Podcasts about Executive director

Joining us this week is Sarah Tulien, Executive Director of the Creator Accountability Network, to talk about conflict, offense, scandal, and potential paths forward.http://www.creatoraccountabilitynetwork.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

This is the eighth lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey's Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics. What fundamental commitments lie beneath every argument—ours and others'? In this lesson, we explore the essential concept of presuppositions: the foundational beliefs that shape how people interpret reality. We begin by surveying a range of influential thinkers who challenge the notion of objective, neutral knowledge. Though differing in emphasis, each demonstrate that human understanding is always shaped by deeper frameworks: whether through paradigms that govern scientific inquiry, social structures that define reality, or systems of power that shape what is accepted as truth. Building on this recognition, we turn to Cornelius Van Til, who shows that beneath all such frameworks lie ultimate commitments—religious in nature—that govern how people interpret every aspect of life. This lesson equips you to uncover the presuppositions behind objections to the faith and to expose the necessity of the Christian worldview as the only foundation for truth, meaning, and rationality. 01:06 Understanding Presuppositions 04:02 Key Thinkers and Concepts 10:28 The Theological Foundations of Presuppositions 14:10 The Danger of Autonomy 16:51 The Demand for Consistency 21:56 Compassionate Engagement with Unbelievers 23:58 Summary and Conclusion  Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress, download supplemental resources, and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to more than two dozen more video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedforum.org/courses/def...   Camden Bucey (MDiv, PhD) is Executive Director of Reformed Forum and a minister of Hope Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Grayslake, Illinois. He is the author of Karl Rahner (Great Thinkers) and Lamentations, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: A 12-Week Study.   Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/    #apologetics #evangelism #presupp

In this episode of the Fitness + Technology Podcast, host Bryan O'Rourke sits down with Jeff Zwiefel, Executive Director of Longevity & Performance at Life Time. With over three decades of leadership in the health, fitness, and wellness industry, Jeff brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning, brand evolution, and operational excellence. As a key architect behind Life Time's transformation into a comprehensive healthy lifestyle company, Jeff shares his perspective on the future of wellness, the role of leadership in culture and innovation, and strategies for advancing health span and performance.  Tune in for a powerful conversation filled with insights from one of the industry's most influential leaders. One Powerful Quote: 25:57: “We have two lives, and the second one begins when we realize we only have one.” 4-10 Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed: 2:04: Bryan opens the conversation with an overview of Jeff's extensive background and career journey. 4:33: The discussion turns to market bifurcation, as Bryan asks Jeff about evolving consumer demands and value delivery. Jeff explains how Life Time has strategically scaled to meet these shifting dynamics. 8:46: Bryan and Jeff explore the role of customer personas and how these insights influence alignment across the entire organization. 11:54: Jeff highlights emerging trends in health and wellness and shares how Life Time is innovating to meet these demands through enhanced service offerings. 17:00: The conversation delves into biotechnology and its growing influence on extending health span and optimizing performance. 20:16: Jeff discusses how Life Time maintains a strong cultural foundation while operating at scale, emphasizing the importance of human connection in large organizations. 24:37: Jeff concludes with key takeaways and lasting insights for listeners, offering wisdom from his decades of leadership in the industry. Bullet List of Resources: https://jeffzwiefel.com/ https://www.lifetime.life/ https://hbr.org/2008/07/putting-the-service-profit-chain-to-work Guest Contact Information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffzwiefel/ https://x.com/JeffZwiefel https://www.bryankorourke.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankorourke/ http://www.fittechcouncil.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/bko61163

In this episode we break rules and have guests!  Dennis and Ben from the Father McKenna Center.  We review the fabulous results of the Top of the T-Shirt Campaign and reflect on the generosity engagement of our listeners. Then we answer emails from Jamie, Camille and Jon.  We discuss Jamie's portfolio experiments, bond allocations in a 403b, musing about changes in the reserve currency status of the US Dollar and transitioning issues.And THEN we our go through our weekly and monthly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional Links:Jamie's Portfolio Analyses:  https://testfol.io/?s=jusQGGadC9PBreathless Unedited AI-Bot Summary:What happens when a finance podcast community rallies around a worthy cause? Something extraordinary. In this special episode, we break our "no guests" rule to welcome Dennis D and Ben Hoffschneider from the Father McKenna Center, where they share the remarkable story behind our recent fundraising campaign.Dennis's journey will stop you in your tracks – from arriving at the center homeless after a 24-hour bus ride from Florida to eventually becoming its Executive Director. His powerful testimony shows how organizations like the McKenna Center transform lives daily. When our listener "Matthew63" stepped forward with a $15,000 matching challenge, none of us expected what would follow.The results left everyone speechless: $60,969.83 raised (yes, down to the penny) from approximately 100 donors across the country. This campaign now represents 4% of the center's annual budget and has become their leading donor source for the fiscal year. As we reflect on Theodore Roosevelt's famous "Man in the Arena" speech, it becomes clear who the true warriors are – those doing the daily work with limited resources to address homelessness and food insecurity.After our interview, we tackle several listener questions about portfolio construction. Jamie wonders about using VXX and SCO as bond replacements, Camille seeks guidance on holding treasury bonds in retirement accounts, and John asks about transitioning from target date funds to a more diversified approach. We close with our weekly portfolio review, noting gold's continued strong performance up 27.83% year-to-date.Want to support the Father McKenna Center's work? Register for their Walk for McKenna on September 27th or follow them on social media to see your donations in action. The t-shirts featuring our logo will be available mid-September – a small reminder of what we can accomplish together.Support the show

