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Dr Peter Tickner is a seasoned auditor with over 40 years of experience across the NHS, central government and police. Peter became Head of Internal Audit of Her Majesty’s Treasury in 1988. In 1995 Peter left to become Director of Internal Audit for the Met Police, a post he held until early retirement in 2009, when he set up his own consultancy and fraud investigation business. Host Brent Sanders sits down with Peter to discuss his role in high-profile investigations and the challenges of maintaining integrity in the face of institutional resistance. From the intricacies of the Leveson Inquiry to the unexpected twists in his career, Peter's insights offer a rare glimpse into the world of forensic auditing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Project 2025 began quietly in conservative conference rooms but today stands at the center of a storm over the future of American governance. Born from the Heritage Foundation and assembled by over one hundred right-leaning partners, its 900-page “Mandate for Leadership” lays out not just a governing plan for a future Republican administration, but a wholesale reimagining of the federal government itself. Supporters rally around its stated purpose: as Heritage's Kevin Roberts says, “We're going to impose the will of the people through a reinvigorated executive branch.” Critics, however, warn of what the American Civil Liberties Union calls “a blueprint for replacing the rule of law with right-wing ideals.”One of Project 2025's boldest proposals is placing the entire executive branch—agencies like the Department of Justice, the FBI, even the Federal Communications Commission—under direct presidential control. The aim, described by Roberts as “ending the era of the ‘independent' bureaucracy,” is rooted in the controversial unitary executive theory. The project calls for every senior official in the State Department to be replaced by a president's handpicked loyalists, bypassing the usual Senate confirmation process. Kiron Skinner, who authored the State Department chapter, explained her vision by insisting most career employees are “too left-wing” and must make way for “warriors for the conservative agenda.”The methods are as consequential as the proposals. Project 2025 revives the idea of “Schedule F,” a bureaucratic mechanism that lets a president reclassify tens of thousands of civil service jobs, stripping long-held protections. The National Federation of Federal Employees warns that by transforming apolitical government roles into political appointments, Project 2025 would make it nearly impossible for career staff to resist pressure or political overreach. As one union leader put it, “Without civil service protections, federal employees will be powerless to stop them.”The details ripple into almost every corner of American life. A return-to-office mandate for federal workers, for example, upends years of flexible work arrangements, with federal employees ordered back to their offices, often within tight timelines. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency created after the 2008 financial crisis to oversee banks and safeguard consumers, is marked for elimination. Agencies like USAID, which manages American humanitarian aid abroad, have already faced drastic cuts and layoffs, with numbers reaching into the hundreds of thousands according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.Labor unions also appear squarely in the project's crosshairs, with proposals to ban public-sector unions, eliminate card check elections, and speed up the process to decertify existing unions. Another core promise is what Project 2025 calls the “restoration of the family.” The authors advocate policies that would restrict abortion, curtail LGBTQ+ rights, and reinforce what they describe as traditional values. According to the project's summary, the intent is to make the family “the centerpiece of American life,” a phrase that has triggered heated debate over what counts as a family in today's country.Some experts warn these moves risk upending critical norms. Legal scholars have voiced concern that Project 2025, if realized, could hurry the erosion of separation of powers, spark legal battles over constitutional rights, and bring about what many label the most extensive centralization of power in the modern era. Detractors have called it a “systemic, ruthless plan to undermine democracy,” while supporters argue it's a necessary correction to what they see as runaway bureaucracy.Looking ahead, the nation waits. The next major turning point arrives this November, when voters will decide not only on a president but, indirectly, on whether Project 2025's policies—already mapped, written, and ready for day one—will be greenlit for action. Whichever side prevails, both the vision and the pushback it's generated signal a lasting confrontation over the future shape of American democracy.Thank you for tuning in, and come back next week for more.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.ai
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More than 130,000 Ugandan civil servants — about 35% of the public workforce — bribed their way into government jobs, according to Uganda's Inspectorate of Government. Many lacked the required qualifications, leading to poor service delivery. How can the state turn this around? DW's Eddy Micah Jr speaks to academic and retired civil servant Tom Wanyakala, and DW's Frank Yiga in Kampala.
In this Labor Day episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano exposes how America's federal bureaucracy has been hijacked by ideology and activism. From DOJ employees throwing food at National Guard troops to a CDC official resigning over politics disguised as science, Professor Giordano reveals how unelected bureaucrats increasingly see themselves as policymakers rather than civil servants. Backed by studies showing overwhelming partisan bias and donation data proving federal employees lean almost entirely in one direction, he connects the bureaucratic takeover to the same ideological capture we have witnessed in America's schools. The result is a dangerous cycle of government weaponization and cultural indoctrination that undermines trust, accountability, and the very foundation of our Republic. Episode Highlights DOJ and CDC employees choose ideology over duty, exposing a weaponized government. Studies reveal a partisan imbalance among federal bureaucrats, 95% liberal views, 84% of donations to Democrats. The parallel between bureaucratic activism and the ideological takeover of America's schools and universities.
Narendranath Gopee conteste la suspension de Chidanand Rughoobur à travers une lettre adressée au Gouverneur de la Banque de Maurice, Dr Rama Sithanen. Le syndicaliste, président de la National Trade Union Council (NTUC) et négociateur de la Federation of Civil Service and Other Unions (FCSOU), a adressé cette correspondance pour contester la suspension de Chidanand Rughoobur, président de la Bank of Mauritius Employees Union. Dans sa lettre, Narendranath Gopee qualifie cette mesure de « chaotique », « injustifiée » et estime qu'elle relève d'une volonté « préméditée » de mettre fin au contrat de Chidanand Rughoobur. Il rappelle également qu'une tentative similaire de licenciement avait déjà eu lieu par le passé, nécessitant l'intervention du ministre du Travail de l'époque pour faire annuler la procédure. Nous écoutons Narendranath Gopee, au micro de Yeshoda Keenoo. Par ailleurs, une rencontre est prévue ce vendredi après-midi entre le management de la Banque de Maurice, le syndicaliste Narendranath Gopee et le ministre du Travail, Reza Uteem.
Project 2025 is reshaping the conversation about the role and reach of the federal government in ways that feel both sweeping and personal. Born from the Heritage Foundation's “Mandate for Leadership,” this 900-plus-page policy blueprint divides nearly every federal agency and department into zones of targeted reform, all aimed at what its architects call “destroying the administrative state.” Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts summed up the mood behind it simply, declaring that “every federal employee should answer to the president.” That principle, experts say, guides the project's plans to consolidate power at the top and move swiftly on a series of executive moves from day one.The scale of intended change is hard to overstate. Project 2025 outlines an operational playbook for the first 180 days of a new Republican administration. Its centerpiece is Schedule F—a government job classification that would allow the new president to reclassify tens of thousands of career civil servants as at-will political appointees. That means federal workers, who traditionally hold their positions regardless of party, could be replaced without cause by loyalists. Kiron Skinner, who authored the State Department chapter, suggested clearing out senior career officials before January 20 and quickly installing appointees who share the president's views, bypassing regular Senate confirmation requirements. Skinner argues such moves are necessary to ensure ideological alignment, though when pressed by CNN's Peter Bergen, she couldn't cite a specific past obstruction by career diplomats.Concrete actions have followed rhetoric. When President Trump took office on January 20, he and Elon Musk's newly minted Department of Government Efficiency hit the ground running. According to Government Executive and other outlets, entire agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and USAID were targeted for elimination through “legally questionable means,” with the stated goal of cutting $1 trillion in spending. Executive orders soon followed, including one mandating that federal agencies may only hire one worker for every four who leave, and requiring return-to-office mandates for a federal workforce that had grown accustomed to remote work during the pandemic.Faced with the threat of losing job protections, over a quarter-million federal workers and contractors were facing layoffs by spring 2025, with forty-seven years of collective bargaining law challenged as unions raced to court. NTEU President Doreen Greenwald put it bluntly, calling it “an attack on the law, and on public service.” Opposition isn't limited to labor groups. The ACLU has charged that Project 2025 is a “roadmap to replace the rule of law with right-wing ideals,” warning that the proposals could undermine legal norms, civil rights, and protections for marginalized groups. Legal scholars from both political parties have raised flags about weakening the separation of powers, endangering environmental and public health safeguards, and risking consolidated, unchecked executive authority.Proponents are equally resolute. They argue that Project 2025 is a necessary corrective to what they view as a bloated, left-leaning bureaucracy unaccountable to the people. Heritage Foundation materials frame the federal government as too large, too costly, and resistant to the priorities of conservative Americans. They cite the sheer scale—over 2.4 million civilian federal employees—and the proliferation of agencies as drivers for dramatic consolidation and workforce reductions.Specific policy proposals go beyond personnel. The project seeks to reset environmental rules, roll back climate policies, and overhaul protections related to health, education, and civil rights. Critics, including groups like the Center for Progressive Reform, warn that these policies will lead to significant negative effects for ordinary Americans—from loss of workplace and environmental protections to sharp changes in immigration enforcement and reproductive rights.As the summer of 2025 progresses, listeners should watch several key milestones. Court cases brought by federal employee unions and advocacy groups could set vital precedents for the separation of powers. Agency heads are evaluating which departments could be merged or eliminated entirely in accordance with new directives. Congress, too, will play an uncertain but pivotal role as many Project 2025 reforms require new legislation or appropriations. Meanwhile, a country already polarized by election-year tensions is bracing for the long-term consequences of this radical experiment in federal power.Thank you for tuning in to this week's deep dive into Project 2025's ambitions and realities. Be sure to come back next week for more crucial stories shaping the nation.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.ai
