Podcasts about Civic

Desmond Meade's life story has been one of pain, perseverance, and finally, triumph.  From a drug addicted felon waiting for a train to jump in front of to heading up the groundbreaking Florida Rights Restoration Coalition which has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize this year for:"their work in building democracies, supporting the human right to representation by government, and working towards a better organized and peaceful world."Desmond, like FRRC is a force to be reckoned with. The nonprofit's greatest success was the overwhelming passage of Amendment 4, the initiative that represented the nation's largest expansion of voting rights since the civil rights era. More than 1.4 million Floridians who had served time regained the right to vote. After the amendment's impact was tempered by “implementation legislation” pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and Republican lawmakers — requiring individuals to first pay off any fines and fees connected to their convictions — Meade, who has been the head of the org for nearly a decade, and the coalition were able to raise millions of dollars to assist 40,000 “returning citizens” in settling those debts. Take that, RON.We are thrilled to welcome Desmond to the show as he sits down with Adam for a robust, informative and moving conversation you do not want to miss. To learn more about and to support FRRC head to their website: https://floridarrc.com/Thanks for helping us save democracy one episode at a time!Join the Dirty Moderate Nation on Substack! Tell us what you think on Twitter! Or, if you are fed up with Elon's bullshit, hit us up on Threads! There are always shenanigans over on TikTok too…Are you registered to VOTE?

This episode features Serge Dedina, the executive director and co-founder of WILDCOAST, an international conservation team. Not only did Serge serve as the mayor of Imperial Beach from 2014 to 2022, but he also chaired the SANDAG borders committee for six years, demonstrating his commitment to cross-border collaboration. With a focus on transboundary planning and conservation, Serge has been a key player in addressing the cross-border sewage pollution crisis in the San Diego-Tijuana region. In the conversation, Serge shares insights into the crucial role of cross-border collaboration in addressing sea-level change and the importance of getting involved and making a difference at the local level.   Timestamps: [2:01] WILDCOAST is an international conservation team that conserves coastal and marine ecosystems and addresses natural climate change through natural solutions. [2:10] Serge's journey of co-founding WILDCOAST and his history of serving as the Mayor of Imperial Beach from 2014 to 2022. [2:47] What does Serge hope to achieve in the role as Chair for C-3's Knowledge Action Network, and what hopes does he have for future civic awareness of our border region? [6:20] The border region can serve as a laboratory to get things done because there are no rules and we can take action and make up the rules to serve our community best as we go. [6:20] Serge discusses shifting the conversation away from thought partners to action partners and the punk rock DIY philosophy that helped him transform the city of Imperial Beach. [9:19] Serge talks about serving on the board of SANDAG and how cross-border collaboration has evolved on a government level. [11:22] By working with the media to communicate issues, problems, challenges, and needs, Serge has caught the attention of CNN and many other national and international media organizations. [13:43] How can we do better in solving the Tijuana sewage crisis and improving our water quality? [14:15] What would solving this issue mean for our South Bay communities and our neighbors in Tijuana? [19:31] The impact of our sea levels rising and holding the fossil fuel companies accountable. [29:05] The importance of taking positive actions at the micro level. [29:39] Instead of just tweeting and talking about things on social media, get off your device and get involved. Get active.   About C-3   Even before the California Coastal Commission or Environmental Protection Agency existed, Citizens Coordinate for Century 3 (C-3) was the environmental conscience of San Diego. Since that time, in part due to C-3's leadership in education, advocacy, and empowerment, a plethora of organizations have developed throughout San Diego County. These organizations specifically focus on promoting progressive values in architecture, urban design, land-use governance, natural resource management, sustainable economic development, climate change resilience, and social justice. As the field of allies has grown, C-3's role has evolved to provide a platform that promotes creating civic community.   Opportunities for Advocacy and Engagement: C3sandiego.org WILDCOAST Serge Dedina    

This week, world leaders, diplomats, climate activists, journalists, and fossil fuel executives will meet in Dubai for the United Nations' annual Climate Change Conference. While many discussions will build on last year's COP, where nations agreed to fund loss and damage from climate change, another focus will be on who is sidelined from the discussions. The United Arab Emirates has reportedly hired an army of public relations experts to help manage its reputation during the two-week event and to keep international attention away from its crackdown on civic space. Meanwhile, some of the world's largest democracies, including governments that have traditionally championed human rights, lack a clear vision for protecting civic space in the climate talks, even though Indigenous communities, social justice movements, and human rights defenders are at the forefront of fighting climate change.Joining the show to discuss the role of civil society at COP 28 is Kirk Herbertson. Kirk is a Senior Policy Advisor at EarthRights International, a nonprofit organization that “combines the power of law with the power of people in defense of human rights and the environment.” Show Notes: Kirk Herbertson (@KirkHerbertson) Paras Shah (@pshah518) Kirk's Just Security article “To Avert Climate Crisis, Democracies Need to Protect Civic Space”Just Security's climate change coverageJust Security's civil society coverageMusic: “The Parade” by “Hey Pluto!” from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-parade (License code: 36B6ODD7Y6ODZ3BX)Music: “The World Between Us” by Corey Alstad from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/cory-alstad/the-wound-between-us (License code: DBNNNNMVJSCUU65C)

In 2019, Franklin Ramirez and Rich Jacobs started this podcast to help educate listener on how they can become more involved in the political process and breakdown some of its intricacies.  This podcast does not delve into issues.  We hope you enjoy.   Support the show

After nearly nine years as a member of the Elyria Board of Education, President Greg Elek is stepping down at the end of this year after deciding not to seek re-election last November. Greg has been a key leader in decisions that have changed the face of the school district and of the community--most notably the building of all new schools and a new stadium in Elyria. We caught up with Greg on Petey Podcast to chat about his time on the Board and some of his most memorable moments. Thank you, Greg, for your dedicated service to Elyria Schools and to the community of Elyria. You will be missed!It's a great day to be a Pioneer! Thanks for listening. Find Elyria Schools on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube!

In this week's episode, Jon is joined by Tony Driven, who helps cover this week's headlines! "The Fast and the Furious: A Musical Parody" currently being staged in Los Angeles, adding a touch of theatrical fun to the cult classic. The much-anticipated F1 movie has been delayed to 2024, prompting Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt to offer his driving services to F1 teams, boldly declaring, "I am licensed now and I robbed a casino once, so I can do this." Shoutout to actors battling AI overlords. The Project Car Awards arrive, where the humble zip tie claims the Best Tool in the Garage Award for the 65th consecutive year, sparking a conversation about the shoddiest fixes to be implemented on their cars. Transitioning to BMW culture, the hosts explore the scenario of a car enthusiast instantly becoming the coolest guy on the road simply by adding an 'M' badge to his 328i, pondering if the Mustang community faces a similar predicament. Tony Driven shares the exciting news of parting ways with his Civic and provides updates on whether his Cobra has transformed into a race car. To wrap up the episode, Tony comes in hot and attempts a hostile takeover of the Motorhead Blitz!

