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Interest and grave concern have been mounting over the impact of agriculture and the food choices we all make on the environment, particularly on climate change. With natural weather disasters occurring much more frequently and serious threats from warming of the atmosphere in general, it's natural to look for places to make change. One person who has thought a lot about this is our guest today, Dr. William Dietz of George Washington University. He's been a prominent voice in this space. Bill, you're one of the people in the field I respect most because our relationship goes back many years. Bill is professor and director of research and policy at the Global Food Institute at George Washington University. But especially pertinent to our discussion today is that Dr. Dietz was co-chair of the Lancet Commission on the global syndemic of obesity, under nutrition and climate change. Today, we'll focus on part of that discussion on beef in particular. Interview Summary Bill, let's start out with a basic question. What in the heck is a syndemic? A syndemic is a word that reflects the interaction of these three pandemics that we're facing. And those are obesity, under nutrition, and we've also called climate change a syndemic insofar as it affects human health. These three pandemics interact at both the biologic and social levels and have a synergistic adverse impact on each other. And they're driven by large scale social forces, which foster clustering and have a disparate impact on marginalized populations. Both in the developed and equally important, in the developing world. Here are a couple of examples of syndemics. So, increased greenhouse gases from high income countries reduce crop yields in the micronutrient content of crops, which in turn contribute to food insecurity and undernutrition in low and middle income countries. And eventually the reduction in crop yields and the micronutrient content of crops is going to affect high income countries. Beef production is a really important driver of the climate change, and we're a major contributor in terms of the US' contribution. And beef production drives both methane and nitrous oxide emissions, and in turn, the consumption of red and processed meat causes obesity, diabetes, colon cancer, and cardiovascular disease. And finally, obesity, stunting and nutrition insecurity occur in the same children and in the same population in low- and middle-income countries. Okay, so we'll come back to beef in a moment, but first, help us understand the importance of agriculture overall and our food choices in changing climate. Well, so I think we have to go back to where this, the increase in mean global surface temperatures began, in about 1950. Those temperatures have climbed in a linear fashion since then. And we're now approaching a key level of increase of 1.5 degrees centigrade. The increase in mean surface temperature is driven by increased greenhouse gases, and the US is particularly culpable in this respect. We're it's second only to China in terms of our greenhouse gas emissions. And on a per capita basis, we're in the top four with China, India, and Brazil and now the US. And in the US, agriculture contributes about 10% of greenhouse gas emissions, and about 30% of fossil fuels are responsible for greenhouse gas emissions. But when you look at the actual contribution of car use among the fossil fuel use, it's pretty close to the contribution of greenhouse gases from agriculture. The important point here is each one degree increase centigrade in air temperatures associated with a 7% increase in water vapor. And this is responsible for the major adverse weather events that we're seeing today in terms of increased frequency and severity of hurricanes, the droughts. And I learned a new term from the New York Times a couple of days ago from the science section, which is atmospheric thirst. I had trouble understanding how climate change would contribute to drought, but that same effect in terms of absorbing moisture that occurs and drives the adverse weather events also dries out the land. So increasingly there's increased need for water use, which is driven by atmospheric thirst. But that increase in air temperature and the increase in water vapor, is what really drives these storms. Because in the Pacific and in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, this increase in air temperature is associated with an increase in water temperature, which further drives the increase in the severity of these storms. Thanks for that background. Now let's get to beef. You and I were not long ago at the Healthy Eating Research conference. And you gave what I thought was a very compelling talk on beef. We'll talk in a minute about how much beef figures into this overall picture, but first, tell us how beef production affects both climate and health. And you mentioned nitrous oxide and methane, but how does this all work? Cattle production is a big driver of the release of methane. And methane comes from cow burps. The important thing to understand about methane is that it's 80 times more powerful than CO2 in terms of its greenhouse gas emission. And that's because it has a very long half-life when it gets up into the atmosphere? Well, actually it's interesting because the half-life of methane is shorter than the half-life of nitrous oxide. So, it's an appropriate target for reduction. And the reduction has to occur by virtue of reduced beef consumption, which would reduce beef production. The other piece of this is that nitrous oxide is derived from fertilizer that's not absorbed by plants. And the application of fertilizer is a very wasteful process and a huge percent of fertilizer that's applied to crops is not absorbed by those plants. And it washes into the Mississippi River and down to the Gulf of Mexico. But also, increases the genesis of nitrous oxide. And nitrous oxide is an even more powerful greenhouse gas than methane. About 260 times more powerful than CO2 with a very, very long half-life. So, as a target, we really ought to be focused on methane, and if we're going to focus on methane, we need to focus on beef. You could imagine people who are opposed to these views on climate change making fun of cows burping. I mean, are there enough cows, burping enough where the methane that's coming out is a problem? Yes. Maybe a better term that we can use is enteric fermentation, which is in effect cow burps. But enteric fermentation is the major source of methane. And nitrous oxide, the same thing. The agricultural system which supports cattle production, like the feedlot fattening from corn and wheat. The genesis of nitrous oxide is a product of fertilizer use and fertilizer use is a real important source of nitrous oxide because of the amount of fertilizer which is not absorbed by plants. But which washes into the Mississippi River and causes the dead zone in the Gulf, but also generates an enormous amount of nitrous oxide. So, between those two, the enteric fermentation and the origin of nitrous oxide from fertilizer use, are a lethal combination in terms of increasing greenhouse gas emissions. And it's important to know that those greenhouse gas emissions are associated with important declines in crop yields. Crop yields have declined by about 5% for maize for wheat, for soybeans, and somewhat less for rice. These crop yields have yet to affect the US but are clearly a problem in the Global South. In your talk, you cited a paper by Scarborough and colleagues that was published in the Journal Nature Food that modeled the environmental impact of various diets. Could you please explain what they found? This was a really nice study of four diets in the United Kingdom. Actually it was five diets. They looked at vegans, vegetarians, low meat eaters, medium meat eaters and high meat eaters. And looked at the contribution of these diets to the genesis of methane, nitrous oxide, and also importantly, land use and water use. And the most expensive, and the most detrimental environmental impact of these diets, were the among the high meat eaters. These were substantially greater than than the genesis of for example, methane by vegans. For example, high meat eaters generated about 65 kilograms per day of methane compared to vegans, which generated only four kilograms per day of methane. And when you reduce beef, and there were two lower categories, these measures come much more into line with what we'd like to have. The low meat eaters generate about half of methane that the high meat eaters generate. This is also true for their genesis of nitrous oxide. And importantly, the land use among vegans and vegetarians is about a third of the land use required for the production of beef. And water use by meat production is about twice that generated by the water use by the production of plant-based diets. I think these are important data because they, they really reflect the importance of a lower meat consumption and higher plant-based diet. Not just in terms of greenhouse gases, but also in terms of land use and water use. Not to mention health. Not to mention health. Yes. I think it's important to continue to remind ourselves that beef consumption is associated with a variety of chronic diseases like obesity, like diabetes, like colon cancer and like cardiovascular disease. So, there's this double whammy from beef consumption, not only on the climate but also on human health. In your talk that I heard it was interesting to see how you interpreted this information because you weren't arguing for no beef consumption. Because you were saying there could be tremendous benefit from people going from the high beef consumption category to a lower category. If you could take all the people who are consuming beef and drop them down a category, it sounds like there would be tremendous benefits. People could still have their beef but just not have it as often. Right. I think that's an important observation that we're not talking about the elimination of beef. We're talking about the reduction in beef. And the Eat Lancet Commission pointed out that protein consumption in the US was six times what it should be in terms of human needs. And a lot of that protein comes from beef. And there's this belief, widespread, popular belief that beef is the most important source of protein. But comparisons of plant-based diets and plant-based proteins have an equivalent impact and equivalent absorption pattern like beef and are equally nourishing. That's a really important thing to make prominent because people are thinking more and more about protein and it's nice to know there are various healthier ways to get protein than from a traditional meat diet. Well, one of the, one of the important reports from the dietary guidelines advisory committee was to reclassify lentils, beans and peas as proteins rather than vegetables. And I think that's a, something which has not been widely appreciated, but it gives us a real important area to point to as an alternative protein to beef. Bill, on this calculus, how important is the way the cattle are raised? So, you know, you have big cattle farms that might have a hundred thousand cattle in a single place being raised in very close quarters. And it's industrial agriculture, the kind of the epitome of industrial agriculture. But more and more people are beginning to study or experiment with or actually implement regenerative agriculture methods. How much would that help the environment? That's kind of a complicated question. If we just start with beef production, we know that grass fed beef has a healthier fatty acid profile than feedlot fat and beef. But the total generation of greenhouse gases among grass fed beef is greater because they're fostered on land for a longer period of time than those cattle which are committed to feedlots. My understanding is that most of the cattle that go to feedlots are first raised on grass and then moved to feedlots where they're fed these commodity products of corn and wheat and, and maybe not soy. But that feedlot fattening is a critical step in beef production and is associated with overcrowding, antibiotic use, the generation of toxic dust really. An enormous amount of fecal material that needs to be adequately disposed of. It's the feedlot fattening of beef is what adds the adverse fatty acid content, and also contributes to the local environment and the damage to the local environment as a consequence of the cattle that are being raised. Appreciate you weighing in on that. Let's talk about what might be done. So how do we go about increasing awareness, and the action, for that matter, in response to the contributions of beef production to climate change? It begins with understanding about the contribution of beef production to climate change. This is not a well understood problem. For example, there was a study of 10 major news sources a couple of years ago which asked what the major contributions were of climate change. And they surveyed a hundred articles in each of 10 sources of information, which were popular press like New York Times, Washington Post, etc. And, at the top of that list, they characterize climate change as a consequence of fossil fuels. Whereas a recognition of the contribution of the agricultural system was at the bottom of that list and poorly covered. It's no surprise that people don't understand this and that's where we have to start. We have to improve people's perception of the contribution of beef. The other thing is that I don't think we can expect any kind of progress at the federal level. But in order to build the critical mass, a critical focus, we need to look at what we can personally change. First in our own behavior and then engaging family, peers and organizational networks to build the political will to begin to generate federal response. Now, this brings up a really critical point that I'm not sure we have the time to do this. I don't think we are facing the whole issue of climate change with the kind of emphasis and concern that it deserves. I mentioned at the outset that the mean surface temperature is increasing rapidly. And the expectation was, and the goal was to achieve no greater than a 1.5 degrees centigrade increase by 2050. Well, in 2024, there was already a report that the mean surface temperature had already increased in some places by 1.5 degrees centigrade. So there has to be an urgency to this that I don't think people, are aware of. Youth understand this and youth feel betrayed and hopeless. And I think one of the important characteristics of what we can personally change, in engaging our family and peers, is a way of beginning to generate hope that change can occur. Because we can see it if it's our family and if it's our peers. Another important and critical strategy at the institution and state level is procurement policies. These, I think, are the most powerful tool that we have to change production at the municipal or local level, or at the state level. And we were part of an effort to get the HHS to change their procurement policy for their agencies. And although at the very last minute in the Biden administration, they agreed to do this, that's been superseded now by the changes that Trump has instituted. Nonetheless, this can be a local issue and that's where local change has to occur if we're going to build political will from the ground up. Bill, tell me a little bit more about procurement because a lot of people don't even think about that term. But it turns out that the federal government and local and state governments buy lots of food. How is it that they buy lots of food and how they could have sway over the food environment just by their purchasing decisions? So, let's take schools. Schools are a logical place. They have large contracts with vendors and if they set standards for what those vendors were supplying, like insisted on alternative proteins in at least some of their meal services that would have a big impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from school meals. And would have a positive impact on the health of students in those schools. This is known as value-based purchasing. Purchasing of products related to values that have to do with not only greenhouse gases, but also animal husbandry and fair workers' rights, and strategies like that. These are possible. They should be beginning in our universities. And this is an effort that we have underway here at George Washington University. But there are even better examples where universities have used plants as a default option in their cafeterias, which has, shown that when you do that and when you make the plant-based option the only visible choice, people choose it. And, in three universities, Lehigh, Rensselaer at Polytech, and Tulane, when they made plant-based options the only visible option, although you could ask for the alternative, the choices went up to 50 to almost 60 to 80% when the plant-based option was offered. And these were things like a lentil olive and mushroom spaghetti, which has a very low greenhouse gas emission. In fact, the net effect of these choices was a 24% reduction in greenhouse gases on days when the default was offered. These are practical types of initiatives. We need to increase the demand for these options as an alternative to beef. Bill, I like how you're approaching this from kind of the big top level down, but also from the ground up. Because you talk about things that the federal government could do, for example, but also how important individual choices are. And how people can work with their families and friends and have an inspirational effect by changing their own behavior. Those sorts of things make me hopeful. But let me ask, how hopeful are you? Because I'm hearing from you this sort of dire picture that we might be too late, and that the climate change is happening so rapidly and that the social change needed to overcome that is painfully slow. But on the other hand, you're speaking some optimistic things. So how do you feel overall about where this is going? I'm moderately hopeful. And moderately hopeful because I think young people are engaged. And we need to address the hopelessness that many of them feel. They feel betrayed by us. They feel like the adults in this country have let them down and have not focused enough. That's understandable. Particularly now given the distractions of the new administration. And I think we're in a real crisis and things all of a sudden are very fluid in terms of national initiatives. They've been dominated by the Trump administration, but I think that's changing. And I think that the kind of despotism that led to the station of troops in California, in Los Angeles, is a case in point of overreach of the government. The kind of ICE activities really deserve resistance. And all of that, I think, plays into this notion that we're in a fluid time. This is not a time that people are necessarily going to focus on beef consumption. But the fact that all of these climate changes, clearly a major issue at least for those who admit it, means that we need to begin and continue to build the political will for changes in beef consumption as well as changes in transportation policy. I think that actually beef consumption is an easier target then changes in transportation policy, which is driven by the way our communities are constructed. And in many cases, the only way to get from one place to another is by car, which means that we're going to have a continued dependence on fossil fuels. I don't think we can say the same thing about beef consumption because if we institute reductions in beef consumption, I think we can have a very immediate and longer-term impact on greenhouse gas emissions and therefore on climate change. Bio William (Bill) Dietz is the Director of Research and Policy for the Global Food Institute and a Professor in the Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences. Dietz is a member of the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine) and serves as a consultant to the Roundtable on Obesity Solutions. He also is the Director of the STOP Obesity Alliance at The George Washington University. He served as Director of the The Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention & Wellness until June 30, 2024. He is Co-Chair of the Washington, DC Department of Health's Diabesity Committee, a Commissioner on the Washington, DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education's Healthy Youth & Schools Commission, and Chair of its Subcommittee on Physical Activity. Dietz is also Co-Chair of The Lancet Commission on Obesity.

Kimberly, Aaron, & Annabel(!) share ethics updates on the Grossberg affair, some cool KY news for Juneteenth, and we get an update on how Dems should be thinking about the midterms with former Louisville Congressman Mike Ward. #ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/judge-denies-louisville-democrats-plea-to-end-ethics-investigation-into-his-conduct/https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/06/17/ethics-complaint-heard-against-kentucky-lawmaker-grossberg-in-day-long-closed-hearing/https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/06/16/new-kentucky-tourism-trail-showcases-black-history-and-heritage/https://www.lexfreedomtrain.org/projectINTERVIEW: Former Louisville Congressman Mike Wardhttps://www.bluewaveamerica.com/CALL TO ACTION:35 rural hospitals in Kentucky are in jeopardy due to Medicaid cuts supported by Garland, Hal, Jamie & Brett - tell our Senators to REJECT these cuts and defend healthcare for Kentuckians!https://actionnetwork.org/letters/defend-medicaid-reject-health-coverage-cuts-in-the-big-horrible-bill/#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - @progresskyInstagram - @progress_kyBluesky - @progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 214 was produced by Parker Williams, Co-Chair, ProKY Coms Committee Theme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

What strategies can legal marketers use to coach attorneys to adopt a client-centric mindset and offer actionable advice that nurtures long-term relationships? During this episode of the LMA Podcast, our guests dive into effective techniques for business development coaching both new and skeptical attorneys, while sharing their personal experiences and the lessons they've learned along the way. They'll discuss how they integrate key business development trust points into their daily routines, enhancing their ability to guide lawyers towards successful business development practices. Tune in to learn how these strategies can be implemented to transform the attorney-client relationship and drive sustained growth. Speakers: Jennifer Ramsey, Co-founder and Principal, Stage LLC Megan Senese, Co-founder and Principal, Stage LLC Shannon Tatro, Associate Director of Business Development, Munger, Tolles & Olson Megan Senese is co-founder and principal of Stage LLC. After six years of working with Jennifer Ramsey, they took the leap to launch their own legal marketing and business development company. Active in LMA, Megan co-chairs the New York Small Firm Shared Interest Group (SIG). Together with Jen, she co-hosts a podcast called “So Much to Say: A Legal Podcast for People,” bringing candid and human conversations to the legal world. Jennifer Ramsey is co-founder and principal of Stage LLC. After six years of working with Megan Senese, they took the leap to launch their own legal marketing and business development company. Active in LMA, Jen is program chair for the Southern California Local Steering Committee. Together with Megan, she co-hosts a podcast called “So Much to Say: A Legal Podcast for People,” bringing candid and human conversations to the legal world. In her current role as associate director of business development at Munger, Tolles & Olson, Shannon Tatro is a key driver of the firm's business development efforts and leader of specific client development initiatives, where she utilizes insights gained through 25+ years in client service roles to provide guidance with the client experience in mind. She enjoys mentoring the next generation of legal marketing professionals and currently serves as Co-Chair of LMA's Client Value SIG.