Strategy posted a record $10 billion in net income. Coinbase missed estimates and stock dropped. But analysts say both tell a deeper story about how crypto companies are adapting. It's earnings season in crypto—and the stories couldn't be more different. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) just posted $10 billion in net income, boosted by Bitcoin's price and new fair value accounting rules. But can the company keep this up? Coinbase missed Q2 estimates, sending its stock down. Yet Owen Lau of Oppenheimer says the long-term setup may be more bullish than the market thinks. In this double interview, Unchained's Steven Ehrlich sits down with: Lance Vitanza from TD Cowen to break down Strategy's accounting shift, capital markets evolution, and whether its growing BTC pile presents systemic risks Owen Lau from Oppenheimer to unpack Coinbase's earnings miss, how new bank partnerships may remake it as a TradFi infrastructure provider, and why Q3 may tell a different story Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Mantle FalconX Guests: Lance Vitanza, Lance Vitanza, Managing Director & Director of Equity Research at TD Cowen Owen Lau, Executive Director and Senior Analyst in the equity research department of Oppenheimer & Co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's my interview with Karen Alexander, one of the co-founders of XR Women, Consultant, & Executive Director of Academy of Immersive Arts & Sciences, that was conducted on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, CA. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia is taking on the teacher shortage and summer learning loss at the same time. Their summer and weekend programs give middle schoolers the opportunity to go beyond their classroom learning in a way that's fun and engaging, led by college students training to become teachers. Racquel Williams talks with Michelle Palmer, the Executive Director of Breakthrough's Philadelphia chapter; Najah Spruill, a former student who went on to train and then teach with Breakthrough; and Marissa Tice, a single mom of two children in the program. Then, on Shara in the City, we're treating ourselves to a little something sweet at Reading Terminal Market. Shara Dae Howard visits Sweet Nina's to learn about the local business and taste their wide array of banana pudding flavors. 00:00 Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia 22:05 Shara in the City: Sweet Nina's To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Born in the Great State of New Jersey, Dean Obeidallah's comedy comes in large part from his unique background of being the son of a Palestinian father and a Sicilian mother. Dean, an award winning comedian who was at one time a practicing attorney, co-starred on Comedy Central's “The Axis of Evil” Comedy TV special. He is the co-creator of Comedy Central.com's critically acclaimed Internet series “The Watch List” featuring a cast of all Middle Eastern-American comedians performing stand up and sketch comedy. Dean has appeared twice on ABC's “The View,” on the nationally syndicated TV series “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen” and was one of five comedians profiled in the recent one hour TV Special entitled: “Stand Up: Muslim-American Comics Come of Age” which aired in the US on PBS and internationally on BBC World and Al Jazeera.   Dean co-directed and co-produced the award winning documentary “The Muslims Are Coming!” featuring a tour of American-Muslim comedians performing free comedy shows across the heartland of America in the hopes of using comedy to foster understanding and dispel misconceptions about Muslims. The film also features special guest interviews with various well known people including: “The Daily Show's” Jon Stewart and Assif Mandvi, Russell Simmons, Soledad O'Brien and Ali Velshi, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow, comedians Lewis Black, David Cross, Lizz Winstead and Colin Quinn as well as Congressman Keith Ellison, and many more. The film is now available on Netfilx, iTunes and Amazon.   Dean co-created the comedy show “Stand up for Peace” along with Jewish comic Scott Blakeman which they perform at colleges across the country in support of peace in the Middle East and as a way of fostering understanding between Arab, Muslim and Jewish-Americans.   He is writes for MSNBC, CNN and The Daily Beast as well as other publications.   Dean is also the co-creator and co-producer of the New York Arab-American Comedy Festival .He is also proud to serve as the Executive Director of The Amman Stand up Comedy Festival – the first stand up comedy festival ever held in the Middle East Dean is proud to have received the first annual “Bill Hicks Spirit Award” for “thought provoking comedy” (named after the late comedian Bill Hicks) from the NY Underground Comedy Festival and the Hicks' Family.

Send us a textThe concept of dignity—the unwavering worth within each human being—lies at the heart of our religious traditions, political systems, and human interactions. But what does it mean to respect someone's dignity, especially when society has trained us to look away?In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Dr. Beth Sarah Wright, author of "DIGNITY: Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community", centered on James 3:18. They discuss human dignity and how genuine community emerges when we honor each person's inherent value. "Dignity isn't a moral imperative, nor is it a political imperative—it really is a human imperative," Dr. Wright explains. She unpacks how respect etymologically means "to look again," challenging us to see beyond our initial judgments to recognize the full humanity in others. Listen in for the full conversation.Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright is an Atlanta-based author, dynamic speaker, and strategic thought partner who inspires and drives transformation in communities, institutions, and individual lives—all while centering human dignity.As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Thrive With Dignity, LLC, Dr. Wright partners with organizations to build authentic, thriving communities. She works with a wide range of institutions—schools and universities, corporations, nonprofits, and faith communities—using her signature DIGNITY Lens©. This powerful framework, grounded in seven strategic pillars, helps organizations interrogate their practices, align with their core values, and embed human dignity into the very structures that shape daily life. More than a framework, the DIGNITY Lens© is both a leadership tool and an integrity compass—empowering communities to increase capacity, make meaningful progress, and change outcomes in sustainable ways.She is the author of seven influential books, covering topics from organizational integrity and adaptive leadership to depression, healing, and spiritual growth. Her book DIGNITY: Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community (2020), selected as the 2023 featured book of the year by the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES), along with its companion The DIGNITY Lens Workbook, offers a practical and transformative approach to leadership, strategic decision-making, and creative problem-solving. These resources have been used across sectors to conduct integrity audits and enhance alignment with mission and purpose.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

The Executive Director of Lutheran Family Service expands upon the Gospel-driven mercy work LFS carries out across several LCMS districts, from adoption, pregnancy counseling, mental health services, life advocacy in the public square, and crisis response for churches and schools. Also addressed is the recent confusion surrounding similarly named organizations targeted by the government and affirmed LFS's commitment to serving the Church without government funding.  The Rev. Max Phillips, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Bouton and Zion Lutheran Church in Ogden, IA, Executive Director of Lutheran Family Service, and CEO of Perry Lutheran Homes, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe for a special Free Text First Friday episode.  To learn more about Lutheran Family Service, visit lutheranfamilyservice.org. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

This episode recorded live at the Becker's Hospital Review 15th Annual Meeting features Matt Morton, Executive Director and Chief Information Security Officer, University of Chicago. He shares how his team is securing AI tools like Phoenix AI to support clinical research, discusses the cybersecurity staffing and resource challenges faced by academic medical centers, and emphasizes the importance of adaptability in leading through rapid technological change.

