Podcasts about Conduct

On this WPN Call #573, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by three special guests: Oklahoma U.S. Senator James Lankford, Dr. Robert Malone, and reporter Matthew Monfore. They discuss the disgraceful conduct of Dr. Anthony Fauci at his recent Senate hearing.     Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord.     Follow us on social media:  facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org

What parts of yourself have you learned to hide in order to be taken seriously? My guest on this episode is Mark Heywood, a friend of the show, returning guest and someone I've collaborated with on a number of projects. Episode Summary & Guest ProfileMark has spent more than twenty years working in crisis management and operational resilience, while simultaneously building a successful career as a bestselling novelist, screenwriter and, more recently, stand-up comedian.On the morning we recorded this conversation, Mark published an article marking his fifty-first birthday. In it, he reflected on the pressure many of us feel to present only one version of ourselves professionally, arguing that his creative and corporate lives were never really separate. As he puts it, they were 'not two jobs, but one obsession wearing two different lanyards.' That simple idea becomes the starting point for a much wider discussion about the stories we tell ourselves, and the stories organisations tell themselves.Along the way we explore:Why "stay in your lane" may say more about other people's expectations than your own potential.Why organisations often encourage people to bring their whole selves to work, while rewarding conformity.What interviews, dress codes and organisational culture reveal about human behaviour.Why stories often influence behaviour more effectively than rules, policies and frameworks.What films can teach us about operational resilience, cybersecurity and crisis management.Why the Titanic remains one of the most powerful lessons in organisational failure.How imagination is a strategic capability rather than a soft skill.Why thinking through "severe but plausible" scenarios requires organisations to become better storytellers.LinksMark's birthday article: "A Birthday Declaration from Someone Who Spent Over Twenty Years Pretending to Be Half of Himself" (LinkedIn)Mark's Behind The Spine podcastThe Writing SalonBehind The Spine podcastMark on LinkedInMark's previous appearances on the show talking about The Creative Industries under COVID, and Human Risk in the Creative IndustriesFilms, Stories & People MentionedDie Hard  Apollo 13 The Martian The Odyssey (Christopher Nolan)Don't Look UpSnakes on a Plane Sharknado Noah's Ark RMS TitanicRachel Heyhoe Flint Jeremy King AI-Generated Timestamped Summary00:00 – Why do we hide parts of ourselves to be taken seriously?03:40 – Mark explains why he stopped separating his creative and corporate identities.08:00 – Which hobbies and outside interests are considered professionally acceptable—and why?10:30 – Job interviews, authenticity and bringing your whole self to work.16:00 – Jeremy King on why behaviour matters more than dress codes.19:00 – Rachel Heyhoe Flint, the MCC and what institutional rules reveal about culture.23:00 – Why stories influence behaviour more effectively than rules.24:00 – The Trojan Horse and using films to teach cybersecurity and resilience.29:00 – The Titanic as a lesson in organisational resilience rather than maritime history.32:00 – Conduct versus outcomes: why testing matters more than compliance.36:00 – Using stories and popular culture to make risk real.38:00 – Noah's Ark, history and the enduring power of storytelling.40:30 – CrowdStrike, PPE and why organisations keep repeating the same mistakes.46:00 – Stories aren't predictions—they're a way of exploring possibility.49:00 – A ransomware exercise and the danger of relying on fixed policies.52:00 – Returning to the Titanic: preparing for the inquiry before the crisis.55:00 – Thinking like an attacker and challenging assumptions about cyber risk.58:00 – Taylor Swift, insurance and why seemingly ordinary data can become highly sensitive.1:02:00 – The idea of "risk inflation" and why yesterday's rules aren't enough.1:10:00 – Why memorable stories change behaviour more effectively than realistic scenarios.1:15:00 – Reverse stress testing and imagining what could really break an organisation.1:20:00 – RAG ratings, reporting and the danger of looking resilient instead of being resilient.1:23:00 – Final reflections on creativity, identity and why being more than one thing is a strength.

Philippians 1:27-28

Philippians 1:27-28

Main Points - Godly wisdom is displayed in humble, good conduct (v13). - Earthy wisdom breeds confusion and every evil thing (v14-16). - Godly wisdom bears the fruit of righteousness in peace (v17-18). This sermon contrasts earthly wisdom, characterized by envy and self-seeking, with godly wisdom that flows from above. The central message emphasizes that true wisdom is demonstrated through humble conduct and good works rather than mere intellectual knowledge. Key theological themes include the necessity of salvation by grace alone and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in producing righteous fruit. The preacher urges believers to examine their hearts for purity, peaceability, gentleness, and mercy as evidence of divine wisdom. Ultimately, the text calls for a sober self-assessment and reliance on God to cast aside selfish motives and live peacefully.

Philippians 1:27-28

Main Points - Godly wisdom is displayed in humble, good conduct (v13). - Earthy wisdom breeds confusion and every evil thing (v14-16). - Godly wisdom bears the fruit of righteousness in peace (v17-18). This sermon contrasts earthly wisdom, characterized by envy and self-seeking, with godly wisdom that flows from above. The central message emphasizes that true wisdom is demonstrated through humble conduct and good works rather than mere intellectual knowledge. Key theological themes include the necessity of salvation by grace alone and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in producing righteous fruit. The preacher urges believers to examine their hearts for purity, peaceability, gentleness, and mercy as evidence of divine wisdom. Ultimately, the text calls for a sober self-assessment and reliance on God to cast aside selfish motives and live peacefully.

China's military and coast guard have conducted drills near Huangyan Dao, saying the operations were aimed at safeguarding the country's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights amid tensions in the South China Sea.

