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1896 PERSIAElizabeth Peak, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, discusses Wall Street's AI "doom" narrative, the disruption of white-collar professions, and market anxieties regarding potential conflict with Iran and new trade tariffs. 1.Elizabeth Peak, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, criticizes Mayor Mamdani's inexperienced handling of a deadly NYC blizzard, specifically his initial refusal to compel homeless individuals to enter shelters during extreme cold. 2.Judy Dempsey of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Thaddius McCotter of American Greatnessexamine the Ukraine war's stalemate, debating European unity, Putin's untrustworthiness, and the difficult search for a viable diplomatic peace offramp. 3.Judy Dempsey of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Thaddius McCotter of American Greatnessdiscuss the upcoming State of the Union, critiquing Trump's economic messaging while highlighting concerns over AI-driven job losses and the growing divide regarding national prosperity. 4.Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President at Stevens Incorporated, analyzes the US naval buildup near Iran, exploring potential regime change and the interconnected nature of global authoritarian threats from Russia to Beijing. 5.Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President at Stevens Incorporated, explains how unpredictable tariff policies create business uncertainty, hindering capital investment despite potential strategic benefits in managing trade relations with aggressive regimes like Beijing. 6.Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the massive USarmada near Iran and whether military pressure or internal protests can force the regime to negotiate on missiles and proxies. 7.Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, analyzes Hezbollah's remaining missile arsenal, Israeli deterrence strategies, and the security vacuum in Syria following the escape of ISISrelatives from detention camps. 8.David Livingston of The Space Show and Kishalay De of Columbia University discuss a star collapsing into a black hole without a supernova, challenging established theories about the minimum mass required for such cosmic events. 9.David Livingston of The Space Show and Kishalay De of Columbia University outline future astronomical surveys using advanced telescopes to identify more "disappearing" stars, aiming to create a comprehensive population road map for black hole formation. 10.Michael Toth, Research Director of the Civitas Institute, compares the thriving US equity markets with Europe's "eurosclerosis," attributing American growth to deregulation and dynamism while critiquing Europe's failure to produce new unicorns. 11.Michael Toth, Research Director of the Civitas Institute, defends financialization against critics, arguing that expanded market participation through 401ks and deregulation drives median income growth and American productivity compared to Europe. 12.Gregory Copley reports that amid a military buildup and failing talks, President Trump is considering kinetic action against Iran's clerical leadership, while the Iranian people remain largely anti-regime. 13.Gregory Copley reports that Prime Minister Starmer is blocking US use of British bases in Cyprus and Diego Garciafor Iran strikes, causing a terminal rift with President Donald Trump. 14.Gregory Copley reports that President Zelensky warns Putin is untrustworthy as the war reaches four years, while Copley suggests the conflict persists primarily because of continued external Western funding and arms. 15.Gregory Copley reports that King Charles is navigating a crisis involving Prince Andrew's arrest and Prime Minister Starmer's appointment of Ambassador Mendelson, both linked to the widening Jeffrey Epstein scandal. 16.

Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the massive USarmada near Iran and whether military pressure or internal protests can force the regime to negotiate on missiles and proxies. 7.1896 OMAN

Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, analyzes Hezbollah's remaining missile arsenal, Israeli deterrence strategies, and the security vacuum in Syria following the escape of ISISrelatives from detention camps. 8.1896 PERSIA

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Evan Kropp, Executive Director, College of Journalism & Communications, University of FloridaIn this episode, brought to you by Career-Bond,YOUR co-host is Darius Goldman, Founder & CEO, Career-BondYOUR host is Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Why is hybrid learning where students choose to attend in person, watch recordings, or go fully online the real solution to declining enrollment instead of running separate campus & online operations?How does holistic admissions with unlimited digital seats let University of Florida see real potential beyond GPA cutlines & give opportunities to students traditional programs would reject?What's missing when universities train professors to be researchers instead of teachers, leaving them without fundamental knowledge about how people actually learn & how to design effective classes?Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Become an #EdUp Premium Member today!