What if one forgotten law changed the course of history — and we ignored its lesson? In this explosive interview, Matthew Syed – bestselling author, Times columnist, BBC broadcaster and former Olympian – joins Andrew Gold on Heretics to uncover the shocking truth about cousin marriage, tribalism, immigration, and the hidden ban that built Britain. From the 6th-century ban on cousin marriage that forced people to look beyond their tribe, to today's siloed communities in places like Rochdale and Bradford, Syed argues that ignoring these lessons has left Britain vulnerable. We dive into immigration policy, Labour's failures, the rise of cultural relativism, and why banning cousin marriage may be the only answer left. SPONSORS: Make your AI video here: https://invideo.io/i/andrewgold Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code HERETICS at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/HERETICS Go to https://ground.news/andrew to access diverse perspectives and uncover the truth. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access this month only. Chuck Norris: Avoid these 3 Foods Like The Plague. Watch his method by clicking the link here: https://www.ChuckDefense.com/Heretics Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at https://mintmobile.com/heretics Go to https://freespoke.com/gold to search freely. Start your MyHeritage journey now with a 14-day free trial using my link: https://bit.ly/AndrewGoldMyHeritage Go to https://TryFum.com/HERETICS and use code HERETICS to get your free FÜM Topper when you order your Journey Pack today! But that's just the start. Together, we explore whether we're heading for World War 3, how Protestantism shaped modern success, the dangers of AI that could wipe out humanity, and what the Fermi Paradox reveals about our future. This is one of the most important, uncomfortable, and eye-opening conversations you'll hear in 2025.
Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly becoming more and more frustrated at the sluggish reality of government within the current system. Who can blame him? Government is beset by a sclerotic Civil Service and continuous legal battles. But, as Looking for Growth's Lawrence Newport explains, a renewed sense of urgency might be just what Labour needs.Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In CI News this week: The Christian Institute launches legal action against the Civil Service over its support for Pride events, an Edinburgh Fringe venue indicates that it would ban Kate Forbes MSP from speaking there again under new inclusion and wellbeing policies, and a Christian Lioness is nominated for the best young female player of 2025. You can download the video via this link. Featured stories CI takes legal action over Civil Service ‘Pride' Kate Forbes could be banned by Fringe venue's ‘inclusion' policy GambleAware school resources ‘may encourage children to bet' Christian Lioness nominated for major football award
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In this episode, we open the creaking doors of the courtroom to the world of the supernatural. From Adele's eerily unsellable former home to 16th-century French tenants suing over ghostly disturbances, we explore how hauntings have—quite literally—made their case in court. Why do ghost stories grip us so tightly? Perhaps it's because they invade our safest spaces—our homes—and then, to make sense of the chaos, we drag them before the law.We delve into notorious legal disputes where phantoms played leading roles—from 19th-century mediums manipulating wills, to infamous murder houses cloaked in silence, to the one time New York's highest court ruled that a house was legally haunted. Whether it's a spectral milkmaid in Derbyshire or a ghost with pig-like eyes, the courtroom becomes the ultimate ghost story arena—where belief, fear, and justice meet.So grab your gavel (and your sage) as we ask: Can a ghost reduce your rent? Should sellers disclose hauntings? And most chillingly—what happens when the law declares a haunting... real?My Special Guest Is Naomi Ryan Naomi Ryan is a criminal barrister and lover of all things macabre. After qualifying with a Masters in Law from St Catherine's College, Oxford, she taught criminal law to undergraduates at St Hilda's College Oxford and University College London before embarking on her career as a criminal barrister, where she both prosecuted and defended. She later moved into the Civil Service, where she has advised an array of senior government and legal figures on matters of constitutional, public and criminal law. She continues to work as an advisory lawyer whilst regularly giving talks about the darker side of legal history.In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Uncover real-life legal battles involving haunted houses—from 16th-century France to modern-day England and the US2. Explore how courts have ruled on ghostly claims, from rent reductions to cancelled house salesIf you value this podcast and want to enjoy more episodes please come and find us on https://www.patreon.com/Haunted_History_Chronicles to support the podcast, gain a wealth of additional exclusive podcasts, writing and other content.Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Published Materials and more: https://linktr.ee/hauntedhistorychronicles?fbclid=IwAR15rJF2m9nJ0HTXm27HZ3QQ2Llz46E0UpdWv-zePVn9Oj9Q8rdYaZsR74INEW Podcast Shop: https://www.teepublic.com/user/haunted-history-chroniclesBuy Me A Coffee https://ko-fi.com/hauntedhistorychronicles Guest Links Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/spooky_barrister?igsh=MXIzOTFzd2NhbmFzaQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Sherin has very recently become became the Ministry of Defence's first director of Growth and Missions, implementing the Government's Plan for Change, ensuring the uplift in Defence spending is driving growth across the UK and setting the direction for investment in Defence. Prior to that she was the MOD's first Director of Infrastructure, responsible for the strategic oversight of both global and domestic infrastructure and the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio worth over £5bn. She is also the MOD Race Champion, where her aim is to promote and champion ethnic diversity in the department, supporting colleagues from different backgrounds. Sherin's previous roles include Head of Commercial Office business at Lendlease, where she was responsible for a range of regeneration projects, in Stratford, Silvertown and Euston, with a gross development value of over £5bn. In Whitehall, she held the dual role of Head of Government Property Unit and Head of Property Profession and Function for the Civil Service. She is an architect by background and has led large scale infrastructure and regeneration projects around the globe. Sherin is also a trustee of the Imperial War Museum and won the Asian Women of Achievement Awards in the inaugural Real Estate, Infrastructure and Construction Category. Recently she was awarded an honorary doctorate from UCEM for contributions to the built environment. When she is not working in Defence she enjoys drawing.
Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 25ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1969 bhí an choiste den Dáil buartha faoin laghdú den iarratas sa státseirbhís mar phost. I 1986 tháinig an nuacht amach go raibh eisimirce mhór sa tír, agus bhí clann ag dul chuig Londain chun post a fháil. I 1969 tháinig sé amach go raibh laghdú ar an méid daoine a raibh ag teacht chuig Cill Chaoi I gcomparáid leis an bhliain roimhe. I 1996 bhí Garda ó Newmarket-on-Fergus darbh ainm Gussie Fox ainmnithe dá chrógacht de bharr gur shábháil sé páistí ó theach I Luimneach a raibh trí thine. Sin The Spice Girls le Wannabe – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1996. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1999 tháinig deireadh leis an Fhéile Woodstock an bhliain sin mar go raibh círéib ann agus ghabh 120 duine ann. I 2017 ghabh Justin Bieber leithscéal dá leantóirí de bharr gur chuir sé a cheolchoirm ar ceal ar chúiseanna nach raibh súil leo. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Michael Welch I Meiriceá I 1987 agus rugadh aisteoir Matt LeBlanc I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1967 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 25th of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1969: The Dail committee of public account expressed their concerns about the declining attraction of the Civil Service as a career. 1986: It was reported that emigration has reached such a proportion that whole families are going to london in search of employment. 1969: It was reported that holiday crowds descending on Kilkee had decreased form the previous year. 1996: Newmarket-on-Fergus native Garda Sgt. Gussie Fox is one of three Gardaí being nominated for bravery awards for saving children from a fire-bombed limerick house inferno. That was The Spice Girls with Wannabe – the biggest song on this day in 1996 Onto music news on this day In 1999 This years Woodstock Festival ended with riots resulting in 120 people being arrested. 2017 Justin Bieber apologized to his fans after cancelling the remaining dates of his Purpose World Tour because of "unforeseen circumstances". And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Michael Welch was born in America in 1978 and actor Matt LeBlanc was born in America on this day in 1967 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.
Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 25ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1969 bhí an choiste den Dáil buartha faoin laghdú den iarratas sa státseirbhís mar phost. I 1986 tháinig an nuacht amach go raibh eisimirce mhór sa tír, agus bhí clann ag dul chuig Londain chun post a fháil. I 1998 chuaigh 40 iománaí ón chontae chuig Londain chun cluiche réitigh a imirt chun an chluiche leathcheannais a shroich I gCraobh na hÉireann. D'imir siad an chluiche I bPáirc Parneir's agus bhí Tiobraid Árann an fhoireann is fearr ar an oíche agus bhuaigh siad I gcoinne Londain. I 2003 bhí amhras ann faoin todhchaí den Excel Centre sa chontae mar go raibh achainí ann chun é a dhúnadh. Chuir Clancy Construction isteach an achainí mar go raibh fiach de 660 míle euro. Sin The Spice Girls le Wannabe – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1996. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1999 tháinig deireadh leis an Fhéile Woodstock an bhliain sin mar go raibh círéib ann agus ghabh 120 duine ann. I 2017 ghabh Justin Bieber leithscéal dá leantóirí de bharr gur chuir sé a cheolchoirm ar ceal ar chúiseanna nach raibh súil leo. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Michael Welch I Meiriceá I 1987 agus rugadh aisteoir Matt LeBlanc I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1967 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 25th of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1969: The Dail committee of public account expressed their concerns about the declining attraction of the Civil Service as a career. 1986: It was reported that emigration has reached such a proportion that whole families are going to london in search of emplyment. 1998 - TIPPERARY over-40 hurlers made the long trip to London for a play-off to reach the All-Ireland semifinal. The game was played in Parneir's ground on and Tipperary fielded their strongest team so far this year. The final score Tipperary 4-18 London 5 points. 2003 - THE future of Tipperary's Excel Centre in the town hung in the balance as a petition seeking its winding up has been lodged with the High Court. The petition lodged by Clancy Construction is in respect of an outstanding debt of €660.000 That was The Spice Girls with Wannabe – the biggest song on this day in 1996 Onto music news on this day In 1999 This years Woodstock Festival ended with riots resulting in 120 people being arrested. 2017 Justin Bieber apologised to his fans after cancelling the remaining dates of his Purpose World Tour because of "unforeseen circumstances". And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Michael Welch was born in America in 1978 and actor Matt LeBlanc was born in America on this day in 1967 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.
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Entrepreneur and Head of DOGE at Reform UK, Zia Yusuf joins The Winston Marshall Show for a jaw-dropping exposé on Britain's Afghan cover-up, mass migration crisis, and the state's total abandonment of its own people.Zia breaks down the staggering truth behind the secret relocation of over 18,000 Afghans to the UK—hidden from the public under a super injunction and bankrolled with £7 billion in taxpayer money. He reveals how sex offenders slipped through due to a lack of vetting, and how British veterans are being evicted to house illegal migrants at inflated rates.Zia uncovers how county councils are spending public money on Netflix, Nando's, and safari trips for asylum seekers—while British families struggle to heat their homes. Zia argues this is no longer mere incompetence—it's betrayal at the highest levels.All this—systemic corruption, mass deception, migrant incentives, and the explosive rise of a political insurgency determined to dismantle the blob…-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction8:21 Afghan Cover Up & Political Betrayal 19:10 Council Waste and Government Inefficiency 22:46 Challenges in Local Government and Reform Plans42:17 Strategies for Dealing with the Civil Service and Judiciary 51:46 Free Speech and Legal Reforms 1:00:12 Economic Growth and Infrastructure 1:08:15 American System vs. UK Cabinet Structure 1:14:20 Government Spending and Waste 1:21:55 Immigration and Foreign Aid1:29:18 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mikel Herrington is a veteran of both AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps. We explore curiosity as the underpinning that brings people into civil service, reciprocal curiosity across cultural and experiential divides, humility, humor, how service allows room for listening, and why someone might carry a pecan for years... Theme music by Sean Balick; "Home, Home at Last" by Warmbody, via Blue Dot Sessions.
Former federal employees have a new opportunity to study the Trump administration's impacts on the civil service. The non-profit Democracy Forward has launched a new civil service fellowship program. Throughout the program's inaugural year, fellows will be tasked with researching the impacts of the Trump administration's cuts. It's currently seeking applicants with experience working in the federal government.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Deputy Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow–Wexford and party spokesperson on Climate, Environment & Energy, joins us to discuss some pressing issues. He shares his views on the delays caused by new visa rules affecting students and workers, the rapid expansion of the Irish Civil Service, and the ongoing challenges with school funding. A must-listen for anyone following public policy in the region.
Deputy Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow–Wexford and party spokesperson on Climate, Environment & Energy, joins us to discuss some pressing issues. He shares his views on the delays caused by new visa rules affecting students and workers, the rapid expansion of the Irish Civil Service, and the ongoing challenges with school funding. A must-listen for anyone following public policy in the region.
Republican Senate committee leaders are still eyeing big changes for the civil service. New committee language that's been teed up for the GOP reconciliation bill would give all new federal employees a choice pay more into the government's Retirement System or lose your job protections. Here with more is Federal News Network's Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us a textOn this episode: The cast is joined by RCIPS Media Officer Jodi-Ann Powery to discuss the latest crime statistics report. The conversation gets into Cayman's driving woes and current trends. Plus, we take a shot at debunking some of the myths around the Police service. The Civil Service adopts a rollover, plus there is a Hurricane season reminder, this and much more!Support the show
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jan de Villiers, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on the Public Service, about a growing scandal involving so-called “ghost workers” in the public sector. The Gauteng Department of Health reportedly paid R6.4 million in salaries to non-existent employees, even as real doctors go unpaid. At PRASA, up to R20 million has been lost on over 1,000 phantom staff. Investigations by the SIU and Auditor-General suggest this is not administrative error but a pattern of organised, systemic corruption draining public funds. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Register for Free, Live webcasts & summits:https://poweredbybhis.com00:00 - PreShow Banter™ — natural MSG05:31 - Victoria's Secrets are Compromised - Talkin' Bout [infosec] News 2025-06-0206:31 - Story # 1: Authors Are Accidentally Leaving AI Prompts In their Novels08:36 - Story # 1b: This Latest AI Book Debacle Is A Disturbing Part Of A Growing Trend09:41 - Story # 2: Developer Builds Tool That Scrapes YouTube Comments, Uses AI to Predict Where Users Live10:48 - Story # 2b: AI-powered OSINT tool profiles YouTube users, raising privacy concerns15:55 - Story # 2c: Researchers Dump 2 Billion Scraped Discord Messages Online20:28 - Story # 3: Vending-Bench: A Benchmark for Long-Term Coherence of Autonomous Agents21:02 - Story # 3b: An AI Goes Insane, Emails FBI Over $2 (YouTube)26:55 - Story # 4: The UK will totally replace two-thirds of junior civil servants with AI chatbots, says the chatbot27:27 - Story # 4b: Reeves confirms 15% cut to Civil Service running costs29:29 - Story # 5: ConnectWise Breached, ScreenConnect Customers Targeted31:28 - LOLRMM - a curated list of Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools that could potentially be abused by threat actors.35:34 - Story # 6: New Windows RAT Evades Detection for Weeks Using Corrupted DOS and PE Headers36:19 - Story # 7: US intelligence employee arrested for alleged double-dealing of classified info40:12 - Story # 8: Victoria's Secret takes down website after security incident45:43 - Story # 9: Microsoft and CrowdStrike partner to link hacking group names46:59 - Story # 10: Zscaler Acquisition of Red Canary49:57 - Story # 11: Most of CISA's senior leaders are leaving the agency51:22 - Story # 12: Telegram announces partnership with Musk's xAI51:32 - Story # 13: Google warns of Vietnam-based hackers using bogus AI video generators to spread malware
Nolan talks to Green Party's Mal O'Hara and DUP MLA Peter Martin
Should Prince Harry have retained Royalty Protection? (Part 2) Black Spy Podcast, 195, Season 20, Episode 0006 In this week's Black Spy Podcasts, Carlton King and his compatriots, Firgas Esack and Doctor Rachel Taylor delve into the subject of the provision of state controlled close protection operations. As they began last week in part one, the team continues looking into the fall out of the court decision on to agree with the UK Home Office and the Metropolitan Police Service to withdraw police close protection from Prince Harry and his family. The argument played out in the UK Government, Civil Service, Police and finally the High Court was that the withdrawal of Prince Harry's 24 hour armed close protection was seemingly based on the fact that now Prince Harry is estranged from the British royal family and hence no longer undertaking royal duties, that state, in the form of the Royalty Protection section of the RaSP department (Royalty and Specialist Protection Command) of the Metropolitan Police Service should no longer provide Prince Harry with this state sponsored function. Whereas, Prince Harry's argument was, that by virtue of his birth into the Royal Family that regardless of his role, he'd still be seen as intrinsically linked to the very essence of the UK and hence be at threat from the UK's enemies. Carlton uses his decades of expertise in the UK's governmental protection, national security and secret intelligence fields to answer the questions on this issue posed by his podcast colleagues. Moreover some surprising connectivity is uncovered by both Firgas and Dr Rachel vis-a-vis Prince Harry's situation. So, if you want to continue learning whilst being entertained this and next week's continuation of this subject are must listen episodes. Please don't forget to subscribe to the Black Spy Podcast for free, thereby you'll never miss another episode. To contact Firgas Esack of the DAPS Agency go to Linked In To contact Carlton King by utilising any of the following: To donate - Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail.com Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter@Carlton_King Instagram@carltonkingauthor To read Carlton's Autobiography: “Black Ops – The incredible true story of a (Black) British secret agent” Click the link below: https://amzn.eu/d/fmzzq9h
Should Prince Harry have retained Royalty Protection? (Part 1) Black Spy Podcast, 195, Season 20, Episode 0005 In this week's Black Spy Podcasts, Carlton King and his compatriots, Firgas Esack and Doctor Rachel Taylor delve into the subject of the provision of state controlled close protection operations. Specifically the team assess the fall out of the court decision to agree with the UK Home Office and the Metropolitan Police Service to no longer provide this support to Prince Harry. The argument played out in the UK Government, Civil Service, Police and finally the High Court was that the withdrawal of Prince Harry's 24 hour armed close protection was seemingly based on the fact that now Prince Harry is estranged from the British royal family and hence no longer undertaking royal duties, that state, in the form of the Royalty Protection section of the RaSP department (Royalty and Specialist Protection Command) of the Metropolitan Police Service should no longer provide Prince Harry with this state sponsored function. Whereas, Prince Harry's argument was, that by virtue of his birth into the Royal Family that regardless of his role, he'd still be seen as intrinsically linked to the very essence of the UK and hence be at threat from the UK's enemies. Carlton uses his decades of expertise in the UK's governmental protection, national security and secret intelligence fields to answer the questions on this issue posed by his podcast colleagues. Moreover some surprising connectivity is uncovered by both Firgas and Dr Rachel vis-a-vis Prince Harry's situation. So, if you want to continue learning whilst being entertained this and next week's continuation of this subject are must listen episodes. Please don't forget to subscribe to the Black Spy Podcast for free, thereby you'll never miss another episode. To contact Firgas Esack of the DAPS Agency go to Linked In To contact Carlton King by utilising any of the following: To donate - Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast Email: carltonking2003@gmail.com Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast Facebook: Carlton King Author Twitter@Carlton_King Instagram@carltonkingauthor To read Carlton's Autobiography: “Black Ops – The incredible true story of a (Black) British secret agent” Click the link below: https://amzn.eu/d/fmzzq9h
Government announces term limit policy for non-Caymanians in the Civil Service.
