Podcasts about Dinkins

Today's guest is Peter Moskos, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He spent two years as a police officer in Baltimore. I asked him to come on and talk about his new book, Back from the Brink, Inside the NYPD and New York City's Extraordinary 1990s Crime Drop. It's one of my favorite books I've read this year (and it was one of my three book recommendations on Ezra Klein's show last week).Peter spoke with hundreds of police officers and NYC officials to understand and describe exactly how the city's leaders in the early 1990s managed to drive down crime so successfully.We discussed:* How bad did things get in the 1970s?* Why did processing an arrest take so long?* What did Bill Bratton and other key leaders do differently?* How did police get rid of the squeegee men?I've included my reading list at the bottom of this piece. Thanks to Harry Fletcher-Wood for his judicious transcript edits.Subscribe for one new interview a week.Peter, how would you describe yourself?I would say I'm a criminologist: my background is sociology, but I am not in the sociology department. I'm not so big on theory, and sociology has a lot of theory. I was a grad student at Harvard in sociology and worked as a police officer [in Baltimore] and that became my dissertation and first book, Cop in the Hood. I've somewhat banked my career on those 20 months in the police department.Not a lot of sociologists spend a couple of years working a police beat.It's generally frowned upon, both for methodological reasons and issues of bias. But there is also an ideological opposition in a lot of academia to policing. It's seen as going to the dark side and something to be condemned, not understood.Sociologists said crime can't go down unless we fix society first. It's caused by poverty, racism, unemployment, and social and economic factors — they're called the root causes. But they don't seem to have a great impact on crime, as important as they are. When I'm in grad school, murders dropped 30-40% in New York City. At the same time, Mayor Giuliani is slashing social spending, and poverty is increasing. The whole academic field is just wrong. I thought it an interesting field to get into.We're going to talk about your new book, which is called Back from the Brink, Inside the NYPD and New York City's Extraordinary 1990s Crime Drop. I had a blast reading it. Tell me about the process of writing it.A lot of this is oral history, basically. But supposedly people don't like buying books that are called oral histories. It is told entirely from the perspective of police officers who were on the job at the time. I would not pretend I talked to everyone, because there were 30,000+ cops around, but I spoke to many cops and to all the major players involved in the 1990s crime drop in New York City.I was born in the ‘90s, and I had no idea about a crazy statistic you cite: 25% of the entire national crime decline was attributable to New York City's crime decline.In one year, yeah. One of the things people say to diminish the role of policing is that the crime drop happened everywhere — and it did end up happening almost everywhere. But I think that is partly because what happened in New York City was a lot of hard work, but it wasn't that complicated. It was very easy to propagate, and people came to New York to find out what was going on. You could see results, literally in a matter of months.It happened first in New York City. Really, it happened first in the subways and that's interesting, because if crime goes down in the subways [which, at the time, fell under the separate New York City Transit Police] and not in the rest of the city, you say, “What is going on in the subways that is unique?” It was the exact same strategies and leadership that later transformed the NYPD [New York Police Department].Set the scene: What was the state of crime and disorder in New York in the ‘70s and into the ‘80s?Long story short, it was bad. Crime in New York was a big problem from the late ‘60s up to the mid ‘90s, and the ‘70s is when the people who became the leaders started their careers. So these were defining moments. The city was almost bankrupt in 1975 and laid off 5,000 cops; 3,000 for a long period of time. That was arguably the nadir. It scarred the police department and the city.Eventually, the city got its finances in order and came to the realization that “we've got a big crime problem too.” That crime problem really came to a head with crack cocaine. Robberies peaked in New York City in 1980. There were above 100,000 robberies in 1981, and those are just reported robberies. A lot of people get robbed and just say, “It's not worth it to report,” or, “I'm going to work,” or, “Cops aren't going to do anything.” The number of robberies and car thefts was amazingly high. The trauma, the impact on the city and on urban space, and people's perception of fear, all comes from that. If you're afraid of crime, it's high up on the hierarchy of needs.To some extent, those lessons have been lost or forgotten. Last year there were 16,600 [robberies], which is a huge increase from a few years ago, but we're still talking an 85% reduction compared to the worst years. It supposedly wasn't possible. What I wanted to get into in Back from the Brink was the actual mechanisms of the crime drop. I did about fifty formal interviews and hundreds of informal interviews building the story. By and large, people were telling the same story.In 1975, the city almost goes bankrupt. It's cutting costs everywhere, and it lays off more than 5,000 cops, about 20% of the force, in one day. There's not a new police academy class until 1979, four years later. Talk to me about where the NYPD was at that time.They were retrenched, and the cops were demoralized because “This is how the city treats us?” The actual process of laying off the cops itself was just brutal: they went to work, and were told once they got to work that they were no longer cops. “Give me your badge, give me your gun."The city also was dealing with crime, disorder, and racial unrest. The police department was worried about corruption, which was a legacy of the Knapp Commission [which investigated NYPD corruption] and [Frank] Serpico [a whistleblowing officer]. It's an old police adage, that if you don't work, you can't get in trouble. That became very much the standard way of doing things. Keep your head low, stay out of trouble, and you'll collect your paycheck and go home.You talk about the blackout in 1977, when much of the city lost power and you have widespread looting and arson. 13,000 off-duty cops get called in during the emergency, and only about 5,000 show up, which is a remarkable sign of the state of morale.The person in my book who's talking about that is Louis Anemone. He showed up because his neighbor and friend and partner was there, and he's got to help him. It was very much an in-the-foxholes experience. I contrast that with the more recent blackout, in which the city went and had a big block party instead. That is reflective of the change that happened in the city.In the mid-80s you get the crack cocaine epidemic. Talk to me about how police respond.From a political perspective, that era coincided with David Dinkins as [New York City's first black] mayor. He was universally disliked, to put it mildly, by white and black police officers alike. He was seen as hands off. He was elected in part to improve racial relations in New York City, to mitigate racial strife, but in Crown Heights and Washington Heights, there were riots, and racial relations got worse. He failed at the level he was supposed to be good at. Crime and quality of life were the major issues in that election.Dinkins's approach to the violence is centered around what they called “community policing.” Will you describe how Dinkins and political leaders in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s thought about policing?This is under Ben Ward, the [NYPD] Commissioner at the time. The mayor appoints the police commissioner — and the buck does stop with the mayor — but the mayor is not actively involved in day-to-day operations. That part does go down to the police department.Community policing was seen as an attempt to improve relations between the police and the community. The real goal was to lessen racial strife and unrest between black (and to a lesser extent Hispanic) communities and the NYPD. Going back to the ‘60s, New York had been rocked by continued unrest in neighborhoods like Central Harlem, East New York, and Bushwick. Community policing was seen as saying that police are partly to blame, and we want to improve relations. Some of it was an attempt to get the community more involved in crime fighting.It's tough. It involves a certain rosy view of the community, but that part of the community isn't causing the problems. It avoids the fact there are people who are actively criming and are willing to hurt people who get in their way. Community policing doesn't really address the active criminal element, that is a small part of any community, including high-crime communities.Arrests increased drastically during this era, more than in the ‘90s with broken windows policing. If the idea is to have fewer arrests, it didn't happen in the ‘80s. Some good came out of it, because it did encourage cops to be a bit more active and cops are incentivized by overtime. Arrests were so incredibly time-consuming, which kind of defeated the purpose of community policing. If you made an arrest in that era, there was a good chance you might spend literally 24 hours processing the arrest.Will you describe what goes into that 24 hours?From my experience policing in Baltimore, I knew arrests were time-consuming and paperwork redundant, but I could process a simple arrest in an hour or two. Even a complicated one that involved juveniles and guns and drugs, we're talking six to eight hours.In the ‘80s, Bob Davin, [in the] Transit Police, would say they'd make an arrest, process at the local precinct, search him in front of a desk officer, print him, and then they would have to get a radio car off patrol to drive you down to central booking at 100 Centre Street [New York City Criminal Court]. Then they would fingerprint him. They didn't have the live scan fingerprints machine, it was all ink. It had to be faxed up to Albany and the FBI to see if it hit on any warrant federally and for positive identification of the person. Sometimes it took 12 hours to have the prints come back and the perp would be remanded until that time. Then you'd have to wait for the prosecutor to get their act together and to review all the paperwork. You couldn't consider bail unless the prints came back either positive or negative and then you would have that initial arraignment and the cop could then go home. There are a lot of moving parts, and they moved at a glacial pace.The system often doesn't work 24/7. A lot of this has changed, but some of it was having to wait until 9 am for people to show up to go to work, because it's not a single system. The courts, the jails, and policing all march to their own drummer, and that created a level of inefficiency.So much of the nitty-gritty of what cops actually do is boring, behind-the-scenes stuff: How do we speed up the paperwork? Can we group prisoners together? Can we do some of this at the police station instead of taking it downtown? Is all of this necessary? Can we cooperate with the various prosecutors? There are five different prosecutors in New York City, one for each borough.There's not a great incentive to streamline this. Cops enjoyed the overtime. That's one of the reasons they would make arrests. So during this time, if a cop makes an arrest for drug dealing, that cop is gone and no cop was there to replace him. If it's a minor arrest, there's a good chance in the long run charges will be dropped anyway. And you're taking cops off the street. In that sense, it's lose-lose. But, you have to think, “What's the alternative?”Bob Davin is a fascinating guy. There's a famous picture from 1981 by Martha Cooper of two cops on a subway train. It's graffitied up and they're in their leather jackets and look like cops from the ‘70s. Martha Cooper graciously gave me permission to use the picture, but she said, "You have to indemnify me because I don't have a release form. I don't know who the cops are." I said, "Martha, I do know who the cop is, because he's in my book and he loves the picture.” Bob Davin is the cop on the right.Davin says that things started to get more efficient. They had hub sites in the late ‘80s or ‘90s, so precincts in the north of Manhattan could bring their prisoners there, and you wouldn't have to take a car out of service to go back to Central Booking and deal with traffic. They started collecting prisoners and bringing them en masse on a small school bus, and that would cut into overtime. Then moving to electronic scan fingerprints drastically saves time waiting for those to come back.These improvements were made, but some of them involve collective bargaining with unions, to limit overtime and arrests that are made for the pure purpose of overtime. You want cops making arrests for the right reason and not simply to make money. But boy, there was a lot of money made in arrests.In 1991, you have the infamous Crown Heights riot in Brooklyn. Racial tensions kick off. It's a nightmare for the mayor, there's this sense that he has lost control. The following year, you have this infamous police protest at City Hall where it becomes clear the relationship between the cops and the mayor has totally evaporated. How does all that play into the mayoral race between Dinkins and Giuliani?It was unintentional, but a lot of the blame for Crown Heights falls on the police department. The part of the story that is better known is that there was a procession for a Hasidic rabbi that was led by a police car. He would go to his wife's grave, and he got a little three-car motorcade. At some point, the police look at this and go "Why are we doing this? We're going to change it." The man who made the deal said ‘I"m retiring in a couple weeks, can we just leave it till then? Because I gave him my word." They're like, "Alright, whatever."This motor car procession is then involved in a car crash, and a young child named Gavin Cato is killed, and another girl is severely injured. The volunteer, Jewish-run ambulance shows up and decides they don't have the equipment: they call for a professional city ambulance. Once that ambulance is on the way, they take the mildly-injured Jewish people to the hospital. The rumor starts that the Jewish ambulance abandoned the black children to die.This isn't the first incident. There's long been strife over property and who the landlord is. But this was the spark that set off riots. A young Jewish man was randomly attacked on the street and was killed.As an aside, he also shouldn't have died, but at the hospital they missed internal bleeding.Meanwhile, the police department has no real leadership at the time. One chief is going to retire, another is on vacation, a third doesn't know what he's doing, and basically everyone is afraid to do anything. So police do nothing. They pull back, and you have three days of very anti-Semitic riots. Crowds chanting "Kill the Jews" and marching on the Lubavitch Hasidic Headquarters. Al Sharpton shows up. The riots are blamed on Dinkins, which is partly fair, but a lot of that's on the NYPD. Finally, the mayor and the police commissioner go to see what's going on and they get attacked. It's the only time in New York City history that there's ever been an emergency call from the police commissioner's car. People are throwing rocks at it.It took three days to realise this, but that's when they say “We have to do something here,” and they gather a group of officers who later become many of Bratton's main chiefs at the time [Bill Bratton was Commissioner of the NYPD from 1994-1996, under Giuliani]: Mike Julian, Louis Anemone, Ray Kelly, and [John] Timoney. They end the unrest in a day. They allow people to march, they get the police department to set rules. It still goes on for a bit, but no one gets hurt after that, and that's it.It was a huge, national story at the time, but a lot of the details were not covered. Reporters were taken from their car and beaten and stripped. The significance was downplayed at the time, especially by the New York Times, I would say.That's followed by the Washington Heights riots, which is a different story. A drug dealer was shot and killed by cops. There were rumors, which were proven to be false, that he was executed and unarmed. Then there were three days of rioting there. It wasn't quite as severe, but 53 cops were hurt, 120 stores were set on fire, and Mayor Dinkins paid for the victim's family to go to the Dominican Republic for the funeral. The police perspective again was, “You're picking the wrong side here.”Then there's the so-called Police Riot at City Hall. Nominally, it was about the CCRB, the Civilian Complaint Review Board, and setting up an accountability mechanism to control cops. But really it was just an anti-Dinkins protest. It was drunken and unruly. The cops stormed the steps of City Hall. I have the account of one of the cops who was on the top of those steps looking at this mob of cops storming to him, and he's getting worried he's going to be killed in a crush. There were racist chants from off-duty cops in the crowd. It did not reflect well on police officers. But it showed this hatred of David Dinkins, who was seen as siding with criminals and being anti-police. The irony is that Dinkins is the one who ends up hiring all the cops that Giuliani gets credit for.In the “Safe Streets, Safe City” program?Yes. That was because a white tourist, Brian Watkins, was killed in a subway station protecting his parents who were getting robbed. That led to the famous headline [in the New York Post] of “Dave, do something! Crime-ravaged city cries out for help.” He, with City Council President Peter Vallone, Sr., drafted and pushed through this massive hiring of police officers, “Safe Streets, Safe City.”The hiring wasn't fast-tracked. It might be because Dinkins's people didn't really want more cops. But it was a Dinkins push that got a massive hiring of cops. When the first huge class of police officers graduated, Bill Bratton was there and not David Dinkins.Some interviewees in your book talk about how there's physically not enough room in the police academies at this time, so they have to run classes 24/7. You cycle cohorts in and out of the same classroom, because there are too many new cops for the facilities.You have thousands of cops going through it at once. Everyone describes it as quite a chaotic scene. But it would have been hard to do what the NYPD did without those cops. Ray Kelly, who was police commissioner under Dinkins at the end [from 1992 to 1994] before he became police commissioner for 12 years under Bloomberg [from 2002 to 2013] probably could have done something with those cops too, but he never had the chance, because the mayoral leadership at the time was much more limiting in what they wanted cops to do.Crime starts declining slowly in the first few years of the ‘90s under Dinkins, and then in ‘93 Giuliani wins a squeaker of a mayoral election against Dinkins.One of the major issues was the then-notorious “squeegee men” of New York City. These were guys who would go to cars stopped at bridges and tunnel entrances and would rub a squeegee over the windshield asking for money. It was unpleasant, intimidating, and unwanted, and it was seen as one of those things that were just inevitable. Like graffiti on the subway in the ‘80s. Nothing we can do about it because these poor people don't have jobs or housing or whatever.The irony is that Bratton and Giuliani were happy to take credit for that, and it was an issue in the mayoral campaign, but it was solved under David Dinkins and Ray Kelly and Mike Julian with the help of George Kelling [who, with James Wilson, came up with broken windows theory]. But they never got credit for it. One wonders if, had they done that just a few months earlier, it would have shifted the entire campaign and we'd have a different course of history in New York City.It's a great example of a couple of things that several people in your book talk about. One is that disorder is often caused by a very small set of individuals. There's only like 70 squeegee men, yet everybody sees them, because they're posted up at the main tunnel and bridge entrances to Manhattan. And getting them off the streets solves the problem entirely.Another emphasis in the book is how perceptions of crime are central. You quote Jack Maple, the father of Compstat, as saying, “A murder on the subway counts as a multiple murder up on the street, because everybody feels like that's their subway.” The particular locations of crimes really affect public perception.Absolutely. Perception is reality for a lot of these things, because most people aren't victimized by crime. But when people perceive that no one is in control they feel less safe. It's not that this perception is false, it just might not be directly related to an actual criminal act.The other thing I try to show is that it's not just saying, “We've got to get rid of squeegee men. How do you do it?” They had tried before, but this is why you need smart cops and good leadership, because it's a problem-solving technique, and the way to get rid of graffiti is different to the way you get rid of squeegee men.This book is in opposition to those who just say, “We can't police our way out of this problem.” No, we can. We can't police our way out of every problem. But if you define the problem as, we don't want people at intersections with squeegees, of course we can police our way out of the problem, using legal constitutional tools. You need the political will. And then the hard work starts, because you have to figure out how to actually do it.Will you describe how they tackle the squeegee men problem?Mike Julian was behind it. They hired George Kelling, who's known for broken windows. They said, “These people are here to make money. So to just go there and make a few arrests isn't going to solve the problem.” First of all, he had to figure out what legal authority [to use], and he used Traffic Reg 44 [which prohibits pedestrians from soliciting vehicle occupants]. He talked to Norm Siegel of the NYCLU [New York Civil Liberties Union] about this, who did not want this crackdown to happen. But Norman said, “Okay, this is the law, I can't fight that one. You're doing it legally. It's all in the books.” And So that took away that opposition.But the relentless part of it is key. First they filmed people. Then, when it came to enforcement, they warned people. Then they cited people, and anybody that was left they arrested. They did not have to arrest many people, because the key is they did this every four hours. It was that that changed behavior, because even a simple arrest isn't going to necessarily deter someone if it's a productive way to make money. But being out there every four hours for a couple of weeks or months was enough to get people to do something else. What that something else is, we still don't know, but we solved the squeegee problem.So in 93, Giuliani is elected by something like 50,000 votes overall. Just as an aside, in Prince of the City, Fred Siegel describes something I had no idea about. There's a Puerto Rican Democratic Councilman who flips and supports Giuliani. Mayor Eric Adams, who at the time was the head of a nonprofit for black men in law enforcement, calls him a race traitor for doing that and for being married to a white woman. There was a remarkable level of racial vitriol in that race that I totally missed.10 years ago when I started this, I asked if I could interview then-Brooklyn borough president Eric Adams, and he said yes, and the interview kept getting rescheduled, and I said, “Eh, I don't need him.” It's a regret of mine. I should have pursued that, but coulda, woulda, shoulda.Giuliani is elected, and he campaigns very explicitly on a reducing crime and disorder platform. And he hires Bill Bratton. Tell me about Bratton coming on board as NYPD commissioner.Bratton grew up in Boston, was a police officer there, became head of the New York City Transit Police when that was a separate police department. Right before he becomes NYPD Commissioner, he's back in Boston, as the Chief of Police there, and there is a movement among certain people to get Bratton the NYC job. They succeed in that, and Bratton is a very confident man. He very much took a broken windows approach and said, “We are going to focus on crime.” He has a right-hand man by the name of Jack Maple who he knows from the Transit Police. Maple is just a lieutenant in transit, and Bratton makes him the de facto number two man in the police department.Jack Maple passed away in 2001 and I didn't know what I was going to do, because it's hard to interview a man who's no longer alive. Chris Mitchell co-wrote Jack Maple's autobiography called Crime Fighter and he graciously gave me all the micro-cassettes of the original interviews he conducted with Maple around 1998. Everyone has a Jack Maple story. He's probably the most important character in Back from the Brink.Jack Maple comes in, no one really knows who he is, no one respects him because he was just a lieutenant in Transit. He goes around and asks a basic question — this is 1994 — he says, “How many people were shot in New York City in 1993?” And nobody knows. That is the state of crime-fighting in New York City before this era. There might have been 7,000 people shot in New York City in 1990 and we just don't know, even to this day.One citation from your book: in 1993, an average of 16 people were shot every day. Which is just remarkable.And remember, shootings have been declining for two or three years before that! But nobody knew, because they weren't keeping track of shootings, because it's not one of the FBI Uniform Crime Report [which tracks crime data nationally] index crimes. But wouldn't you be curious? It took Jack Maple to be curious, so he made people count, and it was findable, but you had to go through every aggravated assault and see if a gun was involved. You had to go through every murder from the previous year and see if it was a shooting. He did this. So we only have shooting data in New York City going back to 1993. It's just a simple process of caring.The super-short version of Back from the Brink is it was a change in mission statement: “We're going to care about crime.” Because they hadn't before. They cared about corruption, racial unrest, brutality, and scandal. They cared about the clearance rate for robbery a bit. You were supposed to make three arrests for every ten robberies. It didn't matter so much that you were stopping a pattern or arresting the right person, as long as you had three arrests for every ten reported crimes, that was fine.This is a story about people who cared. They're from this city — Bratton wasn't, but most of the rest are. They understood the trauma of violence and the fact that people with families were afraid to go outside, and nobody in the power structure seemed to care. So they made the NYPD care about this. Suddenly, the mid-level police executives, the precinct commanders, had to care. and the meetings weren't about keeping overtime down, instead they were about ”What are you doing to stop this shooting?”Tell listeners a little bit more about Jack Maple, because he's a remarkable character, and folks may not know what a kook he was.I think he was a little less kooky than he liked to present. His public persona was wearing a snazzy cat and spats and dressing like a fictional cartoon detective from his own mind, but he's a working-class guy from Queens who becomes a transit cop.When Bratton takes over, he writes a letter up the chain of command saying this is what we should do. Bratton read it and said, “This guy is smart.” Listening to 80 hours of Jack Maple, everyone correctly says he was a smart guy, but he had a very working-class demeanor and took to the elite lifestyle. He loved hanging out and getting fancy drinks at the Plaza Hotel. He was the idea man of the NYPD. Everyone has a Jack Maple imitation. “You're talking to the Jackster,” he'd say. He had smart people working under him who were supportive of this. But it was very much trying to figure out as they went along, because the city doesn't stop nor does it sleep.He was a bulls***er, but he's the one who came up with the basic outline of the strategy of crime reduction in New York City. He famously wrote it on a napkin at Elaine's, and it said, “First, we need to gather accurate and timely intelligence.” And that was, in essence, CompStat. “Then, we need to deploy our cops to where they need to be.” That was a big thing. He found out that cops weren't working: specialized units weren't working weekends and nights when the actual crime was happening. They had their excuses, but basically they wanted a cushy schedule. He changed that. Then, of course, you have to figure out what you're doing, what the effective tactics are. Then, constant follow up and assessment.You can't give up. You can't say “Problem solved.” A lot of people say it wasn't so much if your plan didn't work, you just needed a Plan B. It was the idea that throwing your hands in the air and saying, “What are you going to do?” that became notoriously unacceptable under Chief Anemone's stern demeanor at CompStat. These were not pleasant meetings. Those are the meetings that both propagated policies that work and held officers accountable. There was some humiliation going on, so CompStat was feared.Lots of folks hear CompStat and think about better