with JOSH ALEXANDER against the MOTOR CITY MACHINE GUNS. If you are looking for the most in depth breakdown of Impact! on AXS you'll find anywhere, you've come to the right place. Acefield Retro is joined once again by COLTON to break down the results, the latest news and previewing the week ahead for Impact Wrestling. Hear about all the action from the night and don't forget to go to theturnbuckletavern.com for all your Tavern needs!

It's Max Headroom month! One November evening in 1987 local Chicago TV was invaded by a masked Max Headroom impersonator. For the following 37 years the question of who and why persist. Now well past a statute of limitations and the advantage hive mind of the internet we are still no closer to the definitive, but we do have theories! Whitney Merrill is a Hacktivist, info security champion and Head of Global Privacy and data Governance at Asansa. She also makes the coolest Pins on her etsy. Being brought up in Chicago and immersed in Hack culture she is the perfect guest to have with me in this show. We talk about hacking, the direction of security and of course Max! THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE Find out more about Whitney at whitneymerrill.com her shop at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheGarbageFile contact on X @wbm312 or .Bsky.social.com   Want to help with my hosting costs? https://ko-fi.com/bytehigh  Like, subscribe @bytehigh on youtube! get me on X @teletextR          

Happy Friday! It's time to get your Impact Wrestling fix in full as we continue to talk about the most consistent wrestling program on the planet.  IMPACT on AXS took us back to CHICAGO for the BOUND FOR GLORY FALL OUT tapings. We get some tremendous action & a return to normalcy with the presentation with ALEX SHELLEY taking on JON GRESHAM with the IMPACT WORLD TITLE ON THE LINE. We also discuss the results of TURNING POINT. If you are looking for the most in depth breakdown of Impact! on AXS you'll find anywhere, you've come to the right place. Acefield Retro is joined once again by COLTON to break down the results, the latest news and previewing the week ahead for Impact Wrestling. Hear about all the action from the night and don't forget to go to theturnbuckletavern.com for all your Tavern needs!

Kevin McCallister's been demoted to scamming the nation and fistfucking the globe from a less visible post. Political theater prevails as the dominant mindvirus. Commander Biden's list of crimes expands further. A Danish artist hilariously cons the High Art/Tax Evasion/Money Laundering World. Chicago TV news crew robbed in a very meta-fied way.  The depraved aeronautical sciences strike another beautiful soul down once again. Trump's fraud trial serves up more fodder for hidden messages to be disseminated through Poland Spring, his Real Doll attorney and, well, We're Lovin' It™, folks.  Vovan and Lexus get more people in positions of power (Sarah Ashton Cirillo in this case) to belt out the quiet parts so loudly that upon finding out that they've been duped she claimed that the 30+ minute video and audio record of her abysmal remarks was a Russian conspiracy deepfake. We mourn Bernard Sanders' continued downfall and irrelevance as he poorly responds to Code Pink's anti-war protests. Jamaal Bowman seems to think certain fire alarms trigger openings into fun places like escape rooms, BatCaves, or alternate dimensions in which the wave phony socialists in Congress weren't just status quo at best, a more insideous evil at worst. Elon Musk did some dumb shit, shockingly, improbably. And we remember the time Grimes tried to raft her way down the Mississippi River.Commiserate on Discord: discord.gg/aDf4Yv9PrYSupport: patreon / buzzsprout / buymeacoffeeNever Forget: standwithdanielhale.orgGeneral RecommendationsJosh's Recommendation: Trailer for the amazing looking film Dream ScenarioTim's Recommendations: 1) Snakes on a Train 2) Poland Spring water 3) Drink water, motherfuckers Further Reading, Viewing, ListeningFull list of links, sources, etc More From Timothy Robert BuechnerWe Don't Know WrestlingWDKW Ko-fiBIG EGG Substack Locationless Locationsheatdeathpod.comEvery show-related link is corralled and available here.Twitter: @heatdeathpodPlease send all Letters of Derision, Indifference, Inquiry, Mild Elation, et cetera to: heatdeathoftheuniversepodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

On Episode 1288 the boys talk about: Mitch McConnell's clean bill of health, Putin and Kim Jong Un short king meet up, diarrhea on plane video update, The Great Wall of China and Statue of Neptune vandalisms and some dirty dawg cops caught on camera … Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:04) - Road to 10k on YouTube: youtube.com/hardfactornews ☕ Cup of Coffee in the Big Time ☕ (00:04:29) - Tropical Storm Lee forms in Atlantic, could become "extremely dangerous hurricane" by end of the week (00:07:01) - Mitch ‘The Glitch' McConnell not suffering from  strokes or seizures Capitol physician says (00:12:37) - Update: Video surfaces after Delta flight forced into emergency landing by passenger's diarrhea (00:19:24) - Kim Jong-un to meet Putin in Russia for ‘weapons talks' (00:23:25) - Russian general blasted in the face by bomb-rigged cellphone in failed assassination plot

What's Poppin': The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is 25 years old, and the Fugees are reuniting. Police stop a Nebraska man for driving with a bull in the passenger's seat. A Chicago TV news team is robbed while doing a story on a string of robberies in the area. Volunteers come together to search for the Loch Ness Monster.     Main Topic: The Mind Pop Zone crew talk about dealing with change and rejection.    In the Zone: Shaq 

Imagine reporting on crime and suddenly, you become the crime scene! That's what happened to a Chicago TV news crew who were robbed at gunpoint while covering local robberies. As your hosts, we open up a riveting discussion on this alarming trend, particularly on the West Side, under the leadership of Mayor Brandon Johnson. This audacious act raises pressing issues, from privacy concerns of the news crew to the peculiar challenge of selling stolen news cameras. We can't help but question: Is the city's so-called progressive progress a facade, given the audacious crimes in broad daylight?The absurdity of Chicago's crime scene doesn't stop there. We take a hard look at a city where criminals are seemingly invincible and police advice appears ineffective. We dissect the chilling ordeal of the same news crew, robbed at gunpoint, and the 'stay calm and don't chase' advice from law enforcement. This episode raises hard-hitting questions about the unchecked lawlessness plaguing the city and the looming safety concerns for reporters. Join us as we delve into the paradox of crime coverage, where the hunters become the hunted, and the watchers become the watched. Tune in for an unforgettable journey into the heart of a city grappling with lawlessness.Support the show

A Chicago TV crew was covering an increase in armed robberies and while they were filming they were robbed at gunpoint. PLUS...He's the Presidential candidate with all the buzz... Vivek Ramaswamy joins Joe at the bottom of this hour....Joe is asking Vivek everything you want to know