Workers at Group Health Collective in Madison are demanding union recognition from GHC management amidst charges of union busting, Meriter nurses have set a strike date and discuss that state of negotiations with Labor Radio, Voces de la Frontera and organized labor rally for indicted Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan while federal ICE terror continues, Madison Starbucks workers join a nationwide unfair labor practice strike over a Starbucks dress code imposed outside of collective bargaining, Wisconsin state workers and their supporters rally in defense of the civil service and of diversity programs, the State of Wisconsin has launched an online jobs portal to aid federal workers fired under the Trump-Musk cuts, and the annual SCFL Bean Feed is coming up on Wednesday, May 21.
Gillian Johnstone was twenty-three when she landed a job with the Civil Service in Grays, becoming an Executive Officer at the Department of Social Security. Originally from Scotland and excited with the thought of her new job, she moved into a bedsit in Dagenham, Essex, close to her new place of work. Life at this time was good for Gillian – she was enjoying her new employment and her new home and she also enjoyed spending time with her boyfriend, Gary. But one other person in the house, Patrick Keane, took exception at something so incredibly minor and innocuous. But due to this, he made her life a total misery for the next decade....Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When James Garfield won the Presidency in 1880, Charles Guiteau got ready to accept his new government job. No one had actually offered him a job – but he'd campaigned for Garfield, so he assumed he'd be rewarded. That was the spoils system, and it was how the government worked.But President Garfield didn't hire him. Guiteau was furious. And on July 2, 1881, he followed Garfield to a Washington D.C. train station and shot him.Today on the show: how an assassination meant to restore the spoils system instead led to its end, and birthed the modern federal workforce.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
As we look ahead to some of the key themes for International HR Day 2025, this episode — recorded at the CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024 — explores what organisations need to be doing in practical terms to ensure AI becomes a force for good. How are skill requirements expected to evolve over the medium to long term? What role should the profession play in helping organisations navigate change? And finally, is ‘pleasanteeism' really a thing? CIPD Director of Profession David D'Souza is joined by Roisin Walsh, Head of Workforce Capability and Inclusion at Civil Service in Ireland, Radha Barj, Co-Founder and CEO at Rythmik, David Ducheyne, Vice President of European Association for People Management (EAPM). Recorded: CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition, 7 November 2024
Some 50,000 federal employees are on track to see their civil service protections removed. That's right, the Trump administration is pushing forward with converting employees who shape federal policy into at will employment status. New proposed regulations from the Office of Personnel Management bring the Trump administration's effort a step closer to reality, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Some 50,000 federal employees are on track to see their civil service protections removed. That's right, the Trump administration is pushing forward with converting employees who shape federal policy into at will employment status. New proposed regulations from the Office of Personnel Management bring the Trump administration's effort a step closer to reality, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hey everyone, there's no new episode this week! We had some scheduling snafus and weren't able to record as originally planned. However, this just means you have some free time to get in touch with us for our 200th episode! Give us your questions, your comments, your praise, your good-natured teasing! You can write to us at letters@primaryattribute.com, or head to our website where you can use the Send Us A Rat link to submit via a rat-tastic form. If you're craving something to listen to this week, might we recommend our backlog? If you're new, episode 179 - Bad News Beers or episode 001 - Civil Service for Fun and Profit are a great place to start off. If you're a seasoned adventurer, you could revisit some of our favorites, such as: - Ep 119 - Mr. Regretful (with Mikey Neumann!) - SA004 - Halloween Special 2022! - SA002 - Halloween Special 2021! - 59 - Tentakitten's Day Out - XA01 - Welcome to Fomalhaut, the first episode of our 13-episode sci-fi spinoff series! Thanks for being such great listeners, and we look forward to seeing you next week. As always, you can check us out online at https://www.primaryattribute.com
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Trump envoy Steve Witkoff dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine Grassroots anger tests Nigel Farages grip on Reform UK Newspaper headlines Reeves to wield axe on Civil Service and boxing says bye George End of hedonism Why Britain turned its back on clubbing Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k British TV industry is in crisis, says Wolf Hall director Peter Kosminsky Pet owners in shock after dogs seized for XL bully checks The man with a mind reading chip in his brain, thanks to Elon Musk Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets
Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Civil Service told by government to slash running costs by 15 Ex US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber found dead Fraud experts brought in over student loan allegations Rachel Reeves confirms accepting free Sabrina Carpenter tickets Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for 56k Turkish President Erdogans main rival Ekrem Imamoglu jailed A deal in the desert US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks Radio 1 DJ and presenter Andy Peebles dies aged 76 Million Dollar Secret, and The Sims rival InZoi Whats coming up this week Princess Beatrice describes daughters premature birth as humbling
What could the Spring Statement mean for the UK?Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss Laura's interview with chancellor Rachel Reeves about proposed cuts to the civil service and welfare system.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Adam Chowdhury. Digital production by Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Rohan Madison. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Faith in our government and elected officials has reached record lows in recent years. In 2023, trust in government institutions plummeted to 16%, marking one of the lowest points in history, and, in 2024, 49% of Americans – a plurality of respondents – asserted that the very foundation of our government, our democracy, was not working. This episode kicks off our limited series How Government Can Get Sh*t Done. In this series, hosts Debbie Cox Bultan and Ryan Coonerty will be joined by political scientists, policy experts, authors, and elected officials as they explore how to make government more effective and responsive, delivering tangible results that improve lives. For today's conversation, Debbie speaks with Jennifer Pahlka, who has decades of experience in civic technology. She was U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer under former President Obama and recently authored the book, Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better. Debbie and Jennifer talk about the factors that often make government slow or ineffective and what the Department of Government Efficiency is getting wrong about cutting waste, fraud, and abuse. Jennifer shares her advice for elected officials from prioritizing civil service reform to investing in digital and data infrastructure and the importance of measuring results. Tune in to hear how Democrats can go on offense against DOGE by championing thoughtful and lawful systemic improvements. IN THIS EPISODE: • [01:05] Introducing An Honorable Profession's new series: How Government Can Get Sh*t Done. • [02:17] Welcome to Jennifer Pahlka who served as US Deputy Chief Technology Officer under President Obama. • [04:53] How to not lose sight of the real problems that need evolving. • [09:40] Why efficiency is a byproduct of government rather than a goal. • [11:17] Differentiating between creating regulations and making government work. • [16:24] Four things government officials can do to facilitate interaction. • [18:12] How LLMs can support efficiency. • [21:56] What it might look like to care more about the outcome than the bill. • [25:41] How to know the true status of your bureaucracy. • [28:10] Understanding why bureaucracy is risk adverse. • [30:28] Jennifer's journey to public service. • [32:20] How tech can build a better world for those who most need it.
President Trump gave federal agencies a deadline this week to implement a large-scale reduction in force. The order would not only lay off thousands more government employees but eliminate positions altogether. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the history of the civil service and the attempts to change its size and influence over time. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Felicity Hannah finds out why gold is sitting pretty while the stock markets suffer. Plus, our panel share their thoughts on Kier Starmer's plans for the Civil Service.
An old acquaintance from Brooklyn visits Riley and brags about his cushy government job. So, Riley does whatever it takes to pass the civil service exam.Originally aired on April 13, 1951. This is episode 313 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.
Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com
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In today's episode, Lawfare Senior Editor Alan Z. Rozenshtein speaks with his University of Minnesota Law colleague, Nick Bednar, about the wave of Day 1 executive orders affecting the civil service. Bednar recently analyzed these orders in a piece for Lawfare. They discuss what the orders say, how they might be challenged in court, and what this means for the next four years and beyond.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This inauguration week, we're revisiting a 2020 podcast on President Trump's assault on the civil service. In this episode, Harvard law professor, Matthew Stephenson, provides some context for understanding Trump's executive order on the civil service and then lists the three primary threats it poses for corruption. A more detailed discussion can be found on his Global Anticorruption Blog.
In this episode, I cover Donald Trump's momentous inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, live from Rumble Studios in Washington, DC. The Left is now more unpopular worldwide than any time since the Cold War ‘Lady McBiden': Alexandra Pelosi Blasts the First Lady Lessons About the Civil Service and Political Appointees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Pendleton Act of 1883 established a non-partisan civil service. President-elect Donald Trump says he'll upend the law, firing non-partisan employees and replacing them with loyalists. We'll look at how the U.S. came to have a civil service in the first place.