Unlock the secrets to transforming end-of-life care with the healing power of psychedelics. Join us in a thought-provoking conversation with Christine Caldwell, the visionary behind End of Life Psychedelic Care. Christine shares her incredible journey from meditative practices and a fascination with quantum mechanics to pioneering the use of psychedelics in easing the fear of death. The episode sheds light on her profound experiences in home health care and the pivotal role her son played in steering her towards this fulfilling and impactful path. Our exploration doesn't stop there. We also navigate the fascinating landscape of psychedelic therapy and neuroscience, highlighting groundbreaking research from institutions like UCLA and NYU. Discover how substances like psilocybin and MDMA are offering hope and relief to those grappling with end-of-life anxiety and depression. We delve into the neurobiological mechanisms at play, examining how these substances can profoundly alter our brain's response to fear and stress, enabling a more peaceful transition. Christine shares insights from pioneering studies and discusses the resurgence of interest in psychedelic research that promises a brighter future for end-of-life care. In a world where the spiritual and the scientific intertwine, this episode unravels the spiritual insights that psychedelics can offer. Through compelling stories and recent surveys, we emphasize the compassionate connections formed between caregivers and those at the threshold of life. From the critical role of end-of-life doulas to a moving story of a ketamine program pilot, we celebrate how psychedelics foster deep peace, love, and understanding even in the face of terminal illness. This conversation magnifies the ongoing journey of providing holistic, meaningful care at the end of life, and invites listeners to witness the powerful transformation that compassionate care and psychedelics can bring.   We dive into: (00:00) Psychedelic Care at End of Life (08:17) Psychedelic Therapy and Neuroscience Insights (16:39) Spiritual Insights in Psychedelic Therapy (30:40) Psychedelic Care for End-of-Life (37:35) Compassionate End-of-Life Care Discussion   If you found this podcast helpful, please Rate, Review, & Follow so we can reach more people.   Links mentioned in this episode: Doulagivers Institute FREE Doulagivers Institute On-Demand Level 1 End of Life Doula and Family Caregiver Training Webinar Buy The Good Death Book The GOOD DEATH GOOD LIFE Live Monthly BOOK CLUB and Q&A   Meet our guest: Christine Caldwell Founder and Executive Director, End of Life Psychedelic Care https://www.eolpc.org christine@eolpc.org Christine is the founder of End of Life Psychedelic Care, a nonprofit organization grounded in the principle that safe and supported psychedelic care can help transform the death and dying journey. She is the Co-Chair for the Dying Well Initiative, a part of the Global Wellness Institute and a graduate of the Psychedelics Today Vital Therapies and Integration Program. Christine is also the former owner of a Sarasota-based 250-client home health care agency.   80-90% of a positive end of life depends on these two things: Knowing the basic skills on how to care for someone at the end of life and planning ahead - and Doulagivers Institute is giving you for both for FREE! Access them Below! Making your wishes known is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your loved ones. Download The Doulagivers 9 Choice Advance Directive now!  FREE Doulagivers Institute On-Demand Level 1 End of Life Doula and Family Caregiver Training Webinar More about what we do at Doulagivers Institute - Click here!

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Episode Summary: In this episode of 90 Miles from Needles, host Chris Clarke looks into the intricate issues surrounding Bears Ears National Monument with guest Davina Smith, a Diné activist and Co-Chair of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition. The episode's introduction grapples with the political turmoil surrounding federal land designations and their impact on indigenous rights and environmental conservation. Clarke and Smith navigate through the consequences of political maneuvers by successive U.S. administrations, especially concerning the Bears Ears National Monument's existence and preservation. Throughout the episode, Smith discusses the historical and cultural significance of Bears Ears for the Dine people and other Native American tribes, underscoring its critical importance beyond mere land but as a living museum and spiritual sanctuary. Smith passionately depicts current threats from mining interests and unauthorized land use and calls for more robust public understanding and participation in protecting these sacred lands. As listeners are taken through Smith's perspective as an advocate and a former state political candidate, they are encouraged to engage actively in desert protection initiatives. Key Takeaways: Historical Significance of Bears Ears: Bears Ears is regarded by the Diné as a sacred cultural landscape with deep historical ties dating back to their ancestors, serving as a refuge and resource area. Current Threats to Bears Ears: The ongoing risk from mining activities and political opposition threatens the preservation efforts, reflecting past attempts to reduce and undermine land protections. Advocacy and Public Education: Emphasizing the importance of educating oneself about Bears Ears and its management plan as a means to participate proactively in conservation efforts. Political Dynamics: The Trump administration’s rollback of national monument protections is a recurring theme, revealing the broader political attacks on federal lands. Community Collaboration: Exploring avenues for economic growth respecting cultural lands, including tourism as a potential path, highlighting the complexity of local collaboration efforts. Notable Quotes: "It's about educating yourself, hearing from those that have worked in this work of protecting Bears Ears." "Bears Ears is a living environment, and that's why I go there…it's still communicating with Mother Earth." "I'm here to be a part of that voice because I was shared from my mother, my grandmother, and the grandmothers before them." "Educating people in these areas of Bears Ears…it's about educating these areas, but educating yourself as an individual." Resources: Bears Ears Intertribal Coalition: To explore the coalition's work and understand the management plans. https://www.bearsearscoalition.org/ Katherine Smith on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Smith_(Navajo_activist)Chris article on the Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute: https://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/magazine/entry/clear_skies_in_the_desert To truly grasp the depth of these issues and support meaningful action, listen to the full episode. Stay up-to-date with 90 Miles from Needles for further insights into the ongoing challenges faced by desert ecosystems and indigenous communities.Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast from the Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), recorded on 10th June 2025, Bob Parker and Massimiliano Castelli discussed: The continuing US/China tariff negotiations. What's the impact on the Chinese economy? Given the US budget bill, what are the implications for the US budget deficit, the US credit rating and US Treasury yields? What are the key risks facing investors for the second half of 2025, and are they factored into markets at present? AMIC is ICMA's dedicated forum advocating the interests of buy-side members, including asset managers, institutional investors, private banks, pension funds, and insurance companies, among others. If you have questions or topics that you would like our guests to address in future episodes, please feel free to get in contact via email: AMIC@icmagroup.org. Speakers: Bob Parker is former Chairman of AMIC and Senior Adviser to ICMA. Massimiliano Castelli, PhD MSc, is Managing Director and Head of Strategy & Advice at UBS Asset Management and Co-Chair of the AMIC Executive Committee. Learn more about the work of AMIC here: https://www.icmagroup.org/market-practice-and-regulatory-policy/asset-management/

Christopher R. Daubert, Ph.D., serves as the President of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and as the Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), as well as a Professor in the Division of Food Systems and Bioengineering. He joined Mizzou from North Carolina State University, where he served as a Professor and Head of the Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Services; Director of the Food Rheology Laboratory; and system Co-Chair of Food, Biochemical, and Engineered Systems. His research explained the physical chemistry, molecular-level interactions, and functionality of food systems through an understanding of rheological behavior, while solving problems facing the food and pharmaceutical industries.  Dr. Daubert has received distinguished alumnus awards from Pennsylvania State University and Michigan State University. He is also a Fellow of IFT and previously served IFT as chair of the Food Engineering Division and a member-at-large of the Dogwood section. He holds a B.S. degree in Agricultural Engineering from Penn State University, a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering and Food Science from Michigan State University, and a Post-Doctorate in Food Science from North Carolina State University.   In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Daubert [23:34] about: The challenges and opportunities for attracting students to food science and other food-related academic programs The value of an education in food science The role the food industry plays in food science education The complex food system challenges that today's students—tomorrow's workforce—can help address Dr. Daubert's work at Mizzou in promoting food science education How IFT helps prepare students to contribute to the global food community upon graduation. News USDA Secretary Rollins Increases Funding to Reimburse States for Food Safety Inspections [3:34]Senator Cotton Introduces Bill to Consolidate Federal Food Safety Agencies [6:38]MAHA Report Sets Stage for Overhaul of Food Chemicals, Environmental Contaminants, and Childhood Nutrition [10:18]Mars Removes Titanium Dioxide from Skittles in the United States [21:41] Sponsored by: CINTAS   We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

06/10/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Land Tawney for a conversation about how President Trump and Secretary Burgum are hurting our public lands with the "big, beautiful bill." Land Tawney is the Co-Chair of the American Hunters and Anglers and formerly the president and CEO of Montana-based Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. American Hunters and Anglers is the Front Line in the War on Public Lands. They are a nonpartisan, national network of public land advocates. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'The Value of the Revised Draft Declaration on International Solidarity as a Corrective to the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum' The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum sets forth a solidarity mechanism that seeks to ameliorate inequalities in responsibility for processing asylum claims. NGOs are concerned that States are pursuing externalisation agreements and strengthening border security arrangements to promote deterrence in bad faith. The Revised Draft Declaration on International Solidarity provides a framework to correct the misunderstanding of solidarity with the EU Pact. In her address to the IIEA, Professor Bailliet presents the elements of an international solidarity human-focused asylum mechanism that ensures non-discrimination, provides access to justice, calls for a reversal of externalisation and keeps the best interests of the child at its core. About the Speaker: Professor Dr. jur. Cecilia M. Bailliet is the UN Independent Expert on Human Rights and International Solidarity and Director of the Masters Programme in International Law at the University of Oslo. She supported the creation of an International Solidarity Map: Solidarity Actions Around the World. She is Co-Chair of the Latin America Interest Group of the American Society of International Law. Prof Bailliet holds a combined J.D./M.A. (honours) degree from The George Washington University Law School & Elliott School of International Affairs. She received her Doctorate in law from the University of Oslo in Norway. Prof Bailliet has published extensively on transnational and cross-disciplinary issues within international law including general public international law, human rights, refugee law, constitutional law, counter-terrorism, gender/women's rights, solidarity, and peace. Prof Bailliet's books include:  Research Handbook on International Solidarity and the Law (2024), The Construction of the Customary Law of Peace: Latin America and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (2021), and The Research Handbook on International Law and Peace (2019). She has also contributed lectures to the UN AudioVisual Library of International Law.

