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Chief executive officer (CEO) or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation

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    Opening Arguments
    Solitary Confinement Is Inhumane, Traumatizing, and Unnecessary. So Why Are We Still Doing It To People?

    Opening Arguments

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 48:28


    OA1216 - We welcome incarcerated journalist and advocate Christopher Blackwell, calling from his home at the Washington Corrections Center. Chris is the co-founder and Executive Director of Look2Justice, a non-profit which empowers and advocates currently and formerly incarcerated people through an “inside-out” organizing model. He is also a writer whose work has appeared in (among other places) The New York Times, the Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and The Nation, and is a co-author of the new book Ending Isolation: The Case Against Solitary Confinement. Chris joins to share his story and his own deeply personal perspective on the inhumanity of solitary confinement. Look2Justice's website Ending Isolation: The Case Against Solitary Confinement, Christopher William Blackwell (Author), Deborah Zalesne (Author), Kwaneta Harris (Contributor), Terry Kupers (Contributor) (September 2025) Christopher Blackwell's published work in the New York Times Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!  

    RV Miles Podcast
    389. How The Florida RV SuperShow Comes Together with Dave Kelly of the Florida RV Trade Association

    RV Miles Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 67:01


    In this episode of RV Miles Podcast, we preview the RV show season with a focus on the upcoming Florida RV Super Show in Tampa. Our special guest, Dave Kelly, the Executive Director of the Florida RV Trade Association, joins us to discuss the show's history, what to expect, and its significance in the RV world. We also delve into general tips for attending RV shows, and more! _____ *Become an RV Miles Mile Marker member and get your first month for $3 *Get your FREE weekly Road Signs Newsletter at https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors: * Harvest Hosts: Save 15% on a Harvest Hosts membership with MILES at https://harvesthosts.com *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com *Find all the RV parts and gear you need at etrailer: https://www.etrailer.com/vehicle-finder.aspx?etam=p0001 *Find Liquified at https://liquifiedrv.com/   Track SSTK_MUSIC_ID  437726– Monetization ID MONETIZATION_ID AMXDXB4BX5FLHUYE 00:00 Introduction 06:29 Upcoming RV Shows: Florida and Kansas City 14:08 Tips for Attending RV Shows 21:15 Interview with Dave Kelly: Florida RV Super Show 38:16 Navigating the RV Super Show 39:49 Unexpected Delivery Drama 52:03 Celebrating Small Wins 01:02:06 Fun and Games 01:05:27 Wrapping Up and Thank You

    Ask Dr. Drew
    Latinos For Trump: Why They Voted For MAGA & Mass Deportations Of Illegal Immigrants w/ Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar & Chris Salcedo + How ChatGPT Endangers Mentally Ill Users w/ Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring – Ask Dr. Drew – Ep 565

    Ask Dr. Drew

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 71:01


    The 2024 election was very confusing for Libs. After years of pandering to minority groups and “expert” predictions that Trump's immigration policies would lose his Latino supporters, a Pew study found Latino Americans surged to MAGA with over 48% – actually rising from 36% in 2020. But for people who aren't racist panderers, the explanation is simple. Cultural traits common among many Mexican-American immigrants — Catholic faith, traditional family values, commitment to hard work and law-following — align with conservative ideas. Many Latino immigrants resent those who cross the border illegally and view legal immigration as a matter of principle – because they worked hard, followed the law, and distrust those who won't do the same. In fact, a recent study found Latino Americans are powering US economic growth, reaching an estimated $3.7 trillion of our GDP. Chris Salcedo is a television and radio broadcaster, political analyst, and podcaster. He is Executive Director of the Conservative Hispanic Society and author of The Rise of the Liberty-Loving Latino. Follow at https://x.com/CSalcedoShow⠀Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar is the U.S. Representative for Florida's 27th District and a five-time Emmy Award-winning journalist. She is the author of “Dignity Not Citizenship” available at https://amzn.to/4q14rdc and was born in Miami's Little Havana to Cuban exiles. Follow at https://x.com/MaElviraSalazar⠀Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring is a board-certified psychiatrist and former FDA Medical Officer. He is Medical Director of TaperClinic, specializing in de-prescribing psychiatric medications, and runs a growing YouTube channel focused on mental health education. Follow at https://x.com/drjosefWD 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 • AUGUSTA PRECIOUS METALS – Thousands of Americans are moving portions of their retirement into physical gold & silver. Learn more in this 3-minute report from our friends at Augusta Precious Metals: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/gold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or text DREW to 35052 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • VSHREDMD – Formulated by Dr. Drew: The Science of Cellular Health + World-Class Training Programs, Premium Content, and 1-1 Training with Certified V Shred Coaches! More at https://drdrew.com/vshredmd • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Susan Pinsky (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/firstladyoflov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Susan Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/firstladyoflove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Producer & Booking • Emily Barsh - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/emilytvproducer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/drdrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    First Day Podcast
    Standout Stories for Distracted Donors

    First Day Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 25:24


    In this episode of The First Day from The Fund Raising School, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., sits down with Nicholas Kristock, Executive Director of Fleece & Thank You, to talk about how storytelling isn't just an art, it's a survival skill for nonprofits in the age of distraction. Nicholas shares how his blanket-making nonprofit went from a heartfelt request by his twin sister into a statewide movement that delivers 30,000 personalized blankets each year to pediatric patients in Michigan. But these aren't your grandma's quilts; each one includes a video message from the blanket maker to the child, creating a full-circle moment of warmth, gratitude, and healing. Nicholas dives deep into the neuroscience of donor engagement and explains why breaking the script is essential if you want your message to actually make it past someone's mental gatekeeper. Forget “Your donation helped buy 2,847 books,” we're talking vivid, goosebump-inducing stories like a child giggling through Charlotte's Web for the very first time. The key, he says, is connecting the gift not just to impact, but to outcomes. It's not just about giving Miguel spaghetti, it's about how that meal helped his mother overcome her pride and feed her family. Now that's how you make a donor feel like a superhero. At Fleece & Thank You, personalization is baked into the DNA, not just for recipients, but for donors too. With only four full-time staff, they've built a tech-savvy storytelling engine that responds to donor behavior with laser precision. Whether through text, email, or an old-fashioned phone call, Nicholas emphasizes knocking on every door until you find the one your donor opens. Enter: the “Donor SWAT Outreach Team,” a genius low-cost, high-impact engagement strategy that enlists board members and volunteers to deliver heartfelt thank-you calls and share fresh weekly stories. It's board engagement, donor retention, and warm fuzzies, all rolled into one. So what's the result of this storytelling symphony? Fleece & Thank You has more than tripled its revenue since 2020 without significantly expanding its staff. The secret sauce: a donor journey mapped like a Plinko board, where every click, gift, and volunteer hour triggers a personalized path. Nicholas leaves us with two takeaways: build your donor SWAT team and dig deep for your true outcomes. Because sometimes, it's not just about a blanket, it's about giving hope to a child on the starting line of a race they never signed up for. And that, friends, is a story worth telling.

    The Lawfare Podcast
    Lawfare Archive: President-elect Trump's National Security Appointments

    The Lawfare Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 68:32


    From November 16, 2024: Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Senior Editors Scott Anderson, Alan Rozenshtein, and Quinta Jurecic and Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection Mary McCord about Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet and senior-level administration positions, including Matt Gaetz as attorney general and Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, the possibility of Trump using the recess appointment power, and more.Editor's note: During a discussion of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s nomination to head the Department of Health and Human Services, we mentioned a 2019 outbreak of measles in Polynesia. The outbreak took place in Samoa, not American Samoa as we mistakenly stated.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ralph Nader Radio Hour
    Burned By Billionaires/What's Spiking Your Electric Bill?