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, August 31st, 2023. Fight Laugh Feast Conference - Ark Encounter The annual Fight Laugh Feast Conference is a conference like no other… the festivities kick off every year, with beer & Psalms! The Fight Laugh Feast Conference is a gathering of rowdy Christians from all walks of life, and from all over the country, who want to glorify God and build God-honoring families, businesses, and churches. This one-of-a-kind event transcends traditional boundaries, blending faith, culture, and a zest for life into a vibrant tapestry of ideas and interactions. Attendees from all walks of life gather here to engage in spirited discussions, celebrate shared values, and forge connections. From thought-provoking talks to uproarious laughter and CrossPolitic live shows, the Fight Laugh Feast Conference is a celebration of King Jesus. So buckle up as we Fight, Laugh & Feast, with beer & Psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, our awesome vendors, and of course, our CrossPolitic Live Shows this october 11-14th. Visit fightlaughfeast.com to sign up today. That’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.foxnews.com/us/hurricane-idalia-landfall-florida-big-bend-category-3-tens-thousands-without-power Hurricane Idalia makes landfall over Florida's Big Bend as a Category 3, hundreds of thousands without power Hurricane Idalia made landfall over Florida’s Gulf Coast as a "catastrophic" Category 3 storm Wednesday at 7:45 a.m., leaving hundreds of thousands of residents without power, officials said. It has since been downgraded to a Category 1 storm. Idalia produced storm surges that reached several feet in some areas and brought damaging winds that howled up to 130 miles per hour at one point, according to the National Hurricane Center. It also caused flooding that completely encompassed Floridian roadways when it passed the Apalachee Bay and made landfall over Florida's Big Bend region, where the peninsula merges into the Panhandle. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he had directed law enforcement to "protect people's property. "We are not going to tolerate any looting in the aftermath of a natural disaster. I mean it's just ridiculous that you would try to do something like that on the heels of an almost Category 4 hurricane hitting this community," DeSantis said. He warned would-be looters that they could very well be walking into the home of a Second Amendment advocate. "I've seen signs in people's yards, and I would say it's probably here, ‘You Loot, We Shoot.’ You never know what's behind that door," DeSantis said. President Biden said he had spoken with the governors of states most impacted by the storm and vowed all federal assistance, including 1,500 personnel and 900 Coast Guard personnel throughout the southeast. "Federal teams on the ground are going to continue to work with the first responders in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, to get people to safety," Biden said. At least two people have died in vehicle accidents since the storm made landfall, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. In Pasco County, a 40-year-old male lost control of his Ford Ranger and collided into a tree after driving too fast for the weather conditions, while a 59-year-old male died in Alachua County after his Toyota Tacoma plunged into a ditch and crashed into a nearby tree line, officials said. The storm has been impacting Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Dowling Park, Lake City, Cedar Key, Chiefland, Newberry, Cross City, Apalachicola, and Perry. Its impact will also be felt in Orlando, Spring Hill, Bradenton, Bartow, Ocala, Lake Placid, Tampa, Sarasota, and Fort Myers. By 11 a.m. Wednesday, the storm was a Category 1, with sustained winds of 90 mph, and its impact was being felt in Georgia, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Authorities continue to urge caution as, despite the slight decline, the storm remains dangerous and potentially life-threatening. More than 340,000 Americans were without power as Idalia continued to blast Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolina, according to Fox Weather. Further outages are expected as the storm continues pummeling the state as Idalia continues its northeast path to Georgia, the Carolinas and then the Atlantic Ocean. The National Weather Service in Tallahassee had called Idalia "an unprecedented event" as it rapidly intensified over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and obtained Category 4 status within 24 hours. It downgraded slightly, officially becoming a high-end Category 3 storm when it made landfall, before downgrading again. The NWS also said "no one" has witnessed a storm strengthen to such magnitude in such a short time. https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2023/08/30/trump-raises-more-than-20-million-in-august-n574661#google_vignette’ Trump raises more than $20 million in August Donald Trump has raised $20M in August, according to his campaign. Since he was processed in the Fulton County jail and had a mugshot taken, he has raised more than $9.4M. Despite the multiple indictments and the first-ever presidential mugshot, his contributors continue to send in campaign contributions. The campaign knew the mugshot would be a money-maker and fundraising came swiftly as soon as it was released. The angry scowl seen around the world is marketed on various merchandise on Trump’s website. Trump haters are buying up merchandise on other sites and displaying their purchases on social media like it is a badge of honor. “Since the moment my mugshot was plastered all over the Internet in a vicious attempt to wrongfully turn me into a criminal, our movement has RAISED $9 MILLION from grassroots patriots like YOU,” Trump said in a statement released by the Trump Save America Joint Fundraising Committee on Tuesday. “In fact, our campaign recorded its SINGLE GREATEST FUNDRAISING DAY EVER,” the 77-year-old said of his Georgia surrender bounty. His fundraising numbers spiked once the mugshot was released – which it immediately was – with supporters particularly pleased with the “never surrender” slogan. Critics noted the irony since the mugshot was taken when he surrendered to authorities to be processed at the jail. The merchandise sales are impressive so far. The totals reported include 36,000 T-shirts, 24,000 coffee mugs and 8,600 posters. One thing that people talk about is the amount of money Trump is spending on legal bills and how a lot of those bills are being paid by campaign donations. It’s being reported that the mugshot merchandise money is being earmarked by the campaign for political and campaign activities and won’t be used to cover legal expense. Trump has spent tens of millions of dollars on legal bills since the season of indictments began. Altogether, Trump is facing 91 counts in all four indictments. Trump raised $5M in the first 48 hours after the indictment in Manhattan and $10M over five days. After the indictment over the mishandling of classified documents, his campaign said it raised $6.6M. Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said that last Friday was the biggest fundraising day for the Trump campaign so far, with $4.18M raised on the day alone. Trump’s mugshot was taken on Thursday night. https://nypost.com/2023/08/29/chicago-tv-news-reporter-on-assignment-to-cover-thefts-robbed-of-video-camera-at-gunpoint/ Chicago TV news reporter on assignment to cover thefts robbed of video camera at gunpoint A pair of Chicago journalists were held up at gunpoint by three men wearing ski masks — while covering the spate of robberies and carjackings that plagued the Windy City over the weekend, according to local police and news outlets. A Univision Chicago reporter and a cameraman were set to do a live shot in the upscale Wicker Park section at around 4:30 a.m. on Monday when a black SUV and a gray sedan pulled up alongside them, according to the news site CWBChicago. The two male journalists — one 28 and the other 42 — were standing near the 1200 block of North Milwaukee Ave. when “three unknown male offenders exited the vehicles, wearing ski masks and displaying firearms,” Chicago police officials told The Post on Tuesday. The thugs made off with their video camera before fleeing, cops said. No injuries were reported and none of the suspects were in custody as of Tuesday afternoon, police said. The brazen attack was part of a spree that involved at least 30 others who were either robbed or carjacked in the crime-ravaged city on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, according to local authorities. Luis Godinez, the vice president of Univision Chicago, circulated an email to employees confirming that their colleagues were the ones who were robbed, according to the news site Block Club Chicago. The fact that the news personnel were now part of the story is “total irony,” the Univision reporter, who wished to remain anonymous, told the site. “As a journalist, you never want to be the story, right?” the reporter told Block Club Chicago. Earlier this month, a Chicago TV news videographer had two of his phones robbed while preparing to cover a news conference on the city’s West Side. Law enforcement officials have yet to make arrests in those cases, according to reports. https://beckernews.com/99-of-fatalities-in-united-states-not-primarily-caused-by-covid-19-cdc-data-51670/ 99% of Fatalities in United States Not Primarily Caused by Covid-19: CDC Data Despite the rampant fear being spread in the U.S. media about new Covid subvariants, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Infection cast doubt on any cause for alarm. CDC statistics reveal that only 1% of all weekly deaths across the United States are attributed to Covid-19. For the week ending on August 19, the CDC’s Covid dashboard reports 324 Covid-related fatalities, constituting a mere 1.7% of all deaths during that period. Although the percentage of deaths due to Covid for the week ending August 19 reflects a minor uptick from the prior week, it is substantially lower than the pandemic’s apex, when the CDC cited Covid as the cause of nearly one in three deaths. Data highlights that states such as Washington, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland, and New York are experiencing higher rates of Covid-induced deaths. Maryland and Florida lead with 3.4%, while Washington, Tennessee, North Carolina, and New York are around the 2% mark. In contrast, more than 24 states recorded between one and nine Covid-related deaths for the week ending August 19. Additional data points out that the fatality rate is marginally higher among women than men, and is most elevated among individuals aged 75 and older. This latest data may offer some comfort at a time when anxieties are escalating across the country due to the spread of highly transmissible new Covid variants, resulting in an increase in infections and hospitalizations, as well as the reintroduction of certain Covid mandates. Recently detected variants like EG.5 (Eris) and BA.8.26 (Pirola) have emerged in multiple countries, including the United States. These variants have undergone extensive mutations, making them potentially more adept at dodging vaccine and natural immunity, and contributing to a rise in infections. Despite the appearance of these variants, infections in the U.S. have doubled and hospital admissions have risen for the fifth consecutive week, but they remain near historical lows. Importantly, Covid-related deaths have not surged. Last week’s concerns over a Covid resurgence led Hollywood’s Lionsgate studio to enforce mask mandates at its Santa Monica, California offices. This decision was later rescinded within days. Similarly, Rutgers University in New Jersey and Morris Brown College in Georgia both declared that face coverings will be mandatory for faculty and students. Medical facilities like Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Santa Rosa, California, and Upstate Community Hospital in Syracuse, New York, have reinstated mask requirements for healthcare workers, patients, and visitors. In Kentucky, the Lee County School District shut down classes less than two weeks after reopening, as nearly 20% of its student body fell ill with a ‘tripledemic’ of illnesses, including Covid, strep throat, and influenza. President Biden indicated on Friday that his administration will “likely” recommend another Covid booster vaccine soon. He also signed a proposal asking Congress for additional funds to modify Covid vaccines to better counteract the new variants. Nevertheless, public interest in booster shots remains tepid, with only 18% of eligible Americans having received any form of booster. As pointed out by the Mayo Clinic, about 81% of Covid-related deaths in the United States have been in people age 65 and older, adding that “risks are even higher for older people when they have other health conditions.” Even when accounting for the difficulty in assessing cause of death in a predominately elderly population with comorbidities, the Covid-19 pandemic nonetheless had a 99.7% survival rate in the United States.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, August 31st, 2023. Fight Laugh Feast Conference - Ark Encounter The annual Fight Laugh Feast Conference is a conference like no other… the festivities kick off every year, with beer & Psalms! The Fight Laugh Feast Conference is a gathering of rowdy Christians from all walks of life, and from all over the country, who want to glorify God and build God-honoring families, businesses, and churches. This one-of-a-kind event transcends traditional boundaries, blending faith, culture, and a zest for life into a vibrant tapestry of ideas and interactions. Attendees from all walks of life gather here to engage in spirited discussions, celebrate shared values, and forge connections. From thought-provoking talks to uproarious laughter and CrossPolitic live shows, the Fight Laugh Feast Conference is a celebration of King Jesus. So buckle up as we Fight, Laugh & Feast, with beer & Psalms, our amazing lineup of speakers, our awesome vendors, and of course, our CrossPolitic Live Shows this october 11-14th. Visit fightlaughfeast.com to sign up today. That’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.foxnews.com/us/hurricane-idalia-landfall-florida-big-bend-category-3-tens-thousands-without-power Hurricane Idalia makes landfall over Florida's Big Bend as a Category 3, hundreds of thousands without power Hurricane Idalia made landfall over Florida’s Gulf Coast as a "catastrophic" Category 3 storm Wednesday at 7:45 a.m., leaving hundreds of thousands of residents without power, officials said. It has since been downgraded to a Category 1 storm. Idalia produced storm surges that reached several feet in some areas and brought damaging winds that howled up to 130 miles per hour at one point, according to the National Hurricane Center. It also caused flooding that completely encompassed Floridian roadways when it passed the Apalachee Bay and made landfall over Florida's Big Bend region, where the peninsula merges into the Panhandle. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he had directed law enforcement to "protect people's property. "We are not going to tolerate any looting in the aftermath of a natural disaster. I mean it's just ridiculous that you would try to do something like that on the heels of an almost Category 4 hurricane hitting this community," DeSantis said. He warned would-be looters that they could very well be walking into the home of a Second Amendment advocate. "I've seen signs in people's yards, and I would say it's probably here, ‘You Loot, We Shoot.’ You never know what's behind that door," DeSantis said. President Biden said he had spoken with the governors of states most impacted by the storm and vowed all federal assistance, including 1,500 personnel and 900 Coast Guard personnel throughout the southeast. "Federal teams on the ground are going to continue to work with the first responders in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, to get people to safety," Biden said. At least two people have died in vehicle accidents since the storm made landfall, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. In Pasco County, a 40-year-old male lost control of his Ford Ranger and collided into a tree after driving too fast for the weather conditions, while a 59-year-old male died in Alachua County after his Toyota Tacoma plunged into a ditch and crashed into a nearby tree line, officials said. The storm has been impacting Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Dowling Park, Lake City, Cedar Key, Chiefland, Newberry, Cross City, Apalachicola, and Perry. Its impact will also be felt in Orlando, Spring Hill, Bradenton, Bartow, Ocala, Lake Placid, Tampa, Sarasota, and Fort Myers. By 11 a.m. Wednesday, the storm was a Category 1, with sustained winds of 90 mph, and its impact was being felt in Georgia, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Authorities continue to urge caution as, despite the slight decline, the storm remains dangerous and potentially life-threatening. More than 340,000 Americans were without power as Idalia continued to blast Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolina, according to Fox Weather. Further outages are expected as the storm continues pummeling the state as Idalia continues its northeast path to Georgia, the Carolinas and then the Atlantic Ocean. The National Weather Service in Tallahassee had called Idalia "an unprecedented event" as it rapidly intensified over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and obtained Category 4 status within 24 hours. It downgraded slightly, officially becoming a high-end Category 3 storm when it made landfall, before downgrading again. The NWS also said "no one" has witnessed a storm strengthen to such magnitude in such a short time. https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2023/08/30/trump-raises-more-than-20-million-in-august-n574661#google_vignette’ Trump raises more than $20 million in August Donald Trump has raised $20M in August, according to his campaign. Since he was processed in the Fulton County jail and had a mugshot taken, he has raised more than $9.4M. Despite the multiple indictments and the first-ever presidential mugshot, his contributors continue to send in campaign contributions. The campaign knew the mugshot would be a money-maker and fundraising came swiftly as soon as it was released. The angry scowl seen around the world is marketed on various merchandise on Trump’s website. Trump haters are buying up merchandise on other sites and displaying their purchases on social media like it is a badge of honor. “Since the moment my mugshot was plastered all over the Internet in a vicious attempt to wrongfully turn me into a criminal, our movement has RAISED $9 MILLION from grassroots patriots like YOU,” Trump said in a statement released by the Trump Save America Joint Fundraising Committee on Tuesday. “In fact, our campaign recorded its SINGLE GREATEST FUNDRAISING DAY EVER,” the 77-year-old said of his Georgia surrender bounty. His fundraising numbers spiked once the mugshot was released – which it immediately was – with supporters particularly pleased with the “never surrender” slogan. Critics noted the irony since the mugshot was taken when he surrendered to authorities to be processed at the jail. The merchandise sales are impressive so far. The totals reported include 36,000 T-shirts, 24,000 coffee mugs and 8,600 posters. One thing that people talk about is the amount of money Trump is spending on legal bills and how a lot of those bills are being paid by campaign donations. It’s being reported that the mugshot merchandise money is being earmarked by the campaign for political and campaign activities and won’t be used to cover legal expense. Trump has spent tens of millions of dollars on legal bills since the season of indictments began. Altogether, Trump is facing 91 counts in all four indictments. Trump raised $5M in the first 48 hours after the indictment in Manhattan and $10M over five days. After the indictment over the mishandling of classified documents, his campaign said it raised $6.6M. Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said that last Friday was the biggest fundraising day for the Trump campaign so far, with $4.18M raised on the day alone. Trump’s mugshot was taken on Thursday night. https://nypost.com/2023/08/29/chicago-tv-news-reporter-on-assignment-to-cover-thefts-robbed-of-video-camera-at-gunpoint/ Chicago TV news reporter on assignment to cover thefts robbed of video camera at gunpoint A pair of Chicago journalists were held up at gunpoint by three men wearing ski masks — while covering the spate of robberies and carjackings that plagued the Windy City over the weekend, according to local police and news outlets. A Univision Chicago reporter and a cameraman were set to do a live shot in the upscale Wicker Park section at around 4:30 a.m. on Monday when a black SUV and a gray sedan pulled up alongside them, according to the news site CWBChicago. The two male journalists — one 28 and the other 42 — were standing near the 1200 block of North Milwaukee Ave. when “three unknown male offenders exited the vehicles, wearing ski masks and displaying firearms,” Chicago police officials told The Post on Tuesday. The thugs made off with their video camera before fleeing, cops said. No injuries were reported and none of the suspects were in custody as of Tuesday afternoon, police said. The brazen attack was part of a spree that involved at least 30 others who were either robbed or carjacked in the crime-ravaged city on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, according to local authorities. Luis Godinez, the vice president of Univision Chicago, circulated an email to employees confirming that their colleagues were the ones who were robbed, according to the news site Block Club Chicago. The fact that the news personnel were now part of the story is “total irony,” the Univision reporter, who wished to remain anonymous, told the site. “As a journalist, you never want to be the story, right?” the reporter told Block Club Chicago. Earlier this month, a Chicago TV news videographer had two of his phones robbed while preparing to cover a news conference on the city’s West Side. Law enforcement officials have yet to make arrests in those cases, according to reports. https://beckernews.com/99-of-fatalities-in-united-states-not-primarily-caused-by-covid-19-cdc-data-51670/ 99% of Fatalities in United States Not Primarily Caused by Covid-19: CDC Data Despite the rampant fear being spread in the U.S. media about new Covid subvariants, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Infection cast doubt on any cause for alarm. CDC statistics reveal that only 1% of all weekly deaths across the United States are attributed to Covid-19. For the week ending on August 19, the CDC’s Covid dashboard reports 324 Covid-related fatalities, constituting a mere 1.7% of all deaths during that period. Although the percentage of deaths due to Covid for the week ending August 19 reflects a minor uptick from the prior week, it is substantially lower than the pandemic’s apex, when the CDC cited Covid as the cause of nearly one in three deaths. Data highlights that states such as Washington, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland, and New York are experiencing higher rates of Covid-induced deaths. Maryland and Florida lead with 3.4%, while Washington, Tennessee, North Carolina, and New York are around the 2% mark. In contrast, more than 24 states recorded between one and nine Covid-related deaths for the week ending August 19. Additional data points out that the fatality rate is marginally higher among women than men, and is most elevated among individuals aged 75 and older. This latest data may offer some comfort at a time when anxieties are escalating across the country due to the spread of highly transmissible new Covid variants, resulting in an increase in infections and hospitalizations, as well as the reintroduction of certain Covid mandates. Recently detected variants like EG.5 (Eris) and BA.8.26 (Pirola) have emerged in multiple countries, including the United States. These variants have undergone extensive mutations, making them potentially more adept at dodging vaccine and natural immunity, and contributing to a rise in infections. Despite the appearance of these variants, infections in the U.S. have doubled and hospital admissions have risen for the fifth consecutive week, but they remain near historical lows. Importantly, Covid-related deaths have not surged. Last week’s concerns over a Covid resurgence led Hollywood’s Lionsgate studio to enforce mask mandates at its Santa Monica, California offices. This decision was later rescinded within days. Similarly, Rutgers University in New Jersey and Morris Brown College in Georgia both declared that face coverings will be mandatory for faculty and students. Medical facilities like Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Santa Rosa, California, and Upstate Community Hospital in Syracuse, New York, have reinstated mask requirements for healthcare workers, patients, and visitors. In Kentucky, the Lee County School District shut down classes less than two weeks after reopening, as nearly 20% of its student body fell ill with a ‘tripledemic’ of illnesses, including Covid, strep throat, and influenza. President Biden indicated on Friday that his administration will “likely” recommend another Covid booster vaccine soon. He also signed a proposal asking Congress for additional funds to modify Covid vaccines to better counteract the new variants. Nevertheless, public interest in booster shots remains tepid, with only 18% of eligible Americans having received any form of booster. As pointed out by the Mayo Clinic, about 81% of Covid-related deaths in the United States have been in people age 65 and older, adding that “risks are even higher for older people when they have other health conditions.” Even when accounting for the difficulty in assessing cause of death in a predominately elderly population with comorbidities, the Covid-19 pandemic nonetheless had a 99.7% survival rate in the United States.

