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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024Today, the employee from the Florida Department of Health that sent letters to television stations to stop airing Amendment 4 ads says Ron DeSantis directed him to do so and he resigned in protest before sending more; the Central Park Exonerated Five have filed a defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump; Donald stages a photo op at McDonalds; an analysis finds that Trump's plan would render Social Security insolvent in six short years; more fact checking on Trump's FEMA comments Monday; Attorney General Kris Mayes has secured a guilty plea in the fraudulent elector scheme; and Allison delivers your Good News. Here is my new ad for #HarrisWalz. My story never gets easier to tell, but everything is on the line this election. Please watch and share - x.com/MuellerSheWrote/status/1847296099398361455Smalls cat food is made with protein packed recipes made with ingredients – delivered right to your door. To get 50% off your first order, plus free shipping, go to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANS and use promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout. Stories:Central Park Five sue Donald Trump for jogger case remarks made at presidential debate (AP News)Trump's Social Security plan would hasten insolvency, lead to bigger benefits cuts, analysis finds (CBS News)Attorney General Mayes Announces Plea Deal in Cochise County Election Interference Case (azag.gov)Fact check: Trump repeats debunked lies about FEMA's hurricane response during North Carolina visit (Daniel Dale | CNN)Trump evasive about raising Pa. minimum wage while pretending to work at McDonald's in Bucks County (The Philadelphia Inquirer)Harris Social Media Toolkit Harris Campaign Social Media Toolkit (kamalaharris.com)Give to the Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign Kamala Harris — Donate via ActBlue (MSW Media's Donation Link)See What's On Your Ballot, Check Your Voter Registration, Find Your Polling Place, Discover Upcoming Debates In Your Area, And Much More! Vote411.orgCheck Your Voter Registration! Vote.orgHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsYou can almost always find a transcript at: the-daily-beans.simplecast.com Learn More About Rep. Morelle - NY-25 (house.gov)Ohio Voter Information (ohiosos.gov)Rural Dog Rescue (ruraldogrescue.com)Texas Voter Information (votetexas.gov) Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill https://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts
Customs and Border Protection CTO Sunil Madhugiri joins the podcast for a wide-ranging interview. During the discussion, he highlights CBP's developing AI portfolio, how the emerging technology landscape is evolving, what else is top of mind for the agency heading into 2025, and much more. With ransomware gangs proving capable of quickly reconstituting after government takedown operations, an international alliance wants to ramp up those offensive measures even more. Anne Neuberger, deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology, told reporters in a call Monday that the U.S. has observed that there is no one operation that's going to disrupt ransomware permanently and instead, the nation must increase the frequency and increase the breadth of operations combating ransomware, such as targeting the exchanges that are facilitating money laundering and ransomware activity. A service created by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to spur the sharing of cyber threat indicators and defensive measures is floundering due to a lack of outreach, according to a new watchdog report. The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General found that the use of CISA's Automated Indicator Sharing (AIS) system has fallen to its lowest level since 2017, with a 93% decline in the sharing of cyber threat indicators from 2020 to 2022. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.
Imagine a world where combating climate change and protecting the environment is integrated into every step of global trade. In this episode, hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl are joined by Lea-Ann Bigelow, Director of Green Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). With a wealth of experience in environmental regulation and sustainability, Lea-Ann shares how U.S. Customs is evolving to meet the challenges of climate change through innovative trade practices. Lea-Ann discusses how CBP's efforts are not just about regulating imports but about leading the charge in reducing emissions, enhancing traceability, and fighting environmental crimes. By integrating sustainability into the global supply chain, these initiatives are paving the way for a cleaner, safer world. In this episode, you'll learn: How U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pioneering green trade practices to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability across global supply chains. The implementation of advanced traceability systems to combat environmental crime and ensure compliance in international trade. The collaborative strategies between government and industry that are shaping a more resilient and environmentally responsible future for global trade. Jump into the Conversation: [00:00] Introducing Next Level Supply Chain [00:40] Lea-Ann Bigelow Discusses Green Trade Initiatives at CBP [01:23] The Dark Side of Trade: Environmental Crime and Its Ties to Other Offenses [01:52] Why GS1 Connect Is Crucial for Environmental Compliance [02:55] The Role of GS1 Standards in Enhancing Global Trade Compliance [04:41] Developing the Green Standard for Global Trade [04:50] International Collaboration on Environmental Regulations [05:31] Navigating Complex Global Environmental Regulations [06:02] Closing Thoughts: The Future of Green Trade Connect with GS1 US: Our website - www.gs1us.org GS1 US on LinkedIn Connect with the guests: Lea-Ann Bigelow on LinkedIn
International trade requires communications among widely diverse computer systems. A quality called interoperability is required to make trade work smoothly. Now U.S. Customs and Border Protection is fielding new global interoperability standards ... with the hopes of testing them internationally next year. For more, we turn to the director of C-B-P's Business Transformation and Innovation Division, Vincent Annunziato. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest episode of Protecting America, Mark Morgan, Former Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the enormous impact illegal migrants are having on cities across our country... and how he believes the crisis will get much worse under a potential Kamala Harris - Tim Walz Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest episode of Protecting America, Mark Morgan, Former Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, joins Rita Cosby to discuss suspected terrorists that have recently crossed into our country via our open southern border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You are listening live to...well...sort of live...it was at least recorded in person... Adam had the chance to record a handful of episodes with some of TPNx's recruiters and vendors. First up, CBP's Alan Kellogg joins the show to chat how a different path can give you mission fulfillment and a unique way to continue your career. Interested? Checkout the CBP: https://www.airlineapps.com/news/item.aspx?nid=1986 https://www.usajobs.gov https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/amo or email them at cbp_recruiting@cbp.dhs.gov Wanna support The Network and get a great bag while you're at it? Head over to our Brightline Bag affiliate link and use the code TPNx2024 to get yourself a custom modular bag or buy one of their preset designs. As always let us know what you think with a quick note to heyguys@thepilotnetwork.com or leave us a a voice message. Do it. Do it NOW! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepilotnetwork/support
On the latest episode of Protecting America, Mark Morgan, Former Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, joins Rita Cosby to discuss how the Democrat-led Senate quickly refused to even hold a brief impeachment trial for embattled Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas who is overseeing the enormous and continuing crisis at our open Southern Border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Today - we dive into the story of Clarissa Velasco, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, and now the proud owner of Agua Life, a new business in Douglas.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Elon Musk brought attention to the mainstream media covering up the news of America's border crisis with illegal immigration reaching new heights under stewardship of Joe Biden.#border #biden #muskEp. 689.DIRECT DONATION LINK (See your comment appear live): https://streamlabs.com/johnnymassacre
Companies operating at U.S. airports sometimes need extra help in processing inbound international passengers or cargo. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will provide that help as a service, for which the agency receives reimbursement. In fact, CBP's Office of Field Operations recently signed up with several dozen companies. For how the program works, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with the Director of the Alternative Funding Division, Ryan Flanagan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PHARR, TEXAS - Dennis A. McKenzie, deputy executive director, cargo and conveyance security for US Custom and Border Protection, was the keynote speaker at the recent Pharr Bridge Board Industrial Warehouse Summit 2.The title of the event was IWS2. The subheading: “Building a Competitive Border Region for Near-Shoring and Industrial Growth.” It took place at the Pharr Development & Research Center in W. Dicker Road in south Pharr. On his visit to the Rio Grande Valley, McKenzie saw a number of ports of entry. He praised the Pharr Bridge Board and the local stakeholders the board works with. “I want to compliment you guys because I go everywhere in the country. I have done cargo since 1989. Northern border, southern border, seaports, airports, rail crossings. You are the only ones coming together as a community to get the work done,” McKenzie said.“I saw multiple cities here, I saw state (officials). I've seen your senator's staffers here. I saw this in Laredo, which impressed me. Then I went to El Paso and I saw it once again. Now I come to the RGV and I see it once again. Public-private partnerships coming together to get budgets like this done.”McKenzie said he could not believe the federal government has not moved quicker on the donations acceptance programs the Pharr Bridge Board has embarked on. The Donations Acceptance Program is a mechanism that allows local communities to work with the federal government to get key infrastructure projects done. Pharr is still working on DAP 15 and DAP 16. The numbers refer to the year the application for the partnership was made. So, Pharr is still working on projects at their international bridge that were registered with the General Services Administration in 2015 and 2016. Here is an audio recording of McKenzie's 40-plus minute speech at IWS2.To read the new stories and watch the news videos of the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service go to www.riograndeguardian.com.
As long as the United States has traded with other nations, customs brokers have been at the center of it. Now Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inaugurates new continuing education for its brokers, as trade volumes and complexity grow. For the details, Federal Drive Host Tom Temin spoke with John Leonard, the Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner for CBP's Office of Trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Assistant Commissioner and CIO Sonny Bhagowalia is a longstanding leader in federal government and industry. By trade, his roots are in engineering — which has largely shaped how he views technology's and especially artificial intelligence's impact across various government missions. With technology being pervasive in “everything we do,” Bhagowalia breaks down where he sees AI helping the agency counter cyber threats, tag video and image data automatically, detect patterns and even reduce human exposure to dangerous situations. He describes how his office's “cloud first” and “mobile first” mentality is driving initiatives like digitalization, streamlining public-facing services and processing the 172 petabytes of data it handles every day. Plus, he discusses where industry partnerships are going to make a difference. In the future, he's excited about the potential for quantum safe and quantum processing, as well as a number of cybersecurity tools he's exploring to keep ahead of the changing tech landscape.
Customs and Border Protection is adding more criminal investigators to its Office of Professional Responsibility, the office in charge of investigating serious misconduct allegations by CBP staff. The office also reviews use of force and critical incidents like in-custody deaths. The agency is using several hiring tools. For how its going, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with the executive director of investigative operations, Dan Altman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's the business climate. And there's the environmental climate. Officials at Customs and Border Protection want to talk with industry about the impact of international trade on the climate, … and they're organizing an event to share ideas. For details, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with AnnMarie Highsmith, Executive Assistant Commissioner (EAC) of Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with U.S. Congressman Ronny Jackson who serves as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee and Agricultural Committee. Dr. Ronny Jackson was the former physician to the President of the United States — Chief Medical Advisor and Assistant to the President and Rear Admiral, United States Navy (Retired). The discussion on America's Roundtable focuses on the following: — National security threat at the southern border | The Customs and Border Protection reported in March 2023 that at least 69 non-US citizens on the FBI's terror watchlist have been caught trying to illegally enter the US through the southern border since October 2022. — Congressman Ronny Jackson raises concerns about how the drug cartels and transnational organized crime networks are reaping huge profits from drug and human trafficking at the US southern border. — Urgency to address 90% of illegal fentanyl entering through America's porous border, with the vast majority of drugs hailing from China. — Congressman Ronny Jackson reintroduces the bipartisan, bicameral Foreign Adversary Risk Management (FARM) Act. The legislation would help protect America's agricultural industry from malign foreign investors and bolster America's supply chain by reforming the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) — the governmental body that overseas the vetting process of investment and acquisition of American companies. Congressman Ronny Jackson said, “Today, America faces numerous threats to its national security, and the agricultural industry is no exception. Our adversaries, especially the Chinese Communist Party, continue to increase their presence in America's food industry and agricultural supply chains.” Full Bio | Congressman Ronny Jackson (https://jackson.house.gov/about/) americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @RonnyJacksonTX @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm
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Mark Morgan and I share a history together from the FBI Academy. Mark was the Assistant Director of the Academy, and I was an instructor and Employee Assistance Program Peer Counselor. After retiring from the FBI, Mark went on to become the Chief of the United States Border Patrol, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and then Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Mark also retired from the FBI after twenty years and served as a Sheriff's Deputy and Police Officer. Mark has extensive experience dealing with Border issues, and in this episode, we had a great conversation about the border, and how the crisis we are now facing makes every state a border state. https://www.heritage.org https://www.fairus.org I need the support of every voter on November 7, 2023, so please visit my website to see how you can help us take back the Virginia State Senate by supporting me in my run for the 33rd District. Please support our campaign for the Virginia State Senate, 33rd District at: vanmeterforvirginia.com Music-Scott Buckley-Monomyth, The Fury
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Public Affairs Officer Steve Bansbach joins John Landecker to talk about fraud and identity theft. Steve explains what scammers are calling people about to try and get their money.
Customs and Border Protection wants to improve its detection of illegal and dangerous shipments coming to U.S. shores. And simplify procedures for low-value, low-risk packages. It's asking industry for help it expand what the agency calls the Section 321 Data Pilot. The Federal Drive got details from CBP's executive director of trade policy and programs, Brandon Lord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
According to Canadian immigration lawyer Stephane Handfield, it has been known for years that U.S. border agents in upstate New York are aiding and abetting illegal immigrants looking to enter Canada. Handfield told CBC that before the pandemic, clients of Haitian origin that he had represented told him this was happening. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Automated Commercial Environment is an old system operated by Customs and Border Protection. It supports the movement and fees collection of ship cargo moving in and out of the United States. It might be old, but CBP has updated this system several times over the decades. Now, using a chunk of money from the Technology Modernization Fund, CBP has overhauled a crucial module in the Automated Commercial Environment. The Federal Drive got some of the details from the executive director of CBP's trade transformation office, James Byram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Rita talks to Mark Morgan, Former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection about Biden saying he intends to visit the border next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(12/22/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: A $17 billion dollar budget for CBP means a bigger border focus. The Merit Systems Protection Board releases a report on sexual harassment at federal agencies. And feedback is needed on how federal employees pay their union dues.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Public Affairs Officer Steven Bansbach joins John Landecker to talk about what they are doing to stop the importing of counterfeit goods both in stores and online. Steven guides us through some tips to help identify counterfeit items. For more information, click here for CBP’s twitter.
When it comes to immigration, so many people are unaware of their rights when trying to enter the United States. But immigration attorney Cynthia Santiago, is going above and beyond on educating communities who are often misinformed. We talk to Abogada Santiago about the advice she has for undocumented immigrants who are seeking citizenship and those who could be facing deportation. Cynthia also gives an update on immigration laws that are currently going through congress. Follow Attorney Cynthia Santiago: IG: @AbogadaSantiago Facebook: Facebook.com/AbogadaSantiago Contact: 800-615-9096
Mark Morgan joins the show to talk about border control, Air Marshals being taken from the skies and placed on the borders to help the migrants, and the vulnerabilities in our skies that could result. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Customs and Border Protection has a diversity goal. The agency wants 30% of its workforce to be women by 2030. Federal Drive host Tom Temin took a look at he so-called, "30-by-30 initiative," with CBP's assistant commissioner for the office of human resources management, Andrea Bright.
(10/21/22) - In today's Federal Newscast: Customs and Border Protection pledges to boost hiring-of-women to 30% by 2030. The Census Bureau count of cyber attacks against the Census Bureau, numbers in the trillions. And FEMA's efforts to combat workplace discrimination and harassment not quite firing on all cylinders.
John Howell is joined by Daniel Lippman, Reporter for POLITICO. There is a lot of internal fire within Customs and Border Protection, including issues for the Border Control Chief. Lippman discusses the nuanced events surrounding the agency chief, as well as the issue most Americans are focused on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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One sign that the world is sort of back to normal in the COVID epoch: More people than ever are signing up for the various Trusted Traveler Programs. For an overall update, as well as how they're dealing with an applications backlog, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with Carlo Cortina, Customs and Border Protection field operations branch chief.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched what it calls a green trade strategy. Among other things, it seeks to strengthen enforcement against what it calls environmental bad actors. And foster a greener worldwide supply chain. To find out what's happening in this area, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with AnnMarie Highsmith, CBP's executive assistant commissioner for Trade.
CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility is looking to hire hundreds of criminal investigators and other personnel over the next year. The hiring spree comes as OPR responds to a growing number of complaints and incidents at the nation's largest law enforcement agency. Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday spoke about this with Dan Altman, the executive director for investigative operations at OPR.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection sometimes faces distrust, even antagonism, among citizens and non-citizens officers encounter. To help ease this problem, CBP created a new position called senior community relations manager. The person taking on that job is Nawar Shora. Tom Temin talked to Mr. Shora on THE FEDERAL DRIVE.
Ropes & Gray's podcast series Talkin' Trade explores the world of Section 337 unfair import investigations at the U.S. International Trade Commission. All too often, little attention is paid to what happens after the ITC issues an exclusion order in a Section 337 investigation. In this episode—the third in a three-part series on remedies at the ITC—Ropes & Gray intellectual property litigators Matt Rizzolo, Matt Shapiro, Brendan McLaughlin, and Rebecca Gentilli address the myriad of issues surrounding enforcement of Section 337 exclusion orders by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, and discuss the procedural options available to both complainants and respondents.
Ropes & Gray's podcast series Talkin' Trade explores the world of Section 337 unfair import investigations at the U.S. International Trade Commission. All too often, little attention is paid to what happens after the ITC issues an exclusion order in a Section 337 investigation. In this episode—the third in a three-part series on remedies at the ITC—Ropes & Gray intellectual property litigators Matt Rizzolo, Matt Shapiro, Brendan McLaughlin, and Rebecca Gentilli address the myriad of issues surrounding enforcement of Section 337 exclusion orders by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, and discuss the procedural options available to both complainants and respondents.
In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed a relatively new development about a bulk surveillance program by an agency of the Department of Homeland Security that tracked the money transfer records of some Americans without a warrant.Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@thebidpicture.com. You can also get in touch on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Clubhouse app (@bid), and the Wisdom app (@bidemi).Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
We have an important podcast this week as we host a discussion about government forced labor policy with Eric Choy, Acting Executive Director, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement, Office of Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). He has worked in the government policy arena for many years, and has had a career in the U.S. military. Today, Mr. Choy directs CBP's forced labor enforcement activities. During our insightful discussion with Mr. Choy, we covered a range of policy issues including U.S. government policy concerning imported products made by forced labor, how the government enforces prohibitions against the importation of such products, as well as the mechanics of enforcing government policy. Our discussion covered topics including Withhold Release Orders (WRO), efforts to enforce the import ban on products exported to the U.S. from the Xinjiang province of China proven to be made with forced labor, along with new technologies to track the movement of raw materials throughout the Asian textile supply chain. Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.