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Townhall Review - January 4, 2025 Hugh Hewitt and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton discuss American national security priorities, warship replenishment and the broader challenges posed by China. John Solomon and China expert Gordon Chang talk about how Trump's tariffs will counter China’s aggressive strategies. Sebastian Gorka, set to join the Trump administration, talks with Shermichael Singleton, co-host of “Consider It” with Vox Media, about the evolving dynamics in D.C. Victor Davis Hanson dives deeper into the unique energy surrounding Trump’s return to the White House, in large part, driven by Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. Charlie Kirk celebrates a decisive GOP victory in 2024, ensuring a strong conservative future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever been curious about working for a Japanese company but felt discouraged by stories of long hours, low pay, rigid hierarchies, and mandatory social drinking? If so, this episode is for you. Our guest, Alvin Tan, dives into his controversial Medium article, "Why More Foreigners in Japan Should Work for Japanese Companies: Six Reasons to Consider It."The article sparked a firestorm online, generating nearly 100 negative comments on social media, with many Japan experts calling working for a Japanese company a career dead end. But Alvin challenges that narrative, sharing six compelling reasons why it might actually be a great opportunity for foreigners.As someone who has worked for two Japanese companies myself, I've seen firsthand the benefits—and was inspired to offer my own six reasons why it's worth considering. Together, we break down 12 reasons why working for a Japanese company might just be the career move you didn't know you needed. Other topics we discuss:Learning about real Japan via Japanese corporate cultureMastering the Japanese concept of QC, Customer Service, and HospitalityThe difference between Otsukaresama and Gokorosama?Why Japanese companies don't have clear job descriptionsWhy one is unlikely to ever get fired from a Japanese companyThe pay isn't good, but the benefits are usually greatYou get paid to practice JapaneseBeing a great stepping stone for better job opportunitiesAlvin's two favorite untranslatable Japanese wordsAlvin Tan on Medium: https://medium.com/@alvintwritesAlvin Tan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvin-tanMore Now and Zen episodes: https://www.nowandzen.jp/Dream Drive: https://www.dreamdrive.life

FEATURING: (00:00:26) Death Wish 4 retrospective.(00:13:38) New Business - Mario and Luigi: Brothership, Donkey Kong Land on NSO.(00:31:04) KUUKIYOMI 4: Consider It.(00:39:54) Trials of Mana (2020).(00:45:43) Like a Dragon: Yakuza on Amazon.(01:05:01) Skyrim on PS5, Nintendo game vouchers.(01:15:27) DS 20th anniversary Retroactive deliberations.

Temporary Relief in Your DivorceIn the latest installment of the Your Divorce Case series, Seth Nelson and Pete Wright dive into the complex world of temporary relief. Join them as they explore what temporary relief is, who it helps, who it hurts, and why it matters in the grand scheme of your divorce proceedings.Navigating the Choppy Waters of DivorceSeth and Pete break down the concept of temporary relief, a legal lifeline designed to keep families afloat during the tumultuous divorce process. They discuss how temporary relief can address critical issues like parenting plans, alimony, child support, and attorney's fees. The hosts also delve into the pros and cons of seeking temporary relief and the potential impact on the final outcome of your case.Questions we answer in this episode:What is temporary relief and how can it help during a divorce?How do you request temporary relief and what can you ask for?What are the potential drawbacks of pursuing temporary relief?Key Takeaways:Temporary relief can level the playing field in contentious divorcesRequesting temporary relief involves filing motions and attending hearingsSeeking temporary relief can be costly and time-consuming, so weigh the pros and consSeth and Pete emphasize that while temporary relief can provide much-needed support during a divorce, it's crucial to consider the financial and emotional costs involved. They offer valuable insights into the strategic decisions you'll face when contemplating temporary relief in your own divorce case.This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating divorce. With their trademark wit and expertise, Seth and Pete provide the guidance you need to make informed decisions about temporary relief and protect your interests during this challenging time.Links & NotesSchedule a consult with SethGot a question you want to ask on the show? Click here! (00:00) - Welcome to How to Split a Toaster (02:10) - Temporary Relief (03:35) - What It's Supposed to Do (16:38) - Why to Consider It (17:25) - The Process (20:06) - Pros and Cons (26:06) - Review (27:59) - How Influential (29:47) - Wrap Up (30:03) - Listener Question Learn more about the Holiday Harmony: Soberlink's Tools for Safe and Conflict-Free Co-Parenting webinar and sign up to attend right here! It's on Saturday, November 16th, at 9:30a PT. 