- War extends beyond the battlefield to the media front. - Global media coverage highlights Israeli bombardment's impact on Gaza, prompting political re-evaluation. - Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasizes the need for "maximum restraint" but does not explicitly call for a ceasefire. - French President Macron urges a humanitarian pause and a ceasefire, condemning civilian casualties. - Archbishop of Canterbury expresses moral concern over civilian casualties and calls for a ceasefire. - 63 municipal councillors in 32 B.C. communities call for a ceasefire, criticizing Canada's abstention at the UN. - Public opinion influences official policies, with 65% of Canadians supporting a ceasefire, as per Angus Reid Institute polling. - Civic engagement is crucial, and communities must exercise their rights at the voting booths to influence policies. - The interconnected world makes global incidents locally relevant, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement. - A recent bomb threat at the Jaffari Community Centre underscores the need for vigilance, whilte community resilience prevails. - Canadians are encouraged to understand the impact of their numbers and voices on political and economic spheres. Friday Juma Khutba November 17th, 2023 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Angela Krukauskas, Founder and Director, of No1HungryinEHC.Support the show

Director of the Institute for Civic Discourse & Democracy at Kansas State University, Dr. Colene Lind and communications professor Craig Brown visit with KMAN's Kolby Van Camp on the topic of tension between free speech and productive civil discourse.

Director of the Institute for Civic Discourse & Democracy at Kansas State University, Dr. Colene Lind and communications professor Craig Brown visit with KMAN's Kolby Van Camp on the topic of tension between free speech and productive civil discourse.

* Kaers * Significance of kaers in the game and setting. * Common (and most dangerous) destination for adventurers. * Mists of Betrayal, Terror in the Skies, Ardanyan's Revenge. * Not a lot of concrete examples in later published material. * Appearances in novels and fiction. * What is a kaer? * Purpose to keep people inside alive. * Why are you going and what might you find? * Kaers vs citadels. * Traps and defenses. Could be turned off by residents to safely emerge. * Traps are apt to be nasty and deadly. * Other features of entry and approach tunnels. * The kaer as a community like surface towns and villages. * Don't necessarily need to map every inch of the kaer. * How the residents and conditions might shape the environment. * A kaer is not a D&D-style dungeon of 10-foot corridors. * Need space for people to live for generations. * Entry tunnels should allow room for livestock and goods to be taken inside. * Concealing the entrance as an additional layer of protection. * Obvious kaers are likely to have already been found and explored. * Where kaers were built and why. * Basic Theran design. Large central chamber with offshoots for various services. * Mosaics or other fixed decorations as a source of lore or knowledge. * Living quarters; tiny homes, apartments, dorm suites. * Main thing about kaer design is there likely would be no wasted space. * Growth or expansion during the Scourge. * Wards and protections of the kaer interior. * Oxygen and air filtration. * Crops and greenery; rooftop gardens. * Resource use and waste disposal/recycling (including the dead). * Water - wells, water spirits, connections to elemental plane. * Animals and livestock; diet variety (or lack thereof) * More about crops and food plants. * Five likely states for a kaer. * Unopened and inhabited. * Open and empty. * Collapsed and not used. * Failed by Horror breach. * Failed by other disaster (starvation, disease, collapse) * Adventurer groups and kaers. * How do you get in and what do you find there? * GM should think of the story of the kaer. * Who lived there and what happened to them? * Cultural drift (or lack thereof). * Sidebar about Urupa development. * How much of a role will the kaer play? * Exceptions to expectations and what that can do. * Magic can solve a lot of problems! * Returning to water source and its importance. * What do you find inside? Treasure, artwork, lore? * Kaer-focused game ideas. * Other sources and inspiration. * Civic planning and civil engineering. * Don't put more work into your kaer design than you must! * City of Ember * The Expanse * Silo * Ultimately limited only by your imagination. Find and Follow: Email: edsgpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW

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Ever wondered how regulations around ballot harvesting affect electoral outcomes? We're peeling back the layers on this controversial topic, tackling the delicate balance of using the tools that are available while pushing to remove ballot harvesting from the law. We take you on a whirlwind tour of differing state regulations on the topic. We must ensure robust verification with checks and balances.Our guest today is Hans von Spakovsky from The Heritage Foundation. Listen, as he walks us through this delicate topic. There is ongoing ballot trafficking in our country. What can we do? We leave no stone unturned. We illuminate the constitutional provision that empowers legislatures to dictate election law and we unearth the pitfalls of tampering with ballots and the criticality of documentation in such instances.Lastly, we plunge headfirst into the debate storming around election rules pertaining to ballot harvesting. We dissect how regulations from the states that tolerate some form of ballot harvesting, shape electoral outcomes. We bring to light the importance of staying engaged in the political process, regardless of the potential for fraud, emphasizing the need for personal responsibility in fulfilling civic duties. Step into this vital conversation on our electoral process and the call for wisdom and action rather than surrendering to the status quo. Don't miss out!Support the show

Your Water Bill is Going up in 2024The city of Akron has announced a restructuring of its water rates in 2024, increasing from $2.73 to $3.06 per HCF (hundred cubic feet). Residential customers will also incur a fixed infrastructure charge of $9, leading to an overall monthly utility bill increase of $10-$12 for most Akron residents. The changes aim to fund necessary projects for Akron's aging drinking water infrastructure, addressing repairs and replacements of essential components over 100 years old. The revenue generated, estimated at $15 million, will support projects like Brittain Road Reservoir replacement, water main replacements, lead service line replacement, and updates to the Filter Building Treatment Facility. The city is also launching a water affordability program, offering eligible residents a 40 percent discount on the water portion of their bill, with applications opening on Jan. 1, 2024. The sewer rates will remain unchanged in 2024.Spooky ChristmasIt's already been a historic year for Akron's venerable Haunted Schoolhouse.And for the first time in 50 years, the haunt will open its doors for a unique Christmas-themed tour.The old Thomastown Elementary School on Akron's Triplett Boulevard plans to roll out the tinsel along with a dead body or two or three for two nights on Dec. 8 and 9."The elves have decked out all three floors of the Haunted Schoolhouse with lights, trees and holiday cheer galore, but the monsters and ghosts that roam these halls are not quite as jolly," the haunt posted on social media.Scrooge LiveScrooge The Musical, presented by The BOOM Theater, returns to The Knight Stage for 9 shows from December 1-17! In this timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night.Become a Civic Go SupporterBecome a CivicGo! member now and enjoy a host of exclusive benefits that will make your theater experience all the more special!PLEASE JOIN TODAY — AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Click here: https://akroncivic.com/individual.Your membership matters! As a nonprofit organization, it takes more than ticket sales to help keep the stars shining in The Civic's iconic night sky.There's nothing like seeing a show at the Akron Civic Theatre! We're dedicated to maintaining and updating our historic theater to allow our community to enjoy shows here for years to come, but we need your help. Our CivicGo! members help us afford to operate and continue to improve the Akron Civic Theatre, our extraordinary historic building, where hundreds of performing artists entertain and inspire our community all year long. Become a CivicGo! member now and enjoy a host of exclusive benefits while helping us preserve this iconic Akron theater!Mentioned in this episode:TEMU More Affordable than Amazon OR WalmartHave you checked out TEMU yet? Use the link below to save on your first order and get valuable coupons. I've purchased clothes that were less expensive than Walmart or Amazon and the shirts were amazing. I bought a phone bag so I could strap my phone to my arm and ride my bike for $1.29. Use the link below. The holidays are coming up and you can get great gifts at an affordable price. Check out TEMUTell a Friend!Do you know someone who might enjoy this show? Be sure to tell them to go to akronpodcast.com and get information on what is going on in Akron.Follow the Akron Podcast