Biden makes unproven claim that he was a civil rights activist. The National Archives possesses about 5,400 emails and records linked to President Joe Biden's email aliases. Armed robbers rob Chicago TV crew reporting on armed robberies. Airline launches ‘only adult' section. Hurricane Idalia strengthens as it targets Florida for Wednesday landfall. Mom will not allow her teen to get a job. New poll shows Americans think Biden is too old to run again. The Urban Doom Loop.

Hyperlocal media personality Brandon Pope makes his Dynasty Podcasts debut to talk about his work across Chicago TV, digital, and more.Pope talks about his role hosting WBEZ's Making podcast and shares his thoughts on hosting the recent episodes deconstructing the rise and fall of Kanye West. He also delves into his work telling Chicagoans' stories as host of On The Block, a collaboration between WCIU and Block Club Chicago. Finally, Pope speaks on his work mentoring the next generation of journalists in his roles as an instructor at Columbia College Chicago and as the President of the Chicago chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists.

What kind of music do you listen to? Can music take you around the world?  We talked with Ernie Adams, an incredible Chicago-based percussionist who says he's been blessed to work in 48 countries all over the world with legendary, Grammy Award winning artists from the jazz world, the pop world, fusion world, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music worlds and beyond. He's played on stages, done recording sessions, worked on music for the hit Chicago TV show "Empire," and so much more. We talked about influences, balancing time between work and family and the importance of following your passion and making things happen! Ernie's website This episode was produced by Aliyah, Jonas, D'Angelo, Genaro, and Elvis. Enjoy! http://www.PowerYourStoryPodcast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/poweryourstorypodcast Instagram: @PowerYourStoryPodcast YouTube: After School Matters - Power Your Story Podcast *** Power Your Story is produced by students in the Podcast Tech & Production programs of After School Matters in Chicago. We represent diverse voices, telling our real life stories through the power of podcasting technology. Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder of The Creative Impostor Studios, creating personal journals, interviews, and discussions about the topics that matter most to us. Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.

What is the classic Chicago TV commercial or business that is your remember that is gone but not forgotten? Roger Badesch, retired WGN Radio news anchor, returns to ‘The Dave Plier Show' to talk to Dave and our listeners about vintage Chicago commercials including Boushelle (Hudson3-2700), Victory Auto Wreckers, Empire Carpet, Zayre, Wieboldt's, Marshall Fields, Lincoln Carpeting and United Auto Insurance; […]

Fresh off a successful Season 2, the crew from RTO is back for a 3rd Season of South Side on HBO Max. In our exclusive interview, co-creator, writer, producer and lead actor, Sultan Salahuddin gives us a preview of Season 3 and explains why South Side is one of the best comedies in decades. Follow Sultan Salahuddin: Instagram: @Simonjsouthside Website: www.lane44.org

From 2018Today Rich Koz aka Horror Host Svengoolie . A Chicago TV institution now a national celeb thanks to MeTV. Rich started as Svengoolie in 1979 when every big city  still had local television entertainment . Every weekend he'd host a classic or cheesy horror film and do jokes parody songs and comedy sketches inbetween film scenes. He was there after the original horror hosts of the 50s and 60s like Vampira and Ghoulari but well before Elvira Joe Bob Briggs and Mystery Science Theater 3000. As Rich points out each show has its own style.We talk about how he makes his show the movies and celeb guests and shout outs he's received from many pop culture stars. We also get into our mutual love of the 3 Stooges and stooge mysteries like The Fake Shemp films. Catch Svengoolie every Saturday night at 8pm Eastern on MeTV

We're back, back, back again with more nostalgic goodness for your ears! Join us this week as we look back at Roller Coaster Tycoon (and the pit of doom), Nashville (and country music stardom) and Chicago Fire (and the Chicago TV universe). It's another great episode - tune in now!

What is the classic Chicago TV commercial or business that is your remember that is gone but not forgotten? Roger Badesch, retired WGN Radio news anchor, returns to ‘The Dave Plier Show' to talk to Dave and our listeners about vintage Chicago commercials including Boushelle (Hudson3-2700), Victory Auto Wreckers, Empire Carpet, Zayre, Wieboldt's, Marshall Fields, Lincoln Carpeting and United Auto Insurance; […]

Jim Lichtenstein Pt. 2 Jim is the Executive Producer / Writer / Show Runner of THE HENRY FORD'S INNOVATION NATION with MO ROCCA on CBS, and DID I MENTION INVENTION with ALIE WARD on The CW. Jim is a 3 time Daytime Emmy Award winning producer and writer for his work on INNOVATION NATION, and has led the show to 17 Daytime Emmy Nominations since the series premiered in 2014. In 2018, with the success and longevity (100+ episodes) of the highly acclaimed INNOVATION NATION, Jim began running and writing the spinoff series DID I MENTION INVENTION which ran for two seasons. Both shows are syndicated around the globe. Jim Lichtenstein, has been a broadcast professional for over 30 years and has previously produced for network primetime, network morning news, as well as syndicated and cable entertainment. Jim joined INNOVATION NATION from NBC's TODAY SHOW where he was a producer on some of the biggest news events the last decade. As a TV Movie Producer, Jim created and was Co-Executive Producer of TALK TO ME, the highly acclaimed ABC Sunday Night Movie that lifted the veil on the TV Talk Show world. His other credits include Show Runner / Supervising Producer on two of HGTV's most popular shows, DESIGNED TO SELL and DESIGN ON A DIME. Jim was also a Producer for 20th Television's nationally syndicated talk show, THE BERTICE BERRY SHOW. Jim began his career in Chicago TV news. At WBBM/CBS he was Lester Holt's Managing Editor. At WLS/ABC he ran the stations coverage as the Assignment Manager. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sneakies or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/anonymouscontent, https://enchantedbooks.godaddysites.com/ Other awesome podcasts: Girl's Guide To Investing, Enchanting Book Readings (Top 1%), Thrilling Stories and "Ghostly Stories & Strange Things." Please Subscribe to our YouTube:) https://www.youtube.com/user/Fellinijr/videos Subscribe & Support ;) https://tinyurl.com/5h6xkwp9 Zombie Diaries: https://youtu.be/tBmgi3k6r9A Buy our books :) Young Adult wizard book series: "Margaret Merlin's Journal" by A. A. Banks at Amazon! :) Margaret Merlin's Journal ~The Battle of the Black Witch ~Book I https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Battle-Black-ebook/dp/B01634G3CK Margaret Merlin's Journal ~ Unleashing the Dark One ~Book II Science fiction action adventure https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Unleashing-Dark-ebook/dp/B01J78YH6I Margaret Merlin's Journal ~ The Mask of the Parallel World ~Book III An Adventure in Italy https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Parallel-World-ebook/dp/B01KUGIZ8W/ Margaret Merlin's Journal ~The Quest for the Golden Key ~Book IV https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Quest-Golden-ebook/dp/B076FTTDQN Children's Books at Amazon: Jack the Bear and Golden Hair by Sir Herbert Sneakies Skip Boots Big Safari Adventure by Sir Herbert Sneakies Adventures of Mooch the Pooch by Sir Herbert Sneakies Blueber Goober the Monster In My Closet! by Sir Herbert Sneakies https://www.instagram.com/margaretmerlinsjournal/ TikTok: Sneakies Instagram: marylinartist If you would like to be a guest on the show email: jobsmh(@)live.com If you would like to sponsor the show email: mystuffmah(@)gmail.com Thank you for listening --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmaddicts/support

Jim Lichtenstein Pt. Jim is the Executive Producer / Writer / Show Runner of THE HENRY FORD'S INNOVATION NATION with MO ROCCA on CBS, and DID I MENTION INVENTION with ALIE WARD on The CW. Jim is a 3 time Daytime Emmy Award winning producer and writer for his work on INNOVATION NATION, and has led the show to 17 Daytime Emmy Nominations since the series premiered in 2014. In 2018, with the success and longevity (100+ episodes) of the highly acclaimed INNOVATION NATION, Jim began running and writing the spinoff series DID I MENTION INVENTION which ran for two seasons. Both shows are syndicated around the globe. Jim Lichtenstein, has been a broadcast professional for over 30 years and has previously produced for network primetime, network morning news, as well as syndicated and cable entertainment. Jim joined INNOVATION NATION from NBC's TODAY SHOW where he was a producer on some of the biggest news events the last decade. As a TV Movie Producer, Jim created and was Co-Executive Producer of TALK TO ME, the highly acclaimed ABC Sunday Night Movie that lifted the veil on the TV Talk Show world. His other credits include Show Runner / Supervising Producer on two of HGTV's most popular shows, DESIGNED TO SELL and DESIGN ON A DIME. Jim was also a Producer for 20th Television's nationally syndicated talk show, THE BERTICE BERRY SHOW. Jim began his career in Chicago TV news. At WBBM/CBS he was Lester Holt's Managing Editor. At WLS/ABC he ran the stations coverage as the Assignment Manager. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sneakies or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/anonymouscontent, https://enchantedbooks.godaddysites.com/ Other awesome podcasts: Girl's Guide To Investing, Enchanting Book Readings (Top 1%), Thrilling Stories and "Ghostly Stories & Strange Things." Please Subscribe to our YouTube:) https://www.youtube.com/user/Fellinijr/videos Subscribe & Support ;) https://tinyurl.com/5h6xkwp9 Zombie Diaries: https://youtu.be/tBmgi3k6r9A Buy our books :) Young Adult wizard book series: "Margaret Merlin's Journal" by A. A. Banks at Amazon! :) Margaret Merlin's Journal ~The Battle of the Black Witch ~Book I https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Battle-Black-ebook/dp/B01634G3CK Margaret Merlin's Journal ~ Unleashing the Dark One ~Book II Science fiction action adventure https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Unleashing-Dark-ebook/dp/B01J78YH6I Margaret Merlin's Journal ~ The Mask of the Parallel World ~Book III An Adventure in Italy https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Parallel-World-ebook/dp/B01KUGIZ8W/ Margaret Merlin's Journal ~The Quest for the Golden Key ~Book IV https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Quest-Golden-ebook/dp/B076FTTDQN Children's Books at Amazon: Jack the Bear and Golden Hair by Sir Herbert Sneakies Skip Boots Big Safari Adventure by Sir Herbert Sneakies Adventures of Mooch the Pooch by Sir Herbert Sneakies Blueber Goober the Monster In My Closet! by Sir Herbert Sneakies https://www.instagram.com/margaretmerlinsjournal/ TikTok: Sneakies Instagram: marylinartist If you would like to be a guest on the show email: jobsmh(@)live.com If you would like to sponsor the show email: mystuffmah(@)gmail.com Thank you for listening --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmaddicts/support

Jim Lichtenstein Pt. Jim is the Executive Producer / Writer / Show Runner of THE HENRY FORD'S INNOVATION NATION with MO ROCCA on CBS, and DID I MENTION INVENTION with ALIE WARD on The CW. Jim is a 3 time Daytime Emmy Award winning producer and writer for his work on INNOVATION NATION, and has led the show to 17 Daytime Emmy Nominations since the series premiered in 2014. In 2018, with the success and longevity (100+ episodes) of the highly acclaimed INNOVATION NATION, Jim began running and writing the spinoff series DID I MENTION INVENTION which ran for two seasons. Both shows are syndicated around the globe. Jim Lichtenstein, has been a broadcast professional for over 30 years and has previously produced for network primetime, network morning news, as well as syndicated and cable entertainment. Jim joined INNOVATION NATION from NBC's TODAY SHOW where he was a producer on some of the biggest news events the last decade. As a TV Movie Producer, Jim created and was Co-Executive Producer of TALK TO ME, the highly acclaimed ABC Sunday Night Movie that lifted the veil on the TV Talk Show world. His other credits include Show Runner / Supervising Producer on two of HGTV's most popular shows, DESIGNED TO SELL and DESIGN ON A DIME. Jim was also a Producer for 20th Television's nationally syndicated talk show, THE BERTICE BERRY SHOW. Jim began his career in Chicago TV news. At WBBM/CBS he was Lester Holt's Managing Editor. At WLS/ABC he ran the stations coverage as the Assignment Manager. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sneakies or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/anonymouscontent, https://enchantedbooks.godaddysites.com/ Other awesome podcasts: Girl's Guide To Investing, Enchanting Book Readings (Top 1%), Thrilling Stories and "Ghostly Stories & Strange Things." Please Subscribe to our YouTube:) https://www.youtube.com/user/Fellinijr/videos Subscribe & Support ;) https://tinyurl.com/5h6xkwp9 Zombie Diaries: https://youtu.be/tBmgi3k6r9A Buy our books :) Young Adult wizard book series: "Margaret Merlin's Journal" by A. A. Banks at Amazon! :) Margaret Merlin's Journal ~The Battle of the Black Witch ~Book I https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Battle-Black-ebook/dp/B01634G3CK Margaret Merlin's Journal ~ Unleashing the Dark One ~Book II Science fiction action adventure https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Unleashing-Dark-ebook/dp/B01J78YH6I Margaret Merlin's Journal ~ The Mask of the Parallel World ~Book III An Adventure in Italy https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Parallel-World-ebook/dp/B01KUGIZ8W/ Margaret Merlin's Journal ~The Quest for the Golden Key ~Book IV https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Quest-Golden-ebook/dp/B076FTTDQN Children's Books at Amazon: Jack the Bear and Golden Hair by Sir Herbert Sneakies Skip Boots Big Safari Adventure by Sir Herbert Sneakies Adventures of Mooch the Pooch by Sir Herbert Sneakies Blueber Goober the Monster In My Closet! by Sir Herbert Sneakies https://www.instagram.com/margaretmerlinsjournal/ TikTok: Sneakies Instagram: marylinartist If you would like to be a guest on the show email: jobsmh(@)live.com If you would like to sponsor the show email: mystuffmah(@)gmail.com Thank you for listening --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmaddicts/support

Jim Lichtenstein Pt. 2 Jim is the Executive Producer / Writer / Show Runner of THE HENRY FORD'S INNOVATION NATION with MO ROCCA on CBS, and DID I MENTION INVENTION with ALIE WARD on The CW. Jim is a 3 time Daytime Emmy Award winning producer and writer for his work on INNOVATION NATION, and has led the show to 17 Daytime Emmy Nominations since the series premiered in 2014. In 2018, with the success and longevity (100+ episodes) of the highly acclaimed INNOVATION NATION, Jim began running and writing the spinoff series DID I MENTION INVENTION which ran for two seasons. Both shows are syndicated around the globe. Jim Lichtenstein, has been a broadcast professional for over 30 years and has previously produced for network primetime, network morning news, as well as syndicated and cable entertainment. Jim joined INNOVATION NATION from NBC's TODAY SHOW where he was a producer on some of the biggest news events the last decade. As a TV Movie Producer, Jim created and was Co-Executive Producer of TALK TO ME, the highly acclaimed ABC Sunday Night Movie that lifted the veil on the TV Talk Show world. His other credits include Show Runner / Supervising Producer on two of HGTV's most popular shows, DESIGNED TO SELL and DESIGN ON A DIME. Jim was also a Producer for 20th Television's nationally syndicated talk show, THE BERTICE BERRY SHOW. Jim began his career in Chicago TV news. At WBBM/CBS he was Lester Holt's Managing Editor. At WLS/ABC he ran the stations coverage as the Assignment Manager. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast :) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sneakies or https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/anonymouscontent, https://enchantedbooks.godaddysites.com/ Other awesome podcasts: Girl's Guide To Investing, Enchanting Book Readings (Top 1%), Thrilling Stories and "Ghostly Stories & Strange Things." Please Subscribe to our YouTube:) https://www.youtube.com/user/Fellinijr/videos Subscribe & Support ;) https://tinyurl.com/5h6xkwp9 Zombie Diaries: https://youtu.be/tBmgi3k6r9A Buy our books :) Young Adult wizard book series: "Margaret Merlin's Journal" by A. A. Banks at Amazon! :) Margaret Merlin's Journal ~The Battle of the Black Witch ~Book I https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Battle-Black-ebook/dp/B01634G3CK Margaret Merlin's Journal ~ Unleashing the Dark One ~Book II Science fiction action adventure https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Unleashing-Dark-ebook/dp/B01J78YH6I Margaret Merlin's Journal ~ The Mask of the Parallel World ~Book III An Adventure in Italy https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Parallel-World-ebook/dp/B01KUGIZ8W/ Margaret Merlin's Journal ~The Quest for the Golden Key ~Book IV https://www.amazon.com/Margaret-Merlins-Journal-Quest-Golden-ebook/dp/B076FTTDQN Children's Books at Amazon: Jack the Bear and Golden Hair by Sir Herbert Sneakies Skip Boots Big Safari Adventure by Sir Herbert Sneakies Adventures of Mooch the Pooch by Sir Herbert Sneakies Blueber Goober the Monster In My Closet! by Sir Herbert Sneakies https://www.instagram.com/margaretmerlinsjournal/ TikTok: Sneakies Instagram: marylinartist If you would like to be a guest on the show email: jobsmh(@)live.com If you would like to sponsor the show email: mystuffmah(@)gmail.com Thank you for listening --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/filmaddicts/support