    Ralph Nader Radio Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 108:24


    Ralph once again welcomes Chuck Collins, heir to the Oscar Meyer fortune and one of the founders of Patriotic Millionaires, to discuss his agenda for reform outlined in his new book BURNED BY BILLIONAIRES: How Concentrated Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet. Then Sarah Moskowitz, Executive Director of the Citizens Utility Board of Illinois (CUB), joins us to tell us how to fight back against AI data centers that are spiking your electric bills.Chuck Collins directs the Charity Reform Initiative at the Institute for Policy Studies, where he also co-edits Inequality.org. He co-founded the Patriotic Millionaires and United for a Fair Economy, and he is the author of Born on Third Base and The Wealth Hoarders: How Billionaires Pay Millions to Hide Trillions. His new book is Burned by Billionaires: How Concentrated Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet.There's a number of examples of how we could create a decency floor that many societies have (including, obviously, Canada) that you can't fall below those levels. Same with education, access to education. These are universal opportunity programs that good societies maintain. You raise the floor and you create a level playing field. But the reality is we're not going to get any of those if we don't address this concentration of wealth and power, which is essentially blocking us from moving toward these reforms we're talking about.Chuck CollinsSarah Moskowitz is Executive Director of the Citizens Utility Board, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group with the mission to fight for the rights of customers of investor-owned electric, gas and telecom utilities across Illinois.That's part of what we're really proud of here at CUB Illinois is that you can reach a human. You might have to leave a message, but we will call you back and answer your questions and then talk through what's really going on.Sarah MoskowitzA lot of our work at CUB is just helping people connect the dots behind the policies that are resulting in these really high bills. It's shrouded in mystery and it's dry. It's boring. You don't want to think about it after you've been working all day. And that's why we're here—to keep tabs on all that stuff and help illuminate that for folks…And it's a moving target. Things are happening at the state level. Things are happening at the federal level. And so when you're looking at your bill, it's a culmination of a whole spectrum of jurisdictions and a whole spectrum of regulators making decisions, each having an impact on what you pay every month in a different way. And it's quite overwhelming.Sarah MoskowitzMore Show Notes:CUB ProjectUtility Consumers Action NetworkCub Model Law Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

    Macro n Cheese
    Ep 358 - Now Is the Time of Monsters: Gramsci on Counterrevolution with Vijay Prashad

    Macro n Cheese

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 67:33 Transcription Available


    Historian and journalist Vijay Prashad talks with Steve about why Antonio Gramsci still matters. Listeners to this podcast know that we have a pretty good grasp of the monetary system. But we're constantly working to expand our understanding of the systemic underpinnings of real power. How else will we be able to seize it? For help, we turn to Gramsci. According to Vijay, Gramsci was doing class forensics. His core puzzle was brutal and practical: why did big chunks of Italy's working-class bail on their own unions and parties and drift into fascism? That's the real origin story of “cultural hegemony,” “common sense,” and the whole Gramscian toolbox: figuring out how consent gets manufactured and how counterrevolution recruits. Vijay takes us through Gramsci's political development and his imprisonment under Mussolini, where he wrote his seminal Prison Notebooks. Then they get into Gramsci's key concepts: hegemony (borrowed from Lenin and, per Vijay, more than a “culture theory”), the necessity of a Leninist-type party as the modern Prince, and the need to build alliances to create working-class leadership over society. After taking a hard look at the left in the US, Steve and Vijay discuss the limits of electoral politics and the missing infrastructure for a serious battle of ideas. It's a wide-ranging conversation about class power, organizing, and what it actually takes to change how people understand the world they're living in. Vijay Prashad is the Executive Director of the Tricontinental Institute for Social Research. He is a historian, journalist, and author of forty books, including Washington Bullets: A History of the CIA, Coups, and Assassination; Red Star over the Third World; and The Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third World. thetricontinental.org @vijayprashad on X

    Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
    Youth Mental Health Summit: Sparking Solutions Together

    Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 58:02


    On November 7, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, will host The Asian American Foundation's (TAAF) first-ever AAPI Youth Mental Health Summit. Under the theme “Sparking Solutions Together,” the summit will convene hundreds of experts, advocates, funders, and business executives to address the urgent and often overlooked mental health challenges facing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth. From 2018 through 2022, suicide was the leading cause of death among Asian Americans aged 15–24, and the second leading cause of death among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Yet despite being deeply impacted by the nation's mental health crisis, AAPI youth remain largely invisible in the national mental health conversation, and the data needed to understand their mental health is scarce at best. To fill the gap, TAAF released "Beyond the Surface" in December 2024, the most comprehensive study to date on AAPI youth mental health, which revealed: Nearly 1 in 2 AAPI youth screen positive for moderate depression; 1 in 3 have planned or attempted suicide; Stigma, family pressure, and silence keep many from seeking help; Only 53 percent feel comfortable talking with their parents; Just 1 in 4 have accessed formal care; and 46 percent have never seen a mental health provider. Building on these findings, the November 7 summit will bring together leading experts to spark dialogue on breaking stigma, closing gaps in care, and exploring how community partners and technology are reshaping the ways young people seek and receive support.  Join us online to hear from: Midori Francis, Actor, "Grey's Anatomy" Ryan Alexander Holmes Owin Pierson, Creator and Mental Health Advocate Lisa Ling, Journalist Noopur Agarwal, VP of Social Impact, MTV Norman Chen, CEO, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) Philip Yun, Co-President and Co-CEO, Commonwealth Club World Affairs Rushika Fernandopulle, MD, Practicing Physician; Co-Founder and Former CEO, Iora Health; TAAF Board Member Juliana Chen, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Cartwheel Perry Chen,Director of Programs and Partnerships, Behavioral Health at Blue Shield of California Rachel Miller, Founder & CEO, Closegap Meena Srinivasan, Founding Executive Director, Transformative Educational Leadership Ayesha Meer, Executive Director, Asian Mental Health Collective Henry Ha, Program Director, Community Youth Center of San Francisco Anne Saw, PhD, HOPE Program Reid Bowman, MPH, CHES, Outreach & Program Manager, UCA Waves Rupesh Shah, COO of Crisis Text Line Tone Va'i, LCSW, Clinician, Samoan Community Development Center Amy Grace Lam, PhD, Chief Program Strategist, Korean Community Center of East Bay Christine Yang, ASW, Korean Community Center of East Bay Christina Yu, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor, Korean Community Center of East Bay William Tsai, PhD, Associate Professor, New York University Cindy H. Liu, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, BOBA Project, Harvard Medical School Tiffany Yip, Professor of Psychology, Fordham University Quynh Nguyen, TALA (Thriving AANHPI Leadership Accelerator) Fellow   This program is presented by The Asian American Foundation and Commonwealth Club World Affairs.   For full program, please visit:  https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/archive/video/youth-mental-health-summit-sparking-solutions-together Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Max & Murphy
    New York City's Shifting Short-Term Rental Market, with Christian Klossner

    Max & Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 71:26


    Christian Klossner, Executive Director of New York City's Office of Special Enforcement, joined the show to discuss the shifting legal and regulatory landscape around Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms, and his office's education and enforcement work as New York City has sought to eradicate tens of thousands of illegal short-term rental listings while allowing a legal market to flourish. (Ep 554)

    The Talk of the Town
    Talk of the Town December 11, 2025

    The Talk of the Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 42:03 Transcription Available


    President of the West Virginia Gas & Oil Association on the furture demand of natural gas. Terry Vance, Veterans Relationship Coordinator with Valley Health Care and Executive Director of the Forgotten Flag Foundation; Chris Staud, Forgotten Flag Foundation Founder on Wreaths Across America Day this Saturday B.C. Taylor Three decades since B.E. Taylor's original “Christmas” album was released, his family and friends will gather to celebrate the season and his legacy.“Feel the Love: A Taylor Family Christmas” will bring Taylor's iconic renditions of classic Christmas tunes to the MET in Morgantown December.18

    Conversations with Christians Engaged
    Persecution, Courage & Standing for Truth – The Jason McGuire Story

    Conversations with Christians Engaged

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 37:00


    This episode is part of our series with our parent ministry, Family Policy Alliance — Building a Movement for America (FPA) — highlighting leaders who are shaping the landscape of faith, freedom, and family across the nation.This week on Conversations with Christians Engaged, host Ben Quine sits down with Jason J. McGuire, Executive Director of New York Families Foundation and New York Families Action, for a powerful and deeply moving conversation about courage, conviction, and the rising challenge of lawfare in America.Jason shares: ▪️ His journey from pastoral ministry into public policy ▪️ How God awakened his calling to bring biblical truth into government ▪️ The shocking seven-year state investigation that targeted him and his ministry ▪️ What he learned spiritually while enduring eight weekends in jail ▪️ Why persecution is increasing—and how Christians must respond with faith, not fear ▪️ How believers can defend religious liberty and stand for righteousness with courage ▪️ Jason's testimony is both a wake-up call and a source of hope for every believer committed to living boldly for Christ in today's culture.

    Climate One
    Jonathan Foley: 2025 Schneider Award Winner

    Climate One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 61:16


    Project Drawdown is the world's leading science-based guide to climate solutions. According to Jonathan Foley, Project Drawdown's Executive Director, they aim to be the Consumer Reports for climate change. “We synthesize every paper ever written in science, engineering, technical, economic literature, all the data, and bring it together and say, ‘Hey, does this actually work? And if so, how much would it cost? And how long would we have to wait for it?'”  Foley is not just an expert on the intricacies of hundreds of potential climate solutions; he's also the winner of the 2025 Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Science Communication, and an expert at explaining complex ideas in easily digestible terms. As he said on a past Climate One episode, “The great news about addressing climate change is we also build a better world in the process. Imagine going to the doctor and they're like, ‘Wow, you're really sick and I'm gonna give you this medicine, and its side effects are, you're gonna feel better.' Climate solutions are like that.” Episode Guests: Jonathan Foley, Executive Director, Project Drawdown Eliza Nemser, Executive Director, Climate Changemakers Highlights: 00:00 Intro 02:11 Jonathan Foley on Stephen Schneider 06:33 Jonathan Foley on balancing science and communication 13:09 Jonathan Foley on Project Drawdown 20:08 Jonathan Foley on less effective climate solutions 23:27 Jonathan Foley on the food industries effect on climate 26:22 Jonathan Foley on being attacked for speaking out about beef 34:20 Jonathan Foley on the need to stop doing “stupid” stuff 40:31 Greg Dalton on meeting Stephen Schneider 41:25 Greg Dalton on creating the Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Science Communication 45:52 Greg Dalton on Stephen Schneider's legacy 47:14 Eliza Nemser on her journey to climate activism 49:12 Eliza Nemser on effective volunteerism  53:23 Eliza Nemser on finding your place in climate action 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. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Drew Mariani Show
    Euthanasisa Bill and Immigration Reform

    The Drew Mariani Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 49:11


    Hour 1 for 12/11/25 Robert Gilligan, Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois joins Drew to discuss the assisted suicide bill in Illinois (1:00). Then, Michael Scaperlanda joins Drew to cover immigration reform (17:05). Topics/calls: Trump isn't the first to deport (25:20), Green card (26:36), sanctions (31:55), E-Verify (34:48), pathway to citizenship (41:02), and we should follow the laws on the books (42:58). Links: ilcatholic.org 312-814-2121 to call the Governor's office https://firstthings.com/now-is-the-time-to-fix-immigration/ https://law.ou.edu/faculty-and-staff/michael-a-scaperlanda

    Woman's Hour
    SEND, Race Across the World, Toxic masculinity

    Woman's Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 56:16


    The Government has announced a £3 billion investment to create around 50,000 new specialised places for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The aim is to speed up support for families and improve provision in both mainstream schools and bespoke facilities. To discuss what that means in practice, Anita Rani is joined by the BBC's Education Correspondent Vanessa Clarke and Sharon Smith, co-director of Special Needs Jungle, a parent-led UK website and resource hub providing news, information, and advocacy for families with children with special educational needs.One of the unexpected stars of this year's Celebrity Race Across The World has been Anita's Dad, Bal, with many people commenting on their touching father/ daughter relationship. Since reaching the finish line, he's now discovered his wanderlust and Anita catches up with him on a Christmas cruise to look back at their time travelling together. The Government's long-delayed strategy to tackle violence against women and girls is set to be unveiled next week. According to the Movember Foundation, two-thirds of young men regularly engage with masculinity influencers online. A new campaign, Same Side, launched today by UN Women UK, is aiming to counter that with the help of some leading sports stars. One is the former Manchester City and QPR defender Nedum Onuoha. He joins Anita along with Tabitha Morton, Executive Director of UN Women UK.Have you already overindulged at a few parties? Could you imagine getting though the festive season without booze? Well Laura Antonia Jordan hasn't had a drink, or even a mildly tipsy Christmas, for 10 years now. A journalist, she's written about navigating the festive season completely sober after years of living by, as she calls it 'the doctrine of hedonism'. She tells Anita why the cultural pressure can be tough, but dry December does not have to be boring.Boudoir photography, stripping down into lingerie and posing for a photographer may sound like something from the world of supermodels and glossy magazines, but there are lots of women from all walks of life who are choosing to pay for professional intimate photos, as gifts for partners, or just to feel good about themselves. Joining Anita to discuss this increasingly popular world are boudoir photographer Laura Slater and Joley Gordon, who booked herself a session two years ago and has never looked back. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Andrea Kidd

    The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
    2346 - Strategies for Sustainable High Performance in Business Leadership with Stagnation Intelligence Agency's Todd Hagopian

    The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 19:45


    Harnessing the Hypomanic Advantage: Leadership Insights from Todd HagopianIn this episode, host Josh Elledge speaks with Todd Hagopian, Executive Director of the Stagnation Intelligence Agency and author of The Unfair Advantage: Weaponizing the Hypomanic Toolbox. Todd shares his remarkable journey—from spending 15 years undiagnosed with bipolar disorder to engineering a systematic way to harness the productive power of hypomania without the chaos. This conversation explores how neurodiverse traits can be transformed into high-performance leadership tools, offering powerful strategies for productivity, innovation, prioritization, and sustainable success.How Neurodiverse Leadership Becomes a Strategic SuperpowerTodd Hagopian explains how the high energy, creativity, and intensity associated with hypomania can be intentionally structured into repeatable systems. Instead of treating hypomanic tendencies as weaknesses, he shows how leaders can channel them into strengths through tools such as grandiose goal-setting, which pushes individuals and teams to stretch beyond conventional limits. He emphasizes that ambition—when properly focused—creates momentum, inspires others, and unlocks levels of performance that incremental planning simply cannot achieve.Another major insight Todd shares is the 80/20 Matrix, a ruthless prioritization method that identifies the 4% of activities generating 64% of results. By doubling down on the most profitable customer-product combinations and eliminating or outsourcing low-value work, leaders remove complexity—the biggest enemy of profitability. This same philosophy underpins the Carolyn Method, where results are amplified not through more activity, but through sharper focus on the vital few actions that truly move the needle.Todd also discusses orthodoxy smashing, the practice of systematically challenging industry assumptions to uncover breakthrough opportunities. Paired with essential personal practices such as sleep discipline, medication management (when relevant), and eliminating alcohol, Todd shows that sustainable leadership requires both innovation and self-care. His message is clear: anyone—neurodiverse or not—can apply these systems to multiply productivity, improve decision-making, and build resilient success.About Todd HagopianTodd Hagopian is the Executive Director of the Stagnation Intelligence Agency, a leadership strategist, and the author of The Unfair Advantage: Weaponizing the Hypomanic Toolbox. He helps leaders harness structured productivity systems to maximize performance, prioritize effectively, and innovate with intention. Connect with Todd on LinkedIn or explore his work at Stagnation Assassin.About Stagnation AssassinStagnation Assassin (toddhagopian.com) provides leadership development frameworks based on Todd's hypomanic toolbox methodology. Through consulting, training, and productivity systems, Todd helps organizations simplify operations, enhance strategic focus, and unlock breakthrough innovation. His programs support neurodiverse and neurotypical leaders alike in building sustainable, high-performance habits.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeTodd Hagopian LinkedIn ProfileStagnation Assassin

    Chip Baker- The Success Chronicles
    The Success Chronicles #444- Jessica Cooper

    Chip Baker- The Success Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 14:59


    Jessica Cooper is a passionate community builder, speaker, and writer committed to making a difference wherever she is planted. As the Executive Director of the McGregor Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, she has found her purpose in promoting local business, launching creative initiatives, and building genuine relationships that drive growth and unity. #JessicaCooper #communitybuilder #speaker #writer #grateful #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

    Karl and Crew Mornings
    Inviting Jesus into our Day with Jim Cymbala and God's Light in the Midst of Darkness with Dr. Sam Storms

    Karl and Crew Mornings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 45:10 Transcription Available


    Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Five Christmas Promises.” We discussed how God gives us light in the darkness. We then had Jim Cymbala join us to encourage us to give God what we have today. Jim has been a Senior Pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York for more than 50 years. He is also the author of several books, including “Jesus Every Day: A 100-Day Devotional.” We also had Dr. Sam Storms join us to discuss how God’s light is more powerful than the darkness amid conflict. Dr. Storms is the Founder and President of Enjoying God Ministries and serves on the board of the Gospel Coalition. He is also the Executive Director of the Convergence Church Network. We also used the phone lines to hear freedom stories from our listeners. You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Jim Cymbala Interview [03:11] Dr. Sam Storms Interview [17:23] Call Segment [34:20] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
    Shekar Ramanathan, Executive Director, Digital Transformation, Atlantic Health

    Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 6:04


    This episode recorded live at the 10th Annual. Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Annual Meeting features Shekar Ramanathan, Executive Director, Digital Transformation, Atlantic Health. Shekar shares insights on how AI and digital tools are streamlining administrative processes, enhancing patient care, and driving innovation while balancing operational and financial constraints in health systems.

    BlockHash: Exploring the Blockchain
    Ep. 653 Open Frontier | Reform for Responsible Finance (feat. Erik Balsbaugh & Austin Campbell)

    BlockHash: Exploring the Blockchain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 47:16


    For episode 653 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Erik Balsbaugh, Executive Director of Open Frontier and Board Member Austin Campbell.Open Frontier is on a mission to promote responsible financial innovation while ensuring strong regulatory guardrails, countering Wall Street and big tech, and stopping bad actors. Finance is evolving, and progressive voices need a seat at the table.

    Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
    CLIMATE ONE: Jonathan Foley: 2025 Schneider Award Winner

    Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 60:46


    Project Drawdown is the world's leading science-based guide to climate solutions. According to Jonathan Foley, Project Drawdown's Executive Director, they aim to be the Consumer Reports for climate change. “We synthesize every paper ever written in science, engineering, technical, economic literature, all the data, and bring it together and say, ‘Hey, does this actually work? And if so, how much would it cost? And how long would we have to wait for it?'”  Foley is not just an expert on the intricacies of hundreds of potential climate solutions; he's also the winner of the 2025 Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Science Communication, and an expert at explaining complex ideas in easily digestible terms. As he said on a past Climate One episode, “The great news about addressing climate change is we also build a better world in the process. Imagine going to the doctor and they're like, ‘Wow, you're really sick and I'm gonna give you this medicine, and its side effects are, you're gonna feel better.' Climate solutions are like that.” Episode Guests: Jonathan Foley, Executive Director, Project Drawdown Eliza Nemser, Executive Director, Climate Changemakers Highlights: 00:00 Intro 02:11 Jonathan Foley on Stephen Schneider 06:33 Jonathan Foley on balancing science and communication 13:09 Jonathan Foley on Project Drawdown 20:08 Jonathan Foley on less effective climate solutions 23:27 Jonathan Foley on the food industries effect on climate 26:22 Jonathan Foley on being attacked for speaking out about beef 34:20 Jonathan Foley on the need to stop doing “stupid” stuff 40:31 Greg Dalton on meeting Stephen Schneider 41:25 Greg Dalton on creating the Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Science Communication 45:52 Greg Dalton on Stephen Schneider's legacy 47:14 Eliza Nemser on her journey to climate activism 49:12 Eliza Nemser on effective volunteerism  53:23 Eliza Nemser on finding your place in climate action ******* 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. Ad sales by ⁠Multitude⁠. Contact them for ad inquiries at ⁠multitude.productions/ads⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Growing Small Towns Show
    S5:E30 - Life by Design with Brooke Clay Taylor

    The Growing Small Towns Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 64:04


    Brooke Clay Taylor is a force. We are so excited to have her on the podcast because her story is so darn inspiring, and she's just a really cool human. In this episode, Brooke shares her journey from growing up in a small town, moving to the big city for college and work, moving back to a small town for entrepreneurship and love, and then becoming an entrepreneur, mother, and cancer survivor. This episode explores what it really looks like to design your life with intention, build community by being a "villager," and choose authenticity in both business and life. About Brooke: Brooke Clay Taylor has made a life of clearing hurdles, but she'd be the first to tell you she didn't jump a single one alone. Born into a farming family in Franklin, Ind., and raised on a ranch in Perkins, Okla., anyone reading the plot to date might've said Brooke's story was more Lifetime than real-life, more Hallmark than even half-believable. When a high school guidance counselor told Brooke her average grades and would-be first-generation college student status made her a better candidate for job training than higher education, Brooke leaped anyway. She landed with bachelor's and master's degrees and firm footing for a career in strategic communications. Her career, and later, love, took Brooke from Oklahoma City to Charlotte, Austin to Nashville. She left Music City for Payne County when the fairy tale proved fiction, trading the keys for a middle-Tennessee Craftsman to a red-dirt-speckled horse barn. With three figures in her bank account, Brooke jumped again: This time to launch Rural Gone Urban, a strategic communications business to support farmers, ranchers and agriculture clients worldwide with her digital prowess. She married Damon — a fellow Perkins kid and junior high crush come full circle — in a snow globe scene, and together, they made a home on the shores of Lake Tenkiller in Eastern Oklahoma. The next summer, they welcomed their daughter, Elsie, the same day Brooke was diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite extensive treatment and being declared cancer-free, it returned two years later. And it was angry. Whether in finding the courage to take the first step into a lecture hall she allegedly didn't belong or the infusion center to face another round of chemo, Brooke credits her support system for never letting her fall. She founded the Rural Gone Urban Foundation to help women jumping hurdles — the B students, the big dreamers, the start-overers, and especially the women in the ring with cancer — who don't have the support that has propelled her at every leap.  In this episode, we cover: Leaving big-city success to build something meaningful in a small town Receiving a cancer diagnosis the day her daughter was born Building a nonprofit as a vehicle for legacy, not just charity The quiet tension of being nationally respected but locally unseen Why pain comparison silences connection—and how to change it Links + Resources Mentioned: Rural Gone Urban website: https://ruralgoneurban.com/ Rural Gone Urban Foundation: https://ruralgoneurban.org/ Sponsor Spotlight: The Yellow Bird is a longtime favorite and friend of Growing Small Towns and our Executive Director, Rebecca. The Yellow Bird is a family-owned, all-natural skincare company committed to keeping things pure, simple, and safe. Their products are made with real ingredients you can pronounce (and actually read on the label), free from synthetic chemicals, and gentle enough for the whole family—especially anyone with allergies or sensitivities. Founded by Nicole, who grew up in a home that prioritized holistic living, The Yellow Bird was born from a simple truth: what we put on our skin matters. Their mission is to make effective, affordable skincare using minimal yet powerful ingredients like coconut oil and essential oils. You can shop their full line online, including on Amazon. Use https://www.theyellowbird.co/?ref=REBECCAUNDEM for a discount when you shop!  Want to get your business in front of our audience? Become a podcast sponsor! Each season, we feature a select group of Small Business Partners—brands that share our mission to celebrate small-town life and big ideas. With a 4–6% average Facebook engagement rate (well above the industry average), 2,600+ loyal followers, and 45,000 monthly content views, we have an amazing, highly engaged audience of people who can't wait to learn more about you. When we feature you, your story, and your product/service, it's like a friend's recommendation, because it is. Want to know more? Reach out to us at director@growingsmalltowns.org We want to hear from you! We really, really do, and if you'll let us, we'd love to feature your actual message. Some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're have two "participation dance" elements of the show:  "Small town humblebrags": Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  "Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges": Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Subscribe and Review The Growing Small Towns Show! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, please click on the images below for Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!

    Father On Purpose Podcast
    Ep. 233: How to Ask Questions That Draw Out Your Child's Heart

    Father On Purpose Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 49:02


    Ever walk away from a conversation and realize you did almost all the talking…again? As dads, we often think our "advice" is what will change our kids, when in reality, it might just be the questions we ask...or don't ask. In this episode, Kent and Lawson unpack why some men dominate every conversation, why others never ask anything deeper than small talk, and why a humble, curious dad is a great listener instead of a constant lecturer.   Kent tells the story of a simple question that completely disarmed him: "What kind of tension does that cause for you?" That one line forced him to search his own heart, not just react with an opinion. From there, the guys walk through why Jesus asked so many questions, how Proverbs 20:5 paints your child's heart like deep water, and what it looks like to draw it out instead of just "fixing" everything with quick advice.   You'll hear super practical examples of questions you can use this week with your kids, your wife, and even that talkative uncle at Christmas. Things like, "What was that like for you?", "Could you explain that to me a bit more?", and "What about that excites you or concerns you?" Plus, Kent shares his "clay on the wheel" analogy for shaping a conversation with your child using their words and their goals, not just yours.   If you've ever wondered why your kids don't open up, or you want to be a dad who talks less and understands more, this episode will help you step into holiday gatherings—and everyday moments at home—with a heart that is both curious and humble.   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nktheEfq93o   -----------------------------------------------------------------------   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 – Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining the Fatherhood Guard. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book: Don't Bench Yourself on Amazon   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.

    Dale Borglum with Healing At The Edge
    Ep. 131 - The Four Paths of Yoga

    Dale Borglum with Healing At The Edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 47:45


    Exploring embodiment and self-realization, RamDev takes listeners on a journey through the four paths of yoga: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jñāna Yoga, and Raja Yoga.This time on Healing at the Edge, RamDev discusses:Karma Yoga, holding both success and failure equally—offering everything to GodBhakti Yoga and dissolving the ego through devotion The obstacles of Bhakti: getting lost in emotions and secularismJñāna Yoga, the path of philosophical and contemplative mindsThe importance of allowing clarity and knowledge to serve compassionRaja Yoga, the path of meditation and disciplineLooking at crises as motivation for doing more practiceBlending yogic paths for the synthesis of head, heart, and mind The benefit of sticking to one path for a deeper experienceBecoming embodied in order to heal addiction and trauma How crucial it is to go beyond conceptual reality “Modern practitioners often blend these paths. Bhakti softens Jñāna's austerity, Karma Yoga grounds devotion and service, Raja Yoga provides stability and focus. The synthesis of head, heart, and mind is the integral yoga of our age.” –RamDev About Dale Borglum:RamDev Dale Borglum founded and directed the Hanuman Foundation Dying Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the first residential facility in the United States to support conscious dying. He has been the Executive Director of the Living/Dying Project in Santa Fe and since 1986 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the co­author with Ram Dass, Daniel Goleman and Dwarka Bonner of Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guidebook, Bantam Books and has taught meditation since 1974.RamDev offers lectures and workshops on the topics of meditation, healing, spiritual support for those with life ­threatening illness, and on caregiving as spiritual practice. He has a doctorate degree from Stanford University. RamDev's passion is the healing of our individual and collective fear of death so that we may be free.Learn more about RamDev's work via the Living/Dying Project and follow him on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Squash Radio
    Olympian Efforts w/The CEO of the World Squash Federation, William Louis Marie & the Executive Director of the US Squash Foundation, Ned Edwards

    Squash Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 59:59


    The CEO of the World Squash Federation, William Louis Marie, & the Executive Director of the US Squash Foundation, Ned Edwards, join Squash Radio to talk about the LA28 Olympics! What was different from past bids? Who is involved? What is currently being done? Additionally we discuss qualification, country jumping, refereeing, and the status of the Brisbane32.  Subscribe & share!  Squash Radio is brought to you by Sunrise Courts. Sunrise Courts, growing squash one court at a time: www.sunrise-courts.com  & Penfold Golf. Choose the brand that has stood the test of time. Penfold Golf since 1927: www.penfoldgolfusa.com

    Yinz Are Good
    Ep. 189 From DICK'S House of Sport Pittsburgh: Talking community spaces, opportunity, and generosity with Pittsburgh Hardball Academy's Nelson Cooper IV & DICK'S House of Sport's Kennedy Ward

    Yinz Are Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 41:54


    Yinz Are Good shares the *good* news going on out there and celebrates the good people who are making it happen: The people who are lifting others up, who are taking care of their neighbors, the people who are saying, “What can I do today to make our world a better place?”.Boy did we have fun with this episode…We (Tressa, Don, and videographer Michela Hall), got together with our friends and show sponsor, DICK'S Sporting Goods, to set up a recording session at DICK'S House of Sport Pittsburgh. While set up on the main floor of the store/community hub, Tressa chats with Pittsburgh Hardball Academy's Nelson Cooper IV about what's new with the org and their strong partnership with the DICK'S Foundation. As a reminder, Nelson and Pittsburgh Hardball Academy were featured in Episode 93and again in Episode 124. Nelson is the Co-founder and Executive Director of this youth advocacy organization that enriches the lives of underrepresented youth in the Greater Pittsburgh area via baseball and softball.And then! Tressa is joined by the delightful Kennedy Ward from DICK'S House of Sport - they talk about building community, about what makes House of Sport more than just a retail store, and about the support that the DICK'S Foundation provides to those dedicated to helping others thrive. Pittsburgh Hardball Academy: https://www.pittsburghhardball.org/IG: @pgh_hardballFacebook: @Pittsburgh Hardball AcademyDICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation DICK'S House of SportThis episode is brought to you by DICK'S Sporting Goods — your one-stop shop for holiday gifts that get everyone moving. From cozy winter gear to fan favorites for every Pittsburgh family — every holiday season starts at Dick's.—⁠https://www.yinzaregood.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW US on social media!Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠@yinzaregood⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠@YinzAreGood⁠⁠⁠Have a story of generosity or kindness to share with us? Want a Kindness Crate dropped off at your business or school? Email us at ⁠yinzaregood@gmail.com.

    Misconceptions
    58. It's No Longer Just Personal: When Pain Becomes A Mission

    Misconceptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 46:41


    Gila is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Yesh Tikva. Three years into her personal fertility journey she founded Yesh Tikva with the help of four incredible and dedicated women. She received her BA in psychology from Yeshiva University Stern College for Women and an MA in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Columbia University. Prior to assuming the position of Executive Director of Yesh Tikva, she worked for 8 years as a behavior therapist and parent educator working with children on the Autism spectrum.   CONNECT WITH DVORA ENTIN: Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast  

    Component Connection
    EP 161: TPI Embarks on Development of Two Industry Standards

    Component Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 16:48


    In this episode, Sean Shields, Director of Marketing for SBCA, is joined by Jay Jones, P.E., Executive Director of the Truss Plate Institute (TPI). They discuss two industry standards TPI has started to develop, and Jay provides insight into how they may impact the structural building component industry.

    Sandals Palmcast
    Episode 174 - Back to Jamaica Series: The Heart of the Mission — How the Sandals Foundation is Making Its Impact in Jamaica with Heidi Clarke

    Sandals Palmcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 10:03


    In today's episode of Back to Jamaica, Heidi Clarke, Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation, shares an inspiring look at how the Sandals Foundation continues to uplift Jamaica and support the communities that make the island so special. Guided by its mission to uplift Caribbean communities, she shares how the Foundation mobilized quickly after Hurricane Melissa, and continues to provide meaningful support where it's needed most.  Heidi also highlights the powerful role tourism plays in these efforts, with travelers making a meaningful impact through initiatives like Pack for a Purpose— a program where visitors can pack school supplies, books, and baby essentials that help children and classrooms thrive. With the help of strong global partners, local government collaboration, and visitors who care deeply about Jamaica, she is confident the island is already moving forward quickly and will emerge stronger than ever.

    The Drive with Jack
    *Meghan Ziehmer, Executive Director of the Greater Lansing Sports Authority

    The Drive with Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 14:00 Transcription Available


    Elmhurst CRC
    Daily Dose of the Word of God - John 4: 13-14

    Elmhurst CRC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 3:51 Transcription Available


    Justin Paul-Lawrence, Executive Director

    Mornings with Eric and Brigitte
    Inviting Jesus into our Day with Jim Cymbala and God's Light in the Midst of Darkness with Dr. Sam Storms

    Mornings with Eric and Brigitte

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 45:10 Transcription Available


    Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Five Christmas Promises.” We discussed how God gives us light in the darkness. We then had Jim Cymbala join us to encourage us to give God what we have today. Jim has been a Senior Pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York for more than 50 years. He is also the author of several books, including “Jesus Every Day: A 100-Day Devotional.” We also had Dr. Sam Storms join us to discuss how God’s light is more powerful than the darkness amid conflict. Dr. Storms is the Founder and President of Enjoying God Ministries and serves on the board of the Gospel Coalition. He is also the Executive Director of the Convergence Church Network. We also used the phone lines to hear freedom stories from our listeners. You can listen to the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Jim Cymbala Interview [03:11] Dr. Sam Storms Interview [17:23] Call Segment [34:20] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Smart Talk
    Beyond the Headlines: Political Transparency, the Economy & HIV Care in Pennsylvania

    Smart Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 44:39


    In this episode, we dive into three critical conversations shaping Pennsylvania’s political, economic, and public-health landscape. (00:00:00) First, Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA joins us to discuss her reporting on the use of taxpayer dollars for security upgrades at Governor Josh Shapiro’s private residence. She explains what her investigation uncovered, why the spending matters, and how it fits into larger questions of transparency and public trust. Then, we turn to national politics with Roger DuPuis of WVIA, who breaks down former President Trump’s recent visit to northeastern Pennsylvania and his messaging on the economy. Roger shares on-the-ground insights, voter reactions, and what this visit signals heading into the election season. (00:22:28) Finally, we shift to community health with Kirsten Burkhart, Executive Director of AIDS Resource and Founder & Executive Director of AR Health. Kirsten traces the organization’s evolution from its founding in 1988, providing compassionate support for individuals dying from AIDS in Lycoming County, to its current role as a comprehensive primary-care provider for people living with HIV and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. She highlights ongoing challenges, expanded services, and the life-saving work happening in Williamsport, State College, and beyond. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Community IT Innovators Nonprofit Technology Topics
    Nonprofit Cybersecurity for the Holidays with Matthew Eshleman

    Community IT Innovators Nonprofit Technology Topics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 20:08


