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The following guest sits down with host Justin White:•   Eric Katz – President, Independence Home LoansYou can't always win a deal in the first minute and a half of a sales call, but you can certainly lose it. How can mortgage loan originators set themselves up for success on the phone? Listen to episode 89 of Good. Better. Broker. as we sit down with a mortgage broker who reveals a sales philosophy that helped his company bring in almost $1 billion in loans last year.In this episode of the Good. Better. Broker. podcast, you'll learn strategies for nailing the first 90 seconds of a sales call.In this episode, we discuss...•   1:32 – keys to Eric's success as a mortgage loan originator•   2:45 – how Eric trains his sales team•   3:47 – 3 keys to the beginning of a sales call•   5:19 – why the first 90 seconds of a sales call are crucial•   6:45 – starting calls the same way•   8:46 – building trust and understanding clients' needs•   10:14 – having the right mindset before getting on a call•   11:43 – the importance of having no distractions while on a call•   12:36 – learning and using sales scripts•   14:53 – how to disarm and differentiate•   16:28 – tracking data and call coaching•   19:21 – Eric's message to LOs on the first 90 seconds of a callShow Contributors:Eric KatzConnect on LinkedInConnect on FacebookConnect onInstagramAbout the Host:Justin White is UWM's in-house brand journalist and the host of the daily news video, Inside Pass. He creates engaging content across multiple platforms to promote the benefits of the wholesale channel and partnering with UWM. A seven-time Emmy-award winner, Justin is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.Connect with Justin on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TwitterConnect with UWM on Social Media:•   Facebook•   LinkedIn•   Instagram•   Twitter•   YouTubeHead to uwm.com to see the latest news and updates.

First, a closer look at the goals of the new "Department of Government Efficiency" with Jon Hart – CEO of the federal budget watchdog group "Open the Books. Then, Eric Katz -- correspondent at the news site Government Executive -- discusses how a second Trump Administration could impact the size and scope of the federal workforce. Plus, Wall Street Journal reporter Lara Seligman gives us a preview of potential changes to defense and national security policy under a second Trump Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Katz, baseball writer for Belly Up Sports stopped by the sports bar to discuss where the Yankees go after their World Series loss to the Dodgers.

Tonight Brent is joined yet again by BellyUp writer and baseball savant, Eric Katz to discuss the Yankees advancing past the Cleveland Guardians, how close the series was for both teams, how exciting the upcoming series between the Yankees and Dodgers, if Stanton deserves a plaque despite him not being a lifetime Yankee, some World Series predictions and a whole lot more. Sit back, grab a few beers and let's get into ‘er

Tonight Brent is joined by BellyUp writer and baseball savant, Eric Katz to discuss the Yankees big win and their first real chance at going to a World Series for the first time since 2009, what really lead to them getting to this point, the true value of adding Anthony Rizzo to the team and how much a great veteran presence helps a young team, what the future may hold for Gleyber Torres, some playoff predictions and a whole lot more. Sit back, grab a few beers and let's get into ‘er

We finally get to sit down with our friend Eric Katz! Eric is the owner and operator of Katz Dogs K9, Bucks County's #1 Boarding, Training, and Grooming facility. Eric gives us the entire origin story behind his journey to success. Make sure to check out Eric in the links below!GUEST INSTAGRAM- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/katzdogsk9https://www.instagram.com/ekatz19_GUEST WEBSITE-https://katzdogsk9.com/ NO PRISONERS WEBSITE -- https://www.noprisonerspodcast.comMONTHLY EVENTS -- https://www.noprisonerspodcast.com/eventsNO PRISONERS INSTAGRAM -- https://www.instagram.com/nopris0nersANDREW INSTAGRAM -- https://www.instagram.com/revivalbuitGILMAR INSTAGRAM -- https://www.instagram.com/gilmartobar|| SPONSOR || https://www.revivalbuilt.com|| SPONSOR || https://www.amorstudios.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/noprisoners/support

Thanks to Eric Katz for joining the Alex Garrett Podcast Network to talk Yanks, BellyUp Sports and being an IBWAA member as an Internet Baseball writer! Here is more on Eric: https://bellyupsports.com/author/ericka/