There aren't many people in Kankakee County that can say an Illinois State Law is named after them but Hayli Martenez can! Hayli's Law, which was signed into law on July 9th, 2021 by Governor J.B. Pritzker, states the Illinois Department of Public Health or any other local health department cannot regulate the sale of lemonade or nonalcoholic drinks by a person under age 16. Haylibug Lemonade Stand in Kankakee was started by Hayli and her Mom, Iva, in 2017. Local health department officials forced Hayli to close down her stand for lack of water and sewer services to their home, even though bottled water was being used to make the lemonade. As you may remember, Hayli & Iva fought back hard to reopen their stand. It became such a big story that it caught the eye of several Chicago TV stations and other major media outlets.    Hayli & Iva even brought me a new flavor of Haylibug Lemonadez to try. We decided to call it, "Kankanade".    You can get a taste of Haylibug Lemonadez at the Kankakee Podcast 1 Year Anniversary Picnic on Sunday, May 15th at the Kankakee County Museum! RSVP HERE: https://fb.me/e/1gjEe8sno   Much Love, Jake LaMore   Become a Kankakee Podcast Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/kankakeepodcast Podcast Merch: https://kankakeepodcast.com/shop/ Record your own podcast at Rhubarb Fest Sun. May 22nd: https://kankakeepodcast.com/record-your-own-10-minute-podcast/ Start your own podcast for FREE today: https://www.podbean.com/kankakeepod  

In November 1987, one of the weirdest moments of TV history happened right underneath the noses of the Chicago viewing public. That night a mysterious figure wearing a full-head "Max Headroom" mask invaded the broadcasts of local Chicago TV stations WGN and WTTW. Initially, on WGN, the masked marauder was only able to cut in for about 30 seconds before the transmission was re-seized by network engineers...but on WTTW, which was airing an innocuous Doctor Who rerun, the signal hijacking would last an entire minute and a half and include a garbled, manic tirade involving Chicago sportscasters, obscure local children's shows, New Coke, and, uh, spanking. To this day, no one knows who was behind the Max Headroom Incident...but that's where the mystery really begins. This week, Carrie takes us through the nitty-gritty of late 80s pop culture, broadcasting technology, and Reddit-based speculation, along with the strange stories of two other signal hijackings: the Captain Midnight broadcast signal intrusion and the Southern Television broadcast interruption - the latter of which may possibly have come from a place beyond our galaxy! ________________________________________ Connect with us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/aintitscary Twitter: @aintitscary Instagram: @aintitscary Patreon: www.patreon.com/aintitscary ___________________________________________ Thank you to our sponsors: BetterHelp - Special offer for Ain't it Scary? listeners: Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/aintitscary Audible - Get a FREE audiobook and 30-Day Free Trial at www.audibletrial.com/aintitscary BarkBox - Enjoy a FREE month of BarkBox on us when you sign up for a 6 or 12-month BarkBox subscription! Visit www.barkbox.com/aintitscary for more details Hunt a Killer - Receive 20% off your first Hunt a Killer subscription box at www.huntakiller.com with the code SCARYSQUAD at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joined Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Dean and Bob talked about what could happen after Jussie Smollett’s sentencing and his interview with director Kenny Leon. He also discussed the death of Chicago TV executive Bob Ramsey what to watch this weekend, and WGN TV’s appearance […]

She got her first big break imitating Bart Simpson on the radio! And now, she's one of only a few women who lead a morning radio show, waking up listeners on WLIT-Chicago. Melissa Forman has been a beloved Chicago TV and radio fixture since 1999, providing laughs, love, and lots of smiles. She shares with her former TV co-host Jeanne her secrets to success; why she doesn't take things personally; why patience and grace are her mantras; how empathy changes everything; and what she 100% believes in. About Melissa:Melissa Forman is a long-time radio and TV personality, entertaining and informing Chicago listeners and viewers for more than 20 years. The University of Illinois alum got her on-air start in Champaign at Mix 94.5. From there she moved to Cincinnati and then back home to Chicago. She's currently on her third stint as morning drive maven at WLIT-FM 93.9 – which she calls her home away from home in that she loves the station staff, her bosses and of course her listeners. In between working at the LIT, she co-hosted You & Me This Morning with Jeanne on WCIU-TV. She was honored in 2008 with the Distinguished Alumnus Award from her alma mater Glenbrook North High School and has done countless charity events, raising more than $500,000 for local organizations. Twitter: @melissaformanFacebook: @MelissaFormanInstagram: @melforman

Episode 103: I will be talking about The Branding Iron Restaurant in Oak Lawn, IL and, memories of watching Chicago TV Weather Forecasters in the past on television. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pete-kastanes/message

Episode 103: I will be talking about The Branding Iron Restaurant in Oak Lawn, IL and, memories of watching Chicago TV Weather Forecasters in the past on television. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pete-kastanes/message

Time for another best of only this time it's part one of season two which included 14 wonderful interviews. Snippets of 5 of them appear in the next episode including the recently retired Marv Albert who waxed nostalgia about his days broadcasting Michael Jordan and the Bulls during their championship run. Long time Chicago TV sports journalist Peggy Kusinski lets us in one her difficult time trying to prove she knew allot more about sports than people thought.Jarrett Payton was brought back to the time when he had to cope with losing his father, the legendary Walter Payton to cancer.  Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer, a starting offensive guard on the Super Bowl winning team from 1985, discussed a meeting with the chairman of the board, THEE chairman of the board. And the always loquacious Charley Steiner remember quite a bru-ha-ha during Wimbledon 1981. Great stories from great guests on Tell me a story I don't know which is sponsored by Vienna beef (@viennabeef.com) and The Paulina Market (@paulinamarket.com). Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Time for another best of only this time it's part one of season two which included 14 wonderful interviews. Snippets of 5 of them appear in the next episode including the recently retired Marv Albert who waxed nostalgia about his days broadcasting Michael Jordan and the Bulls during their championship run. Long time Chicago TV sports journalist Peggy Kusinski lets us in one her difficult time trying to prove she knew allot more about sports than people thought.Jarrett Payton was brought back to the time when he had to cope with losing his father, the legendary Walter Payton to cancer.  Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer, a starting offensive guard on the Super Bowl winning team from 1985, discussed a meeting with the chairman of the board, THEE chairman of the board. And the always loquacious Charley Steiner remember quite a bru-ha-ha during Wimbledon 1981. Great stories from great guests on Tell me a story I don't know which is sponsored by Vienna beef (@viennabeef.com) and The Paulina Market (@paulinamarket.com). Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2:00 Day in the life of Larry Potash2:30 working the morning news shift3:27 Did you always know you wanted to be a reporter and an anchor?4:30 Why good storytelling is important5:31 Larry's road to success8:11 Is this how you imagined your life?9:44 Writing for news tips10:25 Did you ever want to work at the network level?12:18 Larry's favorite stories to cover13:40 “If you're not pissing someone off then you're not doing your job correctly.”14:20 Larry explaining “Backstory with Larry Potash”16:48 Highlights of Larry's career so far17:35 Larry's most embarrassing moment18:56 being authentic23:54 Larry's silent struggle26:32 “It's important to remain coachable.”27:07 What makes someone stand out as a storyteller?28:24 Package writing tips28:51 Good journalist vs great journalist30:15 “Simple does not mean shallow.”30:30 Career planning tips31:11 “Every station has their stuff to deal with. Think two jobs ahead!”31:37 Negotiating a contract32:32 “Don't be afraid to ask for things!”33:27 Do you need an agent?34:04 Hire agent or lawyer?35:00 Larry's reflections on the pandemic36:43- Larry's advice on avoiding burnout in the industry38: 55 managing work-life and family-life41:21 thoughts on how the news business is changing43:44 “If you're doing the same thing as everyone else, then they don't need to pay you more44:00 Larry's life after WGN44:13 “It's not the glory days of television.”47:05 Larry answers the quick question round:-What interns should not do-Something you wish someone told you when you were first starting out-The beverage in your anchor mug-Biggest career advice Larry received-What would you do be doing if you were not an anchor-Biggest career inspiration-Something no one knows about you-Favorite book