John interviews author Project Censored and award-winning investigative journalist Peter Byrne as they present "Military AI Watch" a groundbreaking 10-part exposé on the dangerous militarization of artificial intelligence—and the profiteering that drives it. Then, he speaks wit author Rev Susan Thistlethwaite about her new Substack piece on the life of Jesse Jackson. Next, John talks with journalist and former associate editor of The Washington Post, Eugene Robinson on he new book " Freedom Lost, Freedom Won: A Personal History of America". Then finally, he interviews Husein Yatabarry who is the Executive Director of the Muslim Community Network (MCN). They discuss how he leads this network with a steadfast commitment to community service, education, and equity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:51) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, joins the show to explain what went wrong for Indiana on Friday night in West Lafayette, comments on the lack of playing time recently from Trent Sisley, shares his thoughts on Indiana hiring Ryan Carr as the Executive Director of Basketball, previews their upcoming game against Northwestern, and shares his thoughts on Team USA winning gold over Team Canada. (13:51-40:42) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 reacts to the news that the Indianapolis Colts and Daniel Jones are working on a multi-year contract extension, he gives his thoughts on how much Jones will get with the Colts, discusses the future of Alec Pierce with the Colts, believes that the Colts will have their hands full with manipulating their cap space in order to retain both, and highlights a couple of position groups that people should watch this weekend during the NFL Combine workouts. (40:42-1:01:52) – GoldAndBlack.com’s Brian Neubert joins the show in excitement because he finally can cross something off his bucket list. Jake asks Brian about Purdue’s dominating win over Indiana, what the future of Purdue looks like with Omer Mayer emerging the last couple games for Matt Painter, states that the IU vs Purdue rivalry doesn’t have the same magnitude as it once did, and shares what he knew about Rondale Moore.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:28) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garirson discussing the busy weekend in sports. They start by sharing their thoughts on Team USA winning the gold medal hockey game over Team Canada on Sunday morning. That’s after Jake reveals the news that Ryan Carr will be leaving the Pacers to go to Indiana to serve as the Executive Director of Basketball. (25:28-40:36) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, joins the show to explain what went wrong for Indiana on Friday night in West Lafayette, comments on the lack of playing time recently from Trent Sisley, shares his thoughts on Indiana hiring Ryan Carr as the Executive Director of Basketball, previews their upcoming game against Northwestern, and shares his thoughts on Team USA winning gold over Team Canada. (40:36-50:27) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake sharing some advice because he believes that we need to change the way we operate as people. (50:27-1:17:51) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 reacts to the news that the Indianapolis Colts and Daniel Jones are working on a multi-year contract extension, he gives his thoughts on how much Jones will get with the Colts, discusses the future of Alec Pierce with the Colts, believes that the Colts will have their hands full with manipulating their cap space in order to retain both, and highlights a couple of position groups that people should watch this weekend during the NFL Combine workouts. (1:17:51-1:24:59) – Jake asks Eddie what he did over the weekend, which consisted of invading privacy of someone close to him. They discuss how much joy they find watching the Winter Olympics every four years and some of the obscure countries winning medals. (1:24:59-1:34:33) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake Query paying tribute to Rondale Moore. (1:34:33-2:02:06) – GoldAndBlack.com’s Brian Neubert joins the show in excitement because he finally can cross something off his bucket list. Jake asks Brian about Purdue’s dominating win over Indiana, what the future of Purdue looks like with Omer Mayer emerging the last couple games for Matt Painter, states that the IU vs Purdue rivalry doesn’t have the same magnitude as it once did, and shares what he knew about Rondale Moore. (2:02:06-2:13:57) – With the NFL Combine this week, Jake gives his perspective on why the NFL continues to have it in Indianapolis, despite some NFL teams wanting it moved. He loops in Eddie to share some storylines that he is interested in monitoring. (2:13:57-2:19:17) – Today’s show closes out with Jake explaining why his BFF, Derek Schultz, might be running late to host JMV’s show this afternoon. Jake also shares what he knows about the city of Beech Grove.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Tuminelli, Executive Director at the DeFi Education Fund, joined me to discuss the need for balanced regulation in DeFi and broader crypto legislation.Topics: - SEC and CFTC working together- DeFi Regulation - The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) ( Sen Lummis & Wyden)- TradFi pushback on DeFi - Citadel Securities letter to the SEC about DeFi- Tokenized assets in DeFi- Will the Clarity Act pass in 2026?Brought to you by

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 Elizabeth Oldfield is a writer, coach and host of the podcast The Sacred, who has dedicated her work to exploring clarity, courage and most of all, connection. And yet – her latest book Fully Alive dives into the seven deadly sins. That's because Elizabeth believes that sins like pride, greed and wrath, are what break our connection to others. So maybe understanding how these sins are so destructive to our lives might just be a key to becoming more fully alive.  In this conversation, Pam and Elizabeth talk about why hard feelings – like anxiety, grief, and even tension with loved ones – are actually invitations. We have to let ourselves feel complicated, messy emotions in order to draw closer to others and to God.  Elizabeth also shares a reflective journaling practice to help you live out your values.  Links and resources About Elizabeth Oldfield The Sacred podcast  Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times book Fully Alive, Elizabeth's Substack  With & For is a podcast of the Thrive Center, an applied research center that exists to catalyze a movement of human thriving, with and for others through spiritual health. Learn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King hosts With & For, and is the Executive Director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Seminary. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media & Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenSenior Producer: Clare WileyExecutive Producer: Jakob LewisProduced by Great Feeling Studios Special thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and Fuller Seminary's School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. The podcast was made possible through the support from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.

On this week's episode, we begin by paying tribute to Baseball Hall of Famer and Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski, who passed away at age 87. From there, we discuss Tony Clark's resignation under scandal as Executive Director of the MLBPA, and Bruce Meyer's interim elevation. We then discuss Pat Murphy and AJ Preller's extensions, and minor league deals signed since the start of Spring Training. To wrap up, we go through each season since 2000, and debate what was the best MLB game played each season.

The NACS Foundation launched a new campaign that reinforces the importance of convenience stores in the communities they serve. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Kevin O'Connell, Executive Director, NACS Foundation Kevin leads the NACS Foundation and collaborates with industry stakeholders to develop signature programs that align with NACS members' philanthropic priorities, which overall focus on serving first responders, fighting hunger and investing in future leaders.

Eric Dyson, Executive Director of 90 North Consulting and one of the retirement industry's more active ERISA expert witnesses, joins the 401(k) Specialist Podcast for a practical conversation on how plan sponsors and advisors can reduce fiduciary risk—and be better prepared if the Department of Labor comes calling.Drawing on his experience testifying in more than a dozen ERISA cases, Dyson shares the most common mistakes he sees in litigation and investigations, why a DOL audit may be a bigger risk than a lawsuit for most plans, and what courts actually expect from fiduciaries. He tackles pressing questions around paying advisors and TPAs with plan assets, properly documenting QDIA selections to secure safe harbor protection, conducting RFPs and benchmarking at “reasonable intervals,” and crafting committee meeting minutes that protect rather than expose.Dyson also provides clear, actionable steps sponsors can take before their next committee meeting to strengthen governance, document prudence, and stay off the litigation radar, and reduce fiduciary risk.EDITOR'S NOTE: This podcast episode is part of our new “Deep Dive” special content package for Q1 2026 titled, “How Not to Get Sued.” You can find additional coverage in the links below, and more focused content will be available in the coming days.SEE ALSO:How Not to Get Sued in 2026: Part 1How Not to Get Sued 2026: Part 2

Matt Paneitz is the Executive Director of Long Way Home.   In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Matt talks about his background and the inspiration behind his non-profit, Long Way Home. He also discusses how great innovations can come from a lack of resources, the power of voluntourism, using sustainable building techniques, and more. Don't miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!     Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!    Twitter: @TatsuyaNakagawa Instagram: @tats_talks LinkedIn: Tatsuya Nakagawa  YouTube: Tats Talks www.tatstalk.com www.castagra.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Mike Moyer, Executive Director of the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). Mike shares his journey from wrestling coach to leading the NWCA, detailing the organization's mission to develop transformational coaches and advocate for wrestler safety through groundbreaking initiatives such as the creation of a weight management system. We delve into NWCA's innovative strategies, including coaching development programs and the Wrestlers in Business Network (WIBN), which connects wrestlers with career opportunities. Mike also highlights the challenges and triumphs of expanding wrestling programs nationwide and the critical role of technology in achieving their goals.

The water sector is in the middle of a major transition, as decades-old challenges collide with powerful new technologies, workforce shifts, and rising public expectations. In this episode, Ralph Exton, Executive Director of the Water Environment Federation, unpacks how a nearly century-old organization is working to steer global water strategy. He breaks down WEF's three-pillar roadmap—building water communities, advancing workforce development, and leading circularity. The conversation from the Reservoir Center in Washington, D.C. also dives into the water–AI nexus, from the growing pressure data centers place on stressed watersheds to the launch of a new Center of Excellence designed to cut through misinformation and align utilities, regulators, and hyperscalers. Ralph discusses the move toward a circular water economy, including the recovery of resources from wastewater. The discussion closes with a look at workforce development, from managing a wave of retirements across the industry to training the next generation.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability.

Get updates: https://www.markkprater.comMark Prater serves as Executive Director of Sovereign Grace Churches, a community of congregations built on strong commitments, faithful theological convictions, and generous support. Mark uses this channel to encourage and equip the leaders he serves in local churches around the world.Find us at https://www.markkprater.com

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Dr. Laura Dawson to discuss the operations of the Future Borders Coalition and CUSMA negotiations. // Participants' bios: Dr. Laura Dawson is the Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Reading Recommendations: - "The Winter Witch: A Novel" by Jennifer Chevalier // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll // Recording Date: January 30, 2026 Release date: February 23, 2026

“If you take away funding from research and development, especially for diseases with pandemic potential, those programs will be delayed. We lose time, and some of that time can't be recovered later with more funding.”Anand Ekambaram has spent more than three decades at the intersection of vaccine development, manufacturing, and global supply chains. His career spans leadership roles at Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, and CEPI, where he served as Executive Director and Head of Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Today, through Global BioVax Solutions, he advises global health organizations and investors on development, manufacturing, and supply chain strategy and technology transfer for vaccines and biologicsIn this episode of the PharmaSource podcast, Anand reflected on how recent U.S. policy shifts are compounding disruptions across the global vaccine ecosystem—and why COVID exposed structural weaknesses that remain unresolved. His analysis connects policy, manufacturing realities, and long-term health security in ways that challenge simplistic narratives about reshoring and self-sufficiency. He provides his framework for building resilient regional manufacturing capacity that can withstand future crises.⁠Read more⁠.

The following article of the Logistics industry is: “The End of Reactive Retail” by Marcio Gomes de Aguiar, Executive Director - Enterprise Group, NVIDIA (AA2316)

We're so excited to share a conversation that our friend and Executive Director, Zach Davis, had with Teresa Morgan, Professor at Yale Divinity School and a leading scholar of early Christian history.Teresa invites us to reconsider one of the most central words in Christianity: faith. She explains that for the first generations of Christians, “faith” didn't mean signing on to a list of beliefs. It meant something more like trust—faithfulness, trustworthiness, the act of entrusting your life to God. Faith was less about what you thought and more about the kind of relationship you were living: a daily, embodied trust in a faithful God.But over time, as outside pressures mounted, Christian leaders drew clearer boundaries around belief. Creeds became markers of belonging, and faith—once rooted primarily in trust and lived allegiance—was increasingly defined by agreement with specific doctrines. That shift has shaped the Christian imagination ever since.In this conversation, Zach and Teresa explore how that evolution happened, what may have been lost, and what it might look like to recover a richer, more relational vision of faith today. We also want to mention that this interview is featured in the upcoming Issue 7 of Wayfare, and that this is a special edition centering women's voices on the theme of trust—trust in God, in ourselves, and in our communities. It's a beautiful and thoughtful collection that we are really proud of. You can read this interview, and see the beautiful artwork that accompanies it, at WayfareMagazine.org.If you'd like to receive your own copy of Wayfare in the mail, you can become a Friend of Faith Matters or a paid Wayfare subscriber by March 31. Your support is what makes conversations like this possible, and we're so grateful.Join us March 6 in SLC for Interfaith REPAIR: a peacemaking workshop from Waymakers!

Send a textAbout Dr. Monica JongDr. Monica Jong is the Global Director of Professional Education, Myopia at Johnson& Johnson Vision where she leads practitioner education initiatives around the world to support evidence-based myopia management.She was the former Executive Director of the International Myopia Institute, an organization she helped co-found. In this role Monica led the development of white papers and key initiatives to bring consensus to the field of myopia management by bringing together leading researchers, clinicians, educators, policy-makers and public health experts. Today these key white papers are utilized by peak health bodies and professional eye care associations worldwide.Monica has published numerous peer reviewed articles in high impact journals in the areas of epidemiology, high myopia and clinical trials. She co-created the first global online education program in myopia at the Brien Holden Vision Institute. She was also the scientific secretary of the WHO meeting on myopia in 2015 and co-authored the WHO report on the Impact of Myopia and High Myopia. Monica was the former secretary of the Refractive Error Working group of the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and contributed to position papers and advocacy initiatives in refractive error.Monica has practiced optometry in private and corporate, rural and urban settings as well as public health. She is passionate about research and education and continues to mentor graduate students from developing and developed countries. Monica has presented at more than 400 global scientific and practitioner meetings. Monica like to keep physically and mentally fit byalso practicing Muay Thai, the art of eight limbs while spending time with her two children.

Suzanne Ehlers In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Suzanne Ehlers, Executive Director and CEO of USA for UNHCR (the fundraising partner of the UN Refugee Agency), to explore how women are reshaping philanthropy—and how nonprofits can better design giving models that reflect who is actually driving decisions. Suzanne shares why traditional fundraising approaches often haven't been built with women at the center, even though women influence the vast majority of giving decisions and are poised to inherit a significant portion of global wealth. (UNHCR) Suzanne also unpacks USA for UNHCR's women-led campaign, Building Better Futures, a $15M initiative that supports refugee women through higher-education scholarships via UNHCR's DAFI program. Together, Rob and Suzanne discuss how relationship-based philanthropy, authentic storytelling, and flexible program delivery can create deeper donor engagement and more durable impact for refugee women and girls. (UNHCR) Key Topics Include: Why philanthropy models must evolve to match who drives giving decisions—and why women's leadership in giving matters How Building Better Futures centers women “soup to nuts”: donor voice, decision-making, and impact priorities The power shift from transactional fundraising to relationship-driven philanthropy and shared purpose How USA for UNHCR is helping sustain and expand the DAFI Scholarship Programme for refugee higher education Closing the gender gap in refugee education by intentionally prioritizing women scholars Storytelling that's “by and for” women—using authentic refugee voices to inspire action Why flexibility (host-country study, support systems, and virtual options) is essential for education programs in refugee contexts Mentioned in This Episode: USA for UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency fundraising partner): https://www.unrefugees.org Building Better Futures campaign: https://www.unrefugees.org/building-better-futures/ UNHCR's DAFI Tertiary Scholarship Programme: https://www.unhcr.org/us/what-we-do/build-better-futures/education/higher-education-and-skills/dafi-tertiary-scholarship-0 Suzanne Ehlers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-ehlers Not Really Strangers Podcast https://www.unrefugees.org/not-really-strangers-podcast/ (UNHCR) This Episode is Sponsored By: DonorBox Links to Resources: Interested in Leadership and Life Coaching? Visit Rob's website: RobHarter.com Find us on YouTube: Nonprofit Leadership Podcast YouTube Channel Suggestions for the show? Email us at nonprofitleadershippodcast@gmail.com Request a sample coaching session: Email Rob at rob@robharter.com Subscribe and ShareListen and subscribe to the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or Amazon. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with other nonprofit leaders!

It's The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they hear where there is a new boss lady in town in this red angus outfit.  We head to the Dry Creek Ranch.  Plus updates on the Agridime cattle ponzi scheme, market recaps, the ranch channel sales calendar and lots more all wrapped into this brand new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Season 6, EPISODE 277 Dry Creek Ranch: Passion For Red Angus Dry Creek Ranch in Amidon, North Dakota, is a family-run Red Angus cattle operation that focuses on raising registered and commercial cattle, selling breeding bulls, and offering ranch-raised beef directly to customers. The ranch is operated by the Robison family and emphasizes practical, efficient cattle genetics and long-term herd improvement, with activities that include private-treaty sales and ranch-direct beef marketing. It's part of the western North Dakota ranching tradition, combining working-ranch livestock production with a direct connection to consumers and other cattle producers in the region. Current State Of The Beef Business Beef prices are climbing faster than almost anything else in the consumer price index. The broad beef and veal category is up 15 percent over the past year, as of January. Uncooked ground beef has hit a new record high, after posting its biggest jump since June of 2020, according to new government data released last Friday. That stands out against the rest of the grocery aisle, where price pressures have eased. Chicken prices rose just over 1 percent in the past year, while milk prices have stayed mostly flat. At the wholesale level, the average value of choice beef in 2025 was up 16 percent from the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Even major meatpackers like Tyson Foods are feeling the strain, with the company's beef division reporting quarterly losses since early 2024. The surge in beef prices has pushed the White House to respond. President Donald Trump has pledged to increase competition in beef processing and has expanded Argentine beef import quotas in an attempt to boost supply. But the situation is more complicated. The U.S. cattle herd has fallen to its smallest level since the early 1950's. Drought, higher production costs, and elevated interest rates have all made raising cattle more expensive. Don Close, a senior animal protein analyst at Terrain Ag, says the cattle industry is cyclical, but this downturn has lasted longer than expected. Right now, ranchers can make more money selling animals young for slaughter than keeping them to rebuild herds. And even if herd expansion started today, it wouldn't reach grocery store shelves until at least 2028 — meaning beef prices could stay high for years. Meanwhile, the U.S. has halted shipments of live cattle from Mexico following the return of the New World screwworm. Imports from South America may provide some relief, but those supplies are mostly used for ground beef and won't quickly solve the broader cattle shortage. And that is a quick snap shot of the current beef business Reference: https://fortune.com/2026/02/14/why-are-beef-prices-so-high-american-cattle-herd-inflation/ Five Federally Indicted For Alleged $220 Million Nationwide Cattle Fraud Scheme Five individuals were federally indicted last week for their roles in an alleged $220 million nationwide fraud scheme involving the online and direct-to-consumer meat business Agridime. Those indicted by a Fort Worth federal grand jury on February 11, 2026, were: Jed Wood of Fort Worth, Texas, charged with three counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and one count of money laundering involving wiring more than $63,000 to a lender for “Home Payoff” Joshua Link of Strafford, Missouri, charged with ten counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and two counts of money laundering, including wiring more than $527,000 to purchase real property Tia Link of Smithton, Missouri, charged with three counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and one count of money laundering, including wiring more than $527,000 to purchase real property Taylor Bang of Killdeer, North Dakota, charged with eight counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and one count of money laundering Royana Thomas of Arlington, Texas, charged with six counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and one count of money laundering As alleged in the indictment, each of the defendants were associated with Agridime LLC, a business headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas that offered cattle sales and meat processing and retail services to the public.  Jed Wood served as the Operations Director.  Joshua Link served as the Executive Director.  Tia Link served as the Marketing Director.  Taylor Bang served as a cattle broker, and Royana Thomas served as the financial controller.  The indictment alleges that, from January 2021 through December 2023, the five defendants, acting through Agridime, perpetrated a fraud scheme in which they falsely represented to individual cattle purchasers, cattle ranchers, and feedlots that Agridime would use their funds to purchase specific individual cattle from each victim, raise the cattle, and eventually sell the meat from the same specific individual cattle for a profit.   In reality, as the indictment charges, the defendants did not use victim funds as promised and instead used newer cattle purchaser funds to pay Agridime operating expenses, pay funds owed by Agridime to earlier cattle purchasers, pay personal expenses, and purchase real property.  Reference: https://www.tsln.com/news/five-federally-indicted-for-alleged-220-million-nationwide-cattle-fraud-scheme-one-is-fugitive-on-fbi-wanted-list/ Featured Experts in the Cattle Industry Haley Robison - Dry Creek Ranch https://www.drycreekranchnd.com/ Follow On Facebook: @drycreekranchnd Kirk Donsbach – Financial Analyst at StoneX https://www.stonex.com/ Follow on Facebook: @StoneXGroupInc Shaye Wanner – Host of Casual Cattle Conversation https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Follow on Facebook: @cattleconvos Contact Us with Questions or Concerns Have questions or feedback? Feel free to reach out via: Call/Text: 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Email: RanchItUpShow@gmail.com Follow us: Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow YouTube: Subscribe to Ranch It Up Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RanchItUp Catch all episodes of the Ranch It Up Podcast available on all major podcasting platforms. Discover the Heart of Rural America with Tigger & BEC Ranching, farming, and the Western lifestyle are at the heart of everything we do. Tigger & BEC bring you exclusive insights from the world of working ranches, cattle farming, and sustainable beef production. 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Since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, Damascus has rapidly emerged as an internationally recognized actor. By providing internal security and through high-level diplomatic engagements, the Al-Sharaa government has marked Syria's return to the international arena. At the same time, stability at home has remained fragile, with unresolved challenges related to territorial integrity, sovereignty, security, governance, and post-conflict integration. Domestic disturbances were contained and agreements were reached in a relatively short amount of time, strengthening hopes of lasting stability.Most recently, a ceasefire and a comprehensive “Ceasefire and Full Integration Agreement” between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has been reached. The agreement provides a framework for restoring state authority, including the phased transfer of territories under YPG/SDF control to Syrian state institutions, integration of military and administrative structures, dismantling of parallel governance arrangements, and measures addressing civilian rights as well as return of displaced populations. In this timely panel discussion, leading experts examine the implications of this agreement, the prospects for successful integration, and the broader processes of political reconstruction and state consolidation in Syria.Speakers James Jeffrey, Distinguished Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East PolicyCharles Lister, Senior Fellow and Director of the Syria Initiative, Middle East Institute Mona Yacoubian, Director and Senior Adviser, Middle East Program, Center for Strategic and International StudiesKadir Ustun, Executive Director, The SETA Foundation at Washington DCModeratorKilic Bugra Kanat, Research Director, The SETA Foundation at Washington DC

In this episode, the team reunites to discuss news from the world of archaeology, including Pre-dynastic Egyptian drilling technology and the discovery of cordage from the end of the last Ice Age in Oregon. The team is then joined by Dr. Michael Waters to discuss the 2026 PaleoAmerican Odyssey Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with several other incredible archaeological subjects.  Dr. Michael Waters is the Director of the Center for the Study of First Americans and the Executive Director of the North Star Archaeological Research Program. He is known for his expertise in First American studies and geoarchaeology.  Dr. Waters has conducted archaeological and geoarchaeological investigations in the United States, Mexico, Russia, Jamaica, and Yemen. His current research projects include the investigation of the Debra L. Friedkin site and Hall's Cave, Texas, as well as a continental-scale project to radiocarbon date Late Pleistocene megafauna to determine the timing and tempo of extinctions and the role of humans in the demise of these animals. He has authored and co-authored numerous journal articles, book chapters, and books, and is the author of Principles of Geoarchaeology: A North American Perspective.   In 2017, Dr. Waters was named a Texas A&M University Distinguished Professor, and in 2023, he was named a Texas A&M University System Regents Professor. News 5,300-Year-Old Pre-Dynastic Drilling Artifact  12,000-Year-Old Discovery of Cordage From Oregon Cave  Seven Ages Links Seven Ages Official Site  Seven Ages Official Merchandise  Instagram  Facebook  Patreon  Seven Ages YouTube  Guest Links PaleoAmerican Odyssey 2026   

In today's episode of 15:14, Kevin Carson, Executive Director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, is joined by Jeff Christianson - pastor, leader, and Executive Director of the International Association of Biblical Counselors, also known as IABC, and a valued member of the BCC Council Board. Jeff brings decades of ministry experience, including pastoral leadership, radio broadcasting, counselor training, university professorship, and organizational leadership within the biblical counseling movement. In this conversation, we'll hear about Jeff's journey into biblical counseling, how the Lord used key influences and relationships to shape his path, and the mission and distinctives behind IABC's training and certification work. We'll also hear about cooperation and unity in biblical counseling, the importance of Scripture's sufficiency in soul care, and how churches can wisely develop counseling ministries in today's ministry landscape. Whether you're a pastor, counselor, or church leader, this conversation will encourage you and give you helpful perspective on the ongoing work of biblical counseling in the local church and beyond. You can reach Jeff at JeffChristianson@gmail.com. You can reach the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) at www.iabc.net.   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

Brought to you by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.- On this episode, Josh Haburksy, Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association joins us on the show. Josh talks about the upcoming PCA 2026 Trade Show in New Orleans and discusses where the industry is from a legal standpoint and what the forecast ahead is like. Tune in now! Visit smokintabacco.com for more news, reviews and updates from the industry! Visit 2GuysCigars.com for the best selection of in the industry! Accessories provided by S.T. Dupont - Shake Up the Legacy with S.T. Dupont! Perdomo Cigars: Quality, Tradition, and Excellence! Gurkha Cigars: More than a cigar. A symbol of respect, gratitude, and legacy Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust: Cigars Without Compromise Nova Cigar: Make Nova Big!

It takes a lot of important attributes to be a successful gardener: patience, kindness, empathy, determination, and discipline, among others. These are just some of the many important lessons students in Cambridge and Boston Public Schools are learning through partnerships with Cambridge non-profit "City Sprouts". Susan Diller, Executive Director of City Sprouts, joins Nichole to explore how the program teaches local kids these valuable skills through hands-on learning in the dirt, and share details about their upcoming conference for educators and gardeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler and cohost Mark Sigmund welcomed Bill Stauffer, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Recovery Organization Alliance (PRO-A). Bill discussed PRO-A's role as a statewide watchdog organization dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals in addiction and recovery, as well as advocating for recovery-focused policies and support systems. 

We are absolutely thrilled to bring you this very special episode all about one of our favorite organizations in the Smokies, Appalachian Bear Rescue in Townsend, Tennessee! Celebrating 30 years of volunteer-powered bear rescue, ABR is doing incredible work saving orphan cubs, rehabilitating them with minimal human contact, and releasing healthy bears back into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They truly are the gold standard. On a beautiful Saturday we were invited on one of their exclusive behind-the-scenes tours (only four small groups were allowed that day, we felt so honored!). We finally got to see the secluded facility where the magic happens, tucked way back in the county so the bears stay wild and never get used to people. After the tour we sat down right here at our home with the brand-new Executive Director, Greg Greico. What a genuine, passionate guy, perfect for the job! We talked for over an hour about his wild journey into bear work, the history of ABR, why these bears matter so much, and what the future holds. You're in for a treat, this one is full of hope, history, and a few “wow” moments. Learn more at My Smoky Mountain Guide Podcast Produced by Marc & Ann BowmanMy Smoky Mountain Guide, Helping you make the most of your time in the Smokies© 2020-2026 | Marc & Ann Bowman | Maryville, TennesseeArtwork by Ann BowmanRecording and editing by Marc Bowman

Chris welcomes back Doug Fleming, Executive Director, Lansing Housing Commission, Lansing, MI. Topic: Doug and the Commission are making a huge impact on affordable housing for the area, good news for Mid-Michigan and the state as a whole. Welcome Doug, remind us about the Lansing Housing Commission and its mission? In simple terms what makes a housing unit " affordable" in today society? Are there different types of affordable housing that are available in Lansing? What other activities are LHC doing to support their residents and the Lansing community? What are some current housing developments that LHC is currently working on in Lansing From a business and economic perspective, why is stable, affordable housing important for local employers and workforce development? What are the key challenges in financing and building new affordable housing in Lansing, and how do you work with public and private partners to overcome them? What strategies has LHC used to increase capacity and help more residents find safe, affordable places to live? How can local businesses and community stakeholders get involved in addressing affordable housing — and why does this matter for economic growth in Mid-Michigan? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Asa Winstanley.... an investigative reporter with the Electronic Intifada; The Executive Director of Women Cross DMZ is Cathi Choi

Congress approved billions for federal grants and programs through the EPA during the Biden administration. Those dollars were meant to help disadvantaged communities and fund community resilience projects, public health programs, and initiatives to reduce energy insecurity on tribal lands. But just as these projects were getting underway, the Trump administration froze many of the grants, put others under indefinite review, or canceled them outright.  Now, some of the groups that were awarded federal funds have banded together and are suing the federal government for the money they're owed. Others are seeking alternative funding streams. In this episode, we speak with people whose projects are on hold, but who continue to serve their communities.   Episode Guests:  Ben Grillot, Senior Attorney, Southern Environmental Law Center Wahleah Johns, Former Director, U.S. DOE Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs Ilyssa Manspeizer, CEO, Landforce Bryan Cordell, Executive Director, Sustainability Institute For show notes, related links, and episode transcript, visit ⁠⁠climateone.org/podcasts.⁠⁠ Skill Up for Earth: ⁠https://skillup.earth⁠ Highlights: 00:00 Intro 03:01 Ilyssa Manspeizer on what her organization, Landforce 06:29 Ilyssa Manspeizer on the impact of federal grant funds 08:58 Ilyssa Manspeizer on losing the grant funding 11:38 Ilyssa Manspeizer on Landforce joining the lawsuit against the EPA 14:08 Ben Grillot on the original EPA grantees 19:08 Ben Grillot on the politicization of the grants 24:54 Ben Grillot on the loss of trust with the federal government 26:42 Bryan Cordell on the work of the Sustainability Institute 30:38 Bryan Cordell on the status of their work after federal grants were pulled 33:51 Wahleah Johns on growing up on a Navajo reservation 45:59 Wahleah Johns on the community response to IRA rollbacks 48:20 Wahleah Johns on working toward the future ********** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at ⁠⁠patreon.com/ClimateOne⁠⁠.  Ad sales by ⁠⁠Multitude⁠⁠. Contact them for ad inquiries at ⁠⁠multitude.productions/ads⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From working road construction in the Midwest to leading a nationally recognized advocacy organization, Ryan Sistad, Executive Director of Better In Our Backyards, has taken a path that is anything but typical. We explore how entrepreneurship, resilience, and an unwavering belief in responsible development transformed a small regional initiative into a multi-state platform amplifying the voice of mining and industrial projects across America. Ryan shares how he bet on himself, left corporate security, and built a brand during COVID by teaching himself design, digital outreach, and advocacy. We dive deep into permitting reform, rural vs. urban perspectives, refining bottlenecks, national security, critical minerals, and the power of storytelling in shaping public perception. Ryan shares lessons on partnership, collaboration over competition, and why mining's future depends on unified messaging and bold advocacy. Please help us welcome Ryan Sistad to the Face. A huge thank you to the American Exploration and Mining Association (AEMA) for welcoming Mining Minds to the event and for everything you do to support and amplify the voices across our mining industry.   Episode Sponsors: American Exploration and Mining Safety First Training and Consulting JSR Fleet Performance Motor Mission Machine and Radiator  PC Reps   Chapters:  04:02 Crop insurance, trucking, and union ties 12:17 The entrepreneur itch vs corporate grind 15:38 Minnesota NGOs vs mining: permitting and urban/rural divide 24:33 Checks, balances, and the cost of endless litigation (NEPA) 30:25 Reclamation stories that change minds + Minnesota mine examples 40:07 Mentors, career pivots, and the Tulsa data center money move 44:19 Early Better In Our Backyard: Young Pros, Branding, and Finding a Lane 47:15 From 5 Members to 50: Social Media Value-First Growth Strategy 52:20 Funding Reality Check: Sponsorships, Value, and Playing the Long Game 01:04:28 Partnering with Associations & Connecting Dots Across Projects 01:11:31 Favorite Projects + Boots-on-the-Ground Credibility