Monday Monday Monday....we get ill off the bat with spoiler alert gun pulls and gold bars in the trunk of the Civic. We hear why Anthony had wings on Saturday, talk about seeing cool bands in unique spots, and Cass explains why she might be picking up a second job. We debate the toy hall of fame inductees, Cass reveals the odd spot she saw some holiday décor, and we do a double dose of the weird with jewelry chases and cop/girlfriend double DUI. We wrap the show with the hysterical moment a celebrity found her dad's porn stash and ask what is the crazy thing you found after they passed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Joshua Rohde, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday November 18th at 7:30 PM at St. Sebastian's Church in Providence and Sunday November 19th at 3PM at St. James Church, Manville. For more information you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org

I'm getting bullied my neighbor kids, soda will turn you into a boozehound, younger people want experiences for Christmas, celebrate your Civic and Metallica is tonight baby!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Megan and Michael discuss the place of "civic religion" in Australian society.Defined as the implicit "religious" values of a nation - expressed through public ceremony, symbols, and rituals - our hosts ask if Australia even has a civic religion in the first place.They then turn their eyes to the place of the Welcome to / Acknowledgement of Country in Australia: specifically in the church. What does it mean that some churches have pushed back against this now largely normal part of public procedure?Finally, they take stock of a recent episode of Bluey and discuss why a children's show (of all things) brought Michael to tears.

Thank you for coming back and listening to another show, We talk all things SEMA, F1, How the S4 is draining my bank account, Eddy's future build plans with the Civic, and more. Main Channel Instagram: @thebackseatdriverspodcast Host: @Dev.amg & @ezeagul1_r

Honda's Civic Type R was a forbidden fruit among Honda fans and collectors until it was formally added to the U.S. Honda lineup with the introduction of the 2017 Civic Type R. This 10th-generation Civic was a watershed moment for fans, but some didn't appreciate some styling decisions. Well, with the 11th-generation Civic, Honda brought back the Type R with the major styling change that came with the next-generation car. The latest Civic Type R carries over a lot of the major hardware from the previous car. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 that sends 315 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque through a six-speed manual transmission. This '23 Civic Type R also shares the interior updates that came with a new generation but adds red bucket seats for the driver and front passenger. On this episode of Quick Spin, host Wesley Wren puts the '23 Civic Type R through its paces. Wren takes you on a guided tour of the Civic Type R and highlights some of his favorite features on a guided tour. Wren also takes you along for a live drive review. Adding to the conversation, Wren chats with Autoweek's Emmet White about the new Civic Type R, the experience of driving it, and how it stacks up against its Acura Integra Type S counterpart. Closing the show, the pair break down what makes this Civic special.

Civic groups stage a rally in protest against Japan's release of radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into ocean, in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday.Civic groups and experts called for an immediate halt to the discharge of contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean and the establishment of an international monitoring mechanism that will be effective over the long term.Japan started the third round of nuclear-contaminated water discharge from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on Thursday, despite numerous objections at home and abroad.Approximately 7,800 metric tons of nuclear-contaminated water will be released into the sea during this round of discharge.Dozens of Japanese citizens from multiple civic groups attended a rally in Tokyo on Wednesday, demanding that Tokyo Electric Power Company, or TEPCO, the operator of the crippled Fukushima plant, immediately halt the ocean discharge.Yuya Kamoshita, a Fukushima resident who was forced to evacuate to Tokyo, said he believes that simply monitoring the situation is not enough and that the release of contaminated water should be stopped."I don't want to eat contaminated fish or vegetables. Even mushrooms and wild foods harvested in Fukushima are still contaminated and cannot be shipped," said Kamoshita, head of a group of plaintiffs seeking damages from TEPCO and the Japanese government."I think Japanese and Chinese people share the same concern about not wanting to consume food that has been contaminated by radiation. It's natural for Chinese people to be concerned about Japanese seafood because if the radioactive water goes into the sea, the contamination spreads.""We're all saying, 'Stop it, stop it', but I think the voices of those who are saying 'stop' need to get louder," Noriko Mukasa, a 72-year-old resident of Chiba prefecture, said.On Thursday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a regular news conference that Japan has already discharged 15,600 tons of nuclear-contaminated water into the Pacific, transferring the risk of pollution to the world despite domestic and international opposition, which is extremely irresponsible.The "safe and transparent" discharge plan claimed by the Japanese government is not convincing, Wang added.Concerns voicedChen Xiang, an associate research fellow with the Institute of Japanese Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said that Japan should allow stakeholders to conduct on-site investigations, which is crucial for understanding the potential environmental hazards resulting from the ocean discharge of nuclear-contaminated water.Allowing stakeholders to conduct these tests not only serves as an effective oversight, but also as a precautionary measure, he said.Although TEPCO said the water has been diluted and the concentration of radionuclides is within regulatory requirements, simply lowering the concentration of radioactive substances does not eliminate the danger to humans, said Masashi Goto, a former nuclear power plant engineer."The amount of nuclear-contaminated water released from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in the first round of discharge is greater than the average amount of nuclear wastewater released by all the nuclear power plants in Japan annually in the five years prior to the Fukushima nuclear accident in 2011. Even if the contaminated water is diluted, it will still have an impact on the marine environment," Goto, who is also a member of the Citizens' Commission on Nuclear Energy, said."The IAEA only stated that the data provided by TEPCO meets safety standards, but did not confirm the safety of ALPS (Advanced Liquid Processing System) treated water."Furthermore, the current research on the effects of human exposure to nuclear radiation is still incomplete. In this context, TEPCO's claim that diluting and discharging nuclear-contaminated water into the sea is safe is not scientifically sound," Goto said.Moreover, the International Atomic Energy Agency is an organization established to facilitate the development of nuclear power plants, but it lacks credibility in supervising the safety of nuclear-contaminated water discharge, he added."Japan experienced a nuclear accident that resulted in a large amount of radioactive substances being generated, so the government has an obligation to make every effort to minimize the impact of the nuclear accident on the environment. However, the government has been neglecting this duty," he said.Reporter: Jiang Xueqing