    What scams are circulating and how can you protect yourself and your organization?Nonprofit Cybersecurity expert and Community IT CTO Matt Eshleman runs through common scams and new tactics that we are seeing at nonprofits and simple steps you and your staff can take at this time of year to be better protected.Takeaways on Nonprofit Cybersecurity for the HolidaysCommon scams“Your package couldn't be delivered” … this email tries to get you to click on a link or respond in some way, using social engineering/helpfulness/urgency to trick you into helping a colleague or sorting out a problem with a package. “The Executive Director needs to purchase holiday gift cards for staff” … a variation on the “gift card” scam oriented towards the end of the year, holiday parties, gifts for donors or volunteers.Pop-up “your computer has been compromised, call this number” scam … often the pop-up can't be closed (you should shut down and log back in, and alert someone on your actual IT help desk team.) New ScamsSpam bombs… followed by a helpful call from “the IT help desk” ... this scam will inundate your inbox with hundreds to thousands of spam email an hour. This scam tries to get the victim anxious at the spam attack and relieved when “the help desk” notices an increase in spam and reaches out to help. AI deep fake voice and video scams… growing in presence as the tools to create deepfakes become more available and affordable. Protections Against Holiday ScamsStay suspicious, particularly at the end of the day before a holiday break and the week before that break. Be particularly suspicious of in-bound calls and new contact information at any time of year, but particularly around the holidays. Do not give your log in credentials or other information to someone who called or texted you, claiming to be from IT or your bank. Review your incident response plan, particularly your phone tree, before the holidays. Make sure you know who to call to report a suspicion or problem, and make sure that your point of contact has a substitute for when they are out of the office for the holidays. Who is “on call”? Have strong cybersecurity already in place. Strong passwords, MFA requirements, physical MFA keys for staff who are particularly targeted like your Executive Director and CFO, staff training on the importance of cybersecurity to protect your organization – maybe even a quick training on holiday scams to watch out for … taking proactive steps will give you peace of mind during your holidays.Do not be tricked into using a work-around. Always use your established procedures. Do report something, using your incident response plan. If you did click on something suspicious at 5pm on a Friday, use your response plan to report it immediately to the person on call for your cybersecurity. Community IT seeks to provide trusted advice and guidelines for nonprofit cybersecurity safety around the holidays. If you have questions on cybersecurity assessments, staff training, incident response plans, or other cybersecurity topics, reach out and schedule a conversation or assessment with Matt. _______________________________Start a conversation :) Register to attend a webinar in real time, and find all past transcripts at https://communityit.com/webinars/ email Carolyn at cwoodard@communityit.com on LinkedIn Thanks for listening.

    Rich Zeoli
    Trump's Big Rally in Pennsylvania, SCOTUS Oral Argument, and A.I./Technology

    Rich Zeoli

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 187:58


    The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (12/10/2025): 3:05pm- Have technological advances over the last decade negatively impacted the mental health of young Americans? In an essay for the Free Press, Jonathan Haidt argues that Gen Z has lost its ability to focus, think critically, and often replaces meaningful relationships with simulations. If smartphones and apps have been psychologically damaging—what will the rise of artificial intelligence do? 3:15pm- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump held a roundtable discussion from the White House with several business leaders where he announced the launch of the Trump Gold Card: "The company can keep [employees] here, and they have a path to citizenship. Obviously, they have to be perfect people in America—and having passed the vetting, after 5 years, they'll be available to become citizens." 3:50pm- Is anyone answering the phones at the studio? Probably not. Plus, President Trump takes questions from the press. 4:05pm- While speaking from the White House, President Trump confirmed that the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. While speaking with Politico on Tuesday, Trump said that dictator Nicolas Maduro's “days are numbered” and would not rule out a ground invasion. 4:40pm- President Trump told Politico that his goal for Venezuela is to make sure its people are finally “treated well.” 4:45pm- Speaker Mike Johnson said he is “absolutely delighted that Jasmine Crockett is running for Senate in Texas” and that “it's one of the greatest things to happen to the Republican Party.” 4:50pm- Artificial intelligence is being used for strategic “price surging”—Matt has worthless knowledge and he's excited to share it. Plus, did the limited-edition holiday Coca Cola live up to expectations? It wasn't quite as “smooth” and “creamy” as Coke had promised. 5:05pm- Daniel Turner—Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap President Donald Trump's speech in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. Are the president's policies leading to lower energy prices? 5:30pm- Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath—Neuroscientist, Educator, & Best-Selling Author—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest essay for The Free Press, “We Gave Students Laptops and Took Away Their Brains.” Dr. Horvath responds to claims that “our children are less cognitively capable than we were at their age”—noting that “starting around the year 2000, something changed. For the first time in the history of standardized cognitive measurement, Generation Z is consistently scoring lower than their parents on many key measures of cognitive development—from literacy and numeracy to deep creativity and general IQ. And the early data from Generation Alpha (born after 2012) suggests the downturn isn't slowing—it's accelerating.” So, what's to blame? “The tools we are using.” He has conducted research and taught at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School. You can read the full article here: https://www.thefp.com/p/we-gave-students-laptops-and-took. And find Dr. Horvath's book, “The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids' Learning—And How To Help Them Thrive Again,” here: https://a.co/d/5jeoZwz. You can learn more here: lmeglobal.com. 6:05pm- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump held a rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania where he addressed American affordability challenges and the economy. During his speech he mocked former President Joe Biden and Rep. Ilhan Omar and noted that since his inauguration “we've created nearly 60,000 new Pennsylvania jobs, including 4,000 Pennsylvania manufacturing jobs.” 6:30pm- Carrie Severino—President of the Judicial Crisis Network (JCN) & Co-Author of the book, “Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in the National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Committee, a case involving limits on coordi ...

    Rich Zeoli
    Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath: “We Gave Students Laptops and Took Their Brains”

    Rich Zeoli

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 48:54


    The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- Daniel Turner—Founder and Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to recap President Donald Trump's speech in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. Are the president's policies leading to lower energy prices? 5:30pm- Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath—Neuroscientist, Educator, & Best-Selling Author—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest essay for The Free Press, “We Gave Students Laptops and Took Away Their Brains.” Dr. Horvath responds to claims that “our children are less cognitively capable than we were at their age”—noting that “starting around the year 2000, something changed. For the first time in the history of standardized cognitive measurement, Generation Z is consistently scoring lower than their parents on many key measures of cognitive development—from literacy and numeracy to deep creativity and general IQ. And the early data from Generation Alpha (born after 2012) suggests the downturn isn't slowing—it's accelerating.” So, what's to blame? “The tools we are using.” He has conducted research and taught at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School. You can read the full article here: https://www.thefp.com/p/we-gave-students-laptops-and-took. And find Dr. Horvath's book, “The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids' Learning—And How To Help Them Thrive Again,” here: https://a.co/d/5jeoZwz. You can learn more here: lmeglobal.com.

    The Mincing Rascals
    The Mincing Rascals 12.11.25: Budget drama, robot delivery, Madigan seeks pardon

    The Mincing Rascals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025


    The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room. The ‘kids table’ Rascals begin the podcast by breaking down the last drama surrounding the Chicago budget. Will there […]

    Black Woman Leading
    S8E8: Strengthening Your Leader Identity with BWL Alums

    Black Woman Leading

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 47:04


    In this episode, Laura hosts an alumni panel of Black Woman Leading alums from the  Early Career and Mid-Career Programs (LaKeisha Williams, Jabina Coleman, and Valerie Black) for an honest, reflective, and deeply affirming conversation about what it means to strengthen your leader identity as a Black woman. Each guest shares her personal journey, from the early narratives that shaped her understanding of leadership to the mindset shifts, breakthroughs, and heart work that helped her step into a more aligned, confident, and purpose-driven version of herself. The alums discuss how their perceptions of themselves as leaders have grown since participating in the Black Woman Leading® program, and how their sense of agency, confidence, and clarity have expanded.  Additionally, they discuss navigating boundaries to stay aligned with their values and the role of community in supporting them along their leadership journeys.   The conversation is rich with wisdom, lived experience, vulnerability, and community. It highlights the transformative power of intentional leadership development and the importance of spaces where Black women can be seen, supported, and celebrated.   Guest Bios: ::LaKeisha Williams LaKeisha Williams is a dedicated wife and mother, an insurance professional with over 11 years of experience, and a lifelong learner who holds multiple designations in both commercial and personal lines insurance. She is also a jewelry entrepreneur of more than five years, passionate about connecting with new people and building meaningful relationships through sales. Outside of work, LaKeisha loves to laugh, spend time with her family, explore new places, and create joyful experiences through travel with her husband. Whether in the corporate world or her growing business, she leads with heart, expertise, and a genuine love for helping others shine. Connect with LaKeisha on LinkedIn here.   ::Jabina Coleman Jabina Coleman, known nationally as The Lactation Therapist, is a reproductive psychotherapist, maternal health researcher, and Philadelphia's first Black non-nurse International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Trained first as a behavioral scientist at Penn State and later clinically as a Social Worker at the University of Pennsylvania, she has become one of the most compelling voices advancing Black maternal health equity, perinatal mental health, and community-centered lactation care. Her current doctoral training in Health Science at Thomas Jefferson University further deepens this work to bring evidence, rigor, and lived expertise into the rooms where systems, policy, and practice are shaped. Jabina is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Breastfeeding Awareness & Empowerment (BAE) Culture, a community-rooted, Black women–led health equity ecosystem builder that weaves reproductive justice, trauma-informed care, and perinatal mental health to support Black families, strengthen racially concordant care, and eliminate disparities in breastfeeding and maternal healthcare. She is also the Co-Founder of the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color within Postpartum Support International — a national collaborative that builds capacity, community, and equity in perinatal mental health care for BIPOC families. She currently serves as Chair of the Pennsylvania Breastfeeding Coalition, Adjunct Professor in Drexel's Human Lactation Program, and a health equity consultant with Temple University, where she was previously the Director of Health Equity, Training & Quality Improvement. As a mother of two, her personal lived experience has shaped and informed her professional lens, deepening her commitment to centering care that is grounded in humanity and dignity. Her signature call to action, "Everyone wants to hold the baby, who will hold the mother®?" has impacted national discourse, shifted culture, and catalyzed a new standard for accountability in Black maternal health. Connect with Jabina on LinkedIn here.  Follow her organization BAE on Instagram here.   ::Valerie Black Valerie Black-Turner serves as director of community partnerships for the Kansas Health Foundation and has been with KHF since 2002. Her responsibilities include building and maintaining trustworthy relationships with community organizations and agencies whose missions align with the Foundation's values and who serve communities impacted by racial and health inequities in Kansas.  Before becoming the director of community partnerships, Valerie held previous roles as KHF's community impact officer, senior community  organizer and information technology officer. Valerie received her bachelor's degree in business administration from Wichita State University with an emphasis in business management and received her Master of Divinity degree from Phillips Theological Seminary. She is a member of Dellrose United Methodist Church and serves as lead minister of worship and as Christian Education Coordinator.  Connect with Valerie on LinkedIn here   BWL Resources: Now enrolling for both the January  sessions of the Early Career and Mid-Career programs.  Learn more at https://blackwomanleading.com/programs-overview/ Full podcast episodes are now on Youtube.  Subscribe to the BWL channel today! Check out the BWL theme song here Check out the BWL line dance tutorial here Download the Black Woman Leading Career Journey Map - https://blackwomanleading.com/journey-map/   Credits: Learn about all Black Woman Leading® programs, resources, and events at www.blackwomanleading.com Learn more about our consulting work with organizations at https://knightsconsultinggroup.com/ Email Laura: info@knightsconsultinggroup.com Connect with Laura on LinkedIn Follow BWL on LinkedIn Instagram: @blackwomanleading Facebook: @blackwomanleading Youtube: @blackwomanleading  Podcast Music & Production: Marshall Knights  Graphics: Dara Adams Listen and follow the podcast on all major platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher iHeartRadio Audible Podbay  

    The Roundtable
    12/11/25 RT Panel

    The Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 86:57


    The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Publisher Emeritus of The Daily Freeman Ira Fusfeld, Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick, and Executive Director of The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York Nic Rangel.

    The Steve Gruber Show
    Chris Salcedo | Faith, Family, Freedom: The Latino Shift

    The Steve Gruber Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 11:00


    Chris Salcedo, author of The Rise of the Liberty-Loving Latino and Executive Director of the Conservative Hispanic Society, joins Steve to discuss the growing shift of Latino voters toward Donald Trump. They explore how the Democratic Party's narratives have pushed faith and family-oriented Latino communities away, while Trump's emphasis on patriotism, family values, and religious freedom resonates strongly with these voters. Salcedo also highlights the broader implications of this shift for the conservative movement and the future of American politics.

    The Clay Edwards Show
    THURSDAY - FULL SHOW (Ep #1,116)

    The Clay Edwards Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 79:33


    In this episode of The Clay Edwards Show on WYAB FM, host Clay Edwards kicks off with a lively intro montage highlighting life's chaos, cancel culture, and corruption in Jackson, Mississippi. Broadcasting from the Men's Health and Women's Wellness of Mississippi studios, Clay chats about the chilly weather, his impulse to buy a flamethrower (thanks to targeted ads), and upgrades to the show's 4K livestream cameras. He shares personal anecdotes on adapting to cold mornings, his truck woes, and excitement over fixed streetlights along I-20, I-55, and I-220 corridors—long plagued by copper theft in high-crime areas.   Clay dives into a juicy sports scandal: the firing of University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore over an alleged affair with a staffer (dubbed a "snow bunny"), including dramatic details of threats and a botched $30 million contract. He ties it to broader cultural critiques on infidelity, hip-hop influences, and societal issues, defending his "reality radio" style against accusations of overgeneralization.   In hour two, Clay interviews Brad White, Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). They discuss ongoing road projects like widening I-55 from Madison to Gluckstadt, new interchanges, litter cleanup challenges, work zone safety, and efforts to prevent copper theft with tamper-proof tech. Brad highlights legislative funding boosts, inmate litter programs, and the need for public patience amid construction for long-term infrastructure gains.   Tune in for unfiltered talk, local news, and calls to action on community responsibility. Sponsored by Mazda of Jackson, Men's Health of Mississippi, and more.

    The Clay Edwards Show
    From Dark Corridors to Bright Horizons: Clay Edwards Interviews MDOT's Brad White on Key Initiatives

    The Clay Edwards Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 37:42


    In the second hour of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards welcomes Brad White, Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), for an in-depth discussion on infrastructure challenges and progress. Sponsored by A-1 Gear and Auto, the interview covers work zone safety amid driver distractions like cell phones, with Brad emphasizing the need for patience as "every barrel represents progress" and sharing stories of MDOT workers injured or killed on the job. They delve into the long-standing issue of copper theft from interstate streetlights along I-20, I-55, and I-220 in Jackson's high-crime areas, noting how thieves have repeatedly stripped wiring, leaving dangerous dark stretches. Brad explains MDOT's solutions, including tamper-proof boxes with notifications, partnerships with law enforcement (like Capitol Police), and an ongoing study for advanced designs, potentially including solar options or elevated components, to protect taxpayer investments costing millions in repairs.   The conversation shifts to positive developments, such as record funding from the legislature enabling major projects: widening I-55 from Madison to Gluckstadt with a new Reunion interchange, expansions on Highway 98, I-20 in Warren County, and others like Highway 15 and Lakeland Drive. Brad highlights litter removal efforts, costing millions annually, and promotes MDOT's inmate litter program available to all counties and municipalities. He addresses listener questions on widening Highway 471 in Rankin County (under consideration) and the decline in visible inmate cleanups (due to local partnerships). Throughout, Brad praises legislative support under Governor Reeves, which has infused over $1 billion into capacity projects, reversing decades of underfunding to build safer, more efficient roads for economic growth and public safety. The segment underscores MDOT's role in Mississippi's future, blending critiques of societal issues like littering with optimism about ongoing transformations.  

    John Williams
    The Mincing Rascals 12.11.25: Budget drama, robot delivery, Madigan seeks pardon

    John Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025


    The Mincing Rascals this week are Jon Hansen of WGN Radio and Block Club Chicago, Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward, and multi-media journalist Brandon Pope, author of Brandon Pope's Screening Room. The ‘kids table’ Rascals begin the podcast by breaking down the last drama surrounding the Chicago budget. Will there […]

    Podcasts Bickley & Marotta
    Erik Moses, Fiesta Bowl Executive Director and CEO

    Podcasts Bickley & Marotta

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 10:53


    Erik talks about the possible Fiesta Bowl college football playoff semifinal matchups and the Rate Bowl.

    Fringe Radio Network
    Lynda Quirino: Paranormal Open Mic - Paranormal Heart

    Fringe Radio Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 61:37 Transcription Available


    Lynda Quirino has been in the paranormal field for 44 years, and has experienced unexplained phenomena all of her life. At 18 years of age, she began to investigate the paranormal while at Vanier college in her hometown of Montreal, and also during her years at McGill University. She continued to research and investigate on her own until relocating to the Toronto area in 1986. From 1986 to 1996, she continued to work primarily on her own, investigating local hauntings and paranormal issues until, in 1997, she became the Assistant Director of the Toronto Ghosts and Hauntings Research Society. Lynda left the TGHRS in 2003, and once again worked “freelance” in the field, concentrating on investigating and researching local cases. After giving a presentation on ghosts and hauntings at the local library in Georgina, Ontario, the town where she now resides, Lynda realized that the need for a paranormal team was very much needed. In 2012, she founded The Georgina Paranormal Society. Currently, Lynda is the Executive Director of the Georgina Paranormal Society, and appears on the television show “Paranormal Survivor” as one of its paranormal experts. She has appeared on many paranormal podcasts, radio, and local television shows, currently hosting a weekly cable lifestyle show “Georgina Life” in her now hometown of Georgina, Ontario, Canada. She is also the co-host of a weekly YouTube show entitled “Paranormally Speaking”, and has been featured in the book “I Want to Believe: An Investigators' Archive” by Jason Hewlett & Peter Renn. Lynda also lectures and gives presentations on the paranormal for various organizations throughout Canada.