Thanks to Eric Katz for joining the Alex Garrett Podcast Network to talk Yanks, BellyUp Sports and being an IBWAA member as an Internet Baseball writer! Here is more on Eric: https://bellyupsports.com/author/ericka/

Vince and Kevin rank fantasy catchers, talk fantasy Hall of Fame, and Eric Katz joins the show to talk the AL East and the Baseball Hall of Fame selections. BellyUpFantasySports.com RighteousFelon.com promo code Stove15 SeatGeek.com promo code BELLYUPSPORTS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince and Kevin rank fantasy catchers, talk fantasy Hall of Fame, and Eric Katz joins the show to talk the AL East and the Baseball Hall of Fame selections. BellyUpFantasySports.com RighteousFelon.com promo code Stove15 SeatGeek.com promo code BELLYUPSPORTS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Katz, baseball writer for Belly Up Sports, joined us down in the Yankee Tavern North to discuss the moves that the New York Yankees have made so far this winter and speculates what moves might be made before spring training begins next month. Save $20 at Seat Geek by using promo code 1420POD This podcast is a member of the Belly Up Sports media network. Check out more from Belly Up Sports at https://bellyupsports.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning I was joined by Belly Up Sports writer and member of the IBWAA, Eric Katz to talk about the New York Yankees season so far, how the AL East will play out and what the Angels should do with Ohtani. Be sure to check out all of Eric's great baseball articles here. Eric Katz, Author at Belly Up Sports Don't forget to pick up some 14:20 In the Morning merch here today! 14:20 In the Morning Merch Store | Fourteen Twenty Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince and Kevin look back at their draft, and give their adds/drops for the week, Eric Katz talks MLB trade possibilities. RighteousFelon.com promo code BELLYUP MahlerBros.com promo code BELLYUP BellyUpFantasySports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince and Kevin look back at their draft, and give their adds/drops for the week, Eric Katz talks MLB trade possibilities. RighteousFelon.com promo code BELLYUP MahlerBros.com promo code BELLYUP BellyUpFantasySports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The debt ceiling hangs over federal employees as an unprecedented default could come as soon as the first week in June. Negotiations remain ongoing as President Joe Biden attends the G7 summit in Japan this week, but Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that the two sides are still far apart. Still, both sides remain optimistic that a deal will be struck before a default. GovExec reporter Eric Katz joined the podcast to talk about the debt ceiling negotiations and how they continue to affect federal employees. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive

After more than three years, the federal COVID-19 public health emergency expires Thursday. While FDA and NIH officials have said that the end of the PHE will have minor impacts on their agencies, it has both symbolic and practical value for public servants. Telework and data collection will change, as well as things like free vaccines and tests for the public.  GovExec's Courtney Bublé, Eric Katz and Erich Wagner have been covering the COVID-19 pandemic since before the public health emergency began in 2020. they joined the podcast for a reporters' roundtable on the end of the PHE and how it will affect government. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive

Welcome back for another episode in the "22 Lessons on Ethics and Technology Series! In this episode of the series, I speak to Dr. Eric Katz, and we take on the common utopian mythology of technology as inherently progressive, focusing specifically on the frequent slide from utopianism into terror. We talk about the uses of technology during the Holocaust and the specific ways in which scientists, architects, medical professionals, businessmen, and engineers participated in the planning and operation of the concentration and extermination camps that were the foundation of the 'final solution'. How can we think about the claims of technological progress in light of the Nazi's use of science and technology in their killing operations? And what can we learn from the Nazi past about how our commitment to a vision of technological progress can go horrifically wrong?   Dr. Eric Katz is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy in the Department of Humanities at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.  He received a B.A. in Philosophy from Yale in 1974 and a Ph.D.in Philosophy from Boston Universityin 1983.  His research focuses on environmental ethics, philosophy of technology, engineering ethics, Holocaust studies, and the synergistic connections among these fields.  He is especially known for his criticism of the policy of ecological restoration.  Dr. Katz has published over 80 articles and essays in these fields, as well as two books: Anne Frank's Tree: Nature's Confrontation with Technology, Domination, and the Holocaust (White Horse Press, 2015) and Nature as Subject: Human Obligation and Natural Community (Rowman and Littlefield, 1997), winner of the CHOICE book award for “Outstanding Academic Books for 1997.” He is the editor of Death by Design: Science, Technology, and Engineering in Nazi Germany (Pearson/Longman, 2006).  He has co-edited (with Andrew Light) the collection Environmental Pragmatism  (London: Routledge, 1996) and (with Andrew Light and David Rothenberg) the collection Beneath the Surface: Critical Essays in the Philosophy of Deep Ecology (Cambridge: MIT Press, 2000). He was the Book Review Editor of the journal Environmental Ethics from 1996-2014, and he was the founding Vice-President of the International Society for Environmental Ethics in 1990.  From 1991-2007 he was the Director of the Science, Technology, and Society (STS) program at NJIT. His current research projects involve science, technology, and environmental policy in Nazi Germany.

Vince and Kevin talk early season Fantasy MVP's, Adds and Drops, and Belly Up Sports Eric Katz joins the show to talk MLB news MahlerBros.com promo code BELLYUP RighteousFelon.com promo code BELLYUP BellyupFantasySports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passed last week by the House of Representatives, the 2023 Limit, Save and Grow Act would slash discretionary spending at domestic agencies to its fiscal 2022 levels. The bill addresses the looming debt default that would have catastrophic impacts on the U.S. economy and government operations. The bill sets up debt ceiling negotiations on something that can pass to avoid the potential disaster of a default.  As part of our #MoneyMonday series, Eric Katz joined GovExec Daily to talk about the debt ceiling negotiations and how they affect federal employees. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive

Vince and Kevin talk early season Fantasy MVP's, Adds and Drops, and Belly Up Sports Eric Katz joins the show to talk MLB news MahlerBros.com promo code BELLYUP RighteousFelon.com promo code BELLYUP BellyupFantasySports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weekend episode, three segments from this week's C-SPAN's Washington Journal program. First – Hannah Wesolowski of the National Alliance on Mental Illness discusses gun violence, mental health, and the role of red flag laws. Then, with tax day approaching - Government Executive senior correspondent Eric Katz discusses how the IRS is planning to spend the additional $80 billion in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. Plus, Cook Political Report House editor David Wasserman discusses his research into the sharp decline in so-called "swing seats" in the House of Representatives.        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last August, Congress enacted the Inflation Reduction Act, which included billions of dollars for IRS modernization. Last week, the tax agency released “Internal Revenue Service Inflation Reduction Act Strategic Operating Plan,” outlining the ways that the agency plans to use the money, including hiring thousands, upgrading capacity and other changes. GovExec reporter Eric Katz is covering the IRS. He joined the podcast to analyze what's in the strategic plan and how it will affect the agency.

Joe Biden released his $6.9 trillion budget proposal for fiscal 2024 on Thursday. The White House is trying to sell the budget as one that makes government “equitable, effective and accountable” and one that cuts waste, fraud and abuse in spending. Eric Katz and Courtney Bublé joined the podcast to discuss the FY24 budget documents released by the White House. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive  

Joe Biden campaigned for the presidency with a promise that he would rebuild the federal workforce that the Trump administration had “hollowed out.” Two years later, that promise has been mostly unfulfilled, with some agencies reversing the trend and others still rebuilding at a sluggish pace. Eric Katz joined the podcast to discuss his series on Biden's attempts at rebuilding the workforce and his three-part series examining those attempts. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive

The federal government is expecting to run up against a default on its debt as soon as this spring, as  Treasury Department Secretary Janet Yellen told Congress in January. While Congress has not yet raised the debt limit, as has been customary, some federal employees are understandably asking how this situation might affect their pay and benefits. Eric Katz is covering the debt ceiling story. He joined the podcast to talk about the negotiations and how the debt limit will affect federal employees. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec

The government's current funding is set to expire December 16, the last day the September-passed continuing resolution will be in effect. But that upcoming deadline is not the only pressing issue for Congress to tackle during its lame duck session before the new Congress is seated in January. Eric Katz is a senior correspondent for GovExec. He joined the podcast to talk about the lame duck session and the incoming Congress. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec  