Lewis from Melbourne punk band Civic joins us on the pod this week. We catch up on how their recent tour of the US was, why sometimes you gotta lie to the doctor, doing a bit of gardening, why vintage stores are weird, selling your music gear to pay rent, and how to do a dive bomb. Catch us on tour with Civic in the EU and UK in December!Shout outs @alienize_it, and cheers @younghenrys for supporting the podTickets to all our AU, UK and EU shows are available now: https://tnsw.co/tourSign up to our Patreon for a bonus pod each week (that's double the pod!) and other VIP stuff for just $5 a month:https://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkJoin us all in the TNSW Discord community chathttps://tnsw.co/discordWatch our Comedy Central mockumentary series and TNSW Tonight! on YouTube:https://youtube.com/thesenewsouthwhalesTNSW on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0srVTNI2U8J7vytCTprEk4?si=e9ibyNpiT2SDegTnJV_6Qg&dl_branch=1TNSW: @thesenewsouthwhalessJamie: @mossylovesyouTodd: @mrtoddandrewshttps://patreon.com/whatagreatpunkhttps://thesenewsouthwhales.comShout-outs to the Honorary Punks of the Pod:MagnusHarry WalkomHugh FlassmanZac Arden BrimsClaireJimi KendallEdmund SmithAngus LillieLachy Tan

In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Kaitlyn Newman, Director of Development, from She Should Run. Support the show

In the aftermath of the Republic's collapse, a lack of shared understanding of policy priorities and effective civic interventions is impeding development of pathways toward stability for Afghanistan. The situation has since deteriorated across all scores of human security under the Taliban, with concurrent human rights, humanitarian, and political crises. In this episode we look at how narratives of state failure, shaped largely by Western expertise, have overlooked and undermined the progress made by Afghans in healthcare, education, and economic stabilization. We argue that the outsized nature of the international intervention in Afghanistan, alongside a top-down approach to conflict resolution, has contributed to a misrepresentation of on-the-ground realities. Featuring Marika Theros and Sahar Halaimzai, both policy fellows at the LSE Conflict and Civicness Research Group (CCRG) and the co-directors of the Peacerep's Afghanistan Research Network. Marika and Sahar in 2021 worked together on the creation and realization of the ‘trilateral 1.5 track dialogue' at the Atlantic Council, bringing together US, European and Afghan stakeholders to develop an inclusive and longer-term strategic outlook on stability in Afghanistan.

In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Donna McGowan, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association Rhode Island Chapter, and Stephanie Mansour, Senior Manager at Withum and Board member of the Alzheimer's Association. Support the show

Episode 053 - Natalie A. Brown, CEO, Mesirow On this episode of The Executives' Exchange, Natalie A. Brown (CEO of Mesirow) shares with us her success story and how your career path can stray from the original plan. Join us in hearing her advice for aspiring young girls today and what the financial industry needs to work on.  00:00 – Intro  1:13 – Early life   5:10 – Early influences & role models 6:45 – Early career path 12:57 –  The negative connotation of luck for women 17:17 – From CFO to CEO  19:28 – Life as a mother and CEO 21:43 – Message from sponsor, Shure  22:13 – Education and career planning for children 26:51 – Being a woman in finance  28:41 – Diversity and inclusivity within organizations  32:25 – Leading with authenticity and vulnerability  36:43 – Work vs. personal relationships 37:51 – Civic work 39:39 – Work to be done in the finance industry  40:58 – What gives hope (post-pandemic) 44:03 – Advice to past self and younger generations  45:53 – Rapid fire questions 1:01:59 – Outro   Episode Link: Mesirow Host: Margaret Mueller, President & CEO, The Executives' Club of Chicago Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones. Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

ep197 AI has been around for a few years but Adobe recently made a big splash with the Generative Fill in Photoshop Beta. This new software feature spawned dozens of other competing applications with including AI type features for content creators. ChatGPT made big news earlier in 2023 which is another form of AI. So is AI here to take your job? Guest commercial photographer Danny Nikkhoo stops by the studio to talk about AI. Also in this episode: Do street sweepers really work? Are you a "supper" or "dinner" person? Did you know are very different by definition. Honda recalls 176,000 Honda Civics, so is your Civic one of those? Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com  site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Hardparkingpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Join the Patreon (lots of exclusive episodes and bonus guest audio): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/jhaepfenning/⁠⁠

Join Wes this week on Shaping Success as he interviews his good friend Jhae Pfenning who is also is co host on One Drink Wednesday currently on Instagram, but they are looking to move it to YouTube. Wes and Jhae talk about growing up and cars.In keeping with the spirit of One Drink Wednesday, Wes and Jhae take a shot of the energy drink Magic Mind. Jhae found when he took it in the morning, he doesn't get that 2:30 pm slump. He would typically need some coffee at that time for a pick-me-up, but he didn't need it. Wes and Jhae agree that Magic Mind is healthier than coffee and booze, and it also tastes good! One Drink Wednesday is a show co hosted by Wes and Jhae every Wednesday at 7pm PST. They typically have a show and tell, this day in history, and just added a segment called Rotten Tomatoes. They are looking into having a guest along with him and Jhae to play the Rotten Tomato game. Wes and Jhae talk about vehicles. They have different habits when it comes to obtaining vehicles and the types of vehicles they favor. Wes favors Honda and Chevrolet. He likes to shuffle newer vehicles. He typically leases his vehicles and switches them out every so often. He had a Honda Pilot, but when he and his family moved to the country away from everything, it wasn't a good choice. It also wasn't big enough for his family. He ended up leasing a Tahoe and buying a Honda Civic. He likes the fact he gets 40 miles to the gallon in the Civic. He also says he feels more comfortable in a Honda Civic with snow tires in the winter than a 4-wheel drive with no snow tires.  Jhae is drawn to Dodge and buys used cars because before it was all they could afford. His wife bought a used Dodge Neon. Jhae had to drive that thing around campus when he was in school, and snow tires helped him get around in that vehicle that otherwise he'd be stuck. He and Wes discuss the best snow tires and studless versus studded. The conversation turns to their kids and are they mature enough to drive when they are old enough to drive? Jhae points out that just because a person is old enough to drive, doesn't mean they should. The same can be said for drinking. Know your kids. Will they appreciate the hard work their parents put into getting them a car and just giving it to them, or do they feel like they are entitled? If they feel entitled, it may be best to let them work for it.  Jhae and Wes point out that when kids start a job and have to pay for their own stuff, that is when they begin to appreciate their things and take care of them. In Arizona where Jhae is, kids don't have to go to driving school to get a driver's license. Kids can be taught independently. If kids take the driver's education course, they get an insurance break. In Idaho, it's mandatory to take the driver's course in order to get a license. Wes says his Nieces and Nephews had to have 6 hours of driving in the course to get their license.Growing up in Texas, Jhae got his first car when his Grandmother passed away, and his parents sold it to him. He was 20 and in college at the time. His parents would help him with payments and car insurance a few times when he couldn't make the payments. For Wes, growing up in Oregon he passed his drivers test on the first try in his Mom's truck which was a stick. Even though he passed, his parents felt someone had to still be in the vehSupport the showFor merchandise, podcast and youtube: westankersley.com Check out our sponsor The Warriors Collection for coffee, gear and more use code TANK at check out for a special Discount! https://warriorscollectionbrand.com/ Follow Shaping Success https://shapingsuccesspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Email Wes@westankersley.com for guest ideas or to be on the show!

