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This week a super-injunction was lifted that allowed the press to report on a story it's known about for some time – the Ministry of Defence's leaking of personal details of almost 19,000 Afghan people who had applied to move to the UK. The Times's Larisa Brown tells us how she, alongside other journalists, fought the super-injunction.The BBC's Annual Report has contained some good news for the organisation, but has been overshadowed by recent controversies. We assess its future with the BBC's former Editorial Director, Roger Mosey, and The Financial Times's Daniel Thomas.As new TV show Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters begins on ITV, we hear from creative director of Plimsoll Productions Andrea Jackson about what it takes to develop a new format blending entertainment and natural history.This is the last year that the Tour de France will be on free-to-air TV in the UK. Rachel Jary, staff writer at Rouleur, and Chris Boardman, Active Travel Commissioner and former racing cyclist, discuss how the media covers the race.Producer: Lucy Wai Assistant Producers: Emily Channon and Martha Owen
This week on the Thursday Wire: For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to MP Shanon Halbert about the re-establishment on TEN polytechnics that were previously merged under Te Pūkenga, and Te Pāti Māori members accusing the party of being ‘greedy' for running MP Peeni Henare in the upcoming Tāmaki Makaurau by-election. For this week's City Counselling, Producer Sara spoke with Councillor Julie Fairey about her recent biking accident and her hopes for road safety in Auckland, as well as the recently released State of the City report. For International Desk, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Natasha Lindstaedt from the University of Essex on the backslide of democracy in Georgia, particularly due to Russian influence, and the public response. Joel spoke to Tom Wilkinson, a PhD Candidate in History at the University of Auckland, about Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, nominating US President, Donald Trump, for a Nobel Peace Prize. And on Monday, Producer Sam spoke to Peter Adams, a Professor in the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland, about the government's alcohol levy, in light of recent lobbying by the alcohol industry. Whakarongo mai!
This week on the Thursday Wire: For our weekly catch-up with the Labour Party, News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke to MP Shanon Halbert about the re-establishment on TEN polytechnics that were previously merged under Te Pūkenga, and Te Pāti Māori members accusing the party of being ‘greedy' for running MP Peeni Henare in the upcoming Tāmaki Makaurau by-election. For this week's City Counselling, Producer Sara spoke with Councillor Julie Fairey about her recent biking accident and her hopes for road safety in Auckland, as well as the recently released State of the City report. For International Desk, Wire Host Caeden spoke to Natasha Lindstaedt from the University of Essex on the backslide of democracy in Georgia, particularly due to Russian influence, and the public response. Joel spoke to Tom Wilkinson, a PhD Candidate in History at the University of Auckland, about Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, nominating US President, Donald Trump, for a Nobel Peace Prize. And on Monday, Producer Sam spoke to Peter Adams, a Professor in the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland, about the government's alcohol levy, in light of recent lobbying by the alcohol industry. Whakarongo mai!
Join veterinarian and Certified Farrier Dr. Carlos Carvajal of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital to learn more about senior hoof issues, focusing on laminitis. This podcast is in Spanish! An English version is also available.My Senior Horse - Episode 25 (Spanish) Guests and Links:Guest: Certified Farrier Dr. Carlos Carvajal of Rood & Riddle Equine HospitalConnect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)
In this episode of Daily Vet Life, Dr. Elizabeth Acutt describes a complex lameness case in which she used PET scan to pinpoint the underlying cause.Daily Vet Life is brought to you by Dechra.Daily Vet Life Podcast Host, Guest(s), and Links for Episode 63:Host: Alexandra Beckstett, Editorial Director of EquiManagement | Visit MyNewHorse.comGuest: Dr. Elizabeth AcuttPodcast Website: Daily Vet LifeBrought to You By: Dechra Veterinary Products
Join veterinarian and Certified Farrier Dr. Carlos Carvajal of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital to learn more about senior hoof issues, focusing on laminitis. We also offer this podcast in Spanish!My Senior Horse - Episode 25 Guests and Links:Guest: Certified Farrier Dr. Carlos Carvajal of Rood & Riddle Equine HospitalConnect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)
Last week, The Green party issued a statement calling on the government to drop the Regulatory Standards Bill after the bill went through hearings at the select committee, with only 19 out of the total 208 submissions heard supporting the Bill. This week, the government confirmed their plan to re-establish 10 polytechnics that had been merged into Te Pūkenga under the previous labour government as part of the government's plan to gradually disestablish the wider institution. And the Greens recently announced that they wouldn't be standing any candidates of their own in the Tāmaki Makaurau by-elections, which are happening in September this year. For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, News and Editorial Director, Joel, spoke with MP Ricardo Menéndez March to get the party's take on all of these issues.
Following up on my chat with Simon Court, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke with the Pōneke Anti-Fascist Coalition's Anne Campbell. The ACT Party's choice of James Lindsay as a keynote speaker has raised concerns about his spread of conspiracy theories and thoughts on minority communities, such as the LGBTQIA+ community. They spoke to Campbell about James Lindsay, his controversial comments, and what this means for Aotearoa.
Recently, Science and Technology Minister, Shane Reti, announced New Zealand's first-ever artificial intelligence, or AI, strategy. With this, Aotearoa becomes the last country in the OECD to establish guidelines around the use of AI. Despite the establishment of this strategy, which is aimed at enticing the private sector to incorporate and invest in AI, there are concerns that the strategy does not introduce any new legislation to regulate AI, rather using already existing legislation, and fails to address ethical concerns. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Dr Collin Bjork — a senior Communications lecturer at Massey University, about this strategy document, and how much of an impact this strategy will have on the private sector to be better engaged with AI usage. They also spoke to AI and technology governor, Dr Karaitiana Taiuru, about how te ao Māori is engaged with this strategy, and whether more needs to be done.
This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catch-up with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel spoke to MP Simon Court about the party's annual rally that happened yesterday, and the choice of US author, James Lindsay, as a keynote speaker, as well as the recent public hearings into the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the government's Covid-19 response. Following up with their chat with MP Simon Court, Joel spoke to the Pōneke Anti-Fascist Coalition's Anne Campbell, about James Lindsay, and his controversial views. Joel spoke to Dr Collin Bjork — a senior Communications lecturer at Massey University, about the government's recently released AI strategy. And Joel spoke to AI and technology governor, Dr Karaitiana Taiuru, about how the government's AI strategy coexists with te ao Māori. Producer Samantha spoke to University of Auckland Geology Professor, Phil James, about the sustainbility issues with modern society in the global north. Whakarongo mai!
Yesterday, the ACT Party held their annual rally, being called the “Free and Equal Rally”. Notably, US author, James Lindsay, was a keynote speaker at the event. Lindsay is the author of ‘Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything About Race, Gender, and Identity—and Why This Harms Everybody' - among other titles, such as ‘Race Marxism: The Truth About Critical Race Theory and Praxis' and ‘The Queering of the American Child: How a New School Religious Cult Poisons the Minds and Bodies of Normal Kids'. Party Leader, David Seymour, says Lindsay is a “prominent advocate for free speech”. Prior to the event, a spokesperson for the party said Lindsay would discuss “reclaiming liberalism in an age of extremes”. For our weekly catch up, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to the ACT Party's Simon Court about the rally, why the party chose Lindsay as a keynote speaker, and we address some of the concerns with Lindsay's previous comments. They also discussed the first public hearings into the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the former government's Covid-19 response, and what to expect heading into the next hearings in Wellington next month. But first, they discussed ACT's 2025 “Free and Equal” Rally.
Today we talk to CHRIS FRAYER, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, FOLK FEST , BRYAN BORZYKOWSKI - FREELANCE FINANCIAL WRITER & FOUNDER & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, ALLCAPS CONTENT, KEN WIEBE, WINNIPEG FREE PRESS,DEBRA VANDEKERKHOVE - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MANITOBA ANIMAL ALLIANCE
Advice for young writers and communicators: “Care about storytelling, care about voice, care about the opinions that you are honing and developing as a person in the world.”In this episode, Womenheard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Lucy Kaylin, 2025 Matrix Honoree and Editorial Director at the world's largest lifestyle publisher, Hearst Magazines. Prior, Lucy served as executive editor at Marie Claire and deputy editor at O, The Oprah Magazine before becoming editor-in-chief. During her seven years at the helm, the magazine boasted one of the largest monthly magazine circulations and was named Advertising Age's Magazine of the Year. Listen to this episode for behind-the-scenes info on her collaboration for Katie Couric's memoir and how Lucy puts storytelling's impact at the intersection of everything she does.
We are presenting a "best of" show for the Fourth of July weekend! 1. Tom Bevan talks to Ej Dickson, senior writer at New York magazine, about her recent article covering The Young Women's Leadership Summit in Dallas, TX, and what factors explain the recent rise in support for MAGA among women aged 18-29. (aired June 18th) 2. Trump Border Czar Tom Homan tells RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann what "scares the hell out" of him concerning Iranian nationals in the United States. Homan predicts deportations will skyrocket after passage of Trump's budget bill. (aired June 26th) 3. Carl Cannon talks to RCP contributor Greg Orman about Tesla's market valuation, Elon Musk's bet on the future of humanoid robotics, and the implications for American workers of an increasingly robotic future. (aired June 10th) 4. Andrew Walworth and Carl Cannon talk with Dr. Matthew E. Bunson, Vice President and Editorial Director for EWTN and the author of the new book: Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope. (aired June 17th)
J Edward Keyes is a journalist with bylines in Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, SPIN, Entertainment Weekly, Village Voice, and who is now the Editorial Director at bandcamp. As an online record store, and music magazine (bandcamp daily), bandcamp is a central hub to the independent music industry (they pay out 82% of their revenue, versus less than 70% at Spotify, et al). We talk with J Edward about sustain, advocating, and growing a vibrant independent music industry and the unique lane bandcamp has carved, "record store" trends, the role of journalism and music advocates, we as the question - do artist's even need a publicist?? And a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:BandcampBandcamp DailyBerlin R&B SceneExperimental Italian Pop SceneWord Bookstore (Brooklyn)WXPN“The Song Machine - Inside the Hit Factory”Ace of BaseClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.
Ben Delman, Editorial Director at Solar United Neighbors, talks with me about the lack of solar incentives in Trumps "Big Beautiful Bill" and shares details on solar production, technology and its future.
Visit RENEW.org for great resources on Disciple Making and Theology. Today's episode will highlights the commonalities and differences between Islam and Christianity, promoting enriched relationships through genuine gestures and shared human experiences. Building Bridges Join Daniel McCoy, Editorial Director of Renew.org, and Dyron Daughrity as they engage in a bridge-building conversation with Muslim scholar Dr. Ozgur Coca. This dialogue covers the essentials of Islam, common misconceptions, the role of Christ in both religions, and perspectives on showing hospitality between Christians and Muslims. Dr. Ozgur Coca, Professor of Islamic Studies and Philosophy, shares his insights on theology, philosophy, and intercultural understanding. Discover a thoughtful discussion aimed at finding similarities and understanding differences between these two major world religions. Key Takeaways 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 04:44 Five Pillars of Islam 07:08 Similarities and Differences Between Islam and Christianity 10:07 Introducing Dr. Ozgur Coca 14:48 Misconceptions About Islam 22:46 Questions Muslims Have About Christianity 27:04 The Trinity in the New Testament 29:16 The Concept of Sin and Sacrifice 31:57 The Role of the Holy Spirit 35:08 Jesus in Islamic and Christian Theology 39:37 Commonalities and Differences in Theology 50:53 Acts of Hospitality and Understanding 55:58 Final Thoughts and Future Plans In this episode host Daniel McCoy, the editorial director for renew.org, along with co-host Dyron Daughrity, engages in a detailed discussion with Muslim scholar Dr. Ozgur Coca. The conversation focuses on drawing parallels and distinguishing differences between Islam and Christianity to foster understanding and bridge the gap between these two major world religions. Following this overview, the conversation turns to Dr. Ozgur Coca, who provides his academic background and discusses his role as a professor of Islamic studies at an Islamic Graduate School. He specializes in the intersection of Islamic theology, philosophy, spirituality, and science. Ozgur explains that his teaching and research often involve bridging these disciplines to provide a comprehensive understanding of Islamic thought and practice. The discussion then shifts to exploring common misconceptions about Islam. Dr. Ozgur Coca addresses the idea that Islam is inherently violent and legalistic, pointing out that the central message of Islam is mercy, compassion, and kindness. He emphasizes that the portrayal of Islam in media often skews public perception, missing out on its rich spiritual and moral dimensions. Ozgur goes into the distinctions within the Islamic tradition, detailing the different schools of thought and his own alignment with certain philosophical and theological perspectives. He affirms that while there are numerous schools and sects within Islam, the overall unity and respect for foundational texts, prophets, and moral values remain strong. Dyron and Daniel seek to further understand Islamic perspectives by asking Ozgur about common questions Muslims might have about Christianity. One major topic discussed is the Christian concept of the Trinity. Daniel explains the Trinity by referring to the scriptural basis in the Old and New Testaments and the relational aspects within the Godhead—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Dyron adds to this by discussing the theological importance of sin, sacrifice, and the deity of Christ in Christian thought. Ozgur responds by explaining that Muslims find the divinity of Jesus difficult to accept as it appears to undermine the oneness of God, but he acknowledges that Muslims do hold Jesus in high regard as a prophet, a spirit, and a word from God. This exchange exemplifies a mutual effort to understand and respect each other's religious frameworks. Concluding the episode, Dyron asks Ozgur for advice on how Christians can demonstrate hospitality towards their Muslim neighbors. Ozgur highlights the importance of simple, genuine gestures like a warm greeting, a shared meal, or a considerate inquiry during significant religious periods like Ramadan. He underscores the power of these acts in fostering trust and breaking down barriers. Overall, this episode serves as an informative and nuanced dialogue aimed at promoting interfaith understanding and respect. It showcases how open, respectful conversations can bridge gaps between differing religious traditions and pave the way for enriched relationships.
Nel primo appuntamento del nostro podcast Cineguru Extra da Ciné, Andrea Francesco Berni e Gabriele Niola parlano dei listini presentati nella prima giornata di Giornate Professionali. E lo fanno interpellando i protagonisti veri e propri di queste convention: Giorgia Di Cristo, Marketing Director di Universal Pictures International Italy, e Andrea Romeo, CEO ed Editorial Director di I Wonder Pictures, ci parlano dei loro film più attesi e delle sfide dei prossimi mesi. Cineguru seguirà Ciné 2025 con due podcast al giorno, disponibili qui sul sito, sulle principali piattaforme di podcast e su Substack, dove potete iscrivervi alla newsletter Cineguru Intelligence. Inoltre, sul numero doppio di luglio-agosto di Fortune Italia Entertainment, distribuito in formato cartaceo in occasione delle Giornate Estive di Cinema di Riccione e già consultabile gratuitamente online, è disponibile un ampio Speciale Distribuzione curato da noi.
Dr. Amy Polkes helps us understand narcolepsy and sleep deprivation in horses in this podcast.My Senior Horse - Episode 24 Guests and Links:Guest: Dr. Amy PolkesConnect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)
On Episode 619 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ashok K. Bhattacharya, Editorial Director at Business Standard.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(05:48) Markets are just 2.5% away from September peak even as record highs are predicted(08:41) Rupee has best day in two years(10:03) Luxury EV sales are zooming(12:29) Are India's PSUs really a source of value creation?https://www.investing-referral.com/aff303For more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
TOPIC: Product Plans in Disarray PANEL: Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; Greg Migliore, Editorial Director, VerticalScope; Peter DeLorenzo, The Autoextremist
What happens when your dream couch won't fit through the door? You call the Couch Doctors.In this episode of Home Therapy, Anita sits down with Danielle Blundell, Editorial Director of Apartment Therapy, to unpack the realities of home design — from light bulbs that change your mood to the power of color-drenched spaces. Danielle shares her creative journey, her new vintage-meets-modern home, and why design should be joyful, not intimidating.KEY MOMENTS00:00 Introduction to Design and Fun00:27 Welcome Danielle: A Year in Review00:53 Overwhelmed at K Biz: A Designer's Experience02:08 Judging Design Bites: The Toilet Winner04:03 Color Trends and Personalization06:22 Danielle's Design Journey12:46 Apartment Therapy: Mission and Inspiration16:01 Danielle's Home Projects and Challenges20:24 Balancing Budget and Aesthetics22:51 Excitement for Yard and Garage Sales23:04 The Debate on Recessed Lighting26:31 The Impact of Natural Light28:56 Exploring the Use of Color in Design35:18 Personal Relaxation and Home Therapy37:46 Innovative Home Design Ideas43:38 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans--- ANITA'S LINKS ---• Home Therapy Book: Get a copy! • Book a Home Consult w/ Me! • My Website: anitayokota.com • Instagram: Follow • YouTube: Subscribe and Watch this Episode on Video!
We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!What is Iran's next move? World awaits response to U.S. bombing… Bob Dees - Major General (Retired) Expert on US-Israeli Affairs and The National Center for Healthy Veterans joined Dan.The biggest summer shopping trends, must-have deals, and smart ways families can save this season. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY's Editorial Director of Shopping stopped by.‘Quiet Cracking': What's behind this new workplace threat? Heather Lisle – Workplace Expert – Communications/Marketing Professional who oversees Leadership Lab (for leadership training) explained it to Dan.Can Scary Headlines Make Us Sick? How to minimize the health impact of a negative news cycle… Dr. Judith Orloff, bestselling author of The Genius of Empathy, a leading Psychiatrist in the field of Empathy discussed it with Dan.Now you can leave feedback as you listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the FREE iHeart Radio app! Just click on the microphone icon in the app, and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset!
Jon Skillings, Editorial Director at CNET, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to talk about generative AI. Skillings shares how people can use generative AI to make life easier.
For our latest Uncrewed Views Conversations podcast, Jeremiah Karpowicz, Editorial Director of Commercial UAV News, and American Robotics CEO Timothy Tenne discuss: Emerging Technologies Regulatory Challenges in the Drone Industry The Future of Data Solutions Drones and Public Safety Safety Management and more!
Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss today's statements by President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance as they face opposition to deeper U.S. involvement in the conflict with Iran from MAGA stalwarts like Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon. They also talk about a recent Washington Post/Ipsos poll on Americans attitudes toward the budget bill and reforms to Medicaid, plus, a look at today's Virginia Gubernatorial Primary. Next, Carl Cannon talks with White House correspondent for National Journal magazine George Condon about President Trump's brief attendance at the G-7 meeting in Canada and Trump's looming decision about whether to lend U.S. air support to Israel's sorties against Iran. Then finally, Andrew and Carl talk with Dr. Matthew E. Bunson, Vice President and Editorial Director for EWTN and the author of the book: Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope.
In this episode of Daily Vet Life, Dr. Jesse Tyma describes a complex case involving a filly with multiple concurrent conditions, including pyloric outflow obstruction.Daily Vet Life is brought to you by Dechra.Daily Vet Life Podcast Host, Guest(s), and Links for Episode 62:Host: Alexandra Beckstett, Editorial Director of EquiManagement | Visit MyNewHorse.comGuest: Jesse Tyma, DVM, Dipl. ACVS of Rhinebeck EquinePodcast Website: Daily Vet LifeBrought to You By: Dechra Veterinary Products
We're live with Dr. Matthew Bunson, Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News and author of the book Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope, Alan Migliorato, co-author of Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about helping teens think about their future and Chase Crouse, Founder and CEO of Hypuro, a Catholic fitness and personal training apostolate rooted in Theology of the Body.
In this podcast, Dr. Nicky Jarvis and Dr. Pat Harris talk about management issues with underweight horses and senior competition horses.My Senior Horse - Episode 23 Guests and Links:Guests: Drs. Pat Harris and Nicky JarvisConnect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)
In this soul-stirring episode of Speaking of Travel, we welcome the radiant and deeply authentic Pilar Guzmán, Editorial Director of Oprah Daily, whose voice has long guided readers toward lives of intention, connection, and beauty. With grace, warmth, and unflinching honesty, Pilar opens up about her creative vision for Oprah Daily, a space that has become a sanctuary for mindful living, soulful exploration, and profound storytelling.Pilar shares the inspiration behind the Oprah Daily Travel Issue, a breathtaking invitation for women to rediscover themselves through the liberating lens of travel. This isn't just about getting away; it's about coming home to yourself. Through powerful stories, Pilar reveals how travel can be a sacred act of self-care, a way to realign with your inner compass, and a catalyst for deep emotional renewal.Together we explore what it means to live well... not in excess, but with presence, wonder, and soul. Pilar reminds us that living well is not about perfection or performance. It's about pausing long enough to ask what truly nourishes us, finding the courage to follow that answer, and allowing travel to be both a mirror and a doorway.With poetic insight and a storyteller's heart, Pilar encourages us to embrace curiosity, awe, and the expansive joy that comes from exploring not only the world but the vast landscapes within ourselves. This is an episode that will stay with you, awaken your spirit of adventure, and invite you to redefine what it means to live fully and love deeply.“Travel can be the greatest act of self-care.” ~ Pilar GuzmánLet this conversation be your permission to wander, to wonder, and to welcome yourself back home. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party's Simon Court, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to him about ACT local candidates opposing moves to mitigate the climate crisis at a regional level, the ban of Israeli MPs Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for visiting the country, and changes to proposed anti-stalking laws. Joel also spoke to Claudia Rozas — a lecturer in Critical Studies at the University of Auckland, about the new English curriculum, and the need for Māori and Pacific authors to be engaged with. Producer Samantha spoke to PSA organiser Claire Nickson about staffing and funding cuts at the National Geohazard Monitoring Centre and its implications for the public. Samantha also spoke to Justin Sobion, Professor of Law at University of Auckland about the Princess of Tonga calling for whales to be granted legal personhood. Whakarongo mai!
The ACT Party has recently announced that candidates standing in local elections, if elected, will oppose attempts to mitigate emissions at a local level. ACT Local Government spokesperson, Cameron Luxton, says council's should “focus on what they can control,” and not “costly symbolic declarations”. For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party's Simon Court, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to him about this move. We also discussed the government's sanctions on Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. New Zealand has joined countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and Norway, in banning Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich over allegedly “inciting extremist violence" against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, and “undermin[ing] peace” for a two-state solution. Finally, we discussed changes being made to the proposed anti-stalking laws. But first, we discussed ACT candidates opposing attempts to mitigate emissions at a local level.
This episode is a replay of special podcast hosted by PRWeek about the 2025 USC Relevance Report. This special PRWeek podcast, "AI Activated," brought together three PR industry leaders and PRWeek Hall of Famers to discuss AI's impact on public relations. Hosted by Steve Barrett, Editorial Director of PR Week, the conversation featured:Frank X. Shaw, Chief Communications Officer at MicrosoftMelissa Waggener Zorkin, Global CEO of We. CommunicationsFred Cook, Director of USC Center for Public Relations and Chairman Emeritus at GolinThe discussion centered on research from Microsoft, We. and USC about AI's transformative effects on PR practices. AI's Impact on PR and the Role of Humanity 0:02Balancing AI and Humanity in Storytelling 2:31Fostering an AI-Ready Culture 5:49Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption 12:48AI in Media Relations and Measurement 16:21Preparing the Next Generation of PR Pros 22:17The Future of AI in PR 27:34Key insights include:AI as a Tool, Not a ReplacementThe panel emphasizes that AI should enhance human storytelling and relationships rather than replace them. Frank Shaw compared current AI adoption to the early days of personal computers, suggesting we're just beginning to understand its potential.Creating an AI-Ready CultureMelissa Waggener Zorkin highlights the importance of employer encouragement in AI adoption, noting that organizations should empower employees to experiment with AI tools and celebrate early adopters who can share knowledge across teams.Education and Skill DevelopmentFred Cook shares his experience incorporating AI into USC student projects, revealing how prompt engineering skills significantly impact results. He notes that students who crafted detailed prompts received better AI outputs than those using basic instructions.Practical ApplicationsThe conversation covers AI applications in content creation, data analysis, media relations, and measurement. Frank Shaw discusses using AI for strategic planning and information capture, while Melissa emphasizes AI's democratizing effect, allowing professionals at all levels to contribute innovative approaches.Future OutlookThe panel agrees that AI will make PR more exciting for young professionals by automating routine tasks and allowing them to focus on more strategic and creative work. The podcast referenced two reports for further reading: "Energized by AI" and "The Relevance Report."The USC Relevance Report of 40+ forward-looking essays about the current and future use of AI in public relations is available for free download at annenberg.usc.edu/relevance. A production of the USC Annenberg Center for Public Relations at the University of Southern California.Host, Fred CookExecutive Producer, Ron AntonetteSeason 6 Producers, Javiera Contreras, Anahita Mehra, Joe Carreon, Marshall WinfieldCreated by ZaZu Lippert LINKSFollow the USC Center for PR (@usccenterforpr) on Instagram and LinkedIn. Follow Fred Cook on LinkedIn. Find all our reports at annenberg.usc.edu/cpr.
Te Pāti Māori MPs, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Rawiri Waititi, and Hana Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke have been suspended in Parliament. Co-leaders Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi faced a suspension of 21-days, with Maipi-Clarke facing a suspension of seven days, over their haka in Parliament during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill last year. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Margaret Mutu, a Māori Studies Professor at the University of Auckland about the ruling, and what impact this will have on the party heading forward.
The recommended suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPs, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Rawiri Waititi, and Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, over the MP's haka in Parliament during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill last year. Co-leaders Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi will be suspended from the House for 21-days, with Maipi-Clarke facing a seven day suspension. This is Parliament's harshest sanctions in the country's history. Prior to this, the longest suspension an MP had faced in Parliament was three days. The debate had previously been delayed so that the MPs could participate in the Budget debate — however, both co-leaders were not present at the debate. During the debate MP Tākuta Ferris said that the debate was not about the haka, but at the heart, it was the House continuing to ignore Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori sovereignty, and that the “racism” in the House is hardly being hidden. For our weekly catch-up, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp about the suspension, and what's next for the party. They also discussed NZ First Party Leader Winston Peters' comments regarding Waititi's moko, referring to the MPs moko kanohi as “scribbles”. He was asked to apologise by the Speaker, which he did. But first, they discussed the suspension of the MPs.
David Seymour has been sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister as per coalition agreements. He will be taking over from NZ First Leader, Winston Peters. During his first speech as Deputy Prime Minister, Seymour said that the ACT Party would be “Labour's worst nightmare”. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Michael Swanson — a PHD Candidate in New Zealand Politics from the University of Otago about what this will mean heading forward, what the role of deputy is, and if this will have an impact on the re-election of the current coalition government.
As Pope Leo XIV begins his pontificate, Father Dave welcomes back Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss his new biography, “LEO XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope.” Dr. Bunson is Vice President and Editorial Director of EWTN News.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Learning and loving to read is a journey for every child. Today, we're focusing on that particular moment when a child is building their reading confidence to make a leap from picture books to chapter books. It's an exciting time, but it's also high stakes: it presents a small window that can either launch a child into a love of reading on their own or intimidate them if they find it overwhelming. That's where Scholastic comes in. In today's episode, former elementary school teacher and current Editorial Director of Scholastic's Acorn early readers and Branches early chapter books lines, Katie Carella, is back in the studio with guest-host Billy DiMichele to talk about this magical moment in a child's literacy journey. And joining the podcast for the first time is Bernard Mensah, author of beloved Branches series Kwame's Magic Quest. Over the years, Branches has helped grow so many readers through highly illustrated, early chapter books that kids devour. Currently with 58 million books in print and 34 published series, the line has experienced a “meteoric” rise since we last spoke about this important line in 2019 when it had about 17 million books and about 25 series in print. Listen on to find out what's behind this meteoric rise, to get a glimpse of Kwame's magical world, and to learn about Bernard's passion for writing for the Branches age group and representing Ghanaian culture in children's books. And stay to the end for a read aloud sneak peek! →Resources About Branches: https://www.scholastic.com/site/branches.html About Kwame's Magic Quest: https://www.scholastic.com/site/branches/kwame-s-magic-quest.html Fuse #8 Blog Review from Betsy Bird: https://afuse8production.slj.com/2025/02/04/the-fast-paced-page-turning-adventure-series-thats-a-celebration-of-african-cultures-bernard-mensah-discusses-kwames-magic-quest/ More listening: Scholastic Reads! EVA-DORABLE: Rebecca Elliott Talks a Decade of the Owl Diaries, Eva the Owlet, and more! More listening: Scholastic Reads! Growing Readers with Branches and Acorn from 2019! →Highlights _Katie Carella: Editorial Director, Acorn & Branches, Scholastic _ “Having been a 1st-3rd grade teachers myself, I'm always excited to talk about that very exciting point in a child's reading journey where they begin to read books independently. You get to see that light go off and it's just the best feeling ever.” “All of the Branches books have a second grade reading level. But the books all feature really rich, layered plots so they do appeal to children across many grade levels. From Kindergarten, I'd say up through fourth and even fifth grade, especially now with reading levels behind where they should be. So it's more important than ever to have these “high-low” books. These books are high-interest, layered plots and yet written at a lower reading level.” “If a child chooses a book that's too easy for them the child can speed through it and they gain fluency and stamina. If they choose a book that's slightly too hard for them, the child might struggle, but if they want to read they will do the work. And they'll learn decoding skills along the way. So both experiences ultimately grow a child's vocabulary and their reading skill set.” “The accolades [for Kwame's Magic Quest] keep coming in…it was highlighted on Betsy Bird's Fuse #8 blog…I just wanted to say a quote she had in her blog, ‘it's amazing how much story Mensah and Nayo [the illustrator] are able to pack into this thing.' You are getting this really rich and magical world that Bernard has created but in this really digestible format.” _Bernard Mensah, Author, Kwame's Magic Quest _ “[Kwame's Magic Quest] has got that mix of authenticity, friendship, lots and lots of magic, some peril and danger, there's evil magicians and spells. I think it brings together a lot of things that you would typically find exciting if you wanted to read a book about magic or an epic adventure.” “[on working with the illustrator Natasha Nayo] Having an illustrator who came from the same background who understands the cultural context of some of things that I was trying to put across, I could rely on the art to do some of the talking for me. She brought her own unique flare.” “My son, when he was about five years old, I remember looking at his bookshelf and thinking to myself, well, I've managed to find stories for him or write something that speaks to his culture at every age. Where is the book that speaks to him from five to eight years old? And I couldn't find it so foolishly I thought to myself, well, I'll write it. And that's where the idea for Kwame's Magic Quest came from.” On what the characters would do over summer break, “By the end of the summer they would probably save the world again because that's what they do in every book. They come close to not doing it but they find a way to rally together and make magic safe again for everybody.” →Special Thanks Producers: Anne Sparkman, Allyson Barkan, and Maxine Osa Sound engineer: S. Shin Music composer: Lucas Elliot Eberl →Coming Soon The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2025
In this podcast, Dr. Nicky Jarvis and Dr. Pat Harris give us tips on the health, nutrition, and management of underweight senior equids.My Senior Horse - Episode 22 Guests and Links:Guest: Drs. Pat Harris and Nicky JarvisConnect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)
In this live episode, host Nikita Roy sits down with Zach Seward, Editorial Director of AI Initiatives at The New York Times, recorded at the ONA x Newsroom Robots AI Leadership Summit in Detroit. With a background that spans journalism, product, and executive leadership, Zach brings a rare blend of newsroom insight and entrepreneurial thinking to the challenges of this AI era. Before joining the Times, he co-founded Quartz, where he served as editor-in-chief, CEO, and chief product officer, helping to pioneer digital-native journalism.Now at The Times, he's built a new editorial AI team from the ground up, experimenting with tooling, guiding newsroom adoption, and thinking through what comes next in how journalism is produced, distributed, and consumed.Key topics include:How the Times is using AI to support investigations, including analyzing hundreds of hours of leaked video and massive public data sets using custom LLM workflows.Echo, the in-house summarization tool that's helping reporters transform articles, headlines, and tags across a range of newsroom needs.Lessons from building a five-person AI team inside a 2,000-person newsroom and why newsroom trust and individual agency are central to successful adoption.Why Zach's team sees itself as an “AI enablement” group and how their newsroom-wide roadshow has sparked experimentation.The role of AI in reader experiences, from improving internal search to exploring voice interfaces that reimagine how audiences interact with journalism.What it means to build durable, future-ready news products in a media environment increasingly shaped by AI distribution and personalization systems.Sign up for the Newsroom Robots newsletter for episode summaries and insights from host Nikita Roy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the announcement of how the government is planning to spend money over the next year comes the question of how this will impact the National Party's chances of being re-elected into power in next year's General Election. When presenting her work to Parliament, Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, said that “every Kiwi knows this government has their back”. However, elements of the Budget have been criticised by opposition parties and various activist groups, with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins, calling funding decisions in the Budget “strange and unnecessary”. The Budget can play a major role in whether a government will be re-elected or not. Labour's 1958 Budget, for example, which has since become known as the ‘Black Budget,' resulted in Finance Minister at the time, Arnold Nordmeyer, imposing additional taxes on cars, alcohol, and tobacco, in an attempt to limit the need for international goods during the payments crisis in late 1957. This caused political tensions, and as a result, Labour lost the 1960 general election after one term. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Brian Roper — an Associate Professor in Politics at the University of Otago, about how Budget 2025 will impact National's chances to be re-elected, and his opinion on what party, or parties, will make up the next government.
In Budget 2025, private schools will receive subsidies increasing the annual spend by $4.6 million a year, to $46.2 million. As well as this, the annual spend on charter schools will double to $57 million. ACT Party Leader, David Seymour, says that independent schools are an important part of New Zealand's education landscape that offers diversity of choice for parents. For our weekly catchup, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to the ACT Party's Simon Court about the additional support independent schools will receive, and how this will benefit the average taxpayer. They also discussed changes to Jobseeker and emergency benefits for 18-to-19 year olds, as those receiving this benefit will now have their benefit tested against their parents income. The move, which is set to come into effect in 2027, is estimated to impact almost 9000 young people. They also discussed changes to Kiwisaver, where the government will halve subsidies and increase employer contributions to a minimum of 4% from 3%. But first, they discussed the additional support for independent schools.
This week on the Monday Wire: For our weekly catchup with Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, speaks to her about Budget 2025 and its impacts on Māori initiatives, and the deferral of the debate into the suspension of Te Pāti Māori MPs. For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party's Simon Court, Joel speaks to him also about Budget 2025, specifically around spending on education and how the Budget will impact young people. They speak to Brian Roper — an Associate Professor in Politics at the University of Otago, about the 2025 Budget, and how much of an impact this Budget will have for the National Party's chances of a re-election. And they speak to the Co-Founder and General Manager of KickBack, Aaron Hendry, about his concerns with Budget 2025 in addressing the youth homelessness crisis. Whakarongo mai.
Last week, Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, announced her ‘growth' Budget for 2025. In the Budget, multiple initiatives received a boost in funding. Operational funding and capital funding for Māori education received a $54 million boost and $50 million boost respectively for Māori learner success, with a $14 million injection for Māori wardens, Pacific wardens, and the Māori women's welfare league. However, a variety of Māori initiatives have faced substantial cuts. The Māori Development Fund has had $20 million cut over four years, $32.5 million has been cut from Māori housing initiatives, and $375.5 million cut to the Kāhui Ako programme. Labour's Māori Development spokesperson, Willie Jackson, claims that overall, in Budget 2025, Māori initiatives are seeing cuts of roughly $750 million. For our weekly catchup, News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Kemp about Budget 2025 and it's impacts on Māori initiatives. They also spoke about the debate on the potential suspension of Te Pāti Māori co-leaders, Rawiri Waititi, and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and MP Hana Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, being pushed back prior to the Budget debate. As well as this, notably, during the Budget debate itself, both Waititi and Ngarewa-Packer were absent. However, they first discussed the 2025 Budget and Māori initiatives
Concerns have been raised about how little youth homelessness has been addressed in Budget 2025, as well as how funding is being allocated, that will impact vulnerable rangatahi and tamariki. Boot camps have received a $33 million boost over four years to create more camps, $1 billion has been stripped from emergency accommodations, and 18 and 19 year olds are set to have their Jobseeker and emergency benefits tested against their parents. News and Editorial Director and Monday Wire Host, Joel, spoke to Aaron Hendry - the co-founder and general manager at Kickback; an organisation aimed at tackling youth homelessness, about Budget 2025, and how youth homelessness should have been addressed in the Budget.
In this episode of Daily Vet Life, Dr. Alvaro Bonilla talks about using a standing surgical approach to remove fractured splint bones in horses.Daily Vet Life is brought to you by Dechra.Daily Vet Life Podcast Host, Guest(s), and Links for Episode 61:Host: Alexandra Beckstett, Editorial Director of EquiManagement | Visit MyNewHorse.comGuest: Dr. Alvaro BonillaPodcast Website: Daily Vet LifeBrought to You By: Dechra Veterinary Products
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In this first of three podcasts on horse weight, we talk to Drs. Pat Harris and Nicky Jarvis about body condition, body mass, and what can make horses lose weight.My Senior Horse - Episode 21 Guests and Links:Guest: Drs. Pat Harris and Nicky JarvisConnect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)
When Elon Musk stepped into the White House spotlight and brought his DOGE chainsaw, no one was better poised to cover the fallout than WIRED. The tech journalism outlet knew Musk's playbook from the get-go, from years of covering his companies and his takeover of Twitter. WIRED's Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond joins Rapid Response to take us inside Musk's transformative, head-spinning time at President Trump's side thus far. Drummond weighs the lasting impact of DOGE's efforts 100 days in, and says that even as Musk announces plans to step back from politics, we can still expect plenty more to come.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones reacts to Nico Iamaleava transferring out of Tennessee and Stephen A. Smith's potential Presidential campaign. Bo starts the show by giving praise to Rory McIlroy completing the golf career Grand Slam by winning The Masters and why the viewing experience of The Masters has gotten so much better recently. (0:40) Next, Bo breaks down the situation in Knoxville where QB Nico Iamaleava is leaving Tennessee due to the school not raising his NIL deal and why the NCAA never prepared for this kind of issue. (6:36) Then Bomani discusses Stephen A. Smith leaving the possibility of running for President of the United States open and why he would win in a debate vs any 2028 candidate. (20:48) And finally, we have another round of If You Haven't Heard stories involving the best current financial advice, a potential dementia vaccine and quitting smartphones. Then Bomani listens to some voicemails about when you have mistakenly sent a text message to someone you were talking about. (40:09) IYHH Contributors: Bryan Walsh, Editorial Director at Vox: “Could an inexpensive vaccine help stave off dementia?” https://bit.ly/4czrrdW Allie Volpe, Senior Reporter at Vox: “The best financial advice right now is the most counterintuitive” https://bit.ly/3Yt2UBo Adam Clark Estes, Senior Tech Correspondant at Vox: “A skeptic's guide to quitting your smartphone” https://bit.ly/3RjytK2 . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Support the Show: Discover faster, more reliable search with Perplexity today. Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at perplexity.com! https://pplx.ai/bomani-jones When any player scores 50 or more points in a game, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off. Use promo code NBA50 to redeem. See further terms and conditions at https://drd.sh/8ONpZP/ Go to zbiotics.com/BOMANI to learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use BOMANI at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices