Podcasts about Concrete

Warning:  For mature audiences only. To say Jody Everding has a storied past is an understatement.  Jody tells it like it was and it's a great listen, be sure to tune in on your favorite podcast app.5:26 – I played a little flag football with the after-school kids, but I was always the last kid picked15:34 – being a punk, skinny little kid, they used to call me Wormy              22:40 – “how are you going to buy parts? Offroading is expensive!” – I'm gonna be famous! 30:57 – I hauled my stuff up there and I had intended to compete but I just petered out40:09 – nobody talks to the new spotter guy, you're like a second class citizen, low level flunky48:14 – it was an unfair advantage for me56:15 – it was a little of what I'd learned from Dustin about looking like a million bucks!Special thanks to 4low Magazine and Maxxis Tires for support and sponsorship of this podcast.Be sure to listen on your favorite podcast app.Support the show

Concrete is an essential material in modern society. It is the second most used material after water and it's demand continues to increase. However, at least 8% of global emissions caused by humans come from the cement industry. Therefore, reducing the environmental impact of cement and concrete production and use is critical in achieving a more sustainable environment. Biological systems are providing inspiration for solutions to this problem. In this episode, learn about two innovators that are developing materials that can reduce the environmental impact of construction. This episode was sponsored by the Innovate UK Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge. This challenge is providing funding and support to create a cleaner, more efficient and more competitive sector that is fit for our future. Find out more by searching ‘Transforming Foundation Industries' or going to this link. Guests: Dr Lívia Riberio de Souza – CTO & Co-founder – Mimicrete Liv Anderson – CEO & Co-founder – BioZeroc Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show! If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter. Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks (co-creator,co-host), Andrew Falkowski (co-creator), Jared Duffy (production, marketing, and editing). Keywords: UKRI Construction Materials Bio Inspired Concrete

In part 2 of Mia's look at the history of class discourse, a technical argument about productive workers is warped by the Nazis and later Ronald Reagan into the ideological basis of fascismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders Podcast, host David Green engages in an enlightening conversation with Paul Rubenstein, the distinguished CHRO of Visier.    Throughout his illustrious career, Paul has been on a relentless quest to empower other HR leaders and professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to extract maximum value from their data. In this episode, David and Paul dive deep into the transformative potential of HR data and analytics, shedding light on the key takeaways from Paul's extensive experience at Visier.   During this episode, you can explore:   An in-depth exploration of the strategic importance of HR data and how it can reshape organisational decision-making, based on Paul's experience and expertise The symbiotic relationship between data-driven HR practices and fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) within organisations A visionary outlook on the future of people analytics and how organisations can proactively prepare for what lies ahead Concrete strategies and actionable insights for cultivating an organisation's data-driven and digitally literate HR culture This episode is brought to you with the support of Visier, a leading name in HR technology. To discover more about Visier's innovative solutions, visit: https://www.visier.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 364, Bradley is joined by 3-time NBA champion, entertainer, and Co-Founder & CEO of Partanna, Rick Fox. They discuss Partanna's focus on innovative concrete and building materials with reduced carbon emissions.  Fox also emphasizes the importance of sustainable construction practices and their unique approach to carbon-negative concrete production.  In addition, Fox shares the leadership principles he learned while playing with basketball legends Dean Smith, Red Auerbach, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O'Neal. This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® which will organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd sincerely appreciate it if you left a review on Apple Podcasts. The feedback helps improve the show and helps with our visibility as well. The more people listen to the podcast, the more we can invest into it to make it even better.   Since we're asking for things . . . we'd also love it if you recommended this show to your friends and colleagues. Your network looks to people like you to learn where to invest their time and attention. We'd love the opportunity to add value to more people in our community. For more info: The Construction Leadership Podcast Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/bradleyhartmannandco/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Bradley Hartmann & Co.

On today's show we are talking about buildings that are built so fast that they cannot possibly be structurally sound.  Guess what? They're not. These buildings have been called Tofu Dreg buildings.  It's not unusual in China to see 30 story buildings being erected in a fraction of the time we see in North America. Sometimes in only a couple of months. That's incredibly fast. These buildings are clearly visible during construction. There is a concrete slab being poured on top of a grid of concrete columns. Many of them don't have proper shear walls.  Observing virtually anything in China is very impressive. They throw armies of people at solving virtually any problem. I've witnessed this first hand on visits to China. Many of the projects are built by very low paid migrant workers.  The problem with using this approach in construction is that these buildings are structurally unsound. Concrete requires time to cure and harden. Concrete buildings have forces to contend with apart from just gravity. The lateral loads on a building due to the wind can cause them to collapse like a house of cards.  The number of high rise building failures in China is alarming. We are talking about buildings that are less than 20 years old. These buildings should not be failing, not even after 50 or 100 years.  ------------- Host: Victor Menasce email: podcast@victorjm.com

Leslie Lynn Smith is the National Executive Director for GET Cities. GET stands for Gender Equality in Tech. Today's episode will move away from standard cybersecurity and IT insights in favor of a larger look at investment opportunities for tech startups, and where and on who we spend investment capital. Smith is a multi-decade authority on state- and city-wide community investment initiatives with a lifelong passion for bringing people of marginalized races and genders to the table in fulfilling their tech business dreams. Smith talks about bridging the gap from angel investor money to initial seed, and why the space between the two can sink new startups, the slow, patient process of affecting equitable change at the legislative level, and offers an accelerated way to make IT and cyber teams more inclusive and equitable. If you've wanted to get involved with angel investing and helping young companies get off the ground, Smith talks you through the process with no steps missed. 0:00 - Gender equity in tech3:35 - Leslie Smith's journey in tech9:40 - Equity in cybersecurity at GET Cities15:03 - How does GET Cities work? 21:20 - Concrete ways to work towards gender equity in tech30:30 - Imposter syndrome revised35:00 - Where does equity work need to be done in tech?40:30 - How to invest in tech and cybersecurity43:33 - GET Cities upcoming initiatives46:00 - Learn more about GET Cities and Smith46:40 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec's mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.

A community group on Auckland's Te Atatu peninsula is questioning council plans to pour concrete and turn one of the last creeks in the area into a stormwater pipe. Aging infrastructure and storms have exposed the urgent need to upgrade the city's pipes. But the Rivercare Group Te Wai o Pareira says siloed agencies making decisions will make things worse for locals and the environment. Jessie Chiang reports.

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*The giveaway has now closed. Diversifying your investments is a strategic way to protect and grow your wealth. In episode eight of Wealth Series 2.0, Ben Kinney, Bob Stewart, and Chad Hyams discuss the five buckets of wealth and how to use them to flip the triangle.  In this episode, we cover the following: Lessons learned from 2008 [0:48]   Concrete's five ingredients [2:47] Five buckets of wealth [3:10] Diversifying your buckets [4:00] Cash and cash equivalents bucket [4:44] Financial instruments bucket [4:56] Real estate bucket [5:13] Business bucket [5:20] The “other” bucket [5:32] Models for diversifying your wealth buckets [7:57] Understanding how to leverage wealth buckets [11:36] Benefits of cash [15:00] Benefits of stocks, bonds, and retirement accounts [20:02] Benefits of real estate [22:32] Benefits of owning or investing in a business [24:42] Benefits of the “other” bucket [27:03] Resources discussed in this episode: Enroll in Wealth Series 2.0: https://WinMakeGive.com/wealth/ to receive all the workbooks and have the resources emailed to you directly Download the workbook and resources for Episode 8 at https://winmakegive.com/wealth-part-8/ Win Make Give Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WinMakeGive Connect with the hosts: Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/ Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/ Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/ More ways to connect:  Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/ Listen to Win Make Give Season 3 on YouTube: bit.ly/3pPEdAx ------ Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

