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What happens when you have a good job, mentors you trust, and a clear path forward — and you walk away anyway?Shlomo Ashkanazy (Co-Director, WashU JLIC) and Ami Yunger (COO, Mizrachi Canada) both built careers in the Israeli tech world before pressing pause to go on shlichut in North America. Neither choice was obvious. Neither was painless. And neither of them regrets it — mostly.In this conversation, they unpack the real calculus behind leaving stability for something harder to define. From their shared roots at Yeshivat HaKotel and OurCrowd, to navigating anti-Semitism on a college campus and in Toronto's streets, to Shlomo's gut-wrenching decision on Simchat Torah 2023 about whether to board a plane back to Israel — this episode doesn't stay on the surface.What we talk about:Why both of them credit OurCrowd — and its mission-driven culture — as the bridge between tech and shlichutThe nonlinear career path: real talk about professional anxiety, histadlus, and bitachonAmi on being COO of a Jewish nonprofit and why "COO" isn't just a fancy title for a shaliachShlomo on starting WashU JLIC from scratch — and what happened when 50 students showed up to his empty house on October 9th, 2023The anti-Semitism reality in Canada: bullets through shul windows, hiding event locations until 10 minutes before showtime, and how you maintain Zionist pride when it's being weaponized against youShlomo's still-unresolved guilt about not getting on a plane after October 7thThe 40-year test: how do you make a decision when the downside isn't catastrophic, but the stakes feel enormous?Guests:Shlomo Ashkanazy is Co-Director of JLIC at Washington University in St. Louis, which he and his wife founded as the inaugural couple. Ami Yunger is COO of Mizrachi Canada, where he supports the organization's growth across programming, operations, and community.
Revenge is as old as humanity itself. And new research shows that revenge functions in our brains like a type of addiction. This hour a look at revenge in politics, literature, and everyday life — and what it would mean if we treated revenge differently. GUESTS: James Kimmel Jr.: Lawyer, author, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, and the Founder and Co-Director of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Control Studies. His new book is The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction--and How to Overcome It Emily King: Visiting Assistant Professor of Writing and English at Washington and Lee University. She is author of Civil Vengeance: Literature, Culture, and Early Modern Revenge MUSIC FEATURED (in order): Il Trovatore: Anvil Chorus – Giuseppe Verdi, Budapest Festival Orchestra & Chorus The Payback – James Brown The Mariner’s Revenge Song – The Decemberists These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ – Nancy Sinatra Smile – Lily Allen no body, no crime - Taylor Swift Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show, which originally aired on November 5, 2025.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Mariana sits down with Andres Martinez, journalist, Co-Director of the Great Game Lab at Arizona State University, and author of the gripping new book, The Great Game: A Tale of Two Footballs and America's Quest to Conquer Global Sport. Together, they decode the massive forces driving soccer from the American fringes into the mainstream. From the explosive evolution of the tournament since 2024 to becoming a global blueprint for women's soccer, they break down how American capital is aggressively buying into and controlling historic European clubs, among others. They also look ahead to the expanded 48-team World Cup. What are the realistic odds for Mexico and the United States teams to survive the brutal new Round 32 and move beyond? Finally, they dive into a fascinating, high stakes human story unfolding on the U.S.-Mexico border, where scouts from both federations fiercely battle to recruit the next generation of dual-national stars.
Dr. Russell Swerdlow is a Neurologist & Co-Director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the University of Kansas Health System. Dr. Swerdlow joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Alzheimer's Disease awareness and treatment options. Join Ted and Steve every weekday on NewsTalk KZRG!!
We're at a pivotal moment in world geopolitics. Increasingly the masks and the gloves are both off - but it's not a binary choice any more between two sets of suits in slightly different coloured ties: now we have the right showing its true colours - and a chance for the progressive majority in this country to find its feet and lead us towards a genuinely thoughtful, emotionally literate, high-bandwidth politics that ditches the toxic tribalism and instead lays the ground for a future that could actually work. We're joined this week by Neal Lawson, co-founder and Executive Director of the progressive pressure group, Compass; and Rupert Read, Co-Director of the Climate Majority Project. Neal is a member of the Labour Party, and Rupert of the Green party and we came together to discuss the forthcoming by-election in Makerfield, where Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester is standing as a candidate, with a view to standing for leadership of the Labour Party if he wins. His main challenger is the Reform party led by Nigel Farage. The Greens are newly invigorated after their recent win in the Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester, so there has been a lot of conversation in progressive circles as to whether the Greens should step away to give Burnham a clear run. This seemed a good moment to have a vigorous conversation - to explore the possibilities and potential and the routes forward should Burnham win. CompassThe Climate Majority ProjectAndy Burnham in the Observer committing to PR Jamie Driscoll's post in The Canary - There's Nothing Pragmatic About Centrism The Fraud by Paul Holden —About Accidental Gods—We offer three strands all rooted in the same soil, drawing from the same river: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass Our next Open Gathering offered as part of our Accidental Gods Programme is 'WALKING THE PATH OF THE INNER WARRIOR' which will run on Sunday 28th June 2026 from 16:00 - 20:00 GMT - details are here. You don't have to be a member of Accidental Gods to come along - but if you are, all Gatherings are half price.If you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are hereManda and Louise both offer one-to-one Mentoring Calls. Manda is fully booked just now, but if you'd like to contact Louise, details are here.
Krissy Dilger of SRNA welcomed University of Washington neuroimmunologist Dr. Shuvro Roy for an open Q&A on transverse myelitis (TM). Dr. Roy explained how TM can be both a presentation and a diagnosis, with “idiopathic TM” used when extensive testing finds no underlying cause and noted that recurrence should prompt reevaluation for conditions like NMOSD, MOGAD, or neurosarcoidosis and consideration of preventive immunotherapy [00:06:16]. He addressed audience questions about lifestyle and rehabilitation topics including diet, metabolic health, exercise, sleep issues, and safe considerations around CBD or THC-containing gummies, and reviewed approaches to chronic pain, spasticity, physical therapy timelines, and spinal cord stimulation (including ArcX) [00:13:20]. Dr. Roy also discussed the current status of peptides and stem cells, highlighted emerging cell-based therapies like CAR-T, and answered a case question about a high MOG antibody titer and its diagnostic implications [00:24:53].Shuvro Roy, MD is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Washington, specializing in neuroimmunology, with a specific focus on multiple sclerosis (MS) and related neuroimmunologic disorders. He is Co-Director of the UW SRNA Center of Excellence for Rare Neuroimmune disorders. He is also a core teaching faculty member for the UW Medicine Multiple Sclerosis Center's fellowship program, contributing to clinical education and research initiatives like the ECHO MS program in collaboration with the National MS Society. Dr. Roy is actively engaged in projects aimed at improving access to care, addressing healthcare disparities, and enhancing patient safety for individuals living with MS and related conditions. He has co-authored recent research articles in medical journals on a variety of topics, including studies on stiff person syndrome, encephalomyelitis, MOG-antibody disorder, and multiple sclerosis treatment protocols. Dr. Roy is dedicated to helping his patients thrive amid challenging, lifelong neurological conditions.00:00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:01:24 What Is Transverse Myelitis00:03:30 Common Causes and Mechanisms00:06:16 Diagnosis Versus Presentation00:10:39 Monophasic or Recurrent00:13:20 Diet Do's and Don'ts00:17:25 Aging and Long-Term Health00:24:53 Peptides and Stem Cells00:33:07 Fatigue Sleep and CBD or THC-containing gummies00:37:58 Chronic Pain Options00:43:55 Physical Therapy Recovery00:47:56 Spinal Cord Stimulation ArcX00:51:46 Stopping Pregabalin Safely00:52:59 Trials and Rehab at Any Age00:56:00 MOG Titer and Diagnosis01:00:02 Closing
Dr Clare Richardson‑Barlow speaks to Dr Jiachen Shi about China's approach to just transition. Drawing on Jiachen's research, they discuss China's state‑led, “orderly transition” model, where renewable capacity is built before phasing down coal, and explore how national planning frameworks shape climate and energy policy. The episode also examines the integrative role of workers and trade unions within this transition system, as well as the achievements and challenges of ensuring a fair transition across regions and sectors. This project is funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation – Just Transition: Aktivitäten im internationalen Vergleich 2021-582-2. Visit the project webpage. This podcast episode was recorded remotely in March 2026. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available. About the speakers: Dr Clare Richardson-Barlow is a Lecturer in the Global Politics of China in the School of Politics and International Studies. She is also co-chair of the University of Leeds' Just Transition Taskforce and Co-Director of International in the School of Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds. Her research focuses on industrial decarbonisation and just transitions and China's role in these processes. Dr Jiachen Shi is a Lecturer in Management Consulting and HRM at Leeds University Business School and a member of the Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change (CERIC). Her research focuses on the role of the state in shaping economic and labour transitions, examining how climate and energy transition policies and labour institutions interact within national planning frameworks to shape China's approach to a just transition.
