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Jim Mandel sits down with Jhae as a car-scene friend who also happens to be the bassist in Small Leaks Sink Ships. The Phoenix-born, Portland-based experimental art-pop band has been at it since the mid-2000s, and Jim still daily-drives a black 1999 Honda Civic DX.They talk the band's run from Mesa's Beyond Analog days through Golden Calf and 2023's Low Tide, the skateboarding life that never really left, why cheap EK Civics still own the culture, and how a local friend group called Cartuned Network came together.Band: smallleaks.com · Spotify: Small Leaks Sink Ships · Instagram: @smallleaksCartuned Network: @cartuned_ntwrk00:00 Intro + why Jim is in the chair00:05:40 Who Jim is — construction, karate, Hondas00:08:30 Small Leaks Sink Ships00:21:02 Skateboarding never left00:54:53 The Civics — '92 K24 hatch and the black one01:11:18 Cartuned Network + wrapContactEmail: info@hardparking.comWebsite: www.hardparking.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardparkingpod/YouTube: youtube.com/@HardParkingTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hard.parking.jhaeMain Show Sponsors:Right Honda: https://righthonda.com/Right Toyota: https://www.righttoyota.com/Arcus Foundry: https://arcusfoundry.comAutocannon Official Gear: https://shop.autocannon.com/The Warehouse AZ: https://thewarehouseaz.com/
Where do poetry and democracy intersect?In part two of our conversation with Dayton poet laureate, educator, activist, culture keeper, and Kettering Foundation Democracy and the Arts resident artist Sierra Leone, we follow the threads of memory and imagination from a gallery of story quilts in Hamilton, Ohio, to the Legacy Sites of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama.Along the way, Sierra reads American Libation III: Weaving an Amendment for Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, her response to Carolyn Crump's quilt Lovely One. She takes us inside The Belonging Project, where the stories of more than 100 Dayton residents are being harvested and turned into theater. And she shares a new poem born of a week with fellow Democracy Defenders led by Kimberlé Crenshaw in partnership with, a poem about how ideas persist and how thorns of memory grow from the womb of subjugation.If you've ever wondered what poetry has to do with the work of self-government, or how a life of civic leadership actually begins, this one's for you.In this episode we explore:Poetry asks. Democracy asks too. A poem doesn't go looking for answers. It leaves something behind for others to grapple with, and each generation has to decide what democracy will be.The petals that fall to the ground. Every society chooses which stories rise to the surface. Poets pick up the parts that fall and put some wind under them.Belonging becomes theater. Verbatim stories from returning citizens, bankers, fathers, teachers, and teens become a stage for the hard conversations communities need to have.Notable MentionsPeopleSierra Leone: Dayton's first Poet Laureate, playwright, educator, and Kettering Foundation artist-in-residence.Willis "Bing" Davis: Dayton artist and educator, founder of EbonNia Gallery, honored in Sierra's American Libation: Homage to an Elder (part one).Ketanji Brown Jackson: Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court since 2022, the first Black woman to serve on the Court.Carolyn Crump: Houston-based quilt and multimedia artist whose quilt Ketanji Brown Jackson: Lovely One inspired Sierra's poem.Dr. Carolyn L. Mazloomi: Quilt artist, historian, curator, NEA National Heritage Fellow, and founder of the Women of Color Quilters Network.John Coltrane: Jazz saxophonist and composer. Sierra's poem closes on "a love supreme."Angela Siner: University of Toledo faculty member in Africana Studies and Sierra's mentor, who told her, "Choose your approach."Joni Doherty: Senior Program Officer for Democracy and the Arts at the Kettering Foundation. She invited Sierra to accompany her to Montgomery as a guest of the Foundation.Bryan Stevenson: Public-interest lawyer, author of Just Mercy, and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative.Kimberlé Crenshaw: Legal scholar who was instrumental in developing the concepts of critical race theory and "intersectionality" and co-founder and executive director of the African American Policy Forum.Augusto Boal: Brazilian theater artist and activist, creator of the Theatre of the Oppressed.Paul Laurence Dunbar: Dayton-born poet and novelist, one of the first Black American writers to gain national renown.Lucille Clifton: National Book Award–winning poet known for spare, luminous poems of family and resilience.Terrance Hayes: National Book Award–winning poet and MacArthur Fellow, author of Watch Your Language.Jericho Brown: Pulitzer Prize–winning poet (The Tradition) and co-editor of How We Do It.Nikki Giovanni: Poet, essayist, and leading voice of the Black Arts Movement (1943–2024).Sonia Sanchez: Poet, activist, Black Arts Movement pioneer, and Philadelphia's first poet laureate.Maya Angelou: Poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.Robert Hayden: Poet and the first African American Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress.Gwendolyn Brooks: The first Black poet to win the Pulitzer Prize and a lifelong chronicler of Chicago's Bronzeville.Organizations & InstitutionsCenter for the Study of Art and Community: Producer of Art is Change, building art-and-community partnerships since 1992.Charles F. Kettering Foundation: Democracy and the Arts: Foundation program exploring how the arts strengthen democratic life, and partner on the Art in Action series.Fitton Center for Creative Arts: Community arts center in Hamilton, Ohio, which organized the Soul of Black Folks: 250 Years of Creativity, Innovation and Leadership exhibition. The Fitton partnered with the Kettering Foundation to develop the Voices of Black Folks program.Women of Color Quilters Network: International network of Black quilt artists founded by Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi.The Human Race Theatre Company: Dayton professional theater and one of the partners on The Belonging Project.AmeriCorps Seniors: National service program for volunteers 55 and older, among the groups heard in The Belonging Project listening sessions.University of Dayton: Imagining Community Symposium: October 2026 symposium on civic hope and belonging, where The Belonging Project will be presented.Equal Justice Initiative: Montgomery-based human rights organization founded by Bryan Stevenson.African American Policy Forum: Think tank co-founded and led by Kimberlé Crenshaw. They host the annual Democracy Defenders Summit, which in 2026 involved a partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative.U.S. Sentencing Commission: Federal agency that sets sentencing guidelines. Justice Jackson served as its vice chair.University of Toledo: Where Sierra studied and met her mentor, Angela...
On Episode 647 of Impact Boom, Dr Kiran Kashyap of Regen Sydney discusses using systems design to build regenerative economies, strengthening civic infrastructure and community agency, and why place-based movements are essential for meaningful systems change. If you are a changemaker wanting to learn actionable steps to grow your organisations or level up your impact, don't miss out on this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, then check out Episode 196 with Erfan Daliri on redesigning society to create true social change -> https://bit.ly/4ysHODe The team who made this episode happen were: Host: Indio Myles Guest(s): Dr Kiran Kashyap Producer: Indio Myles We invite you to join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram to stay up to date on the latest social innovation news and resources to help you turn ideas into impact. You'll also find us on all the major podcast streaming platforms, where you can also leave a review and provide feedback.
Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Paul: What I am good at, I guess, is reflecting those who really do the work... My superpower is the bridge between the people on the ground who aren't thinking about how to do marketing or to get people to act... I bring their stories and I tell their narratives and I help them go to a much wider audience who then support them.Anxiety is overcome by action. Across the country, tens of millions of independent voters, moderate Democrats and moderate Republicans feel completely overwhelmed by political drift and the sheer volume of choices available. That flood of options causes a form of paralysis where people want to do something to protect democracy, but simply do not know where to start.When I sat down with my guest Paul Katz—Chair and CEO of Entertain Impact Advocacy Alliance, multi-Grammy-nominated producer, author and social impact entrepreneur—he outlined a remarkably simple path to turn that passive concern into meaningful civic participation.Through his initiative, Commit Together, Paul is providing an easy on-ramp for anyone who wants to take a first step, whether they have ten minutes or five hours to spare. Visitors to CommitTogether.org can select their key issues, input their general political leanings and receive three aligned organizations that match their values to take immediate action.Paul's work draws directly on his deep history of mobilizing pop culture for social change, from organizing celebrity advocacy on Capitol Hill to raising awareness for civil rights heritage and global health initiatives. As Paul shared during our conversation:“Anxiety is overcome by action. Doesn't matter how small it is or, you know, just a little step. But we agree that democracy is a good thing that we want to keep for our kids.”He further emphasized that taking that initial step transforms how we experience public life:“Just by taking the first step, your anxiety kind of flows away from you, and then you feel a little bit more empowered. And what happens there is you find community.”By lowering the barrier to entry, Paul shows us that protecting democratic institutions doesn't require complex strategies—it begins when ordinary citizens choose simple, constructive engagement over quiet paralysis.tl;dr:Paul Katz introduced Commit Together to guide citizens from political anxiety into direct civic engagement.The nonpartisan Commit Together initiative connects voters with organizations matching their personal value systems.Paul shared how pop culture and artist advocacy amplify vital social impact and civil rights initiatives.Paul defined his superpower as acting as a bridge between frontline changemakers and wide audiences.Today's episode highlighted how local community engagement and simple actions help protect democratic participation.How to Develop Bridge As a SuperpowerPaul's superpower is acting as a bridge between frontline changemakers and the broader public. As Paul explained, “what I am good at, I guess, is reflecting those who really do the work... My superpower is the bridge between the people on the ground who aren't thinking about how to do marketing or to get people to act... I bring their stories and I tell their narratives and I help them go to a much wider audience who then support them.”To demonstrate how he uses his superpower as a bridge, Paul described an initiative aimed at increasing voter participation among the Black faith-based community in Georgia. Rather than relying solely on high-profile figures like Kerry Washington and Common, Paul bridged directly into local communities across 105 counties. By connecting with trusted local leaders—such as local barbers and ministers—he enabled communities to mobilize internally. This grassroots bridge successfully mobilized thousands of individuals to participate in the democratic process who otherwise might not have voted.Actionable Tips for Developing the Superpower:Practice vote tripling during elections by directly contacting two friends and inviting them to vote with you.Share compelling, purposeful stories with neighbors and colleagues to foster local connection.Engage in direct, open conversations with members of your immediate community to build trust.Take one concrete step at a time to connect ordinary people to meaningful causes.By following Paul's example and advice, you can make bridge a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfilePaul M. Katz (he/him):Chair and CEO, Entertain Impact Advocacy AllianceAbout Entertain Impact Advocacy Alliance: The Entertain Impact Advocacy Alliance specializes in digital-first awareness and advocacy campaigns. We work independently and in partnership with local and national organizations to expand grassroots organizing capacity, promote voter participation among underrepresented communities, and support community-led civic action.Our partners include non-profits, 501(c)(3)s and 501(c)(4)s, PACS, NGOs, organizers, and philanthropists.Website: paulmkatz.com, committogether.orgOther URL: a.co/d/0h3jxjQpBiographical Information: Paul M. Katz is an author, social impact entrepreneur, attorney, civic participation leader, and multi-Grammy-nominated producer whose career has spanned entertainment, philanthropy, advocacy, and public policy.He is the author of *Commit Together: A Practical Guide to Reclaiming Democracy* and founder of the nonprofit Commit Together initiative, which helps people move from concern to constructive civic action by connecting them with trusted organizations and practical ways to participate.Over more than two decades, Katz has led more than 100 social-impact campaigns through his company Entertain Impact, working with major foundations, nonprofits, cultural institutions, and leading artists and public figures. He also founded the nonpartisan Entertain Impact Advocacy Alliance, including the #NoVotesBarred initiative, which helps eligible citizens with past convictions understand and exercise their voting rights. He is also the author of the award-winning and Amazon #1 bestseller *Good Influence how to engage Influencers for Purpose and Profit”“.Earlier in his career, Katz was a senior music executive at Jive Records and later headed music for Participant and Summit studios across major film projects including *Twilight*, *Green Book*, and *12 Years a Slave*. Paul has served on several boards including Witness, Grammys and ELMA Music Foundation US. His work today is built around a simple idea: people care. 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You can be recognized for making impact investments via Reg CF. See how your activity compares to your peers. It's free. Win valuable prizes. Start now!Join the Superpowers for Good Live Pitch featuring Nathalya Mamane of Anywhere Dx, Andrei Klochko of Airthium, Lidio Meireles of Immunomatics, and Phillip Nalwalker of Eagle Cathedral City, with Devin Thorpe as host and judges Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau of KingsCrowd, Sherwood “Woodie” Neiss of Crowdfund Capital Advisors, and Paul Lovejoy of Stakeholder Enterprise. Watch the live pitches on SuperCrowd.tv or e360TV, then join the Private Investor Session for a direct conversation with the founders about their offerings, terms, and next steps.SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on October 13th at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. 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Greg has been up since 2:50. He's done an hour on the treadmill when he hears screaming from the backyard: the biggest raccoon he has ever seen, reaching into the pool, hissing and charging at him while her baby drowns in the deep end. He fishes it out with the pool pole and then breaks down in the gym at 4:45 in the morning. Jade: "It turns out Greg Carrasco does have a heart."The spine of the show is something last week's guest Lorenzo said that rattled around Greg's head all week: it's never too late to start something amazing. Make lots of money, help as many people as you can, and have fun doing it. "The money is a tool. A hammer is not the house." He had his fourth kid at 54 and dropped 40 pounds on the jiu-jitsu mats at 55. People don't regret what they do. They regret what they don't.Hour two, Money Mike shows the math. $500 a month from age 27 comes to just under $2 million at 65. Kids copy what they see, and Starbucks works like a bank. The markets are up 13% even after moving sideways since July. The capital gains calls: whether to hand a son a $70,000 cottage now for about $7,000 in tax, and Tom's $370,000 gain with an OAS clawback. And a couple making $220,000 a year who are still underwater.The car calls: an F-150 at $39,000 against a Tacoma at $52,000, a 2008 CR-V that has been to the moon and back, Mila's fear of RX 350 theft and why you should marry a six, why Ontario has no cooling-off period, and why your warranty won't cover the battery. Plus Jade's $98 hydro bill from living in the dark, a bench-press meme that wrecked Greg's shoulder, and 27 hours in Cancun for a Rolex Bluesy.IN THIS EPISODE1:10 — Good morning, slackers4:42 — Screaming from the backyard at 4:45 a.m.5:31 — A baby raccoon in the deep end, and a mother charging at him9:36 — Lorenzo: "It's never too late to start something amazing"11:05 — A fourth kid at 54, and 40 pounds gone at 5513:20 — Tony: trading in a Corolla and an Impreza for one car15:50 — Mario: Nissan's VQ 3.5, one of the best engines ever made22:04 — Jade's first hydro bill: $98, and she lives in the dark25:00 — Donna: put a car mat on the side of your pool27:17 — Keel: a written-off F-150 diesel, and employee pricing30:20 — Bill in Belleville: an F-150 at $39K or a Tacoma at $52K35:46 — Andrew: don't fix the body on a 2012 Civic before trading it39:41 — Money Mike: "Money is a hammer"41:25 — $500 a month at 27 comes to just under $2 million45:47 — Starbucks, one of the largest banks in the United States48:31 — Markets sideways since July, still up 13% on the year53:38 — Collectible coins, capital gains, and the honour system56:57 — 27 hours in Cancun for a watch, and a break at customs59:52 — Peter: retiring at 53, TFSA or RRSP?1:02:37 — Chris: give his son the $70,000 cottage now?1:06:57 — $220,000 a year and still underwater1:08:48 — Greg and Karina try a no-spend month1:09:59 — Tom: a $370,000 gain on the cottage, and the OAS clawback1:21:31 — Josh: a 2008 CR-V with 280K has gone to the moon1:25:59 — The 225-pound bench-press meme, and a six-inch needle1:31:20 — Mila: an RX 350, theft, and why you should marry a six1:34:51 — No cooling-off period in Ontario: you signed, you own it1:43:13 — Clark: an extended warranty on a 2023 QX501:47:17 — The Rolex Bluesy, and dealers taking gratuities1:52:27 — Steve: why the warranty won't cover your batteryLive every Saturday morning on News Talk 1010 and the iHeartRadio app.Talk or text 416-872-1010.
"American Democrat; Or, Hints on the Social and Civic Relations of the United States of America" by James Fenimore Cooper delves into the intricate social and civic dynamics shaping the United States. Cooper offers insights into the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement and social responsibility. These themes remain relevant today as discussions around democracy and civic duty continue to resonate in contemporary society. By listening to this work, audiences can reflect on the foundational ideals that have influenced American identity and consider their own roles within the democratic framework.