Guaranteed income in retirement sounds pretty nice, but what are the trade-offs to make it happen? Several big asset managers offer target-date funds with built-in annuities. However, it's difficult to compare one against another because their strategies tend to differ. And retail annuities' dubious reputation has set up a hurdle for mass adoption. But recent important developments could clear the path for these funds to appear in 401(k)s and other retirement plans. New Morningstar research explores why target-date funds with annuities are gaining ground in the US. Jason Kephart has dug into the data. Morningstar's senior principal of multi-asset manager research is here to explain what he found. As Fidelity Adds Target-Date Fund With Guaranteed Income, Here's What You Should Watch For On this episode: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:00:59 What annuities are and why they got a bad rap 00:02:05 How in-plan annuities differ from retail versions 00:02:26 Why a proposed Department of Labor rule matters for 401(k) plans 00:03:08 Is momentum building for guaranteed income in 401(k)s? 00:04:18 Income annuities vs. guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits 00:07:09 What retirement savers should know now   Watch more from Morningstar: AI ETFs Are on the Rise. Are They Worth the Risk? Don't Leave Tax Savings on the Table: How to Conduct a Midyear IRA Checkup What Investors Should Watch for in the Second Half of 2026   Follow Morningstar on social:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/  X: https://x.com/MorningstarInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the arrest of two unhoused neighbors in South Inglewood Park, MDNP is reissuing their guidance on felony camping laws; they're also off the hook in a tragic misconduct case. On today's Friday News Roundup, host Rachel Iacovone is joined by creative producer Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to dig into those stories and more from this week, including the threat of “Love Is Blind” auditions in town. Also: Sorry, not sorry, we're still obsessed with the deepfake political ads, which segues so nicely into this week's members-only segment, “Hell Naw,” where we take on the scourge of AI slop graphics. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 31th episode: Adventure Science Center Brooklyn Bowl VOTE FOR US in the Nashville Scene's Best of Nashville 2026 Awards! Early voting in the midterm state and federal primary election and the municipal general election is NOW OPEN through Aug. 1! Here's everything you need to know to go vote. Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Days before ASEAN's foreign ministers landed in Manila, a Chinese Coast Guard sailor clubbed a Filipino sailor bloody at Second Thomas Shoal. Beijing normally lowers the temperature before diplomatic set pieces. This time it raised it, and nobody outside China knows whether that was a local commander improvising or a deliberate message.Co-host Ray Powell was in Manila for all of it, and this week he and Jim Carouso work through why the gray zone war across East Asia is heating up again and why it reaches well beyond a few contested reefs.The Philippines chairs ASEAN in 2026, and this month hosted regional foreign ministers as well as China's Wang Yi and America's Marco Rubio. Ray and Jim work through why a quarter-century of Code of Conduct negotiations still lead nowhere: China's nine-dash line claim is maximalist; its 1996 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea ratification carved out "historic rights" incompatible with UNCLOS itself; it rejected the UNCLOS-prescribed 2016 arbitration outright; and it profits from talks that never end, or from a code weak enough to push UNCLOS aside. Ray owns the “code-of-conduct pessimist” label and explains why.On the related political warfare front, Ray's new report traces how the CCP's United Front Work Department has captured Chinese-language education in the Philippines: teachers supplied through so-called "blood transfusion" and "blood generation" plans; Beijing-supplied materials; career pipelines into Chinese state firms; and how much if it homes back to Jinan University, whose Center for Philippine Studies-hosted symposium recently declared the Philippines' northernmost islands to be China's. Finally, the Bashi breakout: China Coast Guard patrols east of Taiwan along the Japan-Philippines EEZ boundary, radio challenges to inbound shipping and Beijing's boast of "inspecting" more than a hundred vessels. Ray's question: will we look back and say Taiwan's quarantine actually began here – not with an open declaration, but one incremental squeeze at a time, as more and more ship captains quietly decide that complying is cheaper than resisting?Subscribe for your weekly Indo-Pacific briefing.Follow us on X, @IndoPacPodcast, LinkedIn or FacebookFollow Ray Powell on X, @GordianKnotRay, or LinkedIn, or check out his maritime transparency work at SeaLightFollow Jim Carouso on LinkedInSponsored by BowerGroupAsia, a strategic advisory firm that specializes in the Indo-Pacific

Tom Fox and co-host Ronnie Feldman interview Lauren Thal, VP of Compliance at mid-size pharma company Tolmar, about building an in-house compliance program after external partners previously ran it. Lauren describes her background in healthcare compliance and earlier consulting at Ernst & Young and Navigant and explains why Tolmar's legal/compliance team used improv training at a retreat to strengthen soft skills, bonding, and collaboration in a remote, cross-location environment. They discuss how exercises like “Red Ball” and role-playing highlight communication styles, active listening, adaptability, and managing competing priorities, helping compliance partner with the business without appearing “finger-waggy” or like the “police.” Lauren also explains her training/communications strategy using short, playful compliance videos on topics such as Speak Up and Code of Conduct to disarm fear, increase attention and recall, and encourage engagement, offering practical ideas for deployment and emphasizing that humor reinforces rather than undermines compliance messages. Key highlights: Lauren's Compliance Journey Why Improv at Retreat Red Ball and Styles Partnering Without Fear Handling the Chaos Business Feedback and Impact Advice to Sell the Idea Resources: Ronnie Ronnie Feldman (LinkedIn) Learnings & Entertainments (LinkedIn)  Ronnie Feldman (Twitter) Learnings & Entertainments (Website) Compliance Confessions – inspired by “Mean Tweets,” these 90-second commercials address misconceptions and excuses to promote a speak-up culture and the E&C team as positive and helpful. E&C Training Jams – a soulful singer banters with ethics & compliance, explaining policies, sharing examples, and debunking excuses.  Tales from the Hotline – Real, speak-up-themed stories about workplace behavior gone wrong. Workplace Tonight Show! – E&C meets SNL Weekend Update explaining corporate risk topics and why employees should care. 60-Second Communication & Awareness Shorts – A variety of short, customizable, music and multimedia, quick-hitter “commercials” promoting integrity, compliance, speaking up, and the E&C team as helpful advisors and coaches. Custom Live & Digital Programing – Custom creative programming that balances the seriousness of the subject matter with a more engaging delivery. After all, you can't bore people into learning. Lauren Thal On LinkedIn  Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Creativity and Compliance is a multiple-award-winning podcast and was recently honored as one of the Top 35 Podcasts on Creativity by Feedspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the continuing undercurrent of consumer concerns around product origin, cost, and more, retailers need to find the balance between maintaining the product availability (and price) Canadians expect and adjusting to shifting trade realities. Add to this a supply chain with a new Code of Conduct, and challenges in production costs that also impact product availability.  So what is at the forefront of Canadian procurement focus? In this episode of Produce Talks podcast, a panel featuring Canadian retailers discuss what 2026 and beyond, looks like in stores.

The gang dives in to Snake Island and everything coming in 12.1!Blizzard Acts in GM Power Abuse IncidentLast week, we discussed the known details around an apparent abuse of admin powers. This week we get to tell you the fall out. The Blizzard employee was found to be in violation of their Code of Conduct and was dismissed from the company immediately.The players who were found complicit in the violation have had their accounts actioned upon. That has been reported to be a 30 day suspension of their accounts.LinksProhibited Gameplay Incident and Response - General Discussion - World of Warcraft Forumshttps://x.com/jdotb/status/2080799736915775742S2 Date AnnouncedAugust 11th the patch goes live!New Outdoor Zone: The Coiled IsleNew Activities:Vaults of Atal'UtekPublic EventsCurse SurgesCursed FishingNew Eight-Boss Raid: The Venomous AbyssNew Three-Boss Dungeon: Altar of FangsNew Lairs for Normal, Heroic, and Mythic World Boss EncountersThree New Delves including a new Nemesis DelveMidnight Season 2 Begins August 18thMythic+ Dungeon UpdatesNew Players vs. Bots ArenaPrey Season 2New Arcantina QuestsUser Interface Updates for Cooldown Manager and Ping SystemHousing Updates:Save, Export, and Import BlueprintsWelcome Pets!Four New EndeavorsClass UpdatesLinksCurse of Ula'tek Goes Live August 11! Journey to the Coiled Isle.The Clock is Ticking on Midnight Season 1 Achievements and Rewards