Managing people is often an exercise in constant learning. Especially during a time of upheaval across government, constant development in leadership is a key component of managing people, especially in the federal government. The Office of Personnel Management is one of the places for such development via its Center for Leadership Development, which provides development and education programs for all career levels based on the Executive Core Qualifications. As part of Government Executive's State of the Federal Workforce event recently, GovExec reporter and frequent GovExec Daily guest Eric Katz spoke to Bahar Niakan, the Deputy Associate Director at the Center for Leadership Development at OPM. In this episode, they discuss the role of workforce development and modernization in the federal workforce. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec

Based on historical evidence, the party opposite the White House will likely gain Congressional seats in the upcoming midterm elections. Indeed, according to polling aggregator sites, Republicans have a good chance of winning the House in a few weeks and, thus, the committee leadership roles. Republicans have promised extensive oversight of the Biden administration and agency business if they win, changing the ways agencies will do business. GovExec senior correspondent Eric Katz is covering the midterm elections. He joined the podcast to preview how the elections could change the way Congress will treat agencies next year.   *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec

On Sunday, the Senate passed the multi-billion dollar Inflation Reduction Act. The plan would provide funding boosts for agencies operations and staffing levels as part of the bill's $369 billion investment in energy security. bill includes $80 billion over 10 years for the Internal Revenue Service, funding that could be used to hire as many as 87,000 employees over the next 10 years.  GovExec reporter Eric Katz is covering the bill. He joined the podcast to talk about what's in it and what it will mean for agencies.   *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec

Michael Fiddle is joined by Eric Katz to discuss the NBA win total lines and odds for teams to make the playoffs recently released. They review each conference, and who may fall out of the playoffs and who may be the replacements, to try and find the value in the betting market. There is also expected NBA news to get in front of with bets, knowing the line will change when things like Donovan Mitchell does get traded. Finally, they wrap up with an unexpected conversation into the 6th man of the year race.Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode!PropUp on ThriveFantasy this NBA season! Use code ETHOS at signup for a 100% deposit match bonus and win big cash by simply flexing DFS prop knowledge on the biggest names on the board!Manscaped is BACK, baby! Just like the NBA! Use coupon code HOOPBALL20 to get 20% off and free shipping on your purchase at Manscaped.com!Want more codes? We got 'em! ExpressVPN is offering 3 BONUS months on every 12-month membership purchase by using this special link: https://www.expressvpn.com/hoopball

According to reports, a second Donald Trump presidential term would bring back and expand on Schedule F, the controversial proposal to upend the civil service. Former aides said that some in Trump's orbit are already making lists of public servants to transfer into Schedule F and potentially fire, indicating that a second Trump term would involve massive purges of federal employees. GovExec reporter Eric Katz is covering the story. He joined the podcast me now to discuss how a second Trump administration would use Schedule F to reshape government. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec

We're talking All-Time Greatest Defensive Players at Each Position, Gold Glove Winners, and more. #goldgloves #mlb #williemays #alkaline #kengriffeyjr #robertoclemente #gregmaddux Panelists include: Scott Morganroth, Rick Curti, Greg Fuchs, and Eric Katz

Michael Fiddle is joined by Eric Katz to break down the trade rumors circling around Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell, and if there are angles to get ahead of the market and bet potential landing spots. They also discuss Deandre Ayton returning to the Suns: what does this mean for Phoenix's odds and also what does it indicate for the Pacers' plans this season?Follow @AdvantagePod_SE on Twitter and make sure to subscribe to our show so you never miss an episode!PropUp on ThriveFantasy this NBA season! Use code ETHOS at signup for a 100% deposit match bonus and win big cash by simply flexing DFS prop knowledge on the biggest names on the board!Manscaped is BACK, baby! Just like the NBA! Use coupon code HOOPBALL20 to get 20% off and free shipping on your purchase at Manscaped.com!Want more codes? We got 'em! ExpressVPN is offering 3 BONUS months on every 12-month membership purchase by using this special link: https://www.expressvpn.com/hoopball

We're discussing MLB American League Trade Needs for the likes of the Yankees, Red Sox, Jays, Rays, Twins, Guardians, White Sox, and the Astros. Panelists include Scott Morganroth, Eric Katz, Lou Landers, and Rick Curti. #southfloridatribune #mlb #yankees

Scott, Rick Curti, Eric Katz, and Lou Landers discuss MLB Expansion, Top Prospects making it to the Big Leagues, and Realignment possibilities.

Scott, Eric Katz, Rick Curti, and Lou Landers talk about which Manager is the Next One to Be Fired? They also discuss some of the teams that are hot and some that are not.

Scott, Rick Curti, and Eric Katz talk about the Recent Firings in MLB and talk Payroll $.

Scott, Greg Fuchs, Rick Curti and Eric Katz compare their lists before 1939 and after.#TyCobb #BabeRuth #LouGehrig #PeteRose #CalRipkenJr

Scott, Rick Curti, Eric Katz, and Lou Landers talk about complete games, no-hitters, and much more.

In 1862, the ironclad ship USS Monitor fought the Confederacy's CSS Virginia to a draw in the Battle of Hampton Roads, but later sunk during a storm off the coast of North Carolina. Now, 160 years later, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is leading a federal mission to explore and live stream the wreckage of the ship as it rests on the ocean floor. Helming that mission is NOAA  marine archaeologist Tane Casserley. The expedition began on May 15 and will run until May 25 with daily live streams online. Recently, GovExec correspondent and frequent GovExec Daily guest Eric Katz interviewed Casserley about the mission and the ship. In this episode, you'll hear their conversation.

Scott, Ralph Williams, Rick Curti and Eric Katz talk about the teams that are off to good starts early this season.

Scott, Lou Landers, Rick Curti, Eric Katz and George Eichorn talk about Miguel Cabrera's Milestone as well as other Diamond Developments.

In the first episode of SEASON SEVEN (whoa!), or the 37th episode overall, Kevin welcomes Duluth-based singer and songwriter Sarah Krueger to the program—you might know her as Lanue, the name she released a full length LP under in 2021, and the name she released a brand new EP under in mid-April. She and Kevin chop it up about her new batch of tunes, real hip-hop, the ability to separate the artist and the art they make, and the "scene" in Duluth; Sarah also brings an eclectic mix of 10 songs to the show and discusses what parts of her life they represent.  For more information about the "award winning" music criticism site, Anhedonic Headphones, click here! To learn more about Sarah Krueger's output as Lanue, visit her website. Episode Musical Credits Intro Music: "Brooklyn Zoo (instrumental)," written by Russell Jones, Dennis Coles, and Robert Diggs; originally performed by Ol' Dirty Bastard. Taken from the Get On Down reissue of Return to The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, 2011.  "Doo Wop (That Thing)," written and performed by Ms. Lauryn Hill. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Ruffhouse/Columbia, 1998. "Hello In There," written and performed by John Prine. John Prine, Atlantic, 1971. "Sweet Thing," written and performed by Van Morrison. Astral Weeks, Warner Brothers, 1968. "Don't Ever Fucking Question That," written by Sean Daley; performed by Atmosphere. Lucy Ford—The Atmosphere EPs, Rhymesayers, 2001. "Shower The People," written and performed by James Taylor. In The Pocket, Warner Brothers, 1976. "Love Has No Pride," written by Eric Katz and Libby Titus; performed by Bonnie Raitt. Give it Up, Warner Brothers, 1972. "Making Pies," written and performed by Patti Griffin. 1000 Kisses, ATO, 2002. "When I Go Deaf," written by Alan Sparhawk, Mimi Parker, and Zak Sally; performed by Low. The Great Destroyer, Sub Pop, 2005. "Raining in Baltimore," written by Adam Duritz; performed by Counting Crows. August and Everything After, DGC, 1993.   "September," "Fire in My Mind," and "Nothing Hits Me," written by Sarah Krueger and performed by Lanue. 

Scott, Rick Curti, Eric Katz, and Lou Landers talk about the latest Diamond Doings with MLB and Internationally.

Scott, Lou Landers, Rick Curti, and Eric Katz talk about MLB's desire to expand the game internationally.