    Talking New York Real Estate with Vince Rocco
    Why NYC is Defying a National Housing Slowdown

    Talking New York Real Estate with Vince Rocco

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 57:39


    While much of the nation faces a pronounced housing cool down—characterized by rising inventory, longer days on market, and waning buyer urgency—NYC continues to resist the trend. Its resilience stems from a combination of structural scarcity, international appeal, and the steady return of high-earning professionals who anchor demand in key neighborhoods. Limited new construction, especially in Manhattan and brownstone Brooklyn, keeps inventory tight even as other markets overflow.    At the same time, NYC's luxury and ultra-luxury segments remain persistent by global investors seeking stability, safe-haven assets, and long-term value. Add in a strong local job market, continued corporate relocations, and a surge in all-cash buyers insulated from high mortgage rates, and the result is clear: while the rest of the country cools, New York's housing market continues to heat up on its own terms. Featuring Brown Harris Stevens' Executive Director, Jared Antin.    Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network.   Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-new-york-real-estate-with-vince-rocco/id1645541166   Connect with Vince Rocco: https://www.bhsusa.com/real-estate-agent/vince-rocco   Brown Harris Stevens is one of the largest privately owned real estate brokerages in the country, with more than 40 offices across four states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.   https://bhsusa.com/   #realestatebuyers #nycrealestate #realestate #vincerocco #TNYRE #theeverset #roadwaymoving #newyorkrealestate #nyc

    The Jefferson Exchange
    BASE of Southern Oregon receives grant from Oregon Cultural Trust

    The Jefferson Exchange

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 14:53


    Amy Lewin, Executive Director of the Oregon Cultural Trust, and Vance Beach, Executive Director of the Black Alliance & Social Empowerment, discuss the award.

    Invested In Climate
    Trust-Based Giving for Climate with Skyline Foundation & Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Ep #125

    Invested In Climate

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 41:04


    Philanthropy plays a uniquely critical role in climate action—it can fund the bold, early-stage, community-led, and systems-changing work that markets and governments too often overlook. And with the federal government cutting funding to a wide range of climate, energy and conservation efforts, philanthropy plays a more important role than ever before.That's why we're teaming up with the Skyline Foundation and their Climate Lead, Shereen D'Souza on a series of conversations on climate philanthropy.Over the coming episodes, we'll explore how philanthropy can accelerate climate solutions—not just by moving more money, but by moving it differently and to high impact topics and geographies. We'll talk to leaders who are rethinking power, reimagining partnerships, and reshaping the way resources flow.Today, we're starting with a conversation that sets the tone for the entire series: trust-based philanthropy. What does it look like to fund climate work in ways that are long-term, rooted in real relationships, and prioritize the expertise of grantee organizations? How can funders shift from control to collaboration, and what happens when they do?Shereen and I are joined by Shaady Salehi, Executive Director of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project. Shaady has been at the forefront of this movement, helping foundations transform their practices and support grantees with more transparency, humility, and flexibility. We talk about Shaady and Shereen's backgrounds in philanthropy, what trust-based philanthropy is and how it can help non-profit partners be more effective, why it's relevant to Skyline Foundation's approach and ways other donors can learn more. This series is one of several deep dive series we've created this year. Find the others on InvestedinClimate.com and reach out through the website if you'd like to partner on a deep dive series of your own. On today's episode, we cover:03:30 – Shadi's Background & Origins of Trust-Based Philanthropy05:34 – Shireen's Climate Journey & Work on the Paris Agreement08:38 – Inside the Skyline Foundation's Climate Program10:21 – The Role of Philanthropy vs. Markets in Climate12:20 – What Makes Skyline Different as a Climate Funder13:29 – What Is Trust-Based Philanthropy? Core Practices17:11 – Accountability & Critiques of Trust-Based Philanthropy19:20 – Power Dynamics & Mutual Accountability20:58 – Inside the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project23:12 – How Trust-Based Philanthropy Shows Up at Skyline25:35 – Why Trust-Based Philanthropy Is Critical for Climate Now27:55 – How Trust Builds Honesty & Problem-Solving29:32 – Shadi's Motivation & What's at Stake Systemically33:12 – Barriers to Trust-Based Climate Philanthropy34:21 – How Skyline Shares Control with Field Experts38:11 – Entry Points for Funders New to Trust-Based Philanthropy40:23 – Closing & Call to ActionResources MentionedSkyline FoundationTrust-Based Philanthropy ProjectThe Whitman Institute

    End Goals: LCMS Youth Ministry Podcast
    #154. Talking about War

    End Goals: LCMS Youth Ministry Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 55:03


    War is not a new topic, but it is one our young people may be asking about. In this episode, Mark and Julianna are joined by Rev. Dr. Joel Lehehbauer, the Executive Director of the Commission on Theology & Church Relations (CTCR) for the LCMS to give us a brief understanding of how we talk about war in the church.  Bio: Rev. Dr. Joel Lehenbauer is the Executive Director of the Commission on Theology & Church Relations (CTCR) for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. He has been on the executive staff of the CTCR since 1991, having previously served as pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hillsdale, Mich. (1985-1990). He is a frequent speaker at church-related conferences on a wide variety of theological topics, and has a special interest in current issues, challenges, and opportunities in areas involving the intersection between church and culture. Dr. Lehenbauer attended Valparaiso University, Concordia College, Ann Arbor (B.A.), and Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. (M.Div., STM, Ph.D.). He and his wife Hope live in Union, Mo. and have four grown children and five grandchildren.  Resources: YouthESource Website – youthesource.com  Commission on Theology and Church Relations Library - resources.lcms.org/reading-study/theology-and-church-relations-library Holy Resolve Bible Study from Concordia Publishing House - cph.org/holy-resolve-terror-war-today-downloadable End Goals is the podcast of LCMS Youth Ministry in the Office of National Mission. LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders.

    Halloweenies: A Freddy Krueger Podcast
    Bloodlines: The Evolution, Psychology, and Legacy of Gore in Horror Cinema

    Halloweenies: A Freddy Krueger Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 62:44


    Back in August, Bloody Disgusting moderated the panel BLOODLINES: The Evolution, Psychology, and Legacy of Gore in Horror Cinema at Midsummer Scream 2026 in Long Beach, CA. Presented by Storm King Comics, the panel covered the latex-heavy '80s to the slick effects of the 2000s to the raw brutality of Terrifier, pulling the thread on how gore isn't just for shock but a tool of expression, rebellion, and empathy. Guests included Greg Nicotero, executive producer of The Walking Dead franchise; Nick Castle, film director; and Sandy King Carpenter, founder of Storm King Comics. Shelby Novak of Scare You to Sleep and Michael Roffman, Executive Director of Business Development at Bloody Disgusting moderated the panel, which was recorded and being presented to you today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    I Have ADHD Podcast
    358 The Day I Hired a Frontal Lobe: How Paying for Help Pulled Me Out of ADHD Chaos

    I Have ADHD Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 60:39


    This week, Kristen chats with Bill, Creative & Executive Director of ArtPhilly, who is currently helping mastermind a city-wide arts festival for America's 250th birthday. He's smart, creative, high-capacity… and, like many ADHDers, he hit the limit of what his frontal lobe could juggle.And then? He hired help — aka he hired himself a frontal lobe.And everything changed.This interview is full of laughs, honesty, and so many “OMG SAME” moments.In this episode, Bill talks about:His ADHD story and how long he tried to push through on grit aloneThe stuckness and overwhelm that finally made him say, “Okay… I need an extra brain”What the hiring process was actually like — awkward, liberating, and so worth itWhy paying for help isn't indulgent — it's ADHD brain maintenanceHow getting support expanded his peace, confidence, and capacityThe big idea:If you've ever told yourself, “I should be able to do this myself,” Bill's story gives you the permission slip you've been waiting for. If you have money to spend, hiring help isn't a luxury — it's a way of outsourcing executive function so you can actually live the life you're trying to build.Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokGo to drinkag1.com/ihaveadhd, to unlock 7 gifts worth $126 during DecemberSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.