Can you hear me  now Podcast  Episode 2: REFERENCES:https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/10/collapsing-levels-trust-are-devastating-america/616581/https://time.com/5929252/edelman-trust-barometer-2021/https://knightfoundation.org/articles/restoring-trust-in-a-polarized-age/https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/disinformation-conspiracy-theories-inoculation-edelman-corporate-america-1132325/https://www.theharbingergroup.com/https://www.rj47llc.com/https://argyleprusa.com/about-us/leadership-team/harlan-loeb/Rob Johnson (00:19):Welcome everyone to episode two of the "Can You Hear Me" podcast, I'm Rob Johnson, former Chicago TV news anchor and now President of the communications consulting firm, Rob Johnson Communications.Eileen Rochford (00:32):And I'm Eileen Rochford CEO of marketing strategy and public relations firm The Harbinger Group. We created "Can You Hear Me" because we both have a passion for communications and I mean really good communications, but we saw a growing need for C-Suite level leadership and other executives to frankly, just be better at it. And so that's why we're here with you today. And we will be joined by a man who knows all about this, former Edelman global crisis and risk lead Harlan Loeb. He's now senior managing director at Argyle USA. Harlan's a recognized expert in crisis and reputational risk management. He has extensive experience in global crisis preparedness, He has developed a reputational risk resilience model for corporate officers and their boards, has worked across nearly every industry sector in existence, representing clients such as Dow Chemical Company, Kraft GE Healthcare, Harley Davidson, CME group, Mitsubishi Corporation and SC Johnson among many, many more is licensed to the Bar in Illinois and Wisconsin.Eileen Rochford (01:37):He's practiced law with Godfrey & Kahn. And then as Regional Counsel for the ADL, he's also a professor of Crisis Litigation & The Court of Public Opinion at Northwestern University Law School and a lecture in Ford scholar at the Kellogg school of management. Finally, I'll just say, Harlan is someone for whom I have the utmost respect, not only for his incredible intellect and vast knowledge of everything reputation, but also for his character. And his decency is truly just one of my very favorite people. Someone I admire deeply, and I continue to learn from to this day. I'm thrilled that he's here today with us, Rob, really excited.Rob Johnson (02:12):We're very lucky to have you Harlan and it's great to be with you. So here's a question for you. Who do you trust? Or more directly, who don't you trust? The erosion of trust in our institutions isn't a recent occurrence. It's been trending slowly in this direction for a very long time. The issue is that public trust is eroded in our social institutions, such as government, business, non-government organizations, NGOs, and the media. In fact, the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer, a study published annually by global communications firm Edelman, unveiled its findings recently after conducting more than 33,000 online surveys in 28 countries between October and November of 2020.Eileen Rochford (02:53):I gotta say Rob, the 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer findings scared the crap out of me, totally, totally honestly, to quote this report, the findings reveal, "A new era of information bankruptcy and a trust ecosystem fund able to confront it." and further it says "In the United States, 57% of us believe our country is in the midst of a cold civil war." It's also worth noting here that our trust meaning us as Americans of our own us government dropped another five points just between May 2020 and January 2021 from what was already ridiculously low level. So this is bad. I mean really bad. And here's why- when people in a society lose trust in their institutions and in each other, the nation collapses. So what we're discussing today is of the utmost importance to every one of us at every company, institution, organization, person, it's incredibly important. I just want to add, um, to put a fine point on it that the CEO of Edelman, Richard Edelman, he wrote this essay that accompanied the release of their 2020 report. And here's how he put it. "The urgent issues confronting society require a knowledgeable public able to make choices based on unbiased information- not fear, compulsion or conspiracy theories. Every institution must play its part in restoring facts to their rightful place at the center of public discourse as the essential step to emerging from information of bankruptcy." So that really puts that fine point on the severity of this current state of affairs.Rob Johnson (04:36):No, and you can see that it's just trending in the wrong direction. Now, before we dive deeper, let's define two terms that you may hear and have heard frequently, misinformation and disinformation. According to dictionary.com, misinformation is false information that is spread regardless of intent to mislead. So you may do it unintentionally, but you still don't mislead people. Today misinformation spreads very easily. Thanks to technology, of course, on social media users have shared story after story, without checking if they were true and many times, they are not true. Misinformation was dictionary.com's word of the year back in 2018. Misinformation was top of mind that year with governments, businesses and the broader culture grappling with how to stop dangerous misinformation, which then can become disinformation highly.Eileen Rochford (05:22):And disinformation is defined by dictionary.com is "false information in a hostile act of tactical political subversion." It is also used more generally to mean "deliberately misleading or biased information, manipulated narrative or facts or propaganda." So disinformation is knowingly spreading misinformation. So I think this is a perfect time to bring in my longtime friend and corporate communications expert, Mr. Harlan Loeb. Harlan, thank you for joining us today.Harlan Loeb (05:58):Thank you for having me. I am honored and humbled, and I'm also, I'm also a bit of a refugee of the trust barometer having been at Edelman for 11 years working on that, and it seemed like the news kept getting more challenging to use it, to put it deeper mystical.Eileen Rochford (06:16):I can only imagine. I mean, you've been at the heart of this, uh, data collection and analysis for a long, long time, and now you're with Argyle, but you're still seeing the data come out. I'm sure it's very concerning to you as it is to the rest of us. And I want to ask, Harlan, I'm sure you've seen this whole thing kind of coming down the pike over the past decade or more. Can you tell us from your perspective what's driving these sometimes massive disinformation campaigns and really how does all of that affect trust and distrust?Harlan Loeb (06:51):Sure. So, uh, yeah, it's been in the works for quite quite a long time and I use this phrase a lot, so I'll just tee it up now. And that is the erosion of the sanctity of facts. Um, facts now are, are optional and, um, you can create your own facts set with whatever tropes you feel, uh, convey your message or convey your anger or convey whatever the sentiment and emotion of the day might be. Uh, so it's, it's been good. It's been in the works for quite some time and it well predates, um, it well predates two presidencies actually. So as I, as I look at it or I start thinking about it, the, the, if you remember the movie and both of you might be too young to remember the movie, um, "Good Morning, Vietnam," in which Robin Williams...Rob Johnson (07:43):We're not that young, we're not that young. It's a great movie, great movie.Harlan Loeb (07:48):...It is an excellent movie. And if you remember, you know, obviously, uh, Robin Williams is this dynamic, uh, morning host for, for the military. And he has, if you look in the background these two, and I think they, they almost in my, my mind as I look kind of traced back in my mind, it looked like they were twins, but the fact checkers that were kind of sitting in another room and kept X-ing out what he wanted to say. So most of what he had to say was censured and, and scripted by the military so that the Vietnam war was portrayed in exactly the terms that the generals wanted to convey. And I think that that's where we, where we are right now is that we have somebody on high in many different ways is kind of scripting the narrative and instead of being one person, it's everybody.Harlan Loeb (08:39):And so as I look at, um, the social crisis really, that has unknown dimension now and is, has, this has consequences, the rampant kind of polarization and native populism completely really it erodes any, any notion of the sanctity of facts. Um, as you, as you well know, the social media, the deep web has profoundly divided this country. Social media is from the data that I've looked at the largest source, not only of misinformation and disinformation, but of, of pick your own facts and the addiction that we, many of us have, if not all of us, have to the web and to the kinds of things that we look at and so forth really in, in known and unknown ways is really changing our brain chemistry. And that for me is extraordinarily, uh, extraordinarily frightening. Um, and as I said, the, you know, the populous narratives really, they well proceed.Harlan Loeb (09:43):Our most recent president certainly aided and abetted the proliferation of exactly what we're talking about. Um, but as we've been talking about, it was 10 years in the making. And so as we look at our societal institutions, even the military, which has historically been the most trusted entity that we have is down considerably in trust. Um, and other institutions, the Supreme court, for example, is still a trusted entity on the higher end of, of the data on trust, but it's still down 23% last I checked from where it was at it's high. So we're just in a profoundly distrusting society. And as we'll talk about, look, you know, looking at the avenues for change, I think will, is incumbent upon all of us, particularly the United States, uh, and it's possible, it's within reach because I believe the majority of Americans are just kind of watching what's happening, but, but believe in the sanctity of facts and believe in civil society, but are just don't know where to go and how to activate. So I do think that there is hope, um, particularly in light of shows like this and the opportunity to discuss exactly these challenges that we're confronting that seem insurmountable. I do believe that there's hope.Rob Johnson (11:00):That's good to hear. And you've heard us define a couple of terms already. We also want to define mistrust and distrust, which are basically synonyms with similar meanings. We mentioned a minute ago about the erosion of trust and social institutions, such as government, business, NGOs, and the media. Let's focus on business here, and Harlan, what are the implications of distrust on businesses? How can it hurt their bottom line?Harlan Loeb (11:26):I, in some cases, companies that are profoundly distrusted, there's a kind of what I would call private activism. There's there's, there's individuals and organizations and population sets that will, um, look for the alternative. So if you're, let's say you're looking at big box shopping, and if you profoundly distrust, I don't want to say the name of a company, but I will, if he profoundly distrust Safeway, um, he may go to Walmart. So they, they look at, so if there's an option, obviously they'll pivot. Um, if there's an option and it's no more expensive and they'll make, they'll make a pivot. Um, what I see happening is consumers in particular, what I would call transactional trust. They trust the specific, uh, transaction or encounter that they're, that they're involved in. So for example, if they're investing in Pfizer stock, which has been doing well lately, given COVID, um, if the investment buys the stock, they don't really need to trust Pfizer.Harlan Loeb (12:40):They trust in the stock price. And so it's a transactional trust, which is fragile because as soon as stock goes down, they become concerned. All the Pfizer's has done very well. So I do think that there's transactional trust amongst, um, largely US, uh, and beyond, but the US, um, the US in the context of, of how, and in what ways do they still have trust. But again, as I say, it's a transactional trust, which I think is fragile, and they don't really need to pay attention to some of the hiccups in the road that many of these companies have had. Um, and what winds up happening. And this is where I think the trust and distrust collides. And I'm sure you guys, I'm certain, you guys are familiar with Purdue Pharma and all their histrionics that have going on there. So if you look at Purdue Pharma, they were making billions of dollars, essentially creating opioid addiction, um, which I see as a vivid example of the sources of distrust, which is OxycontinHarlan Loeb (13:44):And some of these, these, these, these opioids are necessary and people depend on them, but when you begin to exploit it for, for, uh, material gain and you begin to, to engage in distrust and mistrust campaigns, which they certainly did, um, you're really aiding and abetting an addiction to opioids. But where, where distrust is created across, you know, we're distressed is created, um, or mistrust both, is there filling bankruptcy and absolving themselves of any penalties and protracted litigation. They have privileges these big, large companies that are larger than life have privileges in many ways, granted to them by our Congress and Senate and, and, and political leaders to engage in those kinds of things where kind of the average companies can't. Um, so you have government abled, privileges and loopholes that the rest of our society doesn't have, which is aiding and abetting, as I've said, and contributing it's seriously to distrust because there's, it's, it's not a level playing field. Um, and so, so as you look at those that example, and it's just one of many, our largest institutions, which are the backbone of at least our, our financial system, um, are played by special rules and, and, you know, live in a neighborhood that only 5% of us can ever get, can ever touch.Eileen Rochford (15:17):So that's, that's a really interesting observation Harlan. Um, you're starting to tell me more about the next thing that I wanted to ask you, which really is specifically about barriers to trust right now, in this day and age, kind of across the board, you know, building off of the facts and figures we shared, um, from the Edelman Trust Barometer about why people were less trusting as institutions you're starting to get at that, um, the actual barriers. Can you tell us about other barriers similar to the two that you've cited thus far? This is a very big topic, I think that there, there have to be additional barriers.Harlan Loeb (15:57):It's a great question. And when I think about all the time and I keep re-litigating what the right answer or, or on-ramp is. So I do think it's, yeah, it's about barriers, but it's also about the lack of greater social connectedness and durable structures for