Podcasts about Ethics

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/29/2023): 3:05pm- Earlier this week, the sports blog Deadspin wrongfully accused a young Kansas City Chiefs fan of wearing blackface during the Chiefs-Raiders game on Sunday and of mocking Native American culture—angling the photo to only show half of the child's face and failing to note that the face paint was black and red, the team's colors. The social media platform X added a Community Notes correction to Deadspin's original, inaccurate, post. Even Elon Musk felt compelled to set the record straight, praising Community Notes for “exposing deception.” Today it was revealed that Holden Armenta, the child unjustly targeted by Deadspin, is Native American. You can read more here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/mother-of-young-chiefs-fan-accused-of-racism-says-he-is-native-american 3:30pm- The Daily Wire announced the release of its next movie, “Lady Ballers,” which will be streaming on their website December 1st. The Daily Wire co-founder, and star of the film, Jeremy Boreing explained that theaters won't touch the film because it pokes fun at biological males competing in women's sports. 3:40pm- Johnny Oleksinski writes that “Hollywood is finally being punished for its creativity rut”—noting that although 15 movies released in 2023 had budgets over $200 million, only one went on to earn a profit. You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2023/11/28/entertainment/hollywood-is-finally-being-punished-for-its-creativity-rut/ 3:50pm- Jamie Frevele of Mediate writes, “Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, spoke at The New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday and confirmed to the crowd that he'd been in talks with Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. Not only that, he was also trying to get other business leaders on board to support her in 2024.” You can read more here: https://www.mediaite.com/election-2024/jamie-dimon-reveals-hes-been-talking-with-nikki-haley-and-is-trying-to-rally-business-leaders-around-her-candidacy/ 4:05pm- Paul Thacker—Investigative Journalist & former Fellow at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University—joins The Rich Zeoli to discuss his latest report, “Congress Must Hold the CDC Accountable for Cozy Ties to Pharma.” Thacker writes, “why won't congressional investigators force the CDC Director to explain why Pfizer and Moderna's PR firm is embedded at the agency's vaccine center?” You can find this report, and all of Thacker's work, at his Substack— “The Disinformation Chronicle”: https://disinformationchronicle.substack.com/p/congress-must-hold-the-cdc-accountable 4:25pm- While announcing the creation of the Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Joe Biden blamed increased prices on “price gouging.” On Meet the Press this weekend, panelist Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post said that “Bidenomics has become a negative word…because it's not working.” 4:30pm- Abigail Anthony of National Review writes: “Sieged Security, which describes itself as a group of ‘gay furry hackers,' recently infiltrated a leading U.S. nuclear-research facility and obtained sensitive personal data. The group claimed responsibility for the attack in statements on public forums. ‘Meow meow meow meow meow meow meow,' the group wrote.” You can read Anthony's full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/gay-furry-hackers-breach-u-s-nuclear-research-facility/ 4:45pm- Jason Snead—Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “The Case Against Ranked-Choice Voting.” You can learn more about the Honest Elections Project here: https://www.honestelections.org. And you can find Snead's book here: https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/case-ranked-choice-voting/. 5:00pm- According to a report from Emily Joshua of The Daily Mail, the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) is “expected to call on Western countries, including the U.S., to drastically reduce meat consumption to combat climate change” during its climate change conference in Dubai starting later this week. In a clip that has gone viral on social media, a panel at the World Economic Forum discusses the possibility of creating a breed of mosquitoes whose bite would be engineered to make humans intolerant to meat—ultimately decreasing the consumption of meat and reducing global warming, theoretically. You can read more here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12800019/meat-consumption-climate-change-global-emissions.html 5:20pm- The Washington Post published a particularly disturbing piece indicating that there is a rise in sexual fetishes that revolve around political polarization. If you are feeling brave, and have a strong stomach, you can find the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/of-interest/2023/11/28/sexual-fetish-trump-political-kink/ 5:55pm- Rich Zeoli hosts The Mark Levin Show!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Paul Thacker—Investigative Journalist & former Fellow at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University—joins The Rich Zeoli to discuss his latest report, “Congress Must Hold the CDC Accountable for Cozy Ties to Pharma.” Thacker writes, “why won't congressional investigators force the CDC Director to explain why Pfizer and Moderna's PR firm is embedded at the agency's vaccine center?” You can find this report, and all of Thacker's work, at his Substack— “The Disinformation Chronicle”: https://disinformationchronicle.substack.com/p/congress-must-hold-the-cdc-accountable While announcing the creation of the Council on Supply Chain Resilience, President Joe Biden blamed increased prices on “price gouging.” On Meet the Press this weekend, panelist Leigh Ann Caldwell of The Washington Post said that “Bidenomics has become a negative word…because it's not working.” Abigail Anthony of National Review writes: “Sieged Security, which describes itself as a group of ‘gay furry hackers,' recently infiltrated a leading U.S. nuclear-research facility and obtained sensitive personal data. The group claimed responsibility for the attack in statements on public forums. ‘Meow meow meow meow meow meow meow,' the group wrote.” You can read Anthony's full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/gay-furry-hackers-breach-u-s-nuclear-research-facility/ Jason Snead—Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “The Case Against Ranked-Choice Voting.” You can learn more about the Honest Elections Project here: https://www.honestelections.org. And you can find Snead's book here: https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/case-ranked-choice-voting/.

After a run of great guests, we are back just the two of us to discuss some of the topics that have been in the news over the past month. We start with a trio of Republican topics: the current state of the presidential candidate field, the election of a new Speaker of the House, and the latest development in the George Santos saga. We then talked about SCOTUS releasing its first code of ethics, whether the current amount of personal debt in the U.S. presages greater economic concerns, and we finish by checking in on the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

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Come join us for a story or two and tap the shoulder of the storyteller in you. Sarah Hadden and Hemma Lomax were simply enchanted by a presentation by Michelle Beistle and Ashley Dubriwny on the art of story building at the SCCE Compliance and Ethics Institute in Chicago earlier this year and couldn't wait to share this experience with the GWIC community. Michelle and Ashley literally wake up every day to save the planet in their roles as compliance professionals at The Nature Conservancy (TNC). They have a magnificent talent not only for spinning together an engaging story that awakens the senses, and achieves impact, connection and relevance, but also for helping others to recognize that we all have it in us to create inspiring and poignant stories. With the help of some simple building blocks and concrete steps, Michelle and Ashley show us that all humans are innately capable of using everyday experiences to build relevant and engaging stories and to share powerful and memorable messages. Inspiration is everywhere. You won't want to miss this masterclass opportunity to unlock the power of story building for your compliance program and beyond. Michelle Beistle joined TNC in April 2019 as the Chief Ethics & Compliance. She is responsible for implementing and managing TNC's global Ethics program. Michelle leads a global team who work to promote and foster a culture of integrity across the organization. Michelle is an experienced leader known for collaboration, problem-solving and strategic business acumen. She is a Certified International Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP-I), has years of experience creating and sustaining ethical cultures, and speaks frequently on ethics. Ashley Dubriwny is the Director of Ethics & Compliance for North America and Micronesia at the Nature Conservancy. Her areas of professional focus include global communications, Code of Conduct, and partnership building with staff and leaders. Ashley has been part of the Conservancy's North America Staff Enrichment Planning team since 2014 and is a High Impact Conversations Coach. Ashley has 20+ years of human resources experience with specialized training in performance management, leadership development, and coaching. She holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum Design and Adult Instruction and a graduate certificate in Leadership from eCornell. The Great Women in Compliance Podcast is on the Compliance Podcast Network with a selection of other Compliance related offerings. GWIC is also sponsored by Corporate Compliance Insights, where we have a page where you can hear every episode. If you are enjoying this episode, please rate it and/or provide a review.   Corporate Compliance Insights is a much-appreciated sponsor and supporter of GWIC, including affiliate organization CCI Press publishing the related book; “Sending the Elevator Back Down, What We've Learned from Great Women in Compliance” (CCI Press, 2020). If you enjoyed the book, the GWIC team would be very grateful if you would consider rating it on Goodreads and Amazon and leaving a short review.  Don't forget to send the elevator back down by passing on your copy to someone who you think might enjoy reading it when you're done, or if you can't bear parting with your copy, consider it as a holiday or appreciation gift for someone in Compliance who deserves a treat. If you enjoyed the book, the GWIC team would be very grateful if you would consider rating it on Goodreads and Amazon and leaving a short review.  Don't forget to send the elevator back down by passing on your copy to someone who you think might enjoy reading it when you're done, or if you can't bear parting with your copy, consider it as a holiday or appreciation gift for someone in Compliance who deserves a treat. You can subscribe to the Great Women in Compliance podcast on any podcast player by searching for it and we welcome new subscribers to our podcast. Join the Great Women in Compliance community on LinkedIn here. 

With Dr. Davis out of town, Jonathan takes this interview solo. Dr. Andy Hudson, the pastor of Westside Baptist Church in Janesville, Wisconsin, has made it his goal to glorify God by being transformed into the image of Christ by renewing his mind thoroughly and biblically. Jonathan and Dr. Hudson discuss a practical application of Dr. Hudson's mission personally and professionally. As the conversation progresses, they discuss how to engage the secular world on current cultural issues.-----Follow @maranathaedu on Instagram, Facebook, and X.Subscribe to Maranatha On Mission on YouTube. Learn more about Maranatha mbu.edu.For more episodes, visit mbu.edu/podcast.

This week we are tackling a topic that was submitted by a kind listener named Elliot. The original message: “As a Roman Catholic I really appreciate good Protestant perspectives on the issues, so again, thank you for doing what you guys do. To the point, since we're out of heresy month, you guys should do an episode on ethical veganism/vegetarianism and how people justify such a system of ethics through the Bible. Ethics of Risk, the idea of 'causing pain,' etc. would be super interesting to discuss I think.”  We discuss what the Bible has to say about food laws, diets, and treatment of the created order.    Find us on: Email: doxologypodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @doxologypodcast Instagram: @doxologypodcast Threads: @doxologypodcast

Today, we're going to be talking about the commodification of pregnancy. Specifically, we're taking a deep dive into the complicated world of surrogacy: the process in which a person carries and delivers a child for a couple or individual. We'll be learning about the different types of surrogacy, how surrogates are compensated (that is, if payment is even allowed in your state!) — and discuss if surrogacy overall is even ethical. It's a heady one, but a good one. To learn more about surrogacy laws by state, visit THIS site. Donate now to support this show.Wanna connect with us on social media? You can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @dinkypod. If you have a question or comment, email us at dinky@dinkypod.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5953015/advertisement

Guest: Dr. Valerie Lyons, AuthorOn Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerielyons-privsec/____________________________Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin____________________________This Episode's SponsorsImperva | https://itspm.ag/imperva277117988Pentera | https://itspm.ag/penteri67a___________________________Episode NotesIn this episode of the Redefining Cybersecurity podcast, host Sean Martin engages in a conversation with Dr. Valerie Lyons, co-author of "The Privacy Leader Compass." They discuss various aspects of privacy and provide practical guidance for privacy leaders. Dr. Lyons highlights the regulatory difference between the US and Europe's approach to privacy, with data minimization being a regulatory requirement in Europe. However, she emphasizes that it's not about which approach is better, but rather understanding and complying with the regulatory requirements. They delve into the principles of Fair Information Practices (FIPS) and privacy by design, which are enshrined in GDPR. "The Privacy Leader Compass" is designed to be a comprehensive resource for privacy leaders, incorporating the McKinsey seven S model. It goes beyond compliance, incorporating ethics, trust, and consumer satisfaction in privacy programs. The book is intended to be location and jurisdiction agnostic, allowing privacy leaders to adapt the framework to their specific contexts. The conversation also highlights the value of learning from privacy pioneers and leveraging their experiences. The book includes contributions from over 60 privacy pioneers, providing real-world examples and insights. Dr. Lyons emphasizes the importance of collaboration and learning from others' experiences rather than starting from scratch. They discuss the flexible interpretation within privacy legislation, such as the choice between appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) or a Chief Privacy Officer (CPO). They stress the importance of developing a privacy strategy and vision, regardless of the jurisdiction, and exploring why privacy leaders were hired for their roles. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Lyons and Sean Martin present a balanced perspective, focusing on practical guidance and empowering privacy leaders. They explore the dynamic nature of privacy and the need to go beyond compliance, considering ethics, trust, and consumer satisfaction. The conversation is grounded in real-world experiences and provides valuable insights for privacy leaders navigating the ever-changing privacy landscape.About the BookCongratulations! Perhaps you have been appointed as the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) or the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for your company. Or maybe you are an experienced CPO/DPO, and you wonder - "what can I learn from other successful privacy experts to be even more effective?" Or perhaps you are considering a move from a different career path and deciding if this is the right direction for you.Seasoned award-winning Privacy and Cybersecurity leaders Dr. Valerie Lyons (Dublin, Ireland) and Todd Fitzgerald (Chicago, IL USA) have teamed up with over 60 award-winning CPOs, DPOs, highly respected privacy/data protection leaders, data protection authorities, and privacy standard setters who have fought the tough battle.Just as the #1 best-selling and CANON Cybersecurity Hall of Fame winning CISO Compass: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers book provided actionable advice to Chief Information Security Officers, The Privacy Leader Compass is about straight talk - delivering a comprehensive privacy roadmap applied to, and organized by, a time-tested organizational effectiveness model (the McKinsey 7-S Framework) with practical, insightful stories and lessons learned.You own your continued success as a privacy leader. If you want a roadmap to build, lead, and sustain a program respected and supported by your board, management, organization, and peers, this book is for you.____________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube ChannelRedefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin, CISSP playlist:

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, November 28th, 2023. Kepler Education: Kepler is an online marketplace for Classical Christian education that assures parents maintain their agency without forfeiting the assistance and expertise of qualified conservative Christian teachers. Kepler offers university model courses in the classical tradition that fit your schedule and budget. Visit www.kepler.education and use our simple search tool to find the course and teacher that meets your child’s needs. Or simply ask for help to get assistance from a real human being. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/27/talks-under-way-to-extend-israel-hamas-ceasefire-as-return-to-fighting-looms Talks under way to extend Israel-Hamas ceasefire as return to fighting looms Talks are under way to extend the temporary ceasefire in Gaza, with Hamas and Israel both saying they would like to see further releases of hostages in return for freedom for more Palestinians held in Israeli jails. But the ceasefire is due to expire, threatening a return to the bloody fighting and bombardment that has devastated swaths of Gaza, killed many thousands of civilians and caused an acute humanitarian crisis. The third release of prisoners and of mostly Israeli hostages held in Gaza by Hamas took place without major problems on Sunday night. Israel and Hamas have each raised concerns over the lists of hostages and Palestinian prisoners due to be released on Monday, which Qatari mediators are now working to resolve. “There is a slight issue with today’s lists. The Qataris are working with both sides to … avoid delays,” an official briefed on the matter said. Seventeen hostages were released by Hamas on Sunday, including a Russian national and three Thai nationals. The Israelis were all women or children. Thirty-nine Palestinian prisoners, mostly children, were freed from Israeli jails, authorities said. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has said he did not want to end the ceasefire but pledged that Israel would resume its military offensive in Gaza at the end of the truce. Netanyahu, who has promised Israelis he will “crush” Hamas, said he would welcome an extension to allow the release of 10 additional hostages every day in return for freedom for 30 Palestinian prisoners, as agreed under the original deal. Israeli officials insist they will not call off their offensive until they are certain that Hamas no longer poses a threat to Israel. Joe Biden said on Sunday that his administration would “continue to remain personally engaged to see that this deal is fully implemented and work to extend the deal as well”. Local media in Israel reported optimism among senior officials that the truce, which was the result of several weeks of complex indirect negotiations mediated by the US, Qatar and Egypt, would be extended. Sixty-two of the more than 240 hostages held by Hamas since last month have been released, one hostage was freed by Israeli forces, and two were found dead inside Gaza. A total of 117 Palestinians have been freed since the truce began. Between 13,000 and 15,000 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli offensive launched after the Hamas attack, roughly two-thirds of them women and children, according to the health ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza. More than 1 million people have been forced from their homes. The UN says the truce has made it possible to scale up the delivery of food, water and medicine to the largest volume since the start of the war. But the 160 to 200 trucks a day is still less than half what Gaza was importing before the fighting, while humanitarian needs have soared. Details have emerged of the conditions of the detention of some hostages. Local media has reported shortages of food and medicine, and cramped accommodation possibly underground, but no physical mistreatment. According to one report, a former hostage has told his friends that his captors had brought other children to play with him while he was in captivity. Some learned of the fate of relatives from Hebrew-language radio networks they could listen to. Two teenagers learned that their mother had been killed and their father remained missing only when released. Calls from the hostages’ families to prioritise their release have sharpened the dilemma facing Israel’s leaders as they seek to reconcile the military offensive with the goal of freeing all of the captives. https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/23/new-biden-rule-reveals-transgender-movements-endgame-no-dissenting-parents-allowed/ Lack of ‘Affirmation’ Is Child Abuse: New Biden Rule Applies Transgender Standard to Foster Care The transgender standard is set to become a litmus test for parenthood, according to the logic of a new policy working its way through the Department of Health and Human Services under President Joe Biden. A new rule in HHS’ Administration for Children and Families would apply the idea that any lack of “affirmation” constitutes a form of child abuse to foster care placements. Once that idea takes root in foster care, child protective services agencies might start applying it more broadly. The rule would reinterpret the Social Security Act, which requires agencies to ensure that each child in foster care receives “safe and proper” care. The rule would lay out steps agencies must take to meet that requirement for “LGBTQI+ children,” defined as kids who “identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, as well as children who are non-binary, or have non-conforming gender identity or expression.” Before agencies place a child with a foster parent, known as a “provider,” that person must “establish an environment free of hostility, mistreatment, or abuse based on the child’s LGBTQI+ status;” receive training “to be prepared with the appropriate knowledge and skills to provide for the needs of the child related to the child’s self-identified sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression;” and must be able to “facilitate the child’s access to age-appropriate resources, services, and activities that support their health and well-being.” As the Ethics and Public Policy Center’s Rachel Morrison pointed out for The Federalist Society, the rule does not define “hostility,” “mistreatment,” or “abuse.” However, it does clarify that “a provider who attempted to undermine, suppress, or change the sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression of a child, including through the use of so-called ‘conversion therapy,’ would not be a safe and appropriate placement.” The proposed rule cites medical associations such as the American Psychological Association to claim that efforts to “undermine, suppress, or change” sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression “are not supported by evidence and have been rejected as harmful.” The rule does not acknowledge that gender ideology has infiltrated these medical associations and that many doctors—including those who once embraced gender ideology—have warned against confusing children on their gender and putting them on a path to mutilating their own bodies. Dr. Stephen B. Levine, a psychiatrist and early proponent of transgender medical interventions, joined and briefly helped lead the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, which later became the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, the central medical group that organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association rely upon. European countries, long considered more “progressive” than the U.S., have found a lack of evidence for medical interventions on children and are recommending a “watchful waiting” approach for minors. Yet Levine argues that “affirming” a transgender identity is a “powerful psychotherapeutic intervention” that will set kids on the path to mutilation and sterilization—long before they have any concept about what their own fertility means. Under Biden’s proposed new rule, any potential foster parent who aims to protect a child from this confusion and damage may soon face expulsion from the program. That means the process will be designed to weed out guardians who actually would take good care of the kids and enable guardians who would assist in harming them. California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, signed a bill turning California into a “sanctuary state” for “gender-affirming care,” which the law defines as an absolute right. The law gives California courts the ability to award custody over a child if someone removes the child from his or her parents in another state in order to obtain such “care” for that child despite the parents’ disagreement. https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/27/businesses-diversity-equity-inclusion-economic-uncertainty/ Businesses Ditch ‘Diversity’ Initiatives In Droves Amid Economic Uncertainty Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives lost steam in 2023 compared to previous years as companies increasingly shift resources due to tightening economic condition The total percentage of American organizations with a DEI budget dropped 4 percentage points, from 58% in 2022 to 54% in 2023, while the number of organizations with a DEI strategy fell 9 points in that same time frame, according to a report from a consulting firm. DEI initiatives in the workplace gained huge traction following the death of George Floyd, which encouraged companies to divert resources to the practice, but now “external forces,” including tightening economic conditions as well as public and judicial pressure, are pushing back on those efforts. “After two years of unprecedented investment sparked by 2020’s racial justice movement, this year, global momentum around DEI slowed,” according to the report from Paradigm. “There are a number of headwinds contributing to this shift: the first is economic uncertainty that not only led to reduced spending across the board, it also firmly shifted the power balance back to employers.” Despite the decline in funding, there was a 6-point increase in the number of companies that had a senior DEI leader and an 8-point increase in organizations that had goals related to representation for women in leadership from 2022 to 2023, according to Paradigm. A total of 20% of companies in 2023 had goals related to increasing employment related to race or ethnicity, which is a 4-point increase year-over-year. The shift follows concerns from companies that the Supreme Court could target DEI and race-based hiring in the workplace the same way it struck down race-based admissions at colleges and universities earlier this year. A pair of decisions by the Supreme Court in June involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina cumulatively ruled that using race as a factor in college admissions is not permissible under the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. “Over the past several months, we’ve heard from a number of HR leaders who are de-emphasizing data and analytics as a part of their DEI efforts, in response to the changing legal landscape and increased scrutiny on DEI efforts,” according to the report from Paradigm. Only 26% of companies examine the final results of hiring by race or ethnicity, while 33% analyze promotions in the same manner, according to Paradigm. Around 36% of organizations measured the attrition rate of their employees by race or ethnicity. Businesses pulled back from hiring in October, adding only 150,000 jobs for the month compared to 297,000 in September, while unemployment ticked up to 3.9% from 3.8%. The Leading Economic Index predicted that 2024 will only see 0.8% in the U.S. economy due to a possible recession. https://nypost.com/2023/11/26/business/ny-retailers-blast-hochul-over-theft-which-has-cost-stores-4-4-billion/ NY retailers lost $4.4 billion due to organized shoplifting rings in 2022: group Retailers across New York state say there’s no end in sight to the rising epidemic of organized shoplifting rings — and warn it could lead to more store closures, increased costs for consumers and threats of violence against store employees. Store owners said they lost $4.4 billion last year as a result of retail theft — which they say adds to the urgency for Gov. Kathy Hochul to crack down. However, Hochul vetoed a bipartisan bill last week — to the chagrin of store owners — that would have created a task force to combat organized theft. Hochul rejected a proposal that would have created a 15-member panel made up of experts appointed by the governor, Legislature and the state attorney general that would have put together a list of recommendations to respond to retail theft. The Retail Council of New York State, the Albany-based lobbying group which represents retailers statewide, said it was “extremely disappointed” by Hochul’s veto. Melissa O’Connor, the president and CEO of the group, released a statement saying that she urged the governor to take “immediate action” so as to formulate “an effective, collaborative response to this problem.” “She made it abundantly clear that retail theft prevention will be a priority for her administration, and we look forward to working with her to achieve results,” O’Connor said. A spokesperson for Hochul said that adopting the proposal would have cost the state $35 million — an expenditure that wasn’t allotted in the most recent budget. Law enforcement officials from New York City to Albany to Syracuse have reported increases in incidents of retail theft — blaming the spike on progressive prosecutors who encourages criminal behavior with lenient punishment for shoplifters. Last month, the chief of police in Syracuse said that the city has seen a 55% spike in shoplifting since 2021 — and that’s a conservative estimate. “That number is likely higher because businesses often don’t report it — but they do continue to express concerns,” Syracuse Police Chief Joe Cecile said. So far this year, the Albany Police Department has fielded 23 calls for larcenies at a single Stewart’s convenience store on Central Avenue — up from 14 at the same time in 2022. The rash of retail thefts at the location forced the owner to shut down. A New York Police Department spokesperson pointed to crime statistics showing that there were more than 93,000 incidents of petty larceny through the end of October — which is 29% higher compared to the same period two years ago but 5% lower compared to the same period last year. Around one-third of all shoplifting arrests in the five boroughs last year involved just 327 people who were collectively arrested and re-arrested a total of more than 6,000 times, according to the NYPD. These 327 alleged shoplifters targeted 18 department stores and seven chain pharmacy locations, which accounted for 20% of all complaints, the NYPD said.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, November 28th, 2023. Kepler Education: Kepler is an online marketplace for Classical Christian education that assures parents maintain their agency without forfeiting the assistance and expertise of qualified conservative Christian teachers. Kepler offers university model courses in the classical tradition that fit your schedule and budget. Visit www.kepler.education and use our simple search tool to find the course and teacher that meets your child’s needs. Or simply ask for help to get assistance from a real human being. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/27/talks-under-way-to-extend-israel-hamas-ceasefire-as-return-to-fighting-looms Talks under way to extend Israel-Hamas ceasefire as return to fighting looms Talks are under way to extend the temporary ceasefire in Gaza, with Hamas and Israel both saying they would like to see further releases of hostages in return for freedom for more Palestinians held in Israeli jails. But the ceasefire is due to expire, threatening a return to the bloody fighting and bombardment that has devastated swaths of Gaza, killed many thousands of civilians and caused an acute humanitarian crisis. The third release of prisoners and of mostly Israeli hostages held in Gaza by Hamas took place without major problems on Sunday night. Israel and Hamas have each raised concerns over the lists of hostages and Palestinian prisoners due to be released on Monday, which Qatari mediators are now working to resolve. “There is a slight issue with today’s lists. The Qataris are working with both sides to … avoid delays,” an official briefed on the matter said. Seventeen hostages were released by Hamas on Sunday, including a Russian national and three Thai nationals. The Israelis were all women or children. Thirty-nine Palestinian prisoners, mostly children, were freed from Israeli jails, authorities said. Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has said he did not want to end the ceasefire but pledged that Israel would resume its military offensive in Gaza at the end of the truce. Netanyahu, who has promised Israelis he will “crush” Hamas, said he would welcome an extension to allow the release of 10 additional hostages every day in return for freedom for 30 Palestinian prisoners, as agreed under the original deal. Israeli officials insist they will not call off their offensive until they are certain that Hamas no longer poses a threat to Israel. Joe Biden said on Sunday that his administration would “continue to remain personally engaged to see that this deal is fully implemented and work to extend the deal as well”. Local media in Israel reported optimism among senior officials that the truce, which was the result of several weeks of complex indirect negotiations mediated by the US, Qatar and Egypt, would be extended. Sixty-two of the more than 240 hostages held by Hamas since last month have been released, one hostage was freed by Israeli forces, and two were found dead inside Gaza. A total of 117 Palestinians have been freed since the truce began. Between 13,000 and 15,000 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli offensive launched after the Hamas attack, roughly two-thirds of them women and children, according to the health ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza. More than 1 million people have been forced from their homes. The UN says the truce has made it possible to scale up the delivery of food, water and medicine to the largest volume since the start of the war. But the 160 to 200 trucks a day is still less than half what Gaza was importing before the fighting, while humanitarian needs have soared. Details have emerged of the conditions of the detention of some hostages. Local media has reported shortages of food and medicine, and cramped accommodation possibly underground, but no physical mistreatment. According to one report, a former hostage has told his friends that his captors had brought other children to play with him while he was in captivity. Some learned of the fate of relatives from Hebrew-language radio networks they could listen to. Two teenagers learned that their mother had been killed and their father remained missing only when released. Calls from the hostages’ families to prioritise their release have sharpened the dilemma facing Israel’s leaders as they seek to reconcile the military offensive with the goal of freeing all of the captives. https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/23/new-biden-rule-reveals-transgender-movements-endgame-no-dissenting-parents-allowed/ Lack of ‘Affirmation’ Is Child Abuse: New Biden Rule Applies Transgender Standard to Foster Care The transgender standard is set to become a litmus test for parenthood, according to the logic of a new policy working its way through the Department of Health and Human Services under President Joe Biden. A new rule in HHS’ Administration for Children and Families would apply the idea that any lack of “affirmation” constitutes a form of child abuse to foster care placements. Once that idea takes root in foster care, child protective services agencies might start applying it more broadly. The rule would reinterpret the Social Security Act, which requires agencies to ensure that each child in foster care receives “safe and proper” care. The rule would lay out steps agencies must take to meet that requirement for “LGBTQI+ children,” defined as kids who “identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, as well as children who are non-binary, or have non-conforming gender identity or expression.” Before agencies place a child with a foster parent, known as a “provider,” that person must “establish an environment free of hostility, mistreatment, or abuse based on the child’s LGBTQI+ status;” receive training “to be prepared with the appropriate knowledge and skills to provide for the needs of the child related to the child’s self-identified sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression;” and must be able to “facilitate the child’s access to age-appropriate resources, services, and activities that support their health and well-being.” As the Ethics and Public Policy Center’s Rachel Morrison pointed out for The Federalist Society, the rule does not define “hostility,” “mistreatment,” or “abuse.” However, it does clarify that “a provider who attempted to undermine, suppress, or change the sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression of a child, including through the use of so-called ‘conversion therapy,’ would not be a safe and appropriate placement.” The proposed rule cites medical associations such as the American Psychological Association to claim that efforts to “undermine, suppress, or change” sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression “are not supported by evidence and have been rejected as harmful.” The rule does not acknowledge that gender ideology has infiltrated these medical associations and that many doctors—including those who once embraced gender ideology—have warned against confusing children on their gender and putting them on a path to mutilating their own bodies. Dr. Stephen B. Levine, a psychiatrist and early proponent of transgender medical interventions, joined and briefly helped lead the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, which later became the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, the central medical group that organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association rely upon. European countries, long considered more “progressive” than the U.S., have found a lack of evidence for medical interventions on children and are recommending a “watchful waiting” approach for minors. Yet Levine argues that “affirming” a transgender identity is a “powerful psychotherapeutic intervention” that will set kids on the path to mutilation and sterilization—long before they have any concept about what their own fertility means. Under Biden’s proposed new rule, any potential foster parent who aims to protect a child from this confusion and damage may soon face expulsion from the program. That means the process will be designed to weed out guardians who actually would take good care of the kids and enable guardians who would assist in harming them. California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, signed a bill turning California into a “sanctuary state” for “gender-affirming care,” which the law defines as an absolute right. The law gives California courts the ability to award custody over a child if someone removes the child from his or her parents in another state in order to obtain such “care” for that child despite the parents’ disagreement. https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/27/businesses-diversity-equity-inclusion-economic-uncertainty/ Businesses Ditch ‘Diversity’ Initiatives In Droves Amid Economic Uncertainty Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives lost steam in 2023 compared to previous years as companies increasingly shift resources due to tightening economic condition The total percentage of American organizations with a DEI budget dropped 4 percentage points, from 58% in 2022 to 54% in 2023, while the number of organizations with a DEI strategy fell 9 points in that same time frame, according to a report from a consulting firm. DEI initiatives in the workplace gained huge traction following the death of George Floyd, which encouraged companies to divert resources to the practice, but now “external forces,” including tightening economic conditions as well as public and judicial pressure, are pushing back on those efforts. “After two years of unprecedented investment sparked by 2020’s racial justice movement, this year, global momentum around DEI slowed,” according to the report from Paradigm. “There are a number of headwinds contributing to this shift: the first is economic uncertainty that not only led to reduced spending across the board, it also firmly shifted the power balance back to employers.” Despite the decline in funding, there was a 6-point increase in the number of companies that had a senior DEI leader and an 8-point increase in organizations that had goals related to representation for women in leadership from 2022 to 2023, according to Paradigm. A total of 20% of companies in 2023 had goals related to increasing employment related to race or ethnicity, which is a 4-point increase year-over-year. The shift follows concerns from companies that the Supreme Court could target DEI and race-based hiring in the workplace the same way it struck down race-based admissions at colleges and universities earlier this year. A pair of decisions by the Supreme Court in June involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina cumulatively ruled that using race as a factor in college admissions is not permissible under the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. “Over the past several months, we’ve heard from a number of HR leaders who are de-emphasizing data and analytics as a part of their DEI efforts, in response to the changing legal landscape and increased scrutiny on DEI efforts,” according to the report from Paradigm. Only 26% of companies examine the final results of hiring by race or ethnicity, while 33% analyze promotions in the same manner, according to Paradigm. Around 36% of organizations measured the attrition rate of their employees by race or ethnicity. Businesses pulled back from hiring in October, adding only 150,000 jobs for the month compared to 297,000 in September, while unemployment ticked up to 3.9% from 3.8%. The Leading Economic Index predicted that 2024 will only see 0.8% in the U.S. economy due to a possible recession. https://nypost.com/2023/11/26/business/ny-retailers-blast-hochul-over-theft-which-has-cost-stores-4-4-billion/ NY retailers lost $4.4 billion due to organized shoplifting rings in 2022: group Retailers across New York state say there’s no end in sight to the rising epidemic of organized shoplifting rings — and warn it could lead to more store closures, increased costs for consumers and threats of violence against store employees. Store owners said they lost $4.4 billion last year as a result of retail theft — which they say adds to the urgency for Gov. Kathy Hochul to crack down. However, Hochul vetoed a bipartisan bill last week — to the chagrin of store owners — that would have created a task force to combat organized theft. Hochul rejected a proposal that would have created a 15-member panel made up of experts appointed by the governor, Legislature and the state attorney general that would have put together a list of recommendations to respond to retail theft. The Retail Council of New York State, the Albany-based lobbying group which represents retailers statewide, said it was “extremely disappointed” by Hochul’s veto. Melissa O’Connor, the president and CEO of the group, released a statement saying that she urged the governor to take “immediate action” so as to formulate “an effective, collaborative response to this problem.” “She made it abundantly clear that retail theft prevention will be a priority for her administration, and we look forward to working with her to achieve results,” O’Connor said. A spokesperson for Hochul said that adopting the proposal would have cost the state $35 million — an expenditure that wasn’t allotted in the most recent budget. Law enforcement officials from New York City to Albany to Syracuse have reported increases in incidents of retail theft — blaming the spike on progressive prosecutors who encourages criminal behavior with lenient punishment for shoplifters. Last month, the chief of police in Syracuse said that the city has seen a 55% spike in shoplifting since 2021 — and that’s a conservative estimate. “That number is likely higher because businesses often don’t report it — but they do continue to express concerns,” Syracuse Police Chief Joe Cecile said. So far this year, the Albany Police Department has fielded 23 calls for larcenies at a single Stewart’s convenience store on Central Avenue — up from 14 at the same time in 2022. The rash of retail thefts at the location forced the owner to shut down. A New York Police Department spokesperson pointed to crime statistics showing that there were more than 93,000 incidents of petty larceny through the end of October — which is 29% higher compared to the same period two years ago but 5% lower compared to the same period last year. Around one-third of all shoplifting arrests in the five boroughs last year involved just 327 people who were collectively arrested and re-arrested a total of more than 6,000 times, according to the NYPD. These 327 alleged shoplifters targeted 18 department stores and seven chain pharmacy locations, which accounted for 20% of all complaints, the NYPD said.

In today's Best of the Year episode of the podcast, you'll discover powerful photography lessons that can transform your skills by teaching you how to capture genuine emotions, master light, overcome self-doubt, plan effectively, and communicate through your images.The Big Ideas:1. Embrace Play: Incorporate play into your photography sessions with children to capture genuine emotions and reactions.2. Quality over Quantity: Taking fewer deliberate shots leads to better results than relying on quantity.3. The Power of Planning: Do thorough research, use apps, and embrace flexibility to capture the best shots.4. Self-Doubt and Creativity: Push past self-doubt and focus on personal interest and growth as a photographer.5. Authenticity and Communication: Learn to effectively communicate your intended message through your photographs.Photographers featured in this episode 354: Anja Poehlmann - Shooting Everyday for Creativity: Discover a New You Through Photography342: Damien Lovegrove - Discover The Secrets Of Capturing Light: A Crash Course On Photographic Lighting380: Melissa Miller - Bringing Out the Best in Children: Family Photography Tips388: Shane Balkowitsch - AI, Authenticity, and the Future of Photography: Navigating the Digital Landscape358: Savannah Dodd - Capturing Conscientiously: Photography Ethics 101376: Jim Nix - Make Your Shots Look Spectacular: Plan & Edit Your Landscape Images370: Liza Roberts - Fantasy Meets Reality: Using Fantasy Photography to Explore Your Imagination398: Gavin Wade - Building a Dream Photography Business: Strategies to Boost Creativity and Productivity408: Elena Dorfman - Embracing Authenticity in Fine Art Photography: Pushing Past Self-Doubt410: David Ulrich - From Imitation to Authenticity: Mastering the Art of Mindful PhotographyConnect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