Explore the science behind the claims Living Forever-ish is about living a little bit longer and a whole lot stronger! In this episode, we discuss the connection between muscle and longevity and glean insights on supportive research. Dr. David Allison joins Drs. Mike and Crystal to uncover the known and unknown health benefits of muscle, the difference between strength and functional training, and why stressing over protein may not be the best idea. #LELEARN David B. Allison, Ph.D. David B. Allison, Ph.D., is Dean, Distinguished Professor, and Provost Professor at the Indiana University Bloomington School of Public Health-Bloomington. His research interests include obesity and nutrition, quantitative genetics, clinical trials, statistical and research methodology, and research rigor and integrity. Co-Chair of the National Academy of Sciences' Strategic Council for Research Excellence, Integrity, and Trust, he is known as an indefatigable champion for increased rigor in all of science and the unvarnished truthful communication of research.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Leon Benson—also known by his stage name, EL BENTLY 448—to explore his extraordinary journey from wrongful conviction to artistic liberation. At just 23, Leon was sentenced to 61 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. After spending 25 years behind bars, including a decade in solitary confinement, he was exonerated in March 2023 through the efforts of the University of San Francisco's Racial Justice Clinic and attorney Lara Bazelon.Now a free man, Leon channels his experiences into music, using his art to process trauma and advocate for justice. His debut EP, Innocent Born Guilty, Leon combines poetry, philosophy, and raw emotion to tell his story and shed light on systemic injustices.Join us as Leon shares insights into his time in prison, the challenges of reintegration, and how creativity became his path to healing and activism. This conversation offers a profound look at the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of art. Leon BensonExoneree, Artist and Advocateaka: EL BENTLY 448Debut EP, "Innocent Born Guilty"***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4GerardTurning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member-Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com-Marcus Kelly: The Founder of Change Up, an organization led by the formerly incarcerated to end the big business and dehumanize policies of the prison industry. A victim of wrongful conviction Marcus spent nearly 9 years in prison. While incarcerated, he used his voice to fight for the civil rights of prisoners and successfully organized a hunger strike which led to the cancellation of Aramark's contract due to them serving food spoiled with maggots to inmates. He also successfully fought for education and job training and filed a successful prisoner civil rights complaint against the MDOC. https://www.thechangeup.orgI do not own the rights to the music.No copyright infringement intended. Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use) under section 107 Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes.

How do advocacy and policy help combat child hunger and malnutrition, both in the U.S. and around the world? In this episode, Rev. Eugene Cho, president and CEO of Bread for the World, joins us to talk about what's needed to tackle food insecurity around the world, what's working, what's not, and why surface-level solutions won't cut it. We talk about how recent federal and foreign aid cuts are contributing to hunger and food insecurity for millions of children in food-insecure regions like South Sudan, and why proposals to cut SNAP could be similarly harmful for low-income American families. Reverend Cho offers the challenge to think bigger than politics and to engage with policy through the lens of faith and justice. This isn't about charity—it's about using our voices and influence to make lasting change. Whether you're new to advocacy or deeply involved, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. Listen in to learn more :  (2:44) - check out bread.org (12:04) - Sources say 86% cut to international programs and budget (15:13) - proposed $290 billion cut to the SNAP program (36:13) - Book: Thou Shalt Not Be A Jerk (36:51) - Partner with Bread for the World Read more from Eugene Cho/Bread for the World: Statement: “Skinny” Budget Would Increase Hunger and Famine and put U.S. National Security at Risk Article: My Easter Reflection on Hope and Hunger Article: Christian Leaders Hold “A Prayer Vigil for Foreign Aid” Article: I Experienced a Culture Shock Coming to the US—But It Led to an Unexpected Calling Book: Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian's Guide to Engaging Politics Book: Overrated: Are We More in Love with the Idea of Changing the World Than Actually Changing the World?   About Rev. Eugene Cho Rev. Eugene Cho is President/CEO of Bread for the World, a nationwide Christian advocacy organization that educates on hunger and equips people to advocate for policies to end it in the U.S. and around the world. He preaches and speaks about Bread's mission to end hunger, justice, and leadership at the intersection of faith and public life. Eugene is Co-Chair of the U.S. Nutrition CEO Council and has been recognized by the Department of Homeland Security as an Outstanding American by Choice. Before joining Bread, Eugene pastored local churches for nearly thirty years. ------------ This episode was produced by Wildfire Creative  Theme Song: “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter:  @drjamieaten |  @kentannan Follow on Instagram: @wildfirecreativeco @wheaton_hdi (Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll host Evangelicals, and sometimes we won't. Learning how to “do good, better” involves listening to many perspectives with different insights and understanding. Sometimes, it will make us uncomfortable; sometimes, we'll agree, and sometimes, we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction–especially in our blind spots.) The Better Samaritan podcast is produced by the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College, which offers an M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership and a Trauma Certificate. To learn more and apply, visit our website. Get your application fee to the HDL M.A. program waived with code TBS25. Jamie Aten, Ph.D., and Kent Annan, M.Div., co-direct the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College and are the Co-Founders of Spiritual First Aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We speak with the Co-Chair of The Left Group in the European Parliament, French MEP Manon Aubry. A noted advocate for transparency in the EU institutions, she was also a negotiator of the "Duty of Care Directive", which now faces calls for its abolition. Aubry says the directive is absolutely crucial for holding multinational corporations to account when it comes to labour and environmental abuses. She sees the EU Commission's "simplification" agenda as Trump-style deregulation.

Pour cette deuxième émission enregistrée en marge du cinquième congrès mondial consacré à la drépanocytose, qui se tient à Abuja cette semaine, Priorité Santé propose un coup de projecteur sur les initiatives et programmes mis en œuvre en République Démocratique du Congo. La RDC est, après le Nigeria, le deuxième pays le plus touché par la maladie génétique de l'hémoglobine à l'échelle du continent africain. Depuis 2012, la fondation Pierre Fabre s'est engagée auprès des soignants, de la société civile et des autorités locales impliqués dans la lutte, pour améliorer dépistage et prise en charge des patients. Et nous donnons la parole à ces différents acteurs, pour évaluer les progrès et les défis à relever pour améliorer les conditions de vie des personnes drépanocytaires, et en particulier des enfants, en RDC. Cette émission est réalisée avec le soutien de la Fondation Pierre Fabre.  Nancy Madingo, infirmière du programme PAFOVED/CEFA-MONKOLE et au Centre de recherche IRB-one health dédiée à la drépanocytose Pr Léon Tshilolo, pédiatre hématologue, ancien médecin directeur du Centre hospitalier Monkole de Kinshasa, directeur de l'Institut de Recherche Biomédicale 1-Health, associé au CEFA-Monkole, président du REDAC (Réseau d'Étude de la Drépanocytose en Afrique Centrale) et Co-Chair de Sickle In Africa Consortium et Co-Chair du Veme Global SCD Meeting  Dr Patricia Fotto, médecin de santé publique et directrice du Programme national de lutte contre la drépanocytose, en RDC  Christophe Przybylski, directeur scientifique de la Fondation Pierre Fabre. Découvrez le programme de formation gratuit sur la drépanocytose : e-drépanocytose.  Programmation musicale : ► Inoss'B – Bango kaka te► Adekunle Gold – Sinner.

Pour cette deuxième émission enregistrée en marge du cinquième congrès mondial consacré à la drépanocytose, qui se tient à Abuja cette semaine, Priorité Santé propose un coup de projecteur sur les initiatives et programmes mis en œuvre en République Démocratique du Congo. La RDC est, après le Nigeria, le deuxième pays le plus touché par la maladie génétique de l'hémoglobine à l'échelle du continent africain. Depuis 2012, la fondation Pierre Fabre s'est engagée auprès des soignants, de la société civile et des autorités locales impliqués dans la lutte, pour améliorer dépistage et prise en charge des patients. Et nous donnons la parole à ces différents acteurs, pour évaluer les progrès et les défis à relever pour améliorer les conditions de vie des personnes drépanocytaires, et en particulier des enfants, en RDC. Cette émission est réalisée avec le soutien de la Fondation Pierre Fabre.  Nancy Madingo, infirmière du programme PAFOVED/CEFA-MONKOLE et au Centre de recherche IRB-one health dédiée à la drépanocytose Pr Léon Tshilolo, pédiatre hématologue, ancien médecin directeur du Centre hospitalier Monkole de Kinshasa, directeur de l'Institut de Recherche Biomédicale 1-Health, associé au CEFA-Monkole, président du REDAC (Réseau d'Étude de la Drépanocytose en Afrique Centrale) et Co-Chair de Sickle In Africa Consortium et Co-Chair du Veme Global SCD Meeting  Dr Patricia Fotto, médecin de santé publique et directrice du Programme national de lutte contre la drépanocytose, en RDC  Christophe Przybylski, directeur scientifique de la Fondation Pierre Fabre. Découvrez le programme de formation gratuit sur la drépanocytose : e-drépanocytose.  Programmation musicale : ► Inoss'B – Bango kaka te► Adekunle Gold – Sinner.

The Bluegrass Fair begins this week and Jack is joined by the Chairman and the Co-Chair of the Bluegrass Fair Mac Ferguson and Kelly Easton, and a special furry guest, to talk about all the fun events coming to town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allison Lerma is a senior architect at Overland Partners Architects, and the current Co-Chair of the Women in Architecture network. This is Her Story. 

Surviving Women Huron Valley: The Brutal Reality of Women Incarcerated in Michigan w/ Dr. Shawanna Vaughn Behind the walls of Michigan's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, women endure toxic mold, medical neglect, overcrowding, and psychological abuse — a crisis hidden in plain sight. In this searing episode, we speak with Dr. Shawanna Vaughn, founder of Silent Cry Inc. and a leading voice in trauma-informed justice reform. Dr. Vaughn unpacks the systemic violence faced by incarcerated women and the urgent need for her groundbreaking Post-Traumatic Prison Disorder Act. Through the lens of survivors like Krystal Clark and others, we confront what it truly means to survive prison — and why the fight for dignity, accountability, and healing must start now. This is not just a conversation. It's a CALL TO ACTION!Dr. Shawanna Vaughn FOUNDER / DIRECTOR “SILENT CRY” Non-Profit, Author, Speaker, Activist, Creator of: Post Traumatic Prison Disorder Act Shawanna W76337Guest Panelist: Mr. Mark Craighead ExonereeCo-Founder of Freedom Ain't Free!***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4GerardTurning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member-Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights,https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com-Marcus Kelly: The Founder of Change Up, an organization led by the formerly incarcerated to end the big business and dehumanize policies of the prison industry. A victim of wrongful conviction Marcus spent nearly 9 years in prison. While incarcerated, he used his voice to fight for the civil rights of prisoners and successfully organized a hunger strike which led to the cancellation of Aramark's contract due to them serving food spoiled with maggots to inmates. He also successfully fought for education and job training and filed a successful prisoner civil rights complaint against the MDOC. https://www.thechangeup.orgI do not own the rights to the music.No copyright infringement intended. Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use) under section 107 Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes.https://linktr.ee/turningamomentintoa...

Ep 150 Description:  “Pleasure is not a luxury. It is not a distraction. It is a human right. And reclaiming it—in childbirth, in healthcare, in life—is a path toward healing,  well-being, and activism.” —Debra Pascali Bonaro   Our bodies are intricate landscapes of sensation, where hormones dance, nerves communicate, and physiological responses intertwine in ways we're only beginning to understand. And these same pathways that create sexual pleasure are remarkably active during childbirth, challenging centuries of medical narratives that have reduced this transformative moment to a clinical, painful procedure.  This week, Debra discusses her landmark article, Orgasmic Birth: The Anatomy of Pleasure in Childbirth, published in Frontiers in Global Women's Health Journal, delving into the science of orgasmic birth, systemic obstetric violence, reproductive justice, hormonal landscapes of pleasure, the anatomy of childbirth, cultural narratives of pain, bodily autonomy, and the transformative potential of reclaiming women's birthing experiences. Don't miss this groundbreaking episode!  

My guest today, Zia Mian is co-director of Princeton University's Program on Science and Global Security. He's a physicist who has long studied nuclear weapons and nuclear security. In our conversation Zia Mian explains how scientists have impacted policy discussions about nuclear weapons since the dawn of the nuclear age, and how as the nuclear security landscape is evolving--and as science is advancing, scientists can continue to contribute to our understanding of the effects of a nuclear war.  In addition to his perch at Princeton, Zia Mian serves as Co-Chair of the Scientific Advisory Group of the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. This is the first first international scientific body created by a United Nations treaty process for the purpose of advancing nuclear disarmament and in our conversation he explains how the work of scientists can contribute to a nuclear free world.  We kick off, however, discussing the recent conflict between India and Pakistan and what this conflict says about the role of nuclear weapons in international security today.  We recorded this conversation in conjunction with the Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference. To view other episodes in this series please visit GlobalDispatches.org

Our addiction to fossil fuels has devastating impacts on the environment, weather, and human health and security. Tzeporah Berman, Founder & Co-Chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, joins us to discuss the consequences of climate change and the need for urgent action to avoid further damage. She explains why reducing fossil fuel emissions is not enough, that we must also prioritize reducing production. Tzeporah shares how the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is raising support for an international agreement that supports the equitable transition away from fossil fuels. Resources discussed in this episode:Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty websiteFossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty reportsFossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty FacebookFossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty InstagramFossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty LinkedInFossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty TwitterFossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty BlueskyFossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty YoutubeFossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ThreadsTzephorah's Ted TalkNot Too Late by Rebecca SolnitHope in the Dark by Rebecca SolnitGenevieve GuentherDr. Michael MannUNEP Production Gap ReportIPCC SummaryTzeporah's LinkedInTzeporah's BlueskyTzeporah's InstagramTzeporah's TwitterHave an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com.Like the show? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee, and rate/review us wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook, X and Instagram.Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

#224: Author and economist Austin Frerick returns to break down how grocery store monopolies are shaping what ends up in our carts, who profits from it, and who gets left out. From Walmart's grip on food access to the collapse of fair pricing for farmers, Austin exposes how consolidation is driving inequality across the food system. This conversation offers a clear-eyed view of the corporate forces eroding real food, real farms, and the possibility of justice in what we eat.https://realorganicproject.org/austin-frerick-grocery-store-monopolies-224Austin Frerick is a 7th generation Iowan who, after watching his home state be transformed through agricultural policy to the detriment of the family farmer, became an expert on agriculture and antitrust policy and now serves the Co-Chair of the Biden campaign's Agriculture Antitrust Policy Committee. He is the author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry.https://www.austinfrerick.com/https://www.austinfrerick.com/The Real Organic Podcast is hosted by Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon, engineered by Brandon StCyr, and edited and produced by Jenny Prince.The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement working towards certifying 1,000 farms across the United States this year. Our add-on food label distinguishes soil-grown fruits and vegetables from hydroponically-raised produce, and pasture-raised meat, milk, and eggs from products harvested from animals in horrific confinement (CAFOs - confined animal feeding operations).To find a Real Organic farm near you, please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/directoryWe believe that the organic standards, with their focus on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare were written as they should be, but that the current lack of enforcement of those standards is jeopardizing the ability for small farms who adhere to the law to stay in business. The lack of enforcement is also jeopardizing the overall health of the customers who support the organic movement; customers who are not getting what they pay for at market but still paying a premium price. And the lack of enforcement is jeopardizing the very cycles (water, air, nutrients) that Earth relies upon to provide us all with a place to live, by pushing extractive, chemical agriculture to the forefront.If you like what you hear and are feeling inspired, we would love for you to join our movement by becoming one of our 1,000  Real Friends:https://www.realorganicproject.org/real-organic-friends/To read our weekly newsletter (which might just be the most forwarded newsletter on the internet!) and get firsthand news about what's happening with organic food, farming and policy, please subscribe here:https://www.realorganicproject.org/email/

When "Probable" Becomes Problematic: The Legal Path to a Wrongful Conviction & Krystal Clark w/ Exoneree Larry Smith and Attorney Pamela Rice-Campbell What happens when a hunch is mistaken for evidence—and a man loses decades of his life because of it?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Larry Darnell Smith, a Detroit native who was wrongfully convicted and spent over 26 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. His arrest was based on what the courts called probable cause—but what Larry and many legal experts now see as a failure of justice. Alongside Larry is Attorney Pamela Rice-Campbell. Together, they unpack how vague police suspicions, flawed procedures, and systemic bias can turn "probable cause" into a life sentence for the innocent. From courtroom battles to emotional aftermath, this episode reveals the hidden dangers of a legal standard that too often escapes scrutiny.If you've ever wondered how easily justice can be derailed—this is the story you need to hear. ....and updates on Krystal ClarkLarry Smith (Exoneree)Justice Advocate, Sentence: Life without paroleConvicted: 1994 Exonerated: 2021Served 27 years for a crime he did not do.Attorney Pamela Rice-CampbellPamela Rice-Campbell is a dedicated attorney specializing in Civil, Criminal, and Entertainment Law. Attorney Pamela is also a Content creator with a YouTube channel: “Pam Esq.-The Law Intellect”***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. change.org/Justice4GerardTurning A Moment Ino A Moment Team:-Jay Love Host: Founder and Creator of Turning A Moment Into A Movement, The Justice for Gerard Movement, to learn more about The Justice for Gerard Movement go to: ⁠www.change.org/Justice4Gerard⁠Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration Global Advisory Council Member-Rev. Tia Littlejohn: Behavioral Therapist, Founder of the Choice Zone, G100 Global Chair G100 Prison Reforms & Reintegration, Co-Chair & Executive Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, Author, www.thechoicezone.com-Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Lives, Social Worker, Justice Advocate, Board member of Michigan Coalition of Human Rights, https://www.survivorsspeak.info-Leslie McGraw: Poet, Writer, and Social Media and Voting Rights ActivistOwner, Les Go Social Media Marketing & Training (Les Go Social MM&T) Founder, Elbert Williams Voting Corner, Board Member and VOTE Caucus Leader, Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice (ICPJ) Communications Lead, Protectors of Equality in Government (PEG), Member, Allies of Mental Health of Washtenaw County www.elbertwilliamsvotingcorner.com-Marcus Kelly: The Founder of Change Up, an organization led by the formerly incarcerated to end the big business and dehumanize policies of the prison industry. A victim of wrongful conviction Marcus spent nearly 9 years in prison. While incarcerated, he used his voice to fight for the civil rights of prisoners and successfully organized a hunger strike which led to the cancellation of Aramark's contract due to them serving food spoiled with maggots to inmates. He also successfully fought for education and job training and filed a successful prisoner civil rights complaint against the MDOC. https://www.thechangeup.org

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Lord Tim Clement-Jones of the U.K., former Chair of the House of Lords Artificial Intelligence Select Committee and Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence, Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, Stimson Center & Principal/CEO, LDA Ventures Inc., Melody Wilding, author of Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge and Jon Reed, Co-founder of Diginomica. The 400th episode of DisrupTV featured discussions on AI regulation, governance, and the impact of AI on businesses. Lord Tim Clement-Jones emphasized the importance of corporate values and international standards in AI regulation. David highlighted the need for businesses to prioritize AI applications based on business needs and customer expectations. Melody discussed strategies for managing up, including alignment, ownership, and setting boundaries. John critiqued AI vendors for overemphasizing autonomous agents and stressed the importance of human expertise and creativity in AI applications. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

John is joined by Jesse Bernstein, Partner in Quinn Emanuel's New York Office and Co-Chair of the Securities Litigation Practice.  Jesse explains that the term “securities” applies not only to stocks and bonds, but arguably to any situation where a group of investors place their resources into a common entity where they expect to make profits from the efforts of others.  He describes the sources of securities law, including state blue sky laws, the Securities Act of 1933 (which focuses on initial issuances), the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (which focuses on intentional misrepresentations in securities transactions and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (which sought to curb perceived abuses in securities litigation by raising the pleading standards required to establish scienter and creating a safe harbor for forward looking statements).  They discuss the Supreme Court's recent ruling in Moab Partners v. Macquarie Infrastructure that pure omissions of material fact are not actionable under Rule 10(b)(5) because the rule only covers affirmative misstatements.  Jesse then explains how a Quinn Emanuel team obtained a jury verdict last year in Elon Musk's favor in a rare securities class action trial on a $12 billion claim based on Mr. Musk's tweet about taking Tesla private.  He describes the arguments made concerning materiality and loss causation that ultimately led to the victory.  Finally, they discuss upcoming issues in securities law including how the Macquarie decision will impact cases. Podcast Link: Law-disrupted.fmHost: John B. Quinn Producer: Alexis HydeMusic and Editing by: Alexander Rossi

Ep 149 Description:  “Your birth is yours to shape— not in every detail as the baby has some too— but in energy, intention, and experience. You deserve to be heard. You deserve to be honored. You deserve a birth that reflects YOU, your power, your pleasure, and your love.” —Debra Pascali-Bonaro  Birth isn't just a medical event—it's a deeply personal journey where you hold more power than you realize. What if your birth experience could be transformed from a clinical procedure to a profound, empowering moment of connection? Imagine stepping into your birth with confidence, clarity, and the ability to shape an experience that honors your deepest desires. Tune in as Debra breaks down the essential roadmap for creating personalized birth preferences, revealing how to communicate effectively with your healthcare team, understand your provider's practices, explore holistic approaches beyond medical interventions, and ultimately reclaim your birth as a sacred, intentional experience that reflects your unique vision of bringing new life into the world.   Connect with Debra! Website: https://www.orgasmicbirth.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orgasmicbirth X: https://twitter.com/OrgasmicBirth  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/OrgasmicBirth1  Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@orgasmicbirth  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-pascali-bonaro-1093471  Episode Highlights: 00:50 Reflecting On Your Birth Desires 05:50 Know Your Provider's Practice Paradigm 11:43 Beyond Interventions — Creating Holistic Birth Preferences 15:57 Communication is Your Superpower 16:48 Your Birth is Yours to Shape     Resources: 

While most clinicians are seeking effective clinical skills to bring back to their clients, NARM® therapists are often surprised to experience such profound personal transformation for themselves through training in NARM. In learning more about themselves and their own healing process, the result is a better understanding of their client's healing process. Self-discovery can be a vehicle toward personal and relational change. On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth invites NARM Master Therapists Alex White and Sabrena Ness to share their professional experiences as members of the NARM training community and personal journeys of self-discovery. The trio also discusses the mentorship programs that support ongoing professional development and personal growth hosted by the Complex Trauma Training Center, as well as opportunities for stronger community engagement and support. About Sabrena Ness: Sabrena Ness is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) in Utah and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado. She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Wyoming. Sabrena is the Clinical Director at LifeStance Health in Utah and has been with LifeStance since 2021. She also serves as a Co-Chair for the Pacific Northwest region of LifeStance's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) chapter, where she focuses on fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.  Sabrena specializes in complex developmental trauma and complex PTSD, working with individuals and couples across the lifespan. She is particularly dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent populations, creating affirming and effective therapeutic spaces. She is a NARM Therapist and participates as a Training Assistant in NARM Trainings, reinforcing her commitment to advancing trauma-informed care. Her work emphasizes innovative leadership, continuous improvement, and a deep dedication to mental health advocacy. Learn More: Lifestance Health About Alex White: Alex White's career spans more than 15 years in the mental health field, throughout which he has been continually inspired by the transformative power of the therapeutic process. A NARM Master Therapist, Alex first joined the NARM community in 2020 and has served as a Training Assistant in NARM Trainings since 2022. Alex has worked with diverse populations across various settings, with a particular focus on the unique complexities of trauma work with adults (18+). He currently runs a private practice in Salt Lake City, Utah, focusing on issues such as religious trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, compassion fatigue, burnout, shame, relationship difficulties, and masculinity. He is also an adjunct faculty in the MS Counseling Program at Westminster University. Learn More: Alex White Counseling & Consulting To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma SPACE: SPACE is an Inner Development Program of Support and Self-Discovery for Therapists on the Personal, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Levels offered by the Complex Trauma Training Center. This experiential learning program offers an immersive group experience designed to cultivate space for self-care, community support, and deepening vitality in our professional role as therapists. Learn more about how to join. *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com View upcoming trainings: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/ *** The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal. The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter LinkedIn YouTube  

In three of the four nations of the UK, abortion remains a crime under legislation passed in 1861, subject to the exemptions from criminal liability in the Abortion Act 1967.  Paradoxically, abortion was decriminalised in Northern Ireland in 2019, so that it is now seen as a matter of healthcare rather than the criminal law. Recent prosecutions in England under section 58 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 have reignited debate over whether abortion belongs in the criminal courts at all – https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/may/13/i-hate-sitting-in-silence-now-nicola-packer-on-clearing-her-name-after-the-trauma-of-her-abortion-trial   https://doctorsforchoiceuk.com/abortionlaw#:~:text=UK%20abortion%20law%3A%20Overview&text=In%201967%2C%20Parliament%20passed%20the,if%20authorised%20by%20two%20doctors.   In this special 100th episode of Double Jeopardy, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined by two leading voices in the campaign for reform: Rachael Clarke, Head of Advocacy at BPAS (the British Pregnancy Advisory Service) and Trustee of Compassion in Dying; and Jonathan Lord, NHS Consultant Gynaecologist and Co-Chair of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' Abortion Taskforce. Together, they explore the rise in criminal investigations into pregnancy loss and self-managed abortion, the implications of recent cases like Carla Foster (https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20231018-R-v-FOSTER-final-approved-1.pdfand) and Sarah Catt, and the human cost of criminalising desperate women. They unpack new national policy guidance issued by the National Police Chiefs' Council on investigating stillbirths and miscarriages; the troubling use of digital surveillance in reproductive cases, and the proposed cross-party amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill that would finally remove women from the scope of the criminal law, thereby eliminating the bizarre distinction between the law of Northern Ireland and the other nations of the UK. What is the justification for threatening a woman with life imprisonment for ending a pregnancy? And why has Parliament decriminalised abortion in Northern Ireland, but not in the rest of the UK? This episode offers insider legal and medical perspectives on one of the most polarising and poorly understood areas of UK law—at a moment when calls for reform are louder than ever. ------ Double Jeopardy is presented by Ken Macdonald KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Tim Owen KC, as they break down the legal and political issues in Britain. From high-profile legal cases to the evolving state of British democracy, Double Jeopardy offers expert legal commentary on the most pressing topics in UK law, politics, and human rights. Ken Macdonald KC served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2003-2008, shaping modern prosecutorial policy and advocating for the rule of law. He is a former Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, a crossbench member of the House of Lords, and a leading writer, commentator and broadcaster on politics and the rule of law.  Tim Owen KC has been involved in many of the most significant public, criminal and human rights law cases over the past four decades. Both bring unparalleled experience from the frontline of Britain's legal and political landscape. If you like The Rest Is Politics, Talking Politics, Law Pod UK and Today in Focus, you'll love Double Jeopardy.