Welcome to Civic Curiosity, the podcast where we take an in-depth look at the people and agencies that keep county government running. This week, we spoke with Aman Ahluwalia, Director of Government Affairs for the District Clerk's Office, an agency responsible for everything from safeguarding sensitive court records to coordinating juries for trials. If you've ever been curious about what government does and what departments it includes, this series is for you! Join us as we explore the important work happening inside one of the county's most vital offices.Created by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.www.hcpl.netPodcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu
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The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com
When a federal immigration crackdown came to rural Minnesota, farmer Bridget Lux knew she had to do something. When she walked into a community meeting, she realized she wasn’t the only one looking to take action. More Information • Contact Information for LSP Organizer Nick Olson • Immigrant Defense Network • LSP Blog: Equipping Communities… Read More → Source
Gary Blumenthal is the brother of Steve Blumenthal, a senior adult with profound autism, and dementia, now receiving hospice services in his HCBS group home in Lawrence, KS. He is a former high school Civics teacher, former six-term member of the Kansas House of Representatives, and former disability official in the Clinton and Obama administrations, and is currently serving as a Senior Political Advisor for The National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals.Timeline of the conversation: 1: 00 Backstory of Gary and Steve Blumenthal 3:25 Transition from institutional living of "3 hots and a cot" to home and community-based services (HCBS)5:41 Civic engagement and voting6:30 Education and communicating with Legislators.8:50 Be educated and to educate9:32 Paid Family Caregiving12:00 Get out the Vote (GOTV)15:38 Why do States have waiting lists for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)16:33 Funding Priorities and Policies to determine funding of services and advocates making their voice known in an environment of lobbyists and money in politics. 17:00 Advocacy and Activism 18: Call to Action: Get Out The Vote (#GOTV)Please read Gary's recent opinion in the Kansas City Star: 60 years of disability progress helped my brother. I fear we're reversing itRead more at:
Send us Fan MailWe're entering the roundabout of ruminations in today's episode of This Week in Kirkland. Ruminations include: Civic celebrations, three years of podcasting fun, fashionable festivities, and a weekend of fringy entertainment. Plus, we talk upcoming Kirkland events, Council engagement opportunities, beach reopenings, and more! Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260924
In this episode of Disruption/Interruption, host KJ speaks with Jon Kokot, co-founder and CEO of Civic, an AI-native gov-tech company tackling the massive backlog of constituent communications flooding government offices. Jon shares how Congress received 80 million pieces of correspondence in 2024 alone, driven by AI drafting tools that have lowered the barrier for citizens to contact their representatives. Civic's platform auto-categorizes inbound messages, maps constituent concerns geographically, and helps offices respond with actionable data so that staff can reclaim hours of their day. Jon discusses the company's first customers in New York City processing 311 data, beta users in the US House of Representatives, and a mission to give residents real agency in the American democratic experiment. Key Takeaways: 5:00 — What is driving the surge in government correspondence? 15:35 — Who are the early adopters of this gov-tech platform? 24:30 — How does Civic's platform handle a 300,000-email backlog? 25:20 – When will staffers see meaningful time savings after switching? Quote of the Show (4:47):"We want to improve the function of our democracy so that residents feel that they have agency in this American experiment."— Jon Kokot Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Jon Kokot:Company LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/get-civicCompany Website: https://get-civic.com How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=disruption+%2F+interuuptionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Episode 36 you'll hear an analysis of the early maneuvers in the Mayoral race, a look at some Council candidates and contests, and the serious issues local neighbourhoods need addressed by City Hall. Part 1- General information about recent columns - links below - and podcast shows, with an explanation about Coun. Santos mistaking the Salvation Army as responsible for the encampment on Alexander and Lizzie. That was one of 3 encampments we've covered that got some degree of clean-ups last week, one requiring a Hazmat team. 9.51 Part 2 - Our first chance to comment on the mayoral election and the initial polling. We recap a few of the announcements and promises of:- Mayor Scott Gillingham: he wants to upgrade Marty's childhood neighbourhood along Main Street, if we can wait two years. - Late entrant, the former city councillor and Sun-Tribune publisher Kevin Klein: He pledges to make Winnipeg Canada's safest city in 4 years with an expert panel chaired by former police chief Devon Clunis, and another former chief Herb Stephen signaled he wants to help. 23.34- We were at Klein's presentation with St. Vital councillor Brian Mayes about a dirty walk-on motion sneaking through to the upcoming final meeting of the outgoing council- because Janice Lukes wants to take away the right of Transit Plus drivers to a minimum wage.- Upstart outsider Mike Vogiatzakis: He says he'll "make Winnipeg the best-run city in Canada" and "not treat failure as normal."While others on the ballot may not have political machinery, a few have come up with sensible, out-of-the-box solutions to Winnipeg's failures, inefficiencies, and community fears, and those merit a review to help improve this City.30.30 Part 3- Ward races saw two notable late additions to the ballot: former councillor Terry Wachniak trying to retake Mynarski, and Transcona's incumbent Russ Wyatt, hoping voters look past his current criminal charges. We review a commentary “Dealing with misconduct by city Councillors” by retired political science professor Paul Thomas about the controversy.Next, why the safe consumption site and encampment concerns could affect the vote in Point Douglas and North Logan. On Sargent Avenue, we were told by business owner Michael Paille how the West End is dealing with an onslaught of overdoses (over 250 he's intervened in) and gang colours. We wonder what police chief Gene Bowers will do- especially now that a modified homemade bear mace is being used by a bike rider to attack residents. 45.30 - We have details about a Halloween Market and Spooky Fundraiser on Sargent this Sunday from 1-8 pm that helps fund the annual free pancake breakfast.Finally, we look at the three competitors who have lined up to try to oust St. Boniface councillor Matt Allard, some of their platform statements and political alignments, and which two have already agreed to be interviewed on our podcast. ******Marty Gold's latest columns in the Winnipeg Sun-Tribune:City's repeated clean-up refusals raise serious safety concernsDetails behind Lizzie Street homeless encampment removal a big secretMayor's promise of special 311 help for businesses rings hollow*******
Sierra Leone Believes Poetry Is Essential Civic InfrastructureIn this episode we meet Sierra Leone—a poet, educator, activist, and cultural organizer who reminds us that a poem is far more than words on a page. It can become a gathering place, a healing practice, and a way for a community to remember who it is.In this conversation, we explore three central ideas:Presence is a creative discipline. Art begins with showing up, listening deeply, and making space for what has not yet found words.Poetry can become civic infrastructure. A poem can live in a school, gallery, theatre, public square, or gathering of neighbors—not only on the printed page.Belonging is something we make together. Through performance, mentorship, and shared cultural memory, unfamiliar people and art forms can become part of the same nourishing gumbo.Listen for Sierra's journey from “healing producer” to “creative catalyst” to “culture keeper”—and for her conviction that the artist's responsibility is not simply to speak, but to build spaces in which a community can hear and learn from itself.Notable MentionsPeopleSierra Leone — Dayton poet, producer, educator, activist, and interdisciplinary artist; the Kettering Foundation's inaugural artist-in-residence and Dayton's first living poet laureate.[JD1]Sonia Sanchez — Poet, educator, and Black Arts Movement figure whose advice about making time to write opens the conversation.Gwendolyn Brooks — Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago poet, mentor, and civic literary leader.Amiri Baraka — Poet, playwright, activist, and central theorist of the Black Arts Movement.Haki R. Madhubuti — Poet, educator, Black Arts Movement architect, and founder of Third World Press.Robert Frost — Canonical American poet invoked while discussing narrow public ideas about poetry.Terrance Hayes — Poet cited by Sierra in explaining that a writer makes space for a poem instead of deciding it beforehand.Paul Laurence Dunbar — Dayton-born poet whose life and work remain central to the city's cultural identity. He was posthumously recognized as Dayton's first poet laureate.Willis “Bing” Davis — Dayton artist, educator, activist, and curator honored in Sierra's poem.Kweku Larry Crowe — Dayton oral historian, visual artist, and community activist.Mama Nozipo Glenn — South African-born human-rights advocate and longtime Dayton community elder.Edwin C. Moses — Dayton-born Olympic hurdler and namesake of a prominent city boulevard.James H. McGee — Civil-rights attorney who became Dayton's first Black mayor, and namesake of a prominent city boulevard.Faheem Curtis-Khidr — Historian and professor whose public scholarship addresses equity and Black history in Dayton.Martin Luther King Jr. — Civil-rights leader whose 1964 Dayton address inspired the Visual Voices project.Colin Kaepernick — Athlete and activist invoked in Sierra's poem as a contemporary image of kneeling in protest.Joni Doherty — Charles F. Kettering Foundation senior program officer for Democracy and the Arts.Organizations and venuesCenter for the Study of Art and Community — Producer of ART IS CHANGE and a research and storytelling organization focused on arts-based community development.The Charles F. Kettering Foundation — The Charles F. Kettering Foundation, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, operating foundation with a mission to advance inclusive democracies worldwide by fostering citizen engagement, promotinggovernment accountability, and countering authoritarianism.Democracy and the Arts — The Kettering Foundation's focus area for integrating thepower of the arts into democratic life locally, nationally, and globally.Home of Urban Creative Arts — Dayton organization co-founded by Sierra to advance education, performance, healing, and community change.Third World Press Foundation — Chicago-based African-centered publisher founded by Haki R. Madhubuti.Dayton Early College Academy High — The school known as DECA High, where Sierra leads student-designed arts and Black History Month work.University of Dayton Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology — University program that helps DECA students prepare original work for the stage.Roger Glass Center for the Arts — University of Dayton arts center where a DECA production was presented.Levitt Pavilion Dayton — An outdoor nonprofit music venue described as Dayton's “downtown living room.” The Levitt seeks to build community and social interaction among people of all ages and backgrounds through offering free concerts.Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center — Performing-arts complex that housed Signature performances in its Mathile Theatre.The Loft Theatre — Downtown Dayton theatre and longtime home of Sierra's Signature series.EbonNia Gallery and Black Palette Art Gallery — West Dayton galleries that hosted Visual Voices and its poetry programming.Projects, events, and movementsBlack Arts Movement — The artistic and political movement Sierra identifies as a foundation of her practice.Black Writers Retreat — Third World Press gathering devoted to craft, audience, and cultural responsibility.DECA High Black History Month Production — Annual student-led program combining Black history with original poetry, theatre, movement, and visual art.Signature Levitt Music and Arts Camp — Free intensive camp in which Dayton teenagers create and mount a public performance in one week.Visual...