Walk With Me Podcast- The Dove Family   Wes Dove- Prior to founding Dove Development & Consulting, Wes and Cindy Dove developed strong professional resumes while working in both large corporations and small, family-owned businesses. In addition to extensive work in behavior-based safety throughout North America, Wes held responsibility for safety compliance, human resources, and personnel development in multiple industries. In over 20 years in the healthcare field, Cindy held responsibility for operations, hospice, and sales. By applying a foundation of leadership and effective workplace communication principles, Cindy created high levels of success for the companies she served. Both have served as Executive Directors with Maxwell Leadership Team and on that organization's President's Advisory Council. They're also Certified Human Behavior Consultants through Personality Insights. Their primary focus is filling the needs they personally experienced, and also watched great organizations struggle with while attempting to develop the “soft skills” of their up and coming leaders. By providing practical tools for immediate implementation, Wes & Cindy help teams overcome some of the biggest roadblocks preventing their clients from achieving peak performance and profitability in their workplace.   To learn more about working directly with them, you can contact at admin@dove-development.net or by visiting their website: https://lnkd.in/eengB3B4

Congress approved billions for federal grants and programs through the EPA during the Biden administration. Those dollars were meant to help disadvantaged communities and fund community resilience projects, public health programs, and initiatives to reduce energy insecurity on tribal lands. But just as these projects were getting underway, the Trump administration froze many of the grants, put others under indefinite review, or canceled them outright.  Now, some of the groups that were awarded federal funds have banded together and are suing the federal government for the money they're owed. Others are seeking alternative funding streams. In this episode, we speak with people whose projects are on hold, but who continue to serve their communities.   Episode Guests:  Ben Grillot, Senior Attorney, Southern Environmental Law Center Wahleah Johns, Former Director, U.S. DOE Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs Ilyssa Manspeizer, CEO, Landforce Bryan Cordell, Executive Director, Sustainability Institute For show notes, related links, and episode transcript, visit ⁠climateone.org/podcasts.⁠ Skill Up for Earth: https://skillup.earth Highlights: 00:00 Intro 03:01 Ilyssa Manspeizer on what her organization, Landforce 06:29 Ilyssa Manspeizer on the impact of federal grant funds 08:58 Ilyssa Manspeizer on losing the grant funding 11:38 Ilyssa Manspeizer on Landforce joining the lawsuit against the EPA 14:08 Ben Grillot on the original EPA grantees 19:08 Ben Grillot on the politicization of the grants 24:54 Ben Grillot on the loss of trust with the federal government 26:42 Bryan Cordell on the work of the Sustainability Institute 30:38 Bryan Cordell on the status of their work after federal grants were pulled 33:51 Wahleah Johns on growing up on a Navajo reservation 45:59 Wahleah Johns on the community response to IRA rollbacks 48:20 Wahleah Johns on working toward the future ********** Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on ⁠Patreon⁠, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today at ⁠patreon.com/ClimateOne⁠.  Ad sales by ⁠Multitude⁠. Contact them for ad inquiries at ⁠multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever feel like your voice as a dad is getting drowned out at home? Screens. Sports. Social media. School pressure. Constant noise. It can feel like the world is shouting—and your influence as a dad is shrinking.   In Part 6 of our From Overwhelmed to Intentional series, we talk about how to be clear when the world is loud. You may not be the loudest voice in your child's life. The good news? You don't have to be.   In this episode, we cover: Why competing with culture is a losing strategy How to lead your kids' hearts, not just their habits The difference between reacting and reframing What Jesus modeled about peace, clarity, and influence How to create "vacuum pockets" of peace in your home Why you don't have zero control—even when it feels like you do   If you've ever thought, "I'm losing my influence," this one is for you. You're not called to out-shout the world. You're called to out-last it. Let's move from overwhelmed to intentional—together. Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message!   You're not a father on accident. Go be a father on purpose.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v5kD7B5f3cg -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – Help us get to 100 members of the Fatherhood Guard! Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining today. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

On today's episode of the America's Work Force Union Podcast, we examine the shifting landscapes of our physical cities and our digital security. We are joined by two leaders at the forefront of veteran and retiree advocacy to discuss the "reset" of the American downtown and the escalating fight to protect Social Security data. Segment 1: The New American Landscape & Veteran Health Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, previews the latest issue of the American Legion Magazine. The Downtown Reset: How the collapse of office building valuations is forcing cities into a mixed-use transformation. Housing & Homelessness: The urgent intersection of downtown revitalization and affordable housing for veterans. Cannabis Research: An update on the Legion's push for federal medical cannabis research to treat PTSD, TBI, and chronic pain. The Thomas Paine Influence: Why the Revolutionary-era "media influencer" still matters to modern communicators and labor. Segment 2: Protecting the Retiree Safety Net Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, sounds the alarm on immediate threats to the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA Data Breach: Inside the federal court fight over unsecured servers and the potential exposure of millions of records. The 2032 Deadline: New projections show the Social Security Trust Fund is moving toward a shortfall faster than expected—what it means for your benefits. Actionable Advice: Steps beneficiaries can take right now to monitor their accounts and safeguard their financial identity. Mobilizing for 2026: A preview of the Alliance's National Membership Meeting in Las Vegas this April.

Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, on the Hope Scholarship and the budget Current Marion County Schools superintendent Donna Heston on her contract situation with the board and the future of education. Executive Director of the United Way of Mon and Preston Counties on the Give to Win Raffle and Auction 

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Laurence Holmes and Russ Dorsey opened their show by reacting to the details surrounding MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark's resignation following allegations of an inappropriate relationship. After that, they wondered who will take over in the leadership role.

Happy Black History Month! This week Imara gives some extra love to a queer trailblazer that not too many are familiar with – Pauli Murray – a gender nonconforming attorney, theologist and civil rights activist. Their legal work led to the eventual recognition of sex discrimination under the US Constitution. First, Imara speaks with Professor Brittney Cooper about how Murray's life and work fits into the larger narrative of public Black intellectuals. Then, Imara sits down with Angela T. Mason, Executive Director of the Pauli Murray Center For History and Social Justice who shares how future generations can continue to honor Murray's legacy. In this week's moment of Trans Joy, DJ and sound designer Jazmine T Green tells us about mixing music for a trans dance party.Send your trans joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (@imara_jones_), Bluesky (@imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones)Follow our guests on social media: @paulimurraycenter IG: @professor_crunkbluesky: @profcrunkthreads: @professor_crunk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Rohrer, Executive Director of the League of Michigan Bicyclists, joins the podcast to talk about the work and mission of the non profit that has been advocating for and educating in support of the cycling community in Michigan for over 40 years.

Democracy Is Not Passive: Chris Melody Fields Figueredo on Ballot Power in 2026 When we think about elections, we think about candidates. But some of the most consequential fights in 2026 won't be about who's on the ballot — they'll be about what's on it. Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, Executive Director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, joins me to break down the 24 democracy-related ballot measures already approved for November — and the wave of defensive measures, voter suppression tactics, and anti-trans initiatives emerging across the country. We discuss Missouri lawmakers overturning voter-approved minimum wage and paid leave, how supermajority thresholds weaken majority rule, and why ballot initiatives remain one of the most powerful tools for multiracial democracy — even in red states. Democracy cannot be passive. And this year, it's on the ballot. From this Episode: Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC) BALLOT MEASURE HUB LUCHA AZ —Living United for Change in Arizona is an organization led by changemakers fighting for social, racial, and economic transformation. Missouri Jobs With Justice: A place for people who want to stop the wealthy few from mistreating and dividing us - and who want to start getting the dignity we deserve.  Voices of Florida: Voices of Florida is a Florida-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit formerly known as Women's Voices of Southwest Florida Fund dedicated to defending reproductive freedoms and human rights, and empowering our communities through education, outreach and direct action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Originally released in 2022Dave Mawhinney joins host Tim Schigel to talk about a history of entrepreneurship and what the transition was like entering into academia at Carnegie Mellon. Dave is the Executive Director of the The Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, and in his role he connects with brilliant minds about developing their innovative and creative solutions. In today's conversation, Dave and Tim offer advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, and discuss the technology output and scene around Carnegie Mellon.

Luke Lohr sits down with Circana's Executive Director and video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella for a data-driven look at the state of gaming in 2026. Despite U.S. video game spending approaching $61 billion, the industry feels unsettled. Piscatella explains why record revenue can coexist with market instability, why player growth has plateaued, and how attention is increasingly concentrated in a handful of live-service “black hole” titles. The conversation explores: • The impact of component and RAM shortages on console pricing and availability • Why subscription growth is now focused on revenue per user rather than user growth • Xbox hardware performance and Game Pass strategy • The growing divide between affluent and price-sensitive players • Why Grand Theft Auto VI could be critical to console momentum • Discoverability challenges and storefront power • Why CCU charts don't tell the full story

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If you've read economic headlines recently and thought, “Well, that's not comforting,” you're not alone. Market swings and broader economic uncertainty are enough to make even confident investors second-guess their strategies.  And here's the hard truth: Wall Street doesn't care if you're retiring next year. It doesn't care if you're five years away. And it definitely doesn't care if you're lying awake at night wondering if you've done “enough.” The good news? You can take steps to build confidence.  On a special episode of the HerMoney Podcast, sponsored by LIMRA, Jean sits down with two of the smartest voices in retirement – Jason Fichtner, Executive Director of the LIMRA Retirement Income Institute and David Blanchett, head of retirement research at Prudential, a portfolio manager at PGIM and a LIMRA Retirement Income Institute Fellow – to talk about how to step off the emotional rollercoaster of the markets and build a retirement plan that feels stable, predictable and livable.  In the episode, they'll break down: Why market swings hit harder as retirement gets closer How protected income can help build a foundation for financial peace of mind Whether you should be worried about the future of Social Security Why waiting to claim Social Security can be one of your biggest wins – and strategies to make doing so easier Protected income can play a helpful role in creating more stability in retirement. If you're curious and want to dig deeper, these two resources from LIMRA can help: Retirement planning can feel complex. This resource breaks down how fees and commissions work, so you know what to expect and what questions to ask. There's plenty of conflicting information online about annuities. This guide walks through common misconceptions and explains the basics to help you better understand how they fit into retirement planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices