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The Trump administration continues to advance the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary are leading the initiative. Dr. Makary joins the Rundown to discuss the dangers of energy drinks and gummies containing opioid-like substances, efforts to remove dyes and chemicals from the nation's food, and how the FDA plans to update America's dietary guidelines. He also addresses some of the controversies surrounding HHS Secretary Kennedy and the MAHA movement. Violent crime has made headlines across the country, fueling public concern even as national statistics show a steady decline. Former U.S. Attorney and Executive Director of Right On Crime Brett Tolman joins the Rundown to explain how stronger border enforcement and deporting criminal illegal immigrants have helped reduce crime and argues that empowering law enforcement can further drive down violence across the country. Plus, commentary from Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee Youth Council, CJ Pearson. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of the Vital Health Podcast, host Duane Schulthess convenes three leading voices from the 2025 BIO International Convention - prominent physicians, innovators, and advocates shaping the future of drug development in the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Throughout this conversation, they examine policy impacts, clinical ramifications, and patient access challenges: Barbara McAneny: Former American Medical Association President; Co‑Chair, ONCare Alliance; CEO, New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, Ltd. Rafael Fonseca: Chief Innovation Officer & Getz Family Professor of Cancer, Mayo Clinic in Arizona Steve Potts: Chair, Drug Development Council, ICAN (International Cancer Advocacy Network) Key Topics: Pipeline Modality Shifts: Early‑stage developers are retooling small molecule programs into biologics, or abandoning follow‑on indications altogether to sidestep the IRA’s nine‑year exclusivity pill penalty. Clinical Trial Ecosystem: Independent and academic centers alike are seeing fewer small molecule trials, threatening orphan drug expansions and revenue streams that underwrite care. Oncology Practice Economics: Cuts to drug margins will jeopardize community practices, forcing difficult choices between patient treatment and financial survival. Patient Affordability & Copays: The cap on out‑of‑pocket oral drug costs versus the hidden burden of high copays and co‑insurance - and why eliminating them could raise premiums only modestly. PBM & Insurer Vertical Integration: Payers acquiring manufacturers and ownership of formularies are steering patients toward the highest‑rebate products at the expense of clinical judgment. Broader Systemic Ripples: From congested ERs due to unmanaged side effects to rural access collapse, plus the missed opportunity to cut PBM take‑rates instead of hampering innovation. Policy Fix Imperatives: Proposals include recalibrating exclusivity durations (extend small molecule to 13 years), automating rebate flows to CMS, and overhauling PBM incentives. This discussion covers the interplay between drug-pricing reform and the future of care, highlighting unintended consequences and pragmatic solutions. It’s essential listening for policymakers, payers, industry leaders, patient advocates, and every stakeholder invested in sustaining medical innovation and ensuring equitable patient access. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers, not the companies listed. Recorded on June 16, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most physician owners of concierge medicine practices do not have experience going through a practice sale or major partnership transaction -- here are some helpful and practical recommendations to consider. By Dana Jacoby and Gary Herschman[1] Over the last several years there has been a growing trend of consolidation and partnership transactions involving concierge medicine practices.[2] Download this article as a PDF LISTEN TO OUR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW (Podcast) The purpose of this article is both: (A) to educate concierge medicine physicians on why concierge medicine practices have been transacting with increasing frequency; and (B) to provide practical recommendations for owners of concierge medicine practices who are exploring the possibility of entering into such a transaction. Why Are There So Many Concierge Medicine Practice Transactions? We hope that these practical recommendations are helpful both: (i) if you decide to explore the universe of potential strategic options that may be available for your practice, and (ii) in the event that you decide to pursue a partnership transaction to achieve your long-term professional and financial goals and for your practice's long-term success. Citations and References [1] Dana Jacoby is the Founder and President/CEO of Vector Medical Group, a strategic healthcare consulting firm that advises concierge medicine practices across the country on improving operations and profitability, and the pros and cons of various strategic transactions. Dana's email is: djacoby@vectormedicalgroup.com. Gary Herschman, Esq. has been advising physicians on strategic positioning and major transactions for over 30 years and is the Co-Chair of the Health Care Transactions Group at the national healthcare firm of Baker Donelson. He represents many concierge medicine groups on growth strategies and strategic partnership and sale transactions. Gary's email is: gherschman@bakerdonelson.com [2] Concierge Medicine Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F [3] Hospitals cash in on a private equity-backed trend: Concierge physician care - ABC News Disclaimers: THIS SITE AND ANY OTHER CMT MANAGED OR OWNED WEB PROPERTY by Concierge Medicine Today, LLC (herein CMT) DOES NOT OFFER MEDICAL, FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR ON THIS SITE. The content is primarily designed for general informational purposes, targeting a healthcare professional audience. Any references, links, or interviews should not be construed as endorsements. CMT is not responsible for errors, omissions, statements, conduct, or claims related to guest posts, op-eds, podcasts, press releases, sponsored job listings, or advertised opportunities. Typically, CMT will strive to remove job listings that are older than four months, but this is not guaranteed. Always consult with reliable advisors before acting on the information you find here. By using our web properties, content, events, etc., in whole or in part, you agree to comply with the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy found here, releasing Concierge Medicine Today, LLC (CMT) from all liability. Additional terms may be applicable. CMT retains the right to remove any content, images, interviews, graphics, job listings, and similar materials at its discretion at any time, without notice and without liability. Thank you.
Host Ross Connolly welcomes in Alison Despathy updating lawsuits against the Global Warming Solutions Act and how it could impact Vermonters.Sofia Hamilton with Americans for Prosperity on efforts in New England to ban nicotine and tobacco products.Rachel Burgin, Deputy Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity, on efforts to make Vermont more affordable, and their statewide tour coming in August,and Lisa Linowes, Co-Chair at Energy and Wildlife Coalition, on the negative impacts of off-shore wind on wildlife, and the movement to stop the industrialization of our oceans.
Australia is extending its under-16s social media ban to YouTube. Legislation passed last year excluded blocking the video-sharing service, because of its role in education and children's entertainment. The ban covered Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. The co-chair of child online safety advocacy group, Before 16, Cecilia Robinson says YouTube is as big a part of social media as other platforms - and should have always been on the list. "YouTube, and specifically YouTube shorts, operate in the same way as TikTok does. So why they had an exemption in the first place is mind-boggling." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Since January 2025, the National Labor Relations Board has had only two sitting members—one less than necessary for a quorum. When it lacks a quorum, the Board can’t do things like resolve alleged unfair labor practices or rule on election-related objections. Seeing a policy gap, some states are moving to fill it. California, New York, and Massachusetts are all considering legislation that would transfer at least some of the inactive Board’s duties to state agencies. These bills have sparked a controversy about federal preemption and the role of states in regulating labor relations. Our panelists will flesh out the debates and explain where the debate is likely to go in the coming months.Featuring:Alexander T. MacDonald, Shareholder & Co-Chair of the Workplace Policy Institute, Littler Mendelson P.C.Prof. Benjamin I. Sachs, Kestnbaum Professor of Labor and Industry, Harvard Law School(Moderator) G. Roger King, Senior Labor and Employment Counsel, HR Policy Association
What if the future of broking isn't automation—it's craftsmanship?In this episode of Building Tomorrow's Insurer, host and Kanopi CEO Nigel Fellowes-Freeman sits down with John Warburton, CEO and Co-Founder of Konsileo and Co-Chair of InsurTech UK. From cutting his teeth in regional branch offices to building a tech-driven brokerage with a people-first model, John shares a refreshingly human take on the future of insurance.
Hello from the Esri UC25 in sunny San Diego! "Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast" gave us the opportunity to catch up with Seneca Holland, Geospatial Research Scientist & Instructor of Geospatial Science at the Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science located within Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She joined Tim Burch to share her role at the Institute and her new role as Co-Chair of the NSPS Education Committee. Lots of great insight to the role of a modern surveying and geospatial educator so buckle up and have a listen! https://surveyorsays.podbean.com/
Four of the country's largest primary health organisations are pooling their resources together in an effort to deliver more digital solutions. More than 500 general practices, supporting over two million patients fall under the umbrella of Pegasus, Pinnacle, Procare and Tu Ora Compass Health. Justine Thorpe is the Co-chair of the new innovation hub, Health Accelerator. She told Mike Hosking that the next thing they'll be looking at is AI scribe tools for GPs. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on The Natural Birth Podcast we have Debra Pascali-Bonaro, the globally renowned speaker, filmmaker, author, doula trainer and host of the Orgasmic Birth podcast, where she opens door to exploring love, intimacy, and pleasure in the transformative journeys of birth and parenting.Debra is a mother, grandmother, and a sought-after expert featured in parenting publications and media worldwide. She serves as Co-Chair of the International Childbirth Initiative and Chair of the International MotherBaby Childbirth Initiative, advocating for safe, respectful and equitable maternity care.A Lamaze International childbirth educator and DONA International birth and postpartum doula trainer, Debra directed the award-winning documentary Orgasmic Birth: The Best-Kept Secret and co-authored the book Orgasmic Birth: Your Guide to a Safe, Satisfying and Pleasurable Birth. She teaches online classes for parents and advanced workshops for doulas and midwives and also leads the transformative Eat Pray Doula Retreats in Bali each year with Midwife Robin Lim, inspiring doulas, midwives and birth professionals worldwide to support and embrace the power of birth.And today ladies and the 5% of gents listening to this poddy here is “The Orgasmic Birth Lady's” Birth Stories.Curious about Debra? Find her on instagram as @orgasmicbirthWant to work with Anna or join The Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship?Find Anna's Website, about her Mentorship & How to Work with Her, as well as all Links & Resources she mentions in the episode here: www.sacredbirthinternational.com/links-podcast
Tune in to our Thip Khao Talk to hear 7 INCREDIBLE stories of hope, recorded live in D.C. These stories will inspire you to draw on the strength and wisdom of your ancestors, remember the importance of your perseverance, and fill your heart with the energy to remain in the fight for peace. Listen wherever you find your podcasts to THIP KHAO TALK! Legacies of War needs your help. We need to reach our goal of $25K by August first to keep our doors open through the end of the year. Would you support our critical programming by donating $5 today? Visit LEGACIESOFWAR.ORG to donate.Thank you to our storytellers for your courage, your work, and your support:-Jessica Pearce Rotondi, Author, Chair of Legacies Library-Aleena Inthaly, Lao Food Movement-Chantal Coudoux, Associate Director, Success Stories Program-Dat Duthinh, Peace activist, FCNL-Brittney Sooksengdao, Architectural designer-Susan Hammond, Founder and ED, War Legacies Project, Co-Chair, War Legacies Working Group-Balasubramaniam Murali, Legacies of War Board Member, Senior Advisor, UN-The wonderful team at FCNL for hosting this event: Stephen Donahoe, Ursala Knudsen-Latta, Sarah Johnson, and Jackson Malkus-Little Hat Coffee for catering delicious drinks and pastriesSee you for the next Evening of Hope?
The Water Colors team is honored to have Pat Hartman join us for an interview in this week’s episode! Our Livebearer Month would not be complete without the contribution of Pat, who is one of the most accomplished aquarists we’ve had the pleasure to sit down with. Pat Hartman has been keeping fish for about 50 years. Although not a founding member, he has been a member of the Southwestern Michigan Aquarium Society (SWMAS) in Kalamazoo, MI since early 1979, and is active with the Grand Valley Aquarium Club (GVAC) in Grand Rapids, MI. In the early 1980's he developed a special interest in livebearing fishes and rapidly became involved with the American Livebearer Association (ALA) where he served in various capacities including Chairman. Pat has been involved in almost every aspect of the ALA, having won several major Show Awards at the ALA Conventions, participates in the Species Maintenance Program, serves as auctioneer, and has successfully bred over 180 species of livebearers in the ALA Breeder's Award Program. Pat was also instrumental in the formation of the ALA Vern Parish Fund (VPF) where he continues as Co-Chairman. He is Co-Chair of the ALA Graduate Student Poster Session (GPS). Today he specializes almost exclusively in wild species of livebearers. Pat was honored by being named “Fellow of the ALA” in 2006. Pat is also active with the North American Goodeid Working Group (NAGWG) and finally made his first trip to Mexico in Nov 2014 for the 4th International Symposium on Viviparous Fishes, along with the GWG Meeting, visit to the Fish Ark, and Collecting Goodeids in the Wild. He made his second trip to Mexico in February 2017 as a part of the first ever NAGWG Goodeid Study Tour, and a third trip to Guadalajara as an invited Speaker at the GWG 2 nd International Convention. He became Chairman of the NAGWG in 2022. Goodeid Working Group https://www.goodeidworkinggroup.com/ American Livebearer Association https://www.livebearers.org/ Vern Parish Fund https://www.livebearers.org/research/vern-parish-fund Langhammer Fund for Conservation https://www.livebearers.org/research/langhammer-fund Join the discussion on the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/ Enjoying the show? Support the gallery by shopping aquarium plants, merch, equipment, and more! https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/ Looking for more content? Become a YouTube member for exclusive access to behind the scenes livestreams! https://www.youtube.com/@watercolorsaquariumgallery
This week's guest is Doug Wilmore, the Co-Chair and CEO of World Tree, where he leads one of the most innovative models in regenerative agriculture and climate-focused investing. World Tree combines agroforestry and sustainable timber practices to sequester carbon, protect native ecosystems, and generate long-term returns for investors, all while scaling a $300M+ asset base through community-first capital raises. Prior to World Tree, Doug drove the turnaround of a research pathology lab, increasing revenue by over 2,000% and leading it to a successful exit. His leadership spans both private and public sectors, including roles as City Manager for multiple California cities and Chief Administrative Officer of Salt Lake County, Utah, where S&P recognized his work as one of the most impactful public finance stories of the 2008 recession. Doug is known for combining mission-driven leadership with operational excellence, building organizations that drive both profit and impact. Website: https://worldtree.eco/ Company LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/world-tree-technologies-inc LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/doug-willmore Follow Digital Niche Agency on Socials for Up To Date Marketing Expertise and Insights: Facebook: / digitalnicheagency Linkedin: / digitalnicheagency Instagram: DNA - Digital Niche Agency @digitalnicheagency Twitter: / dnagency_ca YouTube: / @digitalnicheagency
The Premiers and Prime Minister met this week, along with Indigenous leaders, with talk aimed at staying cooperative and getting things done. But will the consensus end once projects actually get chosen ? Amanda Lang speaks with Perrin Beatty, Co-Chair of the Expert Panel on Canada-U.S. Relations and former CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
This episode of Money Tales is about the balancing act between time and money. Our guest, Lauren DiCerbo, watched her mom pause a career to raise kids—then start over as a temp to rebuild it. That experience shaped Lauren's approach when she faced the same fork in the road as a new mom during the pandemic. Instead of choosing between work and parenting, she built a consulting business that values flexibility over income. Lauren DiCerbo is the founder of Magenta Mountain, a consulting practice focused on fractional investor relations for fund managers and strategic operations for founders. She brings a thoughtful and pragmatic lens to her work, shaped by a career spanning alternative investments, institutional asset management, and early-stage fund operations. Lauren began her career in finance at a fund of funds investing in hedge funds and private equity, giving her foundational exposure to a wide range of managers, strategies, and investor expectations. Most recently, she served as Head of Investor Relations at a quantitative global equities fund, where she was a strategic partner to clients including family offices, foundations, pensions, and other institutional investors. She works with emerging and established managers across private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds—bringing a cross-functional perspective to investor relations and fund infrastructure. Earlier in her career, Lauren held client service and human resources roles at global firms, deepening her understanding of how organizations scale and operate effectively. Motivated by the challenge of building clarity, efficiency, and long-term relationships, she enjoys partnering with funds and founders to drive operational and strategic decision-making that enables growth. Lauren holds a BS in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University and currently serves as Co-Chair of 100 Women in Finance, Northern California—where she leads programming and community-building for women in the financial sector. Lauren lives in the Bay Area and enjoys hiking in the redwoods with her family.
https://www.scottstirrett.com/about My mission is to help people reach their full potential. As the Founder and CEO of Venture for Canada (VFC), I've spent the past decade building a national movement that equips early-career professionals with the skills, networks, and mindset needed to thrive in an uncertain economy. Since launching VFC in 2013, I've supported over 10,000 young people in launching their careers and raised more than $80 million to expand entrepreneurial opportunities across Canada. Our impact has been made possible through collaborations with Employment and Social Development Canada, RBC Foundation, TD Bank, Scotiabank, and leading Canadian foundations. I'm also the author of The Uncertainty Advantage, a practical guide for young professionals navigating today's unpredictable global economy. The book is endorsed by leaders including Andrew Yang, Stephen Poloz, Amanda Lang, Eric Ries, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, and Michele Romanow. It draws on my experience scaling VFC and emphasizes the importance of adaptability, entrepreneurial thinking, and lifelong learning in the future of work. Before founding VFC, I worked at Goldman Sachs in New York City. I'm a graduate of Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service and have been fortunate to be recognized as a TELUS LGBTQ Innovator of the Year, a Young Impact Leader by Future of Good, a Globe and Mail Changemaker, an Action Canada Fellow, and an Ashoka Fellow. I grew up in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia—a place that continues to shape how I think about community and opportunity. My commentary has appeared in outlets such as The Washington Post, Forbes, The Globe and Mail, CBC News Network, and BNN Bloomberg. I currently serve as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights and sit on the Board of the Speech and Debate Canada Foundation. The Uncertainty Advantage AI is upending industries, career paths are unpredictable, and instability is the only certainty. The old playbook is obsolete. The good news? Uncertainty isn't a problem — it's your greatest advantage. In The Uncertainty Advantage, Scott Stirrett challenges the myths that hold young professionals back. Packed with practical tools, research-backed insights, and hard-won wisdom, The Uncertainty Advantage is your roadmap to not just surviving change but using it to build a career and life on your own terms. In this book you will learn how to: Make confident career decisions even when you don't have a clear roadmap. Build future-proof, adaptable skills that help you thrive in a constantly changing job market. Manage anxiety and overwhelm with tools like self-compassion, reflection, and mindfulness. Take meaningful risks without burning out — and grow stronger through uncertainty.