Eric hops on the show to breakdown the Wisconsin football program and we look ahead to the upcoming 2022 season

On Monday, President Joe Biden unveiled his budget request that would increase base discretionary spending levels over the levels in the recently enacted omnibus bill. Included in that increase would be a significant increase in hiring for agencies throughout the federal government. GovExec reporter Eric Katz is covering the budget. He joined the podcast to discuss some of the big takeaways from the Biden blueprint. *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/govexec-daily-group?utm_medium=ch_club&utm_campaign=vlrzJwsaX-VcmRCrWGPctA-103059

Scott, Lou Landers, Rick Curti, Eric Katz, and Guest Jack Perconte talk about his Baseball Career and what he's accomplished after his playing days. We also talk about the current State of Baseball Today.

The COVID-19 crisis enters its third year at a crossroads in the U.S. As vaccination rates stall, calls for boosters and shots for children under five have become louder. Government will have to adjust and better prepare for potential variants and waves of the disease. A bipartisan bill to better equip the government for future pandemics is now gaining momentum in Congress and the plan would reform some federal hiring practices and boost interagency collaboration so all levels of  government won't make the same mistakes they did in early 2020 when the next pandemic hits. GovExec reporter Eric Katz is covering COVID-19. He joined the show to discuss COVID-19 legislation and the government response to pandemics.   *** Join GovExec Daily on Clubhouse! https://www.clubhouse.com/club/govexec-daily-group?utm_medium=ch_club&utm_campaign=vlrzJwsaX-VcmRCrWGPctA-103059

Scott, Lou Landers, Rick Curti, and Eric Katz go over the end of MLB's Lockout, plus the tremendous Amount of Player Movement. They also address a few rule changes.

Scott, Eric Katz, Dave Hodges, Rick Curti, and Greg Fuchs talk about Derek Jeter's departure from the Miami Marlins.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has capsized the world's political order and the United States has not gone unscathed in the process. With NATO and alliances with Russia's neighbors, America's leaders have to navigate the situation deftly. More granularly, the federal government is working to get federal employees, service members and other Americans in Ukraine to safety as Russia strafes cities as part of its campaign.  GovExec reporters Courtney Bublé and Eric Katz joined the podcast discuss the latest on the war.  

Scott, Rick Curti, Eric Katz, and Dave Hodges talk about the Five Wealthiest Owners in MLB and their staying power in the midst of the lockout.

The Friday Mental Health Power-Hour with Scotty P and Ev, professional motivational speakers with lived mental health experiences, is a show dedicated to having meaningful conversations around mental health. Unlike many other mental health programs, The Friday Mental Health Power Hour is designed to leave the listener feeling both inspired and empowered to tackle even the largest of mental health challenges! Due to their own journeys with mental health, Scott Prendergast (aka Scotty P) and Evan Transue (aka Ev) feel it is part of their path here on earth to share what they have gone through and learned with as many people as possible. Through their show, they hope to change the societal perspectives around mental health, as well as leave you feeling like you ended the week on a great note! Your Hosts Scotty P Scott J Prendergast is a full-time inspirational speaker and mental health advocate based in Philadelphia, PA. A graduate of Temple University, Scott speaks about the importance of acknowledging mental health in society, and encourages techniques to overcome the everyday mental obstacles that hold us back in life. Scott travels across the country speaking to audiences ranging from high school students, to adults, while sharing his own story of hope and resilience in learning to overcome depression. Scott uses a practical approach of mindful strategies combined with a compassionate touch to help others validate their own feelings, and work towards moving past them. You can find out more about Scott by going to www.scottypinspiration.com. Ev Evan Transue dealt with severe mental health issues from the age of 5 until 18. Due to an unintentional lack of recognition of these problems, Evan did not receive proper treatment until 18 years old. After getting kicked out of school, sent to juvie, and spending his 18th birthday on house arrest, Evan had his “aha” moment that led him to realize he needed to change his path. After finally getting his mental health issues addressed, he knew what he had to do: share his story with others who were suffering so they never had to go through what he did. Now, Evan goes around the country speaking to middle school and high school students, as well as incoming college freshmen. Using his lived experiences, he connects with his audiences to encourage them to speak up about the mental health challenges they may be facing in silence. While Evan is aware that we might not be able to stop mental health issues overall, he does believe we do NOT need to live in a world where young people find themselves in crisis situations. You can find out more about Evan by going to www.evantransue.com.

Congress faced a debt limit crisis in December, but  passed a short-term bill at the last minute before ultimately punting the issue to 2023. Because there is no roadmap for how the government would operate if it breaches its debt ceiling, Democrats this week introduced a bill that would allow the executive branch to issue new debt, as long as the president notifies Congress. Eric Katz has been covering the debt limit bills in Congress. He joined the show to discuss the state of things on Capitol Hill.

Scott, Rick Curti, Greg Fuchs, and Eric Katz talk about if Lou Whitaker belongs in Baseball's Hall of Fame.

Scott, Rick Curti, and Eric Katz talk about MLB getting it right regarding the Tampa Bay Rays and Montreal.

On Friday, a federal court in Texas issued an injunction against the White House's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the federal workforce, pausing the implementation of a requirement for more than 2 million public servants. GovExec reporter Eric Katz is covering the vaccine mandate and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force. He joined the show to talk about the injunction and what's next for the vaccine mandate for feds.  

As paradigms shift due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, questions remain about what agency evolution will look like. As the year comes to a close, the state of agencies in 2022 remains unwritten as uncertainty remains the only certainty. As part of Government Executive's State of the Federal Workforce event recently, GovExec reporter and frequent GovExec Daily guest Eric Katz spoke to John Dankanich, MSFC Chief Technologist, In-Space Transportation Capability Lead at NASA and Michael Peckham, HHS Program Support Center CFO. In this episode, they explore what the federal agency of the future will look like.

  The deadline for most federal employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are granted an exemption, is November 22. Some feds have maintained that they will fight the mandate in court, while others may just quit and others will apply for exemptions. With the deadline approaching, members of Congress have questions about the workforce implications of the mandate.   Eric Katz is a reporter at GovExec. He joined the podcast to talk about the state of the vaccine mandate for federal employees.

Democratic leaders this week announced a bill that would fund federal agencies through the end of the year and suspend the debt limit through December 2022. The plan would avert a shutdown, but the debt limit aspects will face major Republican opposition in the Senate. GovExec reporter Eric Katz is covering the negotiations around the continuing resolution. He joined the show to discuss the state of play as we approach a potential shutdown.  

A Taliban spokesman this week reiterated that the August 31 deadline to withdraw Americans will not be moved, putting urgency on the U.S. government's attempts at evacuating Americans and  Afghan nationals in danger. In the last few weeks, the federal government has ramped up its civilian response as the deadline nears.   Eric Katz is a senior correspondent at Government Executive. He joined the show to discuss the Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal efforts and how civilian feds are involved in the evacuation.  

  The novel coronavirus pandemic has moved most public employees to remote work situations. But the pandemic has not stopped the need for workforce development and government has had to adjust to a new world of online training and learning. Agencies have had to pivot to virtual workforce development over the past two years.   As part of Government Executive and Nextgov's Future of Work event recently, GovExec reporter and frequent GovExec Daily guest Eric Katz spoke to Clo Taylor, Chief Learning and Engagement Officer, Department of Homeland Security. In this episode, Taylor discusses the role of training and learning in a hybrid federal environment.

Almost everybody these days has a horror story about the US Postal Service. The medication that was late arriving, or which never arrived at all. The New Yorker magazines that arrive three at a time, months after their publication dates. The Christmas card, the Mother's Day card, the birthday card that arrives weeks or months after being dropped in the mail. Once the most popular institution in American society, the postal service is no longer that reliable bastion of American dependability. The mythical motto of the USPS is: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” But for most of us, the rounds of the post office are left incomplete with maddening regularity. Congress has taken note, ever since former President Donald Trump appointed a mega-donor and ally to the position of Postmaster General.Louis DeJoy has been a controversial figure for more than a year.In the run-up to the 2020 presidential election, there were howls of protest when DeJoy ordered the selective removal of high-speed mail-sorting equipment and mail drop boxes from communities across the country. Many Democrats feared those actions were part of a Trump strategy to impede mail-in voting. Mr. DeJoy countered that they were efforts to reduce Postal Service costs and improve efficiency. He has had to defend his actions repeatedly at Congressional hearings. His 10-year reform plan for the Service has met with stiff opposition. Last Friday, the full slate of governors on the Postal Board met for the first time in a decade, a meeting that included for the first time three recent appointees to the board by President Biden. To help us understand what's ailing the USPS and what's being done to fix it, we're joined today by Congressman Kweisi Mfume, who represents Maryland's 7th District. Rep. Mfume sits on the US House Committee on Oversight and Reform, which has held numerous hearings on the Postal Service. Congressman Mfume joins us on Zoom… Then, we talk with journalist Eric Katz, who has been covering the problems at the Postal Service extensively for years as senior correspondent for Government Executive, an independent news journal reporting on the federal government. Eric Katz joins us now on our digital line from Washington, DC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When President Joe Biden announced last week that on-site feds would have to “attest” that they have been vaccinated or submit to regular screening for COVID-19, he did not specify how the testing would be administered or how the attestations would be executed.  GovExec reporter Eric Katz joined the podcast  to discuss the testing administration and vaccine mandates in the federal government.

President Joe Biden released the first budget blueprint of his presidency last week, calling for a 16% increase in non-defense discretionary spending from fiscal 2021 and a 1.7% increase for defense spending. The document claims that Biden’s $6 trillion plan is a way to recommit to good government. GovExec reporter Eric Katz is covering the budget. He joined the show to discuss some big takeaways from the Biden plan.

Recent Postal Inspector General reports paint a less-than-rosy picture for the United States Postal Service. Delayed service, financial burdens and understaffing plague the USPS, with customers increasingly frustrated. With all of this hanging over their heads, President Joe Biden’s Postal Board nominees appeared on Capitol Hill as part of their confirmation process. Eric Katz covers postal issues at GovExec and he joined the podcast to talk about the nominees and the state of USPS.

On this episode of TalkToADoc, we are going inside one of the busiest hospitals in Arizona during the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Eric Katz. Dr. Katz is the Chief Medical Officer of Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix. We talk about what was happening inside the hospital, how they are making it through, and what we would like to see stay around post-Covid. We also talk about being a residency director, lack of sleep, resident romance, Halloween candy, “old” movies, and so much more. Join us dear listener in a feast for your ears! Dr. Katz also published an article for Stat News titled How humility can help save us from Covid-19. Check out the great read linked below! How humility can help save us from Covid-19 - STAT (statnews.com)

Eric Katz has been a recruiter for many years with Healthtrust Workforce Solutions and shares the behind-the-scene look at what his company does for travelers. Credentialling is a major pain point for traveler nurses (and all types of healthcare travelers), and many don't realize how large a job it is to manage the ongoing issue of keeping up with current licenses for facility submittals. Eric talks about the specific credentials and how they can be managed differently from one agency to another. He also shares how little details can make the difference in having a traveler's submission be accepted or rejected. Eric's tip relates to traveling in HCA Healthcare managed facilities and shares the top three assets their facilities look for in a traveler. And even if you don't have those particular experiences, there are other things a traveler can do to put themselves ahead of the pack for a travel position. This podcast is sponsored by TravCon: The Travelers Conference which is an annual conference specifically for Healthcare Travelers. For more information find us at www.TravCon.org

Today on The Unconventionals, a special edition. Call it “Unconventionals Young Guns.” We're taking a peek into the future, and the future looks pretty great, at least embodied by Eric Katz and Kulisha, a company he founded with a handful of other students who hail from Brown to UCLA to Kenya.  Kulisha, which comes from the Swahili verb "to feed," produces an animal protein from insects as an alternative to conventional animal feeds. This is great for small farmers in Kenya, but has implications for all of us. Most animal feed out there is made from fish, which is expensive, destructive, and unsustainable. We're going to hear a little bit more about Kulisha and where it's headed, but we're also going to talk about innovation and entrepreneurship on college campuses.