The U.S. Supreme Court recently published a "Code of Conduct," signed by all nine justices.  Jeanne Hruska catches up with Russ Feingold, ACS President, to discuss how much weight, if any, to give this new Code. They also discuss the latest on judicial confirmations and look ahead to how voters can engage on the courts come election time.  Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Russ Feingold, ACS President Link: "The Supreme Court Still Needs a Binding Code of Ethics," by Russ Feingold Link: SCOTUS Code of Conduct Link: "Red Courts, Blue Courts," by Mark Lemley Link: ACS Poll Worker Pledge Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2023.

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Today, we're excited to share with you a talk that Bishop Barron recently gave at the University of Notre Dame titled “What Makes a University Catholic?” The talk was cosponsored by the Notre Dame Student Government, the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, the McGrath Institute for Church Life, and Campus Ministry. Enjoy! NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!

There is perhaps no more powerful example of our need for Christ's healing of our souls than that contained in today's gospel reading. A rich man with the benefit of the great spiritual heritage of Abraham, Moses, and the prophets had become such a slave to gratifying his desires for indulgence in pleasure that he had become completely blind to his responsibility to show mercy to Lazarus, a miserable beggar who wanted only crumbs and whose only comfort was when dogs licked his open sores. The rich man's life revolved around wearing the most expensive clothes and enjoying the finest food and drink, even as he surely stepped over or around Lazarus at the entrance to his home on a regular basis and never did anything at all to relieve his suffering.