Dr Jiachen Shi speaks to Dr Clare Richardson‑Barlow about Malaysia's evolving approach to a just energy transition. In this episode, they discuss how Malaysia frames its energy transition through economic growth and the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), and examine why labour voices - particularly trade unions - remain limited in shaping policy. The conversation highlights emerging opportunities, key institutional challenges, and what more inclusive worker participation would require as Malaysia moves toward a low‑carbon future. This project is funded by the Hans Böckler Foundation – Just Transition: Aktivitäten im internationalen Vergleich 2021-582-2. Visit the project webpage. This podcast episode was recorded remotely in March 2026. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available. About the speakers: Dr Jiachen Shi is a Lecturer in Management Consulting and HRM at Leeds University Business School and a member of the Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change (CERIC). Her research focuses on the role of the Chinese state in shaping economic and labour transitions, examining how climate and energy transition policies and labour institutions interact within national planning frameworks to shape China's approach to a just transition. Dr Clare Richardson-Barlow is a Lecturer in the Global Politics of China in the School of Politics and International Studies. She is also co-chair of the University of Leeds' Just Transition Taskforce and Co-Director of International in the School of Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds. Her research focuses on industrial decarbonisation and just transitions and China's role in these processes.
In the final weeks of the 2025-2026 term, the Supreme Court will issue over two dozen decisions in key cases. Before this final stretch, we return to ACS's Supreme Court Preview event to refresh our collective memories on those cases still outstanding and as an opportunity to reflect on what the term has yielded thus far.Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgHost: Valerie Nannery, Senior Director of Policy and ProgramGuest: Mark Joseph Stern, Senior Writer, Slate MagazineGuest: Carlos A. Ball, Distinguished Professor of Law and Judge Frederick Lacey Scholar, Rutgers Law SchoolGuest: Alexis Hoag-Fordjour, David Dinkins '56 Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center for Criminal Justice, Brooklyn Law SchoolGuest: Pamela S. Karlan, Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Professor of Public Interest Law and Co-Director of the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic, Stanford Law SchoolGuest: Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia, Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar, Director of the Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic, and Clinical Professor of Law, Penn State Dickinson LawLink: ACS National Supreme Court Preview 2025-2026Link: Supreme Court Term in Review, Georgetown Law on July 1Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law PodcastEmail the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.orgFollow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | LinkedIn | YouTube-----------------Broken Law: About the law, who it serves, and who it doesn't.-----------------Production House: Flint Stone MediaCopyright of American Constitution Society 2025.
What does good care actually look like for adults living with sickle cell disease?In this episode of our What Good Care Looks Like for Adults with Sickle Cell series, lifespan sickle cell expert Dr. Julie Kanter focuses on navigating treatment options and disease modifiers. Dr. Kanter breaks down the most prominent medications and therapies available today, including hydroxyurea, crizanlizumab, L-glutamine, and blood transfusions, explaining how patients and providers can work together to personalize care and find the best treatment path.Dr. Julie Kanter is the Co-Director of the Lifespan Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and President of the National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers (NASCC).This episode is part of Sickle Cell 101's Care and Treatment 101 Educational Initiative, a community resource dedicated to making care information accessible and actionable for the sickle cell community.Thank you to our Care and Treatment 101 sponsors: Vertex, Chiesi, Pfizer, and Medunik.
What does good care actually look like for adults living with sickle cell disease?In this episode of our What Good Care Looks Like for Adults with Sickle Cell series, lifespan sickle cell expert Dr. Julie Kanter focuses on the evolving landscape of sickle cell research and data collection. Dr. Kanter walks through the latest drug development approaches, such as fetal hemoglobin induction and reducing cell adhesion, while highlighting why safe data sharing through national registries is absolutely essential to advancing personalized treatments for the community.Dr. Julie Kanter is the Co-Director of the Lifespan Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and President of the National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers (NASCC).This episode is part of Sickle Cell 101's Research 101 Educational Initiative, a community resource dedicated to making care information accessible and actionable for the sickle cell community.Thank you to our Research 101 sponsors: Agios, Pfizer, and Beam Therapeutics.
Guest: Dr. Filipa Simões is a Group Leader at the University of Oxford and Co-Director of the Oxford Organoid Hub. She discusses how macrophages shape heart development, repair, and regeneration, and how cellular crosstalk within the cardiac niche influences tissue outcomes after injury. Using zebrafish models, stem cell–derived cardiac organoids, and spatial genomics approaches, she explores the molecular signals that govern macrophage identity and function, with the goal of uncovering new strategies to promote cardiac regeneration and limit fibrosis. Featured Products and Resources: Join us at ISSCR and discover the breakthroughs and technologies you can take straight back to your lab. Enter to win 350 US dollars or equivalent towards refreshments to fuel your next journal club. The Stem Cell Science Round Up iPSC Therapy for Heart Failure – Engineered heart muscle grafts derived from iPSCs increased heart wall thickness and improved cardiac function in patients with heart failure. Inflammatory Memory in HSCs – A distinct human HSC subset retains inflammatory memory, influencing blood production, aging, and disease risk. Organoid-Mediated Vision Recovery – Transplanted human retinal organoids partially restored vision after complete optic nerve transection in rats. Improving HSPC Gene Therapy – A new selection strategy enriches precisely edited hematopoietic stem cells while reducing unwanted genomic alterations. Photo Reference: Courtesy of Filipa Simões. Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe
Today on the podcast, Gail Eichenthal is joined by leaders at the intersection of Arts & Health to celebrate LA Opera's partnerships and impact as we as we reflect on 5 years of LA County Arts and Health Week Summits. Listen in to conversations covering our 5th annual Summit's Core Themes. From Research to Practice with Sunil Iyengar of the NEA; Five Years of Progress with Kristin Sakoda, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture; and Advocacy Across Sectors with Co-Director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab Dr. Nisha Sajnani. Then, we'll hear from LA Opera Connects Vice-President Dr. Andréa Fuentes as we look the future of caring for our communities through the arts. LAOpera.org/Summit Arts.gov/Impact/Research LACountyArts.org JameelArtsHealthLab.org
Dr. Aleksandra Pikula is quadruple board-certified in Medicine, Neurology, Vascular Neurology, and Lifestyle Medicine… with Neurology and Vascular Neurology Fellowship and postdoctoral training at Boston University, Harvard University, and the Framingham Heart Study.Dr. Pikula holds a status of an Associate Professor of Medicine, a Clinician-Investigator, and Co-Director of the Women's Neurology Fellowship Program at the University of Toronto.Since 2023, she had been appointed as the Inaugural Jay & Sari Sonshine Chair in Stroke Prevention and Cerebrovascular Brain Health at the University of Toronto, University Health Network, and Krembil Brain Institute… and serves as the founding director of the Jay and Sari Sonshine Centre at UHN.Her clinical and research focus is on stroke prevention and outcomes in younger adults, particularly emphasizing women's brain health during midlife. Dr. Pikula advocates for a holistic approach to brain care, targeting stroke and dementia prevention through evidence-based lifestyle medicine programs.Plant-Based Canada was also privileged to feature her as a speaker for our 2026 Conference, where she discussed plant-forward nutrition for the brain across the lifespan. That talk will be available to participants for three months.RESOURCES Through HER Prism Facebook Instagram Linkedin Framingham Heart Study Jay and Sari Sonshine Centre Women's Neurology Fellowship Program at the U of T Support the show
Defence Minister Chris Penk recently tabled New Zealand's nuclear free stance for debate, when he suggested it could be a topic New Zealand should look into. In an interview with Newstalk ZB's Heather du Plessis-Allan, however, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon denied that the country's stance would change any time soon. While du Plessis-Allan asked about the military applications of nuclear technology, she also mentioned the potential benefits of nuclear energy. It's an important question, especially as New Zealanders see rising energy prices and seek to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. To discuss the benefits of nuclear energy and how it compares to our current energy infrastructure in New Zealand, News Director Castor spoke to Associate Professor at the University of Auckland and co-director at the Geothermal Institute, Sadio Zarrouk.