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"Go to whatwereallywant.show and follow us on your favorite podcast platform, to make sure you don't miss out on a single episode, including... Since walking through his own addictive struggle with alcohol, JOHN STEAKLEY has been using that experience to help hundreds of others walking through the same wilderness. John is the founder and Executive Director of Unbound Grace Ministries, a support & counseling ministry helping people who have found themselves trapped in unhealthy relationships with alcohol and other substances.  John talks about the importance of providing safe healing space by how we are vulnerable with our own struggles (pointing to our limp). He has also written a book, also titled Unbound Grace. He lives in Birmingham AL with his family.Episode 43 | John Steakley: You Point to Your Limp will be available Tuesday, August 5th!#johnsteakley #unboundgrace #addiction #recovery #grace #gospel #transformationSupport the showAwaken websiteRoots Retreat Men's IntensiveRoots Retreat Women's WorkshopAwaken Men & Women's support meeting info (including virtual)

Join host Dr. Arun Seraphin, Executive Director of the Emerging Technologies Institute, for a conversation with Nicholas Lanham, Director of Enterprise Platforms and Data at KAIROS Inc., and Charles Ott, Solutions Strategist and Vice President at Maximus. In this episode, Mr. Lanham and Mr. Ott discuss the upcoming NDIA/ETI Global Defense Hackathon, which is being held in conjunction with the NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition. Throughout the conversation, we cover what the purpose of the Global Defense Hackathon is, how a Hackathon works, and what sets the NDIA/ETI Global Defense Hackathon apart from traditional Hackathons. Additionally, we answer the question how we can transition Hackathon solutions into DOD acquisition processes.  To learn more and register for the NDIA/ETI Global Defense Hackathon, visit https://hackathon.ndia.org/Join us for the NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition on August 27-29 at the Washington D.C Convention Center. Registration is now open at ⁠https://www.ndiatechexpo.org⁠. This year, we will be joined by Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael and USD for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey as two of our engaging keynote speakers. The conference will also feature numerous breakout panels, government-industry speed dating, networking sessions, and a multi-day Hackathon.  Be sure to like and subscribe to stay up to date. Thank you for listening to another episode of Emerging Tech Horizons.⁠https://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI

In this Just the News special report, John Solomon tackles the grand conspiracy against President Donald Trump. Senator Ron Johnson unpacks the intricate web of political scandals that have shaped the recent landscape of American politics. From the Ukraine impeachment to the ongoing investigations into Hunter Biden and the alleged misconduct of various intelligence officials, Senator Johnson sheds light on the truths that have been obscured by the mainstream media. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney shares her insights on the evolving narrative, the role of intelligence agencies, and the potential for criminal charges against those involved in the alleged conspiracy. Finally, Mike Benz, the Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom Online, delves into the intricate web of the Russiagate conspiracy and its far-reaching implications on American society. Benz unravels the role of censorship in shaping the narrative around Russiagate and explore how this event has influenced the landscape of free speech in the United States.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Afrikaner activist and Executive Director of Lex Libertas, Ernst Roets, gives his firsthand account of the brutal genocide being waged against white farmers in South Africa. Roets says South Africa's government is complicit in land confiscations and this genocide, so Afrikaners have had to take matters into their own hands. Is there a future for whites in South Africa? Is America headed for a similar fate?

The Trump administration continues to advance the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary are leading the initiative. Dr. Makary joins the Rundown to discuss the dangers of energy drinks and gummies containing opioid-like substances, efforts to remove dyes and chemicals from the nation's food, and how the FDA plans to update America's dietary guidelines. He also addresses some of the controversies surrounding HHS Secretary Kennedy and the MAHA movement. Violent crime has made headlines across the country, fueling public concern even as national statistics show a steady decline. Former U.S. Attorney and Executive Director of Right On Crime Brett Tolman joins the Rundown to explain how stronger border enforcement and deporting criminal illegal immigrants have helped reduce crime and argues that empowering law enforcement can further drive down violence across the country. Plus, commentary from Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee Youth Council, CJ Pearson. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VA loans are faster, smarter, and more competitive than ever, so why are real estate pros still missing the mark? John Bell III, head of the VA Home Loan Program, joins us to drop major updates, debunk industry myths, and explain why VA buyers are winning in today's market. If you serve Veterans or want to dominate the real estate game in 2025, this episode is for you!   Key takeaways to listen for Why 2025 is the strongest year yet for VA Home Loan volume How the VA's digital platform is enabling agents to advocate for Veterans Ways the VA completes appraisals in under 7 business days Who qualifies for VA loans in 2025? Where to get the VA Home Loan Toolkit every pro should be using   Resources mentioned in this episode VA Home Loans Real Estate Professionals VA Home Loan Toolkit VA Home Loan Guidance on Natural Disasters Rebuilding Hope: How the VA Supports Veterans After Disasters – A Conversation with John Bell Navigating VA Loan Changes: Expert Insights from John Bell III What You Need To Know About VA Home Loans RIGHT NOW with John Bell III   Find direct support through the VA Loan Guaranty Service, whether you're a Veteran, agent, or lender. Submit a ticket via https://benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/contact.asp or call their toll-free line for fast, reliable answers.   About John Bell IIIJohn Bell III began serving as Executive Director of the Loan Guaranty Service on June 21, 2022. He is responsible for delivering VA Home Loan Benefits to his fellow Veterans. Mr. Bell has extensive mortgage industry experience, having served in leadership roles with nationwide lenders for over 20 years before starting his career with the VA in 2010. Mr. Bell's top priorities are ensuring that VA home loan benefits are the product of choice for Veterans and that Loan Guaranty is the VA program of choice for his 900 talented staff.   Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

Katie Keith is the founder of L.E.A.D. Rebellion and Executive Director for Global Chamber London, who helps senior women in business break through limitations, amplify their influence, and lead boldly.Through her Rebel Success Circle and transformational coaching using her CCR3 EQ Assessment tool, Katie guides female leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs to redefine leadership on their own terms, challenging outdated models that often hold women back.Now, Katie's transition after 25 years in the corporate world demonstrates how breaking the rules and refusing to color inside the lines can create authentic leadership impact.And while balancing her portfolio career across L.E.A.D. Rebellion, Global Chamber London, and consulting with global brands, she's creating a movement dedicated to helping women lead with limitless ambition, elevated vision, and daring action.Here's where to find more:LinkedIn personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-keithLinkedIn business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l-e-a-d-rebellion/?viewAsMemb…___________________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Today's podcast is titled “An Intimate Conversation with Jim Lehrer, Part Two.” Recorded in 2007, Dennis McCuistion, former Clinical Professor of Corporate Governance and Executive Director of the Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the University of Texas at Dallas, continues his interview with Jim Lehrer, anchor and executive editor of PBS’s The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.  Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe to get updates each week for the Free To Choose Media Podcast.

Michelle Heritage, Executive Director of the American Brain Foundation, discusses critical funding initiatives and efforts to advance brain health research. She highlights how the Big Beautiful Bill could impact the future of scientific discovery, particularly expressing concern for its effects on healthcare access in rural communities and among at-risk populations. Heritage emphasizes the importance of sustained investment in neuroscience and equitable research support.

Don't let the heat stop you from experiencing all that Pittsburgh has to offer this month! August is time for some of the city's most beloved food festivals, and there's also a music festival benefiting our immigrant and refugee communities. Plus, if you're trying to squeeze in one more vacation before summer's over, check out these quick day trips that are no more than two hours away from Pittsburgh. If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Pittsburgh community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of August in Pittsburgh, check out Hey Pittsburgh's take on what to do this month.  City Cast Pittsburgh's Guide to August is made possible by our awesome sponsors: Downtown Cleveland, Ohio Wines and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. If you enjoyed today's interview with Ohio Wine's Executive Director, Christy Eckstein, and Director of Agriculture, Brian Baldridge, learn more here. And City Cast Pittsburgh is also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Reach us at pittsburgh@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Amanda Blackwood is in for the Sheriff and she's talking about roads, infrastructure, and CEQA, the California Environmental Quality Act. She invites the Executive Director of Capital SouthEast Connector Joint Powers Authority, Derek Minnema, to the program to hear about this from a civil engineering perspective.

In this episode of Women of Color Rise, I speak with Angira Sceusi, Executive Director of redefinED atlanta, a nonprofit committed to ensuring every student in Atlanta can attend an excellent K-12 public school. Angira was named to the 2025 Atlanta 500, a list of the city's most powerful leaders, and selected for the 2026 class of Leadership Atlanta.   Angira shares her journey from being a behind-the-scenes introvert to stepping into the spotlight and embracing her role as the face of the organization. Here's what helped her:   Name the self-doubt. Even with advanced degrees and leadership experience, Angira realized she was holding herself back due to a quiet sense of imposter syndrome. She asked herself, “Why don't I want to be the face of this organization?” and uncovered the self-doubt beneath the surface. Use grounding mantras. To counter that doubt, Angira leans on a simple, powerful mantra: “I am enough. I am worthy.” She repeats it daily and whenever insecurity arises as a reminder of her value and strength. Redefine what leadership looks like. Angira noticed that we often idolize a certain kind of leader—someone loud, charismatic, preaching from the mountaintop. But that's not her style, and that's okay. She's a thoughtful, cerebral leader who needs time to reflect before responding. By embracing her authentic self, she realized she could lead powerfully as herself, not in spite of herself. Angira reminds us that leadership doesn't require becoming someone else. When we name our self-doubt, lean into our truth, and affirm our worth, we can show up with power—just as we are.   Thank you, Angira, for sharing your wisdom and your story. Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/episode-107-embrace-being-the-face-of-an-organization-as-an-introvert-with-angira-sceusi

Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let's step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let's get the good and the gold from today's guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.Travis West has been on a Sabbath journey since 2006. It has transformed his life in more ways than he can imagine or articulate. It has saved his marriage. It has literally saved his life. Travis is now a Sabbath evangelist. He wants nothing more than for everyone to experience the life-giving, delight-drenched, joy-blooming gift of Sabbath.Beyond being a pilgrim walking the Sabbath way, Travis is a husband to Mariah (since 2003), a son, a brother, an uncle, a friend, and a neighbor. He is also a Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, MI, and the author of four books.Travis also preaches regularly and speaks in churches, colleges, and organizations on a variety of topics, most notably on Sabbath and how to find the rest our souls long for.

Congressman Marlin Stutzman shares his insights on the recent developments surrounding the two-state solution and the U.S. State Department's stance. He discusses the implications of President Trump's diplomatic efforts, the importance of deregulation in Europe, and the need for transparency in food products, and also delves into the Equal Representation Act and its significance in addressing immigration issues. Will Hild, Executive Director of Consumers Research, shares insights on the implications of Microsoft's controversial decision to employ engineers from Communist China to maintain the Pentagon's computer systems. Finally, AMAC's Bobby Charles joins for his weekly segment, discussing the ongoing conspiracy narratives surrounding the Trump administration. Bobby discusses the implications of recent document releases, the historical context of political conspiracies, and the potential repercussions for key figures involved. This conversation delves into the integrity of our government and the importance of accountability in the political landscape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Logan Spiewak is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and the co‑founder and Executive Director of the Boots to Health Foundation, a nonprofit based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He also owns Boots to Health PA, LLC, a wellness studio founded in early 2022. As a Marine veteran, Logan experienced significant personal challenges after his discharge. He turned to physical fitness and mentorship, which became transformative in his recovery journey. This experience inspired him to launch Boots to Health, originally a fitness studio offering personalized training but evolving into a full-fledged nonprofit serving veterans and first responders. Boots to Health provides holistic wellness services at no cost to participants. Its offerings include fitness training, nutrition coaching, life coaching, spiritual counseling, and accountability support—such as daily messaging and weekly check-ins. The organization prioritizes veterans and first responders but is open to everyone in the community seeking physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Since its founding, Boots to Health has supported more than 150 veterans in South Central Pennsylvania, helping them overcome PTSD, addiction, and the challenges of reentering civilian life via a comprehensive care model. Logan continues to expand impact, exploring opportunities to employ program graduates and deepen community engagement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Burns guest hosts. He has a mixed bag of topics...1. NYPD says a note found on the gunman who killed 4 in a midtown Manhattan skyscraper blamed his actions on traumatic brain injuries caused by football and the inaction of the NFL, whose headquarters he sought. 2. The head of the National Security Agency (NSA) and the NSA's deputy director have been fired. The firings were described as abrupt and occurred after reports of pressure from right-wing activist Laura Loomer who had accused the officials of disloyalty. 3. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is rumored to be quitting his current post to run for office in Tennessee. 4. Immigration Czar Tom Homan gave out some very back of the napkin math on the people his goon squads are rounding up and disappearing from the country. 5. Trump told reporters he had a falling out with Jeffrey Epstein over underage spa workers at Mar a Lago being recruited into his sexual predator enterprise. Then, Max speaks with Elaine Godfrey who is a staff writer at The Atlantic. She covers national politics. Her latest reporting documents the kind of leadership, issue-advocacy and grit the modern Democratic party needs to survive the Second Age of Donald Trump – as typified by Texan Jasmine Crockett. Next, he interviews Zoë Towns who is the Executive Director at Forward Dot U-S, where she launched the criminal justice reform portfolio in 2017 - defining its advocacy, policy, research, and philanthropic agenda. In her years since, Zoë has overseen administrative, ballot, electoral, and legislative criminal justice reform campaigns in states across the country and at the federal level. And finally, Max chats with the National Affairs correspondent for The Nation - John Nichols about current news and all things in Trumpland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show, it was announced this morning that the Grizzlies will be playing in the NBA Europe Games this season against the Orlando Magic in London and Berlin. We'll discuss what this means for the Grizzlies international brand, not having the MLK Day game this season, if it's worth losing the MLK game this year to play overseas, Ja Morant and his international brand and more (3:45).Joe Tomek is the Executive Director of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He joins the show in-studio to talk about next week's FedEx Cup Playoff event in Memphis, the course being completely redone, what new activations and features they have for fans on the course and more (43:03).In honor of Luka Doncic's Men's Health Magazine cover, Jessica Benson joins the show in-studio to give us a list of iconic magazine covers. Will we remember this Luka cover in 5-10 years? Jessica goes through some of the best in pop culture and sports (1:18:00)