Lisa Kilde , Co-Chair of Loco Daze, sits down with Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness live at the HiHo Tavern in Dilworth with more information about Loco Daze.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ciaran Cuffe, Co-Chair of the European Green Party and Tom Philips, Planning Consultant and Adjunct Associate Professor of Architecture and Planning at UCD
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Explore how Lambda Legal is fighting for the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people here: https://lambdalegal.org/ Get the latest updates on LGBTQ+ legal battles, victories, and insights from the Lambda Legal Blog: Blog Posts Archive - Lambda Legal Learn more about the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association here: The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association | Attorneys & Lawyers Join thousands of legal professionals, students, and advocates at the 2025 Lavender Law Conference: The 2025 Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair Follow the legal response to anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders with the LGBTQ+ Bar's EO Litigation Tracker: Trump Anti-LGBTQ+ Executive Order Litigation Tracker - The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association Read the LGBTQ+ Bar's Bench Guide here: LGBTQ+ Inclusion From the Bench: A Best Practices Guide for Judges - The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association Bios: Whit Washington, Esq. (They/Them) is the Eileen A. Ryan Senior Attorney for the Nonbinary and Transgender Rights Project at Lambda Legal. Prior to joining Lambda Legal, Whit advocated on behalf of incarcerated people in the United States with a particular focus on the needs of incarcerated trans people. Whit was able to prioritize the rights of transgender incarcerated people through their Equal Justice Works Fellowship, their time with the Prison and Reentry Legal Services at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, and as a staff attorney for the Miss Major and Alexander Lee TGIJP Black Trans Cultural Center. Since joining Lambda Legal in December 2024, Whit has co-authored two amicus briefs and has been active in Lambda Legal's state policy work. Whit's achievements have earned them recognition from the DC Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs, which honored them with the "40 Under 40: Queer Women of Washington" award in 2019; and the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, which honored them as the 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 in 2025. Whit's work has been featured in the National LGBTQ Bar Association newsletter and Washington Lawyer Magazine, and their writing can be found on the Lambda Legal blog. In addition to their legal work, Whit is a board member of the National Trans Bar Association.Whit holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Johnston Center for Integrated Studies at the University of Redlands, a Juris Doctor from the American University Washington College of Law, and a Master of Arts in International Affairs from the American University School of International Service. Their commitment to justice and equity continues to guide their impactful legal career at Lambda Legal. Mari Nemec (she/her) serves as Advocacy Counsel at the National LGBTQ+ Bar (LGBTQ+ Bar), where she monitors and responds to policy and judicial issues impacting the LGBTQ+ legal community and facilitates many of the Bar's programmatic initiatives, including the LGBTQ+ Bar's Law Student Congress and the Judicial Nominations and Executive Appointments Committee. As Advocacy Counsel, she works to make the legal profession and our legal systems more accessible and equitable for the LGBTQ+ community in all of its diversity.Mari most recently joined the LGBTQ+ Bar in the summer of 2023, but her history with the organization goes back nearly a decade. She first joined the staff in the summer of 2017 as an intern, before serving as Manager of Public Affairs. In 2019, she left the LGBTQ+ Bar to attend law school, but remained involved in the organization's work by serving in Law Student Congress first as Secretary and then for two years as Co-Chair. While in law school, she also clerked in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, worked at Step Up to Justice, a local legal-aid organization in Tucson, Arizona, and served as a Congressional Intern to Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick. After graduating in 2022, Mari served as a Dorot Fellow at Alliance for Justice, preparing reports on federal judicial nominees and monitoring the federal courts.Mari received her J.D. from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law and her B.A. from the College of William and Mary. In her free time, Mari enjoys reading, hiking, trying new foods, and joyfully following the whims of her beloved blue heeler, Miss Matilda Fig. Laura J. Maechtlen is a member of Seyfarth Shaw's 7-member Executive Committee and the National Chair of the Labor and Employment Department. She also led the Firm's global belonging and inclusion work for more than a decade. Her practice is focused on counseling related to people analytics and EEO compliance, as well as employment litigation and includes the defense of class, collective and multi-plaintiff actions. Laura is a national leader on issues related to law firm management and inclusion in the legal industry, and has held a variety of leadership positions through which she has advocated for systemic improvement in the legal industry. She currently serves on the Board of the National Association for Women Lawyers, the Advisory Council for the Law Firm Anti-Racism Alliance, and the Board of the Center for Workplace Law. She is a previous Latina Commissioner for the Hispanic National Bar Association, past President of the National LGBT Bar Association and the California Minority Counsel Program, and served as a Fellow for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), among service to other organizations.Laura speaks and publishes regularly on a variety of employment law and litigation topics, and issues regarding innovation, management and inclusion in the legal profession, and has been quoted on those topics by Harvard Business Review, San Francisco Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Reuters, Vogue, The Daily Journal, Employment Law 360, and many others. The views and opinions expressed in this episode of the NAWL Podcast may or may not reflect those of NAWL, the hosts, or participants. Unless otherwise indicated, the hosts and participants are speaking for themselves personally, and not for any firm, employer, or any other organization. This podcast is for educational purposes only, and does not constitute and should not be considered legal advice.
In this podcast from the Asset Management and Investors Council (AMIC), recorded on 15th July 2025, Bob Parker and Massimiliano Castelli discussed: Highlights of the recently published UBS Annual Reserve Manager Survey New tariffs imposed by Trump and how it will evolve Growth and inflation The stability of bond market Equity markets showing strong recoveries 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/
Shiv interviews Andrew Weinberg, Founder, CEO & Co-Chair at Brightstar Capital Partners.On this episode, Andrew talks about transforming traditional private equity through an “invest and operate” or ”us and us” model. Learn how AI is becoming an integral value creation lever alongside traditional strategies and about practical examples of applying this technology to industries like auto auctions and roofing. Hear about the importance of preserving institutional memory, empowering teams, and balancing growth with operational discipline.
Jeremy is a Senior Associate / Senior Tailing Engineer at Thurber Engineering Ltd. in Calgary. He obtained his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg, South Africa, specializing in geotechnical engineering, hydraulic engineering and project management. Fifteen years of his career were spent working for the Fraser Alexander Group, an international specialist tailings contractor based in South Africa, in the fields of tailings design and operation, and solid and hazardous waste management. The next ten years were spent in environmental engineering consulting, environmental assessment, public accountability and sustainable development.Since 2008 Jeremy has worked in Calgary, Canada for Thurber Engineering. His focus has been on tailings and geotechnical engineering, serving as project director, multidisciplinary team leader, reviewer or primary report author of a number of tailings engineering projects in the Alberta Oil Sands, across Canada and elsewhere internationally. Jeremy has authored over 60 papers in tailings engineering and related fields. He was appointed an Associate of Thurber Engineering in 2013, and promoted to Senior Associate in 2015.Jeremy currently serves as Co-Chair of the Dam Integrity Advisory Committee (DIAC), convened by the Alberta Chamber of Resources.
Tech Productivity to AI to Cybersecurity to Sports Cars - Best of Tech 1st half 2025 - AZ TRT S06 EP12 (274) 7-6-2025 What We Learned This Week ChatGPT is an AI chatbot, developed by OpenAI, that can engage in human-like conversations Obvious Future is building Machine Learning (AI) programs to be used onsite for a business Oilstain Lab creates high end retro futuristic designer sports car - in EV models ACTRA - Cyber threats affect everyone from Gov't to business to private and growing Clips form podcasts focused on tech in the 1st Half of 2025 Notes: Segment 1: Tech Productivity - AZ TRT S06 EP06 (267) 3-23-2025 What We Learned This Week ChatGPT is an AI chatbot, developed by OpenAI, that can engage in human-like conversations ChatGPT can read docs, edit docs, answer Qs, and transcribe Elevenreader – app that turns any document into audio Google Drive – office suite of tools for spreadsheets, docs, powerpoints, & more Todoist – task management program Pocket – web research tool that saves & organizes links Guest: Denver Nowicz, President - Wealth For Lifehttp://wealthforlife.net/ Denver is an advisor with nearly 20 years experience working with clients in investments and insurance, designing retirement plans with a combo of both. He takes us through different strategies for clients to get the best allocations for their money over the long term. It is the Combo Strategy of both Offense and Defense, the synergy of the mix, not ‘All or Nothing'. Full Show: HERE Segment 2: Cybersecurity Response Plan w/ Frank Grimmelmann of ACTRA - AZ TRT S06 EP03 (264) 2-9-2025 What We Learned This Week ACTRA Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance Cyber threats affect everyone from Gov't to business to private and growing Companies need to be responsive with speed to be effective + share information of attacks ACTRA has members from both government and private sector ACTRA helped create a state cybersecurity response model that other states can use Guest: Frank Grimmelmann https://www.actraaz.org/actra/leadership President & CEO/Intelligence Liaison Officer Mr. Grimmelmann also serves as Co-Chair (together with Arizona's Chief Information Security Officer) for the Arizona Cybersecurity Team (‘ACT'), created through the Governor's Executive Order signed in March 2018. He also serves as a Founding Member of the National Leadership Group for the Information Sharing & Analysis Organization Standards Organization (‘ISAO SO') at the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA), created under the President's Executive Order 13691 in February 2015. As ACTRA's leader, Mr. Grimmelmann was invited as the first private sector representative in the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC) and served as its first private sector Executive Board representative from 2014-2019. He presently acts as ACTRA's designated private sector liaison to ACTRA's Key Agency and other non-Member Stakeholders. Full Show: HERE Segment 3: Futuristic EV Designer Sports Car w/ Nikita Bridan of Oilstainlab - AZ TRT S06 EP02 (263) 1-26-2025 What We Learned This Week Oilstain Lab creates high end retro futuristic designer sports car - in EV models EV Car Designers for Gearheads who hate EVs All the capabilities of a sports car, on a liteweight carbon fiber frame, + sound & an electric motor Inspired by the race cars of Italy & classic 1960s sports cars Guest: Nikita Bridan, Co-Founder, CEO Nikita Bridan is co-founder & chief executive officer of Oilstainlab. A car design strategist with 15 years of OEM and startup experience, Nikita has worked with world-renowned brands including Lyft, Cruise, GM, Toyota, Genesis, ONE, and more on electrification, platforms, and strategy. In 2019, Nikita co-founded Oilstainlab with his twin brother, Iliya, as an automotive design consultancy service and playground, and developed it into a boundary-pushing, custom vehicle manufacturer. Nikita lives his life as fast as the cars he builds, once being pulled over at 140mph in Arizona and getting off with a warning. Nikita earned bachelor's degrees in Transportation Design from the Istitudo Europeo di Design in Italy and the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, where he now serves as an instructor to the next generation of designers. Leading a New Generation of Automotive with Oilstainlab Co-Founder Nikita Bridan The future of automotive design is in the hands of twin brothers, Nikita and Iliya Bridan. The founders of Oilstainlab have turned heads worldwide with their automotive creations, most notably the Half-11, its half Porsche-half Formula 1 race car that pays homage to the golden age of motor racing. Full Show: HERE Segment 4 Machine Learning (AI) Onsite w/ Eddi Weinwurm of Obvious Future - AZ TRT S06 EP01 (262) 1-5-2025 What We Learned This Week Obvious Future is building Machine Learning (AI) programs to be used onsite for a business Corporate Data is too sensitive to be in the cloud / internet Business cannot use cloud AI programs like ChatGPT, Google Cloud, etc because of IP and privacy concerns Large Language Models are not necessary, have more data than needed, can have smaller AI programs tailored for business Guest: Eddi Weinwurm AI is top of mind for most enterprises…but most don't know the risks especially in the cloud. https://obviousfuture.com/# Eddi Weinwurm is a co-founder and CEO of Obvious Future an AI company with a new approach to keeping AI local and secure. Eddi Weinwurm has many years of experience in both the development of media management software and AI. As a visionary he formed the company to address critical enterprises in the growing AI market. ObviousFuture Resident AI: Faster, Safer, and Transforming Enterprise AI Eddi Weinwurm co-founder and CEO of ObviousFuture is on a mission to make AI safer and faster for enterprises. ObviousFuture, a trailblazer in secure and private AI solutions, will be unveiling a disruptive AI solution for the enterprise on December 18—Resident AI. This solution empowers enterprises to harness the full potential of AI while safeguarding their data locally, marking a critical evolution in the AI landscape. ObviousFuture's Resident AI operates entirely on-premise, solving a $500 billion market problem by addressing vulnerabilities like data privacy risks, compliance challenges, and vendor lock-ins. The company is focused on key sectors such as government, defense, surveillance, medical, and media. Early adopters, have achieved ROI within just two months of deployment of the Resident AI platform. 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Alex Spiro is a partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan and one of the most prominent trial lawyers in the United States. A Harvard Law School graduate, he serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Investigations, Government Enforcement & White Collar Defense Practice. Spiro has represented a wide range of high-profile clients—including Elon Musk and New York City Mayor Eric Adams—and has served as lead counsel in over 50 trials across federal and state courts. A former Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, he has also contributed to legal education as a faculty member of Harvard's Trial Advocacy Program, a lecturer at Harvard Law School, and Chairman of the Board for the Fair Punishment Project, a Harvard criminal justice initiative. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: Squarespace https://squarespace.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ LMNT Electrolytes https://drinklmnt.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Athletic Nicotine https://www.athleticnicotine.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter
Send us a textIn this episode, Ish shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in Cudahy, California, from navigating healthcare and seeking PrEP for HIV to experiencing homelessness and ultimately being diagnosed with HIV due to being denied PrEP at a young age. He discusses the stigma surrounding HIV, the importance of community support, and his advocacy work in raising awareness about HIV prevention and treatment. Ish emphasizes the need for open conversations about sexuality and health, and reflects on his personal growth and aspirations for the future.Ish is a commissioner at the Los Angeles County Commission on HIV. He is currently Co-Chair of the Consumers' Caucus. This episode was brought to you by The Los Angeles Family AIDS Network in collaboration with Reach LA.Support the showThis podcast is brought to you by the Los Angeles Family AIDS Network
Earlier this summer, Congress and USDA delivered desperately needed funding for specialty crop growers, including our potato farmers, through a $2.5 billion injection of federal support through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program and the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Joining us to break down this game-changing news are Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and Co-Chair of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, and Dean Gibson, NPC's Vice President of Legislative Affairs and an Idaho potato grower. They'll discuss the origins of this investment, the light-speed delivery of payments, and the immediate impact on farms. We'll also explore how these funds, which include investments in agricultural research, foreign market promotion, and pest and disease eradication, are crucial for the sustained competitiveness of the potato industry and reflect the evolving recognition of specialty crops in U.S. agricultural policy. Tune in to understand what this historic funding means for the future of your farm!This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.
Carrie Schochet is the Founder and CEO of Purple Squirrel Advisors, a boutique executive search firm specializing in senior-level placements for private equity and family businesses. Purple Squirrel Advisors is renowned for its personalized, "white glove" recruitment process, emphasizing cultural fit and long-term success in placements. Beyond her professional endeavors, Carrie founded CFO Next in 2013 to support transitioning senior financial executives through networking and resources. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Career Services Committee for Financial Executives International (FEI), advancing professional development for finance leaders. In this episode… Leaving behind a stable corporate career can be terrifying, especially when you're the primary breadwinner with a young family. Many professionals stay in roles that drain them because they fear the unknown or lack a clear path forward. What does it take to pivot from a high-pressure corporate role into a fulfilling entrepreneurial journey? Carrie Schochet, an experienced executive recruiter, faced this exact dilemma and chose to take control of her future. After an unsupportive return from maternity leave, Carrie left her job and moved her family to a new city, where she rebuilt her career from the ground up. She focused on serving small to midsize businesses, built strategic relationships within the private equity space, and launched CFO support groups to add value to her network. Carrie emphasizes the importance of authentic connection, value-driven leadership, and building a resilient team that can thrive through personal and economic challenges. Tune in to this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast as John Corcoran interviews Carrie Schochet, Founder and CEO of Purple Squirrel Advisors, about the nuances of executive search. Carrie delves into the significance of cultural alignment in hiring, the evolving dynamics of the talent market, and her firm's unique "white glove" approach to recruitment. The conversation also touches on remote work trends, building long-term client relationships, and Carrie's philanthropic efforts.
Jason Saltzman is an entrepreneur and thought leader dedicated to creating meaningful impact through innovation. As the founder of Relief, he's revolutionizing debt management, helping people regain control of their financial futures. Full Podcast Link: https://bit.ly/JasonSaltzmanPodcastEPWith two successful business exits, over a decade of mentoring startups at Techstars, and experience teaching entrepreneurship, Jason brings unmatched expertise in building and scaling transformative ventures. Jason's influence extends beyond business. He's been a contributing writer for Inc Magazine and Entrepreneur, sharing valuable insights with a global audience, and has represented the U.S. as a Speaker for the State Department, inspiring entrepreneurs around the world. Now, as Co-Chair of MIT's REAP program, he's shaping the future of entrepreneurial ecosystems.
On episode 259 of EHS On Tap, John Ho, Co-Chair of Cozen O'Connor's OSHA-Workplace Safety Practice, explains what OSHA's latest proposed changes could mean for EHS professionals.
Administrative law is in flux, nowhere more so than at the National Labor Relations Board. The Board has long made labor law (or “policy”) by issuing decisions and applying its own precedent. But in a recent oral argument at the Seventh Circuit, one member of the panel suggested that he didn’t want to hear about “Board law.” The judges, he said, could read the statute for themselves. That statement was controversial and thought-provoking. After last term’s blockbuster decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, courts are no longer supposed to defer to administrative agencies on legal questions. So does that mean Board law is dead? Or is the issue more complicated? Join our panelists as we dissect the issue.Featuring:Prof. Samuel Estreicher, Dwight D. Opperman Professor of Law Director, Center for Labor and Employment Law Co-Director, Institute of Judicial Administration, NYU School of LawAlexander T. MacDonald, Shareholder & Co-Chair of the Workplace Policy Institute, Littler Mendelson P.C.(Moderator) Karen Harned, President, Harned Strategies LLC
In hour 3, Mark is joined by Former US Senator for Missouri Jim Talent. Talent shares his thoughts on several foreign issues including Trump's meeting at the White House with Benjamin Netanyahu, Vladimir Putin not letting up on Ukraine, his thoughts on the Big Beautiful Bill, and more. He is then joined by Bill King, a former Opinion Columnist and Editorial Board Member at the House Chronicle and the current Co-Chair of the Forward Party of Texas. He discusses the tragic Texas flooding that has led to at least 90 deaths. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses the heartbreaking flash floods in Texas that have led to many death's. Mark is then joined by Missouri's 2nd District Congresswoman, Ann Wagner. Wagner discusses the Big Beautiful Bill passing both houses of Congress in time for President Trump to sign in on the Fourth of July. He is later joined by Randy Raley, a local legendary Radio DJ that is now announcing that he will seek the Democratic nomination for the US Congressional seat that is now held by Republican Mary Miller in Illinois. In hour 2, Mark is joined by 97.1 Chief Meteorologist Dave Murray who discusses how the Texas Flash Flooding got so bad so quickly. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is then joined by Don Lynch, a former Radio Station General Manager in Columbia, Missouri that now lives in Texas. He discusses what he is hearing about the horrific flash flood in Texas. To wrap the hour, KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano joins to discuss the Cardinals abysmal week of baseball. Do we know what they'll do at the trade deadline yet? In hour 3, Mark is joined by Former US Senator for Missouri Jim Talent. Talent shares his thoughts on several foreign issues including Trump's meeting at the White House with Benjamin Netanyahu, Vladimir Putin not letting up on Ukraine, his thoughts on the Big Beautiful Bill, and more. He is then joined by Bill King, a former Opinion Columnist and Editorial Board Member at the House Chronicle and the current Co-Chair of the Forward Party of Texas. He discusses the tragic Texas flooding that has led to at least 90 deaths. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
In this segment, Mark is joined by Bill King, a former Opinion Columnist and Editorial Board Member at the House Chronicle and the current Co-Chair of the Forward Party of Texas. He discusses the tragic Texas flooding that has led to at least 90 deaths.
“Krystal Clark vs. Huron Valley: The Mold, The Cover-Up, The Fight”For years, Krystal Clark has sounded the alarm about the life-threatening conditions inside Michigan's only women's prison. Black mold drips from the ceilings. The air is toxic. The walls themselves are crumbling. But instead of fixing the problem, officials tried to hide it—until now.In this episode, we break down the latest federal court ruling that exposes the truth about Huron Valley Correctional Facility. We'll unpack how Krystal's fight for survival has become a legal battle for every woman trapped inside. From the mold to the cover-up to the fight that's far from over — this is Krystal Clark vs. Huron Valley.***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. www.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/turningamomentintoamovement
Kim covers breaking political news for Kentucky, and shares the upcoming "Good Trouble Lives ON" mass mobilizations and protests for voting rights. She also has a great conversation with fellow progressive news collaborator, Bruce Maples of Forward Kentucky about the big news out of DC and what we should call the gut-punch to Kentucky that is the Trump MAGA budget reconciliation package.#ColonelsOfTruthNEWS OF THE WEAK:https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/politics-elections/2025/06/20/after-texas-doj-targets-kentuckys-state-tuitionINTERVIEW: Bruce Maples, Forward Kentuckyhttps://forwardky.com/CALL TO ACTION: Good Trouble Lives On!On July 17, the 5th anniversary of Congressman John Lewis's passing, we're taking action across the country to defend our democracy and carry forward his legacy of Good Trouble. Join us for a national day of nonviolent action as we rally, march, host teach-ins, press conferences, and vigils to demand that Congress fight back and protect our freedom to vote!Events are popping up all across the state, from Hazard to Shepherdsville, Frankfort to Beaver Dam, Lexington to Louisville. Find the closest one for you right here:https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/#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 - @progressky Instagram - @progress_ky Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/progressky.bsky.socialhttps://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 217 was produced by Parker Williams, Co-Chair, ProKY Coms CommitteeTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com
Trent England, Co-Chair of the Stop Ranked-Choice Voting Coalition. DISASTROUS ballot measure
REWIND EPISODE FROM THE LF&F ARCHIVES (Synopsis)- From sabotaged performances in rural North Carolina to besieged Drag Story Hour events in diverse urban neighborhoods, the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights is being fought on multiple fronts, with activists, artists, and journalists joining forces to resist a surge in anti-queer hostility and promote a culture of acceptance and inclusivity. Stay informed and engaged! Don't miss out on our captivating weekly episodes that dive deep into the heart of our economy, culture, and politics from the past to the present. Please hit the podcast subscribe button if you've yet to subscribe. [The following episode was released June 2023 - [Full Episode Notes on Patreon]Description: As Pride Month continues, we explore the activism of drag queens and trans individuals who bore the brunt of the violence during the Stonewall Riots of 1969 and are still targets of violence and vitriol today. State legislators, so far this year, have proposed and in some cases passed, hundreds of bills that seek to restrict drag culture and queer self-expression. Proud Boys have harassed and threatened Drag Story Hour events across the country, even in the diverse borough of Queens, NY. In this episode of The Laura Flanders Show's monthly feature, Meet the BIPOC Press, Laura and co-host Mitra Kalita (co-founder of URL Media) are joined from North Carolina by Naomi Dix, an influential drag artist whose show in rural Moore County was disrupted by a sabotage attack on an energy substation — an attack that left 45,000 households and businesses in the dark for five days in December 2022. We're also joined by reporter Sam Zachar, the producer of a two-part podcast series for Epicenter-NYC on NYC's Drag Story Hours — what they are, and what they're up against.“We never thought in a million years, especially drag artists of my generation, that we would have to be facing the same things and issues that our parents were telling us that they were having to face in the 50s and the 60s and the 70s and the 80s.” - Naomi Dix“What we're seeing is an overlapping of the identities that our communities represent, and the approach to how we combat these forces. It's really powerful when we can say the counter protestors outnumber those who don't want us here.” - Mitra Kalita“I think that Drag Story Hour as a whole gives us a great look and a microcosm of drag trans and queer worlds, because it represents how they're being attacked in terms of losing rights to exist safely, and the Proud Boys, specifically digging their heels into inflammatory, destructive and untruthful accusations against these communities.” - Sam ZacharGuests:• Naomi Dix, Drag Artist, Activist & Member of Durham NC BIPOC Operated House of Coxx; Co-Chair, Pride: Durham, NC www.naomidix.com• Sam Zachar, Reporter, Podcast Producer, Epicenter-NYC• S. Mitra Kalita Co-Founder, URL Media; Co-Founder, Epicenter-NYC Special Report- Power Grids Under Attack: The Threat is Domestic Terrorism – Not Drag Artists. Watch / Listen-Download - December 2022, an attack on two electrical substations in Moore County, North Carolina left 45,000 households and businesses without power for up to five days. It was the biggest domestic terrorist attack on the electricity grid in the U.S. Did the sabotage attack have anything to do with LGBTQ harassment or the drag performance scheduled that night? SAVE THE DATE July 16th 7pm EDT: Laura hosts an online conversation just for our donors. It's a chance to connect, ask questions, and hear what's coming up behind the scenes. Make a one off donation or become a sustaining member by making it monthly go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! RESOURCES:*Recommended book:“Mother Camp: Female Impersonators in America” by Esther Newton, About the Book(*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.)Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:• Laverne Cox, Sam Feder: Trans Lives Depend on Owning Our Stories Watch / Listen-Download Podcast • North Carolina: Courageous Conversations in a Climate of Fear Watch / Listen-Download Podcast • Imara Jones: Countering The Anti-Trans Hate Machine Watch / Listen-Download Podcast• F-Word, Laura Flanders' Commentary: Take Pride in Desire Listen-Download PodcastRelated Articles and Resources:• Why NYC Kids need storytellers in drag, by Samantha Zachar, Epicenter-NYC, Read Here and Listen to the 2 part Podcast series• How New York City fights the Proud Boys: by being prouder, by Samantha Zachar, Epicenter-NYC, Read Here and Listen- 2 part Podcast series• Not Even the Moore County Power Outages Could Stop Drag Queen Naomi Dix, by Kyle Ingram, Indyweek.com, Read Here• Drag Story Hour NYC Learn More Here• A Brief History of Drag Queen Story Hour by Sara Boboltz, Huffington Post, Read Here Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Gina Kim, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. 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Did you know that people living in arctic regions have some of the highest body burdens of toxic chemicals? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Pamela Miller, MS, Founder and Executive Director of Alaska Community Action on Toxics and Co-Chair of the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN). Miller discusses the unique food system, climate and environmental toxin challenges faced by those living in Alaska and the broader Arctic region.Related Websites: www.akaction
In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's frustration with the media questioning the success of the attack on Iran. Mark is then joined by Former Missouri State Senator John Lamping. Lamping discusses his thoughts on the questioning of success regarding the United State's attack on Iran. He is later joined by Michael Goodwin, a Columnist for the New York Post. He discusses Zohran Mamdani's big Democratic Primary win in the New York City Mayoral race. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. He is later joined by Missouri's 3rd District Congressman, Bob Onder. He discusses the success of the attack on Iran, the future of the Big Beautiful Bill, him just being named the Co-Chair of a House caucus that's opposed to abortion, and today's Planned Parenthood SCOTUS decision. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Scott Jennings, a CNN Political Contributor. Jennings discusses some of the latest trending political topics, his latest panel conversation on CNN, his experience in Israel during bombing conflict with Iran, and more. Mark is later joined by John Murawski, with Real Clear Investigations. They discuss his latest article titled, "During Pride Month, Public Libraries Become Centers for Queer Resistance." He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
In this segment, Mark is joined by Missouri's 3rd District Congressman, Bob Onder. He discusses the success of the attack on Iran, the future of the Big Beautiful Bill, him just being named the Co-Chair of a House caucus that's opposed to abortion, and today's Planned Parenthood SCOTUS decision.
In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. He is later joined by Missouri's 3rd District Congressman, Bob Onder. He discusses the success of the attack on Iran, the future of the Big Beautiful Bill, him just being named the Co-Chair of a House caucus that's opposed to abortion, and today's Planned Parenthood SCOTUS decision.
At today's NATO summit, President Trump devoted a great deal of his press conference to the US's strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. After a back and forth over a leaked Pentagon report suggesting the strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by months, Trump said it was preliminary and "inconclusive." Then he got another report by Israel's Atomic Energy Commission, saying the US attack on Fordow "destroyed the site's critical infrastructure." Iran itself also said the facilities were badly damaged. David Petraeus served as the Commander of Centcom and Director of the CIA and joins Christiane to discuss this all. Also on today's show: former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt, now Co-Chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations; former CDC epidemiologist Dr. Fiona Havers, who quit after actions by RFK Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just five months after being sworn in as president, Donald Trump has embroiled the U.S. in a shooting war in the Middle East, a trade war with our allies and neighbors, and a culture war with those who oppose his policies. Trump has deployed the National Guard and the U.S. Marines into the streets of a major American city over the objections of a mayor and a governor, and unleashed masked agents to snatch unsuspecting immigrants off the streets and ship them off to foreign prisons. This seemed like a good moment to check in with Rep. Becca Balint. Balint, D-Vt., was elected to Congress from Vermont in 2022 and is a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the Budget Committee. She serves on the Congressional Progressive Caucus as Vice Chair for New Members and as a Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. She spoke to me on Tuesday, June 24, from her congressional office in Washington D.C.
With the rise of all things AI, what effect is this having on trafficking and exploitation? To share more about this we invited Nancy Irizarry, Social Services Director for the Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services and Co-Chair for the Wisconsin Anti-Trafficking Consortium. Nancy provides an insightful analysis on what she believes are positives to AI utilization when it comes to identification and prevention of trafficking but also shares some of the chief ways it aids recruitment using deception and coercion for traffickers and abusers. She also shares about how crucial it is to bring survivors to the table and to be mindful about the unintended consequences ai can have on existing survivors' privacy and safety. If you'd like to have Nancy train your group on this topic - you can reach out to her via email: nancy.irizarry@dhs.wisconsin.gov
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
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