James Tunney, LLM, is an Irish barrister and author of The Mystery of the Trapped Light: Mystical Thoughts in the Dark Age of Scientism plus The Mystical Accord: Sutras to Suit Our Times, Lines for Spiritual Evolution; also TechBondAge: Slavery of the Human Spirit, Human Entrance to Transhumanism: Machine Merger and the End of Humanity, and AI-Govnerveance: Care and Possession in Dustopia. His most recent book is Trotsky vs Jesus: Battle of the AI-Millennium. His website is https://www.jamestunney.com/ James explores the concept of theological anthropology — the understanding of human nature derived from beliefs about God — and its implications for Christianity and the modern world. He discusses the significance of the incarnation of Jesus Christ, arguing that it affirms the dignity of the human body and offers a spiritual framework for understanding suffering, morality, and human purpose. Tunney also examines contemporary challenges such as transhumanism, artificial intelligence, and secularization, suggesting that traditional theological perspectives may provide insight into humanity's future. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:47 Defining theological anthropology 00:07:36 Humanity created in the image of God 00:15:36 The incarnation and the dignity of the human body 00:20:38 AI, transhumanism, and the future challenge to humanity 00:28:30 The civilizational significance of the event of Golgotha 00:35:00 Reason, theology, and moral philosophy 00:44:15 Secularization and the historical struggle over religion 00:58:38 Spiritual awakening, virtue, and the social role of religion 01:19:40 Conclusion New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He is Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science. (Recorded on Thursday, March 5, 2026) For a complete, updated list with links to all of our videos, see https://newthinkingallowed.com/Listings.htm. Check out the New Thinking Allowed Foundation website at http://www.newthinkingallowed.org. There you will find our incredible, searchable database as well as opportunities to shop and to support our video productions – plus, this is where people can subscribe to our FREE, weekly Newsletter and can download a FREE .pdf copy of our quarterly magazine. To order high-quality, printed copies of our quarterly magazine: NTA-Magazine.MagCloud.com Check out New Thinking Allowed’s AI chatbot. You can create a free account at awakin.ai/open/jeffreymishlove. When you enter the space, you will see that our chatbot is one of several you can interact with. While it is still a work in progress, it has been trained on 1,600 NTA transcripts. It can provide intelligent answers about the contents of our interviews. It’s almost like having a conversation with Jeffrey Mishlove. If you would like to join our team of volunteers, helping to promote the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel on social media, editing and translating videos, creating short video trailers based on our interviews, helping to upgrade our website, or contributing in other ways (we may not even have thought of), please send an email to friends@newthinkingallowed.com. To download and listen to audio versions of the New Thinking Allowed videos, please visit our new podcast at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-thinking-allowed-audio-podcast/id1435178031. Download and read Jeffrey Mishlove’s Grand Prize essay in the Bigelow Institute competition, Beyond the Brain: The Survival of Human Consciousness After Permanent Bodily Death, go to https://www.bigelowinstitute.org/docs/1st.pdf. You can help support our video productions while enjoying a good book. To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: Is There Life After Death? click on https://amzn.to/3LzLA7Y (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) To order the second book in the New Thinking Allowed Dialogues series, Russell Targ: Ninety Years of ESP, Remote Viewing, and Timeless Awareness, go to https://amzn.to/4aw2iyr To order a copy of New Thinking Allowed Dialogues: UFOs and UAP – Are We Really Alone?, go to https://amzn.to/3Y0VOVh To order a copy of Charles T. Tart: Seventy Years of Exploring Consciousness and Parapsychology, go to https://amzn.to/4oOUJLn To order Trotsky vs Jesus: Battle of the AI-Millennium by James Tunney, go to https://amzn.to/46v9Ylb To order AI Govnerveance: Care and Possession in Dustopia by James Tunney, go to https://amzn.to/3ZUeC8D
A novel and scientific approach to creating transformative social change—and the surprising ways that each of us can help make a real difference. Changing the world is difficult. One reason is that the most important problems, like climate change, racism, and poverty, are structural. They emerge from our collective practices: laws, economies, history, culture, norms, and built environments. The dilemma is that there is no way to make structural change without individual people making different—more structure-facing—decisions. In Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change (MIT Press, 2025) Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva, and Daniel Kelly show us how we can connect our personal choices to structural change and why individual choices matter, though not in the way people usually think. The authors paint a new picture of how social change happens, arguing that our most powerful personal choices are those that springboard us into working together with others—warehouse worker Chris Smalls's unionization at Amazon is one powerful example. Taking inspiration from the writer Bill McKibben, they stress how one “important thing an individual can do is be somewhat less of an individual.” Organized into three main parts, the book first diagnoses the problem of “either/or” thinking about social change, which stems from the false choice of making better personal choices or changing the system. Then it offers a different way to think about social change, anchored in a new picture of human nature emerging across the social sciences. Finally, the authors explore ways of putting this picture into practice. Neither a how-to manual nor an activist's guide, Somebody Should Do Something pairs stories with science (plus some jokes) to help readers recognize their own power, turning resignation about climate change and racial injustice into actions that transform the world. My guests today are Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva and Daniel Kelly. Michael is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at John Jay College and Professor of Philosophy at the Graduate Center, Cuny. Alex is Professor of Philosophy, Director of the California Center for Ethics and Policy, and Co-Director of the Digital Humanities Consortium at Cal Poly Pomona. Daniel is Professor of Philosophy at Purdue University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
A novel and scientific approach to creating transformative social change—and the surprising ways that each of us can help make a real difference. Changing the world is difficult. One reason is that the most important problems, like climate change, racism, and poverty, are structural. They emerge from our collective practices: laws, economies, history, culture, norms, and built environments. The dilemma is that there is no way to make structural change without individual people making different—more structure-facing—decisions. In Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change (MIT Press, 2025) Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva, and Daniel Kelly show us how we can connect our personal choices to structural change and why individual choices matter, though not in the way people usually think. The authors paint a new picture of how social change happens, arguing that our most powerful personal choices are those that springboard us into working together with others—warehouse worker Chris Smalls's unionization at Amazon is one powerful example. Taking inspiration from the writer Bill McKibben, they stress how one “important thing an individual can do is be somewhat less of an individual.” Organized into three main parts, the book first diagnoses the problem of “either/or” thinking about social change, which stems from the false choice of making better personal choices or changing the system. Then it offers a different way to think about social change, anchored in a new picture of human nature emerging across the social sciences. Finally, the authors explore ways of putting this picture into practice. Neither a how-to manual nor an activist's guide, Somebody Should Do Something pairs stories with science (plus some jokes) to help readers recognize their own power, turning resignation about climate change and racial injustice into actions that transform the world. My guests today are Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva and Daniel Kelly. Michael is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at John Jay College and Professor of Philosophy at the Graduate Center, Cuny. Alex is Professor of Philosophy, Director of the California Center for Ethics and Policy, and Co-Director of the Digital Humanities Consortium at Cal Poly Pomona. Daniel is Professor of Philosophy at Purdue University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory
A novel and scientific approach to creating transformative social change—and the surprising ways that each of us can help make a real difference. Changing the world is difficult. One reason is that the most important problems, like climate change, racism, and poverty, are structural. They emerge from our collective practices: laws, economies, history, culture, norms, and built environments. The dilemma is that there is no way to make structural change without individual people making different—more structure-facing—decisions. In Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change (MIT Press, 2025) Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva, and Daniel Kelly show us how we can connect our personal choices to structural change and why individual choices matter, though not in the way people usually think. The authors paint a new picture of how social change happens, arguing that our most powerful personal choices are those that springboard us into working together with others—warehouse worker Chris Smalls's unionization at Amazon is one powerful example. Taking inspiration from the writer Bill McKibben, they stress how one “important thing an individual can do is be somewhat less of an individual.” Organized into three main parts, the book first diagnoses the problem of “either/or” thinking about social change, which stems from the false choice of making better personal choices or changing the system. Then it offers a different way to think about social change, anchored in a new picture of human nature emerging across the social sciences. Finally, the authors explore ways of putting this picture into practice. Neither a how-to manual nor an activist's guide, Somebody Should Do Something pairs stories with science (plus some jokes) to help readers recognize their own power, turning resignation about climate change and racial injustice into actions that transform the world. My guests today are Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva and Daniel Kelly. Michael is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at John Jay College and Professor of Philosophy at the Graduate Center, Cuny. Alex is Professor of Philosophy, Director of the California Center for Ethics and Policy, and Co-Director of the Digital Humanities Consortium at Cal Poly Pomona. Daniel is Professor of Philosophy at Purdue University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
A novel and scientific approach to creating transformative social change—and the surprising ways that each of us can help make a real difference. Changing the world is difficult. One reason is that the most important problems, like climate change, racism, and poverty, are structural. They emerge from our collective practices: laws, economies, history, culture, norms, and built environments. The dilemma is that there is no way to make structural change without individual people making different—more structure-facing—decisions. In Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change (MIT Press, 2025) Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva, and Daniel Kelly show us how we can connect our personal choices to structural change and why individual choices matter, though not in the way people usually think. The authors paint a new picture of how social change happens, arguing that our most powerful personal choices are those that springboard us into working together with others—warehouse worker Chris Smalls's unionization at Amazon is one powerful example. Taking inspiration from the writer Bill McKibben, they stress how one “important thing an individual can do is be somewhat less of an individual.” Organized into three main parts, the book first diagnoses the problem of “either/or” thinking about social change, which stems from the false choice of making better personal choices or changing the system. Then it offers a different way to think about social change, anchored in a new picture of human nature emerging across the social sciences. Finally, the authors explore ways of putting this picture into practice. Neither a how-to manual nor an activist's guide, Somebody Should Do Something pairs stories with science (plus some jokes) to help readers recognize their own power, turning resignation about climate change and racial injustice into actions that transform the world. My guests today are Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva and Daniel Kelly. Michael is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at John Jay College and Professor of Philosophy at the Graduate Center, Cuny. Alex is Professor of Philosophy, Director of the California Center for Ethics and Policy, and Co-Director of the Digital Humanities Consortium at Cal Poly Pomona. Daniel is Professor of Philosophy at Purdue University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy
A novel and scientific approach to creating transformative social change—and the surprising ways that each of us can help make a real difference. Changing the world is difficult. One reason is that the most important problems, like climate change, racism, and poverty, are structural. They emerge from our collective practices: laws, economies, history, culture, norms, and built environments. The dilemma is that there is no way to make structural change without individual people making different—more structure-facing—decisions. In Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change (MIT Press, 2025) Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva, and Daniel Kelly show us how we can connect our personal choices to structural change and why individual choices matter, though not in the way people usually think. The authors paint a new picture of how social change happens, arguing that our most powerful personal choices are those that springboard us into working together with others—warehouse worker Chris Smalls's unionization at Amazon is one powerful example. Taking inspiration from the writer Bill McKibben, they stress how one “important thing an individual can do is be somewhat less of an individual.” Organized into three main parts, the book first diagnoses the problem of “either/or” thinking about social change, which stems from the false choice of making better personal choices or changing the system. Then it offers a different way to think about social change, anchored in a new picture of human nature emerging across the social sciences. Finally, the authors explore ways of putting this picture into practice. Neither a how-to manual nor an activist's guide, Somebody Should Do Something pairs stories with science (plus some jokes) to help readers recognize their own power, turning resignation about climate change and racial injustice into actions that transform the world. My guests today are Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva and Daniel Kelly. Michael is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at John Jay College and Professor of Philosophy at the Graduate Center, Cuny. Alex is Professor of Philosophy, Director of the California Center for Ethics and Policy, and Co-Director of the Digital Humanities Consortium at Cal Poly Pomona. Daniel is Professor of Philosophy at Purdue University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics
A novel and scientific approach to creating transformative social change—and the surprising ways that each of us can help make a real difference. Changing the world is difficult. One reason is that the most important problems, like climate change, racism, and poverty, are structural. They emerge from our collective practices: laws, economies, history, culture, norms, and built environments. The dilemma is that there is no way to make structural change without individual people making different—more structure-facing—decisions. In Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change (MIT Press, 2025) Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva, and Daniel Kelly show us how we can connect our personal choices to structural change and why individual choices matter, though not in the way people usually think. The authors paint a new picture of how social change happens, arguing that our most powerful personal choices are those that springboard us into working together with others—warehouse worker Chris Smalls's unionization at Amazon is one powerful example. Taking inspiration from the writer Bill McKibben, they stress how one “important thing an individual can do is be somewhat less of an individual.” Organized into three main parts, the book first diagnoses the problem of “either/or” thinking about social change, which stems from the false choice of making better personal choices or changing the system. Then it offers a different way to think about social change, anchored in a new picture of human nature emerging across the social sciences. Finally, the authors explore ways of putting this picture into practice. Neither a how-to manual nor an activist's guide, Somebody Should Do Something pairs stories with science (plus some jokes) to help readers recognize their own power, turning resignation about climate change and racial injustice into actions that transform the world. My guests today are Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva and Daniel Kelly. Michael is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at John Jay College and Professor of Philosophy at the Graduate Center, Cuny. Alex is Professor of Philosophy, Director of the California Center for Ethics and Policy, and Co-Director of the Digital Humanities Consortium at Cal Poly Pomona. Daniel is Professor of Philosophy at Purdue University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Subscribe now for ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content! What was Cold War liberalism? What is its lasting significance? Does it live on as a zombie ideology? In this episode, historians Daniel Bessner and Michael Brenes trace the origins of this powerful ideology to the 1930s and 40s. It soon reached the apogee of its influence, only to decline after the tragedy of Vietnam. As Americans today grapple with the disastrous consequences of decades of military adventurism, they might find some answers in Cold War liberalism, which shaped U.S. foreign policy as the country emerged from the Second World War a superpower. Daniel Bessner teaches history at the University of Washington and cohosts American Prestige podcast. Michael Brenes is Co-Director of the Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy and Lecturer in History at Yale University. Recommended reading: Cold War Liberalism: Power in a Time of Emergency edited by Daniel Bessner and Michael Brenes
From haunted houses and missing time, to music, folklore, and numerology, this episode covers a remarkable range of paranormal territory. Patrick welcomes Dr. Holly Hobbs, psychic medium and co-founder of the Candlelight Folklore Society, to discuss her work documenting extraordinary stories and the people who experience them. Together they explore the Haunted Castle House in Brumley, Missouri, the cultural power of ghost stories, the energetic role of music in séances, and why some of the most profound paranormal moments happen quietly in the dark, far from flashing gadgets and dramatic ghost hunts. Visit BigSeance.com/263 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Intro :00 Meet Dr. Holly Hobbs, who is a cultural researcher, psychic medium and numerologist, based in New Orleans. She received her PhD in Ethnomusicology from Tulane University, which informs her cultural research and work as the Co-Director of the production company, Candlelight Folklore Society, which she runs with her husband, the producer and filmmaker Randall Perez. As a medium, she is the director of Morning Glory Healing, a healing service that holds retreats throughout the US and Caribbean, teaching students to connect with their own spiritual abilities through mediumship training, yoga, and energy healing. As both a medium and a scientist, she is interested in the spaces where multidimensional worlds connect. You can learn more about Holly by visiting morninggloryhealing.com or candlelightfolkloresociety.com. :45 Steve and Judy Skinner's Haunted Castle House (aka the Brumley House) in Brumley, Missouri, and the story of how Patrick met Holly. 3:39 For past episodes about the Haunted Castle House, going back to 2020, check out Big Seance episodes 156 and 157. And check out Candlelight Folklore Society's new Brumely House mini doc. 4:15 "Fun fact: From a numerological perspective, people born in October are spiritual leaders." 6:10 "And from the minute that I walked into the house, there was this sense of timelessness that I come to recognize very quickly as the immediate sign of a haunted house for me." 7:49 Holly led a seance at the Castle House. She talks about the energy and vibration of that night and her seances. 9:57 "The best thing you can do to have a good seance is to laugh." 12:20 The energy of New Orleans and one of the best seances that Holly has ever attended. 12:35 Singing in seances. 13:47 Patrick recalls a story of leading investigations at the Belvoir Winery, where the lights on their gadgets blinked to the beat of the song they were singing. 15:05 "There's a reason why people sing in church. People understand, intuitively, that it gets your energy up closer to God, however you wish to define God." 17:12 The lore and stories of the Castle House. 17:27 Doppelgänger experiences, and Holly's very haunted house in New Orleans. 22:40 More Castle House experiences. 26:20 Holly, along with her TV and film producer husband Randall, started their own production company, the Candlelight Folklore Society. 27:25 Imagination, guiding teams, and opening yourself up to spirit. 30:24 Alters and granting permission to the Other Side. 34:38 Ethnomusicology in Holly's mediumship and her research. 36:04 Ethnomusicology is "basically the study of how people use music to understand their space in the world—how to navigate it, how to move through time and space using music." 39:18 Brazilian medium Sonia Rinaldi and her work in light and sound particles. 39:37 Music's role in Holly's seances. 40:41 "I use the same tracks of music over and over, because it's like you're wearing a groove in energetic reality. And that energetic reality that that groove is worn into then becomes very weighted, or energetically full of spiritual energy. It's like charging an object." 41:46 "There is something about lighting a candle." The cultural research of candlelight. 44:21 What about artificial or battery operated candles? 47:47 Dr. Holly Hobbs' most treasured possessions. 50:14 What's going on and where to find Holly! 53:11 Hold up! We have to talk about numerology and the hilariousness of this episode being episode 263! 55:30 Outro 1:00:16 Resources: morninggloryhealing.com candlelightfolkloresociety.com Candlelight Folklore Society (YouTube) Patreon.com/HealingMorningGlory The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeart Radio, and YouTube. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance!
Ep. 191 Connecting the Dots Through NAPAMA This week we join Josh, Kevin Peters, and Spring Karlo in Tucson, AZ from the 2026 NAPAMA Retreat. We learn about the history of NAPAMA, the collaborative role it plays in the industry, and the unique aspects of the annual retreat. NAPAMA (North American Performing Arts Managers & Agents) is an organization of agents, managers, self-represented artists, presenters, producers, and other touring performing arts professionals that provides education, professional development, mentorship, community and more. Learn more and become a member at https://www.napama.org/. Kevin Peters is the current President of NAPAMA and is currently the agent in charge of the touring division at G.L. Berg Entertainment (https://www.glberg.com/). Spring Karlo is Co-Vice President of NAPAMA and Co-Director of Holden & Arts Associates (https://www.holdenarts.org/). Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions – https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.
Registration is now open for the Law Society's latest free online course exploring the fast-evolving world of social media, artificial intelligence (AI) and the law, with over 2,200 participants already signed up. Open to anyone with an interest in tech and legal innovation – and its real-world impact – the new on-demand course starts on Tuesday 9 June 2026. This year's course will provide participants with an insight into the rapidly developing impact and intersection of Social Media, AI and the Law, offering an overview of recent advancements, delving into issues surrounding liability, regulation, privacy and data protection, social media bans, cybercrime, and ecommerce. It will also explore the considerable impact on our work environment and daily lives including digital manipulation and surveillance. President of the Law Society, Rosemarie Loftus, said: "The Law Society is proud to deliver this year's course on Social Media, AI and the Law. As AI continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, understanding its impact and how this intersects with social media use, society, business, and the legal world is no longer optional. "Delivered by expert speakers with engaging content, this course will help participants become more informed about liability, risk, regulation, and the implications of using AI in our modern online world. "Whether you are already working in the legal sector, retired or in education, this course is open to anyone, anywhere. All participants will learn how to navigate social media and AI both ethically and responsibly, which will be of benefit to you and wider society." Expert speakers, lawyers, public figures and academics will review the current state of play, demystify concerns, discuss the potential impact in the coming years, and much more. The course will be addressed by guest speakers, including: Niamh Hodnett, Online Safety Commissioner, Coimisiún na Meán Aisling Kelly, Head of Cybercrime Division at the Council of Europe Prof. Terry Flew, Professor of Digital Communication & Culture, The University of Sydney; Co-Director of the Centre for AI, Trust and Governance Owen Bennett, International digital policy expert; former Head of Online Safety Ofcom Nicola Byrne, Founder, RiskEye; Executive Chair, SaferSocial Paul Delahunty, Chief Information Security Officer, Stryve Dr. Lollie Mancey, Anthropologist, Futurist and Innovation Advocate Philip Andrews, SC, Andrews Law Carlo Salizzo, Partner, Dentons Kieran Kelly, Partner, Flynn O'Driscoll Shane English BL Clare Daly, Legal Advisor, Tusla Hazel McDwyer, Partner, Mason Hayes and Curran Maureen Daly, Partner and Head of Intellectual property, data protection and AI department, Reddy Charlton LLP Simon McGarr, Solicitor, McGarr Solicitors Public legal education Each year, the Law Society brings free legal education to members of the public through its Massive Open Online Course. Since 2014, the annual five-week courses have attracted over 41,200 participants from 119 countries with a record-breaking 7,064 participants signed up last year. This year's Social Media, AI and the Law course features online recorded and streamed presentations, together with interactive discussion forums and quizzes that allow participants to engage directly with expert presenters. The course is on-demand making it easy for participants to catch up at any stage with new course content released every Tuesday. For more information and to register, visit: https://mooc2026.lawsociety.ie/ The Law Society of Ireland has representative, regulatory and educational functions in respect of the solicitors' profession. It delivers high-quality legal education and training, encourages and supports the highest professional standards, and places significant emphasis on civic engagement, supporting local community initiatives and driving diversity and inclusion within the profession. Law Society website: www.lawsociety.ie See more breaking stories here. Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Onl...
On today's pledge drive edition of A Public Affair, host Dana Pellebon is in conversation with Rev. Staci Marrese-Wheeler and Rev. Tim Schaefer about the phenomena of white Christian nationalism and how their congregations are choosing to follow a table-flipping Jesus. Rev. Schaefer is part of a coalition of clergy in Wisconsin working against Christian nationalism. He says that this political ideology gets framed in theological terms by a small group of people who interpret scripture in a narrow way in order to uphold their power and control. Rooted in white supremacy, Christian nationalism threatens democratic norms and threatens churches because it doesn't allow for pluralism in either space, says Schaefer. Rev. Marrese-Wheeler says that this ideology is rooted in fear and a scarcity mindset, but she follows Christian teachings of abundance. She pastors a small, progressive congregation where people have been exposed to justice-framed understandings of the Gospel. “Patriarchy is baked into church DNA,” says Marrese-Wheeler, though there have been denominations that ordain female clergy. Schaefer says that he brings feminist, womanist, and queer theologies into his sermons, following the model of a social-justice, table-flipping Jesus. “More and more, faithful people are being asked to create more power and more wealth for people who don't follow Jesus,” says Marrese-Wheeler. Instead, she looks to Christian traditions in Central America and Africa that preach community instead of individualism. Note: This pledge drive interview was edited to remove parts of the show dedicated to station fundraising. We thank our listeners for their generous support. Rev. Staci Marrese-Wheeler (She/Her) is Pastor at Common Grace. Staci is an ordained pastor of the Moravian Church of North America. Staci has an undergraduate degree in Education and a Masters of Divinity from Moravian Theological Seminary in Bethlehem, PA. She has served on the eastside of Madison for 17 of her 33 years in ministry. Staci’s role at Common Grace is called “Community Development Pastor.” She also serves as Co-Director of the Eastmorland Community Center on the east side of Madison. Rev. Tim Schaefer has served as pastor of First Baptist Church since November 2020. Prior to relocating to Wisconsin, he served as Minister to Youth at Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas, TX, where he was ordained in early 2019. Tim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Boston University and a Master of Divinity degree, as well as, a degree certificate in Gender and Sexual Justice from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University. In addition to his pastoral role, Tim co-founded and continues to co-lead the Wisconsin Coalition for Religious Freedom, a broad collective of Wisconsinites dedicated to disrupting the rise of white Christian nationalism in our state. Featured image: of Christian LGBTQ pride flag with cross hanging in a Metropolitan Community Church via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0). Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Following a Social-Justice, Table-Flipping Jesus appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
In episode 78 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Rajesh T. Gandhi joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss the process of guidelines development. Dr Gandhi is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Principal Investigator and Co-Director of the Harvard University Center for AIDS Research (CFAR). Dr Gandhi is the Vice-Chair of the ACTG, Vice-Chair of the Infectious Diseases Society of America COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel, Chair of the International Antiviral Society-USA Panel on Antiretroviral Drugs for Treatment and Prevention of HIV in Adults, and the Lead Editor for Infectious Diseases, NEJM Clinician. Dr Gandhi and Dr Saag explore the intricate process of developing HIV treatment guidelines, including evidence review, panel selection, and updates on new topics like transgender care and substance use disorders. They discuss how guidelines are created, their impact on clinical practice, and future directions in HIV care.0:00 – Introduction 1:54 – The purpose and impact of guidelines4:00 – Panel composition and selection process6:00 – Guideline structure and key updates12:34 – Emerging topics: transgender care and transplant medicine14:31 – Substance use disorders and treatment innovations16:03 – Evidence-based recommendations and their strength22:07 – Guidelines development process and team dynamics24:42 – Living guidelines versus published documents28:41 – Closing thoughts and future directionsResources: Going-anti-Viral: Episode 32 - Update on the New Antiretroviral Therapy Guidelines - Dr Rajesh GandhiYouTube: https://youtu.be/G7FQTInz-dY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-32-update-on-the-new-antiretroviral-therapy/id1713226144?i=1000678818027 __________________________________________________Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections.Going anti-Viral's host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTubeXFacebookInstagram...
Global cities face mounting infrastructure demands at a time when fiscal pressures, climate risks, and constrained public resources are challenging traditional financing models. Against this backdrop, the $4 trillion U.S. municipal bond market has drawn increasing international attention as a model for financing long-term public investment. For a discussion of how municipal bond markets, fiscal decentralization, and subnational governance can support infrastructure investment in global cities, Penn IUR and the Volcker Alliance convened a panel of public finance and international development experts for “Special Briefing on Boosting Infrastructure Investment for Global Cities: Lessons from the $4 Trillion U.S. Municipal Bond Market” on May 14, 2026. William Glasgall, Penn IUR Fellow and Public Finance Adviser at the Volcker Alliance, and Susan Wachter, Co-Director of Penn IUR, co-hosted the Special Briefing. The panel included: • Emily S. Brock, Director, Federal Liaison Center, Government Finance Officers Association; • Alexander Chilton, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Fixed Income & Commodities; • Sean Dougherty, Senior Advisor at Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and leader of the Secretariat of the Network on Fiscal Relations across Levels of Government; • Pietrangelo De Biase, OECD policy analyst; and • Paul Smoke, Director at New York University's Center on International Cooperation (CIC) and Professor of Public Finance and Planning, NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
Are AI data centers the future of economic development — or are they the latest form of resource extraction threatening Indigenous lands and waters?On this guest-hosted episode of All My Relations, Dallas Goldtooth sits down with Ashley LaMont for a powerful conversation on land, resistance, and the growing threat of AI data centers across Indian Country.Now serving as Co-Director of the Department of Sovereignty & Self-Determination at Honor the Earth, Ashley explains how stakeholders are framing AI infrastructure as an economic opportunity for Tribal Nations while these facilities consume enormous amounts of water and energy. Together, they unpack the environmental impacts of AI, the ongoing realities of colonialism, and why Indigenous sovereignty must remain at the center of conversations about technology and development.+++Produced by Matika Wilbur --@matikawilburHosted by Dallas Goldtooth - @dallasgoldtoothA/V Production & 2nd Edit: Pancho Sánchez -- @videosdelsanchoMusic: Mato Wayuhi -- @matowayuhiEpisode Artwork: Kitana Connelly @creatortwahna1st Edit & Social Media: Mandy Yeahpau @dontguacblocText us your thoughts!Support the showFollow us on Instagram @amrpodcast, or support our work on Patreon. Show notes are published on our website, Allmyrelationspodcast.com. Matika's book Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America is available now! T'igwicid and Hyshqe for being on this journey with us.
In this episode, we invite authors from the Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch university and collaborators from McGill university to discuss their article “Radical Incrementalism in Action Through Institutional Work: Case Studies of Embedded Research in South Africa”. As part of our special Eco-Justice and Climate Action series, the authors explore the complexities of navigating changemaking from within institutions. Listen in to discover secrets to radical change through slow and steady processes!In this episode, our co-hosts Joe and Blane introduce the team and the article at the center of today's discussion. They begin by grounding listeners in the broader context of South Africa for those who may be less familiar with its history and contemporary dynamics [2:20], before moving into the deeper motivations and relationships behind their collaboration and the development of the concept of radical incrementalism [4:15]. What does this term mean, and how is it done? Our own curiosity increased as we continued our conversation.– What gave rise to this feeling that they needed another way to think about how to pursue change? Some critical scholars might challenge the idea that incrementalism can actually be radical, perhaps the idea represents an abandonment of the drastic and immediate “change we need” concept? So, we ask the authors to respond to this critique [5:15]. The episode then explores how radical incrementalism is actually done, and the messiness and complexity behind this way of working, including questions of embeddedness, role conflicts, ethical dilemmas, and the importance of political literacy [26:27]. Finally, the conversation closes with reflections on how these ideas are shaping daily practice, and what kinds of changes the guests have observed as a result [37:40]. Thank you Mark, Alboricah, Mlondi, Priscilla, Mapula, and Elaine for sharing your work with us in this episode. Thank you to our listeners for tuning in to this episode of the Action Research Podcast, created by Adam Stieglitz, Joe Levitan, Shikha Diwakar, Cory Legassic, and Vanessa Gold. Produced by Shikha Diwakar and Vanja Lugonjic. Subscribe to our podcast on most major podcast distribution platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.How have you found yourself in the world of action research? Want to be interviewed or share one of your projects? Get in touch with us. Biographies: Mark Swilling is a Distinguished Professor and a former Co-Director of the Centre for Sustainability Transitions at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. He is an international expert in sustainable development, with over thirty years of experience in ‘societal transitions' (with special reference to urban systems), initially focusing on democratisation and governance during the Apartheid era in South Africa. The primary research focus of his career can be defined as ‘societal transitions,' more recently within the broader discipline of sustainability science and governance at the global level. His published research was coupled to major institution-building collaborations. This achievement was recognised in 2010 when he was awarded the Aspen Faculty Pioneer Award for success in introducing sustainability into leadership education. Dr. Elaine Huang is currently a Research Associate at the Faculty of Education, McGill University. Her research examines how the social sciences can contribute to just and sustainable futures by advancing ethical collaboration, institutional transformation, and collective learning. She is particularly interested in how researchers engage with the politics, evolving normativity, and uncertainties inherent in real-world change processes to serve the public good. Grounded in reflexive and relational approaches, her work reimagines knowledge production as a generative space for ethical engagement, systemic thinking, and transformative practice—both within and beyond academic institutions.Alboricah Rathupetsane is a PhD Candidate and Junior Researcher at the Centre for Sustainability Transitions in Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Her research sits at the intersection of industrial policy, decarbonisation and infrastructure development within the country's just transition agenda. Her doctoral work examines the role of infrastructure megaprojects in catalysing industrial revival, specifically focusing on strengthening the participation of local steel firms in South Africa's electricity grid expansion programme.Mlondi Ndovela is a PhD candidate at the Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. His work focuses on co-developing and applying a non-equilibrium model to understand the broader macroeconomic implications of the energy transition in South Africa. This work draws its influences from systems dynamics/non-linear dynamics, stock-flow consistent approach, complexity economics and laws of thermodynamics.Priscilla Jezi is a part-time PhD Candidate with the Centre for Sustainability Transitions at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. She was a full-time employee at an Energy state-owned enterprise as a specialist in development finance with more than 20 years of experience in energy and finance. Responsible for Sustainable Financing, a lead in sourcing funding for Just Energy Transition Projects. She is Head of Treasury Bank Funding for a state- owned Development Bank. An embedded researcher; her current PhD work focus on the emerging Transition Finance approach, which enables and accelerates energy transitions. Mapula Tshangela is a part-time PhD Candidate with the Centre for Sustainability Transitions at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. She is a full-time senior government official with over 28 years of experience in climate change, green economy, sustainable development, environmental management, and chemistry work. Her research interests include transformative research, sustainability transitions, policy regime shifts, inclusive innovation, and science-policy interface. Her published research includes academic articles and book chapters.--This episode is part of our Eco-justice and Climate Action Series. Authors from journal articles in a Special Issue of the Canadian Journal for Action Research hop behind the mic and share the inspirations, process, and findings from their projects. Join Joe Levitan, Shikha Diwakar and special guest host Blane Harvey, as they interview an inspiring group of researchers, educators, organizers, and more, navigating the process of action research.
Can an IQ test comprehensively define an individual's intelligence? Are there aspects of human capability that tests fail to take into account?In the latest episode of A Book with Legs, Smead Capital Management CEO and Portfolio Manager Cole Smead is joined by professor, psychologist, and author Howard Gardner to discuss his book, titled "Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences.”Cole and Howard explore how we measure and think about intelligence, highlighting that there is a spectrum of abilities beyond a single test score. They discuss the origins of intelligence testing, why an individual's role in society should not be conflated with their intelligence, and some of the less-often-considered forms of intelligence, such as musical and interpersonal skills intelligence.Howard Gardner is the Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is an expert on intelligence, creativity, leadership, and professional ethics; former Co-Director of Project Zero; and co-founder of The Good Project. Both a memoir (A Synthesizing Mind) and a study of higher education co-authored with Wendy Fischman (The Real World of College) were recently published by MIT Press. In 2024, Teachers College Press published a two-volume collection of his work, The Essential Howard Gardner on Mind and On Education.An updated edition of his book Frames of Mind was published by Basic Books in Spring 2026 with a new preface. Purchase "Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences” here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/howard-gardner/frames-of-mind/9781541608528/?lens=basic-booksVisit Howard Gardner's Website and Blog - https://www.howardgardner.comSign up to be notified about new A Book with Legs episodes: https://hubs.ly/Q0452Lh70
Our speaker is Josh Gottlieb who is a professor of Economics at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Health and Co-Director of the Becker Friedman Institute's Health Economics Initiative.I want to learn from Josh about what the barriers are to getting more doctors and what we can do to solve seemingly intractable problems to increase the quality and productivity of our healthcare. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe
What does good care actually look like for adults living with sickle cell disease? In this episode of our What Good Care Looks Like for Adults with Sickle Cell series, lifespan sickle cell expert Dr. Julie Kanter focuses on two pillars of quality sickle cell care: working with the right specialists and understanding the lab work that guides your treatment.Dr. Julie Kanter is the Co-Director of the Lifespan Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and President of the National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers (NASCC).This episode is part of Sickle Cell 101's Care and Treatment 101 Educational Initiative, a community resource dedicated to making care information accessible and actionable for the sickle cell community.Thank you to our Care and Treatment 101 sponsors: Vertex, Chiesi, Pfizer, and Medunik.
What does good care actually look like for adults living with sickle cell disease? In this episode of our What Good Care Looks Like for Adults with Sickle Cell series, lifespan sickle cell expert Dr. Julie Kanter breaks it down. She covers establishing a medical home, working with a sickle cell specialist, navigating the Emergency Department, and building an Individualized Care Plan that works for you.Dr. Julie Kanter is the Co-Director of the Lifespan Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and President of the National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers (NASCC).This episode is part of Sickle Cell 101's Care and Treatment 101 Educational Initiative, a community resource dedicated to making care information accessible and actionable for the sickle cell community.Thank you to our Care and Treatment 101 sponsors: Vertex, Chiesi, Pfizer, and Medunik.
As we wrap up Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, many in the diaspora will also be getting ready to vote, some for the first time. Next we'll hear from the younger generation. Ralph Leaño Atanacio works with AAPI Youth. They are a queer Filipinx immigrant, and the Co-Director of the South Bay Youth Changemakers. It's an organization that builds up Asian American youth voices by fostering leadership and increasing their civic participation.With so much happening in the Bay Area and the world, we wanted to know: what do the younger generations from this diaspora care about? And do they still see elections as the only medium for change? Crosscurrents host Hana Baba spoke with Atanacio and they begin by describing the issues that have become central to their conversations about the future.
The deadly Ebola virus spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo is now outpacing the ability of health workers to respond, according to the World Health Organisation. But medical staff aren't just battling a virus. They're fighting scepticism among some communities about whether the disease is real, and the role of traditional burial practices in helping to spread Ebola. The Anglican Bishop of Goma in the DRC, MARTIN GORDON, is overseeing a major church response.In a powerful warning about the dangers and delusions of artificial intelligence, Pope Leo has taken on the self-styled gods of the 21st century. He's used his first encyclical to argue that whatever good AI might bring, it should never be controlled by a tiny group of ultra-wealthy tech titans. His 43,000-word encyclical is called Magnificent Humanity. Dr VICTORIA LORRIMAR heads the Centre for Technology and Human Futures at Notre Dame University Australia, while Professor BETH SINGLER from the University of Zurich is author of Religion and Artificial Intelligence.GUESTS: Rev Martin Gordon, Bishop of the Diocese of Goma, DRCA/Prof Victoria Lorrimar, Director, Centre for Technology and Human Future at the Institute for Ethics and Society, University of Notre DameProf. Dr Beth Singler, Assistant Professor in Digital Religion(s), Co-Director, University Research Priority Programme in Digital Religion(s), University of Zurich
The "Community Meets Clinic" podcast series introduces clinicians and healthcare personnel specializing in rare neuroimmune disorders. In this episode hosted by Krissy Dilger of SRNA, we met Dr. Benjamin Greenberg of the UT Southwestern Medical Center. He outlined his translational research, including the Q Study, a Phase 1 trial assessing the safety and feasibility of transplanting human glial restricted progenitor cells into the spinal cord of people who have been diagnosed with transverse myelitis (TM) [05:49]. He also described research on immune-remodeling therapies for NMO aimed at reducing long-term immunosuppression. Dr. Greenberg illustrated multidisciplinary care at UT Southwestern and Children's Medical Center, emphasized options for second opinions and clinician-to-clinician remote consultation, and shared hopes for nervous system repair trials and curative immune therapies [07:18]. You can view Dr. Benjamin Greenberg's medical profile here:https://utswmed.org/doctors/benjamin-greenberg/Benjamin M. Greenberg, MD, MHS is a Professor and the Cain Denius Scholar in Mobility Disorders in the Department of Neurology [https://utswmed.org/why-utsw/departments/neurology/] at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of Translational Research and Strategic Initiatives for the Department of Neurology. He is also the interim Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center [https://utswmed.org/locations/aston/multiple-sclerosis-and-neuroimmunology-clinic/] and the Director of the Neurosciences Clinical Research Center. In addition, he serves as Director of the Transverse Myelitis and Neuromyelitis Optica Program and the Pediatric Demyelinating Disease Program at Children's Medical Center [https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/specialty-centers-and-programs/neurology/demyelinating-disease-program].Dr. Greenberg earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine before completing an internal medicine internship at Chicago's Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He performed his neurology residency at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He also holds an M.H.S. in molecular microbiology and immunology from the Bloomberg School of Public Health, as well as a bachelor's degree in the history of medicine – both from Johns Hopkins. Prior to his recruitment to UT Southwestern in 2009, Dr. Greenberg was on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Division of Neuroimmunology, serving as the Director of the Encephalitis Center and Co-Director of the nation's first dedicated Transverse Myelitis Center.Dr. Greenberg splits his clinical time between adult and pediatric patients at William P. Clements Jr. and Zale Lipshy University Hospitals, Parkland, and Children's Medical Center. His research focuses on better diagnosing, prognosticating, and treating demyelinating diseases and nervous system infections. He also coordinates clinical trials to evaluate new treatments to prevent neurologic damage and restore function to affected patients.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:41 Path to Neurology03:50 Why Neuroimmunology05:49 Research Focus and Trials07:18 Clinic Team and Referrals10:31 Self Care and Hobbies12:17 How the Clinic Can Help14:16 Hope for Future Therapies15:56 Wrap Up
This week, our guest is Jeff Hiller. The veteran comedian and actor is hardly a newcomer, but it's his recent role on the television series Somebody Somewhere that has finally brought him widespread recognition. In 2025, he earned an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for that performance. Hiller talks about the journey in his memoir, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty-Year Trail to Overnight Success. Fans have appreciated his captivating and heartfelt humor for decades at stand-up shows; in theater performances including Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson, The Tempest, and most recently the 2025 revival of Urinetown; and on television series like 30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Community.On May 8, 2026, Hiller came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to talk to Poulomi Saha about comedy, friendship, and success. Saha is an English professor and the Co-Director of the Program in Critical Theory at UC Berkeley. The evening was co-presented with San Francisco Public Library and a supporting non-profit, Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.
Jump into Talk Cosmos: "URANUS SEDNA 01° GEMINI VIBRATIONS"Join us on Sunday, May 24, from 1–2 p.m. PDT with Linda Berry and Robert Pacitti unraveling Vibrational Astrology revelations about the extraordinary conjunction between Uranus and outer limit Dwarf Planet Sedna at 01° Gemini (from Earth's viewpoint). Uranus like a master architect through innovation and disruption confers with Sedna, the ‘deepest reservoir of ancestral memory'. Uniquely individual, Uranus interrupts the norm of the solar planets by spinning on its side east to west and rotating backward unlike the other planets. Venus also rotates backwards – but its axis remains north and south similar to all the other planets. However, Sedna orbits at a vast distance in deep interstellar space of the Inner Oort Cloud surrounding our solar system planets. Its extreme elliptical path takes 11,406 years to orbit the Sun. Effectively in the “deep freeze” far beyond the Kuiper Belt.History reveals Uranus as energetically awakening her celestial partnerships. The path may storm at first like lightning in stormy times. Yet overtime circumstances bring new awareness, shifting towards a better experience for humanity. Sedna sprints through Gemini the quickest in only 42-45 years, compared to over a 1000 in Sagittarius. Sedna's last transit in Gemini was when Earth transited out of the Younger Dryas at the end of the last ice age. Changing environment forced migrations. reshaping new communication and network methods humanity learned.This threshold merges with a multitude of several unusual and long cycles, interweaving with Uranus and Sedna. Collectively impacting Uranus or Sedna. What more could be resting in Sedna's hidden realms for us to realize? We are aware technology leaps with AI – reducing global distances as an immediate relationship. Connecting with remote parts of the world can promote understanding by having empathy.About Vibrational Astrology (VA): VA is an exciting ‘evidence-based' system focusing on deep energetic vibrational frequency behavior patterns far within and beyond the natal chart.LINDA BERRY, PAC, MSSW: received her Professional Astrology Certificate (PAC) in Vibrational Astrology January 2015 from Avalon School of Astrology studying with David Cochrane the Founder of Vibrational Astrology (VA). They continue to share their research material to build Vibrational Astrology knowledge. Linda created “Frequency Finder”, a VA Add-on to Sirius and Kepler Astrological Software.Linda's an International Consultant with clients worldwide, Teaches VA classes, the VA Research Group Moderator, and Author. Website: Astrosleuth.org | Fractal Cosmos Vibrational Astrology Conference - Annual. Website: fractalcosmos.comHer free Daily Blog: “The Vibrational Astrology Diary” Vibrational Astrology & Sabian Symbols, and for a paid Personalized Monthly Report. email: Linda @ AstrologicalDepth dot com.ROBERT PACITTI: Professional consulting astrologer; visionary behind Deep Earth Astrology. Specializing in vibrational and psychological techniques. Over a decade of experience in the world of natural magic. Grand Pendragon in the Ancient Order of Druids in America & Director of the MAGUS Druid Gathering in Gore, VA. Co-Director of the Fractal Cosmos Vibrational Astrology Conference. Faculty for the Centre for Relationships and Astrology. Consultations focus, Archetypal & Harmonic.Email: deepearthastrology@gmail.com. Website: deepearthastrology.com | Facebook.com/SacredConnections13; Facebook.com/rjpacitti fractalcosmos.org SUE ‘ROSE' MINAHAN: Evolutionary Astrologer & Consultant. Speaker, Writer. Student of Vibrational Astrology with Linda Berry, Dwarf Planet University graduate, Kepler Astrologer Toastmaster (KAT); Founder of Talk Cosmos since April 7, 2018. Weekly conversations awaken heart and soul consciousness, TalkCosmos.com | YouTube.com/@TALKCOSMOS.#Uranus #Gemini #Sedna #dwarfplanet #saturnneptunearies #VibrationalAstrology #astrology2026 #talkcosmos #lindaberry #astroslueth #RobertPacitti #SueMinahan #deepearthastrology #newconsciousnessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s In this episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Claire Birnie, whose story is such a powerful reminder that healing does not always arrive in one clean, linear, cinematic moment. Claire lived with chronic pelvic and vaginal pain for more than two decades. After years of medical searching, diagnoses that named the pain but did not resolve it, countless treatments, medications, physical therapies, and the deep loneliness that can come with symptoms people are afraid to talk about, Claire eventually found the work of Dr. Sarno, JournalSpeak, and our mindbody approach. What I love so much about this conversation is Claire's honesty about the long way around. She talks about researching, resisting, comparing herself to other recovery stories, wondering if she was doing it wrong, and slowly learning that every part of her process belonged. We talk about good-girl conditioning, conflict avoidance, the fear of being seen, the shame of not knowing how to feel, and the way the nervous system can create symptoms in the very places we most want to hide. Claire's recovery was not about doing this perfectly. It was about becoming safe enough to be herself, to speak up, to take risks, to have her own back, and to stop abandoning herself in the name of being acceptable. Claire has spent years helping hold this work for others — first as an admin of the original JournalSpeak Facebook page, and now as an admin of Nicole Sachs' Support Circle, where she continues to offer steadiness, wisdom, and lived proof to people who are still finding their way. Her story is also in MIND YOUR BODY! Claire is now the Co-Director of Living Proof, a UK-based, recoveree-led nonprofit devoted to sharing the science and possibility of recovery from chronic pain and other neuroplastic symptoms. Living Proof was founded in 2022 and offers recovery stories, films, blogs, resources, professional education, and a growing community for people who need to know they are not alone. Claire's own story is featured there as part of her mission to bring this message especially to people in the UK, where many still feel that mindbody and neuroplastic recovery work is happening “somewhere else.” Through Living Proof, she is helping amplify voices, provide credible resources, and offer exactly what she once needed most: hope, connection, and the living evidence that recovery is possible. Join us! XOOX n. SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEW SUBSTACK! So excited about this one :)) Want your questions answered directly by me?
This special live episode of the FemTech Focus was recorded at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as part of a women's health innovation event.This panel explores what it actually takes to build in women's health—from identifying unmet clinical needs to navigating customer discovery, commercialization, regulation, fundraising, and equity in femtech innovation.The discussion features four innovators building next-generation solutions across pelvic health, menstrual health, fetal surgery, and digital maternal health.Moderator: Dr. Rosemary Morgan - Associate Professor, Department of International Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthDr. Morgan's work focuses on understanding how gender inequities shape health systems, healthcare access, and public health interventions globally. Her research spans sexual and reproductive health, gender analysis, and equity-centered global health systems research.
What happens when the place you're supposed to call home becomes the place that challenges everything you believe about belonging? On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with award-winning author, speaker, and editor Edwina Perkins, whose novel The Colors of Home explores grief, race, faith, and the courage required to rebuild a family after loss. After the death of her husband from leukemia, the novel's protagonist Ebony McMullen returns with her three children to a small town filled with tension, history, and unspoken truths. As the family navigates prejudice, personal loss, and community challenges, they must decide whether home is something you inherit — or something you fight to create. The story touches on powerful themes including: • Grief and rebuilding after loss • Race and identity in small communities • Faith, resilience, and family unity • Belonging and redemption Beyond her work as a novelist, Perkins serves as Co-Director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, where she mentors and advocates for diverse voices in Christian storytelling. In this conversation, CJ and Edwina explore how honest storytelling can bridge divides and create meaningful dialogue around faith, culture, and belonging. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE • The inspiration behind The Colors of Home • Why stories about grief and redemption resonate with readers • How faith and storytelling intersect in Christian fiction • The importance of diverse voices in publishing • How writers approach difficult social themes through narrative EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction to Edwina Perkins 02:30 – The Story Behind The Colors of Home 07:40 – Writing About Grief and Family Healing 13:10 – Race, Identity, and Small-Town Dynamics 19:30 – Destiny's Character and Representation 25:00 – Faith and Redemption Themes in Christian Fiction 30:40 – Mentoring Writers Through Blue Ridge Conference 36:00 – Why Honest Storytelling Matters 41:00 – Final Thoughts on Belonging and Home GUEST RESOURCES Edwina Perkins — Official Website https://edwinaperkins.com Amazon — The Colors of Home https://www.amazon.com/Colors-Home-Contemporary-Novel-ebook/dp/ Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference https://blueridgeconference.com Word Weavers International https://wordweaversinternational.com Evangelical Christian Publishing Association https://ecpa.org LISTEN TO THE CJ MONEYWAY SHOW Website https://cjmoneyway.com Listen Everywhere https://pod.link/1707761906 Book CJ https://calendly.com/cj-cjmoneywayshow/60min FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to: Subscribe to the show https://pod.link/1707761906 Leave a rating or review https://ratethispodcast.com/cjmoneyway Share this episode with someone who would benefit from the conversation. CJ MONEYWAY LISTENER BENEFIT CJ Moneyway listeners can receive $40+ savings using this exclusive link: https://readyrx.com/treatments/se?coupon=cjmoney Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Did I have any freedom in choosing this particular podcast guest? At the level of particles, fields, and the fundamental laws of physics; no. At the level of human agents navigating the world, yes. Today's guest, Christian List, is a philosopher and political scientist who has arguably done the most to articulate the "compatibilist" perspective on free will, according to which the freedom of rational agents is entirely compatible with underlying mechanistic laws. The reconciliation depends on thinking carefully about emergence and the relationship between levels of reality. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MINDSCAPE at this link and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/mindscape #sponsored Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2026/05/18/354-christian-list-on-free-will-and-levels-of-reality/ Support Mindscape on Patreon. Christian List received his D.Phil in Politics from Oxford University. He is currently Professor of Philosophy and Decision Theory and Co-Director of the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy at LMU Munich. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and a member of Academia Europaea the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Among his honors are the Joseph Gittler Award from the American Philosophical Association. He is the author of Why Free Will Is Real and (with Philip Pettit) Group Agency. Web site LMU web page Google Scholar publications Amazon author page Wikipedia
Krissy Dilger of SRNA hosted Dr. Benjamin Greenberg of UT Southwestern to share updates on the Q Study, a Phase 1 trial assessing the safety and feasibility of transplanting human glial restricted progenitor cells into the spinal cord of people who have been diagnosed with transverse myelitis (TM). Dr. Greenberg cautioned the audience against stem cell tourism [00:03:03]. He described the decades-long development of the cell line and safety monitoring for this study [00:01:35]. He reported no safety signals prompting a trial pause and noted the FDA-approved expansion of eligibility from non-ambulatory participants to those who can walk with assistance, while efficacy results were not yet being shared [00:08:31]. Finally, Dr. Greenberg outlined potential next steps, including Phase 2 studies and expanded populations (e.g., MOGAD and NMOSD diagnoses), as well as future targets [00:17:02].Benjamin M. Greenberg, MD, MHS is a Professor and the Cain Denius Scholar in Mobility Disorders in the Department of Neurology [https://utswmed.org/why-utsw/departments/neurology/] at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of Translational Research and Strategic Initiatives for the Department of Neurology. He is also the interim Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center [https://utswmed.org/locations/aston/multiple-sclerosis-and-neuroimmunology-clinic/] and the Director of the Neurosciences Clinical Research Center. In addition, he serves as Director of the Transverse Myelitis and Neuromyelitis Optica Program and the Pediatric Demyelinating Disease Program at Children's Medical Center [https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/specialty-centers-and-programs/neurology/demyelinating-disease-program].Dr. Greenberg earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine before completing an internal medicine internship at Chicago's Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center. He performed his neurology residency at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He also holds an M.H.S. in molecular microbiology and immunology from the Bloomberg School of Public Health, as well as a bachelor's degree in the history of medicine – both from Johns Hopkins. Prior to his recruitment to UT Southwestern in 2009, Dr. Greenberg was on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Division of Neuroimmunology, serving as the Director of the Encephalitis Center and Co-Director of the nation's first dedicated Transverse Myelitis Center.Dr. Greenberg splits his clinical time between adult and pediatric patients at William P. Clements Jr. and Zale Lipshy University Hospitals, Parkland, and Children's Medical Center. His research focuses on better diagnosing, prognosticating, and treating demyelinating diseases and nervous system infections. He also coordinates clinical trials to evaluate new treatments to prevent neurologic damage and restore function to affected patients.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:35 Origins of Q Study02:46 Getting Cells Into Cord04:49 Phase One Trial Design06:31 Safety and Efficacy Measures08:31 Eligibility Expanded Criteria11:39 Screening and Selection14:05 Travel and Site Logistics15:15 Early Safety Findings17:02 Next Steps After Phase One19:01 Beyond Idiopathic Myelitis23:07 Damage Differences by Disease25:20 Optic Nerve and Brain Targets27:29 Expected Outcomes and Vision28:58 Final Thanks
Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Stories to Create Podcast, Cornell Bunting sits down with Bailey Susic — Founder, Leadership Strategist, Community Builder, and Co-Director of the SWFL Executive Women's Leadership Program.Bailey is a women's leadership consultant and passionate advocate for creating spaces where women can lead with greater authenticity, reflection, and purpose. Her work has been shaped by entrepreneurship, leadership development, and building meaningful initiatives that help people and communities grow.Throughout this inspiring conversation, Bailey shares how she has always been drawn to creating momentum—developing leaders, designing impactful programs, connecting the right people, and turning strong ideas into reality. As Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Southwest Florida Executive Women's Leadership Program, she supports accomplished women as they grow in confidence, clarity, influence, and authentic leadership.Much of Bailey's perspective has also been deeply influenced by her journey as the mother of her medically complex daughter, Mila. That experience led her into advocacy, storytelling, and reimagining care through a more human-centered lens. She opens up about balancing leadership, marriage, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal healing while remaining grounded in purpose and service.Bailey is also developing Blends by Mila, an organic, whole-food blended food company inspired by Mila's journey, and is currently writing a literary memoir exploring motherhood, trauma, identity, resilience, and healing.Throughout every part of her work, Bailey believes deeply in the power of story to create connection, meaning, and impact—a philosophy that aligns powerfully with the mission of EHAS Inc.From mentoring and coaching to leadership development and building thriving communities, Bailey brings tremendous value, depth, and humanity to every initiative she leads.This episode is filled with insight, inspiration, vulnerability, and wisdom for anyone seeking to grow as a leader while staying connected to purpose, family, and the human experience. Support the showThank you for tuning in with EHAS CLUB - Stories to Create Podcast
Send us Fan MailWe are celebrating the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival with a film that celebrates love, friendship, and living a life outside of the box.Yo (Love is a Rebellious Bird) is a documentary that honors the life of co-director Anna Fitch's friend, Yo. Through interviews captured in the final years of Yo's life, and a mini recreation of Yo's home, Anna is able to process her grief and celebrate their once in a lifetime friendship. Anna joins us to discuss how Yo taught her to accept herself, the beauty of expressing grief through art, and why Yo recommended recording the most intimate scene in the film.Follow director Anna Fitch on IGSupport the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without you!--Fight fascism. Shop small. Use cash. Fuck ice.--Support Bitch Talk here!Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage!Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts!Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.comFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and SubstackListen every Monday at 7 am on BFF.FM
According to the World Health organisation, smoking kills some 7 million people every year. It is one of the world's leading causes of preventable death.Because smoking causes lung cancer and other awful health conditions, many smokers switch to vaping - using nicotine-based e-cigarettes.But the World Health organisation is also concerned about vaping. Last year they said 100 million people around the world are now using e-cigarettes, including millions of children, and warned that they were fuelling a new wave of nicotine addiction.But how do the health risks of these two means of getting nicotine into your bloodstream compare?According to a recent headline in the Daily Mail, they're basically the same. Here's the headline:“Vaping is linked to lung and mouth cancer in major study, as experts warn: 'It is NOT safer than smoking'”But is vaping really just as bad for you as smoking?CONTRIBUTOR:Professor Lion Shahab, Co-Director of the UCL Tobacco and Alcohol Research GroupCREDITS:Presenter: Charlotte McDonald Reporter/producer: Tom Colls Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound mix: Dave O'Neil Editor: Richard Vadon
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