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The latest on the civic election; Manitoba still doesn't cover the shingles vaccine; Cole Leinburd, VP, Crown Cap.
William Anthony Hay, associate director for public programs and professor in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL) at Arizona State University (ASU), on the upcoming SCETL Constitution Day lecture this Thursday, September 24th; "Thomas Jefferson and the End of American Slavery." Annual Constitution Day with Kurt Lash. They dive into the complexities of Thomas Jefferson's legacy, exploring the tension between his ownership of slaves and his role in shaping the country's founding documents. The discussion also delves into the concept of grand strategy, a way of thinking that involves matching means to ends and considering the complexities of historical situations. Professor Hay highlights the importance of this approach in understanding the decisions made by historical figures, including the Founding Fathers, and how they navigated the challenges of their time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on The McCarthy Report, Andy and Rich discuss the recent Russian assassination plot indictments, the Trump family's connections to a Russian oligarch, and much more. Sponsors: The Institute for Governance and Civic at Florida State University This podcast was edited and produced by Lauren Elizabeth Veldhuizen. This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Danny gets an intriguing email from Joe Cuccio, a photographer on a years-long mission to document data centers and the physical infrastructure of the digital cloud. When Joe visits central Ohio on his travels, he takes Danny into the field to photograph the data centers of New Albany, a Columbus suburb. During the outing, Danny and Joe encounter more than just ugly, dystopic buildings. From the strange public/private billionaire history of New Albany to the fear tactics tech companies employ to hide the impacts of data centers, the photo shoot is far from routine. Despite the challenges, Joe and Danny discover that data centers can bring communities together, even as they try to keep people apart. In this episode, we hear from:Joe Cuccio: a visual artist based between Boston, MA and The Bronx, NY. concerned with how technology and time alter relationships. Learn more: https://www.joecucciophotography.com/Resources:Joe Cuccio's New Farmers Almanac // https://www.joecucciophotography.com/Unbuffered episode on Flock cameras // https://ilsr.org/article/community-broadband-networks/flock-off-episode-23-of-unbuffered/How Les Wexner transformed New Albany, Ohio // https://finance-commerce.com/2019/05/how-vicotria-secrets-les-wexner-transformed-new-albany-ohio/Organic Maps app // https://organicmaps.app/
On this episode of Civic Warriors, host Brad Caruso speaks with David Sobel, Executive Director, and Meg Boyce, Vice President of Programs and Services, from the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley and Northeastern NY Chapters. They discuss the organization's work supporting individuals, families, and caregivers, as well as advancements in Alzheimer's research, treatment, early detection, and brain health. Tune in to learn about potential risk factors, important warning signs, the future of care and research, and how the community can get involved through initiatives like the Walk to End Alzheimer's.Support the show
Councillor Daniel Sexton joins PJ to confirm timber recycling returns this October, but addresses growing outrage over eye-watering dump fees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Underneath all the political polarization, rage-baiting, punditry, and aggression, there is a crisis of civic agency. American citizens feel politically disempowered and undermined. And the effect, over time, will be that we lose our ability to self-govern. What is needed is a path between belligerence and withdrawal. In this episode, Michael Wear (Center for Christianity and Public Life, author of The Spirit of Our Politics) joins Mark Labberton to discuss provocation and political effectiveness; the value of gentleness in public life; concrete signs of hope in local political action; the open horizon of the 2028 primaries; and what it would take to reset America's political "agency quotient." Episode Highlights "Checks and balances is just a longer way of saying agency." "I think gentleness is profoundly underappreciated. I think that people are on guard for being taken advantage of, for being imposed upon, for being manipulated, for being used." "In parenting and in politics … we could really, especially in the moment, delude ourselves into thinking that to get a reaction and to be effective are synonymous." "Christians have an alternative imagination that our politics desperately needs, and we're actually robbing the public of that." "We continue down this crisis of … both a real and perceived lack of agency, in such a way that the project of self governance is made incoherent." About Michael Wear Michael Wear is the founder, president, and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, a nonpartisan Washington nonprofit that contends for the credibility of Christian resources in public life, for the public good. He directed faith outreach for President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign and served in the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, among the youngest White House staffers in modern history. He is the author of The Spirit of Our Politics and Reclaiming Hope, and co-author of Compassion and Conviction. Helpful Links and Resources Michael Wear's website, with his writing, speaking, and social channels: https://www.michaelwear.com/ The Spirit of Our Politics, Wear's most recent book: https://www.michaelwear.com/spirit-of-our-politics Reclaiming Hope, Wear's first book: https://www.michaelwear.com/reclaiming-hope The Center for Christianity and Public Life: https://www.ccpubliclife.org/ "Politics should not just happen to you": https://theheartofthepublic.substack.com/p/politics-should-not-just-happen-to For the Good of the Public Summit, October 5–7, 2026, Washington, DC: https://www.ccpubliclife.org/summit Settled, the Minnesota nonprofit building church-based Sacred Settlements: https://www.settled.org/ Civic Trust, Matt Harder's participatory budgeting organization: https://www.civictrust.us/ Michael Wear on X: https://twitter.com/MichaelRWear Show Notes Contending for the credibility of Christian resources in public life CCPL turns four this October; the For the Good of the Public summit, Oct 5–7 in DC Why pairing a think tank with intensive leadership formation is personally sustaining, not just strategic Gentleness as an underrated public virtue; bodies relaxing once people sense they won't be imposed upon Parker Palmer on a politics made of brokenhearted people Getting a reaction versus being effective; the diminishing returns of provocation, until the mission's telos shifts unnamed Jesus writing in the sand as an interruption at a moment primed for violence Dallas Willard on formation: not the practices but who you are, on the spot Pope Leo fielding American-frame questions and answering in ways that break the frame's logic The pastor who mistook refreshing RealClearPolitics five times a day for civic involvement A caution against a posture toward the church more dour than reality calls for Settled's church-hosted Sacred Settlements in Minnesota, built on bipartisan zoning reform: https://www.settled.org/ Leaving the Obama White House more hopeful than arriving A decade that stripped ordinary agency: contested elections, COVID isolation, AGI moguls, social media reversals San Francisco AI planning, where "top-down imposition" meant opposite things to technologists and theologians Congress's dereliction—Yuval Levin's institutionalism, plus the Chevron and unitary-executive critiques Abdication that disempowers not just 435 House members but the voters who sent them East-West contrast: California's robber-baron drive and agency reserved for the wealthiest Resetting the agency quotient; participatory budgeting via Civic Trust: https://www.civictrust.us/ Open 2028 primaries in both parties as a possible reopening of the horizon Christian agency surrendered through alignment versus exercised through accountable loyalty Checks and balances as another name for agency #CivicAgency #SpiritOfOurPolitics #FaithAndPolitics #Gentleness #ParticipatoryBudgeting #CivicRenewal #ChristianityAndPublicLife #MichaelWear Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.
University of Kansas professor Chris Koliba argues that the American social contract is fraying. He joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss how we got to this point and what the country can do about it.