our kind of social engagement and social life. So for example, we'd have little, you know, like, uh, I don't want to say, mini communities, you know, family, friends, uh, you know, a circle of trust because of our, our we're, we're social by design as human beings. And so we have those communities and we have those relationships. So for example, um, if you look at business, you know, the Starbucks near me, there's an affinity that I have and that we all have for wherever are, and I know Rob, you don't drink coffee, but you can get their other options.Harlan Loeb (16:51):Um, the, uh, we have there's affinity plays all over the place. You see affinity for companies, for the people that work at a particular company. So I do think that there's hope in terms of connectedness, in what I would say, community level, uh, associations with business, you know, community connectedness with the Jewel that we have two blocks away and the people that work there. So I do think that there is connectedness and reason for hope as it relates to what I would say, mini community, um, structures, business structures, social structures, and so forth, where we have abandoned our, uh, our, our way and given shape, um, to the populists, to the, to the, to those that have their own agenda. Um, I, that continues to be disturbing, but where I see hope and where I see where I see, um, and we experienced it, you know, in client relationships and all kinds of, uh, all kinds of connectedness, whether it's clients, whether it's a social activity, whether it's, whatever it is, there are people by design, crave, concrete, meaning person, purpose, and identity, um, both individually and collectively.Harlan Loeb (18:17):So I do think that we do see that, um, what I'm in this, I'm a big fan of David Brooks. So I, I cite him often, um, what David Brooks has said and, and said, well, I think is that American life is really an open space and a, not an, a space not filled with individuals, um, if we're in it, and if we're failing to foster belonging, legitimacy, and trust what we are, what we're confronting as a failure in our largest institutions. Um, and if you look at that, and this is where I think one of the largest sources, if not the largest source of not only misinformation and arguably disinformation, but the biggest source of mortgaged trust, profoundly mortgaged trust, is our Congress, candidly, because they're using their bully pulpits to, uh, really play out in, in, on candid camera, if you will rub their, uh, frustrations of the, of their core constituencies.Harlan Loeb (19:20):Instead of working through the institutions, they use their platforms really to raise the profiles, um, in an are what I would consider an are out of control culture, and it just feeds the beast. And I think that is amongst the most dangerous sources of distrust that we have is just a Congress and a government that is profoundly distrusted, and mistrusted, um, yet people are consuming what it is that these particularly with a very divided Congress and Senate, um, they're, they're putting out tropes that are just feeding, uh, anger and populism. And if you can be angry, you must be angry. If you can't be outraged, you must be outraged. I mean that's, I think, one of the largest sources of distrust, and I do think what, where we're going to need Eileen to kind of roll back is to say, okay, let's localize this let's localize. If we begin to kind of put, put the dots on a map or put together an X, Y grid, if you localize, you'll see promise for sure.Rob Johnson (20:25):Well, and I think you're giving people the red meat that they want. And you're, um, while you're sitting here talking about all the problems and the problems are many, I'm glad that we're sitting here also trying to come up with solutions as well. For those of you who aren't sure what you're listening to, this is the, "Can You Hear Me?" podcast, Rob Johnson, Eileen Rochford and our special guest today, Harlan Loeb, thrilled to have him along. So I think everybody's becoming more familiar, especially those in the C-suite and leadership positions about the term ESG, which is Environmental Social Governance, which are a set of standards for a company's operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments. Now it's basically investing in companies that are doing good in and for society. So, how focused, Harlan, should companies be on this now? It's a thing. And how tripped up can a company get if it's walking the walk, but it's not, it's talking the talk, but it's not walking the walk?Harlan Loeb (21:20):Excellent question. Um, so ESG, as I understand, it really started out as kind of an investment structure, a wall street framework, uh, for investing, um, query, whether there was, you know, bottom-up, top-down and side-to-side, really commitment and reshaping the way in which social governance, um, is constructed and construed. And I, and I do think that we're still in the state of kind of a toggle between those that really say, you know, this is the opportunity where we need to be servant leaders, and this is the opportunity and the framework to do that. And then I think there are others, particularly in the financial services space where their, their governance, if you will, their governance, um, standards and their governance commitments are rock solid. But if you look at, at, at, at retail or consumer, really, truly consumer focused and entities and others, most of them really struggle with governance and have the social part down pretty well.Harlan Loeb (22:28):And the environmental part, at least in what they say down pretty well. Um, and so for, uh, a concept or a framework, I should say that was really conceived as a capital markets play, um, it does hold, I think, considerable potential for boards and leadership teams to define themselves. It gives boards and leadership teams and the opportunity to take this and define purpose, uh, which is a struggle for many companies. If they say, well, what are you, what is your purpose? Why do you exist? What are you doing that has purpose? What is your social good? Um, many can say, you know, for example, we talked about Pfizer, they're providing absolutely profoundly necessary, uh, vaccines and saving lives and saving, and thankfully in the wake of COVID, uh, COVIDs erosion, uh, we are the beneficiaries of a lifesaving, lifesaving, uh, vaccine, you know, on the other hand, what are that social good?Harlan Loeb (23:30):That is social purpose, but what else, what other accountabilities are there in the SG framework? So I think companies are really grappling with it. And it depends, as we say, in the law, you take your planets where you find them. Um, I think some companies are, are many, in fact, one we're working with right now are really struggling, are they are, they're walking to use your phrase, Rob they're walking and talking at the same time, but not sure which is which. Um, and so I think for particularly in financial services, they're still struggling to define purpose because of the transactional nature of many financial service firms, um, and banks that would include in that. So I think we're on the right path. I, I don't think there's sufficient clarity, and I think everybody's looking for this, and it's trying to find who, who has clarity, who is the genie in the bottle that we need to pull out to help us really define an animate, what each of the E S and G mean in each of their silos individually and collectively what they mean and define that, and to help companies find their, find their Klieg light to direct them in the ways in which they need to go in order to, to really create an ESG plan.Harlan Loeb (24:51):That's not the investment based. The only, that is really that helps them define who they are as companies and create identity in ways, uh, which I think are absolutely critical.Eileen Rochford (25:03):I'm curious, Harlan, is there an example that you could give us maybe of a company or an institution that has, or have good ESG intentions, but poor execution and that the execution that was so poor reputationally?Harlan Loeb (25:22):Um, so again, there's a number I'm trying to avoid clients here. Um...Rob Johnson (25:30):So many clients who he has to take a while to like, okay, I don't want to go down the list there.Harlan Loeb (25:35):...there, there, there are two right now that are just struggling. They're just, they're kind of like, I don't know, I'll use the expression, "They can't find their Fanny with two hands on this." They've got one, the governance part down, then I'll use this unbelievable ironclad in governance. They've, it's an Illinois based company just to keep us in the same jurisdiction. Um, it's an Illinois based company, a wonder couple company that very few people have heard of. They don't have any real presence online. They don't there, there's just there's, so they're, they're very good at, on the governance trump, because they know it well. And they're transactionally minded. They have no idea what ENS mean and literally not. And we're, thankfully we have experts in the space, uh, here in the US and in Canada. Um, the woman in Canada is actually grew up in Baltimore.Harlan Loeb (26:27):So she has insights on both sides of the fence and they're struggling. They just, they've never had a construct like this. There's, there's no context for them in the E and the S park. And until recently, when they were, when, um, they were asked, the question is whether or not they would underwrite drilling in the Arctic and in Alaska where they, and they, they, they, they weren't, no one was taking out policies or anything like that. But the question, the open question was, and it's obviously a contentious question- would you support even profoundly necessary drilling, um, fuel up near Alaska and in the Antarctic? And they didn't know how to answer the question because they had no framework in the E and the S part to have a context for what defines, how they vet that question. And so we've been working with them to try to, for now, they, because they're not, they're not underwriting that.Harlan Loeb (27:27):And they're, they're not have been asked to they're, they're able to take, put out what I would say, a fairly prosaic holding statement, but it's something they need to grapple with. And we keep pushing them. You've got a great opportunity here because you're not on the hot seat just yet to, to, to begin to create a framework for answering that question, answering the question as to, what are, what are your guardrails for financing and, and issuing policies on those kinds of things? And it's been, uh, it's been fascinating cause they they'll engage with us, but then they get a bit overwhelmed and they kind of pushed back. And this, I say with all, all affinity for lawyers, it's being run by their general counsel, the general counsel is running, which tells you everything you need to know. And a wonderful lawyer. It has nothing to do with that is running the ESG program.Harlan Loeb (28:18):It shouldn't, that's, that's fine to have the lawyer involved, but they need the people with the social, you know, the social intuition, which many financial firms just don't have. There's just, that's just not in the DNA historically financial services. So it's, it's, it's a great opportunity for them because they're one of the more successful companies that no one's ever heard of. Their investors, uh, you know, that the investors are huge, you know, at State Street it's, um, Mr. Fink's Farm, I'm forgetting the huge firm in New York. Um, they've got almost half of their, of their shares are held by huge, huge companies like State Street and Vanguard and it'll come to me in a second company and all of them very committed to ESG, but reasons unknown, I mean, they all are playing in the SG space, particularly Mr. Fink, but query what it actually means.Rob Johnson (29:17):Well I think you bring up a great point, Harlan, because, um, I know when I'm giving advice to some of my clients and they're letting the, everything, I would always say bounce that off the lawyers. That's the smartest thing that doesn't mean let the lawyers run the whole show because, um, their sensibilities and the sensibilities of people, other people in the C-suite, um, are, are not always aligned. They're partially aligned, but they're not always aligned. So let's make sure we differentiate between handling a crisis of a company's making and reputational resilience, which would be in part weathering a disinformation storm that would be out there. So, Harlan, what does CEO need to be thinking about when it comes to these? (Loeb): Just information storm? (Johnson): Yeah. Well also, I mean, listen, I was sort of differentiating between, okay, you have a crisis, you have to deal with it. That's one thing. And, and it, it happened because of something at the company. And then there is what other people are saying about you that may not be true. The disinformation storm that you just referenced, how does a CEO, how does a leader deal with that?Harlan Loeb (30:23):Carefully. Um, carefully and constructively. I, um, yeah, so, right, exactly. And it's a good point. I mean, so I think the, the disinformation or misinformation, usually if they're doing, if they're, they should be the first and hopefully our many companies are the first to see kind of the, the, the, um, I guess the, the embers, you know, those are the kind of dull flame that's kind of growing. They they're the monitoring, the analytics, the kinds of things that companies are, are, are using now. And it's becoming far more affordable and far better on analytics. They all see it. They see, they see those kinds of things. Assuming that they're not the source of it themselves, which creates, that's a whole other question. And it's, unfortunately there's a lot going on in that space too, but they see it well before anybody else does. So they see kind of the, the, the, uh, the fuse kind of being lit.Harlan Loeb (31:35):And so I always say servant leadership, transparency, candor, and proactive engagement, particularly on bad news. And I, again, I use a litigation, uh, litigation context for that. If you're, if you're in litigation and you have the opportunity to speak first, and there is really bad news, there is, there is a, it kind of a, uh, a cancerous part of your, of your case, define it on your terms. Get it out there on your terms and define it, take the, you know, take the oxygen out of the issue, not entirely, but frame it in your terms. So if, make it clear to the, you know, to the, make it clear to the jury, make it clear in your, your early pleadings. Uh, this is a lot of lawyers just supposed to be afraid to do this, but the good ones aren't because the good, the good, good lawyers are really strategists and not will.Harlan Loeb (32:33):And lawyer second, strategist first, and they're outstanding. So define the issues on terms as best you can. So those companies just are afraid to do that because most CEOs- boards are a little different now- but most chairman and CEOs are absolutely petrified of the unknown. They crave predictability and certainty with such a, it's almost like your nails going into like, you know, going into rod iron. And so what we've pushed companies to do over and over again, we've