Hundreds of schools, hospitals, and other public buildings made from RAAC, a cheap, lightweight concrete, have to close—the victims of quick fixes and decades of cost-cutting. Read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elyssa Maxx Goodman, the author of Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City, joined the podcast to discuss the history of drag, a modern reality show's influence over the art form, and how she researched and organized the book's structure. You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781335449368 Follow the author at http://www.elyssamaxxgoodman.com, www.instagram.com/missmanhattanny, and www.twitter.com/missmanhattanny. Follow Debutiful: www.debutiful.net, www.instagram.com/debutiful, and www.twitter.com/debutiful

Roy Spencer, the president of Perma-Seal Basement Systems, joins Lisa Dent to explain how they can help homeowners solve the issue of sinking concrete and why you shouldn’t ignore the problem. Contact Perma-Seal today for a free inspection. Call 800-421-7325, or visit Perma-Seal. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]

SHOW NOTES: -      Planning a Kitchen Makeover: Having the right plans for a kitchen makeover is the recipe for success. -      Concrete Crack Repair: Get tips on how to fix cracked concrete and make the repairs last. -      Cleaning Range Vent Hoods: Gross grease can also be a hazard. Find out the best way to clean the vent hood over a stove.   Q & A: -      Insect Pests: Karen has questions about a bug zapper for her problem with flies. We recommend an insect trap that works well to eliminate flying pests. -      Driveway Drainage: Water that flows alongside the driveway is removing the sand and soil. Randy can dig out the dirt and fill the space with gravel that won't wash away. -      Installing a Fence: Hope wants suggestions on materials to use for building a fence. She gets tips on attractive black fencing and how to build the footings. -      Garage Insulation: Is it a good idea to insulate a garage that will be air-conditioned? Yes, it is, and will help David save on heating and cooling costs. -      Adding a Bathroom: Where is the best place to add a second bathroom in your home? A second-floor bathroom will give Keri better value than a bathroom in the basement. -      Coal Fireplace: Is it safe to burn coal in a wood-burning fireplace? Ed learns that it's definitely a fire hazard and that coal fireplaces are built differently. -      Musty Odors: Georgia smells musty odors in the room over her crawlspace. We suggest installing a vapor barrier and vent fans, plus checking for drainage issues and dead animals. -      Painting Wood Eaves: Paint is peeling from the wood eaves in Kelly's old home. We have tips on how to strip, prime, and repaint the wood. -      Brick Repair: Brick and mortar is crumbling on the corner of Katherine's home. She gets advice on how to dye and patch the brick and repair the mortar. -      Repairing Door Panels: Jeff wonders if he should repair a broken wood door panel or get a whole new door. A carpenter can easily replace the panel.   ASK A QUESTION: Need help with your own home improvement or décor question? We'd love to help! Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here: https://www.moneypit.com/ask. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eye team discuss failing ceilings, the return of Big Liz Truss, wave goodbye to Mohammed Fayed and reveal why the Tees Valley isn't suing us (yet). Featuring Jane Mackenzie, Adam Macqueen, Helen Lewis, Andrew Hunter Murray and Ian Hislop.

Elyssa Maxx Goodman! Writer! Photographer! Friend! Delight! More! Elyssa's new book out TODAY is called "Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City" and she's great and it's great and I recommend it and her and all! We have a great chat and you can have a great listen! Thanks friends! PS This is just the first HALF of our conversation. For the second half, click on over here to Patreon and you can have it all!

It's another favourite of The Dive fans - 3 stories in 15 minutes. We've gone around the office and asked for the stories that are grabbing our attention. We're chatting about the new music deal Universal have arranged with a French music streamer, the concrete crisis that's the main conversation in the UK, and a battle that's bringing two major streaming services head to head. Want more Equity Mates? Click here. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last-minute safety worries about the structural soundness of school buildings threw the new term into chaos for many children and their parents. Could the episode spell disaster for Rishi Sunak's government?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Keir Starmer has reshuffled his team of shadow ministers. So who's up? Who's down? Is this the march of the Blairites? And what does the reshuffle reveal about Starmer's plans for the general election campaign – or for government should Labour win? The Guardian's Aletha Adu joins the IfG podcast team to run the rule over the new shadow cabinet.   The concrete crisis in schools has placed education secretary Gillian Keegan under pressure – with the education secretary's comments also landing her in hot water. So who is to blame, how has the government handled the fall-out, and how could the problem be fixed?   PLUS: A very bad week for Birmingham City Council. So why are city councils running out of money? What does it mean for the people who live there? And how can the government make sure this doesn't happen again?   Hannah White presents. With Nick Davies and Sam Freedman.   Produced by Milo Hynes.

Concrete proof this government is unfit for purpose - but what are the real scandals the media should be talking about when it comes to education in Britain? And what does the Rolling Stones new album teach us about music and rebellion? All that and more from podcastings very own top boys, Matt and Matt…Have a question to stump the Two Matts? Email us now at 2matts@tnepublishing.co.ukLISTENER OFFER: get Rory Stewart's new book Politics On the Edge, (worth £22 ) FREE when you subscribe today: https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition, can civil engineers help rescue the UK's crumbling schools and hospitals? Also, new initiative that is hoping to improve the treatment of sepsis, and how the scent of ancient Egypt has been replicated in a Danish museum... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Welcome to another thrilling episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast! Today, we're breaking the mold and diving into a unique intersection of concrete and… skateboarding? That's right! We're joined by Crystal Howard, the innovative mind behind Project Cornerstone and the Skate for Concrete program. Crystal has ingeniously combined the thrill of skateboarding with the science of concrete to educate the younger generation about the vast opportunities in the concrete industry. Her program is not just about teaching the technicalities of concrete, but also about sparking interest and passion for the industry in a fun and engaging way. In this episode, we'll explore how Crystal's program is addressing the workforce challenge in the concrete industry, and how she's using skateboarding to make concrete cool for the next generation. We'll delve into the origins of Skate 4 Concrete and Project Cornerstone, and how Crystal is revolutionizing concrete education. From the science of concrete to the construction of skate parks, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and innovative ideas. Whether you're a concrete enthusiast, a skateboarder, or just someone interested in unique educational approaches, this episode is a must-listen. So, buckle up and get ready for an exciting ride as we skate our way through the world of concrete with Crystal Howard. Tune in now to the Concrete Logic Podcast! Do you want to support the show? Donations of any size are appreciated greatly! Donate here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/ Episode References Guest: Crystal Howard | Skate 4 Concrete | ⁠crystal@project-cornerstone.org⁠ Guest Website: ⁠https://www.skate4concrete.com/ Producers: Jodi Tandett, Olivia Stocker Donate & Become a Producer: ⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/⁠ Music: Mike Dunton | ⁠https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com⁠ | ⁠mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com⁠ | Instagram ⁠@Mike_Dunton⁠ Host: Seth Tandett, ⁠seth@concretelogicpodcast.com⁠ Host website: ⁠https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/

Hailing from Tel Aviv & Recently Relocated to Belgium, Yogg (Yuval Goren) was born in the 90' and delved into the city's vibrant clubbing scene at an early age. Trained as a Jazz musician & Keep on exploring different musical territories and boundaries. His soundscapes are characterized by a unique sound design, impact cuts of body-slamming techno with deep synths and sleek rhythms. Yogg has made a name for himself over the years, committing to exciting sound explorations, in-depth projects, releases & remixes. He released on various labels such as Non Series, Illegal Alien, 30D Records, Counterchange, Gradient, Tales Collective, and others. His DJ sets, energetic, mind-bending, and wrapped in multilayered textures of ambient were described as ‘sounds that turn your mind inside out with its long and hypotonic grooves' and earned him a spot in prestigious clubs around the world such as Berghain, Tresor, Concrete, Village Underground, Contact and several more. Yogg was a resident & curator at The Block Club for several years and a resident DJ at Homopatik & AVADON. Since 2014, his label Parallax has been showcasing cutting-edge voices of Local and global contemporary techno. Tracklist via -Spotify: http://bit.ly/SRonSpotify -Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Slam_Radio/ -Facebook: bit.ly/SlamRadioGroup Archive on Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/slam/ Subscribe to our podcast on -iTunes: apple.co/2RQ1xdh -Amazon Music: amzn.to/2RPYnX3 -Google Podcasts: bit.ly/SRGooglePodcasts -Deezer: bit.ly/SlamRadioDeezer Keep up with SLAM: fanlink.to/Slam Keep up with Soma Records: fanlink.to/SomaRecords For syndication or radio queries: harry@somarecords.com & conor@glowcast.co.uk Slam Radio is produced at www.glowcast.co.uk

Yesterday the government published a list of over a hundred schools in England which are fully or partially shut because of safety fears over RAAC – a type of concrete that's started to crumble. Has the government done 'a f***ing good job', as the education secretary put it? Or did it fail to heed the warnings?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests:- Kate McCann, political editor, Times Radio.- Dr John Roberts FREng FIStructE, former president, Institution of Structural Engineers.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: ITV News, Sky News, BBC News, Channel 4 News, Parliament Live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rax and author Elyssa Maxx Goodman discuss drag from 17th century kabuki theater to RuPaul's Drag Race and pandemic-born Zoom drag shows, all as told in Elyssa's forthcoming book "Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York"! The book comes out on 9/12 and is a must-read for anyone who loves, duh, glitter and concrete.

You've heard of the glass ceiling, which describes the invisible (are they really?) barriers women face when advancing in their professional careers or organizational hierarchies. But did you know that racialized women (or we can use the term women of color, feel free to change as you see it) face different barriers made up of completely different (and more solid) material? The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the percentage of women participating in the workforce in 2022 was 56.8. This means that women make up more than half of the nation's workforce, and yet the playing field remains unbalanced. In this episode we talk about the concrete and bamboo ceilings for women of color with (name of guest & title), and how we can use our (invisible) sledgehammers to shatter them.

Today's episode is a recording of a SEVEN Talk from the 2022 Alumni Forum. This talk, given by Ricky Hurtado '11, is entitled, “Roses in the Concrete.” Ricky is the state representative for the North Carolina House of Representatives. He is the first Latino Democrat to serve in the N.C. House.You can watch all of the SEVEN Talks on our YouTube channel. More about Ricky Ricky Hurtado '11 is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing the state's sixty-third district. As a first-generation college student, Ricky found his passion for public service while at Carolina, mentoring students who grew up in similar circumstances and were working hard to make their dreams come true. Ricky studied business administration at Carolina, later attending graduate school at Princeton University, where he focused on how to create effective public policy to fight poverty and inequality and build strong, vibrant communities. How to listenOn your mobile device, you can listen and subscribe to Catalyze on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For any other podcast app, you can find the show using our RSS feed.Catalyze is hosted and produced by Sarah O'Carroll for the Morehead-Cain Foundation, home of the first merit scholarship program in the United States and located at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You can let us know what you thought of the episode by finding us on Twitter or Instagram at @moreheadcain or you can email us at communications@moreheadcain.org.

As hundreds of schoolchildren are forced out of their classrooms by unsafe buildings, the FT's Whitehall editor Lucy Fisher is joined by chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley and columnist Stephen Bush to discuss the government's handling of the crumbling concrete crisis. Plus, the FT's William Wallis is in Birmingham to assess the damage to the city's services as the country's biggest local authority declares itself bankrupt, and Lucy, Stephen and Robert consider the winners and losers in Keir Starmer's reshuffle.Want more? Rishi Sunak defends record over crumbling concrete in England's schoolsSunak's problem is that Britain has stopped listening to the ToriesLocal government audit is a serious messFollow Lucy on X, formerly known as Twitter: @LOS_FisherGet the FT's award-winning Inside Politics newsletter free for 90 days here Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Audrey Tinline. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner. The FT's head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early one morning, Richard Bigly, and every other human on earth, simply disappear. This is where the story starts. What happens to humanity's pets, buildings, satellites, concrete, kitchen sinks, plastic nightstands, livestock, crops? Hear how long it takes for earth to erase humanity's existence, today, on ovpod!   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod Full episode here: https://www.ovpod.ca/