雖說眾本田迷都很懷念”喜美”的前後雙A臂設計，但進入千禧年後8代Civic雖然沒有這項設計，但前衛的開發思維依舊受到大家的歡迎，就算是價格較同級車貴，初上市時依舊賣到爆，不僅如此，其2.0升引擎還是大名鼎鼎的K20系列，再加上前期2.0升車型還有Enkei代工的鋁圈，直至今日中古價格居高不下，足見其獨特的魅力。一起來感受8代Civic當年的點滴！ #行動星球 #島叔聊天室 #8代Civic #Honda #K20A #島叔 #Celsior -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Book a call: https://remnantfinance.com/calendarEmail us at info@remnantfinance.com or visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance)Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588)Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance)TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBEHans joins Oto Gomes on the Oto Gomes Crypto Show for a long-form conversation covering his background, the end of his Naval Aviation career, and how a contract fight with the Navy led him to Infinite Banking. The episode opens with a macro segment on the August payroll number coming in at triple expectations, what a strong labor print does to the Fed's split mandate, and why the long end of the curve is not buying what Powell, Warsh, and Bessent are saying, with 52-week highs across the two, five, and ten year.Hans and Oto cover the Kennedy School years and learning macroeconomics from central bankers, the EUA statute and the right to refuse, the boilerplate denials that exposed the religious accommodation process, the recouped bonus and the debt the Navy handed to the Treasury, and the pediatrician appointment that ended the vaccine question permanently. From there they get into human life value and what most families are actually insured for, protect save grow as an order of operations, base premium versus PUA and why structure determines year one cash value, the policy loan and its absence of underwriting or repayment schedule, and the average rate of return fallacy that holds up even with perfect hindsight. Because Oto's audience operates in the private and Hans works in the public, they draw that line explicitly throughout. Chapters 00:00 – Opening Segment 02:20 – Public versus private, and which path this show takes 06:40 – Why the long end is calling the bluff 09:30 – COVID and taking every assumption down to the studs 11:03 – Navy aviation and the grad school program 12:30 – Cambridge, spring 2020, and the two weeks before the shutdown 16:20 – EUA products and the legal case against the mandate 20:40 – Boilerplate denials and a process built to reject 22:40 – Benched for two years, and looking for something to learn 24:30 – "You wrote the contract, I just signed it" 26:30 – The $60,000 bonus and the loan they invented 28:00 – Norfolk, and a billet that did not exist 30:10 – Separation, the Treasury, and 30% on top 33:00 – The class action and what the government settles for 35:00 – Researching the childhood schedule at 50/50 36:30 – The pediatrician appointment that ended the question 42:30 – Pensions, Title X, and the golden handcuffs 49:00 – The Kennedy School and learning macro from central bankers 52:00 – The Creature from Jekyll Island 54:30 – Being handed the book at Thanksgiving 2021 01:00:30 – Getting licensed, then picking it up to disprove it 01:02:30 – Two hundred years of case law and a contract that has never defaulted 01:04:40 – Pirates of Manhattan and whole life as a Tier 1 asset 01:09:00 – Human life value and what your family actually loses 01:11:30 – A McLaren insured like a Civic 01:14:40 – The asset report card and the job of a dollar 01:17:30 – Liability and creditor protection in 48 states 01:20:30 – The average rate of return fallacy 01:26:30 – Planning 30 years out and what that assumed in 1990 01:29:30 – Base premium, PUA, and cash value in year one 01:32:30 – The policy loan and who guarantees the collateral 01:39:30 – The collateral stack and the bank that still hesitated 01:55:00 – Who this is not for 01:57:00 – The mortgage analogy for base and PUA 02:02:00 – Series 65, Remnant Frontier, and the offensive coordinator 02:08:00 – The distribution problem and the 4% rule 02:12:30 – What happens if you clip the three worst years 02:17:30 – Closing Segment
The JTS Commentary for Rosh Hashanah by Rabbi Ayelet Cohen, Pearl Resnick Dean of The Rabbinical School and Dean of the Division of Religious LeadershipMusic provided by JJReinhold / Pond5.
For 50 years, the Columbus Metropolitan Club has brought Central Ohio together through moments of crisis and celebration, disagreement and discovery, grounded in the belief that dialogue matters. As CMC marks its 50th anniversary with this special forum, social psychologist Dr. Kurt Gray turns that tradition toward the future: Why do we fight so fiercely about morality and politics? What can help us find common ground? Drawing on his research into the moral mind, Gray explores why people across the political spectrum may have more in common than they think—and what the science of moral understanding can teach us about the next 50 years of civic dialogue. Featuring: Dr. Kurt Gray, Professor of Social Psychology, The Ohio State University, and Author, Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground. CMC Board of Trustees member Carey Schmitt delivers opening remarks celebrating CMC's 50th anniversary, and Elon Sims, Chief of Staff to Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, presents CMC with a proclamation celebrating its 50th anniversary. Sophia Fifner, President and CEO, The Columbus Metropolitan Club, makes remarks on CMC's future and interviews Dr. Kurt Gray. The emcee is Matt Barnes, Morning Co-Anchor of NBC4 Today, and member of the CMC Board of Trustees. This forum was made possible by: Visionary Sponsors: Mary Lazarus, The Ohio State University Impact Sponsors: Columbus City Council, The Office of Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, The Columbus Foundation & The Center for HumanKindness, The Robert Weiler Company Community Partners: Lynn Greer, Huntington Bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Ambassador: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Advocate: Installed Building Products This forum was also supported by Downtown Columbus, Inc. and The National Veterans Memorial and Museum. CMC's theme music was composed by Jeffrey Ciampa. This forum was recorded before a live audience at The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio on September 9, 2026.
Reviews of the Corvette ZR1-X and the Bentley Continental Super Sports, PLUS a Waymo gets aggressive. Patreon questions include:We choose cars for 5 hilarious collabsAm I and a pro driver wrong about the RS3?Rent: a Mini Cooper or this ridiculous convertible?Do we use a steering wheel center stripe?Best 4-door road-tripper for $70kNeed to replace a 2008 Civic manual with something fun.Cars for an automotive centipede trailer?Should I motor swap my Slate truck?How long to patina a watch?Old off-roader: repaint or let it age?$65k for a special sports car: go!Mido microbrand watches: go or no-go?I can't find this strap ANYWHEREAnd more! Recorded September 4, 2026 Show Notes:EthosGet your free quote at https://ETHOS.com/tire Factor Head to https://factormeals.com/tire50off and use code tire50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. See website for more details. DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lost Voting Card, Found Resolve: A Lesson in Civic Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-09-05-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 町の選挙の日がやってきた。En: The day of the town elections had arrived.Ja: 遅い夏の日差しが窓から差し込み、コミュニティセンターにはまだ最近行われた盆祭りの飾りが揺れていた。En: The late summer sun streamed through the windows, and decorations from the recently held bon matsuri still swayed in the community center.Ja: センターは、選挙のための投票所として使われていた。En: The center was being used as the polling station for the election.Ja: 街の人々が次々に入っては出て行った。En: The townspeople came and went one after another.Ja: 投票日には、みんなが自分の一票を投じにやってくる。En: On election day, everyone came to cast their vote.Ja: サトシもそのひとり。En: Satoshi was one of them.Ja: 彼は若い理想主義の教師で、社会正義に情熱を持っていた。En: He was a young, idealistic teacher passionate about social justice.Ja: 「さて、投票に行こう！」サトシは意気揚々と家を出た。En: "Alright, let's go vote!" Satoshi exclaimed enthusiastically as he left home.Ja: しかし、彼にはひとつの問題があった。En: However, he had one problem.Ja: なんと、彼は投票所に到着する直前に、自分の投票カードを紛失したことに気づいたのだ。En: Just before arriving at the polling station, he realized he had lost his voting card.Ja: 投票カードが無ければ、投票できない。En: Without the voting card, he couldn't vote.Ja: 彼は困った。En: He was troubled.Ja: 「どうしよう…」サトシは頭を抱えた。En: "What should I do..." Satoshi held his head in his hands.Ja: 考えた末、友人で同僚のユキに相談することにした。En: After thinking it over, he decided to consult his friend and colleague, Yuki.Ja: ゆきは頼れる人物だった。En: Yuki was someone he could rely on.Ja: センターの外でユキと会ったサトシは、焦りながら説明した。En: Satoshi met Yuki outside the center and explained the situation frantically.Ja: 「ユキ、僕は投票カードを無くしてしまった。でも投票したいんだ。どうしたらいい？」En: "Yuki, I've lost my voting card. But I want to vote. What should I do?"Ja: ユキは考え込んだ。そして言った。「大丈夫、まだ希望はある。En: Yuki thought for a moment, then said, "Don't worry, there's still hope.Ja: 投票所の人に話してみよう。情熱を伝えるんだ、きっと何とかなるかもしれない。」En: Let's talk to the people at the polling station. Convey your passion; maybe they'll figure something out."Ja: サトシはユキと一緒に投票所に戻った。係員に状況を説明し、説得を試みた。En: Satoshi returned to the polling station with Yuki and explained the situation to the staff, trying to persuade them.Ja: 「僕は教師で、生徒に投票の重要性を伝えたいんです。En: "I'm a teacher, and I want to teach my students the importance of voting.Ja: この町を良くしたいんだ。」En: I want to improve this town."Ja: しかし、規則は規則だと係員は言う。En: However, the staff said that rules were rules.Ja: サトシは諦めかけた。En: Satoshi was about to give up.Ja: まさにその時、エミコが現れた。En: Just then, Emiko appeared.Ja: エミコは町の活動家で、サトシのコミュニティサービスの記録を持っていた。En: Emiko was a town activist and had records of Satoshi's community service.Ja: 「これで彼の身元を証明できるわ。」En: "This can prove his identity."Ja: エミコの助けを借りて、サトシは遂に投票することができた。En: With the help of Emiko, Satoshi was finally able to vote.Ja: サトシは心の中でつぶやいた。「たとえ小さなことでも、協力することで大きな変化を起こせるんだ。」En: He murmured to himself, "Even small actions, when we work together, can bring about significant change."Ja: その日、彼は生徒たちに大切な教訓を授けようと決心した。En: That day, he decided to impart an important lesson to his students.Ja: やがて、サトシは希望と勇気を胸に、改めて社会参加の力を信じることができたのだった。En: Eventually, Satoshi, with hope and courage in his heart, believed once again in the power of participating in society.Ja: 夏の終わりの風が、変化と新しい始まりを告げるようにセンターの窓から吹き込んできた。En: The wind at the end of summer blew through the center's windows, signaling change and a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:elections: 選挙streamed: 差し込みdecorations: 飾りpolling station: 投票所cast: 投じidealistic: 理想主義enthusiastically: 意気揚々voting card: 投票カードtroubled: 困ったconsult: 相談frantically: 焦りながらhope: 希望convey: 伝えるpassion: 情熱persuade: 説得activist: 活動家records: 記録prove: 証明identity: 身元murmured: つぶやいたsignificant: 大きなchange: 変化impart: 授けcourage: 勇気participating: 参加signal: 告げるconsulting: 考え込んだrely on: 頼れるdetermined: 決心society: 社会
Oto sits down with Hans Toohey — former Navy helicopter pilot, Harvard Kennedy School grad, and co-founder of Remnant Finance — for a conversation that starts with a broken contract and ends somewhere very few finance conversations go. Hans was twelve years into a career he'd planned his whole adult life around when he refused the mandate, filed a religious accommodation request, and got benched from the cockpit for two years while the Navy sat on his appeal.What he did with those two years is why this episode exists. He'd studied contract law as an elective at Harvard, so when the Navy tried to rewrite his contract retroactively, recoup a bonus they'd already paid, and claw back years of flight pay, he recognized exactly what he was looking at. He fought it. The class action won. But the bigger shift was what he taught himself while grounded — that the same contractual thinking he'd used against the Navy applies to how a family holds and controls its money.From there they dig into human life value, why most fathers are "a McLaren insured like a Civic," the protect-save-grow order of operations, the average-rate-of-return sleight of hand in conventional financial planning, and how whole life cash value works as a contractual, guaranteed, liability-protected asset rather than an expense.This is a long one and it earns it. Grab a notebook.DISCLAIMER: NOT LEGAL, MEDICAL, OR FINANCIAL ADVICE. FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.CHAPTERS0:00 – Intro0:45 – Meet Hans Toohey & the Red Pill Moment3:05 – Navy Pilot by Trade3:45 – Cambridge, 2020 & Watching the World Lose Its Mind8:15 – The Mandate & the Religious Accommodation Request13:15 – Boilerplate Denials: How the Shell Game Got Exposed14:35 – Benched From Flying for Two Years16:25 – "You Wrote the Contract, I Just Signed It"18:25 – They Recoup the Bonus & Cancel the Third Payment20:05 – Sent Across the Country to a Job That Didn't Exist22:05 – Separating With a Debt to the US Treasury25:05 – The Class Action & What Winning Against the Government Looks Like26:45 – Rebuilding Assumptions From Scratch33:45 – Golden Handcuffs: Pensions, UCMJ & the Fine Print40:45 – Harvard Kennedy School: Learning Macro From Central Bankers44:05 – Jekyll Island & the Turn Toward Austrian Economics46:25 – A Book Arrives in the Mail. He Throws It Aside.51:45 – Getting Licensed & Trying to Disprove It54:15 – Life Insurance Is a Contract With 200 Years of Case Law55:45 – The CFP Model: Buy Term and Invest the Rest1:01:15 – Human Life Value: What Does Your Family Miss Out On?1:03:35 – "A McLaren Insured Like a Civic"1:05:35 – Protect, Save, Grow: The Order of Operations1:08:45 – Disability, Liability & Creditor Protection1:12:15 – The Average Rate of Return Fallacy1:17:45 – Planning in 1990 for a World That No Longer Exists1:20:45 – How Cash Value Actually Works1:24:05 – The Power of a Policy Loan1:31:05 – The Neighbor, the Bank & the $4M Loan1:38:15 – What Institutions Actually Want From You1:41:15 – Net Worth vs. Cash Flow1:42:05 – The River, the Mill & the Dam1:46:05 – Who This Is NOT For1:52:45 – Remnant Frontier: Bridging the Two Advisors2:03:15 – The Distribution Problem Nobody Plans For2:09:25 – One Minute in Front of Two Million PeopleKEY TAKEAWAYSHans filed a religious accommodation request against the military's COVID vaccine mandate and was immediately benched from flying. In naval aviation the timing is rigid enough that two years out of the cockpit ends a career regardless of how the appeal resolves.When the Navy demanded he restart a three-year contract they had prevented him from fulfilling, he refused on frustration-of-contract grounds. They charged him with breach, recouped roughly $50,000, and assigned it as a debt that followed him to the US Treasury with 30% added on separation.His framing on protection: your ability to produce income is your greatest asset, and most people insure a fraction of it — "a McLaren insured like a Civic."Protect, save, grow, in that order. His argument is that conventional planning skips to growth, and a failure at the protection or savings layer disrupts everything downstream.LEARN MORE / CONNECTRemnant Finance: https://remnantfinance.comX: https://x.com/remnantfinanceThe Remnant Finance Podcast — on all platformsMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBecoming Your Own Banker — R. Nelson NashThe Creature from Jekyll Island — G. Edward GriffinThe Pirates of Manhattan — Barry James DykeThe Economics of Life Insurance — Solomon HuebnerDefending the Constitution Behind Enemy Lines — Cdr. Rob GreenCONNECT WITH OTO:Instagram – https://instagram.com/otogomesWebsite – https://otogomes.liveYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance(This episode discusses military legal proceedings, insurance products, and financial strategy; it's for educational and entertainment purposes only, and is not legal, medical, or financial advice.)
Welcome to Civic Curiosity, the podcast where we take an in-depth look at the people, and agencies that keep county government running. We begin this series with a conversation with Devonte Hill, Director of Communications and Engagement for the District Clerk's Office, an agency responsible for everything from safeguarding sensitive court records to coordinating juries for trials. If you've ever been curious about what the government does, and what are all the departments within, we're the series for you! Join us as we explore the important work happening inside one of the county's most vital offices.Learn more with the library: www.hcpl.netCreated by the Podcast Team at the Harris County Public Library.www.hcpl.netPodcast Team Members include: Beth Krippel, John Harbaugh, Mary Mink, Dylan Smith, Sadina Shawver, Alinda Mac, John Schaffer, Jennifer Finch, Katelyn Helberg, Darcy Casavant, Darla Pruitt and Nancy Hu
This week we're talking about how the militarisation of tech is shaping civic spaces and what 'dual use' technology actually means with Sophie from Corporate Watch. LinksCorporate watch: What's driving the militarisation of tech - and what can we do about it: https://corporatewatch.org/whats-driving-the-militarisation-of-tech-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/Case studies and info about military tech companies: https://privacyinternational.org/military-tech-companiesSkydio case study: https://privacyinternational.org/report/5734/dual-use-tech-skydio-exampleAxon taser drones for schools: https://www.wired.com/story/axon-taser-drones-ethics-board/Skydio/The Verge podcast: https://www.theverge.com/podcast/949195/skydio-ceo-adam-bry-autonmous-drones-china-red-lines-militaryBAE systems case study: https://privacyinternational.org/report/5766/dual-use-tech-bae-systems-examplePokemon go: -> https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/12/pokemon-go-data-trained-ai-that-could-assist-military-drones-in-war-zonesNiantic sell games division including Pokemon Go to Scopely:https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardnieva/2025/05/21/niantic-scopely-pokemon-go/Elbit systems case study: https://privacyinternational.org/report/5735/dual-use-tech-elbit-exampleIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) case study including their relationship with EU Horizon funding: https://privacyinternational.org/report/5703/dual-use-tech-israel-aerospace-industries-iai-exampleAirbus case study: https://privacyinternational.org/report/5720/dual-use-tech-airbus-exampleLeonardo case study: https://privacyinternational.org/report/5733/dual-use-tech-leonardo-exampleProscription of Palestine Action: https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/breaking-down-the-court-of-appeal-judgment-on-palestine-actions-proscription/ Elbit systems factory raid: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce950111xk7oElbit systems factory close down: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-defense-giant-elbit-said-to-quietly-shut-down-uk-plant-targeted-by-activists/
This 4,300 lb Chrysler Won Racing's Best TrophyIn this Ford big block stroker episode 449; Chrissy wrecks a riding mower (not on a race track though), Chris was chief judge and makes a bluping exhaust noise, Mental talks about Yoga, I mean Yugo, Tim tried to body build by moving a cast iron stove, and we have Julian on to talk about how the Pacific Raceway. Fifty cars took the green at Pacific Raceways. Fewer than twenty were still running at the checker. And in two full days of racing, Chris — who was chief judge for the weekend — handed out exactly one severe penalty.That never happens. Episode 449 is our full 24 Hours of Lemons Pacific Raceways race recap from both sides of the fence: Chris was judging it, and our guest was racing it.Sometimes-Lemons-judge Julian Cordle brought his family, a 2005 Chrysler 300C, an inflatable polar bear, and fifty pounds of Alaskan reindeer sausage to Kent, Washington — and drove home with the Index of Effluency, the most coveted award in low-buck endurance racing. It's given to the team that has no business finishing and finishes anyway. His car weighs 4,300 pounds empty, runs all-wheel drive, and rides on three-year-old $83 tires.New here? We do this every week for the world of low-dollar racing and oddball car culture. Hit SUBSCRIBE — we're chasing 1,000 and you clicking that button genuinely matters.WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODEWhy episode 449 is a Ford FE big block — the engine that beat Ferrari at Le Mans, now available as a 449ci strokerBonneville got nine inches of rain the day the land speed car was ready. Nine.Moving a 450-pound cast iron wood stove with winches, a 6x6, and one badly regretted lower backA Tesla robotaxi in Austin quoted a 2.3-mile trip at 66 minutes — and another one ended its shift and put a four-time Tesla owner out three miles from homeA 1990 Yugo with 25 miles on it sold for $27,257, and the Petersen Automotive Museum was the underbidderArizona lawnmower racing: 80 mph, tethered kill switches, no blades, "How the West Was Mowed"Heroic Fix: their Fiero blew a clutch, so they bought an entire Mustang that had been sitting in a field for seven years, chased live mice out of it, and raced itJudge's Choice: a rookie dad, three kids, a 70hp Civic, a blown head gasket in cylinder three, and a YouTube videoEveryone Racers is a weekly amateur endurance racing podcast for people who build cheap race cars and drive them hard. Lemons, ChampCar, LuckyDog, SCCA, NASA. We don't discriminate.Email: everyoneracers@gmail.com Instagram / Facebook: @everyoneracersWhat's the best Index of Effluency car you've ever seen? Comments
The Yale Center for Civic Thought is dedicated to encouraging thoughtful public discourse and civically responsible intellectual life by helping students practice disagreement, curiosity, and thinking without the pressure to perform. Stephanie Almeida Nevin is executive director of the Center for Civic Thought: https://civicthought.yale.edu Theme music by Sean Balick; “Tuck and Point” by Onesuch Village, via Blue Dot Sessions.
Evan Meyer, civic leader and Founder of MyGovTools, BeautifyEarth, and RideAmigos, emphasizes the need for meaningful change in the political environment to encourage more community-focused political action and less opposition-driven engagement. The place to start is at the local level, where citizens can see tangible results. Evan decided to use web scraping, AI, and human curation to connect fragmented data and overcome inadequate communication channels by creating MyGovTools and a weekly newsletter that aggregates local government activity. We talk about: Need to create a politically neutral and constituent-serving platform that provides impartial information, not a propaganda machine Addressing the lack of trust in government officials Role of AI in decoding complex legislative language Tension between donor interests and constituent needs Using community mural projects to encourage nonpartisan cross-generational civic activity #MyGovTools #CivicTech #PoliticalCampaigns #DigitalPolitics #CampaignStrategy #VoterEngagement #GovTech #LocalPolitics #ElectedLeaders #CommunityBuilding #AIinPolitics EvanMeyer.io
In this episode of Even Better, host Sinikka Waugh sits down with Erin Freeberg, owner of Adorn Gift and Home and Feed and Foster in Indianola, Iowa. Erin shares her journey of building businesses grounded in authenticity, creativity, and a desire to create community both in town and within the home. Together, they explore the realities of independent business ownership, from the fear and uncertainty to the deep sense of purpose and impact. Erin reflects on the importance of intentional choices, the role local businesses play in shaping community identity, and the legacy we model for the next generation. This conversation is an invitation to get out, experience more, and invest in what truly matters. -- Small business owner. Civic minded. Community focused. Iowa native. Erin Freeberg is an entrepreneur, community advocate, and small business owner based in Indianola, where she owns and operates two beloved retail destinations focused on thoughtful living, connection, and curated experiences. With a background in marketing, public relations, and community engagement, Erin is passionate about creating spaces that bring people together while championing small-town vibrancy and local business growth. Known for her creative eye and civic-minded leadership, she blends style, hospitality, and heart into everything she does. Facebook: @adorngiftandhome @feedfoster Instagram: @adorngiftandhome @feedfoster
8/28/26, Co-Host Josh Silver Congressman Seth Moulton, candidate for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, on the biggest issues, the polls, and what distinguishes him from Sen Markey. Tatishe Nteta, Dir of the UMass Poll: the Markey-Moulton matchup, the midterms and can we believe the numbers—what they really say. Rep Mindy Domb on What the Flock!! Massachusetts responds to nationwide ALPR surveillance. Also, the Protect Act—safe places for all Andrew Munson from the Florence Civic and Business Ass'n: Florence is a happening place! -- upcoming events and free concerts. Art Beat with Trevor Powers and Hannah Brookman on the upcoming Northampton Print and Book Fair.
In this episode of Civic Warriors, host Brad Caruso sits down with Jennifer Owens, President and CEO of the Arlington Community Foundation, to discuss how community foundations help donors maximize the impact of their charitable giving and strengthen local communities. The conversation explores the growing importance of legacy planning, the ongoing transfer of wealth and how individuals, families and organizations can create lasting philanthropic impact. Jennifer also shares how community foundations work alongside professional advisors, support planned giving efforts and serve as connectors between donors, nonprofits and community needs in Arlington, Virginia.Support the show
Episode Topic: Civic VirtueRajiv Vinnakota is the President of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, where the mission is to strengthen civic life in America by empowering young people to tackle civic challenges with bold, fresh ideas. Listen in for a conversation about his background, the institute, and civic virtue.Featured Speakers:Rajiv Vinnakota, Institute for Citizens & ScholarsRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/7c2f97.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Virtues & Vocations.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.