At least 89 children in Gaza have now lost their lives as a result of starvation. Rachel Cummings is Save the Children's humanitarian director in Gaza and she joins the show from Deir Al Balah in central Gaza.   Also on today's show: Yuli Novak, Executive Director, B'Tselem & Guy Shalev, Executive Director, Physicians for Human Rights; Donald Whitehead Jr., Executive Dir., National Coalition for the Homeless  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Kathryn interviews Laura Bullock, the Executive Director of Vigilant Hope. They discuss the organization's mission to empower the North and South Side community of Wilmington through grassroots initiatives and relational support. Laura shares insights on Christian Community Development, the importance of listening to community needs, and the impact of proximity in effective community work. They also reflect on their recent trip to Chicago, where they learned from the Lawndale Community Church and the significance of language and making people feel seen. The conversation emphasizes the power of community, mutual support, and the importance of taking small, actionable steps to make a big difference!00:00 Introduction to Vigilant Hope and Laura Bullock03:07 Understanding Christian Community Development05:48 The Impact of Proximity in Community Work09:00 Lessons from Lawndale Community Church11:47 The Importance of Listening and Relationship Building14:59 Language Matters: The Shift from Homeless to Unhoused17:46 The Power of Community and Mutual Support20:51 How to Get Involved with Vigilant HopeFollow me on Instagram:Kathryn @kathryn_benkoHeart + Sole @heartandsolepodcastSole Fitness @sole_fitnessSubscribe to our YouTube Channel and WATCH all episodes!Follow Laura on Instagram: @lifewithlaurabFollow Vigilant Hope and The Roastery on Instagram:@vigilanthope@vigilanthoperoastingGet involved or donate at Vigilant Hope HERE!Sign up for the Sole Online Training App!Use coupon code 'SOLE20' for 20% off your first month!!

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Join us for a look at where CreatingaFamily.org - and this podcast - began and where we are heading from here. We talk today with Dawn Davenport, the founding Executive Director of the organization, as she prepares to retire from Creating a Family.In this episode, we discuss:Tell us how and why you started Creating a Family. Why start a non-profit?The Complete Guide to International Adoption: The Step by Step Guide to Finding Your ChildDo any significant moments stand out from those early days of setting a path forward?Who were the hands-on folks behind the scenes in those early days?What were some of your hopes and dreams for this new venture when you started podcasting?What were some of your most memorable challenges?How has the world of podcasting changed in the 18 years since you launched this one?Were there one or two “big fish” you were excited to get?How have you seen the Creating a Family podcast impact the families we serve? The professionals?What are the most significant challenges you see facing our community of listeners / adoptive, foster, and kinship families in 2025? Do you have any lessons you'll take from this season of your life – as a professional and/or as a parent?What are you most excited about for the future of CreatingaFamily.org?Do you have any retirement plans? Support the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

We plug into the real world Matrix – the digital Wild West of surveillance capitalism that dominates this Age of Information. Behind it is the unholy alliance between Big Tech and Big Brother. Privacy is the first casualty and democracy dies with it. Our guide is Cindy Cohn, director of Electronic Frontier Foundation, with her decades of experience challenging digital authoritarianism. Featuring Cindy Cohn, the Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation since 2015, served as EFF's Legal Director as well as its General Counsel from 2000 to 2015. Among other honors, Ms. Cohn was named to The Non-Profit Times 2020 Power & Influence TOP 50 list, and in 2018, Forbes included Ms. Cohn as one of America's Top 50 Women in Tech. Resources ⁠Cindy Cohn – The Climate Fight is Digital⁠ | Bioneers 2024 Keynote ⁠Tools from Electronic Frontier Foundation⁠ Credits Executive Producer: Kenny Ausubel Written by: Kenny Ausubel Additional production and writing: Leo Hornak Senior Producer and Station Relations: Stephanie Welch Program Engineer and Music Supervisor: Emily Harris Producer: Teo Grossman Host and Consulting Producer: Neil Harvey This is an episode of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Visit the ⁠radio and podcast homepage⁠ to learn more.

Join Justin Bassi, Executive Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and former National Security Advisor to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss threats to international security, Australia's role in the Indo-Pacific, and opportunities for Canberra and Washington to work together to promote peace and prosperity. Viewing China's military and technological rise as Australia's top security threat, Bassi discusses the ambitions of the Chinese Communist Party leaders and how Australia and its allies can compete more effectively to counter CCP aggression and prevent a war with China. The US and Australia sharing a deep history since World War I, Bassi reflects on how more recent internal debates are playing out within Australia regarding Trump administration policies, how we can promote a positive agenda to advance our mutual interests, and his views on the future of AUKUS – the alliance between Australia, the US and the UK to strengthen defense and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. For more conversations from world leaders from key countries, subscribe to receive instant notification of the next episode.  ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Justin Bassi is the Executive Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. From 2015 to 2018, Bassi served as National Security Adviser to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, where he was responsible for security policy and operations, including counter terrorism, foreign interference, and cyberspace. He then served as the Cyber Intelligence Mission Manager at the Office of National Intelligence, and later as Chief of Staff to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women, Senator the Hon Marise Payne. Prior to this role, Bassi served as National Security Adviser to the Attorney-General. He spent over a decade in the Australian Public Service, including in the intelligence community and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.  

Lisa Steven never imagined her journey as a teen mom would lead to founding an award-winning nonprofit that transforms the lives of thousands of young mothers. Yet that's exactly what happened.With over 28 years leading Hope House Colorado (which now operates with a $4.7M annual budget AND two debt-free buildings), Lisa reveals how saying “yes” to telling her story reshaped her organization's future.You'll hear the behind-the-scenes of the 6-year journey to publish her book, A Place to Belong, the fundraising magic that made it happen (including a $25,000 gift from a longtime champion!), and how strategic PR efforts are opening doors for new partnerships, speaking engagements, and national expansion. Lisa and I also get transparent about the challenges of balancing leadership and creative work, imposter syndrome, the ripple effects of podcast interviews, and why hybrid publishing offers unexpected freedom.Resources & LinksLearn more about Hope House Colorado on their website and their podcast, Life (Re)viewed, and connect with Lisa Steven on LinkedIn. This show is brought to you by iDonate. Your donation page is leaking donors, and iDonate's new pop-up donation form is here to fix that. See it in action. Launch the interactive demo here and experience how a well-timed form captures donors in the moment they care most. Let's Connect! Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to build, grow, and sustain subscriptions for good. Want to book Dana as a speaker for your event? Click here!

Is it possible to end homelessness for veterans in your community? Megan Sievers is on a mission to make that vision a reality. In this episode of our series, Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself, Shay Roush sits down with Megan Sievers, Executive Director of Welcome Home, a Columbia, Missouri-based nonprofit dedicated to serving homeless veterans.  You may not realize that many who have given of themselves to serve our country face challenges that go unnoticed and deserve our attention. This conversation highlights how Welcome Home embodies this mission by supporting veterans in need.  Welcome Home began when Vietnam veterans, heartbroken by seeing their comrades die homeless, established a shelter in 1992 to provide a lifeline for veterans. Since then, this organization has evolved from offering basic shelter to comprehensive services like emergency housing, case management, and homelessness prevention, all rooted in a commitment to honor veterans' sacrifices. Megan shares powerful stories of transformed lives as Welcome Home addresses the complex issues veterans face, including PTSD, substance abuse, and isolation. Loving others well means bringing dignity and hope to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, because those who have served our country deserve our love and support in return. To learn how you can get involved in ending veteran homelessness, or to attend one of their upcoming events, visit welcomeveterans.org Connect with us & Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Website: withyouintheweeds.com Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds If you love listening to WYITW, would you please leave us a 5 star rating and a review? Your feedback helps us reach more people!

Read the full transcript here. Is AI that's both superintelligent and aligned even possible? Does increased intelligence necessarily entail decreased controllability? What's the difference between "safe" and "under control"? There seems to be a fundamental tension between autonomy and control, so is it conceivable that we could create superintelligent AIs that are both autonomous enough to do things that matter and also controllable enough for us to manage them? Is general intelligence needed for anything that matters? What kinds of regulations on AI might help to ensure a safe future? Should we stop working towards superintelligent AI completely? How hard would it be to implement a global ban on superintelligent AI development? What might good epistemic infrastructure look like? What's the right way to think about entropy? What kinds of questions are prediction markets best suited to answer? How can we move from having good predictions to making good decisions? Are we living in a simulation? Is it a good idea to make AI models open-source?Anthony Aguirre is the Executive Director of the Future of Life Institute, an NGO examining the implications of transformative technologies, particularly AI. He is also the Faggin Professor of the Physics of Information at UC Santa Cruz, where his research spans foundational physics to AI policy. Aguirre co-founded Metaculus, a platform leveraging collective intelligence to forecast science and technology developments, and the Foundational Questions Institute, supporting fundamental physics research. Aguirre did his PhD at Harvard University and Postdoctoral work as a member at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Learn more about him at his website, anthony-aguirre.com; follow him on X / Twitter at @anthonynaguirre, or email him at contact@futureoflife.org.Further readingKeep The Future HumanThe Future of Life Institute"Unification of observational entropy with maximum entropy principles" by Joseph Schindler, Philipp Strasberg, Niklas Galke, Andreas Winter, and Michael G. Jabbour StaffSpencer Greenberg — Host / DirectorJosh Castle — ProducerRyan Kessler — Audio EngineerUri Bram — FactotumWeAmplify — TranscriptionistsIgor Scaldini — Marketing ConsultantMusicBroke for FreeJosh WoodwardLee RosevereQuiet Music for Tiny Robotswowamusiczapsplat.comAffiliatesClearer ThinkingGuidedTrackMind EasePositlyUpLift[Read more]

Welcome back to The Birth Lounge Podcast—where we challenge the status quo, ask the questions the system hopes you won't, and take your family's health seriously (without fear-mongering or fluff). In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Kelly Ryerson, co-executive director of American ReGen and founder of Glyphosate Facts. With degrees from Dartmouth and Stanford, Kelly brings the heat and the receipts on one of the most important (and honestly, infuriating) topics in modern health: glyphosate. Yup, that's the same chemical in Roundup—the most widely used pesticide on Earth. And spoiler alert: it's likely in your pantry right now. We dive deep into: The truth about glyphosate's impact on your gut, your mental health, and your baby's long-term development How companies like Monsanto (now Bayer) are still running the show—and why we can't trust the system to keep us safe What you can do today to reduce your exposure (hello, water filters + better food choices) Why baby food is a big red flag (yes, even organic) What's actually happening on farms, and how regenerative practices can change the game This episode is part science, part scandal, and fully focused on helping you take back control of your health—because no one is coming to do that for you. If you've ever wondered what's actually in your food, how it's affecting your hormones, fertility, or your growing baby, or why the U.S. is behind other countries in banning toxic chemicals… This is your episode. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome & Why This Matters 01:46 The Hidden Dangers in Our Food 03:18 Meet Kelly Ryerson 03:58 Glyphosate 101 08:20 Why It's So Widely Used (and How It Got That Way) 21:53 The Health Fallout: Gut, Brain, and Beyond 34:27 How to Shop Smarter & Spot Safer Foods 37:58 What Other Countries Are Doing Right 44:37 Why Some Farmers Don't See the Problem 46:07 How Policy, Profit & Pesticides Are All Linked 47:47 Dead Soil = Dead Nutrition 49:28 The Rise of Regenerative Farming 51:06 Safer Options for Home & Garden 55:39 Baby Food Red Flags 58:20 What's Lurking in Juice, Wine & Beer 01:00:50 Nontoxic Yard Care (Your Pets Will Thank You) 01:04:31 Monsanto's Long Game of Deception 01:09:02 Government + Industry: Too Cozy? 01:15:47 Reclaiming Your Family's Health 01:17:59 Final Takeaways + Where to Start Listen now and take the first step toward safer choices, stronger advocacy, and raising a healthier generation. Guest Bio: Kelly Ryerson works at the intersection of agriculture and health. She regularly collaborates with regenerative farmers, scientists, policymakers and media to address agrochemical damage to our soil and bodies. Kelly is the co-Executive Director of American Regeneration and also founded the news site Glyphosate Facts. Kelly has contributed to numerous podcasts, publications, and documentaries including the recent award winning documentary Common Ground. She is an Ambassador for The Rodale Institute. Kelly has a BA from Dartmouth College, an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and completed training in integrative health coaching at Duke Integrative Medicine.  INSTAGRAM & SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on IG  Connect with HeHe on YouTube   Connect with Kelly on IG    BIRTH EDUCATION: Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!   Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!   LINKS MENTIONED: www.americanregeneration.org  www.glyphosatefacts.com  Connect with HRI Labs here Firehawk bio herbicide Pestie  

Critical thinking skills are important in an environment where misinformation flourishes. In this episode, Linda Elder joins us to explore strategies higher ed institutions can use to encourage the development of critical thinking skills to improve the quality of life for students and faculty.  Linda is an educational psychologist and a leading authority on critical thinking. She is the President of the Foundation for Critical Thinking and the Executive Director of the Center for Critical Thinking. Linda is the author or co-author of 6 books on critical thinking.  Her most recent book is Critical Thinking Therapy: For Happiness and Self-Actualization. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

RITM Interviews New Executive Director of Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, Bruce Radar

Jason talks with Jake Loesch, the Executive Director of the Citizen's League, about their program which brings together legislators from opposing parties and brings them to each other's districts to build relationships.

On today's show: 1. ATI Foundation website - ati-foundation.org   2. Advanced Technology International website - ati.org   3. ATI YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCP8flCeL-yEQC6R_oU01oiQ   4. ATI Foundation Instagram - instagram.com/ati.foundation   This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

Join host Zach Peterson as he sits down with David Schild, Executive Director of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA), fresh from their annual Washington D.C. meeting. Discover how the organization is advocating for critical legislation like H.R.3597, the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act, and why American PCB manufacturing dropped from 30% to just 4% of global production. Learn about the workforce challenges, private investment opportunities, and the strategic importance of domestic microelectronics manufacturing for everything from F-150s to F-35s.   This in-depth episode of the OnTrack Podcast unpacks the policy battles happening behind the scenes as PCBAA works to secure tax incentives and federal support for American PCB manufacturers. David shares insights from their recent congressional meetings, explains why major OEMs like RTX (Raytheon) are joining the fight, and discusses the organization's mission to educate lawmakers about the critical role circuit boards play in national security and commercial applications.  

Cleveland is repositioning its future as a dual waterfront city. Take a deep dive (pun intended!) as we reflect on the past, present, and future visions to transform our downtown into "Coastland".rnrnFor over a year, the local chapters of the American Institute of Architects, American Planning Association, American Society of Landscape Architects, and the Urban Land Institute (AIA, APA, ASLA and ULI) have collaborated on a topic of mutual interest and significance: our waterfronts and their connections to downtown. In summer 2025, multi-disciplinary professionals from these organizations hosted "From Cleveland to Coastland" featuring a 'design your own adventure' exploration of Cleveland's downtown, lakefront, and riverfront developments.rnrnPanelists from the Urban Land Institute, Greater Cleveland Partnership, and RDL Architects will discuss the results of the adventurers' collective experiences and expertise, offer insights on placemaking, architecture, and real estate development, and share impactful ways to transform connectivity between the shores and core.rnPanelists: Melanie Kortyka, Executive Director, Urban Land Institute Cleveland; Allison Lukacsy-Love, Managing Director, Major Projects, Greater Cleveland Partnership; Gregory Soltis, AICP, Senior Designer, RDL Architects; and moderated by Zaria Johnson, Reporter/Producer, Ideastream Public Media

Join guest host Michelle Smith, URMIA's Executive Director, as she interviews four of URMIA's newest staff members: Carrie Burnett, Project Specialist; Bowen Murphy, IT Manager; Ruth Rauluk, Resource Manager; and Adam Sieracki, Marketing Specialist. Tune in as Michelle interviews URMIA's four newest staffers about their journey with URMIA so far and what surprised them most about our association! Hear a little about their lives, how they came to work for URMIA, and their favorite thing about working for URMIA so far. Don't miss out on meeting some of the newest staff who help make URMIA so great! Show NotesURMIA StaffGuestsCarrie BurnettBowen MurphyRuth RaulukAdam SierackiGuest HostMichelle Smith, Executive DirectorConnect with URMIA & URMIA with your network-Share /Tag in Social Media @urmianetwork-Not a member? Join ->www.urmia.org/join-Email | contactus@urmia.org Give URMIA Matters a boost:-Give the podcast a 5 star rating-Share the podcast - click that button!-Follow on your podcast platform - don't miss an episode!Thanks for listening to URMIA Matters!

Alan Rozenshtein, Senior Editor and Research Director at Lawfare, sits down with Sezaneh Seymour, Vice President and head of regulatory risk and policy at Coalition and a former Senior Adviser on the National Security Council staff, and Brandon Wales, Vice President for cybersecurity strategy at SentinelOne and the former Executive Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), to discuss their new Lawfare Research Report, “Partners or Provocateurs? Private-Sector Involvement in Offensive Cyber Operations.”They talk about why, in the face of escalating cyber threats from state and criminal actors, U.S. officials are reevaluating the policy that currently reserves offensive cyber operations as a government-only function. Rather than endorsing a change, Seymour and Wales propose a structured framework to guide the policy debate. This framework is built on three key factors: first, defining the core policy objectives for involving the private sector; second, determining the appropriate scope of authorized activities, including what actions are permissible and who can be targeted; and third, addressing the complex legal and liability considerations, especially when operations cause harm to innocent third parties. They conclude by weighing the potential for private actors to augment U.S. capabilities against the significant risks of escalation and diplomatic fallout.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.

Love in the time of AI? Some people seeking romance or friendship are turning to AI chatbots to fulfill those desires, but could they surpass traditional human relationships? Those who say they can argue that AI can offer empathy and safety, and it's a solution for those left out of traditional dating. Those saying they can't argue that intimacy is complicated and cannot be replicated in code. Now we debate: Could Dating an AI Be Better Than Dating a Human?    Arguing Yes: Thao Ha, Associate Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University    Arguing No: Justin Garcia, Executive Director & Senior Scientist at the Kinsey Institute; Chief Scientific Advisor to Match.com   Nayeema Raza, Journalist and Host of "Smart Girl Dumb Questions", is the guest moderator.    Visit OpentoDebate.org to watch more insightful debates.   Take our podcast listener survey here: https://bit.ly/opentodebatesurvey  Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed on our curated weekly debates, dynamic live events, and educational initiatives.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIV isn’t over — it’s just been ignored. Black women account for a disproportionate number of new cases, the South is ground zero, and the stigma is still killing us. Roland Martin, Dr. Toyin Nwafor, Raheem DeVaughn, and frontline organizers break the silence on a public health crisis America refuses to face. In response to this staggering trend, Gilead Sciences has launched the Setting the P.A.C.E. initiative. The Prevention, Arts and Advocacy, Community, and Education program is a three-year, $12.6 million commitment aimed at expanding HIV prevention efforts in underserved communities. Dr. Toyin Nwafor, Executive Director of Gilead U.S. HIV Medical Affairs, and Raheem DeVaughn, an award-winning musician and partner in the Gilead Setting the P.A.C.E. initiative.

SPONSORS: 1) GROUND NEWS: Go to https://ground.news/julian for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to worldwide coverage through my link PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey WATCH MIKE BENZ ROUND 1 HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1DVx7tcKIg2716Bsrlw0jx?si=RZSlOd2hRjODshhsbST1uQ (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Mike Benz is a former official with the U.S. Department of State and current Executive Director of the Foundation For Freedom Online, is a free speech watchdog organization dedicated to restoring the promise of a free and open Internet. MIKE's LINKS: X: https://x.com/MikeBenzCyber WEBSITE: https://foundationforfreedomonline.com/ FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY INSTAGRAM (Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/juliandoreypodcast/ INSTAGRAM (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://twitter.com/julianddorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00:00 – Iran-Contra Origins, CIA Structure, Proprietaries, Halloween Massacre, Khashoggi 00:10:51 – Proxy War, Khashoggi '83 Pitch, USAID's Permanent Role, Southern Air, Epstein Ties 00:11:51 – Southern Air Fallout, Epstein-Wexner, Fake Passport, CIA Hunter Link, Maxine 1998 00:36:26 – Reagan's NGO Web, Taliban Opium, 100-Year War Funding, Afghan Opium Boom 00:46:50 – 3rd Reform Phase, USAID Dirty Work, Epstein Intel Link, Trump Iran-Contra Rise 00:54:41 – Epstein & CIA, Ed Meese Iraq, CIA Financiers, 16 Clinton Visits 01:03:09 – Epstein-Israel Deals, Bechtel-CIA, OPIC 01:10:24 – Trump, DFC & Ben Black, Rappaport Dossier, Bill Barr Cover-up, Columbia Intel 01:23:12 – Harvard Endowment Ops, Columbia CIA Merge, Sudan Ops, Harvard Hedge Fund 01:45:10 – Soviet Collapse = Soft Power, Covert Action, Union Street Ops, CIA Funds Teachers 01:54:35 – Schizophrenic Public, Internal Ops, Rise of Covert Society 02:03:48 – Breaking the Halo, Credibility Crisis, Zelensky Crackdowns, Control Functions 02:14:09 – Harvard 'De-Wokify', Netanyahu vs Soros, MAGA Structure 02:28:06 – Epstein Net Worth Spike, Saudi–Elon Twitter, Beyond Blackmail, Disclosure Paralysis02:44:38 – Mike's Work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef - https://www.instagram.com/joeydeef/ Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 323 - Mike Benz Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys are joined by the Steve Smith, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, to discuss a new law that lifts the ban on hunting on Sundays in the state.  Steve discusses the history of "blue laws", prior efforts to lift the Sunday hunting prohibition, the concerns of landowners and recreationistsand how they were addressed, how the agency will move forward with permitting Sunday hunting, how it will benefit hunters and wildlife, tresspassing in Pennsylvania, Dave and Nephi's different approaches to hunting antelope and elk, Steve's mountain, and so much more. It's not everyday that a several hundred year prohibition for hunters ends. It's worth celebrating! Tune in, and share this episode with your friends, family, colleagues, and enemies. 

As part of BYU-Idaho's Summer Session Devotional Recommendations, we're featuring “The Sunny Side of the Street” by Elder Quentin L. Cook, which was delivered on January 26, 2021. Elder Quentin L. Cook was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 6, 2007. Called as a General Authority in April 1996, Elder Cook served in the Second Quorum, the First Quorum, and the Presidency of the Seventy. He previously served in the Area Presidency in the Philippines, as President of the Pacific Islands and the North America Northwest Areas, and as Executive Director of the Missionary Department. At the time of his call to be a General Authority of the Church, he was vice chairman of Sutter Health System. He had previously served as president and chief executive officer of a California healthcare system. Prior to that, he was a business lawyer and managing partner of a San Francisco Bay Area law firm. He also served on the governing boards of a number of civic and business-related corporations. He is a native of Logan, Utah, and received a bachelor's degree in political science from Utah State University and a doctor of jurisprudence from Stanford University. He has served in the Church as a full-time missionary in the British Mission, bishop and stake president in the San Francisco California Stake, regional representative, and Area Authority in the North America West Area. He married Mary Gaddie on November 30, 1962. They are the parents of three children and are blessed with a growing number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.