Applying the academic with the Queen's University PhD Community Initiative. It matches students pursuing advanced degrees and Kingston organizations who need an academic edge. It's a program that the City of Kingston has benefited from, by leaning on the research skills in the Queen's community. In this episode of Tell Me More, Craig Desjardins, Director of Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships at the City of Kingston, joins us to talk about the Queen's University Community PhD Initiative and how the City and community have benefitted from this program. Looking to learn more? Check out this miniseries podcast produced by students in the Initiative. They speak with Civic and University leaders about the Sustainable Development Goals. Find out more about the Queen's University PhD Community Initiative. Opening Track: Tell Me Twice by the Meringues - courtesy of the Meringues. themeringues.com Find our closing track on YGK Music.

On today's show: 9am-10am 5-a-side tournament and raffle for the Galway Hospice in memory of Daniel Megahey who tragically passed away from a brain tumor  Civic leaders come together to sign Greater Galway Charter  Do You Know How Much You're Actually Drinking? Get the Facts to Help Keep our Roads Safe This Bank Holiday    Sport Ireland launch ‘Get Ireland Active'    ‘Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

As a part of the series spotlighting Nonprofit HR's 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch Finalists, Lindsey Otto, Marketing & Communication Associate, Editorial & Content for Nonprofit HR, sits down with Chavi Khanna Koneru, Co-Founder and Executive Director of North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT), for a conversation about her organization and incredible contributions to the sector! Tune in to hear Chavi detail: Why discovering the barriers that exist for Asian American voters in North Carolina drew her to take action on this mission How her experience of living in different communities of varying diversity and background as a lawyer uniquely equipped her to create impact in this space Finding commonalities with other civic engagement organizations and how its supported achieving “equity and justice for all”  Her people management philosophy in finding talent for work that has never been done in the community before Learn more about our 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch finalists. See the full list here and ways they are contributing to their organization, the sector and communities! To learn more about NCAAT, visit www.ncaatogether.org.  

Is Democracy dying? Polls show that Americans on both sides of the political spectrum feel it's under attack... but does the situation have to be so dire?Professors Brook Manville and Josiah Ober offer a guide to democratic renewal in order to guarantee civic rights of freedom, equality, and dignity. Tracing the long progression toward self-government through four key moments in democracy's history: Classical Athens, Republican Rome, Great Britain's constitutional monarchy, and America's founding, they compare what worked and what failed in each case... to draw out lessons for how modern democracies can survive and thrive.You can their book, The Civic Bargain: How Democracy Survives, here.About the Speakers:Brook Manville is an independent consultant who writes about politics, democracy, technology, and business. Previously a partner with McKinsey & Co. and an award-winning professor at Northwestern University, he is the author of The Origins of Citizenship in Ancient Athens (Princeton) and A Company of Citizens: What the World's First Democracy Teaches Leaders About Creating Great Organizations (with Josiah Ober).Josiah Ober is the Constantine Mitsotakis Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He is the author of The Rise and Fall of Classical Greece, Democracy and Knowledge: Innovation and Learning in Classical Athens (both Princeton), The Greeks and the Rational: The Discovery of Practical Reason, and other books.--This event is brought to you by Classical Wisdom. To learn more about us and to enjoy our free newsletter, please go to: https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/

------------------------------- 強化英語課程資訊 ------------------------------- 「社會人核心英語」有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下有參考文字稿～ 各播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網搜尋 ------------------------------- Topic: About the Internet - First-ever tweet sold for around NT$82.3 million 由推特（Twitter）創辦人杜錫（Jack Dorsey）發出的史上第一條推文，今天被當作「不可替代代幣」（NFT）拍賣出去，得標價飆破290萬美元（約新台幣8230萬元）。 The first-ever tweet by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey was auctioned off on Tuesday as an “non-fungible token” (NFT), with the bid surpassing US$2.9 million (around NT$82.3 million). 拍賣平台Valuables by Cent的一則推文說：「杜錫同意了@sinaEstavi這個帳號所喊出的291萬5835.47美元。」 A tweet from the auction platform “Valuables by Cent” read that “Jack accepted the offer from sinaEstavi for $2915835.47.” Valuables by Cent表示：「現在這則推文已在區塊鏈（blockchain）上打造好了。」 The auction account added that the tweet is now “minted on blockchain.” 得標者的帳號資料顯示，擁有@sinaEstavi帳號的是區塊鏈技術相關的新創公司Bridge Oracle執行長艾斯塔維（Sina Estavi）。 The winner's account details show that Sina Estavi, CEO of Bridge Oracle, a blockchain technology start-up, owns the @sinaEstavi account. 杜錫表示，他將把這次拍賣所得捐給慈善機構。 Dorsey explained that all proceeds from the auction will be donated to charities. 2006年3月21日，杜錫在鍵盤打下：「剛剛設定好我的推特」（just setting up my twttr）這樣平凡無奇的話，發出後成了史上第一條推文，同時正式啟用推特這個全球通用的平台，後來在公民社會中，成為一股具爭議又占主導地位的力量。 The sold-tweet was first tweeted on March 21, 2006, with Dorsey writing, “just setting up my twttr.” Such a mundane statement became the first tweet ever sent and officially launched Twitter, a global platform that has since become a controversial and dominant force in civil society. 艾斯塔維在推文中說：「我覺得再過幾年，人們會意識到那則推文的真正價值，正如同名畫『蒙娜麗莎』（Mona Lisa）一樣。」 “I think years later people will realize the true value of this tweet, like the Mona Lisa painting,” Estavi tweeted regarding his new purchase. 這次杜錫推文的拍賣，凸顯了人們對「不可替代代幣」（non-fungible token, NFT）的興趣激增。 The auction of Dorsey's tweet also highlights the surge of interest in non-fungible tokens (NFT). 不可替代代幣是在加密貨幣（cryptocurrencies）之後，運用同樣的區塊鏈技術，把物件轉變為虛擬蒐藏家的東西，且無法複製。 Non-fungible tokens uses the same blockchain technology, after cryptocurrencies, to transform objects into virtual collectors' items that cannot be replicated. 杜錫今天推文感謝@sinaEstavi，並表示，這次拍賣的所得，已經捐給在東非幫助窮人的非營利組織GiveDirectly。 Dorsey tweeted his thanks to Estavi on Tuesday and added that the proceeds from the auction were donated to GiveDirectly, a nonprofit organization that helps the poor in East Africa. Next Article Topic: CNN也報台灣鮭魚之亂！美網友讚：願意改名甜甜圈 | Taiwan's ‘salmon name-change' inspires U.S. social media users 知名連鎖壽司店「壽司郎」於17、18日推出優惠活動，只要名字有「鮭魚」兩字的人，可以免費享用整桌的餐點，意外掀起全台鮭魚改名之亂。 Sushi restaurant chain “Sushiro” launched a promotion on March 17 and March 18 by announcing it would give away free sushi to anyone who had “salmon” (鮭魚) in their names, leading to a name-changing frenzy in Taiwan. 而此台灣人瘋鮭魚現象也吸引到外國媒體注意，其中CNN也在19日報導，台灣人為了享有優惠，已有近140位在正式改名，於身分證上大現「鮭魚」兩字。 The phenomenon gradually attracted the attention of international media, with CNN reporting on Thursday that owing to the promotion, around 140 Taiwanese have officially changed their names to include the word “salmon.” CNN 表示此風潮已引來內政部的不滿，提醒大眾台灣法律規定每人一生中有三次改名機會。 CNN added that the situation has led the Ministry of Interior to issue a statement cautioning Taiwanese that they only get three chances to change their names in a lifetime. 繼CNN和BBC等外媒陸續報導後，台人瘋鮭魚事件也引發外國網友的注意，其中有人表示沒想到台灣人也有失去理智的時候，但也有人寫道，身為一個月光族，如果改名可以讓他吃到免費壽司他也願意。 Following media outlets like CNN and BBC's reports, Taiwaneses' name-changing craze also reached the ears of U.S. social media users with some commenting they didn't expect the day Taiwanese would lose their minds. However, others wrote that as a broke millennial, if changing their names would mean getting free sushi, then they were all for it. 更有外國網友開始呼籲美國其他連鎖店開始推類似的活動，並問道自己如果把名字改成「T-Bone」（丁骨牛排）或是「Donut」（甜甜圈），能不能在牛排館和Krispy Kreme獲得免費的餐點。 Some also called on American chain restaurants to try similar promotions, with one volunteering to change their name to “T-bone” while another wanted “Donut” so that they could get freebies from Krispy Kreme. Source article: https://chinapost.nownews.com/20210323-2277586 ; https://chinapost.nownews.com/20210319-2222391 Next Article Topic: Uber will ban passengers with low ratings Uber passengers who habitually leave their trash behind and disrespect their drivers may soon get the boot. 習慣性留下垃圾以及不尊重駕駛的Uber乘客，很快就會無法再使用Uber。 The ride-hailing company announced Tuesday that riders with ratings that are ''significantly below average'' may lose access to the app, part of a rollout of the company's updated community guidelines, which riders must abide by to continue using the service. 這家叫車公司週二宣布，評分「大幅低於平均值」的乘客，可能會無法存取Uber的app，為該公司的更新版社區守則的一環，乘客若要持續使用該公司的服務，就必須遵守這些守則。 Uber, however, said that bans for bad behavior won't come as a surprise to offending passengers. Riders will receive several notifications before they lose access to the app, the company said. 不過，Uber也說，不會突然以行為不佳為由禁止叫車以致冒犯到乘客。該公司說，乘客會先接獲數次通知，然後才會無法存取app。 And they also will have opportunities to improve their rating to remain in good standing. Tips to boost a user's rating include：''encouraging polite behavior, avoiding leaving trash in the vehicle and avoiding requests for drivers to exceed the speed limit,'' Uber said. 而且乘客也有機會改善其評分以維持好名聲。提升使用者評分的秘訣包括：「鼓勵禮貌行為，避免在車內留下垃圾，與避免要求司機超速，」Uber說。 Next Article: Topic: Kakao suspends online comments for entertainment articles Kakao暫停網友對娛樂新聞發表網路留言 South Korea's internet company Kakao said Friday that it would prevent users from posting malicious comments on its online entertainment news articles next month, pledging also to overhaul its search engine functionalities to address cyberbullying. 南韓的網路公司Kakao週五表示，下個月將禁止使用者對其網路的娛樂新聞報導，張貼惡意留言。該公司也承諾大幅修改其搜尋引擎的功能，以解決網路霸凌。 The measure came after mounting calls for the internet portal website to address cyberbullying targeting celebrities and people in general. The calls intensified after singer-turned-actress Sulli passed away last week in an apparent suicide. While the cause of death was not made public, it was widely believed Sulli had been suffering from depression. 該措施係在要求入口網站解決鎖定名人和一般人的網路霸凌的呼聲愈來愈高後提出。在歌手轉型為演員的雪莉上週過世、死因顯然是自殺後，這樣的呼聲變得更大。儘管尚未公開死因，但外界咸認為雪莉死前受憂鬱症所苦。 Kakao, however, said the decision had not been made because of a single case and that there had been heated debate over the issue for a long time. The company also decided to suspend its “related search words” service for celebrities immediately for its messenger app, Kakao Talk. 然而，Kakao指稱，長久以來就有關於該議題的熱烈論辯，並非因個案而做出實施新措施的決定。該公司亦決定立即暫停其通訊應用程式Kakao Talk針對名人的「相關搜尋字詞」服務。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1327534 ; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1322297 Next Article Topic: United We Stan: How the Internet Merged Pop Culture and Politics Whatever persona Elizabeth Warren hopes to project in her presidential campaign, it is probably not that of a child witch. But that is the persona that some of her biggest fans have chosen for her. 雖不知華倫希望在競選總統時以何種形象出現，但大概不會是巫童，然而這正是她的一些鐵粉為她選擇的人物形象。 Images of Hermione Granger, played in the “Harry Potter” films by a young Emma Watson, materialize at Warren's every move. Warren steps onto the debate stage, and her fans craft tweets where Hermione stands in as her, rolling her eyes at the boys in wizarding class. Warren reads the whole Mueller report, and Hermione smugly wags her wand. In one extremely cursed tweet with zero likes, Warren's face is transplanted onto Hermione's frame, posed alongside Beto O'Rourke as Harry and Pete Buttigieg as Ron Weasley. 《哈利波特》電影中由年輕的艾瑪．華森所飾演的妙麗的人物形象，被落實在華倫的一舉一動中。華倫走上辯論會舞台時，她的粉絲們將妙麗對魔法課上男孩翻白眼的照片製作成一則推文，妙麗成了她的化身。華倫展讀穆勒的整份報告時，妙麗得意地搖著魔仗。在一則被罵到翻、沒人按讚的推文中，華倫的臉被安到妙麗的身體上，並跟歐洛克扮演的哈利，以及布塔朱吉扮演的榮恩一起擺姿勢。 What is this strange chimera of presidential campaigning: a candidate's head on pop culture's body? It is the product of a great convergence between politics and culture, citizenship and commerce, ideology and aesthetics. Civic participation has been converted seamlessly into consumer practice. It is democracy reimagined as fandom, and it is now a dominant mode of experiencing politics. 候選人的頭配上流行文化的身體，這是總統選戰中什麼樣的奇怪幻象？它是政治與文化、公民與商業、意識形態與美學的巨大融合的產物。公民參與已經無縫接軌轉化為消費行為。它是個被重新想像成粉絲圈的民主，且現在正是體驗政治的一種主流模式。 You can see it in the efforts to sort the candidates into “Harry Potter” houses, converting the election to a personality quiz in a children's book, and in the mashup video that distills the 2020 candidates into quotes from Michael Scott, the buffoonish boss of “The Office.” 在試圖把候選人分類成《哈利波特》家族人物，將選舉轉化成童書中的人格測驗、以及把2020年候選人發言變成《我們的辦公室》影集滑稽老闆麥可．史考特名言的混搭影片等行動中，都能看出這一點。 A photograph of three congresswomen of color is published and instantly compared to a Whitney Houston GIF, as if women interrogating Michael Cohen are analogous to Houston confronting her cheating boyfriend. Politicos of all stripes are styled as saints and stamped onto novelty devotional prayer candles. 一張三名有色人種國會女議員的照片被公佈後，立即被跟惠妮·休斯頓的照片相提並論，彷彿審問柯恩的女性就如同質問不忠男友的休斯頓，各種政治人物都被描繪成聖徒，印在新奇的祈禱蠟燭上。 Here, political engagement slips easily into the habits of consumption. President Donald Trump's fans follow him around the country like groupies, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's boosters fetishize her funnel-neck coat as a symbol of the #resistance. 在這一點上，政治參與很容易不知不覺變成消費習慣。川普總統的粉絲們像追星族一樣跟著他走遍全國，眾議院議長波洛西的支持者們則把她的漏斗領外套當作＃抵抗運動的象徵。 Candidates' supporters now identify as stans — a term derived from the 2000 Eminem song about a fan who becomes so obsessed, he kills. 候選人的支持者現在以stans自居，而這個詞源自阿姆2000年的歌曲，講述一位變得太痴狂、他所害死的粉絲。 Political stanning has a way of remapping the landscape of mainstream politics — maybe even overwriting physical reality itself. Frantic online cultural production swarms around Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg whenever she experiences a health scare, as if memes alone could sustain the octogenarian's life. 政治上的瘋狂迷戀往往能重繪主流政治的樣貌，甚至可能掩蓋現實世界本身。每當大法官茹絲．貝德．金斯伯格經歷一場健康恐慌時，瘋狂的網路文化產物便群起圍繞著她，彷彿只有迷因才能維持這位八旬老人的生命。 Trump's fans imbue him with improbable prowess when they edit him into pro-wrestling videos showing him smacking down CNN. But perhaps the most explicit riff on the trend was the infamous Beto O'Rourke sex tweet, which translated his political positions into sexual ones. 當川普粉絲將他編輯進職業摔角影片，顯示他擊倒CNN時，給他注入了不可思議的力量。而歐洛克臭名昭彰的性推文，則可能是對此一趨勢最明顯的嘲諷，因它將他的政治立場轉變成了性別立場。 Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/345410/web/