tracking of crime locations and incidents. But as you flesh out, the meat on the bones of CompStat was this relentless follow-up. You'd have these weekly meetings early in the morning with all the precinct heads. There were relentless asks from the bosses, “What's going on in your district or in your precinct? Can you explain why this is happening? What are you doing to get these numbers down?” And follow-ups the following week or month. It was constant.CompStat is often thought of as high-tech computer stuff. It wasn't. There was nothing that couldn't have been done with old overhead projectors. It's just that no one had done it before. Billy Gorta says it's a glorified accountability system at a time when nobody knew anything about computers. Everyone now has access to crime maps on a computer. It was about actually gathering accurate, timely data.Bratton was very concerned that these numbers had to be right. It was getting everyone in the same room and saying, “This is what our focus is going to be now.” And getting people to care about crime victims, especially when those crime victims might be unsympathetic because of their demeanor, criminal activity, or a long arrest record. “We're going to care about every shooting, we're going to care about every murder.”Part of it was cracking down on illegal guns. There were hundreds of tactics. The federal prosecutors also played a key role. It was getting this cooperation. Once it started working and Giuliani made it a major part of claiming success as mayor, suddenly everyone wanted to be part of this, and you had other city agencies trying to figure it out. So it was a very positive feedback loop, once it was seen as a success.When Bratton came on the job, he said, “I'm going to bring down crime 15%.” No police commissioner had ever said that before. In the history of policing before 1994, no police commissioner ever promised a double-digit reduction in crime or even talked about it. People said “That's crazy.” It was done, and then year after year. That's the type of confidence that they had. They were surprised it worked as well as it did, but they all had the sense that there's a new captain on this ship, and we're trying new things. It was an age of ideas and experiment.And it was a very short time.That's the other thing that surprised me. Giuliani fired Bratton in the middle of ‘96.It's remarkable. Bratton comes in ‘94, and August 1994 is where you see crime drop off a cliff. You have this massive beginning of the reduction that continues.That inflection point is important for historical knowledge. I don't address alternatives that other people have proposed [to explain the fall in crime] — For example, the reduction in lead [in gasoline, paint, and water pipes] or legalized abortion with Roe v. Wade [proposed by Stephen Dubner].Reasonable people can differ. Back from the Brink focuses on the police part of the equation. Today, almost nobody, except for a few academics, says that police had nothing to do with the crime drop. That August inflection is key, because there is nothing in a lagged time analysis going back 20 years that is going to say that is the magic month where things happened. Yet if you look at what happened in CompStat, that's the month they started getting individual officer data, and noticing that most cops made zero arrests, and said, “Let's get them in the game as well.” And that seemed to be the key; that's when crime fell off the table. The meetings started in April, I believe, but August is really when the massive crime drop began.To your point about the confidence that crime could be driven down double digits year over year, there's a great quote you have from Jack Maple, where he says to a fellow cop, “This is going to be like shooting fish in a barrel. As long as we have absolute control, we can absolutely drive this number into the floor.”One detail I enjoyed was that Jack Maple, when he was a transit cop, would camp out under a big refrigerator box with little holes cut out for eyes and sit on the subway platform waiting for crooks.For people who are interested in Jack Maple, it is worth reading his autobiography, Crime Fighter. Mike Daly wrote New York's Finest, which uses the same tapes that I had access to, and he is much more focused on that. He's actually the godfather of Jack Maple's son, who is currently a New York City police officer. But Maple and co were confident, and it turned out they were right.As well as having changes in tactics and approach and accountability across the NYPD, you also have a series of specific location cleanups. You have a specific initiative focused on the Port Authority, which is a cesspool at the time, an initiative in Times Square, the Bryant Park cleanup, and then Giuliani also focuses on organized crime on the Fulton Fish Market, and this open-air market in Harlem.I was struck that there was both this general accountability push in the NYPD through CompStat, and a relentless focus on cleaning up individual places that were hubs of disorder.I'm not certain the crime drop would have happened without reclamation of public spaces and business improvement districts. Bryant Park's a fascinating story because Dan Biederman, who heads the Corporation, said, “People just thought it was like a lost cause, this park can't be saved. The city is in a spiral of decline.” He uses Jane Jacobs' “eyes on the street” theory and then George Kelling and James Q. Wilson's broken windows theory. The park has money — not city money, but from local property owners — and it reopens in 1991 to great acclaim and is still a fabulous place to be. It showed for the first time that public space was worth saving and could be saved. New York City at the time needed that lesson. It's interesting that today, Bryant Park has no permanent police presence and less crime. Back in the ‘80s, Bryant Park had an active police presence and a lot more crime.The first class I ever taught when I started at John Jay College in 2004, I was talking about broken windows. A student in the class named Jeff Marshall, who is in my book, told me about Operation Alternatives at the Port Authority. He had been a Port Authority police officer at the time, and I had not heard of this. People are just unaware of this part of history. It very much has lessons for today, because in policing often there's nothing new under the sun. It's just repackaged, dusted off, and done again. The issue was, how do we make the Port Authority safe for passengers? How do we both help and get rid of people living in the bus terminal? It's a semi-public space, so it makes it difficult. There was a social services element about it, that was Operational Alternatives. A lot of people took advantage of that and got help. But the flip side was, you don't have to take services, but you can't stay here.I interviewed the manager of the bus terminal. He was so proud of what he did. He's a bureaucrat, a high-ranking one, but a port authority manager. He came from the George Washington Bridge, which he loved. And he wonders, what the hell am I going to do with this bus terminal? But the Port Authority cared, because they're a huge organization and that's the only thing with their name on it — They also control JFK Airport and bridges and tunnels and all the airports, but people call the bus terminal Port Authority.They gave him almost unlimited money and power and said, “Fix it please, do what you've got to do,” and he did. It was environmental design, giving police overtime so they'd be part of this, a big part of it was having a social service element so it wasn't just kicking people out with nowhere to go.Some of it was also setting up rules. This also helped Bratton in the subway, because this happened at the same time. The court ruled that you can enforce certain rules in the semi-public spaces. It was not clear until this moment whether it was constitutional or not. To be specific, you have a constitutional right to beg on the street, but you do not have a constitutional right to beg on the subway. That came down to a court decision. Had that not happened, I don't know if in the long run the crime drop would have happened.That court decision comes down to the specific point that it's not a free-speech right on the subway to panhandle, because people can't leave, because you've got them trapped in that space.You can't cross the street to get away from it. But it also recognized that it wasn't pure begging, that there was a gray area between aggressive begging and extortion and robbery.You note that in the early 1990s, one-third of subway commuters said they consciously avoided certain stations because of safety, and two thirds felt coerced to give money by aggressive panhandling.The folks in your book talk a lot about the 80/20 rule applying all over the place. That something like 20% of the people you catch are committing 80% of the crimes.There's a similar dynamic that you talk about on the subways, both in the book and in your commentary over the past couple years about disorder in New York. You say approximately 2,000 people with serious mental illness are at risk for street homelessness, and these people cycle through the cities, streets, subways, jails, and hospitals.What lessons from the ‘90s can be applied today for both helping those people and stopping them being a threat to others?Before the ‘80s and Reagan budget cuts there had been a psychiatric system that could help people. That largely got defunded. [Deinstitutionalization began in New York State earlier, in the 1960s.] We did not solve the problem of mental health or homelessness in the ‘90s, but we solved the problem of behavior. George Kelling [of broken windows theory] emphasized this repeatedly, and people would ignore it. We are not criminalizing homelessness or poverty. We're focusing on behavior that we are trying to change. People who willfully ignore that distinction almost assume that poor people are naturally disorderly or criminal, or that all homeless people are twitching and threatening other people. Even people with mental illness can behave in a public space.Times have changed a bit. I think there are different drugs now that make things arguably a bit worse. I am not a mental health expert, but we do need more involuntary commitment, not just for our sake, but for theirs, people who need help. I pass people daily, often the same person, basically decomposing on a subway stop in the cold. They are offered help by social services, and they say no. They should not be allowed to make that choice because they're literally dying on the street in front of us. Basic humanity demands that we be a little more aggressive in forcing people who are not making rational decisions, because now you have to be an imminent threat to yourself or others. That standard does need to change. But there also need to be mental health beds available for people in this condition.I don't know what the solution is to homelessness or mental health. But I do know the solution to public disorder on the subway and that's, regardless of your mental state or housing status, enforcing legal, constitutional rules, policing behavior. It does not involve locking everybody up. It involves drawing the line between acceptable and unacceptable behavior. It's amazing how much people will comply with those rules.That presents the idea that someone's in charge, it's not a free-for-all. You get that virtuous loop, which New York had achieved in 2014–2016, when crime was at an all-time low in the city. Then the politicians decided public order wasn't worth preserving anymore. These are political choices.I had a similar version of this conversation with a friend who was shocked that there were zero murders on the subway in 2017 and that that number was stable: you had one or two a year for several years in the mid-2010s.It was five or fewer a year from 1997 to 2019, and often one or two. Then you have zero in 2017. There were [ten in 2022]. It coincides perfectly with an order from [Mayor] de Blasio's office and the homeless czar [Director of Homeless Services Steven] Banks [which] told police to stop enforcing subway rules against loitering. The subways became — once again — a de facto homeless shelter. Getting rule-violating homeless people out of the subway in the late ‘80s was such a difficult and major accomplishment at the time, and to be fair it's not as bad as it was.The alternative was that homeless outreach was supposed to offer people services. When they decline, which 95% of people do, you're to leave them be. I would argue again, I don't think that's a more humane stance to take. But it's not just about them, it's about subway riders.There's one story that I think was relevant for you to tell. You were attacked this fall on a subway platform by a guy threatening to kill you. It turns out he's had a number of run-ins with the criminal justice system. Can you tell us where that guy is now?I believe he's in prison now. The only reason I know who it is is because I said, one day I'm going to see his picture in the New York Post because he's going to hurt somebody. Am I 100 percent certain it's Michael Blount who attacked me? No, but I'm willing to call him out by name because I believe it is. He was out of prison for raping a child, and he slashed his ex-girlfriend and pushed her on the subway tracks. And then was on the lam for a while. I look at him and the shape of his face, his height, age, build, complexion, and I go, that's got to be him.I wasn't hurt, but he gave me a sucker punch trying to knock me out and then chased me a bit threatening to kill me, and I believe he wanted to. It's the only time I ever was confronted by a person who I really believe wanted to kill me, and this includes policing in the Eastern District in Baltimore. It was an attempted misdemeanor assault in the long run. But I knew it wasn't about me. It was him. I assume he's going to stay in prison longer for what he did to his ex-girlfriend. But I never thought it would happen to me. I was lucky the punch didn't connect.Peter Moskos's new book is Back from the Brink, Inside the NYPD and New York City's Extraordinary 1990s Crime Drop.My reading listEssays:Johnny Hirschauer's reporting, including “A Failed 'Solution' to 'America's Mental Health Crisis',“ “Return to the Roots,” and “The Last Institutions.” “Broken Windows: The Police and Neighborhood Safety,” by George L. Kelling and James Q. Wilson. ​“It's Time to Talk About America's Disorder Problem,” Charles Lehman.Books:Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America, Jill Leovy.​Prince of the City: Giuliani, New York, and the Genius of American Life, Fred Siegel.​ Cop in the Hood: My Year Policing Baltimore's Eastern District, Peter Moskos.​Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic, Sam Quinones.​Bonfire of the Vanities, Tom Wolfe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.statecraft.pub

Kendra Dinkins shares her journey and the history of Taylor Electric, highlighting the role of family and the challenges of market diversification. She discusses partnering with larger contractors and navigating MBE/WBE obstacles while emphasizing the importance of building trust in business partnerships. Kendra talks about proving worth as a minority-owned business, evaluating customer fit, and the significance of learning to say no. The episode delves into family business dynamics, decision-making, and managing economic downturns, including the impact of COVID-19. Kendra addresses employee loyalty, overcoming imposter syndrome, and leadership as an introvert, offering advice on self-care and work-life balance.

LUIS MIRANDA BIO Luis Antonio Miranda Concepción is a political strategist, philanthropist, advocacy consultant and author, his latest book: "Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America” with a foreword by his son, Lin-Manuel Miranda.  Luis was born and raised in Puerto Rico and moved to NYC at 19 when he received a scholarship from NYU.  In the 1980s, Miranda was a special advisor for Hispanic Affairs to the Mayor of New York City, Ed Koch, serving as Director of the Mayor's Office for Hispanic Affairs. He also served on the Board of the NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation during the Koch, Dinkins (and as Chairman) during the Giuliani administration.  He has served as a political consultant on several high-profile political campaigns, including Hillary Clinton. Miranda is a founding partner of the MirRam Group which focuses on political and advocacy consulting. Miranda was also a founder and first president of the Hispanic Federation in 1990 and served as director of field services and research at the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering. He also held leadership positions at the Community Service Society, the NYC Department of Employment, the NYC Board of Education, and Aspira of New York. He is chairperson of The Broadway League's Latino audience development program, Viva Broadway. and  the vice-chair of the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance and a member of the advisory boards to Nielsen, board chair of the Latino Victory Fund and as a board member of The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and NYC & Company.  Siempre, Luis, a documentary directed by John James, is centered on Miranda and his years of activism. The film was a 2020 Sundance Film Festival Official Selection and premiered on HBO on October 6, 2020. RELATED LINKS Wikipedia Relentless (book) Reflections on the Arts Latino Majority (pod) About Siempre, Luis (NPR) GENERAL INFO| TOP OF THE GAME: Official website: https://topofthegame-thepod.com/ RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/topofthegame-thepod/feed.xml Hosting service show website: https://topofthegame-thepod.podbean.com/ Javier's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/javiersaade  SUPPORT & CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/96934564 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551086203755 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOPOFGAMEpod Subscribe on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/vLKLE1SKjf6G Email us: info@topofthegame-thepod.com   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING – AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS

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Today's guest is Marcel Dinkins, a peloton instructor, keynote speaker, former army officer and Div 1 runner. Topics we discuss in this week's episode include: How Marcel became a Peloton instructor / her journey from Memphis to NYC Grief/turning the loss of her brother into motivation The mental toll of being an athlete  A day in the life and what it's like working as a Peloton instructor  Confession regarding LIRR  Feel free to leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode and be sure to share this with a friend! You can also email any questions or feedback to ⁠thecityconfessions@gmail.com⁠. Marcel DinkinsFormer Division I Athlete and Army Reserves Engineer Officer turned NASM-certified Peloton Tread Instructor and Motivational Speaker. Marcel's journey, though marked by impressive credentials, began in Memphis and took a turn after the devastating loss of her brother. Seeking healing and strength, she found herself in the gym, where her own transformation ignited a mission to empower others through fitness. Even amidst challenges, like the pandemic, Marcel's determination remained unyielding. She converted her bedroom into a filming studio and slept on the floor just so she could continue to train and share her fitness content with others. Marcel joined Peloton as an instructor in 2021, becoming one of 57 instructors in the world. Marcel also launched "We Take The Hill," a video series amplifying voices and imparting invaluable lessons in empowerment, hosts the the annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon for over 20,000 runners in Virginia Beach, and regularly speaks on panels and at fitness conferences. Marcel can be seen on: Instyle, News 12 Long Island, Women's Health, Today.com and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecityconfessions/support

In this enlightening episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, we have the privilege of welcoming Dr. Brian Dinkins, a renowned trauma-informed educator hailing from Indianapolis, who brings his invaluable insights and compassionate approach to addressing a critical issue in education today. Dr. Dinkins, with his extensive background in trauma-informed practices, delves into the profound impact trauma has on both individuals and educational environments, shedding light on the often unseen struggles many students face. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Dinkins emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding trauma, not just in our students, but within ourselves. He articulates how personal experiences with trauma can significantly affect educators' interactions and relationships with students, potentially influencing classroom dynamics and student outcomes. Join us for this deeply impactful discussion that not only highlights the challenges faced by many in our education system but also illuminates a path forward through awareness, compassion, and informed action. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone interested in the well-being of our youth, this episode offers valuable insights into how we can all contribute to a more understanding and supportive world for our students. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounternarrative/support

Tim Forbes scored a goal at his college lacrosse game and looked up to see who was cheering loudly--Tim will never forget spotting his friend, Santis, as well as a young, homeless man they had befriended, Thomas. Tim learned "radical empathy" through his encounters with Thomas. Tim was touched by Thomas' humanity and saw Christ residing in him--Thomas also ministered to Tim. Through this experience in his young adulthood, coupled with many years of ministry and a career in Catholic school administration, God has taught Tim to practice empathy with those he serves, as well as those he disagrees or struggles with.  Tim senses God's call to hope and serve in all circumstances--he is now working at the Judge Dinkins Educational Center, which "provides juvenile vocational training in Davidson County for adolescents who might be at risk or engaged with the juvenile or criminal justice system. The Center's programs are supported by social and emotional learning and focused on sustainable, hands-on education for long-term employment." Learn more at jdecnash.org.

As disruptive and divisive as artificial intelligence can seem, is AI also a force that can push people closer together in status and value? An Unscripted interview with AI influencer and transmedia artist Stephanie Dinkins who creates experiences that spark dialog about race, gender, aging, and our future histories. Dinkins holds the Kusama Endowed Chair in Art at Stony Brook University and visited the UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art as a visiting artist and lecturer.

In the first episode of our second season of Tailwinds, we visit with SMSgt/Dr. Brandon Dinkins about his article "Optimizing Security Forces Operations: Employing Risk-Based Strategies," in our fall 2023 issue. Dr. Dinkins discusses an updated Security Forces framework to serve as a comprehensive security posture that will in turn alleviate personnel shortages and mitigate detrimental mental and physical health factors for Defenders.

Subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon to listen to this premium episode, and all of our bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/knowyourenemyJourneyman actor Peter Crombie, who appeared in films such as Seven, Born on the Fourth of July, and Natural Born Killers, died earlier this month, on January 10, 2024, at the age of 71. But his most famous, or at least memorable, role probably was his five-episode arc in season four of Seinfeld as "Crazy" Joe Davola, a struggling writer who becomes obsessed with Elaine and believes Jerry is sabotaging his career.The "Crazy" Joe Davola episodes come at a major turning point in Seinfeld's nine seasons. The grittier, nearly vanished working-class New York City that's depicted in its earliest episodes, filled with dingy laundromats, struggling actors, immigrant relatives, and people who are literally poor, begins to drop out of view as Jerry's career takes off and the settings, references, and concerns of the show becomes more absurd and removed from the day to day life of ordinary people in Manhattan and beyond.Using the death of Peter Crombie as the thinnest of excuses to do an episode on the politics of Seinfeld, Matt was joined by KYE producer Jesse Brenneman and historian Gabe Winant to explain its "Jewish humor"; how the class politics of New York City in the 70s and 80s informed the show; the deeper meaning of its many references to dictators, Nazis, communists, and others; the Dinkins vs. Giuliani race for mayor; and more!

Rep. Chris Dinkins, joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to discuss school protection officer bill that she proposed that would allow more authorized personnel to be school protection officer.

This week on The Home Builder Digital Marketing Podcast, Lori Ann Dinkins of Mood Interior Designs joins Greg and Kevin to discuss the power of good interior design can have in helping home builders connect with home buyers and sell more homes. https://www.buildermarketingpodcast.com/episodes/199-the-power-of-good-interior-design-lori-ann-dinkins

In this episode of Capital for Good we speak with Luis Miranda, one of New York, and the country's, most dynamic cross-sector leaders, with more than four decades of experience in government, business, politics and advocacy, community development, and the arts. Miranda is the founding partner of the MirRam Group, founding president of the Hispanic Federation, and board chair of the Latino Victory Fund, the Public Theater, and the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance. In the words of his son Lin-Manuel, Miranda is relentless.   We begin with Miranda's childhood and formative years in Vega Alta, a small town in Puerto Rico where he was born and raised before leaving for New York to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology at NYU. Although he left Puerto Rico as a very young man, the place has remained central to his identity and family — and, as beautifully told in the award-winning HBO documentary Siempre, Luis, a place he returns to regularly, including to lead much of the rebuilding effort after hurricanes Irma and Maria.   Once settled in New York, Miranda discovered that work as a clinical psychologist didn't suit him, but the city “fit like a glove.” Inspired by his parents, who were deeply engaged in public service, Miranda became a community activist, first via nonprofit organizations, then in government when he “came to understand the role that politics can play in changing lives, making communities better.” Miranda would go on to serve in three Mayoral administrations — Koch, Dinkins and Giuliani — and became increasingly involved in local, state, and national politics, helping to elect officials to the New York City Council, the New York State Assembly, and all of New York's recent representatives in the US Senate: Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton, Charles Schumer, and Kirsten Gillibrand. Miranda also chairs Latino Victory, focused on building power in the Latino community by electing more Latinos to office.   We end with a discussion of the arts — and the ways in which Miranda's commitment to the arts, politics, community activism, and inclusion all come together. His many recent and large-scale arts projects include bringing Hamilton to Puerto Rico as part of the hurricane recovery effort, leading the restoration of the United Palace theater in Washington Heights, and chairing the board of The Public Theater, where he is leading its Fund for Free Theater campaign. “The arts feed the soul; they bring people together,” Miranda says. “We have to ensure they are accessible.”   Thanks for listening! Subscribe to Capital for Good on Apple, Amazon, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Drop us a line at socialenterprise@gsb.columbia.edu.  Mentioned in this episode Siempre, Luis Relentless (Luis Miranda) Latino Victory The Public Theater

MO Rep. Chris Dinkins joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to discuss what MO can do to deal with the incoming refugees contrary to what Gov. Parson is saying.

Jim Dinkins, CEO, HoneyBaked Ham Company Jim Dinkins, CEO of Honey Baked Ham Company, joined host Danny Vander Maten on this episode of Executive Perspective. They discussed the brand’s commitment to fostering relationships with customers, their focus on making every day special, and ensuring top-notch customer service, especially around the holiday season. Jim highlighted how […]

In this episode Matt talks with Blair Dinkins an expert agent in Colorado who moved her business from one state to another but didn't lose her momentum. By applying systems and going after big opportunities she was able to make the move and grow to new levels. Her business is best described as tactically fun. She got her start by reaching out to top agents and simply asking what they were doing that is working. We discussed how even though she moved during the pandemic she was still able to meet people, including those who were motivated to move! Something that is very important to be on the lookout for in any market. Blair isn't afraid to door knock and cold call, but she does so with a purpose and makes her door knocks a win-win-win strategy.   Connect with Blair: https://coloradoteam.com/our-team/blair-dinkins/The Neighborhood Realtor is proudly sponsored by Treadstone Funding and Neighborhood Loans. For more tangible tips in real estate marketing, check out Matt's book, The Tangible Action Guide for Real Estate Marketing available on Amazon. Learned something new, or have a suggestion? Message Matt Muscat on Instagram! 

In this episode, Court of Appeals Judge Frank Clement Jr., Chancellor Anne Martin of Davidson County Chancery Court, Part II, Chief Deputy Clerk Lisa Marsh and Ian Dinkins remember Judge Richard Dinkins for his integrity, fairness, and humbleness while becoming a luminary in the law community. 

Three fishermen, a flood, and a new story. As the investigation into Breasia Terrell's disappearance continued, all eyes were on Henry Dinkins. Suspicions were raised further after a cellphone ping placed Dinkins roughly 37 miles away from the apartment in Clinton County, Iowa I'm the early morning hours after the 10-year-old girl vanished. And when his longtime girlfriend, Andrea Culberson changed her story, investigators were certain they were on the right track. Today's episode is sponsored by: Beam Get Beam's best-selling Dream Powder, and save up to 40% for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/least  Use code LEAST at checkout.  Green Chef: The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well Save 60% when you go to https://www.greenchef.com/60least  Use code 60least to get 60% off plus free shipping. Magic Spoon  Get $5 off your next bowl of high protein cereal by entering code LEAST at checkout at https://magicspoon.com/least Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastofthesepodcast/ Least of These Discussion Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/288046119723080/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&paipv=1 Least of These on Instagram: www.instagram.com/least_ofthese/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode 146 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Peloton Studios London has live classes again after their 6 week closure. Matt Wilpers will teach a 2 hour cycling class at the end of October. Susie Chan has two different 90 minute runs releasing this week (the first ever this long). Marcel Dinkins is having surgery and will be off the live schedule a few weeks. Hannah Corbin shared she is trying out for some Broadway shows (but isn't leaving Peloton). Matty Maggiacomo got engaged to his partner Evan this week. The Peloton Playlist feature is on Android with the “Music” tab on profiles. Both the iOS & Android apps now have an auto playing video for class thumbnails. The list of instructors and schedule of events for Peloton on Tour in Berlin was released. Jess King will host a special apparel event at PSNY on September 29th. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness month Leanne will host an event at PSL on October 5th. Jess Sims & Denis Morton will be in Texas for an event in Dallas & Plano on 9/24 & 9/25. There was a meet & greet with Jeffrey McEachern in Berlin on September 23rd. Peloton is celebrating Latin & Hispanic Heritage Month with special classes & a new badge. Erik Jager & Tobias Heinze have new Oktoberfest classes (with English subtitles). Matt Wilpers & Hannah Corbin will lead a new Thomas Rhett Number One Hits artist series. Last week saw around 2 months worth of classes purged. This Friday around three weeks of classes were removed. American Express has a 15% credit card statement offer for buying Peloton hardware in UK & AU. Peloton products will be featured during Amazon's upcoming Prime Big Deal Days. The refurbished original Peloton bike is now available for purchase on eBay in the US. There are a few new fall apparel items, and there is also a 40% “surprise” fall sale. Spiritual Gangster has released some new products in collaboration with Kendall Toole. Happy Birthday to Anna Greenberg, Erik Jager, and Robin Arzon. Leanne Hainsby was on the cover of Women's Health. Cody Rigsby is a New York Times bestseller. Robin Arzon is one of Time's Latino Leaders Kendall Toole was on the NAMI podcast. Alex Toussaint's shoes were released this week and sold out in minutes. Mayla Wedekind is pregnant. Adrian Williams got a puppy. John & Chris share their, and the community's, class picks of the week. You can find links to full articles on each of these topics from the episode page here: https://www.pelobuddy.com/pelo-buddy-tv-episode-146/ The show is also available via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PeloBuddy This episode is hosted by John Prewitt (#Kenny_Bania) and Chris Lewis (#PeloBuddy)

Dr. Shawna Dinkins is the Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services in the Lynwood Unified School District. Beyond her experiences, Dr. Dinkins has dedicated her professional career to serving students and families and advocating on their behalf.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for September 18, 2023.According to the National Weather Service on Monday it will be sunny with a high near 78 degrees in the Cedar Rapids area. Late Monday night into Tuesday morning there is a high chance of showers and potentially a thunderstorm.According to the Associated Press a judge found an Iowa man guilty Friday in the murder of a 10-year-old girl who was missing for eight months before her remains were found in a pond.51-year-old Henry Earl Dinkins was found guilty of first-degree murder and kidnapping in the death of Breasia Terrell, whose disappearance July 10, 2020, led to massive searches by dozens of volunteers and numerous law enforcement agencies. A fisherman found her body in March 2021 in a rural area north of Davenport.Sentencing was set for Oct. 11, at which Dinkins faces a mandatory term of life in prison.According to the report, after the decision, as deputies were removing Dinkins from the courtroom, spectators erupted in cheers.No one was injured after firefighters responded to a fire raging at a farm southwest of Cedar Rapids on Sunday.According to the Cedar Rapids Fire Department, firefighters from Fairfax and Cedar Rapids were called just after noon on Sunday to a fire at a farm at the 7500 block of 16th Ave SW.Crews arriving at the scene saw that a corn bin and barn there were fully aflame. The fire had progressed to such a degree on those two structures that firefighters decided that they could not be saved, and they worked to contain the fire and protect nearby structures, according to the release.Once a perimeter protecting those other buildings had been established, firefighters attacked the fire consuming the barn and silo from multiple positions, quickly bringing the fire under control.The corn bin and barn were a total loss, according to the release. No firefighter injuries were reported.The cause of the fire is under investigation.Iowa Democrats voted on Saturday to hold their 2024 caucuses on Jan. 15, the same day as Republicans.The date fills in one detail as the party works to plan its calendar and presidential nominating contest after being booted from being the first-in-the-nation presidential nominating contest by the national party earlier this year.The date also falls on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday.Under the party's proposal, the caucuses would only be a party organizing meeting, while the presidential preference count that has historically put the caucuses in the national spotlight will be held via a mail-in process at a different time.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for August 15, 2023.It'll be cool again Tuesday, without the chance for rain. According to the National Weather Service it will be sunny during the day in the Cedar Rapids area with a high near 80 degrees.Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Georgia on Monday, accused of scheming to illegally overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. According to reporting from the Associated Press the indictment details acts by Trump and his allies to undo his key defeat in Georgia: lobbying Georgia's Republican secretary of state to find enough votes to keep Trump in power, pushing claims of voter fraud, and attempting to persuade Georgia lawmakers to appoint a new slate of electoral college favorable to Trump.Other defendants included former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani and a Trump administration Justice Department official, Jeffrey Clark, who advanced efforts to undo Trump's election loss in Georgia.It's the fourth criminal case to be brought against the former president and the second this month to allege that he tried to subvert the results of the 2020 election.Henry Dinkins' son testified in court Monday that he saw his father shoot Breasia Terrell.That assertion was made for the first time Monday in a Scott County courtroom after the 11-year-old boy returned to the witness stand for a second day and told defense attorney Chad Frese that he saw his father shoot and kill Terrell.Dinkins is charged with first-degree kidnapping and first-degree murder of Terrell, who was 10 years old when she disappeared on July 10, 2020. Remains of her body were discovered in a DeWitt pond in March 2021.Identified in court as D.L., the boy is Breasia Terrell's younger half brother and was 8 at the time of her death. Throughout the testimony, D.L. offered some contradictory answers and appeared confused at times.When Frese asked if D.L. was telling the truth about seeing Breasia's murder, the boy answered, "Everything I say is true."The trial continues on Tuesday.The Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, is testing the new facial recognition technology at 25 U.S. airports, including those in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines.Other airports testing the technology include Denver, Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix and San Francisco.Depending on how the testing goes, TSA has plans to use the technology at 400 airports nationwide.At those 25 airport security lanes, you might be asked to look into a camera that takes your photo. You also will scan your driver's license or other photo identification. The software compares the snapshot of your face to your ID photo to verify that the two match.Other checks are happening, too, including making sure your ID is legitimate and whether you belong to a special screening status, such as TSA PreCheck or requirements for extra security measures.

In this Episode, Alicia and Mary talk with Dr. Elizabeth Dinkins, Dean of the School of Education at Bellarmine University. They discuss Kentucky Senate Bill 9, or the Read to Succeed Act, and its implications for post-secondary education.

Robby & Jonathan are joined by Stephen Dinkins who lives with his family in Nairobi, Kenya. He shares about the work they are doing there, playing golf in Kenya with his 3 boys, and why you never hit a second ball off the first tee.  Visit Kilele for great leather products and to support their business in Kenya - https://kilelegear.com https://linktr.ee/BestBallbestball.com@golfBestBall#myBestBall

Kim served on active duty for 14 years and in the reserves for more than 6 years. Her shared passion for delivering, and being of service to transitioning members and veterans, prompted her to pivot from Human Resources to External Affairs. Over the past 8 months, she has attended job fairs across Georgia and at Fort Riley, KS, and partnered with human resources to recruit qualified individuals on-the-spot, facilitated to cohorts at Fort Stewart, Heroes MAKE America program, attended a conference as the representative for SK battery America for the Communication Coordinators in Korea, participated in community service events in the Commerce, GA area, and interviewed some of the most influential individuals in both the military and civilian space.

Bo and Blake talk about the most shocking new ever broken on the show: Bo has never cooked an egg. Blake and listeners alike are shocked to learn that Bo, nearly 50, has never cooked an egg in his life. Barton Dinkins, chef and owner of Two Brothers in Starkville, joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about the latest going on at Two Brothers. Barton shares a little about getting ready for an SEC baseball weekend as the chef of the most popular restaurant in town. The guys have fun talking about some of the lesser-known menu items at Two Brothers, and Barton gives his thoughts on a potential wing-eating competition. Finally, Barton offers to give Bo egg cooking lessons to get him caught up to speed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bo and Blake talk SEC baseball and the Y'all Lifestyle in the final hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. The guys get set for tonight's game between Mississippi State and South Carolina as the Bulldogs look to snap their program-record 17-game losing streak in the SEC. Bo spins the Tito's Prize Wheel giving away incredible prizes from our partners live in the BankPlus Studio. Bo spins for a trio of listeners to take home some great prizes while the guys talk a whole lot of nonsense. In the SEC Insider Hit, Bo and Blake talk about the most shocking new ever broken on the show: Bo has never cooked an egg. Blake and listeners alike are shocked to learn that Bo, nearly 50, has never cooked an egg in his life. Barton Dinkins, chef and owner of Two Brothers in Starkville, joins the show on the Farm Bureau guest line talking about the latest going on at Two Brothers. Barton shares a little about getting ready for an SEC baseball weekend as the chef of the most popular restaurant in town. The guys have fun talking about some of the lesser-known menu items at Two Brothers, and Barton gives his thoughts on a potential wing-eating competition. Finally, Barton offers to give Bo egg cooking lessons to get him caught up to speed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bo and Blake talk NFL and the Y'all Lifestyle in the final hour of the show live in the BankPlus Studio. The guys talk a little NFL broadcasting as the legendary Tom Brady has retired from the NFL and is heading to Fox as an analyst. The guys get into an interesting debate about sharing steak and whether or not Blake is right for not wanting to share his steak with Bo. In the SEC Insider Hit, chef and owner Barton Dinkins with Two Brothers Smoked Meats joins the show on the Patron Tequila guest line talking about his journey to opening the hottest spot in Starkville. Barton talks about working his way through college in the restaurant industry before jumping into restaurant ownership right out of school. Barton shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the now-famous Two Brothers wings and street tacos were created nearly a decade ago. Barton talks about the culinary boom in Starkville and how things have changed since they first opened the door to the old restaurant in 2014. Barton talks about what it was like at the restaurant the night Mississippi State won the College World Series and how that compared to hosting legends like Dak Prescott and John Daly. Finally, Barton shares some of his favorites from the new menu at Two Brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chef and owner Barton Dinkins with Two Brothers Smoked Meats joins the show on the Patron Tequila guest line talking about his journey to opening the hottest spot in Starkville. Barton talks about working his way through college in the restaurant industry before jumping into restaurant ownership right out of school. Barton shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the now-famous Two Brothers wings and street tacos were created nearly a decade ago. Barton talks about the culinary boom in Starkville and how things have changed since they first opened the door to the old restaurant in 2014. Barton talks about what it was like at the restaurant the night Mississippi State won the College World Series and how that compared to hosting legends like Dak Prescott and John Daly. Finally, Barton shares some of his favorites from the new menu at Two Brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grant and Dorsch are visited by two of the most normal little men they ever did meet. And Leo? He's still battling the bulge. Questions, comments, or the desire to chat? You can reach the crew at Crewscontrolpodcast@gmail.comBecome an official Crewton by subscribing to us on Patreon at patreon.com/crewscontrolWe're mostly on Instagram @crewscontrolpodcastFind us on slightly on Twitter @PodCrewsControlCheck out our woefully undermanaged TikTok @crewscontrolpodcastIf you like the show, help us grow! Rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Dorsch will bake you an authentic Moosekrainian cake!Cover art by Dave BenderTheme composed by Steve SarroSound design and editing by Mike Crockett of Crackpot Podcast Production.A part of the Asylum Podcast Network.(We can't promise that Dorsch won't eat your authentic Moosekrainian cake)

Today we are diving into the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion conversation that resides at the forefront of every construction leader's mind. In this episode we are afforded the incredible opportunity to have Darnell Dinkins (Super Bowl Champion, 9 Year NFL Veteran, Speaker and Consultant) join us to help tackle this sensitive topic and help our listeners with both a roadmap for success while also detailing pitfalls to watch out for. Darnell joins NEXT Academy Co-Creators Chad Jones and Cody Phillips as they discuss “D. E. & I.” and pull out leadership lessons that they feel can help contractors create a competitive advantage by utilizing Darnell's vision for what a successful Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program looks and feels like. They talk #Diversity, #Equity, #Inclusion and obviously #FOOTBALL

Dan "Da Mayor" Dinkins of The Starting 5 podcast joins Codex Prime to wrap up 2022 in style! Tune in as they chat about their favorites of the year, including films, comics, tv shows, video games, and more. Codex Prime will be returning in the new year on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Big thanks to our listeners and supporters for another great year. Let's continue to GET IT! Recorded December 22, 2022 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buy Codex Prime Shirts at: @MFAMUCUSTOMS (Instagram) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Catch Codex Prime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms. Email: CodexPrimePodcast@gmail.com Buy Codex Prime Shirts at: @MFAMUCUSTOMS (Instagram) SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/codexprime Twitter: twitter.com/codexprimecast Instagram: instagram.com/codexprimepodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbDMNJNgnM6y3WB3fA1a1HA SoundCloud: @codex-prime Victor Omoayo - https://www.instagram.com/victoromoayo/ Carl Byrd - Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat: @mrbyrd1027 - bookmrbyrd1027@gmail.com

*DISCUSSION TOPICS*- Alex Toussaint's Club Bangers Run!- Daniel McKenna Withdraws His Lawsuit! What happened?- Rower Update! How are classes going? Anyone decide to buy?- The #BooCrew Supports Us On Giving Tuesday!- Marcel Dinkins "We Take The Hill" IG Series!- Is Alex Toussaint About To Drop Shoes?- "You Get Too Crew" Holiday Party Update! How was it?- The "You Get Too Crew" Saves a School!- Logan Aldridge Is On The Tread! Anyone take a class? How was it?

For most of us in the highly literate, western world, memorizing the Bible means "learning the text with word-for-word accuracy". But in the much of the world today, text was often passed down orally in a practice known as "orality". Listen as Dr. Larry Dinkins explains this concept, how it relates to Scripture memory and how you can apply this to your own Bible memory journey. Download the 100 key Bible stories here: https://www.biblememorygoal.com/stories  Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqd1_T7LP-E 

Welcome back to another incredible episode of the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. If you're new to the show, this is THE BEST place to learn all about electric bikes, products related to them, And most importantly, the people behind the scenes.  I'm Jessica, part of the team with Area 13 Ebikes and on today's episode you'll learn more about ebike safety from retired Deputy Sherrif & Bicycle Patrol Officer, Shawn Dinkins. Shawn was a Dirt Bike School Coach (Motorcycle Safety Institute) an ATV Safety Instructor (ATV Safety Institute) as well as a Defensive Driving Instructor for programs like “Alive at 25” (teen driving program) and “The Mature Driver Course (senior driver program).  He has worked with local school districts to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students through “bicycle rodeos.” His YouTube channel is dedicated to promoting the safe use of alternate, clean transportation and to help you be safe, get healthy and protect the environment.  And he watched a recent video on our YouTube Channel and had some things to say about it.  This is the Area 13 Ebikes Podcast. In today's episode you'll learn more about:  Why understanding your local laws around ebikes is so important.  What are some of the things you don't want to do on the trails and streets? What can you really get ticketed for when on an ebike? Some of the things Shawn Dinkins saw on the job and what not to do. What Shawn thought about the video titled, “Ebike Riders vs Cops - But they are increasingly clueless” What are the differences between the ebike classes?  Why playing ignorant is one of the worst things you can do if you get pulled over.  How you can get Oyster Insurance for your ebike, even if you didn't purchase it at Area 13 Ebikes? Some tips for riding safely as an ebiker directly from Shawn Dinkins. And so much more!  We love sharing more about ebikes If you have a guest suggestion, email us at info at Area 13 ebikes dot com. And if you want to share how you're getting involved in your ebike community or what you want to learn about next - let me know!  Don't forget to check the show notes for helpful links to get a bike, join the community, sell an ebike, get Oyster Insurance for your bike, and so much more. Thank you for joining us today. See you the first Tuesday of every month for another awesome episode of The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast.   Links from Area 13 Ebikes & Shawn Dinkins of The Ebike Safety Tips & Reviews Channel Check out our sponsor Oyster to get Insurance for your bike:  https://get.withoyster.com/m/area13/bike Watch Ebike Safety Tips & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJzEfPhbRglsneCcvyOIRJw Check out Ebike Riders vs Cops Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4NDqVUpT28 Buy or sell your used ebike easily: https://www.ebikesearch.com Find your perfect Area 13 Ebike: https://www.area13ebikes.com  Join The Area 13 Ebikes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Subscribe to The Area 13 Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/area13ebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/area13ebikes Who do you want me to interview for The Area 13 Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@area13ebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!

On Friday, August 12, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act, sending the bill to President Joe Biden for his signature. There is a lot of nuance around the bill, but to be clear, “the largest piece of climate legislation” does not go far enough to protect Black and Indigenous communities. That said, we understand the need for climate legislation, because if you don't shape policy, policy will shape you. The Coolest Show Producer Tamara Toles O'Laughlin discusses the bill with the Roosevelt Institute's Director of Climate Policy Rhiana Gunn Wright, WE ACT Senior Director of Strategy and Federal Policy Dana Johnson, and Black Appalachian Coalition Founder Bishop Marcia Dinkins. This week's special guests go into detail about how we can and must continue fighting for environmental justice. The Coolest Show – brought to you by Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% PODCASTS – drops new episodes every Monday on environmental justice and how we solve the climate crisis. Listen and subscribe here or at TheCoolestShow.com! Follow @Think100Climate and @RevYearwood on Instagram, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Jim Dinkins is a true leader who expresses the importance in finding balance, so that you may invest in others. Jim Dinkins discusses how to foster an environment for innovation while still meeting performance targets in. Finally, he gives an excellent connection between Whiskey Jazz and Leadership. I'm drinking Jack&Coke. What you Drinking? For additional content and exclusives, become a VIP on Patreon Subscribe to our newsletter to find out more about our upcoming guests, jazz and whiskey favorites, and updates from the show . Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin @whiskeyjazzandleadership  #whiskey #jazz #Leadership #whiskeyjazzandleadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The importance of emotional inclusion in education can never be stressed enough. In this episode, Dr. Brian Dinkins stresses the importance of building relationships with those you minister to and reminds listeners that it's important to be authentic in your interactions with others. Dr. Brian Dinkins is a rising professional development trainer, keynote, and motivational speaker for the Center for Empowering Education where he serves as CEO. Brian teaches future principals in the educational leadership program at Marian & Butler University in Indianapolis, IN.  Dr. Dinkins has served as turnaround principal in four high poverty schools, including traditional, charter, and private schools, and has committed his work to advance educational equity for children and families in need.Tune in to learn how to utilize the power of emotions to build a positive legacy in the lives of our students![00:01 – 08:17] Opening SegmentDr. Brian Dinkins emphasized the importance of establishing a relationship with those you minister to in order to have a meaningful impactHe talks about his experiences of abuse, parental incarceration, and lack of education in the past[08:18 – 19:34] Emotionally Inclusive Practices: How to Bring Them into Your ClassroomBe aware of the implicit biases we all have and use our social awareness to identify cues that may be indicative of harm or disrespectOne strategy for developing emotional intelligence is to catalog your emotions[19:35 - 30:15] Emotional Self Check-Ins Can Help You Manage EmotionsTeaching children emotional vocabulary can help them to identify and manage their emotions effectivelyIntegrating emotions into the classroom is important because it creates conditions that teach students how to respond when they are feeling emotions[30:16 – 31:54] Closing Segment Let's Connect! Want to connect with Dr. Brian Dinkins? Follow him on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Go to his website to see more about how to empower, inspire, and educate.You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.healthywealthyeducators.com/  to learn more about different strategies to achieve your teaching goals!You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter. If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.LEAVE A REVIEW! Your ratings and reviews help get the podcast in front of new listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you.

Galen cracks open a Coca-Cola with Jack Daniels to kick off Season 3. We did not fall short on an amazing guest to open Season 3. Galen welcomes Jim Dinkins on Whiskey Jazz and Leadership. James L. “Jim” Dinkins is the CEO of The Honey Baked Ham Company. We discuss how to maintain a work culture that encourages innovation and the voices of those around us. Join us as we start an incredible Season 3. For additional content and exclusives, become a VIP on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/WhiskeyJazzandLeadership Subscribe to our newsletter to find out. https://lnkd.in/gDDzAEdg Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin @whiskeyjazzandleadership  #whiskey #jazz #Leadership #whiskeyjazzandleadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Garden State is experiencing a great exodus . Citizens of the state say the high taxes and the cost of living is driving them from the state. As an example of outrageous taxes, people who live in South Carolina pay 90% less in taxes ever year. Monica Crowley Interview: Monica believes that Musk's takeover of Twitter will cause the far left to attack him in every way they can. NY DA Alvin Bragg's incarceration ideas have led to more violent crime in NYC since the Dinkins administration.

This week JD chats with guest Darius Dinkins. Darius is a stand up comedian and social media expert. Topics discussed include, but are not limited to: navigating social media, hustling in comedy, and stealing cookies. Please remember to like, subscribe, rate, review, and tell a friend! Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.com

The butcher men from mars  mill over the age old question who would win Sonic or Goku. And righting or wrongs, and Christian goes too deep in time travelSupport us by using Instacart of  National meat Treasure https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/2900214/1264009/7412Remember to Subscribe and click that bell to see all new episodes Every TUESDAY and THURSDAYFollow National Meat TreasureSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SyeJ0w70W24RrFvaiveGdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/national-meat-treasure/id1574254106TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationalmeattreasureInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalmeattreasure/Listen to us elsewhere: https://nationalmeattreasure.buzzsprout.com/Merch: https://national-meat-treasure.creator-spring.com/Follow Us on our socialsJoey AKA Saint Thrillah AKA Youngmoth:TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@regularsizedjoeyIG: https://www.instagram.com/saintthrillah/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/saintthrillahSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4tBkST4hGMypDuvWMC4j9NLoFi Project: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0lQCyFzeyFIUjtGeN7MEWhSasha:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thin.cruel.lips?lang=enIG: https://www.instagram.com/thin.cruel.lips/?hl=enChristian:IG: https://www.instagram.com/pointthebarrel/

Russell joins us to talk about the saving of collegiate track and field programs around the country. As he's been featured on many news articles and podcasts, we take a different spin today and focus on what activities can coaches be working on proactively to help strengthen their programs with the hope of staving off future cuts. We hear from him regarding community as it relates to alumni and current team, as well as talk about roster management and Title IX information. To hear more background from Russell specifically around the Clemson University program drop, check out Dr. Karen Weaver's podcast featuring Russell and Russell Bryant (lawyer). You can find that on your podcast of choice or on APPLE. Want to have an exploratory conversation about YOUR track equipment needs? Connect with us: Host Mike Cunningham on Twitter: @mikecunningham Email: sales@gillathletics.com Phone: 800-637-3090 Twitter: @GillAthletics Instagram: @GillAthletics1918 Facebook: facebook.com/gillathletics LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/gillathletics/

I've been waiting to have this conversation with Russell Dinkins for a while now and it did not disappoint. Over the past couple of years this man has helped saved the men's track and field programs at Brown University, Clemson, the University of Minnesota, and William and Mary. He's now the executive director of the Tracksmith Foundation, where he will continue that work while also helping create more opportunities and inspire broader participation in track and field through various forms of advocacy and assistance. Russell is also an incredible athlete: he competed at Princeton, where he was a 400- and 800-meter runner and a five-time Ivy League individual champion, and he's still getting after it and competing on the track into his 30s.In this conversation we talked about the path he's followed in the sport, track and field as a vehicle for diversity and educational access, how his relationship to running has evolved over the years, what he hopes to achieve through his work moving forward, and a lot more. This episode is brought to you by:— New Balance. The Fresh Foam 1080 v11 is an absolute workhorse and has been been my go-to trainer for some time now. When I want to go fast, the FuelCell Rebel v2 finds its way on my feet. Recovery days? Fresh Foam More v3 all the way. Race day? FuelCell RC Elite v2. Check 'em all out at your local run specialty store or on newbalance.com and consider adding a pair (or two!) to your rotation today.— Precision Fuel & Hydration. I've been a devotee to Precision products for the past 4 years and my last few marathons wouldn't have gone as well without them. Go to precisionfuelandhydration.com and take their free online Sweat Test or use the Carb Calculator to get a personalized hydration and nutrition strategy to test in training. As a listener of the show you can get 15% off your first order by using the code TMS22 when checking out.Click here for complete show notes, sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday morning, and/or join our growing community on Patreon, where for as little as a buck a week, you'll also gain access to exclusive content like The Weekly Rundown, my Patreon-only podcast with Billy Yang, a live monthly Coaches' Corner discussion, the occasional “emergency pod,” and other perks that pop up from time to time.Music and editing for this episode of the morning shakeout podcast by John Summerford. Photo of Russell Dinkins by Molly Seltzer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the show, we talk about our trip to Disney and vegan brunch at Winter Park Biscuit Company!Notes:The breakfast we talked about that the kid likes is oatmeal with maple syrup and frozen berries. The berries cool the oatmeal, and the oatmeal partially thaws the berries! I also sneak some flax meal in there.Yes, we cal our dog, Jenna, Dinkins. She's a good girl.The two vegan theme park bloggers we mentioned are Vegan Disney World and Universal Orlando Vegans. Definitely check them out! The apple-based vegan honey we mentioned is Honee.The other vegan Orlando restaurant we mentioned is Market on South, and the sandwich I love is The Orange Bird.Here's the Disney post on the blog with details from this trip and the previous one.Here's that sushi burrito with the pickled ginger. Thank you so much for listening. We record these episodes for you, and we'd love to hear from you. Got a favorite vegan treat that you think we should cover on the podcast? Send your suggestions to talkintofupod@gmail.com!

To sit back, and just listen to Chuck Dinkins talk about his skateboarding history- Is absolutely, incredible. The tales of skating toe-to-toe, with all the greats. How he tapped in skateboarding LEGEND Fred Reeves, over at Walker Skateboards. Working a job, while also being a pro skater back in the 80's. His loyalty to Bruce Walker, after being offered to ride for SMA. We even share stories of once being banned from Kona Skatepark. It's all right here, on part 3 of my interview with one of my heroes. One of the first, Black professional skateboarders. And, just an all-around great human being- Mr. Chuck Dinkins. This, is for the culture. Thank you once again for your time, Chuck. Always a pleasure catching up. Wits that being said- lets get this show going, folks.- Clyde Singleton

First off. I'd like to take this time, to wish skateboarding LEGEND- Mr. Chuck Dinkins. A very, Happy Birthday!! Thank you for your contribution to the culture, brother. And, here's to many more! On today's episode. We pick right back up, with part 2 of our conversation. Chuck discusses how he got into downhill racing, with Alan Gelfand & friends in Albuquerque, NM. We talk “fake spots”, confused gate-keeping and how Steve Berra was actually onto something back in the day. He also discusses some stories of racism, both past & present in skateboarding. Pressures of being a Black skateboarder. How the Alva boys took him in on the road. And, all things skateboarding!! For the culture, of course. Yall make sure to tap-in, and tell quadruple-OG Chuck Dinkins- Happy Birthday. This man has done a lot, for a lot of us. All praises due. Lets get this show going.- Clyde Singleton