AREA MINISTERS' MEETING (July 2026) Part 3: The Character, Conduct, and Disposition of a Minister, Conduct Unbecoming, and other issuesSend us Fan MailSupport the showThank you for listening to our podcast!If you have any questions, subjects you would like to hear discussed, or feedback of any kind, you can contact us at:greengac@yahoo.com or through the links below, where you can find additional information about our work as well as other materials: Green Gospel Assembly Church – The Church that is Different    (church website)

The Torah value of Seni'ut – modesty – applies even in private, and even when one uses the restroom. Although one might intuitively assume that G-d is not present in the restroom, and does not descend into places of filth, the truth is that G-d is present everywhere. He is incapable of getting dirty, or becoming contaminated, and so He is present even in the lowliest and dirtiest locations, including the restroom. As such, Halacha requires conducting oneself appropriately even when using the restroom. The importance of this concept can be seen in the Gemara's discussion in Masechet Berachot (62b) about the story of King Shaul when he was pursuing David. As we read in the Book of Shemuel I (24), David was hiding from Shaul in a cave, and as Shaul passed near the cave, he needed to perform his bodily functions, and so he looked for a private place. He went deep into the cave, far from the entrance, and he exposed the minimum amount needed to relieve himself. While he was in the cave, David's men urged him to kill Shaul, who was trying to kill him. David, however, refused, and he instead secretly cut the corner of Shaul's garment, which he later showed to Shaul to inform him that he had the ability to kill him but refrained from doing so. The Gemara comments that it was Shaul's high standards of modesty when performing his bodily functions that provided the merit in which he was not killed during those moments. Earlier (Berachot 62a), the Gemara teaches that one who conducts himself modestly even in the restroom is saved from the poisonous snakes and scorpions, and also from "demons." Back then, people used outhouses, which exposed a person to harmful creatures such as snakes and scorpions. As Rashi explains, by acting modestly in the outhouse, one avoids drawing the attention of those creatures. And the demons, Rashi writes, respect those who act in a modest way, and so they do not seek to harm such a person. The Kaf Ha'haim (Rav Yaakov Haim Sofer, Baghdad-Israel, 1870-1939) cites the Yafeh La'leb as teaching that modest behavior in the restroom is one of the practices through which a person earns long life. The Mishna Berura cites the Sefer Misvot Katan (Rav Yishak of Corbeil, France, d. 1280) as maintaining that modest conduct when performing bodily functions constitutes a Torah obligation, established by the verse in the Book of Debarim (23:15), "Ve'haya Mahanecha Kadosh" – "Your camp shall be holy." Others maintain that this verse speaks specifically of a military camp, and the Sages extended this requirement to all times and places. The Petah Ha'debir (Rav Haim Binyamin Pontremoli, Turkey, d. 1873) writes that as this question is subject to a debate among the Rishonim, we must treat the obligation of modesty in the restroom as a possible Torah obligation and thus apply the same stringencies that we apply to other Torah obligations. The Gemara (Makkot 16b) teaches that it is forbidden to postpone performing one's bodily functions, and one should instead relieve himself as soon as he feels the need. The Torah (Vayikra 20:25) commands, "Ve'lo Teshakesu Et Nafshotechem," which the Gemara interprets to mean that one may act in a revolting manner. The Gemara gives the example of drinking water from the cup used to collect the blood when bloodletting. (The modern-day equivalent would be drinking water from the utensil used to collect one's blood when he takes a blood test.) Another example given by the Gemara is restraining oneself when he needs to relieve himself. One who does so is, essentially, carrying bodily waste around with him wherever he goes, which is disgusting, and it is thus forbidden. The Rambam, in Hilchot De'ot, adds that restraining oneself is also unhealthful, and adversely affects a person's health. As one is required to maintain his physical strength so he can properly learn Torah and serve Hashem, this is yet another reason why one must not delay using the restroom when he needs to. Additionally, the Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) writes that delaying using the restroom makes it more difficult to maintain the purity of one's thoughts. It is improper to leave the door to the restroom open when one uses it, even if nobody is home, because, as the Zohar teaches, harmful spirits are in the restroom at that time. The Ben Ish Hai emphasizes this point, noting that only if the odor in the restroom is unbearable, one is allowed to leave the door open, provided that privacy can be assured. The Ben Ish Hai writes that if one needs to perform his bodily functions in an open field, such as if he has no restroom available, then he should face north or south, but not east or west.

What happens if we manipulate the weather?That was a question that scientists addressed in a recent study about cloud brightening and its possible effects on the El Niño storms.The benefits could save entire towns from the storms, but the consequences could greatly outweigh the benefits.Stroke and spinal cord injuries affect millions of people. But breakthroughs in recovery have been singular.Battelle and Ohio State's NeuroTech Institute have partnered to create non-invasive rehabilitative, wearable technology.Two of OpenAI's most capable models hacked into Hugging Face, an AI startup. The AI did this unprompted with limited guardrails, raising concerns about the technology's capabilities.Guests:Dr. Jessica Wan, climate scientist and postdoctoral researcher, University of ChicagoJustin Sanchez, Battelle Tech fellowJon Snyder, CEO, NeuroLifeRussell Holly, director of commerce content, CNETphoto: Tony Gutierrez / AP

What happens if we manipulate the weather?That was a question that scientists addressed in a recent study about cloud brightening and its possible effects on the El Niño storms.The benefits could save entire towns from the storms, but the consequences could greatly outweigh the benefits.Stroke and spinal cord injuries affect millions of people. But breakthroughs in recovery have been singular.Battelle and Ohio State's NeuroTech Institute have partnered to create non-invasive rehabilitative, wearable technology.Two of OpenAI's most capable models hacked into Hugging Face, an AI startup. The AI did this unprompted with limited guardrails, raising concerns about the technology's capabilities.Guests:Dr. Jessica Wan, climate scientist and postdoctoral researcher, University of ChicagoJustin Sanchez, Battelle Tech fellowJon Snyder, CEO, NeuroLifeRussell Holly, director of commerce content, CNETphoto: Tony Gutierrez / AP

In today's Digest, we look at China fining Trip.com US$765m for monopolistic conduct, WBD taking Amazon to court over alleged executive poaching, and a podcast industry coalition proposing new standards for measurement and attribution.

Welcome to the second episode of Improvper Conduct! Hosted by Iain Luke Jones, Improvper Conduct is a fast-paced improv comedy panel show where two teams of experienced improvisers compete in a series of outrageous games, quick-fire challenges and increasingly ridiculous contests, all for a completely arbitrary score. In this episode, guest panellists Ebe McInerney and Dan Ayache join team captains Michael Ananins and Sekki Tabasuares to put their wit, imagination and teamwork to the test as they battle through a variety of improv games before one captain is crowned the winner and faces the ultimate challenge: delivering the all-important Captain's Acceptance Speech. Expect quick thinking, terrible ideas, shameless point scoring and plenty of laughs along the way. So sit back, relax and enjoy the second episode of Improvper Conduct.

Trae Blanco is the Director of Bands at Butler University, and joins the show to discuss some practical conducting challenges and solutions to help you become the best conductor for your students.Look Like Their Sound - Presentation⁠ ⁠Carl St. Clair Ted Talk - Innovation Whispers⁠ Support the Show HereTo gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.comOur mission is to share practical  advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.Connect with us with comments or ideasFollow the show:Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.comOn Youtube The Growing Band Director Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast GroupInstagram @thegrowingbanddirectorTik Tok @thegrowingbanddirectorIf you like what you hear please:Leave a Five Star Review and Share us with another band director!

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(The Center Square) – After reporting about a now-resigned state representative and allegations that Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch may have mishandled allegations against the lawmaker, new questions are being raised about the speaker's own behavior, particularly toward women on staff. The Chicago Tribune reported details last week from an unnamed former staffer of former Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, who accused the lawmaker of sexual harassment in 2023. Questions arose as to why Welch didn't take immediate action on the complaint made to his office until a second woman, this time a lobbyist, reached out with her own complaint about Benton earlier this year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's hard to escape the artificial intelligence hype. It's everywhere. Companies are adopting AI into their processes. Many people are talking to chatbots. And investors are making bets on which firms or themes will win. But do you need to own an AI ETF to benefit from the boom? Or do you already have enough exposure? Morningstar's associate director of US passive strategies research Dan Sotiroff has investigated whether the additional volatility of an ETF focused on AI is worth the risk. For the Best Long-Term Bet in the AI Economy, Look to the Past On this episode:   00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:16 How AI shapes broad market ETFs 00:03:53 Are there still opportunities for smaller companies as large tech firms dominate? 00:05:12 What to know about thematic AI ETFs 00:08:59 Are ETFs the ideal way to invest in AI? 00:10:33 ETF picks for getting AI exposure 00:13:38 What to keep in mind about the AI tech trend Watch more from Morningstar: Don't Leave Tax Savings on the Table: How to Conduct a Midyear IRA Checkup What Investors Should Watch for in the Second Half of 2026 Dividend Investing: How to Find the Right Balance Between Income and Growth   Follow Morningstar on social:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/  X: https://x.com/MorningstarInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Local authorities are to conduct a review of childcare providers' fees as a result of a direction from the Department of Children.T he review will begin this August. Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times brought us the details.

War Room Trump Throws Abraham Accords Monkey Wrench Into Saudi Nuclear Deal at 11th Hour, As Iran Threatens to Conduct Terror Attacks That Will ‘Cause National Mourning in America,' PLUS, Jack Smith Hit With Criminal Referral for Lying to Congress About Spying on Lawmakers

In this episode of Just Compensation, Amy S. Mushahwar, Taryn E. Cannataro, and Jessica I. Stewart discuss insider threats and how employers should approach cyber investigations when a threat comes from an employee or other service provider within the organization. They delve into common warning signs, evidence preservation, employee privacy considerations, the importance of coordination among legal, HR, IT, and forensic teams, and post-investigation issues such as considerations when disciplining or terminating employees, disclosure obligations, and the role of compensation structures in deterring and addressing insider threats. Speakers: Amy S. Mushahwar, Partner, Data Privacy, Security, Safety & Risk Management Taryn E. Cannataro, Counsel, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Jessica I. Stewart, Associate, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

This week we are talking about 501(c)(4)s, or social welfare organizations. What are the advantages to starting one?  How are they different than 501(c)(3)s and other types of nonprofits? And what are the important considerations when determining if a 501(c)(4) would be a good vehicle to use to conduct the types of activities you are hoping to engage in to achieve your mission? If you are curious about 501(c)(4)s, what they can do, and how they operate... this podcast episode is for you. Attorneys for this Episode Natalie Ossenfort Susan Finkle Sourlis Quyen Tu Shownotes Scenario: ·      Existing 501(c)(3) has a mission focused on providing potable water to the residents of a community, who are currently unable to tap into a reliable water supply. ·      The city, county, and state have failed to step up, so the 501(c)(3)'s staff raise funds for bottled water that they deliver to the community. ·      What the organization's founders thought would be a temporary fix, has now been operational for several years, and the water situation is not improving. ·      The 501(c)(3)'s founders want to do more to address the needs of the community, and some are considering starting an affiliated 501(c)(4). General Rules & Characteristics for 501(c)(3)s: ·      501(c)(3) organizations have a very favorable tax status. ·      They are tax-exempt, and their donors can take advantage of a tax deduction for their contributions.   ·      501(c)(3) public charities are limited in the amount of lobbying (or legislative advocacy) they can engage in, and they are prohibited from engaging in partisan political activity. Advantages of 501(c)(4)s ·      501(c)(4)s are social welfare organizations. ·      They are tax-exempt organizations that operate for the common good and general welfare of the community. ·      Donations to 501(c)(4)s are not tax-deductible for donors, but... ·      501(c)(4)s can conduct an unlimited amount of lobbying (or legislative) activity, and they can do some partisan work to support or oppose candidates for public office, but that type of activity must remain a secondary activity of the organization. Scenario: ·      If the 501(c)(3) founders wanted to advocate more aggressively for legislative changes that could provide a long-term solution to their community's water access problem, they might consider forming a 501(c)(4). ·      How much political (or partisan) activity could the organization conduct? If a 501(c)(4) decides to engage in any partisan political activity, that must be a secondary purpose of the organization and not the primary purpose. Primary Purpose Activities ·      Issue advocacy and lobbying o   In our scenario, this could include advocacy in front of the local city council or state legislature for reliable access to water. o   It could also include ballot measure advocacy. ·      Nonpartisan voter outreach to get out the vote and mobilize the community ·      Conduct research and educate legislators on issues ·      Engage in litigation to defend the rights of their constituents, and more... Secondary Purpose Activities ·      Candidate endorsements ·      Voter outreach activities using partisan targeting ·      Comparing the organization's stance on issues to where the candidates stand on those issues ·      Encouraging people to vote for candidates from certain political parties or with certain issue positions, and more... ·      When engaging in this type of activity, a 501(c)(4) must make sure that any partisan work remains a secondary purpose, and it must be mindful of and comply with campaign finance and election laws at the federal, state, and local levels. Secondary purpose activity... how much is too much? ·      A 501(c)(4) must maintain a primary purpose that is nonpartisan. ·      Tax lawyers differ on what they think is the ideal primary / secondary purpose split. ·      In order to be cautious, a 501(c)(4) could consider keeping its secondary purpose activities to 40% or less. ·      The IRS has created a safe harbor for organizations applying for 501(c)(4) status: ·       60% or more of its total expenditures (including reasonably allocable overhead) and total time (measured by employee and volunteer hours) is devoted to social welfare activity; and ·       less than 40% of its total expenditures and total time is devoted to political campaign activity. Affiliated Organizations Some things to keep in mind if a 501(c)(3) wants to form an affiliated 501(c)(4): Start-up costs should not come from the (c)(3), but instead should be independently raised for the formation of the (c)(4). Once the 501(c)(4) is formed, it should implement a cost-sharing agreement to ensure that no 501(c)(3) resources are being used to impermissibly subsidize (c)(4) work. It should implement time tracking systems to ensure that staff and volunteers track their 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) work separately.   How Would an Existing 501(c)(3) Decide Whether to Form an Affiliated 501(c)(4)? ·      Examine whether your 501(c)(3) public charity is getting close to its lobbying limits, but still wants to do more legislative advocacy. ·      Examine whether there is a need for a more political, and policy focused voice to advocate on your issues and support your communities. ·      Examine whether you want to engage in activities that are prohibited for 501(c)(3)s, but permissible for 501(c)(4)s (support or opposition of candidates) ·      Examine whether you have sufficient financial resources to cover the start-up costs of a 501(c)(4) from sources other than your 501(c)(3), etc.   Resources ·      The Connection: Guide to Creating and Operating 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, and Political Organizations ·      Comparison of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Permissible Activities (Factsheet) ·      Navigating the Gray: Tips for working in coalition when the law isn't clear (Factsheet) ·      Coalition Checklist (Guide)

Grudzień 1724. Osiemnastoletni chłopak klęczy na kołyszącym się pokładzie i przekłada listy w worku pocztowym. Szuka swojego nazwiska. Za kilka godzin zejdzie na ląd w największym mieście zachodniego świata. Sam. W Wigilię. Co znajdzie w tym worku? A raczej: czego w nim nie znajdzie?To odcinek o najniższym punkcie młodego życia i o człowieku, który pokazał Benowi, czym naprawdę jest słowo honoru.O obietnicach, które nic nie kosztują, i o tym, ile są warte. O mieście, które mogło pochłonąć chłopaka bez grosza,i o czterech zdaniach spisanych na oceanie, które przetrwały sześćdziesiąt lat. ✍️Jak Ben trafił na dno?Kto go z niego wyciągnął? I co takiego zapisał na powrotnym rejsie, że trzymał się tego do starości? Jeśli lubisz moje podcasty „Lepiej Teraz” — pomóż mi dzielić się tymi historiami dalej:Wesprzyj moją pracę na Patronite: patronite.pl/podcastlepiejteraz lub postaw na suppi.pl/lepiejteraz Subskrybuj mój nowy kanał podcastowy Radek Budnicki na Spotify: znajdziesz tam moje solowe lekcje, refleksje i wywiady.Źródła pierwotne:Benjamin Franklin, „The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin” (Część I), tekst w domenie publicznej, Project Gutenberg (wydania nr 148 i 20203, za edycją Bigelowa z oryginalnego rękopisu). Wszystkie cytaty w cudzysłowach to przekłady własne z angielskiego oryginału. Z autobiografii pochodzą: rejs London Hope, zwolnione miejsca po Hamiltonach, przyjaźń z Denhamem; worek pocztowy i wybranie listów po charakterze pisma; scena u księgarza i list Riddlesdena; wyjaśnienia Denhama i werdykt „Chciał zadowolić wszystkich; a mając niewiele do dania, dawał oczekiwania”; wyważona ocena Keitha; wdzięczność Hamiltona; kwatera przy Little Britain, praca u Palmera; jeden list do Deborah („kolejne z wielkich errat mojego życia”); broszura z 1725 r. jako erratum, Lyons, Mandeville, niedoszłe spotkanie z Newtonem; sir Hans Sloane i sakiewka z azbestu; wątek Ralpha i pani T., posada nauczyciela pod nazwiskiem Franklin, dług ok. 27 funtów; drukarnia Wattsa: „Piłem tylko wodę…”, sześć kufli dziennie, dwie kaszty na schodach, „I tak te biedne diabły wiecznie trzymają się na dnie”, bien venu, duszek drukarni, „głupota pozostawania w złych stosunkach…”, kleika i „święty poniedziałek”; gospodyni z Duke Street; Wygate, przepłynięcie Tamizy z Chelsea do Blackfriars, podręcznik Thevenota; historia Denhama (bankructwo w Bristolu, obiad dla wierzycieli, przekazy pod talerzami z odsetkami) i jego oferta (kancelista za 50 funtów rocznie); propozycja sir Williama Wyndhama i myśl o szkole pływania; „pożegnałem się z drukarstwem, jak sądziłem, na zawsze”; komentarz do planu życia; późniejsze losy Deborah Read i Johna Rogersa.Benjamin Franklin, „Journal of a Voyage, 1726″ oraz „Plan of Conduct, 1726″, Founders Online, National Archives (founders.archives.gov, za: The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, t. 1, red. L.W. Labaree, Yale University Press 1959). Stąd: daty rejsu Berkshire (Gravesend 23 lipca 1726, Filadelfia 11 października 1726), treść dziennika podróży oraz pełny tekst Planu postępowania (przekład własny). Nota redakcyjna potwierdza postać Thomasa Denhama (zm. 1727) i posadę Franklina za 50 funtów rocznie.Biografie (fakty i kontekst; cytowane oszczędnie w ramach prawa cytatu):3. Walter Isaacson, „Benjamin Franklin: An American Life”, Simon & Schuster 2003 (chronologia pobytu w Londynie 1724–1726, losy Deborah Read i Johna Rogersa).4. H.W. Brands, „The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin”, Doubleday 2000 (realia drukarni Palmera i Wattsa, Londyn lat 20. XVIII w.).5. Nick Bunker, „Young Benjamin Franklin: The Birth of Ingenuity”, Knopf 2018 (tło handlowe Londynu, sylwetki Denhama i Keitha).6. Carl Van Doren, „Benjamin Franklin”, Viking 1938 (rekonstrukcja epizodu londyńskiego i powrotu z Denhamem).Archiwa i internet:7. Founders Online, National Archives: founders.archives.gov8. Project Gutenberg: gutenberg.org (Autobiography, wydania nr 148 i 20203)9. Historical Society of Pennsylvania (księga handlowa Denhama 1726–1728, wzmiankowana w aparacie Founders Online)

①China calls for the early conclusion of consultations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. We explore its importance for regional peace. (00:42) ②Iran warns the U.S. against attacking its nuclear sites, while Yemen declares a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. Is a wider regional conflict looming? (14:13) ③China is making contactless customs clearance the norm. What does it mean for global businesses? (25:05) ④Europe's heatwaves boost demand for Chinese air conditioners. We explore how Chinese firms adapt to overseas demand. (30:40) ⑤Why is the U.S. planning a 100% tariff on generic drugs from 2028? (43:25)

In This Episode: Mention the word "manifestation" in a room of high achievers, and you will immediately split the crowd into two extreme camps. On one side, you have the total skeptics who dismiss it as fluff or a useless trend. On the other side, you have people who believe you can sit on a couch, "think and grow rich," and quantum leap your way into success without lifting a finger. The truth is, both camps get it completely wrong. In this episode of the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast, hosts Mark Cardone and Theron Feidt strip away the fluff and deliver a grounded, practical framework for how manifestation actually works in real life. True manifestation isn't magic or wishful thinking; it is the strategic realignment of your subconscious mind, your daily habits, and your active perspective. Drawing from decades of experience training thousands of students in the dojo and coaching business leaders, Mark and Theron break down the exact 3-step action system to help you bridge the gap between where you are and what you want to create. (Plus: Mark and Theron highlight the launch of the brand-new Achieve Results NOW! website! Check it out to easily navigate all 500+ episodes, stream the Refocus to Rise series, and claim your free digital book to get access to upcoming exclusive tools!)

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China stands ready to work with ASEAN to foster a new narrative of peace, stability, cooperation and friendship in the South China Sea. He also discussed the issue with Malaysia's foreign minister, saying the early conclusion of consultations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea will help safeguard peace and stability in the region.

Once upon a time, salespeople could live several different lives. There was the polished professional who met clients during the day. Then there was the private version who could enjoy a heroic night out, behave like a complete goose and assume nobody important would ever hear about it. Those days are gone. Today, buyers can search your name before you meet. They can inspect your LinkedIn profile, read your comments, watch your videos, examine your photographs and decide whether you look credible—or dangerous—from the comfort of their office. You are already being judged. The only question is whether you are helping to shape the verdict. Why Does a Salesperson's Public Image Matter? Your public image matters because buyers are deciding whether they trust you before you have even shaken hands. In the old days, a potential client might know your company name, your job title and whatever gossip was circulating within a fairly small business circle. Your family life, weekend behaviour and questionable karaoke performances usually remained safely separated from your professional reputation. Social media blew that arrangement to pieces. Now buyers can discover professional articles, recommendations and client advice. They can also discover angry political rants, embarrassing photographs, customer complaints and evidence that you occasionally lose all adult supervision after 10:00 p.m. That online material becomes part of your sales presentation whether you intended it to or not. A strong public image creates familiarity and confidence. A careless one can kill the deal before the meeting invitation is even sent. Do now: Search your own name as though you were a suspicious buyer with a large budget and a low tolerance for nonsense. Do Buyers Really Research Salespeople Before Meeting Them? Of course they do. Buyers investigate us in exactly the same way we investigate them. Before meeting a prospect, salespeople check LinkedIn, company websites, press releases and industry news. We want to know who we are meeting, what they care about and whether there is any useful common ground. Buyers are not sitting around waiting helplessly for us to arrive. They are doing their own research. They look at our employment history, qualifications, recommendations, connections, articles and public comments. They want reassurance that we are credible. They are also hunting for red flags. I have seen candidates listen to executive interviews before attending job interviews. Potential employees research the leaders they may work for. Prospective clients consume podcasts, videos and articles before contacting a training provider or professional adviser. The first sales conversation may therefore begin long before you enter the room—and you may not even be present. Do now: Assume every prospect has already inspected your LinkedIn profile and prepare it accordingly. What Should Buyers Find When They Search for You? They should find useful proof that you know what you are talking about—not a digital graveyard or an endless stream of self-congratulation. A polished profile is helpful, but anybody can write that they are "passionate," "dynamic" and "results-driven." LinkedIn is bursting with passionate, dynamic, results-driven people. Evidence is much more persuasive. Publish original ideas. Explain a customer problem. Share a useful framework. Record a short video. Write an article. Join a podcast. Analyse a trend in your industry. You do not need six podcasts, three television shows and thousands of articles. That level of content production is clearly the behaviour of someone who needs a hobby. You do, however, need enough current, relevant material to show buyers that you understand their world. Your content should help them conclude, "This person knows something useful," rather than, "This person appears to enjoy posting motivational quotations over photographs of mountains." Do now: Select one client problem and publish one practical, original response to it this month. What Online Content Can Damage a Salesperson's Reputation? Anything that makes buyers question your judgement can damage your reputation faster than you can say, "That photograph was taken out of context." Photographs of you completely smashed at the local boozer may be hilarious to your mates. They are less amusing to a risk-conscious buyer considering a major contract. The same applies to abusive comments, offensive humour, public arguments and extreme opinions. You are entitled to have personal views, but you are not entitled to control how every client reacts to them. Politics and religion are especially effective ways to divide an audience. Unless either subject is central to your professional work, entering those battles publicly may deliver plenty of emotional excitement and absolutely no revenue. Other people make this more complicated. You can control what you upload, but you cannot completely control what your colleagues post. If everyone in the group photograph is clearly off their face, try to be the calm, demure one holding a glass of water and wondering how your life came to this. Do now: Review old posts, public comments, tagged photographs and privacy settings before a buyer does it for you. Is Having No Online Presence Also a Problem? Yes. Finding nothing can be almost as damaging as finding the wrong thing. A buyer who searches your name and discovers no professional evidence may wonder whether you are experienced, relevant or even still active in your field. This does not mean you need to become an online celebrity. Nobody is demanding that you dance on TikTok while explaining procurement strategy. Start with the basics. Use a professional photograph. Write a clear headline. Explain who you help and what problems you solve. Make sure your employment history is accurate and your recent activity supports your professional positioning. Then create a small library of original content. One useful article a month is better than daily drivel. A thoughtful two-minute video is more persuasive than repeatedly hijacking somebody else's content, adding a three-line introduction and pretending you have become a thought leader. Original work gives buyers something important: evidence. Do now: Build a credible minimum presence with a complete profile and at least three pieces of useful original content. How Can Salespeople Build a Strong Personal Brand? A strong personal brand comes from being useful, consistent and recognisable—not from endlessly announcing how magnificent you are. Choose a few subjects connected to the problems you solve for clients. If you sell cybersecurity, discuss business risk. If you work in leadership development, talk about engagement, accountability and difficult conversations. If you sell complex technology, explain it in language a normal human being can understand. Stay consistent. Buyers should gradually associate your name with a particular area of expertise. Professional production also matters. Clear writing, decent sound, sharp photographs and well-prepared videos tell the audience that you take your work seriously. The material does not need Hollywood production values, but it should not look as though it was recorded inside a cupboard during an earthquake. Avoid turning every post into propaganda. Constant selling becomes tiresome. Teach something useful and let buyers reach the conclusion that you may be worth speaking with. Do now: Decide which three business topics you want buyers to associate with your name and keep producing around them. Conclusion Your digital reputation is now part of your sales kit. Buyers will search for you. They will examine what you have published, what others have said about you and how you behave in public. They may reach a conclusion before you have the chance to deliver your perfectly rehearsed opening question. Conduct a forensic investigation of your online presence. Search your name. Examine old accounts. Review tagged photographs. Remove unsuitable material where possible and strengthen the professional evidence attached to your name. Publish original, useful and current content. Show buyers that you understand their challenges. Give them reasons to trust your judgement. You cannot stop buyers from judging you before they meet you. What you can do is make sure they find the person you deliberately chose to put in front of them—not the accidental digital version created by years of careless posting. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and received the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes globally, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, as well as Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His Japanese-language books include Za Eigyō（ザ営業）, Purezen no Tatsujin（プレゼンの達人）, Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō（トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう）and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā（現代版「人を動かす」リーダー）. Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and X and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives and professionals seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.

The First Amendment gives you an absolute right to believe whatever you want. It has never given you the right to act on those beliefs in ways that harm others. That distinction, simple as it sounds, is the one that the religious right has spent decades trying to erase, and it is the distinction that Professor Marci A. Hamilton has spent her entire career defending. Marci is a Professor of Practice in Political Science and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow in the Program for Research on Religion at the University of Pennsylvania, where she specializes in constitutional law. Marci is an intellectual leader against extreme religious liberty. She is the founder of CHILD USA, a nonprofit academic think tank dedicated to protecting children from abuse and neglect, and a leading national expert on clergy sex abuse and child sex abuse statutes of limitation, which she ran for a decade. The core argument of God vs. the Gavel is one that sounds obvious until you see how hard it is to actually enforce: religious organizations, like every other institution, must obey the law. No mandatory exemption. No special carve-out because a leader claims divine authority. Marci put it plainly: the very first free exercise case in United States history established that belief is absolute, but conduct is not. Conduct can harm others, and a functioning democracy does not allow anyone to use religion as a shield against accountability for harm. The cases that matter, she told me, are always about harm. Psychological harm is real. You only need to sit with a child sex abuse survivor once to understand that. This is a most important conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scripture does not adjust to cultural drift. It confronts it. Paul writes, "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity." These are five clear commands. "Watch ye" means stay awake and alert. "Stand fast in the faith" means remain anchored in revealed truth. "Quit you like men" is old English meaning, "Conduct yourselves like men." "Act like a man" "Be strong" means that weakness is not a virtue when God has commanded strength. Then verse 14 supplies the guardrail: "Let all your things be done with charity." Biblical masculinity is not cruelty, intimidation, uncontrolled anger, or selfish domination. A biblical man is: strong without being cruel; loving without being passive; firm without being harsh tender without surrendering conviction authoritative without becoming arrogant. Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference.

Consider getting your IRA in shape this summer instead of waiting for the calendar to flip to next year. A midyear checkup could help you optimize your retirement account to benefit from its tax advantages sooner than later. Morningstar's FundInvestor newsletter has highlighted investment ideas for folks who want to keep it simple, maximize tax advantages, or strive for capital appreciation. Morningstar's senior principal of ratings Russ Kinnel shares his favorite fund ideas for an IRA. IRA Favorites for Your Retirement Saving Plan On this episode: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:16 IRA basics and how Russ Kinnel invests in his IR 00:01:58 One-stop fund favorites for keeping it simple 00:03:45 Funds for maximizing tax advantages   00:06:38 Ideas to take the most advantage of tax-free compounding by focusing on capital appreciation    00:08:44 Could the funds also work in a Roth IRA?   Watch more from Morningstar: What Investors Should Watch for in the Second Half of 2026 Dividend Investing: How to Find the Right Balance Between Income and Growth Are Mutual Funds Becoming Obsolete?   Follow Morningstar on social:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/  X: https://x.com/MorningstarInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/   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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In breaking news, Popok reports on fellow independent journalist and commentator Katie Phang requesting that Judge Sullivan find AG Nominee Todd Blanche in Contempt of Court and fine him $1,000 a day for violating court orders requiring the production of certain Epstein Files. Popok reports that in the last 18 hours, Blanche, up for confirmation as AG, has lost his shepherd and protector in the process, Sen. Lindsey Graham, got branded a fraudster by a federal judge and referred for bar discipline, and now is on the likely receiving end of contempt findings by another federal judge. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://michaelpopok.substack.com/20off Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Subscribe to the Intersection with Michael Popok podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 Subscribe to Unprecedented with Michael Popok and Dina Doll podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unprecedented-by-legal-af/id1867023089 Subscribe to Court of History with Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-court-of-history/id1867022920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can golf crowds be rolled back? In this episode, Mark and Lou take up the points of the new spectator Code of Conduct for the 2026 Open Championship. Will a stated code help with fan behavior? Is it unnecessary—or perhaps worse, hypocritical? The full text can be found here: https://www.theopen.com/tickets-and-hospitality/spectator-code-of-conductIf you have a question you want covered on the pod, please submit here: https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/contact/Listeners can also leave us a voicemail! https://www.hackitoutgolf.com/voicemail/Where to find us:Mark Crossfield's weekly newsletter: https://www.crossfieldgolf.com/subscribeMark Crossfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/4golfonlineMark Crossfield on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/4golfonlineLou Stagner's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.loustagnergolf.com/subscribeLou Stagner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouStagnerGreg Chalmers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregChalmersPGAThe Hack It Out Golf Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HackItOutGolfSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on July 13th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

I'm welcoming back Diana Lutfi — independent legal expert, healthcare regulatory and bioethics consultant, and coalition builder — for a conversation about just how broken the American healthcare system has become, and how that brokenness is now colliding with the fight over therapist speech.I open with a personal on-ramp: my own recent ordeal getting diagnosed and treated for SIBO, and everything it revealed about a system that pushes drugs and procedures while ignoring underlying causes. It's a story about having to be your own advocate — doing your own research, demanding your own testing, declining the wrong prescription, and fighting for the right one — and about everyone who doesn't have the skills or resources to do that.From there, Diana and I widen the lens. We talk about “standards of care” as a phrase that sounds authoritative but is often anything but, from WPATH to gastroenterology. And we get into the heart of the episode: Colorado. Why is it, in my view, the worst state to be a parent — and increasingly, to be a therapist? We unpack Chiles v. Salazar, the new HB 26-1322 (Civil Actions for Conversion Therapy Survivors), and the deliberately vague “unprofessional conduct” language that lets licensing boards discipline speech.The questions we explore: What actually counts as being “required to affirm”? How does vague law create a chilling effect? And what would it take to fight back?Diana Lutfi, JD, MSHCM, CPHQ is an independent legal expert, healthcare regulatory and bioethics consultant, and coalition movement builder. She emerged in the center of two national movements unmasking healthcare abuses (health freedom and detransitioners), and became the tipping sphere after writing the Larger Detransitioners community amicus (cited in U.S. v. Skrmetti). She bridged 100+ detransitioners and activists supportive of Robert F. Kennedy Jr, and authored the counter-letter signed by 5,000+ academics and physicians supportive of Robert F. Kenendy Jr. She ignited a third wave of intellectuals and built a think tank dedicated to ‘Healing Science' to push back against the mislabeling of ‘science' and ‘data' used as justification for public health laws and social control. She enjoys teaching and empowering people to know their healthcare legal rights and constitutional rights, and actively champions stronger protection for bodily integrity.Links:Think-tank: healscience.orgConsulting: outofmedicalegypt.comFor legal research projects, Diana focuses on defamation, healthcare licensing, and legislative writing. Contact her at diana@outofmedicalegypt.comListen to our previous conversation here: 138. United States v. Skrmetti: Detransitioners Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case with Diana Lutfi[00:00:00] Start[00:01:57] A Personal Healthcare Saga[00:03:47] The SIBO Diagnosis Nobody Raised[00:06:22] Refusing a Black-Box Antibiotic[00:13:45] Being Your Own Advocate[00:16:08] Reforming a Broken System[00:26:09] The Fraud of "Standards of Care"[00:27:47] The Chart: Skrmetti and the Science Wars[00:34:30] Lawfare and Professional Speech[00:43:40] Colorado, Speech Censorship Capital[00:45:47] Getting "Required to Affirm" Right[00:53:38] Unprofessional Conduct as a Weapon[00:59:53] Chiles v. Salazar Explained[01:06:18] HB 26-1322 and Its Vagueness[01:12:50] Suing Therapists After a Suicide[01:22:34] How Healing Science Fights BackROGD REPAIR Course + Community gives concerned parents instant access to over 120 lessons providing the psychological insights and communication tools you need to get through to your kid. Now featuring 24/7 personalized AI support implementing the tools with RepairBot! 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Welcome to the very first episode of Improvper Conduct! Hosted by Iain Luke Jones, Improvper Conduct is a fast-paced improv comedy panel show where two teams of experienced improvisers compete in a series of outrageous games, quick-fire challenges and increasingly ridiculous contests, all for a completely arbitrary score. In this debut episode, our panellists put their wit, imagination and teamwork to the test as they battle through a variety of improv games before one captain is crowned the winner and faces the ultimate challenge: delivering the all-important Captain's Acceptance Speech. Expect quick thinking, terrible ideas, shameless point scoring and plenty of laughs along the way. So sit back, relax and enjoy the very first episode of Improvper Conduct.

Another day, another accusation by a former girlfriend… and yet Maine Democratic candidate Graham Platner has yet to drop out of his bid for the U.S. Senate and a chance to unseat longtime republican incumbent Susan Collins. 41-year-old Lyndsey Fifield told several news outlets that while they were dating, Platner repeatedly removed condoms without her consent while having sex. The act is known as “stealthing” and is considered a crime in multiple countries and states here in the U.S. and is classified as a form of sexual assault. Platner’s camp is vehemently denying the latest accusations, in addition to a former girlfriend’s claims that he raped her while they were dating, saying they are all politically motivated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another day, another accusation by a former girlfriend… and yet Maine Democratic candidate Graham Platner has yet to drop out of his bid for the U.S. Senate and a chance to unseat longtime republican incumbent Susan Collins. 41-year-old Lyndsey Fifield told several news outlets that while they were dating, Platner repeatedly removed condoms without her consent while having sex. The act is known as “stealthing” and is considered a crime in multiple countries and states here in the U.S. and is classified as a form of sexual assault. Platner’s camp is vehemently denying the latest accusations, in addition to a former girlfriend’s claims that he raped her while they were dating, saying they are all politically motivated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another day, another accusation by a former girlfriend… and yet Maine Democratic candidate Graham Platner has yet to drop out of his bid for the U.S. Senate and a chance to unseat longtime republican incumbent Susan Collins. 41-year-old Lyndsey Fifield told several news outlets that while they were dating, Platner repeatedly removed condoms without her consent while having sex. The act is known as “stealthing” and is considered a crime in multiple countries and states here in the U.S. and is classified as a form of sexual assault. Platner’s camp is vehemently denying the latest accusations, in addition to a former girlfriend’s claims that he raped her while they were dating, saying they are all politically motivated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Black, guest author, describes how, in the late 1990s, the Canadian organization Hatfield Associates collaborated with the Vietnamese 1080 Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of dioxin contamination. They chose the A Shau Valley as a study site because its lack of industrialization proved that any dioxin found must have originated from Agent Orange. The study revealed that while dioxin had degraded in most soil, it remained highly concentrated in hotspots around old US military bases where chemicals were stored or leaked. These hotspots, such as the airbases at Da Nang and Bien Hoa, allowed dioxin to enter the food chain through fish and ducks. Most tragically, the study mapped how dioxin was passed from mothers to infants through breast milk. These findings made the truth of the contamination impossible to evade, though it still took several years for the first US aid to arrive. Additionally, Susan Hammond began investigating the "deep secret" of herbicide use in Laos, mapping patterns of disability in villages along former flight paths. Her work eventually led to the first-ever humanitarian aid program for Lao victims of Agent Orange in 2023. The Long Reckoning (7)

Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, describes how, in the war's final hours, Robert E. Lee faced a monumental decision: follow Jefferson Davis's orders to scatter his army into the mountains to conduct guerrilla warfare, or surrender. Leechose to put "America first," rejecting the insurgency path to avoid subjecting the South to generations of further destruction. This act of statesmanship led to the meeting at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865, where Grantoffered exceptionally favorable terms, allowing Confederate officers to keep their sidearms and horses. The surrender was marked by mutual respect, exemplified by Union General Joshua Chamberlain ordering a salute to the surrendering Confederates as "honor meeting honor." After the war, John Singleton Mosby underwent a radical transformation; he became a close personal friend of Ulysses S. Grant and served as his campaign manager in Virginia. Defying local sentiment, Mosby joined the Republican Party, famously remarking that "hell is being a Republican in Virginia." He later served as a diplomat in Hong Kong, where he fought against human trafficking. In his final years, Mosby befriended a young George S. Patton, and it is believed that Patton's future mastery of maneuver warfare was influenced by the aging partisan's tactical lessons. The story of the "Unvanquished" thus concludes with a narrative of reconciliation, showing how these former shadow warriors helped forge the foundations of modern America and its special operations legacy. The Unvanquished (8)1922

Examine the life of David to learn how God uses consequences to conform us to the image of Jesus.Donate: https://store.intouch.org/donate/generalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.