Jim McCullough is a founding member and singer for the Melbourne based proto-punk band Civic. Civic has embarked on their first North American tour with three-pronged support of their most recent single Hourglass, the US release of their record New Vietnam and their most recent record, Taken By Force (all available via ATO Records). In this episode, Joe and Jim discuss the punk evolution of the band in a relatively short amount of time, what drives them to write great songs and why it's important to keep rock n roll alive. Jim tells us why the Civic live show is different from the recordings, how it relates to his background in music and he shares a bit of the Civic cooperative writing/recording process. We get Jim's impression of the first US Civic tour, his take on IHOP and we hear a couple tunes. CIVIC ATO RECORDS Episode supported by Distrokid Episode supported by Izotope Episode supported by Native Instruments

Women Veterans ROCK On The Hill - The Podcast! is the Award-Winning Podcast for Today's Women On The Move! Its New People, New Policies & Prose for Today's Business, Civic and Nonprofit Women Leaders. In this episode of "F.I.T. For Success" we meet the dynamic "Coach Adrean Turner - The Career Fulfillment Expert" for an insightful session of Personal and Business Development beginning with a focus on "START ME UP!" - Part 1 of our 4-Part Fall Leadership Series. Subscribe today and join The Women Veterans ROCK Podcast Posse as we get F.I.T For Success! ABOUT THE HOST Deborah Harmon-Pugh is a recognized authority on Women's Leadership in America. She has dedicated the past two decades to assisting women advance into positions of influence by leveraging their expertise and leadership strengths. She is the creator of proven and powerful leadership development programs that guide women to becoming leaders in Civic Leadership, Business Leadership, and Nonprofit Leadership. Professor Deborah Harmon-Pugh is the National Campaign Chair of Women Veterans ROCK; The Women Veterans Civic Leadership Institute; and The Women Veterans Public Policy Delegation To Capitol Hill. She teaches in the Graduate School of Studies at Chestnut Hill College. Professor Deborah Harmon-Pugh is a retired Military Spouse of 27 years. ABOUT OUR SPONSOR Comcast NBCUniversal - We thank Comcast NBCUniversal for their support of Women Veterans, Military Families, and America's entire Military Community. For more information on how Comcast NBCUniversal is supporting the military community, visit the link below. ⁠www.corporate.comcast.com/values/military⁠ VISIT US & SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Website Is: ⁠WomenVetsRock.org ⁠ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ⁠Facebook: @WomenVeteransRock⁠ ⁠Twitter: @WomenVetsRock⁠ ⁠LinkedIn: @WomenVeteransRock⁠ ⁠Instagram: @WomenVetsRock⁠ ⁠YouTube: @WomenVetsRock

Episode 052 - John M. Holmes, Chairman, President, and CEO, AAR CORP On this episode of The Executives' Exchange, we are privileged to feature one of Chicago's next generation of civic leaders John M. Holmes, Chairman, President, and CEO of AAR CORP. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades in the aviation sector, Holmes is known for his strategic thinking, operational excellence, and effective leadership.  00:00 – Intro  1:08 – Early life   5:35 – College  10:51 – Investment banking analyst/career path  16:10 –  AAR   19:33 – Experience led to CEO 25:04 – Challenges in the aviation industry/COVID effects  37:21 – Message from sponsor, Shure  37:52 – New terminal at O'Hare  40:03 – Civic work  46:12 – How to encourage CEOs to engage in Civic work  49:05 – Raising kids in the city  51:48 – Bringing bees to AAR CORP 53:51 – DJ hobby  55:24 – Future of aviation  57:47 –  Advice for young generation  59:17 – Rapid fire questions 1:01:59 – Outro     Episode Link: AAR CORP Host: Margaret Mueller, President & CEO, The Executives' Club of Chicago Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones. Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Mohammad Abul Ahrar Ramizpoor is an Afghan academic, Peace and Human Rights activist who has served as a lecturer at Kabul University, Sharia and Law faculties, where he completed his BA studies in Islamic Jurisprudence and Law in 1990. He is currently an Afghan Research Fellow at RWI. Mr. Ramizpoor is a council member of the Pugwash Conferences organization, the Afghanistan Human Rights Defenders' Committee, and the Afghanistan Human Rights Coordination Mechanism. He has been closely engaged in his collaborations with several national, regional, and global organizations on promoting peace, human rights, and analytical thoughts on Islamic Law, Human Rights, free society values, peace, and the market economy. Since July 2007 to 31 March 2022, Ramizpoor has served as a Human Rights officer at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), actively engaging with Afghan civil society groups, human rights defenders, media, and peace activists.

CEO of Enza Raineri & Associates & former president of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans Enza Raineri joins the Steve Cochran Show to highlight the 71st annual Columbus Day Parade, which is set to air live on ABC7 Chicago today at noon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Sharon McMahon is a former high-school government and law teacher, known as ‘America’s Government Teacher.’ She's made it her mission to fight misinformation by sharing facts and has since gained over 1 million followers on Instagram. She joins Boyd for a conversation about building a civic-minded, informed citizenry and the role of parents, teachers, and educators.   

Louis Damani Jones is a “Fellow” at the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement located at Washington University in St. Louis. Louis produced “The Ark and Dove” podcast, which investigated the complex dynamics of race and religion in America through the lens of the Black Catholic Church.In this episode, Deacon Charlie and Louis discuss the Black Catholic experience as it relates to both the unity and diversity within the Church. They also touch on ways to live an integrated life of faith, how to break down barriers in evangelization…and share their thoughts on how the Second Vatican Council and Pope Francis have engaged with the modern world.Ark and the Dove: https://www.balthasarmedia.com/ark-doveLiving the Call Podcast: https://www.call-usa.org/podcastSpoke Street Media: Spokestreet.com

In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Maria Spina, Manager of the PSEG Foundation.Support the show

We're starting to see some sentences in the January 6th investigation, and former President Trump is facing multiple trials - but will the consequences be enough to discourage similar things in the future? We've talked in the past with Dr. Ben Berger, Associate Professor of Political Science at Swarthmore College and Executive Director of the Lang Center for Civic & Social Responsibility, about the gaps in our system when it comes to holding people in power accountable. Today, we bring Dr. Berger back to check in - have we been doing better, or are we still lacking accountability where it really counts? We discuss whether the January 6th cases are making progress towards change and how it affects public trust when politicians on both sides of the aisle get away with bad behaviors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Honda's Civic Type R made a big splash when it launched in the late 1990s. The Civic Type R gave sport compact buyers around the world a potent front-wheel drive hatchback and fueled the growing interest in Japanese imports. The only problem: It didn't come to the United States. No, instead Honda decided to shuffle its sport compact onto U.S. shorelines under the Acura banner. This low-production Integra Type R was obviously popular and now commands a premium as a collector's piece. Fortunately, in 2017, Honda did bring the Civic Type R to the U.S. and finally gave Honda fans the option to easily and legally own Honda's hot Civic. When Acura brought back the Integra, it was only a matter of time before the company ushered in its Type R analog, and it's finally here. The 2024 Acura Integra Type S borrows the powertrain and hard points from Honda's Civic Type R but gives it a more road-friendly makeover. The Integra Type S doesn't have the heavily bolstered seats or large rear wing, but it does have more power than its Honda counterpoint. On this episode of Quick Spin, host Wesley Wren hops behind the wheel of Acura's hopped-up Integra and puts it through its paces. Wren takes you on a guided tour of the Integra Type S and highlights some of his favorite features and what sets it apart from the Civic Type R. Wren also takes you along for a live drive review. Wren chats with Autoweek associate editor Emmet White, who also spent time with the Integra Type S. The pair discuss how the Integra feels compared to the Civic and what they both like about the car. Closing the show, the pair breaks down what makes the Integra Type S special.

Bill Bartholomew discusses the political reality that Gabe Amo's campaign factored to decide that he would only participate in one general election debate with his opponent, Republican Gerry Leonard. Support the show

Even pro-life critics of Donald Trump credit him with appointing three Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v Wade. But now Trump is calling further restrictions to abortion a “terrible thing.” Why are pro-life conservatives still overwhelming supporting the ex-President? David French discusses the shifting politics of the pro-life movement, the risk of aligning with Trump, and why abortions are on the rise after overturning Roe. Plus, data shows most Americans have always been ignorant about how their own government is structured and works, so why is civic ignorance now more dangerous than before? French says it's because the civic ignorance of the citizens has now infected our government leaders as well, and these elites no longer police themselves or defend institutional norms.   0:00 - Theme Song   0:17 - Trump's comments about abortion   13:57 - Pragmatic ways to reduce abortion   26:05 - A Culture of Hope   31:12 - Sponsor - With God Daily Sign up today at withgoddaily.com   32:14 - Sponsor - Dreamland Baby Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter my code HOLYPOST at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping   34:11 - Civic Ignorance   1:06:28- End Credits   Other resources: David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench Trump tries to play both sides on abortion https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4219271-trump-tries-to-play-both-sides-on-abortion/   The Importance of Hope in the Pro-Life Movement https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/opinion/abortion-law-reality.html   The articulate ignorance of Vivek Ramaswamy https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/opinion/ramaswamy-political-ignorance.html https://www.holypost.com/   Support us and find premium content by going to https://www.patreon.com/holypost   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.  

In part 2 of our journey into Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian, Tamler and David talk about the kid and his form of resistance to the judge's gleeful nihilism - does he (as the man) ultimately succumb at the end of the novel? We also discuss other notable members of the Glanton gang and go deep into several scenes, including the Comanche attack, Elrod's sad fate, and the tarot reading from the family of traveling magicians. Plus two studies on honesty tell you the best countries to lose your wallet and the U.S. states with a bunch of dirty Wordle cheaters.   Wormley, A. S., & Cohen, A. B. (2023). CHEAT: Wordle Cheating Is Related to Religiosity and Cultural Tightness. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 18(3), 702-709. Cohn, A., Maréchal, M. A., Tannenbaum, D., & Zünd, C. L. (2019). Civic honesty around the globe. Science, 365(6448), 70-73. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_Meridian Sponsored by: BetterHelp: You deserve to be happy. BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Connect with your professional counselor in a safe and private online environment. Our listeners get 10% off the first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/vbw. Promo Code: VBW

Amidst increasing acrimony and political strain, many worry that democratic governance has an expiration date. To answer these concerns, Josiah Ober looks to the ancients. Here, he discusses his recent book (co-authored with Brook Manville), The Civic Bargain: How Democracies Survive (Princeton UP, 2023). How did democracies like Athens, Rome, and England overcome the challenges that accompanied wealth […]