Chris and Adam speak about the escaped prisoner and the on-going issue of RAAC in schools. For more on the government's handling of concrete, Adam is joined by hosts of the new BBC Sounds podcast When It Hits the Fan, crisis PR gurus David Yelland and Simon Lewis. They also chat about Spain's World Cup Kiss with Spanish lawyer Miriam González Durántez. What does the story say about the country's treatment of women? 02:31 Terror suspect escapes from prison 07:22 Chris Mason's take on PMQs as concrete dominates 13:57 PR Guru's David Yelland and Simon Lewis break down the RAAC PR crisis 20:37 Spain's World Cup kiss and what it means for the country You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Stephanie Mitcalf and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham. And you can listen to the first episode of When It Hits the Fan on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001q6gk

It's the first PMQs clash between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer since Parliament returned from the summer break, and the exchanges are dominated by crumbling concrete in schools. Matt, Tim Shipman and Lara Spirit are back to pause, unpack and analyse the action from the Commons chamber.Plus: Columnists Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton discuss meeting politicians in real life, whether weight-loss drugs are the answer, and Keir Starmer's rural appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Notes and Links to Dennis Sweeney's Work        For Episode 202, Pete welcomes Dennis Sweeney, and the two discuss, among other topics, Dennis' early relationship with books and almost-averse view of nature, some formational and transformational writers and writing, DFW and his outsized footprint, the power of small press poetry and other resonant books for Dennis and his students, as well as salient themes in his poetry collection, like patriarchy, emptiness versus fullness, isolation, change, retreat and escape in the modern world.        Dennis James Sweeney is the author of You're the Woods Too and In the Antarctic Circle, as well as four chapbooks of poetry and prose, including Ghost/Home: A Beginner's Guide to Being Haunted.    His first book, In the Antarctic Circle, won the Autumn House Rising Writer Prize and was a Debut Poetry Book of 2021 in Poets & Writers, as well as a finalist for the National Poetry Series and the Big Other Book Award. His second book, You're the Woods Too, is a Small Press Distribution bestseller and a finalist for the Deborah Tall Lyric Essay Prize.    His fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have appeared in Ecotone, Ninth Letter, The New York Times, The Southern Review, and Witness, among others. Formerly a Small Press Editor at Entropy and Assistant Editor at Denver Quarterly, he has an MFA from Oregon State University and a PhD from the University of Denver.    His writing has been supported by residencies from Brush Creek Foundation for the Arts, I-Park Foundation, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. He is the recipient of a Fulbright grant to Malta.    Originally from Cincinnati, he lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he teaches at Amherst College.     Dennis' Website   Buy You're the Woods Too   “You're the Woods Too by Dennis James Sweeney Review by Xander Gershberg” for Mayday Magazine At about 2:55, Dennis talks about his early reading and writing, exploring “fantastical” worlds, and   At about 4:35, Dennis follows up on some of his early reading experiences, including reading his fellow bandana-wearer David Foster Wallace and he expands on revisionism   At about 6:50, Pete shouts out Wallace's amazing “A Supposedly Fun Thing…” and the two discuss maximalism and minimalism and Wallace's place among white male writers who have often been excused for wrongdoing   At about 8:00, Dennis talks about how some enjoyable reading differed from Wallace's    At about 12:15, Dennis talks about retreat and escape and implications   At about 13:00, Dennis shouts out some favorite contemporary writers that thrill and challenge him, including Emilia Gray and her AM PM, Lynn Xu, Sawako Nakayasu, Toni Morrison, and Billy-Ray Belcourt   At about 15:00, Dennis discusses Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Petina Gappah, and other writers whose resonates with her students   At about 16:25, Dennis responds to Pete's questions about searching for muses   At about 18:20, Pete and Dennis discuss changes in life and writing life with the advent of fatherhood   At about 20:00, Dennis breaks down the title's pronunciation and origins of the collection   At about 22:35, Pete cites Erica Berry's work and asks Dennis about the natural setting of Oregon that inspired his work   At about 23:30, Dennis expands on moss and its importance and symbolism while citing Gathering Moss by Robin Kimmerer    At about 26:00, Is Dennis a believer in birds not being real??   At about 26:20, Dennis responds to Pete's asking about any individual importance of the varied mosses that title the collection's poems    At about 28:40, Pete and Dennis talk about ideas of nature being uncontrollable and the importance of “GREEN” and the use of “we” in the collection   At about 31:20, The two discuss the cabin setting for the second poem and beyond and Dennis responds to Pete's thoughts on the pen and its significance    At about 34:20, Dennis speaks about ideas of emptiness versus fullness and their myriad meanings    At about 38:55, Pete muses on ideas of Paradise and “The Fall” and asks Dennis about ideas of God and spiritual ideas from the collection    At about 42:30, The two discuss ideas of travel and men as the exalted travelers and ideas of “theater” and who's telling the stories   At about 47:15, Pete poses questions to Dennis about any changes from the retreat charted in the collection   At about 50:30, Pete makes yet another “Everlong” reference and compares it to ideas from later poems of Dennis' and finding peace   At about 53:50, Dennis discusses exciting new writing he's been working on    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.    Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl     Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    NEW MERCH! 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Founder and Director of The New Culture Forum Peter Whittle kicks off today's show by delving into the morning's top headlines as thousands of schools and colleges are in danger of breaking the law over recognising pupils' gender, a report warned yesterday. NHS GP and Broadcaster Dr Renee Hoenderkamp joins shortly after as doctors have warned that a nationwide clamour to get hold of new weight-loss injections is causing a “genuine threat to patient safety”, after the first NHS supplies arrived yesterday. Data Editor for The Spectator Michael Simmons returns to The Independent Republic to discuss recent statistics by the DWP as Glasgow, Liverpool and Manchester one in five people in the working-age population are claiming out-of-work benefits. Author, mediaeval historian and former supreme court judge closes the show to discuss his new book and what can be done about the rift between the European Union and the UK. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wasps are bastards! My baloney has a first name, it's L.E.B.A. NON. Neither Tea nor Tree. Raining Man. So Many YouTube Pies. Sometimes it's worth farting. Extra rough roughing it. Evil Fake Koalas. Your Confirmation Is Biased. It's Good When Vegas Gets A Rinse. Bee Adjacent. That Furniture Smell. Drop Bears: The Aussie Chupacabra. 10-Hour Yodel Loop. Kirby Your Enthusiasm with Amy and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host David Green is joined by Lexy Martin, a pioneering figure in the People Analytics field. With over five decades of experience at the intersection of technology and HR, Lexy has been a driving force in advocating for the integration of data and analytics into HR practices. Together, David and Lexy explore the dynamic insights from Lexy's research at Visier on the significance of democratising data and insights for people managers. During the conversation, you can expect to explore: The remarkable journey of Lexy's successful career An exploration of the power of democratising data and insights for people managers, unveiling key findings from Lexy's recent research at Visier The symbiotic relationship between data-driven practices and fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within organisations The visionary perspective on the future of people analytics, and how organisations can stay ahead of the curve Concrete strategies to cultivate a data-driven and digitally literate HR culture within organizations Support from this podcast comes from Visier. You can learn more by visiting:   https://www.visier.com/ Link to Visier's groundbreaking research ‘Unlocking Manager Effectiveness: The Next Driver of Value: https://www.visier.com/lp/manager-effectiveness-report/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government is struggling to change the story. After Gillian Keegan yesterday said, about the concrete crisis, that ‘everyone else has sat on their arse and done nothing', the story has continued to dominate the news. How can the government recover? Who should take the blame? James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Conservative Home's Paul Goodman.

School's out indefinitely across the country as many deal with a concrete crisis. But how much did the government know about this looming fiasco? Meanwhile, parliament is back in session — inflation, small boats and green energy are on the agenda for the Conservatives. Meanwhile, Starmer looks towards the general election with a shadow cabinet reshuffle. Plus a preview of the G20 conference, the latest on Ukraine — and it's been one year since the Queen died. How does this new era of Britain stack up to the last?  Ros Taylor is joined in The Bunker by Alex Andreou to get you prepped for the week ahead.   “The metaphor of crumbling schools is a little too on the nose.” – Alex Andreou “Cameron once said Labour failed to fix the roof when the sun was shining. How ironic.” – Ros Taylor “Braverman has failed on every single metric, to an almost farcical level.” – Alex Andreou Support us on on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Written and presented by Ros Taylor and Alex Andreou. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio editor: Jade Bailey. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Instagram | Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the new term officially begins, there's a row over who will shoulder the burden of paying to repair all the schools affected by the concrete crisis. The start of the new academic year saw dozens of schools in England fully, or partially closed, due to potentially unsafe reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete - also known as RAAC.Now, the government is under pressure to publish a full list of buildings that are impacted, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hit back at those blaming him for the crisis.The Evening Standard's Deputy Political Editor, Jitendra Joshi, shares his insight from Westminster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MPs returned to Westminster after their summer break, but the same can't be said for thousands of children expected in classrooms for the Autumn term – due to the crumbling concrete crisis. More than 100 schools stayed shut on Monday due to safety fears about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete - or RAAC – while the education secretary Gillian Keegan was caught on camera complaining about not being thanked for doing a "f***ing good job" over it all. On the Sky News Daily, Rob Powell speaks to Adrian Tagg, Building Surveying lead at the University of Reading about how far the crisis may spread. Plus, Sky's Sophy Ridge joins Rob to talk about the political fallout of the RAAC crisis, Labour's reshuffle and the possibility of a new by-election, as her new show The Politics Hub begins on Monday evening. Podcast producer: Emma-Rae WoodhouseInterviews producer: Alex EddenPodcast promotion producer: David ChipakupakuSenior podcast producer: Annie Joyce​​​​​​​Editor: Wendy Parker

A former senior civil servant said Rishi Sunak cut money for school repairs as Chancellor

Parliament is back from recess and the row which will be dominating MPs inboxes is the school concrete crisis, which has disrupted the start of term for over 100 schools. Why didn't the government act sooner?     James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Isabel Hardman.     Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

Will Bain hears more as the Chancellor pledges to make schools safe from the RAAC concrete. And we speak to one airline boss following the NATS air traffic control meltdown. Plus, 25 years of search.... Google celebrates a quarter of a century!

104 schools and colleges are told to partially or fully close due to concrete fears. It comes as children prepare to return to their classes after the summer holidays

Day two of weekend Newscasts with Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. And brand new BBC political chief correspondent, Henry Zeffman, joins them from his sofa at home. Laura gives her take on her interview with the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, who says the government "won't take any risks" with children's safety following the crumbly concrete crisis. But how worried should the government be about the political heat? And what did everyone make of Laura's exchange with Piers Morgan? He denied any involvement in phone hacking and accused Prince Harry, who is suing Mirror Group Newspapers, of being a “shameless hypocrite”. In case you've missed it, Laura and Paddy will be on Newscast on Saturday and Sundays, popping into the Newscast studio from their respective weekend TV and radio shows. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere. Today's Newscast was hosted by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham. 00:00 A gift from Laura to Paddy 01:34 The political consequences of the concrete crisis 12:59 Laura's take on the Piers Morgan interview 20:12 Newscasters respond to Laura and Paddy's Saturday chat on the expense of splitting up

Ministers have warned more schools may be forced to close classrooms at short notice

The Government issued the warning just days before the start of the new school year