20 May 2025. Dubai just made headlines by announcing it will accept crypto payments for government services. But what does that actually mean for you and me? Today, we're answering all the crypto questions you were to shy to ask, with Samir Safar-Aly, the Co-Chair of Policy & Regulations at the MENA FinTech Association, & Carol Glynn of Conscious Finance Coaching. Meanwhile, Joe Biden’s stage five cancer diagnosis has caused shock – but is it unusual? And what is the prognosis for patients like him in 2025? Patient Steve Ashby and oncologist Dr Deborah Mukherjee are on call. And as research suggests many long-term couples to struggle to stay engaged with each other's chat, Dr Thoriya sheds some light on what's healthy... and when communication issues signal a bigger issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About Emeka: Emeka Alozie serves as a Principal at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), where he leads innovation and startup engagement across the Northwest Region. With over a decade of experience supporting emerging technologies from idea to Series A, Emeka brings a unique perspective on the intersection of defense, technology, entrepreneurship, and social impact. Before DIU, he was Director of Marketing at Transpose Platform VC and IntuitiveX, where he helped launch three FDA Breakthrough Devices. He also directed Seattle's Founder Institute chapter, supporting dozens of pre-seed startups. Beyond tech, Emeka is deeply involved in civic leadership and advocacy. He serves as Co-Chair of the Seattle Human Rights Commission and advises the Seattle Police Department on crisis intervention and community relations. He was instrumental in the passage of WA State HB-1946, improving mental health support for underserved communities. Emeka is also the founder of The Living Bread, a nonprofit uniting followers of Jesus Christ to build the Kingdom of God through community initiatives. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emeka-a Defense Innovation Unit: diu.mil

On this week’s episode Monique chats with two amazing guests – Specialist GP Dr Megan Thomas (she / they) and Clinical Psychologist Bianca Comfort (she / her) – about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAS). Dr Megan is a queer, disabled, neurodivergent doctor with lived experience of EDS, POTS, MCAS, and related conditions. She is a GP Specialist and one of the Founding Directors of Connected Health Alliance, an EDS CORE Network of Excellence and health promotion charity working to improve the lives of hypermobile humans through the provision of interdisciplinary healthcare, clinician education, and research. Megan is a passionate advocate of holistic, trauma-informed, person-centred care that is affirming for people of all neurotypes, identities, and experiences. Bianca is a Melbourne-based neurodivergent Clinical Psychologist and is the Director of Comfort Psychology, a telehealth practice focused on chronic illness and neurodivergence. She is also the Vice President of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and Co-Chair of the Australian EDS & HSD Network. Bianca's expertise lies in the intersection between neurodivergence and chronic illnesses such as EDS, POTS, and MCAS. Drawing from both her professional and lived experience, Bianca is a passionate advocate and educator. Monique, Megan, and Bianca cover: Megan and Bianca share what neurodivergence means to them, and their experiences as neurodivergent health practitioners with chronic illnesses. What are EDS, POTS, and MCAS, and how are these conditions diagnosed? Why do we see EDS, POTS, and MCAS commonly occurring together? How do these three conditions relate to Autism and ADHD? Factors to consider when managing multiple co-occurring conditions. The triple empathy problem. The types of supports people may need if they have these conditions. How to access support. Things we mentioned: The Beighton Score System for EDS and the Hakim 5 questionnaire for hypermobility can be found on the Ehlers-Danlos Society website. Mast Cell Mediator Release Syndrome Questionnaire. The EDS Society The Australian POTS foundation The Australian EDS and HSD Network The Australian Mastocytosis Society Studies on the overlap between EDS, Autism, and ADHD: Cederlöf et al., 2016; Dogan et al., 2011; Shiari et al., 2013; Csecs et al., 2020; Csecs et al., 2022. Research on “clinician associated trauma” experienced by patients with EDS - Halverson, Penwell, & Francomano, 2023. Find Bianca at her clinic, Comfort Psychology, and on Instagram @comfortpsychology. Find Megan through her website, Dr Megan Thomas, or her clinic, Connected Health Alliance, and on socials @drmeganthomas and @connectedhealthalliance. Got questions for us?? Come along to our LIVE Q&A event! Held online on 27th June (with replay available to all ticket holders). Grab a ticket here and submit your question! Enjoyed the episode and want to support us further? Join our Patreon community! Patreon subscribers receive ad-free episodes, basic episode transcripts from Season 4 onwards, access to a monthly live zoom hang out, 50% off our episode articles, plus bonus monthly content (depending on subscription tier). Check out our Patreon page to support us, as we aim to make quality mental health care information accessible to everyone: www.patreon.com/ndwomanpod. Want polished copies of our episodes in beautiful and readable pdf article format? Grab them here. Contact us at ndwomanpod@gmail.com, or visit our website: www.ndwomanpod.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keeping Teens Safe with Dr. Beth J. Sanborn In this insightful episode, we're joined by Dr. Beth J. Sanborn, School Safety Coordinator for Montgomery County, PA. Drawing on her extensive career in law enforcement and education, Dr. Sanborn shares practical guidance for recognizing and addressing signs of drug abuse and risky behaviors among teens. Key Takeaways: Insights from Dr. Sanborn's extensive background as a Patrol Officer, Juvenile Detective, and School Resource Officer. The critical role of communication between parents, educators, and community stakeholders. Early intervention strategies to identify and support teens in crisis. Highlights: Dr. Sanborn explains her innovative webinar, "Hidden, High & Hammered," which educates adults on recognizing concealed drug paraphernalia and alcohol products marketed towards youth. The importance of leveraging your School Resource Officer (SRO) as a trusted ally and resource in parenting, outlined in her book, The Missing Piece: Your School Resource Officer as an Ally in Parenting. About Dr. Beth J. Sanborn: Dr. Sanborn serves as Co-Chair for the Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth Citizens Advisory Committee, President of PASRO (Pennsylvania Association of School Resource Officers), and an instructor for NASRO (National Association of School Resource Officers). She holds advanced degrees in Criminal Justice and Public Administration. Connect with Dr. Sanborn: Website: www.bethjsanborn.com Book: The Missing Piece (Available on Amazon) Join us for practical strategies to empower and protect our teens.

Episode 101: Pro Bono This month on Calendar Call, Matt Berardino talks Pro Bono with Attorney Jenn Shukla, Director of Access to Justice Initiatives and Interim Director of DEI at the Connecticut Bar Association and Attorney Dan Brody, Co-Chair of the CBA's Pro Bono Committee. Matt, Attorney Shukla, and Attorney Brody discuss a number of topics including why do pro bono, pro bono obligations, potential MCLE credits for pro bono, and critical areas of need for pro bono. Other topics include opportunities available through the CBA, training for practitioners, concerns and issues, as well as many resources available. Rule 6.1 of Professional Conduct CTbar.org/volunteer

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guest Kevin Kilner, Chief Safety Officer, Beacon Mobility. Kevin serves as NSTA Safety Competition Committee and School Bus Safety Subcommittee Co-Chair, and he shares his professional background - how he started his journey in the school transportation field, and his experience at Beacon Mobility. Kevin and Curt then discuss the evolution of the International Safety Competition and Kevin's role as NSTA Safety Competition Committee Co-Chair. Kevin shares notable experiences from the 2024 Safety Competition and highlights key improvements planned for 2025, including the introduction of an online testing component. He also offers insights into the future of the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition and the ongoing efforts to expand the event. The conversation concludes with an overview of his role as Co-Chair of the School Bus Safety Subcommittee and a discussion of the committee's current initiatives. Become a podcast subscriber and don't miss an episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Vendor Partners should reach out to us to hear about our comprehensive advertising packages that will help you hit your target audience - school transportation professionals!Support the show

In this episode we are joined by Kevin Huang and Kimberley Wong of hua foundation. The conversation centers on the rise of anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights urgent concerns around community health, public health orders, and hate crimes. Kevin and Kimberley emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing diverse experiences and perspectives within Asian communities, and shifting community engagement and resource allocation towards racialized communities. Speakers also discuss the limitations of the model minority myth and the need to build intergenerational relations, while acknowledging the complexities of identity and power dynamics in community work. Resources: hua foundation: https://huafoundation.org/ Asian Community Convener Project: https://huafoundation.org/portfolio/acc/ Anti-Racism and Solidarities Resource Collection: http://solidarities.huafoundation.org The Choi Project: https://huafoundation.org/portfolio/seasonal-choi-guide/ Chinatown Cares Grocery Program: https://huafoundation.org/work/food-systems/chinatown-cares/ Chinatown Food Security Report: https://huafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Report_VancouverCTFoodSecurity.pdf Reorienting Our Trauma: https://huafoundation.org/portfolio/reorienting-our-trauma/ Bios: Kimberley Wong 黄壯慈 (they/them) Kimberley Wong | 黄壯慈 (they/them) is the Program Manager at hua foundation. In their role, Kimberley designs resources for anti-racism education, builds solidarity across racialized communities, and forges paths to access culturally-appropriate mental health care for youth facing barriers. They served as a Co-Chair of the City of Vancouver's Chinatown municipal advisory committee, were a founding member and Vice President of Chinatown Today, and were an elected member of the OneCity Vancouver Organizing Committee. Their work often mirrors their experiences moving through spaces as a queer, neurodivergent, and fifth generation Cantonese diasporic person, and though they draw on their knowledge from over a decade of navigating precarious work environments in the arts, culture, political, and equity sectors, Kimberley's work is also deepened by their love of being a lifelong crafter, a triathlete, and a descendant whose ancestors have long histories organizing for marginalized populations on unceded Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh land known colonially as Vancouver. Find them online @KimberleyLW. Kevin Huang 黃儀軒 (he/him) Kevin Huang 黃儀軒 (he/him) is the co-founder and executive director of hua foundation, an organization with the mission of strengthening the capacity among Asian diasporic youth, in solidarity with other communities, to challenge, change, and create systems for a more equitable and just future. His work has ranged from scaling culturally appropriate consumer-based conservation strategies, advancing municipal food policy to address inclusion and racial equity, to providing supports for youth from ethnocultural communities to reclaim their cultural identity on their own terms. Kevin currently serves on committees with Vancity Credit Union, Vancouver Foundation, and Metro Vancouver.

Marc Cox is joined by Breon Wells—Founder and CEO of The Daniel Initiative, policy advisor, national security expert, and Co-Chair of the Trade & Policy Committee at BABA—for a detailed analysis of the newly announced U.S.–UK trade framework. Wells explains how the agreement reduces car import tariffs, removes steel and aluminum restrictions, and lowers barriers for American beef and ethanol exports. They also discuss the deal's broader implications for future negotiations with China and India, and why some see it as both a step forward and a work in progress needing congressional approval.

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Listen now to the podcast from the Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), ICMA's dedicated forum advocating the interests of buy-side members, including asset managers, institutional investors, private banks, pension funds, and insurance companies, among others. Returning for this episode are industry experts, Bob Parker, former Chairman of AMIC and Senior Adviser to ICMA, alongside Massimiliano Castelli, PhD MSc, Managing Director and Head of Strategy & Advice at UBS Asset Management, who also serves as the Co-Chair of the AMIC Executive Committee. In this podcast, recorded on 7th May 2025, the team discussed: The evolving US tariff policy and how these policies may affect the economies of the US and its major trading partners. How might other Governments react? Whether the independence of the US Federal Reserve is under threat Implications for foreign demand for US Treasuries and whether the turmoil could persuade investors to increasingly shift allocations outside the US If you have questions or topics that you would like our guests to address in future episodes, please feel free to get in contact via email: AMIC@icmagroup.org. Learn more about AMIC: https://www.icmagroup.org/market-practice-and-regulatory-policy/asset-management/

Thinking about divorce but paralyzed by fear? In this episode, we dive deep into knowing when to stay, when to leave, and how to reclaim your strength if you're facing coercive control, financial manipulation, or emotional chaos. Family law expert Lois Liberman joins Erica from The Crazy Ex-Wives Club Podcast to break it all down.In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, I sit down with powerhouse divorce attorney Lois Liberman—who brings more than 30 years of wisdom, grit, and heart to one of life's most daunting crossroads: deciding whether to stay or leave. Lois shares her real-talk insights on navigating the emotional and financial maze of divorce, from spotting the signs of coercive control to reclaiming your power when fear tries to keep you stuck. 

In this powerful conversation, Anna Kilbride, Peer Leader and Co-Chair of our School Abuse Prevention Work Group shares her personal journey navigating special education and stepping into advocacy and prevention work. Joined by Amanda Steele and Amy Pedotto from EPIC Disability Advocacy, they break down IEPs, disability rights, and the importance of protecting students in and outside of the classroom. To learn more about EPIC Disability and Advocacy, visit https://epicdisability.org/

My guest this week is someone whose career path may not be linear, but it's been anything but boring.  Jason Chebib started out in some of London's top ad agencies, including Ogilvy, Publicis, J. Walter Thompson, and BBDO, where he worked alongside CMOs and future CMOs at brands like Shell, Unilever, Dyson, Mars, and Ford. Then came a pivot—from creating campaigns to teaching the science behind them. Jason traveled the world, training the next generation of marketers in what actually works when it comes to growing brands. Eventually, he jumped back into the deep end—this time client-side at Diageo. First in Amsterdam, working on global strategy for Johnnie Walker, and then in New York as Head of Planning for Diageo North America, where he shaped the future of brands like Smirnoff, Baileys, Guinness, and Captain Morgan. Now fully rooted in the U.S., Jason has worn many hats—from advising agencies to serving as Committee Chair of Agency Relations at the ANA and Co-Chair of the Marketing Society in New York. He brings the kind of perspective that only comes from being deep in the trenches: agency, client, strategy, research, and education. And while he's not one to chase titles, let's just say his next chapter is wide open—and any brand would be lucky to have him. I am proud to call him my friend, my confidant, my mentor: Jason Chebib. 

The Power of Storytelling is a special collaboration episode between Minorities in Publishing and the Restorative Works! Podcast. Through the power of storytelling, we aim to engage powerful leaders and activists in conversations around keeping hope in dire times; giving back power to communities; radical empathy; arts as means to tell real life stories, and the effects of genuine engagement in community resilience. Listen to critical storytellers and educators including Jennifer Coreas, Reginald Dwayne Betts, and Tiffany Yu, who have been foundational in bringing awareness to societal issues and community movements through storytelling and literacy. Tune in to hear these influential voices speak on the power of transforming stories into actionable change in the worlds of criminal justice, disability awareness, and publishing.  Participant Bios Jennifer Baker is an author, editor, writing instructor, and creator of the Minorities in Publishing podcast. She's been a recipient of NYSCA/NYFA and Queens Council on the Arts grants, a 2024 Axinn Writing Award, and was named the Publishers Weekly Star Watch SuperStar in 2019. She edited the short story anthology Everyday People: The Color of Life (2018) and is the author of Forgive Me Not (2023) a 2023 Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist, an NYPL 2023 Best Book for Teens, and 2023 Best of the Best by the BCALA.  Claire de Mézerville López is a licensed psychologist from UCR (Universidad de Costa Rica). She holds a Master in Education with an emphasis on cognitive development from ITESM (Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, México). She also has a Master of Science in Restorative Practices from the IIRP Graduate School. She is also an associate professor at Universidad de Costa Rica, and has experience as a therapist, researcher, and consultant. Claire has published papers on adolescence, restorative practices, resilience and educational psychology. Claire has worked with the IIRP since 2011. Currently, among other duties, serves as a liaison to Spanish-speaking communities and organizations in Latin America and elsewhere Reginald Dwayne Betts is a poet and lawyer. A 2021 MacArthur Fellow, he is the Executive Director of Freedom Reads, a not-for-profit organization that is radically transforming the access to literature in prisons through the installation of Freedom Libraries in prisons across this country. Betts has authored several books including the poetry collections Bastards of the Reagan Era and Felon. Jennifer Coreas is the coordinator and cofounder of the program Literacy for Reconciliation for ConTextos in El Salvador and Chicago. Her work extends from curriculum development and teaching to advocacy, training, and facilitation of dialogue. She has led the work and the vision for ConTextos's work in prisons and communities, accompanied authors in their journeys of self-discovery, and brought their stories to hundreds of teachers, psychologists, and social workers in professional development spaces. She has been recognized with numerous fellowships and scholarships including the Rocky Gooch Memorial Scholarship and the Esperanza Fellowship. She holds degrees from El Salvador in English as a second language and applied linguistics, and she received a master's degree in English from Middlebury College in 2018. Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride, the Founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, and the author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World. Her TED Talk, How to Help Employees with Disabilities Thrive, has over one million views.  She serves on the NIH National Advisory Board on Medical Rehabilitation Research and was a Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Sustainable Development Impact Summit. At the age of 9, Tiffany became disabled as a result of a car accident that also took the life of her father.