With corporations getting ever larger – and even able to influence the outcome of presidential elections – the power of a single individual might seem lost. But it's alive and well.Sandy Rosenthal is an experienced community mobilizer, most notable for founding the nonprofit Levees.org, with 25,000 supporters nationwide. Her 2020 book, Words Whispered in Water, explores how she — against all odds — altered the national narrative about the deadly flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. InWords Whispered in Water: Why the Levees Broke in Hurricane Katrina, Sandy gives a first-person narrative of the 2005 flooding and its aftermath, thrusting her into her role as a leading voice for fact-based responses to flood threats. She describes her transformation into an advocate for education on the history of flood control failures after Hurricane Katrina had moved inland, and her subsequent work as a watchdog tracking the responses of government and media in the hours, weeks and years after the floodwalls first gave way. A special Anniversary Edition of her book, featuring a new cover and foreword, went on sale in August 2025, timed with the 20th anniversary of the catastrophe.The catastrophic flooding of New Orleans in 2005 brought levees into the public consciousness. Yet, flooding now seems to be happening almost everywhere. The majority of the nation's population lives in counties protected by levees. Sandy's organization brings awareness to the dangers posed by this situation.Her organization has a strong physical presence in New Orleans, including the Flooded House Museum and the Levee Exhibit Hall at a major breach site. The organization has also installed three historic plaques vetted by the state's preservation office and hosts an annual levee breach bike tour, among other public education efforts.For these efforts, Sandy has received numerous awards, including Outstanding Social Entrepreneur of the Year from Tulane University and Most Influential Woman from Mount Holyoke College. She is an advocate for the 62% of the American population living in counties protected by levees.Rosenthal has been married to Stephen Rosenthal since 1979 and has three adult married children and two grandchildren. Sandy is also the co-host of The Slingshot podcast and host of the former Beat the Big Guys podcast.Points we cover in this episode:The igniting moment that made her decide to fight the Army Corps of EngineersThe big mistake that the Army Corps madeHer shining moment in exposing the Army Corps' bad behaviorWhat she would have done differently in the battleHow her group continues to help people fight bullies and bad actors Learn more: SandyRosenthal.net/ LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/RosenthalSandy
“Lincoln Center is multiple stages. I think probably over three dozen stages across 16 acres. It is a vast canvas in and of itself. And then we have this beautiful plaza that leads to this beautiful campus, and that's the visual I think that most people have when they think of Lincoln Center is this beautiful fountain in the center and these three gorgeous buildings.It's New York's biggest plaza, and it feels very vibrant and beautiful. In the summer, we really take that plaza and we transform it into a dance floor. So this idea of also interrupting what people's notion of Lincoln Center is because it's a space that is very aspirational, which is a great thing.”Shanta Thake is the Chief Artistic Officer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts—the nation's largest performing arts complex. Before stepping into this role, she spent nineteen years at The Public Theater, shaping the city's cultural landscape through Joe's Pub and expansive community initiatives. Today, she is tearing down walls—both the literal barriers separating Lincoln Center from its neighbors, and the figurative ones that dictate who belongs in our cultural spaces. She views the arts not as a luxury, but as essential civic infrastructure. We are pleased to have Shanta Thake to discuss her journey, the power of radical curation, and the future of public performance.(0:00) Reimagining Lincoln Center(2:27) Art and the Human Experience(4:40) The Curiosity of Childhood(5:44) Alvin Ailey and the Pivot(8:29) The Invisible Arts(9:06) The Power of Public Theater(17:03) Curation, Programming and the Art of Listening(23:42) San Juan Hill and The Wall(31:23) Art as the Oldest Technology(35:02) globalFEST: Music and Connection(38:20) Finding Universal Belonging(41:20) The Gift of Pause(54:27) A Collective CaretakingEpisode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast
Nothing says “responsible morning radio” quite like starting the hour buzzing on Italian rainbow cookies and ending it by debating whether Rafe Williams belongs on Raya.Welcome to another funny show from The Rizzuto Show, where the crew begins this episode riding the aftermath of Rizz's birthday food extravaganza. Sweet Seven Layers has everybody losing their minds over traditional Italian rainbow cookies, pistachio and blackberry creations, cherry amaretto and enough sugar to make Moon openly admit he's buzzing. Throw in the pastries from Le Bon Boucher and we're basically broadcasting from inside a carbohydrate emergency.Before everyone slips into a frosting coma, Rizz drops some actual useful information: Rizz Show Night with the St. Louis Blues is coming to Enterprise Center, featuring the Blues against the Colorado Avalanche and an exclusive Rizz Show Blues jacket. Even better, a portion of the special ticket benefits Operation Food Search. Look at us briefly doing something respectable.Don't worry. It doesn't last.Sexy Time Fun Facts arrives with a legitimately groundbreaking medical story: surgeons in Vietnam successfully performed the country's first penile transplant from a brain-dead donor.And there goes the respectability.What starts as an unbelievable medical headline turns into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about organ donation, brain death and transplant ethics. Rafe brings some firsthand perspective from witnessing organ harvesting during his previous surgical work, while Moon reflects on his own recent experience being with his father at the end of his life.Naturally, the thoughtful discussion eventually becomes questions about disclosure to future romantic partners, whether transplanted anatomy could be a different color and the phrase “secret three-way with a ghost.”We almost made it.Then the funny show tackles another vital scientific question: Is Missouri properly representing itself in America's swinging community?A ranking of all 50 states examines factors including clubs, online communities, hotels and other indicators of an active swinging lifestyle. Florida takes the top spot because Florida apparently looked at its existing reputation and decided to lean in. Missouri lands at number 20 overall, while ranking eighth for its number of physical swinger clubs.Respectable?Embarrassing?A challenge for next year?The crew isn't entirely sure, although Rafe refuses to accept the possibility that Cleveland might be out-performing St. Louis in the key-party department. Civic pride comes in many forms.From swinging, we make the completely natural transition into dating apps.Science apparently has an answer for how much you should reveal in your dating profile. Say too little and people assume you're sketchy. Overshare every trauma you've experienced since kindergarten and romantic interest drops. The sweet spot is the “Goldilocks bio”: enough personality and detail to seem interesting without making somebody feel like they've accidentally opened your therapist's case notes.Which means there's only one reasonable next step.Get Rafe on a dating app for the show.Rafe isn't particularly interested. He'd rather meet somebody naturally and “let the universe do it,” which is adorable and therefore completely unacceptable to his coworkers. Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and Raya all enter the discussion, along with stories of celebrities appearing in people's inboxes and the realization that getting Rafe approved for Raya may require more references than getting a mortgage.He apparently needs Wayne Gretzky to write two letters now: one for Canada and one for Raya.Eventually the search deteriorates into increasingly specific dating platforms, FarmersOnly, JDate, theoretical sea-captain dating and Rafe's dream of becoming an aspiring jet-ski owner searching for love.Romance is alive.It's just deeply confused.From Italian cookies and St. Louis Blues hockey to medical ethics, swinger statistics and celebrity dating apps, this episode somehow covers an enormous amount of territory without developing a single useful life skill.Exactly what you've come to expect from your favorite funny show.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We're sharing an episode from another PRX podcast, The Science of Happiness, which explores what science can tell us about living a happier, more meaningful life. We think Ear Hustle listeners might be especially interested in this episode, "Why You Can't Do It Alone," which explores the role that the people around us play in shaping our success. It tells the story of two brothers, Danny and Gilbert Murillo, who have done time in California prisons. The brothers talk about how education, mentorship, and their evolving relationship helped them overcome incarceration and systemic barriers. Danny Murillo is the co-founder of Underground Scholars, a program that creates pathways to higher education for incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and system-impacted people. Gilbert Murillo is a policy advocate and researcher who draws on his own experience with incarceration to reform California's criminal justice system. Bob McKinnon is an author, teacher, and Director of the Social Mobility Lab at the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New York. You can follow Science of Happiness on Instagram at @scienceofhappinesspod and contact them at happinesspod@berkeley.edu. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Can anyone truly succeed alone? We explore how role models, mentors, and strong social support make upward mobility far more possible than grit alone.Summary: What role do the people around us play in shaping our success? Brothers Danny and Gilbert Murillo share how education, mentorship, and their evolving relationship helped them overcome incarceration and systemic barriers to build lives of purpose. Then, Social Mobility Lab founder Bob McKinnon explains why success is never a solo journey and how recognizing our own "dream team" can expand what's possible for ourselves and others.How To Do This Practice: Reflect on your journey: Think about where you are today and the moments that shaped your path. Consider both the opportunities you had and the challenges you overcame. Identify your dream team: Write down the people who have encouraged, protected, guided, or inspired you throughout your life. They might be family members, teachers, friends, mentors, coaches, or colleagues. Recognize their impact: For each person, note one way they helped you grow or see new possibilities. Notice how your achievements are connected not only to your own efforts, but also to the support you received. Look ahead with intention: Ask yourself what kind of support you need right now. Is there someone you could learn from, ask for advice, or build a stronger relationship with as you work toward your next goal? Move forward with self-compassion: As you pursue your goals, remember that success and setbacks are never yours alone. Focus on what you can control, ask for help when you need it, and offer yourself the same grace you'd extend to someone you care about. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.DANNY MURILLO is the co-founder of Underground Scholars, a program that creates pathways to higher education for incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and system-impacted people. Learn more about Danny here: https://undergroundscholars.berkeley.edu/membersGILBERT MURILLO is a policy advocate and researcher who draws on his own experience with incarceration to reform California's criminal justice system.Learn more about Gilbert here: https://capolicylab.org/staff/gilbert-murillo/BOB MCKINNON is an author, teacher, and Director of the Social Mobility Lab at the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New YorkLearn more about Bob here: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/bob_mckinnonRelated Science of Happiness episodes:Why Compassion Requires Vulnerability: https://tinyurl.com/mrxsad33Related Happiness Break episodes:A Science-Backed Path to Self-Forgiveness: https://tinyurl.com/2js59anmMessage us or leave a comment on Instagram @scienceofhappinesspod. E-mail us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod.Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/3j352txy
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