had greater success, ironically, as everything is known, no matter what. So you might need to get out there because it's going to get out there. So servant leadership, transparency, accountability, define your issues. You know, as we say, in the law, candor to the tribunal, own your mistakes, um, and provide clarity and direction of what you're going to do. Here's what, and I think if you look at, um, United Airlines and I worked on this with a big team for in the early days when the, if you recall, and it was covered, sure Rob, you covered this,Harlan Loeb (33:40):But, um, when United Airlines on one of the flights out of Chicago had to exit a passenger who did not take well to being exited, uh, and the situation was not handled as nicely as it can. And United out of the gate, unintended, um, out of the gate, didn't handle it well. They didn't, it didn't get to Oscar Munoz quickly enough. It was handled by somebody lower in the ranks and they, they had an opportunity to own a mistake and they absolutely blew it. They then owned it in ways in which, um, servant leadership operates at its best where Oscar just owned it. And unfortunately had a heart attack in the middle of it all, uh, or a hard episode in, uh, and, uh, that's when I got involved, but over the, over the year, year and a half United just turned it around, turned it around, completely owned their mistakes, uh, were completely profoundly candid, um, and their performance up until up until COVID for all airlines, but their, and their performance, their performance and, and reputation went up.Harlan Loeb (34:48):I mean, it was down obviously in the wake of that, but it was, it went up higher than it was before the, before the, uh, passenger exiting. So if, if you can begin to operate and kind of owning your mistakes, don't hide behind the lawyers. Don't do any of those kinds of things, own your mistakes. You're, you're to build trust, you have to own your issues and, and own your, your challenges and be very clear and transparent about it and interact with most companies again, and their leaders are petrified because they lose control when they do that.Eileen Rochford (35:19):So, Harlan, I'm really curious, um, they're talking about responding how a company can respond well, when confronted with a situation that obviously they were not prepared for at all. Um, but absent to that in a normal course of business, what should companies be doing to kind of fill their trust bank and build reputational resilience in this current environment? What advice do you have on that?Harlan Loeb (35:46):Ask the right questions, look at your stakeholders set, both, you know, full stakeholder set. And again, for each company, it's a different nuance stakeholders means a lot of things, in a lot of different ways, but ask to engage with your, engage with your audiences, engage with your stakeholders before they, they seek you out. Um, so for example, we were talking about ESG. You know, if you were to look at that, what do they think? You know, how do it, what do they think about and whether it could be shareholders, it could be your top shareholders. Uh, what do you think about ESG? What do you think about our approach? How are we integrating strategy with risk? Is it, is this working? What do you think? Um, and not just the board, don't just rely on the board. Um, you'd look at you, look at, um, does it come, and this is really hard for companies and this there's a lot of data on this.Harlan Loeb (36:43):So as a side note, almost every company I know if it's doing well is in some form of transformation. Most companies don't recognize early enough that transformation, constant transformation is the, this is just the way in which our, our capital markets and, and most, I would even say small cap on up companies have to look at the world and have to look at the changing dynamics of everything we've talked about and more of our operating environment. So engaging with those that who really give you license and enable your existence and enable your profitability, enable your, um, brand value and your brand profile, what are the, what are they thinking and what, what can they contribute to your transformation, uh, efforts? And so I think I don't, I don't think companies do a particularly, shouldn't say company, most companies don't do a particularly good job of, of surveying if you will, their constituents to get a sense that nailed is of good of good governance in, in Washington, to get a sense of what their constituents think and what they need and where their sentiments are and so forth.Harlan Loeb (37:55):So I, that's where I think companies have to engage as citizens, if you will, as citizens, coast citizens, well, with our, you know, with our citizenry. And, um, and I just don't see that happening with this, with the dimension and kind of connectedness that needs to happen. And the irony of it all is given all the instability, the distrust, all the things that we're, we're encountering right now. And the, if you can be outraged, you must be outraged. And there's no, there's no side, but my side. Now is the time for companies to begin to engage and take, you know, and kind of, um, dial down the anger, Geiger counter. Um, so I do think we see, you know, we see good, good CEOs do that. Good CEOs, not only talk to their board, but good CEOs and Oscar Munoz used to do that, will show up at the airport and ask passengers how they're feeling about United and tell them I don't, I'm literally using the word, you know, BS out loud. I don't want that. I want you to tell me how you, what your experience has been. It's what he did in the wake of, uh, United issue.Rob Johnson (39:05):I'm glad you're bringing it up Harlan because, you know, the United thing was very high profile. And I think a lot of people, not only in the media, but also communications professionals were sitting there thinking, why did it take them so long to get it right? Because once they got it right, to your point, it was like, that's the way you're supposed to do it. But on the front end, they're a big corporation, which leads me sort of to my next question here. And I'm not trying to make this sound self-serving for all of us to, you know, this is not, this podcast is not an exercise in business development. It's an exercise in sort of learning best practices, but I've found and I'm sure Eileen and Harlan you've found as well, that there's a challenge, getting people and companies to be self-aware enough to understand that they need this help. They're so focused on the bottom line sometimes. And here's what we need it's right in front of me, sometimes this need, isn't something that's, you know, um, right on their plate necessarily. It should be. So how do you get these companies to understand that in this day and age, especially with social media, especially with disinformation and misinformation, that this should be a priority for company X?Rob Johnson (40:17):I think it, it, it kind ofHarlan Loeb (40:21):Kind of hearkens back to what I was saying a bit earlier, I think, and eager to get your thoughts. I, I, again, I think it, it, it, it's kind of the shoe leather campaign. You know, I remember when I, I spent two years before going to law school, I'm sorry, year and a half before I went to law school, working on a campaign for a, um, a congressmen in Milwaukee that was running for US Senate. I wound up backing out when Herb Cole got into the race and he could outspend him by five, 10 fold. Um, and I just watched how he engaged. He didn't, he didn't believe in opportunity cost. He believed that if he could show up to a, uh, a, um, an event in pick a pick a place in Wisconsin, uh, like in Racine, thank you. That was very close.Harlan Loeb (41:13):I was thinking of the ones way up north in Wisconsin. He could, we could be in Racine, Wisconsin for the event of, uh, some organization. And then at the same time, drive up to Eau Claire, Wisconsin to be, to be with, um, Obey in, uh, Congressman Obey the next day or the next or that evening. So he didn't really know the definition of opportunity costs. So I, I look at companies, I don't care what size they are and how, how well they think they're doing and how ivory tower the chairman or CEO might find themselves, um, humility and engagement with your stakeholders. Because if, because of the point I made earlier, because we're in a constantly transforming society now, more than ever, because it's very difficult to get a sense of where your constituents are in any moment because it's fluid and it has increasingly fluid and skeptical and so forth.Harlan Loeb (42:09):But creating that kind of connectivity is essential. It's absolutely essential, no matter how big you are, because all it takes is a kind of Purdue Pharma type bad, uh, bet or, or thinking that they're larger, you know, larger than life, which a lot of these, a lot of these institutions unfortunately do either willingly or not is to get a sense of what your, your core constituents want and how it's fluid and what's changing. And again, I don't, I don't know that leadership teams are equipped to do that. They don't know who who's the person who does that and how do they do it, which seems very kind of basic. But I do think that there's, there's, we're always talking about, depending on what the crisis of our crisis of the decade is, is are these new, I remember, you know, new governance structures or, um, when Me Too hit they were starting.Harlan Loeb (43:05):And I did a ton of work in the Me Too space, bringing on new people in companies to deal with those kinds of things. So every time there was a bit of an issue, there's somebody who comes in as kind of the tsar of that challenge or risk, instead of looking more holistically at what, you know, what, what, and where are the opportunities and where are, where are we falling short? And it just, I think they've outgrown or they feel that they have outgrown any sense of kind of interconnectedness and, and engagement. And I think that's profoundly dangerous. It's going on forever, but now it's really, it's, there's a real referendum in play right now because you can't trust, and it goes back to where we started almost all societal institutions at this part at this point. So make it personal.Rob Johnson (43:53):Well that's, this is great stuff, Harlan, and we can't thank you enough. I mean, we've gotten into misinformation, disinformation, mistrust, distrust, reputational resilience, ESG, a lot of topics that we've talked about today. Are there, are there any final thoughts that you have, um, as we wrap this thing up today?Harlan Loeb (44:12):And I've been blessed and yet the two of you are part of this to have people, um, to know almost everybody I want to say everybody I know, but most of the people with whom I engage and I'm certain, it's true for the both of you, really believe in purpose, really believe in the sanctity of fast and the sanctity, of, of integrity and the sanctity of purpose. And I think the majority of Americans live their lives, whether it's sounded from a religious perspective or social perspective in principal directed ways. Uh, I think our government has done us a great disservice, but our communities for the most part, despite what's going on in neighborhoods with shootings and so forth. But the majority and people are taking positions on that. The majority of us are well-intended, want to live wholesome fulsome lives and are committed to purpose, integrity, and doing the right thing. Where we're falling short is how do we, how do we in this age of, and this is the irony, the age of greater connectivity to everything than we've ever had, we've been profoundly distracted by that connectivity because it's not the right form of connectivity.Harlan Loeb (45:25):It's, it's transactional connectivity, it's momentary connectivity. It's like that. And I don't even know my kids use it where you can type something out and it disappears within 30 seconds. So nobody can trace it. We live in that world and I, but I do think Snapchat. Thank you. Um, so I do think that we need to, we kind of got to dig down and build community kind of, as I say locally, because I do think that we'll, we can get beyond this, but it will take a lot of effort, hold Congress today, you know, hold Congress accountable and to hold other institutions that are just going outside the lines, if you will, um, to hold them accountable- you can't laugh. In my mind, Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy to avoid litigation and to avoid accountability. Somebody has got to step in there and say, no, that's not happening. We're not going to allow it. That's not a, that's not a democratic society. That's not as civil society that allows a big company like that, that's made billions at the expense of a lot of people who've died from overdosing on opioids. That's not accountability. That's, that's arguably criminal behavior.Eileen Rochford (46:41):Well, I appreciate and applaud your glass half full perspective here and agree with you that we can dig deep here. Um, and there's, um, a brighter future ahead, but we all have to work together, like totally agree with you. And thank you for that perspective Harlan.Harlan Loeb (47:01):I think we have to believe in people and I don't know what choice we have and there in my life, I've been blessed and I'm certain you have to most of the people I know are people of integrity and purpose and conviction. And, and while we're all trying to delete lives in a very, very busy, disconnected environment, I think as we look at our kind of local institutions, whether they're religious or social, or, uh, educational professional circles, there's a lot of psychic income out there. A lot of, as my dad used to say, psychic income out there to keep us encouraged and keep us focused on, on those that are doing the right thing. Those are kind of that think and engage in ways that we're used to. I think it's a profound minority of our public that's driving, it always is, that is driving much like Europe in the, you know, in the 1930s and 40s, a very small public it's driving everything. And we need to address that.Eileen Rochford (48:05):Yes, we absolutely do. Well, thank you. This has been an extraordinary discussion on what I think all of us agree is this vital topic for C-suite executives and business leaders. They need to consider all of this when it comes to managing their companies through this really new set of value propositions that, um, have profound implications for all of us and for every organization. I'm Eileen Rochford, CEO of The Harbinger Group. Thanks for joining us for another episode of "Can You Hear Me?"Rob Johnson (48:36):And I'm Rob Johnson, president of Rob Johnson communications. Coming up on the next episode of "Can You Hear Me?" diversity equity and inclusion DEI. It's become a major focus of most corporations, but if you want to weigh in, what will you have to do to satisfy your customers, your clients, and your employees? We'll dig into that on the next episode of "Can You Hear Me?" We hope you'll join us then. And we thank you for joining us today.Eileen Rochford (49:00):And thank you for being with us Harlan.Harlan Loeb (49:02):My pleasure was a privilege. 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