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 11:54) Update on Israel's War Against Hamas: Some Hostages Come Home, Huge Challenges RemainPart II (11:54 - 20:40) Populist Explosions in the Netherlands and Argentina: The Politics and Worldview of Recent Elections Behind the HeadlinesPart III (20:40 - 24:48) Should You Be Able to Sell a Kidney? Anarcho-capitalism Bursts Onto the World StageSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

[Part 1] The Fallacy of Animal Rights v Plastic Apparel: Why We Need to Reframe Ethics in Fashion by Emma Håkansson at GoodOnYou.eco   Original post: https://goodonyou.eco/reframing-ethics-in-fashion/    Good on You is the world's leading source for fashion brand ratings. They're a group of campaigners, fashion professionals, scientists, writers and developers who care for our planet, people and animals and help drive the whole industry to become more sustainable and fair.  They help us understand we can all play a part in driving fashion to be more sustainable and ethical - by choosing to wear clothes from ethical labels; and by re-wearing, recycling, swapping and thrifting.  How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop    Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing   #vegan #plantbased #plantbasedbriefing #fastfashion #natural #wool #fashiondegrowth #plasticapparel    

Join Chelsea's workshop The Art of Entertaining here: https://thefinancialdiet.ck.page/53507a1b22 *** Chelsea is joined by Jamila Souffrant of Journey To Launch, discussing changing social classes, the effects of gentrification, and how to be a part of your community while still building wealth. Follow Jamila and buy her new book here: https://jamilasouffrant.com/ MORE FROM TFD Join our membership program, The Society at TFD on Patreon to get exclusive ad-free bonus content + access to tons of other perks like our members-only book club: https://www.patreon.com/FinancialDiet The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFDiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdiet/?hl=en

The Middle Ages saw an explosion of literature, art, and thought around the personhood of Jesus. What can we learn from these centuries-old understandings of the central figure of the Bible?This season of Undeceptions is sponsored by Zondervan Academic. Get discounts on MasterLectures video courses and exclusive samples of their books at zondervanacademic.com/undeceptionsVisit undeceptions.com for more content, including the full show notes for this episode.Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter and InstagramEmail the show with your comments/feedback: admin@undeceptions.comUndeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com: Letting the truth out.Theme music: JS Bach's Cello Suites, Prelude, performed by the Undeceptions Band. Hosted by John DicksonProduced by Kaley Payne Directed by Mark Hadley Audio Editing by Richard HamwiSocial Media by Sophie HawkshawAdministration by Lyndie LevistonWriter and researcher: Alasdair BellingOnline Librarian: Siobhan McGuinnessCopyright Undeceptions Ltd 2023

Today I have creative consultant Nora Rahimian- in the same room recording this episode! We have previously tried to record this episode a couple times via phone but it didn't work out due to audio technical difficulties. 2 years later we made it work and recorded this episode at Hype Studios LA. On this episode Nora talks about her upbringing & what lead her to manage a rapper in Liberia, consultation work & Culture Fix. We also had discussions on Self Sabotage, Perfectionism, Social Media, the impact of negative dialogue in our head & why I have over 31,000 unread emails and more! Thank you Nora for helping me out along with many others on their journey as entrepreneurs / creatives. Nora Rahimian: IG: https://www.instagram.com/norarahimian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/norarahimianhttps://linktr.ee/norarahimian

Linda Thomas Brooks and Wallace Snyder, founders of the Institute for Advertising Ethics on the future of trust in business. Linda, who is also chief executive officer at BRSA and former president and CEO of the Association of Magazine Media and Wallace, former president and CEO of the American Advertising Federation, argue that the rise of AI will elevate the role that ethics plays in keeping companies relevant. As Millenials and Gen Z look at who is doing the right thing, how to build ethics into the heart of business will become key to attracting and retaining talent. Further reading: Institute for Advertising Ethics: https://www.iaethics.org/

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. Stephen Sideroff. Dr. Stephen Sideroff is an internationally recognized expert in resilience, optimal performance, addiction, neurofeedback, and alternative approaches to stress and mental health. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, with a joint appointment in the Department of Rheumatology at UCLA's School of Medicine, as well as the Director of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Ethics. For over 40 years, Dr. Sideroff has been passionate about studying and understanding resilience and optimal performance. He has developed and established innovative models of behavior and treatment approaches for restoring physical, emotional, and mental balance and effectiveness in North America, Europe, and Asia. In this episode, Dr. Sideroff talks about why we decided to dedicate his life to resilience. Unfortunately, many people have great resistance to managing their stress. That's why Dr. Sideroff discusses the importance of keeping your nervous system in a good place, how your childhood environment plays a role in your resilience, and unpacking the unconscious to face difficult feelings. Tune in as we dive into Dr. Sideroff's Resilience Assessment Booklet and how to measure a critical aspect of your physiology.  This episode originally aired in 2022. / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Good Idea Functional Sparkling Water Drinks. Visit http://www.goodidea.us and use the coupon code BEN at checkout. Everyday Dose combines the classic coffee flavor you know and love with functional mushrooms, collagen protein, and nootropics to promote focus, energy, immunity, and gut health. No crash. No B.S.. Head to https://everydaydose.superfiliate.com/KETOKAMP  (5 FREE Travel Packs + Free Frother applied) *some links are affiliate links* Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  [00:35] Why Dr. Sideroff Decided To Dedicate His Life To Resilience  Dr. Sideroff has always been interested in studying the brain mechanisms of learning and memory. He was interested in finding the brain's connections, so he started a career as a brain researcher.  Eventually, he started doing stress management workshops for organizations and corporations. After the workshops, people felt inspired to make changes in their lives. A few months later, very few people actually followed through with those changes. Down the road, Dr. Sideroff began to identify why we have great resistance to managing our stress.  [05:45] Keeping The Nervous System In A Good Place Through Resilience  When we think about resilience, we think about the ability to bounce back and recover after a stressful event.  If you view the world as dangerous, you expect a problem to arise.  When you anticipate danger, your body mobilizes for that danger.  If you're continually activating your nervous system in preparation for danger, you're not allowing your body to recover fully. The ability to bounce back is part of resilience.  [09:40] How The Environment of Our Childhood Will Affect Our Resilience  Primitive Gestalt patterns are how our brain develops throughout childhood based on the lessons of our childhood environment.  Our brain literally forms its circuitry based on those childhood lessons. We adapt to our childhood environment. Then our adaptation gets locked in. If our childhood was dangerous, we as adults continue to think the world is just as dangerous. Resilience is about being able to think outside the box and adapt to our current environment.  Many of the consequences of our childhood are not something that we're always conscious about. [14:50] Unpacking The Unconscious To Live A Happier Life The first step in unpacking the unconscious is a willingness to face complicated feelings, emotions, and issues.  Next, you have to be accepting of whatever emotions you have. You can love your mother and father yet still be angry at them. Living a happier and healthier life is about a willingness to grow up. [20:50] The First Three Pillars From The Path: Mastering the Nine Pillars of Resilience and Success What is the most crucial relationship that you have? It's the relationship with yourself.  Consider these questions: Are you critical and judgmental of yourself?  Do you put yourself down?  Are you loving, accepting, and compassionate toward yourself?  The first pillar is all about how you treat yourself and then comparing that to the healthy or ideal way of treating yourself. You can do this by becoming consciously aware of your thoughts.  The second pillar is your relationship with others. Are you able to tell the difference between healthy and toxic relationships?  The third pillar is a relationship with something more significant; this extends to the community at large.  [33:40] Autonomic Dysregulation Syndrome and The Process of Aging  Dr. Sideroff has proposed an actual diagnostic code which he calls autonomic dysregulation syndrome.  70 to 80% of visits to the doctor's office result from this autonomic dysregulation syndrome.  It underlies whether you have headaches, high blood pressure, or autoimmune disease.  We now have direct evidence that stress speeds up the aging process.  All illness is simply an expression of the aging process.  Luckily, resilience is one way of slowing down the aging process.  [38:45] Get The Resilience Assessment Booklet From Dr. Stephen Sideroff  Here's a link to The Resilience Assessment Booklet: https://drstephensideroff.com/resilience-assessment-booklet-395/ Dr. Sideroff has created a comprehensive model for living in balance and health.  His assessment booklet identifies the nine components of his model and gives a brief and readily understood description of these nine elements of a foundation for resilience.  It then presents a 40 item questionnaire and self-scoring profile that allows you to gauge your areas of strength along with those areas needing more significant development. [43:45] The Connection Between Heart Rate Variability and Gratitude Your heart rate is never on a constant level.  If it is constant, that's a sign that you are unhealthy.  You want to have a heart rate change in a very systematic way. Heart rate variability links your cardiovascular system, nervous system, respiratory system, and emotions.  As you breathe in, your heart rate speeds up because you're activating the sympathetic branch of your nervous system. One of the things that facilitate optimal heart rate variability is gratitude. AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode:  Check out Dr. Stephen Sideroff's Website: https://drstephensideroff.com/ Follow Dr. Stephen Sideroff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.sideroff.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSideroff The Path: Mastering the Nine Pillars of Resilience and Success: https://drstephensideroff.com/products/#thepath Recovering the Soul: A Scientific and Spiritual Approach: https://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Soul-Scientific-Spiritual-Approach/dp/055334790X/benazadi-20 The Resilience Assessment Booklet: https://drstephensideroff.com/resilience-assessment-booklet-395/ Join the Keto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a Watch Keto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Good Idea Functional Sparkling Water Drinks. 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In today's longform weekend podcast - Glenn runs down the legal recap of the week. He begins by discussing: a tale of two presidents: Joe Biden's holiday message for the American people versus Donald Trump's message for the American people. Glenn illustrates the stark contrast. Then, in the legal recap, a Colorado judge finds that Donald Trump, in fact, engaged in an insurrection against the United States, but doesn't seem to think that's a disqualifying problem for a president under the 14th Amendment. Glenn says "REALLY!?" Both parties have appealed the court's decision. Next story of the week, the Supreme Court pretends to issue a Code of Ethics for the justices. Turns out it is nothing more than a pamphlet of suggestions. So Lame! And finally, a D.C. appellate court has heard oral arguments about the constitutionality of the Trump gag order that Judge Tanya Chutkan issued to try to protect witnesses, court staff, and prosecutors from Donald Trump's reckless, dangerous, and threatening rhetoric. Glenn says he'll bet 1$ that Trump will appeal the gag order all the way to the Supreme Court.If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts, you can becoming a #TeamJustice patron at:https://www.patreon.com/glennkirschnerFor our Team Justice and Justice Matters merchandise visit:https://shop.spreadshirt.com/glennkir...Check out Glenn's website at glennkirschner.comFollow Glenn on:Threads: https://www.threads.net/glennkirschner2Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glennkirschner2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glennkirschner2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glennkirsch...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sangha is not just a cosy group of people, it is a context for transformation on the path to Awakening. Singhamati explores 10 points on how we can transform through the practice of sangha. Given in the context of Sangha Day at the Birmingham Buddhist Centre, 2017. *** Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting!Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or Dharmabytes in your favorite podcast service! Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone: donate now! Follow Free Buddhist Audio: YouTube  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  Soundcloud  

The HBS hosts ask Chris Long how philosophers contribute and how best to value their contributions. TThis week, we are joined in the bar by Christopher Long to talk about thought leaders, universities prioritizing public engagement, and the ways in which activities like podcasting are and are not valued by university administrators.Christopher P. Long is MSU Research Foundation Professor, Dean of the College of Arts & Letters, Dean of the MSU Honors College, and Professor of Philosophy at Michigan State University. He has written extensively on Ancient Greek Philosophy, Reiner Schürmann, and public philosophy. Most relevant, perhaps, to our listeners, is that he has written collaboratively with Rick for almost 20 years. He has been an early and strong proponent of the use of technology in research, writing, and publication of philosophical work. While we have thrown deans under the bus quite a bit in this podcast, if there have to be deans, they should all be like Chris!Full episode notes at this link:https://hotelbarpodcast.com/podcast/episode-118-thought-leaders-with-christopher-p-long-------------------If you enjoy Hotel Bar Sessions podcast, please be sure to subscribe and submit a rating/review! Better yet, you can support this podcast by signing up to be one of our Patrons at patreon.com/hotebarsessions!Follow us on Twitter/X @hotelbarpodcast, on Facebook, on TikTok, and subscribe to our YouTube channel!      

@AnnieBergflamez and @CWCRadio connect from opposite sides of the globe to read the thread of the week and figure out if Annie did the right thing. Listen to every Episode of Tweet Victory at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6mO4Bd0gh0sZUakz03A9gG?si=e4fc39c813e846d1

“I think the key in effective communication is building trust, because without trust, patients are not likely to engage in their care as effectively, which can influence patient well-being and their overall health outcomes. Building trust is, I think, crucial,” Deb Christensen, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, AOCNS, founder and chief patient officer at the Cancer Help Desk, a nonprofit that provides personalized cancer treatment resources, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a discussion about strategies oncology nurses can use when approaching difficult conversations with patients across all populations.   You can earn free NCPD contact hours after listening to this episode and completing the evaluation linked below.   Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.75 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD), which may be applied to the oncology nursing practice ILNA category, by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at myoutcomes.ons.org by November 24, 2025. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.  Learning outcome: The learner will report an increase in knowledge related to difficult conversations in cancer care.  Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD. Deb Christensen's ONS Voice articles about communication  Oncology Nursing Podcast:  Episode 14: Having Difficult Conversations in Oncology Practice  Episode 208: How to Have Fertility Preservation Conversations With Your Patients  Episode 235: Self-Advocacy Skills for Patients  Episode 253: The Ethics of Caring for People You Know Personally  Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles:  Tools for Communication: Novel Infrastructure to Address Patient-Perceived Gaps in Oncology Care  Breaking Bad News: An Evidence-Based Review of Communication Models for Oncology Nurses  ONS Resources:  Palliative Care Communication Strategies  Shared Decision Making in Prostate Cancer  Journal of Oncology Practice article: Role of Kindness in Cancer Care  SPIKES: A Framework for Breaking Bad News to Patients With Cancer   Ask-Tell-Ask method  City of Hope: The Interprofessional Communication Curriculum  Center to Advance Palliative Care   Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's Health Literacy Universal Precautions   To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.    To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast Club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library.  To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org.  Highlights From Today's Episode  “Patients tend to be less anxious when they have a trusting relationship with their providers, with their oncology team on a whole, and they tend to follow through better on their treatment plan because they trust what you're saying. It's not easy to establish a trusting relationship when you first meet someone. But what I found in my practice is that anticipating their needs and really listening to their story has made a world of difference in establishing that trusting relationship—and admitting if I don't know the answer to something or if perhaps I've gotten something wrong.” TS 2:32  “Intellectual empathy asks you to imagine yourself in that person's place. And we've all had challenging experiences; we just don't get through life without them. And as a result, we can generally think of a time when we might have been in a similar situation, maybe not exactly the same, but a similar situation, and garner that empathy for the patient and, importantly, for the caregiver, too. Because we genuinely, genuinely want to understand somebody. Intellectual empathy really comes from listening carefully to what's being said and what's not being said, analyzing different people's perspective, knowing your own bias, and asking open-ended questions.” TS 4:41  “I think that the first thing that an oncology nurse needs to do is recognize that patients have their own autonomy to make their own decisions and not go into a conversation expecting a specific outcome. So going in with the intention to do your best, but also be open to what the patient wants to do.” TS 8:30  “Our biggest foe in all of this communication, these communication strategies, really is time. We just do not have the amount of time. I mean, we love the luxury of time to be able to sit and really get into these kind of deeper conversations with people, but we may only have 30 minutes. We may only have 15. So, how do we do that? That is still a question that's out there that there's a lot of investigating. Are there techniques that can help? And there are.” TS 13:47  “All of these points in the continuum have one thing in common, and that's uncertainty. That's really a whirlpool—uncertainty—for people. One of the communication strategies that I've used with people is letting them know that this is a very common emotion to experience—a sense of loss of control, uncertainty—and that in my experience, that people generally, once they have a plan, the anxiety settles. So, giving them kind of a guidepost, hope in the future, that the anxiety will settle. Because I would say 98% of the time it does, once people gain a sense of control, because they have a plan of action to move forward.” TS 16:10  “The setting is really, really important, especially when you're having these challenging conversations. Always checking for understanding: What is that perception? What is the patient perceiving? What is the caregiver family perceiving? Are they understanding you correctly? And being respectful of what people want to know, because sometimes they don't want to know specific things.” TS 21:57  “Oncology nurses need to be aware of their own biases and their own emotional state when they're going into these emotional conversations, these difficult conversations they really need to be in. You might not always be the right one for the conversation. I think that's an important thing to note too, and be able to admit that you may have had a personal life experience that just is not going to allow you to get around a bias or an emotional reaction to the conversation, and so you might not be the right one.” TS 23:11  “I've always felt like if you can help someone find joy and peace in the moment, then that moment was made better. Life is a series of moments. That's kind of how I get through that piece of it.” TS 26:20 

Former president Dwight Eisenhower described nuclear war as “unwinnable, unsurvivable and unthinkable.” But what changes when the use of a nuclear weapon now seems thinkable, and maybe… inevitable?    Ray Suarez sits down with Shannon E. French, Director of the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence, and Matt Korda, Senior Research Fellow for the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, to unpack why talk of nuclear annihilation is now being so casually thrown around by world leaders.   Guests:   Shannon E. French, Director of the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence and a tenured professor in the philosophy department at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland   Matt Korda, Senior Research Fellow for the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists and Associate Researcher with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's Weapons of Mass Destruction program   Host:     Ray Suarez   If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please consider making a donation to World Affairs. We cannot do this work without your help. Thank you.

The podcast discusses an article co-authored by Andrew Page, examining the use of GPT-4 for research publication. The conversation focuses on the authorship of articles generated by GPT-4 and the implications for academic publishing. Authorship and Ethics: Andrew discusses the question of authorship when AI-generated content is involved in research articles. He explores the ethical implications and potential biases associated with AI-assisted writing, such as the omission of minority figures and novel discoveries. He emphasizes the importance of transparency when using AI and its potential to democratize research, as long as ethical guidelines are maintained. AI & Scientific Journals: The podcast delves into the current landscape of AI in academic publishing. It addresses the commercial use of AI in crafting manuscripts for research articles and the necessity of distinguishing between manual and AI-generated contributions. The possible misalignment of GPT-4's commercial objectives with academic goals is highlighted. Risks and Benefits: Andrew outlines the risks of using AI in publishing, such as unintentional plagiarism, biases, and outdated methods. He provides an example of bioinformatics software recommending deprecated methods, illustrating the need for caution. The conversation also touches upon the AI's potential to introduce bias unintentionally, citing past incidents where AI models quickly adopted extremist views. Andrew's co-authors, Niamh Tumelty and Sam Sheppard, bring different perspectives on ethics and the impact of AI on publishing. Niamh, associated with the London School of Economics, emphasizes ethical considerations, while Sam, editor-in-chief of Microbial Genomics, underscores the need to adapt to the reality of AI contributions in journal submissions. In conclusion, the podcast underscores the importance of recognizing and navigating the ethical challenges posed by AI in academic publishing. It suggests that the technology may evolve faster than policies can adapt, necessitating an ongoing conversation among researchers, publishers, and AI developers. Links: https://microbiologysociety.org/blog/microbe-talk-ai-a-useful-tool-or-dangerous-unstoppable-force.html https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/journal/mgen/10.1099/mgen.0.001049

Jesse and Brittany discuss Thanksgiving and holiday well-wishes, a recent clip of Adam Kinzinger on Bill Maher addressing an audience question about extremism on the left, the recent bogus ethics code released by the Supreme Court, a scary respiratory illness making the rounds in dog to be aware of during the holiday season, A$$hole of Today feat. Stuart Seldowitz, who was caught on video being a vile bigot, and Takin' Care of Biz feat. Project Rousseau in New York City. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Allison McManus, Senior Director for National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss a new temporary ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the implications for the region, and the U.S. response to the conflict.  Daniella and Colin also talk about a recent House ethics report on Rep. George Santos (R-NY) and an 8th Circuit ruling that could gut the Voting Rights Act.

In the latest twist of the Alex Murdaugh saga, Judge Clifton Newman's decision to recuse himself from the murder case has sparked a new wave of speculation and debate. Newman, who has been a central figure in the unfolding drama, cited concerns over possible jury tampering and his own published opinions as reasons for stepping down. This development raises critical questions about judicial ethics and the pursuit of impartial justice in high-profile cases.    In a recent episode of "Hidden Killers," hosted by Tony Brueski, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott delved into the implications of Judge Newman's departure. Scott, known for her astute analysis of complex legal scenarios, discussed the potential conflict of interest as Newman continues to preside over the financial crimes aspect of the Murdaugh case.    "Ethics in criminal trials are paramount," Scott emphasized, pointing out that Newman's outspoken views on Murdaugh, shared on national platforms like the Today Show, might compromise the perception of impartiality. "As human beings, judges have emotional responses, but when these opinions are publicly pronounced, it can affect the defendant's right to a fair trial," Scott added.    The Murdaugh case, mired in controversy and public intrigue, presents a unique challenge for the South Carolina judiciary. The saga, rooted in the low country's complex social fabric, involves not just murder charges but also financial crimes. Murdaugh has already admitted to several of these allegations, potentially simplifying the legal proceedings in that area.    However, the possibility of a new murder trial looms large. With defense attorneys Rick Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin recently filing a motion for a change of venue, there's growing consensus on the need for a fair and unbiased trial setting. "Relocating the trial could be crucial for ensuring justice, given the entangled nature of relationships in such a small community," Scott noted.    This move to shift the trial's location underscores the challenge of finding an impartial jury in an area deeply affected by the case's events. The suggestion to move the trial by several counties could mitigate the risk of local biases influencing the outcome. As Scott rightly points out, more cases, especially those with significant community impact, might benefit from considering changes in venue to uphold the fairness of the judicial process.    As the Murdaugh saga continues to unfold, each judicial decision and procedural change adds layers of complexity to an already intricate case. The question now facing the legal community and the public is how the change in judges and potential shift in trial location will affect the outcome of one of South Carolina's most high-profile cases.    In a story where the lines between law, ethics, and community ties are continuously blurred, what new developments will shape the course of Alex Murdaugh's fate? Will the pursuit of impartial justice prevail in a case that has captured the nation's attention and stirred deep emotions? Only time will tell as this legal drama continues to evolve. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In the latest twist of the Alex Murdaugh saga, Judge Clifton Newman's decision to recuse himself from the murder case has sparked a new wave of speculation and debate. Newman, who has been a central figure in the unfolding drama, cited concerns over possible jury tampering and his own published opinions as reasons for stepping down. This development raises critical questions about judicial ethics and the pursuit of impartial justice in high-profile cases.    In a recent episode of "Hidden Killers," hosted by Tony Brueski, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott delved into the implications of Judge Newman's departure. Scott, known for her astute analysis of complex legal scenarios, discussed the potential conflict of interest as Newman continues to preside over the financial crimes aspect of the Murdaugh case.    "Ethics in criminal trials are paramount," Scott emphasized, pointing out that Newman's outspoken views on Murdaugh, shared on national platforms like the Today Show, might compromise the perception of impartiality. "As human beings, judges have emotional responses, but when these opinions are publicly pronounced, it can affect the defendant's right to a fair trial," Scott added.    The Murdaugh case, mired in controversy and public intrigue, presents a unique challenge for the South Carolina judiciary. Th