How might you have acted if Jesus was your brother growing up? In "Consider It" Pastor John discusses the story of James, the leader of the Jerusalem Christian church, and Jesus's half-brother, and how even James -- Jesus' own family, didn't believe Him at first. Support the show

In hour three of VSiN Tonight, Wes Reynolds and Will Hill look ahead at week 1 of the NFL season for Survivor purposes. They play a round of Consider It, Book It, or Drop It where Wes and Will have to guess what player is being highlighted and decide whether their odds are worth betting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we'll be learning the key to stop acting from fear in your life -Understanding this simple process will transform your life and business.Leadership is the courage to act when other's wont.It is the ability to process and pass through fear.Identify: Step 1. Worst case scenario.Step 2. Best case scenario.Step 3. Actual worst case scenario.Consider:It's said there's nothing to fear but fear itself.Actually, there's nothing to fear but shame.If you're ready to lead a 1000x transformation of your life and business, go to JonathanHerzogCoach.com and book a 1-hour trial coaching call today. If the booker is full, send an email to info@jonathanherzogcoaching.com to join the waitlist today.

Consider: It's not necessarily that an employer has a performance management problem or, say, a learning management system problem. We must strive to marshal the discrete domains of human capital management, the silos, as one multidisciplinary instrument to solve employers' people-related needs and challenges. This is the high-level strategic value in industry-specific and industry-tailored suites for HCM, in my opinion. They help us think about HCM more holistically. They help vendors and users alike of technology for HCM break free from silo-think. There's plenty additional value, as well, for the industries these tailored HCM suites address. Software-as-a-service provider isolved recently launched People Cloud for Healthcare Services, a version of its HCM software suite exclusively for employers in health and medical services. To discuss the new product (and accompanying professional services) James Norwood, chief marketing and strategy officer at isolved, joined us for this episode of the #HRTechChat video podcast. "Once you're in a battle for talent, and it becomes a seller's market, then you do have to invest in these things," James says. He's speaking of the perennial need for registered nurses in healthcare and the need to combat and address this with people-focused solutions. RNs are always in short supply, it seems. It's a top-of-mind challenge in the health and medical services space. The pandemic has only exacerbated this shortage to become even more acute (if that was even possible). The vendor's own research shows 100 percent of HR leaders in assisted living facilities saying its hard to retain RNs. You read that right, by the way. In a large isolved-initiated survey of many subsets of the healthcare space, yes, all the HR leaders working in assisted living reported difficulty in retaining talent. It's indicative of the urgent and deep challenges related to employing people in the healthcare space. "What is isolved doing? We're helping on some of those things," James says. For healthcare-related employers, through the new healthcare-focused version of the suite, "we're helping with people getting onboarded. We're helping them get compliant. Our learning management system has very industry-specific certification training courses, which will automatically notify people in advance when a particular certification might be coming up to expire. So there's lots of things that can be done to work with employees, to make them feel like they have more control in their own destiny." The new version of the suite does a number of things to address the idiosyncrasies of healthcare employers' people-related needs, and we recently published our analysis of the People Cloud for Healthcare Services launch. I encourage you all to watch this episode. James and I delved deeply into the rationale behind isolved's decision to launch this new version of its product, how it helps, where the vendor looks to tackle industry specialization next, and much more.

In this podcast, John Rhodes joins Consider It to discuss a question on what songs by what ministries are okay for us to sing.

In this episode of The Backlog, Erica and Char discuss the Uncharted movie trailer and why they take issue with some of the castings. Erica gives a casual non spoiler review on Metroid Dread and Char talks about the game they are playing called "Consider It" which had Erica and the chat very amused. The duo also discuss the Elden Ring delay and why it was surprising. Also, they briefly discuss God of War going to PC because there isn't much to say. They knew it would happen! Last but not least, the duo discusses YouTube content creation and some of the struggles editing causes. It was a fun show! Thank you for listening. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-backlog-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-backlog-podcast/support

Special guest, Cori Hennessee, joins Consider It on this podcast to talk about women's ministry in the church.

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Michael Steele, Touré, Amy Holmes, and Shermichael Singleton discuss the terrible divisions facing our country and how we can move forward. Moderator: Clay Aiken has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Michael Steele is the former RNC Chairman, former Lt. Governor of Maryland, political analyst for MSNBC, and the host of The Michael Steele Podcast.  Toure’ hosts The Toure’ Show and the Democracy-ish Podcast with Danielle Moody.  Amy Holmes is the co-host of PBS’ ‘In Principle’ and a columnist for Die Weltwoche.  Shermichael Singleton is a political strategist, former contributing host of Vox’s Consider It, and host of the brand new podcast Speak Easy, coming soon from Ricochet Podcasts. Email your questions to podcast@politicon.com. Follow @politicon and go to Politicon.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Michael Steele (https://twitter.com/MichaelSteele?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) , Touré (https://twitter.com/Toure?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) , Amy Holmes (https://twitter.com/realamymholmes) , and Shermichael Singleton (https://twitter.com/Shermichael_?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) discuss the terrible divisions facing our country and how we can move forward. Moderator: Clay Aiken (https://twitter.com/clayaiken) has sold 6 million albums, authored a New York Times bestseller, and ran for Congress in North Carolina in 2014. Panelists: Michael Steele (https://twitter.com/MichaelSteele?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) is the former RNC Chairman, former Lt. Governor of Maryland, political analyst for MSNBC, and the host of The Michael Steele Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-steele-podcast/id1412905534) .  Toure’ (https://twitter.com/Toure?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) hosts The Toure’ Show (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tour%C3%A9-show/id1313077481) and the Democracy-ish Podcast (https://www.dcpofficial.com/democracy-ish) with Danielle Moody.  Amy Holmes (https://twitter.com/realamymholmes) is the co-host of PBS’ ‘In Principle’ (https://www.pbs.org/show/in-principle/) and a columnist for Die Weltwoche (https://www.weltwoche.ch/international.html) .  Shermichael Singleton (https://twitter.com/Shermichael_?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) is a political strategist, former contributing host of Vox’s Consider It (http://facebook.com/consideritshow) , and host of the brand new podcast Speak Easy (https://ricochet.com/podcast/) , coming soon from Ricochet Podcasts. Email your questions to podcast@politicon.com (https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/a56e69ec-efda-11e7-bbd7-c3a8c0f9b6e6/podcasts/d17f5f20-5976-11ea-bf71-fb810ef6e986/episodes/af0d2092-5eaa-11ea-ba03-5374da6c3fcc/podcast@politicon.com) . Follow @politicon (https://twitter.com/Politicon) and go to Politicon.com (https://politicon.com/) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Shermichael Singleton is a political consultant, writer, commentator, and former Contributing Host of Vox Media's Consider It, a current affairs digital show that aired weekly on Facebook Watch. He is also a 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree for Law and Policy for his contributions to politics and media.As a political operative, he has worked on the presidential campaigns of former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich where he focused on youth outreach and engagement. From there he went on to work on former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney's presidential campaign in campaign operations and coalitions where he traveled the country during the 2012 election. During the 2015 and 2016 cycle, he worked on the presidential campaign of renowned Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ben Carson where he was the faith coalitions advisor tasked with targeting and building coalitions within the faith community, which would become Dr. Carson's strongest base of support. As a result, Dr. Carson became the only candidate to surpass President Trump in polls for several straight weeks during the 2016 campaign cycle.

Greg Decker and Rich Lovejoy join host Amanda Knowlton this week as they dive into the mailbag backlog and answer your emails and more! Games: Death Stranding, Dragon's Dogma, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Gato Roboto, Consider It, Sayonara Wild Hearts. 

Liz Plank is an award-winning journalist and the Executive Producer of Divided States of Women at Vox Media, where she also hosts Facebook Watch's Consider It. In 2016, Liz presented a TedxTalk, How to Be a Man: A Woman's Guide, which inspired her first book, For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity. Liz was also named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Media, as well as one of the world's most influential people in Gender and Policy. As a regular panelist addressing issues like politics, gender issues, and reproductive rights, Liz realized that to accomplish feminist goals and truly make progress, the other half of the population could not be ignored. It became clear to her that what is needed is an expansion of these conversations to include men while recognizing that they might arrive at these issues from a different place. Liz is one of my dearest friends and she just lights up the screen with her extraordinary ability to be funny while covering some really challenging topics and I am so happy to have her on the show today. In this episode, we talk about how Liz became interested in activism and journalism, the massive learning experience from writing her book, Liz's personal experience with dealing with mental health issues, and so much more!   To learn more, visit the show notes.   Want to continue the love-fest? Follow me on Instagram!

Geek Girl in the News looks at the awesome or not so awesome news that will make you go either: "YAY" or "OMG I can't believe that." The latest and greatest geek girl news from September 2019 covers Kristen Stewart's sexuality, Scarlett Johansson's unfeminist takes, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp (again), Siri's stance on feminism, and the awesome new game, Ms Monopoly! September brought us a LOT of geek girl news. While we're bringing up a former couple we've spoken about a few times, there's been some new developments in the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp saga. What do you think about it? We also think it's totally rude to tell sassy bisexual actor Kristen Stewart to tone down her sexuality - let your bi flag fly high, Kristen! Your fans are out here supporting you. Whoever told you that shouldn't be working in PR. But let's not skip over Scarlett Johansson's latest hot takes - no thank you! Where's YOUR PR support? Because they should tell you to sit down! Let's celebrate the new game from Hasbro, Ms Monopoly, that celebrates women and takes a unique spin where women are getting paid 20% more than men. Love love love this! While this isn't what feminism wants (hello actual equality) Ms Monopoly is addressing the gender pay gap in the coolest way. Here for it!!! Plus, they've given grants to three awesome school girls making waves in STEM at their young ages. Go Hasbro! More companies like this, please! Oh, and what do you think of renaming Lincolnshire's Fire & Rescue mascots Freddy and Frida!?? CONSIDER IT, OKAY!? What’s your take on these news articles? In this episode of Geek Girl in the News, we covered these news stories: Kristen Stewart was told to “tone down” sexuality if she wanted to bag Marvel roles (https://www.nme.com/news/film/kristen-stewart-was-told-to-tone-down-sexuality-if-she-wanted-to-bag-marvel-roles-2544407) Amber Heard Worried She Will Be 'Demonized' In Johnny Depp Lawsuit, Wants Details Kept Private (https://theblast.com/c/johnny-depp-amber-heard-domestic-violence-lawsuit-private-information) Johnny Depp Accuses Amber Heard of Blackmail With Drug Photo (https://comicbook.com/movies/2019/09/23/johnny-depp-accuses-amber-heard-of-blackmail-with-drug-photo/) Apple made Siri deflect questions on feminism, leaked papers reveal (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/sep/06/apple-rewrote-siri-to-deflect-questions-about-feminism) Twitter thread about Siri (https://twitter.com/andizeisler/status/1170046065367642112) Let's Stop Making Excuses For Scarlett Johansson (https://bust.com/feminism/196401-the-time-has-come-to-stop-making-excuses-for-scarlett-johansson.html) 40% of new podcasts are hosted by women (https://podnews.net/update/40-percent-female-hosts) Girl power: Hasbro brings gender pay gap debate to game night with new Ms. Monopoly (https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/09/10/ms-monopoly-hasbro-brings-gender-pay-gap-debate-game-night/2201160001/) Ava Canney's Twitter Account (https://twitter.com/ava_canney) Gitanjali Rao's Twitter Account (https://twitter.com/gitanjaliarao) Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue drops Fireman Sam over inclusivity complaint (https://thelincolnite.co.uk/2019/09/lincolnshire-fire-rescue-drops-fireman-sam-over-inclusivity-complaint/) Cecil Castellucci Is Writing The Batgirl We've Been Waiting For (https://bust.com/books/196408-cecil-castellucci-batgirl-comic.html) Support Geek Herring on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/geekherring)! If you’ve enjoyed this episode, please check out some of our others! Geek Discussion: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Cast Them (https://geekherring.com/geek-discussion-fantastic-beasts/) Geek Girl Stereotypes: Identify, Self-Reflection, and Toxic Femininity (https://geekherring.com/stereotypes-identity-toxic-femininity/) Geek Girl Community: Support, Sisterhood, and Friendship (https://geekherring.com/community-sisterhood-friendship/) If you’ve been loving Geek Herring, please hop over to iTunes and leave us a review! Join us on Discord (https://geekherring.com/dsicord)!! You can find us Online (https://www.geekherring.com) / Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/geekherring) / Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/geekherring) / Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/geekherring) / Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/geekherring)! Geekily yours, Amanda & Monika

A study conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2018 shows that gender roles are alive and well today. These create a lot of challenges for women wanting to lead and advance in organizations, and for men — most of which never really get talked about. That's why, Liz Plank, an award-winning journalist and the Executive Producer of Divided States of Women at Vox Media and host of Facebook Watch's Consider It has released her first book: For the Love of Men, which sets out a New Vision for Mindful Masculinity. In this episode, Liz will share how being a man in the world needs to evolve, and why mindfully approaching gender is something that both women and men should be doing. To check out episodes you missed or learn how to partner with us, visit thefixpodcast.org Sign up for our newsletter: thefixpodcast.org/newsletter This show is produced by Hueman Group Media.

A House Judiciary subcommittee debated H.R. 40, a bill that would study how the United States would implement reparations to African Americans. Sen. Cory Booker, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Danny Glover and Dr. Julianne Malveaux were among those who testified at the hearing. On Wednesday, Roland Martin; A. Scott Bolden, Former Chair of the National Bar Association PAC; Monique Pressley, Legal Analyst and Crisis Manager; Mark Thompson, Host of Make It Plain and Shermichael Singleton, Contributing Host of Consider It dissected the debate over reparations and how the movement can move forward. Watch the 6.19.19 edition of #RolandMartinUnfiltered https://youtu.be/XC0GBOb7uoY - #RolandMartinUnfiltered partner: 420 Real Estate, LLC To invest in 420 Real Estate’s legal Hemp-CBD Crowdfunding Campaign go to http://marijuanastock.org - ✅ NOW AVAILABLE: #RolandMartinUnfiltered Merch - https://bit.ly/2VYdQok ✅ Subscribe to the #RolandMartin YouTube channel https://t.co/uzqJjYOukP ✅ Join the #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BringTheFunk Fan Club to support fact-based independent journalism http://ow.ly/VRyC30nKjpY ✅ Watch #RolandMartinUnfiltered daily at 6PM EST on YouTube https://t.co/uzqJjYOukP ✅ Join the Roland Martin and #RolandMartinUnfiltered mailing list http://ow.ly/LCvI30nKjuj

GETTING A COPY OF YOUR DOCTOR'S NOTES MAY HELP YOU GET HEALTHY AND STAY  HEALTHY   IT MAY BE A GOOD PRACTICE FOR YOU.  CONSIDER IT.

We had a Very Important Bleeder (VIB) in the studio with us! Liz Plank appears frequently on MSNBC, is Executive Producer and host of the Vox show Consider It, and created the Big Uterus Energy movement. We cover all things menstruation with Liz, like, for example, the unwritten law that if you are traveling, you WILL get your period. Oh, and stick around for a classic (read: V dumb) song at the end.

Kevin discusses ongoing trade negotiations in Washington, President Trump's meeting with Kim Jong Un in Vietnam next week and a judge's warning to Roger Stone after his incendiary social media post with guests Kevin Walling, Democratic Strategist at HG Creative Media and Shermichael Singleton, Republican Strategist & Contributing Host of Vox Media’s Consider It.

Kevin discusses ongoing trade negotiations in Washington, President Trump's meeting with Kim Jong Un in Vietnam next week and a judge's warning to Roger Stone after his incendiary social media post with guests Kevin Walling, Democratic Strategist at HG Creative Media and Shermichael Singleton, Republican Strategist & Contributing Host of Vox Media’s Consider It.

Taylor invites host of Vox Media’s Consider It, Liz Plank aka @feministabulous, on discuss all things feminism.  The two discuss how their feminism has been challenged in relationships and how to take care of yourself in today’s political climate. 

There are very few things that are as crucial to our health as a good night's sleep.  On this episode of the Between Meals Podcast we are joined by sleep expert Param Dedhia, MD and we are talking ALL about the science of sleep and how to fix it.  Disordered sleep or a lack of sleep is a serious stressor on the body, it can affect heart health, insulin resistance, cognitive function, obesity and more. If you have trouble sleeping or simply want to optimize or better prioritize your sleep – this episode is for you.  SHOW NOTES, TOPICS & REFERENCES: The importance of making sleep a priority, how many hours is enough? Sleep quantity vs quality – which is most important? The Sleep Heart Health Study (sleep apnea and it's affects on heart health) Are you cheating yourself of sleep for more hours of "productivity"? How a full night's sleep can benefit your work, creativity and productivity. The importance of the timing of your sleep, does it matter when you go to sleep and when you wake up? What can you do if you are alert and awake at bedtime. Understanding circadian rhythm. Your day time sets up your night time - tips for setting up a day that will encourage a better night's sleep. The importance of bedtime rituals. How sleep can scrub out negative thoughts from the day prior. Why you might be waking up in the middle of the night. Understanding the various sleep cycles and what happens in each. Stay curious. 6 common signs that your sleep is not normal. If you have sleep apnea - do you NEED a CPAP machine? Is severe disordered sleep equivalent to smoking a pack of cigarettes? Why do some people sleep deeply and other people are more light sleepers? Sleep supplements and other natural remedies. Sleepy brain is a hungry brain. AND MORE! And of course, as always, we finish the interview portion of the show with a fun game of Would You Rather?   Be sure to stick around for the wrap up portion of the show where we talk briefly about:  different types of magnesium, which are best for sleeping? bed time rituals and practices + things to consider for better sleep. why your low carb diet may be affecting your sleep. References: How to Stock a Healthy Keto Pantry More Resetful Sleep Bedtime Yoga and Boosted Sleepy Time Yoga 10 Minute Grounding Meditation  How to Take a Break from Coffee and Why You May Want to Consider It 14 day Caffeine-free Challenge  Show Notes and References: http://www.tasty-yummies.com/betweenmeals06  

  When getting your fair share of the settlement, often the lawyer should put together a basic accounting. But what if your health care insurance company demands that you repay them from the settlement proceeds you receive? This is what Richard Duquette discusses in this episode. Tune in! A Right to Reimbursement One important thing to consider is that insurance companies know you need to factor in settlements, reimbursement claims, and lanes. On their end, they believe they have the right to be reimbursed.   There are a variety of liens to consider. Among them are super liens, government liens, medicare liens, and military liens. And although they exist to defend you in a case, lawyers also have the duty to protect these statutory liens. Things to Consider It may seem odd that after you've paid the premiums, insurance companies would ask you to repay them. It does not seem fair.   When it comes to insurance contracts, there a couple of things to consider. Among them are the nature of the contract, the summary plan description, the language used, the policy included, and the table of contents. Settlement Case Examples Looking back, there is a case called Sereboff v. Mid-Atlantic Medical Services, Inc. (2006). It encouraged individuals with the idea of not having to repay an insurance company.   However, the United States Supreme Court reversed it in a case called US Airways v. McCutchen (2013). They argued the paramount importance of the Erisa plan.   Here’s a list of references for Getting Your Fair Share of the Settlement: Sereboff v. Mid-Atlantic Medical Services, Inc. (2006) US Airways v. McCutchen (2013) Civil Code section 3045 et al.   To hear about Getting Your Fair Share of the Settlement, download and listen to the entire episode. Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you!   Connect with Richard L. Duquette at the following links:   Richard's Website Email Richard Call Richard: 760-730-0500 Connect with Richard on Facebook Follow Richard on Twitter   © 2016 Law Firm of Richard L. Duquette

Session 65 Our poster today is a working mom who fell into a very common premed trap of trying to compare her stats to those of others students. The problem is, it doesn’t work that way! If you have any questions that you would like answered here on The OldPreMeds Podcast, go to the OldPremeds.org, sign up for an account and join in their collaborative environment. [01:23] OldPreMeds Question of the Week: "First off, I am so happy to have found this site. I found my way here, thanks to The Premed Years Podcast. I am a 29-year-old working mom, I have two young children and who has been in the environmental health and safety industry mainly for manufacturing companies for about six years. I originally applied to medical school in 2008 but I call it a wimpy effort at best. By the time I finished my undergrad, I was not very confident in my dreams or my commitment to four plus additional years in school, and ended up taking my backup plan (Kindly listen to The Premed Years Podcast to know my thoughts on having a backup plan). I got my Master’s in Environmental Talks and immediately started working after graduation. Over the years, the realization that medicine was in fact my dream has become a lot more obvious, but I have never felt like there was a good time to transition. About six months ago, I bit the bullet and signed up to retake the MCAT. I took it January 28th so I’ll be receiving my scores at the end of February. My plan is to apply early for the 2018 cycle. My stats are potentially competitive, 3.9 undergrad GPA and 3.6 graduate, along with a good community service history and participation in undergrad grad research and shadowing. I’m not super confident that I did well on the MCAT and I am trying to gauge the point at which I decide that I will not submit an application. I’m applying to an allopathic program if that makes any difference. Does anyone mind sharing their own stats and/or opinion of a threshold MCAT score for applying?" Here are my insights: [3:10] Trust Yourself, Trust Your Stats It does not matter what other people’s stats are. The only person you're competing against to get into medical school is yourself. You need to trust yourself. You need to trust your stats and know that stats are only part of the application. A 3.9 undergrad GPA is great. A 3.6 graduate GPA is good. An MCAT score is one part of a puzzle for a full application. A 29-year-old working mom will have a great story to tell if she tells it properly. Here’s the biggest part of the application that people miss. You have to tell that story about the nontraditional journey that you have been on that separates you from everybody else. What makes you special? It’s not your MCAT score. But it’s your story, your journey, your path. That’s the story that you need to tell. It doesn’t matter what your MCAT score is. [4:39] Applying to Only One School Might Hurt Your Chances One thing that stood out in this question. This student said that she was applying to an allopathic program. One program. This is a huge mistake. I understand that students, especially nontraditional students, have challenges such as location restrictions. And if you're a working mom, you're married, and your husband has a job and can’t relocate and the kids are firmly integrated in the schools and cannot relocate, then applying to one school is going to be a huge, HUGE risk. If I were that mom, I would then have serious conversations with my husband and with the kids, and clearly explain to them that I may have to move alone for a little while or all of us may have to move and start afresh so I can fulfill my dream of becoming a physician. It is a huge challenge, a huge risk to apply to only one medical school. The average number of applications for MD schools is 14 to 15 as well for DO schools. Assuming most students apply to both MD and DO schools then that would mean applying to thirty schools. [06:27] Applying Broadly and Other Things to Consider It’s a lot of schools. It’s a lot of money. But every school is looking for something different. Every school is looking for a part of the community that they’re trying to build. As a 29-year-old working mom, the student who posted this question may fit in great at one school (regardless of her stats) because of her background as a working mom and her life experience. But it might be a school that’s two states away and this is also something you need to take into account when applying to medical school. As a nontraditional applicant, it’s hard to think about applying broadly when you have a husband, or a wife, or other significant others and kids, and you're thinking about moving them. And so there are lots of things to think about when it comes to that. [07:22] My Final Thoughts Other people’s stats absolutely do not matter. Your 3.9 and 3.6 are not my 3.9 and 3.6 and 510 on the MCAT. If you've got a 510 on the MCAT and we had the same exact stats, it does not matter because your story is different than mine. Stop trying to compare yourself or compare your stats to other students. They don’t compute. There is no correlation between your stats and somebody else’s stats. Just stop it. Links and Other Resources: MedEd Media Network OldPreMeds.org The Premed Years Podcast Next Step Test Prep (Use the code MSHQ to save some money on full-length practice exams, their online courses, and their one-on-one tutoring.) The Premed Years Podcast Session 213: Stop Looking for a Backup Plan, It's Hurting Your Chances