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In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, you'll hear innovative ideas on financial literacy programs and leveraging technology for better customer service from Anne Tangen, President and CEO of BankFive.Tune in as we discuss: How to engage customers in learning about improving their credit The role of financial literacy in getting the right loan products in front of customers What BankFive is doing to improve its customer experience with thoughtfully designed branches How Tangen and her team have prioritized keeping a human touch in new self-serve technologies and how the investment has paid offAbout the guest:Anne P. Tangen joined BankFive in 2020 as its President and CEO. She has had a long and distinguished career in financial services, having served in various senior roles at Fidelity Investments, State Street Bank, and The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod. A respected leader in the industry, she sits on several high-profile boards, including the Massachusetts Bankers Association and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's First District's Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC), which advises the Fed on the local economy, lending conditions, and other issues. In addition, she has been featured in the Boston Business Journal, Banker & Tradesman, and Bloomberg Radio Boston, and as a speaker at the New England Bankers Annual Conference and Future Branches Boston. Anne is involved in various local nonprofits, including the Alden Pettengill Foundation Board of Argosy Collegiate Charter School in Fall River and the Savings Banks Employees Retirement Association (SBERA). She also serves on the Endowment Committee for the Fall River Historical Society.Helpful links: Webpage: About | BankFiveWebpage: Change Management Services | AbrigoBlog: How accountants can leverage technology to boost client financial literacy, loyalty
Congressman John Larson represents Connecticut's First District. Now in his thirteenth term, he sits on the influential House Ways and Means Committee—including the Subcommittee on Trade and the Social Security Subcommittee, where he serves as the Ranking Member. Join us for this important conversation about the attack on Social Security by Trump, Musk and DOGE. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel
The Nixon-Smiley Lady Mustangs traveled to Stockdale on March 21 to face the Stockdale Lady Brahmas in District play. Both teams entered the game with 0-2 records in the District. Still, Head Coach Ben Donahoe expressed a positive outlook for this match because the girls had productive practices throughout the week, particularly in hitting, evident on the field Friday night under the lights. The Lady Mustangs came out strong, collecting 15 hits with a batting record of 15 for 30, achieving a team batting average of .500 — by far their best hitting performance this year. Sophomore Grace Gomez led...Article Link
Representative Rob Wittman is a Republican representing Virginia's 1st Congressional district in the US House of Representatives. Representative Pat Ryan is a Democrat representing New York's 18th Congressional district, and is a former Army intelligence officer who deployed to Iraq. Together, they formed the House Modernization Caucus, driving key policies in national security innovation. On this episode of the Defense Tech Underground, Representative Wittman and Representative Ryan discuss the launch of the bipartisan Defense Modernization Caucus and early wins from the caucus in the 2025 NDAA. They explain the challenges for the Pentagon to move from a hardware centric organization to a software centric one, and discuss opportunities for the caucus to drive impact in defense innovation. This episode is hosted by Jeff Phaneuf and Helen Phillips. Congressman Wittman: Congressman Rob Wittman was first elected to the United States Congress to serve Virginia's First Congressional District in 2007. While in office, he has focused on strengthening our military and supporting our nation's veterans, promoting a flourishing economy through fiscal responsibility and pro-growth policies, fixing our crumbling infrastructure, increasing access to high-speed internet, and promoting workforce development through Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs. In the U.S. Congress, Congressman Wittman serves as vice chairman of both the House Armed Services Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee, where he is well-positioned to represent the needs of Virginia's First District. He has earned a strong reputation for being an advocate for our men and women in uniform and for being a champion of the Chesapeake Bay. Congressman Wittman was re-elected for his ninth full term in the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2024 and prior to that, he served in several levels of government. Congressman Wittman won his first campaign for public office in 1986 when he was elected to the Montross Town Council, where he served for 10 years, four of them as mayor. In 1995, he was elected to the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors and was elected its chairman in 2003. In 2005, voters in the 99th Legislative District elected Rob to the Virginia House of Delegates, where he served until his election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2007. Prior to his election to Congress, Rob spent 26 years working in state government, most recently as field director for the Virginia Health Department's Division of Shellfish Sanitation. Earlier in his career, he worked as an environmental health specialist for local health departments in Virginia's Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula regions. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master of Public Health degree in Health Policy and Administration from the University of North Carolina, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Virginia Tech. Congressman Ryan: Congressman Pat Ryan is a fifth-generation Hudson Valley native, proud Kingston High School alum, and the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ryan served two combat tours in Iraq, earning two Bronze Stars. Prior to his 2022 election to Congress, Ryan served the community that raised him as Ulster County Executive. There, Ryan led the County through the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded policies that delivered relief to working families while never raising taxes. He led the charge to revitalize the former IBM site, now known as iPark 87, helped put money back in small business owners and residents' pockets, took on corporate special interests, and delivered new investments in mental health services. In Congress, Ryan is focused on defending fundamental freedoms and delivering relief for Hudson Valley families. Serving on the House Armed Services Committee, Ryan is working on issues of military preparedness, countering the threat of a rising China, and investing in the United States Military Academy and the next generation of military leaders. As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ryan is committed to improving the daily lives of all residents in NY-18. Whether you commute to work on Metro North, travel Route 17 through Orange County, or need broadband access in Dutchess County, he will fight every day to improve our region's infrastructure. Ryan has also championed efforts to expand access to affordable health care, support local law enforcement, preserve Social Security and Medicare, prevent gun violence, and protect a woman's right to choose. Ryan lives in Gardiner, NY with his wife, Rebecca, and their two young sons, Theo and Cameron.
Choy and two other candidates are running for an open seat on the Jupiter Town Council's First District.
Weston is running for an open seat in Jupiter's First District.
Grooms is running for an open seat in Jupiter's First District.
Join Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines, Gilberto Teodoro, and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster, as they discuss the history of US-Philippine relations, defense cooperation, and security in Southeast Asia. In light of the new US administration, Teodoro reflects on America's long alliance with the Philippines and his expectations for the relationship over the coming years, how the Philippine government has evolved over the last several administrations in countering Chinese coercion, and the connection between Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the impact of the war in the Middle East on the security of the Philippines. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Gilberto Teodoro is Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines. Teodoro has served as Secretary since 2023, after holding the position from 2007 to 2009. Teodoro was previously Congressman of the First District of Tarlac for three consecutive terms, starting in 1998. While in Congress, he authored 106 bills, served as Assistant Majority Leader, and was head of the Nationalist People's Coalition House members. Teodoro holds a bachelor's degree from De La Salle University, studied law at the University of the Philippines, and earned his Master of Laws at Harvard. 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.
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam dive right in with Congressman Buddy Carter, who shares insights on how Republicans can maintain their momentum by supporting President Trump's agenda from day one. He also discusses his Fair Tax Act, which seeks to abolish the IRS and repeal the federal income tax. Later, Armando Ibarra, Chairman of the Miami Young Republicans, joins the show to discuss Miami's thriving tech scene, the Biden administration's decision to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, and Senator Marco Rubio's confirmation hearing and his path forward. Finally, Ken LaCorte, host of Elephants in Rooms, sheds light on the growing issue of fires caused by homeless encampments in California, what to expect from Trump's inauguration, and the steps Republicans must take to stay on track. Don't miss Kiley's Corner, where we explore the heights of presidential families, debating whether LBJ and Trump are tied as second tallest presidents and Arizona's escalating train heist problem, where bandits are targeting exclusive Nike shoe shipments not set to release until March. Stream these thought-provoking conversations and much more, only on Breaking Battlegrounds!www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest YrefyYrefy offers a secure, collateralized portfolio with a strong, fixed rate of return - up to a 10.25%. There is no attack on your principal if you ever need your money back. You can let your investment compound daily, or take your income whenever you choose. Make sure you tell them Sam and Chuck sent you!Learn more at investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.voteAbout our guests:Congressman Buddy Carter represents Georgia's 1st Congressional District. For over 32 years Buddy owned Carter's Pharmacy, Inc. where South Georgians trusted him with their most valuable assets: their health, lives and families. While running his business, he learned how to balance a budget and create jobs. He also saw firsthand the devastating impacts of government overregulation which drives his commitment to ensuring that the federal government creates policies to empower business instead of increasing burdens on America's job creators.A committed public servant, Buddy previously served as the Mayor of Pooler, Georgia and in the Georgia General Assembly where he used his business experience to make government more efficient and responsive to the people. Buddy is serving his fifth term in the United States House of Representatives and is a member of the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee and the House Budget Committee. He proudly serves as Chairman of the E&C Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, where he prioritizes beating China, reducing emissions, unleashing American energy, and creating a pro-growth business environment. As a pharmacist serving in Congress, Buddy is dedicated to working towards a health care system that provides more choices, less costs and better services.A lifelong resident of the First District, Buddy was born and raised in Port Wentworth, Georgia and is a proud graduate of Young Harris College and the University of Georgia where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Buddy married his college sweetheart, Amy. Buddy and Amy have three sons, three daughters-in-law and eight grandchildren. -Armando Ibarra is a leader in government affairs and public policy, serving as Chairman of the Miami Young Republicans, an advisor to Hard Tech Miami and Cuba Decide, and a key voice on tech, trade, Latin America, and tourism. Follow on X @aibarra.-Ken LaCorte is a friend of the show and Host of the podcast Elephants in rooms. He writes about censorship, media malfeasance, uncomfortable questions, and honest insight for people curious how the world really works. Follow on X @KenLaCorte. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe
Deep Run HS students win Congressional App Challenge for Virginia's First District; Henrico officials take action following last week's water crisis; a state agency cites a Henrico private school with four violations after a child runs into traffic; Henrico HS graduate resigns as MSNBC president.Support the show
We have the privilege of having with us today, Supervisor Susan Gorin, who has represented the First District on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors for the past 12 years. Supervisor Gorin decided early on that she would not be running for re-election to a fifth term in office but would instead be retiring at the end of this month. So, we are so honored to have her here today to look back on the many highs and a few lows of her time in office.
Pennsylvania Senator Nikil Saval, who represents the First District in South Philadelphia, talks about what went wrong with the Harris campaign in Philadelphia and across the nation, and how the left might rebuild going forward. Check out Nikil's recent book Rage in Harlem: June Jordan and Architecture.
Trump plots the destruction of America with totally insane cabinet picks. The Representative from Florida's First District, who surely has the most DUIs in Congress and was facing an ethics probe for child-sex-trafficking, is Shitler's pic for AG. Weekend, second string host FOX News dufus Pete Hegseth was tapped by Man-baby for Secretary of Defense. A former FOXbot fumed over Hegseth's potential ascension to the White House cabinet. The orange stain might have issues wrangling purple Repubs in the House, but don't hold your breath. Notre Dame, the Cathedral, was finally rebuilt. A House Democrat introduced a resolution to limit Dear Leader to only two terms as POTUS. Walrus-like InfoWars front man Alex Jones handed over audio gear and his studio to the government for a bankruptcy auction to pay his debt to the Sandy Hook parents. Facebook Czar Mark Zuckerberg, who happens to be a black belt in something and is an avid surfer, owns a super yacht that burned 400,000 liters of fuel during a 12 day journey where the Zuck wasn't on board. We are all in this together. :)
As of 4:30 Wednesday morning, the Associated Press projects Donald Trump to be the next President of the United States.Republican Senator Roger Wicker has won a fourth term in office. All four of the state's congressmen have maintained their positions in office. In the First District, Republican Trent Kelly. Second District, Democrat Bennie Thompson.Third District, Republican Michael Guest was unopposed.And Fourth District, Republican Mike Ezell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today’s program, we are talking with Mariannette Miller-Meeks, United States Representative for the First District of Iowa, about her congressional race.
Much of the economy of the 1st Congressional District on Long Island depends on immigrant laborers, making immigration a key issue in the race for the congressional seat between 1st District Republican Congressman Nick LaLota and Democratic candidate John Avlon. Hear them share their views on the issue in their own words, recorded in two separate panel interviews in September 2024 at WLIW-FM studios in Southampton, NY. These recordings have been lightly edited without changing the content of the candidates' statements during the panel interviews. Editing of the candidates has occurred only where a music bed is heard, as well as minor editing of the moderators. 1st District Matters is part of Your Election 2024, a special collection of programs, series, and resources from The WNET Group to illuminate election issues on-air, online, and on YouTube leading into the November 5th elections. A production of Express News Group and WLIW-FM. For WLIW-FM: Moderator: Michael Mackey Executive Producer: Diane Masciale Producer: Delaney Hafener Production: Kyle Lynch Senior Engineer: Brian Bannon Legal Services: Marta Castaing For The Express News Group: Executive Producer and Moderator: Joseph P. Shaw, Executive Editor Managing Editor: Bill Sutton Deputy Managing Editor: Brendan J. O'Reilly Moderator and Staff Writer: Christopher Walsh Production Managers: Kerri Cunningham, Sara Mannino Kent Publishers: Gavin Menu, Kathryn G. Menu Copyright 2024
David Ellis is a judge and an Edgar-award-winning author of ten novels of crime fiction, as well as eight bestselling books co-authored with James Patterson. His novels have been translated into more than ten languages worldwide. In December 2014, Dave was sworn in as the youngest-serving Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District. He lives outside Chicago with his wife and three children.
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Appellate judge and Edgar-award-winning author of ten novels of crime fiction, David Ellis dishes on writing independently and coauthoring eight bestselling books with James Patterson. He discusses what he's learned about pacing and plotting from Patterson. David's novels have been translated into more than ten languages worldwide. In December 2014, Dave was sworn in as the youngest-serving Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District. He lives outside Chicago with his wife and three children. His latest novel is The Best Lies. Learn more at: davidellis.comJamespatterson.comIntro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
"R” is for Rivers, Lucius Mendel (1905-1970). Congressman. In 1940, Rivers defeated the “Charleston Ring,” was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the First District, and was re-elected fifteen times with only minor opposition.
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Dear Editor: Every day we hear how modern-day politics has gotten so nasty with families divided on party lines and politicians unable to bridge the divides to do the work of the people who were elected. We in the First District in Virginia are different in that we have a representative who lives and comes home to sleep in the district every day. You might find him having breakfast at many local establishments from Henrico to New Kent to Montross. He makes himself accountable to his constituents every morning before he drives for hours to work. Our representative has led...Article LinkSupport the Show.
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA-First District) has been named a “Hero of Main Street” by the National Retail Federation for his work supporting small businesses. The award, presented by NRF Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French, was given to Wittman for his legislative action and leadership in advocating for small businesses and retailers throughout Virginia and the nation, according to the organization. “Virginia's First District is home to thousands of small businesses and retailers, and I'm proud to support them through my work in Congress,” Wittman said. Wittman has sponsored legislation to permanently extend tax deductions for small...Article LinkSupport the Show.
BV talks with Steve Jones the Republican Nominee for Congress in the First District going against Incumbent Democrat Melanie Stansbury in November on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Schedule an Rx Assessment: https://www.sykes-cpa.com/rx-assessment-service/ PBM reform is getting the most attention it's ever received both from independent and community pharmacies that see the impacts on their reimbursements and with consumers that notice the impacts in their drug costs.In this episode of The Bottom Line Pharmacy Podcast, we sit down with Pharmacist and Georgia State Representative Buddy Carter as he shares updates on where PBM reform stands currently, an outlook on where it's heading, and more.Join the discussion with us!Click here for the transcriptMore about our guest: Earl L. “Buddy” Carter is an experienced businessman, health care professional and faithful public servant. For over 32 years Buddy owned Carter's Pharmacy, Inc. where South Georgians trusted him with their most valuable assets: their health, lives and families.A committed public servant, Buddy previously served as the Mayor of Pooler, Georgia and in the Georgia General Assembly where he used his business experience to make government more efficient and responsive to the people. Buddy is serving his fifth term in the United States House of Representatives and is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he Chairs the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, and the House Budget Committee.A lifelong resident of the First District, Buddy was born and raised in Port Wentworth, Georgia and is a proud graduate of Young Harris College and the University of Georgia where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Stay up to date on Buddy Carter and the work he's doing: Representative Buddy Carter Website: https://buddycarter.house.gov/ Representative Buddy Carter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CongressmanBuddyCarter/ Representative Buddy Carter Twitter (X): https://x.com/repBuddyCarter Representative Buddy Carter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repbuddycarter/ Representative Buddy Carter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQm49T6ikD_ioMAt50AwKQ Stay connected with us Sykes & Company P.A.: Facebook Twitter (X) LinkedIn Instagram CPA's: Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP LinkedIn Scotty Sykes – CPA, CFP Twitter Bonnie Bond – CPA LinkedIn Bonnie Bond – CPA Twitter More resources about this topic: Blog - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Pharmacy Accounting Impacts
U.S. Representative and Senator from Oklahoma from 1987, James Mountain Inhofe was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 17, 1934. He grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he attended public schools and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Tulsa. He served in the U.S. Army and worked in aviation, real estate, and insurance for three decades. He was president of Quaker Life Insurance Company before entering politics.As a Republican he was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1966 and became a state senator in 1968. He ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1974 and for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1976. He was a three-term mayor of Tulsa from 1978 to 1984.In 1986 he ran again for the U.S. House from the First District and was elected. He has sense won reelection three more times.In 1994, when Sen. David Boren resigned to become president of the University of Oklahoma, Inhofe won Boren's U.S. Senate seat in a special election. Two years later, in 1996, he was reelected for his first full term. November 16, 2014 he won election to his fourth term ending January 3, 2021.His committee assignments have included Armed Services, Indian Affair, and Environment and Public Works.
Friday, May 17th, 2024Today, the DOW crosses 40,000 for the first time in history; Merrick Garland advises President Biden to assert executive privilege over the audio of his interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur; The Supreme Court has rebuffed a challenge to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; a Hill watchdog says Republican Troy Nehls spent campaign money on personal stuff; the New York Times staff complain about a willingness to tolerate dissent; Dick Durbin wants to bring back blue slips for confirming judges; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.John Fugelsanghttps://www.johnfugelsang.com/tmehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232The Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tour!https://sexyliberal.com Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.com Biden asserts executive privilege over audio of interview with special counsel Hur (ABC News)Hill watchdog says Rep. Nehls may have used campaign funds for personal use (Politico)Durbin says he's open to reinstating rule that could slow judicial confirmations (Politico)New York Times staff complain of ‘unwillingness to tolerate dissent' (Semafor) Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And MoneyAd-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.comSubscribe for free everywhere else:https://lawyersgunsandmoney.simplecast.com/episodes/1-miami-1985Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Follow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Follow Mueller, She Wrote on Posthttps://post.news/@/MuellerSheWrote?utm_source=TwitterAG&utm_medium=creator_organic&utm_campaign=muellershewrote&utm_content=FollowMehttps://muellershewrote.substack.comhttps://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrotehttps://www.threads.net/@muellershewrotehttps://www.tiktok.com/@muellershewrotehttps://instagram.com/muellershewroteDana Goldberghttps://twitter.com/DGComedyhttps://www.instagram.com/dgcomedyhttps://www.facebook.com/dgcomedyhttps://danagoldberg.comHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsKaylee Peterson (Idaho, First District)https://kayleeforcongress.comKC Pet Project (Kansas City, MO)https://kcpetproject.orgPrisoner Outreachhttps://kairosprisonministry.org/kairos-insidehttps://restorativejustice.org Live Show Ticket Links:https://allisongill.com (for all tickets and show dates)Sunday, June 2nd – Chicago IL – Schubas TavernFriday June 14th – Philadelphia PA – City WinerySaturday June 15th – New York NY – City WinerySunday June 16th – Boston MA – City WineryMonday June 17th Boston, MA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-Bos2Wednesday July 10th – Portland OR – Polaris Hall(with Dana!)Thursday July 11th – Seattle WA – The Triple Door(with Dana!)Thursday July 25th Milwaukee, WI https://tinyurl.com/Beans-MKESunday July 28th Nashville, TN - with Phil Williams https://tinyurl.com/Beans-TennWednesday July 31st St. Louis, MO https://tinyurl.com/Beans-STLFriday August 16th Washington, DC - with Andy McCabe, Pete Strzok, Glenn Kirschner https://tinyurl.com/Beans-in-DCSaturday August 24 San Francisco, CA https://tinyurl.com/Beans-SF Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/OrPatreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts
The Congressional App Challenge is now open for students in Virginia's First District, which includes Henrico's western half. The nationwide competition allows middle and high school students to create and exhibit their software applications for mobile, tablet or desktop devices. The competition is open to students who are in middle or high school in public, private, charter, and home schools at the time of their applications. The winning students' apps will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website. Winners also will be invited to attend the #HouseofCode Capitol Hill Reception in Washington...Article LinkSupport the Show.
The 2024 Congressional Art Competition is now underway and open to all high school students in Henrico County, whether they live in Virginia's First or Fourth Congressional districts. The winning piece from each district will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol, alongside winners from other districts nationally, for one year. “The commonwealth is home to incredible artistic talent and many bright young students — I encourage all young artists in Virginia's First District to submit an original piece to this year's Congressional Art Competition,” First District Representative Rob Wittman said. “I look forward to seeing the creativity of our Virginia...Article LinkSupport the show
Join us on Breaking Battlegrounds as we welcome Congressman Buddy Carter from Georgia's 1st congressional district and Congressman Warren Davidson from Ohio's 8th congressional district. In this episode, we dissect President Biden's State of the Union address, delve into the Laken Riley Act, which aims to detain an illegal immigrant who commits a crime in the US, analyze Putin's motives in the Ukraine/Russian war, and discuss the implications of the escalating tensions with China and in the Middle East. With expert insights, this episode offers a comprehensive exploration of pressing political issues shaping our future.Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-About our guests Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter is an experienced businessman, health care professional and faithful public servant. For over 32 years Buddy owned Carter's Pharmacy, Inc. where South Georgians trusted him with their most valuable assets: their health, lives and families. While running his business, he learned how to balance a budget and create jobs. He also saw firsthand the devastating impacts of government overregulation which drives his commitment to ensuring that the federal government creates policies to empower business instead of increasing burdens on America's job creators.A committed public servant, Buddy previously served as the Mayor of Pooler, Georgia and in the Georgia General Assembly where he used his business experience to make government more efficient and responsive to the people. Buddy is serving his fifth term in the United States House of Representatives and is a member of the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee and the House Budget Committee. He proudly serves as Chairman of the E&C Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials, where he prioritizes beating China, reducing emissions, unleashing American energy, and creating a pro-growth business environment. As a pharmacist serving in Congress, Buddy is dedicated to working towards a health care system that provides more choices, less costs and better services.A lifelong resident of the First District, Buddy was born and raised in Port Wentworth, Georgia and is a proud graduate of Young Harris College and the University of Georgia where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Buddy married his college sweetheart, Amy. Buddy and Amy have three sons, three daughters-in-law and six grandchildren.-Congressman Warren Davidson represents Ohio's 8th Congressional District. He is a member of the House Financial Services Committee, where he is focused on policies that help grow our economy, instill fiscal discipline, advance innovation, and limit runaway government expansion that threatens to bankrupt America.After high school, Congressman Davidson enlisted in the Army as an infantryman. As part of the 3rd Infantry Division, he was stationed in Germany and witnessed the fall of the Berlin Wall. Warren's commanding officers recognized his potential and helped him earn an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated near the top of his class as a student of American history and mechanical engineering. As an officer, he led in The Old Guard, the 75th Ranger Regiment, and the 101st Airborne Division.After the Army, Congressman Davidson returned home, worked with his father, earned an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, and spent fifteen years owning and operating manufacturing companies in Ohio. In 2016, he again responded to the call of service, and came to work in the U.S. House of Representatives.Warren and his wife Lisa have been married for 25 years and have two adult children. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe
In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Rania Batrice and analyst Krystal Ball look at the controversy surrounding allegations of widespread and systematic sexual assault by Hamas on October 7th. This conversation does not ask “was there or wasn't there sexual assault on October 7?” Rather, it focuses on the harm caused by biased media reports and the absence of independent and thorough investigations. The podcast discusses how the narratives promulgated by mainstream US media - most notably the 12/28/23 New York Times front-page article entitled "Screams Without Words: How Hamas Weaponized Sexual Violence on October 7th" - have contributed to the dehumanization of the entire Palestinian population of Gaza, and the politicization of what should be a serious demand for professional investigation and accountability for the crimes of October 7th. Krystal Ball is the host of Breaking Points, a former MSNBC contributor and former Democratic nominee for Congress in the First District of Virginia. Rania Batrice is an activist and strategist for progressive change, a public relations specialist, and a political consultant. She is one of FMEP's 2024 Palestinian non-resident Fellows. Relevant Articles: Krystal Ball, 3/5/24, on the UN Report released on 3/4/24: UN Report CAN'T Prove 10/7 Mass Sex Assault Claims Krystal Ball 3/5/24, Local Israelis DEBUNK NYT Sexual Assault Allegation - video clip Krystal Ball 2/29/24 on the New York Times 12/28/23 story, ““'Screams Without Words': How Hamas Weaponized Sexual Violence on Oct. 7.” - video clip CNN 3/1/24: The New York Times stands by its reporting on the Hamas terror attack after questions are raised The Nation 3/1/24: The Nixonian New York Times Stonewalls on a Discredited Article About Hamas and Rape - The newspaper of record botches an important story about sexual violence on October 7. The Wrap 2/29/24: New York Times Opens Leak Investigation Over Israel-Gaza Reporting Jacobin 2/29/24: The New York Times Has an Ugly Anti-Palestinian Bias Vanity Fair 2/29/24: New York Times Launches Leak Investigation Over Report on Its Israel-Gaza Coverage The Intercept 2/28/24: “Between the Hammer and the Anvil” -The Story Behind the New York Times October 7 Exposé Al Jazeera 2/28/24: Food blogger, Israeli film director scripted Hamas rape story for NYT Daily Beast 2/25/24: New York Times ‘Reviewing' Reporter Who Liked Gaza ‘Slaughterhouse' Tweet Common Dreams 2/26/24: NYT 'Reviewing' Israeli Reporter Who Liked Gaza 'Slaughterhouse' Post Mondoweiss 2/25/24: Extraordinary charges of bias emerge against NYTimes reporter Anat Schwartz The Intercept 1/28/24: New York Times Puts “Daily” Episode on Ice Amid Internal Firestorm Over Hamas Sexual Violence Article Original music by Jalal Yaquoub.
One year ago, graduate student-workers at Johns Hopkins University overwhelmingly voted to unionize under the banner of Teachers and Researchers United (TRU-UE), which is affiliated with United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers. While workers had much to celebrate with their historic union election victory, bargaining a first contract with the university administration has been another story. On February 20, fed up with what workers say have been disrespectful and insufficient offers from the university administration, TRU-UE members held practice pickets on campus to show the administration what's in store if more progress is not made at the bargaining table soon. In this on-the-ground episode, we take you straight to the picket line to hear from worker-organizers about what they're fighting for and what they're asking supporters to do to help.Speakers include: Janvi Madhani, TRU Bargaining Committee member pursuing a PhD in Physics and Astronomy; Lyla Atta, TRU organizer and MD-PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering; Jeffrey Davis, Bargaining Committee member and grad worker studying Physics and Astronomy; Emily Hoppe, Contract Action Team Organizer, School of Nursing; and Zeke Cohen, Johns Hopkins alumnus and City Councilman for Baltimore City's First District.Additional links/info below…Teachers and Researchers United (TRU-UE) website, Facebook page, Twitter/Xpage, and InstagramMaximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "Now or never: Grad Student-Workers at Johns Hopkins Mobilize Ahead of Union Election"Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "These Workers Are Making Baltimore a Union Town Again"Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "Johns Hopkins University Graduate Students Are Organizing for a Living Wage"Ryan Quinn, Inside Higher Ed, "Johns Hopkins Grad Students Successfully Unionize"Permanent links below...Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show!Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageIn These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageThe Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebookpage, and Twitter pageFeatured Music...Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme SongJules Taylor, "John L. Handcox Remix"Studio Production: Maximillian AlvarezPost-Production: Jules TaylorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.
"R” is for Rivers, Lucius Mendel (1905-1970). Congressman. In 1940, Rivers defeated the “Charleston Ring,” was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from the First District, and was re-elected fifteen times with only minor opposition.
Leslie Mehta, a community advocate and former lead attorney for the ACLU of Virginia, is running for the Democratic nomination for Virginia's First District congressional seat, which includes western Henrico County and portions of 14 other localities, mostly east of Richmond along the Eastern Shore. Mehta announced her candidacy on Thursday. Republican Rob Wittman is the district's incumbent representative. Democratic and Republican primary elections are scheduled for June 18. Mehta is the former legal director of the ACLU of Virginia and has spent two decades in the legal field. In a campaign press release, she touted her efforts to seek...Article LinkSupport the show
BrownTown on BrownTown. Join Caullen and David as they celebrate BnB's 100th episode with guest hosts and homies Samantha Grund-Wickramasekera and Camille Williams. Sam is a long-time listener and SoapBox board member while Camille was one of the first podcast guests. As collaborators and friends of BrownTown, they have seen the podcast and SoapBox as a whole grow over the years and detail that as they lead a reflection on where the podcast has been, where it is, and where it's going. Here's to 100 more!GUESTSSamantha Grund-Wickramasekera is a proud Chicago native and Chicago Public School graduate who grew up in West Rogers Park. She graduated summa cum laude from DePaul University with a double major in political science and women and gender studies, with a minor in LGBTQ studies. Samantha became a Double Demon when she attended DePaul's College of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor and a Healthcare Law certificate in 2017. Since then, she has served as the senior judicial law clerk to the Honorable Franklin U. Valderrama in the Circuit Court of Cook County and as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois. Currently, she serves as an appellate judicial law clerk to the Honorable Cynthia Y. Cobbs in the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, where she reviews and decides state-based criminal and civil appeals. She also serves as an adjunct professor at DePaul's College of Law, focusing on appellate advocacy. Samantha has served as a board member on Soapbox's Board of Directors since 2020 and has authored various editorials for the organization. Finally, Samantha is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors and the daughter of a Sri Lankan immigrant. She is proudly brown, Jewish and intersectional, loves lifting weights and playing soccer, will judge a restaurant entirely on the quality of its French fries, and is the mother of the best doggo in the world, Hallo Mahalo.Camille Williams is a South Side resident, a community member whose foundation is built on advocacy. Camille is currently studying Health Science at Rush University and is the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Lead at Chicago Votes.Mentioned Episodes:Ep. 7 - Public Health & The Death Gap ft. Jessica PuriEp. 8.3 - Sexism in Mixed CompanyEp. 14 - Chi DNA: Electoral & Radical Politics ft. Camille WilliamsEp. 19 - Happy Father's Day ft. Larone EllisonEp. 25 - *LIVE AT DEPAUL* Chi DNA: Exile, Refuge, & Displacement ft. Jessica Puri & Heavy CrownzEp. 29 - Code Switching ft. Heavy CrownzEp. 37 - Public Health 2.0 ft. Le Greta HudsonEp. 53 - Police Abolition ft. Ariel AtkinsEp. 95 - HomeThe Collective Freedom Project (2021)Whiskey & Watching (2022-Present) CREDITS: Intro music Celebration by Kool & The Gang and outro instrumental Weakest Link by Woozy & GENTA. Audio engineered by Kiera Battles. Episode photo by Aidan Kranz. Listen to all the episodes on your chosen podcast application and SoapBoxPO.com/Podcast for more information.--Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | Support
South Carolina lawmakers say they drew the state's new House map using political data alone, but the local NAACP claims the First District is a racial gerrymander. Plus, Kari Lake drops her "Stop the Steal" act as she announces a 2024 run for Senate in Arizona, but have voters who rejected her last year already forgotten? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gordon Clatworthy is a film director and founder of the production company Weird Howard. He is currently running for the Humboldt County Board of Supervisor's First District seat. You can find Gordon online (https://gordonclatworthy.com/), on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/clatworthy.gordon/) and X (https://twitter.com/gordontheclat).
CTL Script/ Top Stories of August 26 Publish Date: Aug. 25 Henssler :15 From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast Today is saturday, August 26th, and happy 29th birthday to NFL WR Mike Evans ***Evans*** I'm Brian Giffin and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia Here's who's running for public office in Canton, Woodstock and Waleska High temps in Georgia expected to continue through the rest of the week And the State appealing court ruling blocking transgender law Plus Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets is here to talk with Bruce Jenkins about foods for swollen feet We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Commercial: CU of GA Story 1. running Multiple candidates have registered for public office in Canton, Woodstock, and Waleska. Qualification for candidates ended recently, with no new sign-ups on the final day. Canton Mayor Bill Grant is being challenged by Andy Tubbs for re-election. Various City Council seats have been contested or remained uncontested. Notably, in the Canton Ward 2 special election, three candidates are competing: Samantha Baker, Bryan Roach, and Luke Smith. In Woodstock, several council members, including David Potts, Tracy Collins, and Rob Usher, are seeking re-election unopposed. In Waleska, Mayor Mary Helen Lamb qualified as the sole mayoral candidate, and new members are set to join the city council. Municipal elections are scheduled for November 7th. ....……… Read more on this story at tribuneledgernews.com STORY 2: heat The Georgia Department for Public Health advises people, especially seniors, to minimize exposure to heat and sun, as temperatures are expected to be in the upper 90s statewide. The heat index might surpass 100 due to high humidity. Cherokee County anticipates highs of 93 to 96 degrees through the week. A heat advisory was in effect for parts of west and central Georgia. MUST Ministries has opened a cooling center in Marietta to offer relief, operating from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. when temperatures hit 90 or higher. The health department suggests wearing light clothing, staying in air-conditioned places, avoiding hot meals, and limiting outdoor activities. Story 3: carr Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging a federal judge to reconsider a preliminary injunction that blocked a law limiting medical care for transgender minors. Carr's motion, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, references a recent U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that lifted a similar preliminary injunction in Alabama. The injunction in question was issued in response to a challenge against Senate Bill 140, which prohibits hormone replacement therapy for gender dysphoria treatment in adolescents. The judge ruled that the law violates transgender minors' rights under the 14th Amendment. The debate surrounds protecting minors from potentially irreversible decisions versus mental health risks and suicide rates among transgender teens. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. Back in a moment Break: ESOG - Elon -Dayco STORY 4: fees The Holly Springs City Council has given approval to increase the city's stormwater service fee by $1 per month. This will raise the fee from $4 to $5 per month for each equivalent residential unit. The change is aimed at generating revenue for annual replacements of stormwater infrastructure. The fee is included in property owners' tax bills. Additionally, the council unanimously voted to submit the city's comprehensive plan to the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Department of Community Affairs for review. There's a proposal to change the development character area map, allowing commercial use with residential areas. The council also approved adjustments to park rental fees and a liquor store application. A park was named in honor of a former council member, Karen Johnson Barnett, who passed away in 2021. Story 5: pta Cherokee County School District (CCSD) educators and volunteers have received recognition from the PTA with state and regional awards. Among the winners, Liberty Elementary School Nurse Amanda Fox was honored as an Outstanding School Nurse at the District 13 PTA level, then proceeded to win the statewide award from the Georgia PTA. Additionally, CCSD teachers, principals, and school PTAs received various awards for their exceptional contributions, professionalism, partnerships, and community engagement. Superintendent Brian Hightower expressed his gratitude for the PTA's continuous support and the dedication of the honorees. The winners will be recognized by the Cherokee County School Board in September. Story 6: bookmark Violet Paul, an eighth-grade student from Cherokee County's E.T. Booth Middle School, has won the top prize of $100 in the 2023 Georgia Farm Bureau Middle School Bookmark Contest. Her entry was recognized as the best in GFB's First District, encompassing 15 counties in northwest Georgia. The contest, aimed at encouraging students to explore agriculture and create artwork inspired by their learning, is sponsored by Georgia Farm Bureau. Violet's artwork and her victory were celebrated on the GFB Facebook page, where the state winner was determined by the most likes, and the runner-up by the second-highest votes. Back with more after this Commercial: Powers – Drake - Heller Story 7: career The annual Cherokee Career Expo will take place on September 27th in Cherokee County, offering job seekers an opportunity to connect with local employers. Hosted by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development, the event will feature representatives from various companies, including the Cherokee Sheriff's Office, Dumaplast, Kirk Rudy, Inc., Next Step Ministries, Inc., Northside Hospital Cherokee, Ubique Group, and WellStar Health System. The event aims to assist job seekers with resume reviews and is part of the "Forget the Commute" campaign, which focuses on reducing out-commuting and promoting local career opportunities. The expo is free for job seekers, and registration is required through the cherokeega.org website. Story 8: fleeing The Woodstock Police Department will honor four citizens and an off-duty Cobb County officer during the upcoming Woodstock City Council meeting for their assistance in apprehending a fleeing suspect. On August 3rd, a Woodstock officer pursued a speeding vehicle that made unsafe lane changes on I-575. Several citizens, including Jaxson Rupert and Justin Shubert, helped locate the suspect within an apartment complex. Construction inspector James Stokes assisted in the pursuit by providing transportation and support. Off-duty Cobb County Police Department Lt. Lee Turman aided the Woodstock officer and citizen Stokes. Lastly, Henry Higgins helped stop the suspect, Bailey Avey, from fleeing before officers arrived. Their courageous and determined actions ensured the suspect's swift apprehension, earning them recognition from the Woodstock Police Chief Robert Jones during the city council meeting. Story 9: apartments Novare Group, Batson-Cook Development Co., and PointOne Holdings are collaborating on a new apartment complex project in southwest Cherokee County near Acworth. Novare Group's President and CEO, Jim Borders, expressed pride in the successful collaboration and commitment to creating a development that aligns with the area's vision and exceeds residents' expectations. BCDC's President and CEO, Litt Glover, emphasized that the luxury apartment community will contribute to the city's growth while offering a sophisticated and modern living experience. The project's architect is Dynamik Design, and Stratus Construction has been chosen as the general contractor for the venture. We'll have closing comments after this Dayco – Ingles 10- Henssler 60 Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. . If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? 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This week we are discussing the wrongful convictions of Arthur Almendarez, John Galvan, and Francisco Nanez after a fire took place in an apartment complex in Chicago. Thank you to Ana Luria and Haley Gray for research assistance! Thank you to our sponsors! For a limited time, MOMS AND MYSTERIES listeners get twenty percent off their first order by going to Vegamour.com/moms and use code moms at check out. Head to EmbracePetInsurance.com/MOMS and sign up for pet insurance today. Go to Zocdoc.com/MYSTERIES and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: Cahill, Justice Robert, “People V. Galvan”, Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, 1993 Cahill, Justice Robert, “People v. Almendarez”, Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, 1994 Morgan, Justice James Byron, “United States of America ex. rel. …”, United States District Court, N.D. Illinois, Eastern Division, 1998 Sterba, Justice David P., “The People of the State of Illinois…”, The Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, 2012 Palmer, Justice Stuard, “The People of the State of Illinois…”, The Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, 2013 Connors, Justice Eileen M., “The People of the State of Illinois…”, Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, 2019 Connors, Justice Eileen M., “The People of the State of Illinois…”, Appellate Court of Illinois, First Judicial District, 2020 Possley, Maurice, “John Galvan”, The National Registry of Exonerations, 2022 Possley, Maurice, “Francisco Nanez”, The National Registry of Exonerations, 2022 Rasmussen, Aaron, “Discovery Show ‘MythBusters'...”, Investigation Discovery, retrieved 2023 Washburn, Kaitlin, “Four men convicted…”, Sun Times, 2022 Staff, “John Galvan, Arthur Almendarez, and…”, Innocence Project, 2022 Palmer, Justice, “People v. Nanez”, Appellate Court of Illinois, 2015 Donnell, Heather, “Francisco Nanez v. Victor Switski, et al…”, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2023 Donnell, Heather, “John Galvan v. Victor Switski, et al…”, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2023 Donnell, Heather, “Arthur Almendarez v. Victor Switski, et al…”, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by friend of the show, Martin Di Caro of the Washington Times and host of the History as It Happens podcast. Later in the, Utah's Congressman Blake Moore calls in to talk about his work on the House Ways and Means Committee. -Martin Di Caro brings 25 years of broadcast journalism experience to the Washington Times. He has won numerous prestigious awards throughout his career in major media markets across the country. Before coming to the Times, Martin was a news anchor at Bloomberg Radio's Washington bureau. From 2012 to 2017, he covered transportation at NPR member station WAMU 88.5 in Washington, where his work on the yearslong Metrorail crisis earned Martin his second Edward R. Murrow award, which included hosting the radio station's first podcast, Metropocalypse. Martin worked as a reporter for AP Radio in New York and Washington for eight years starting in 2008. He lives in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of D.C. and his interests include reading history and following his beloved New York Jets. He can be reached at mdicaro@washingtontimes.com.-A native of Ogden, Blake Moore is a proactive problem solver committed to representing each and every constituent of Utah's First District. He is dedicated to reflecting Utah's values in Congress and finding solutions to the challenges facing the district and the state. Advocating for inclusive, pro-growth, and aspirational principles, Blake is amplifying Northern Utah's voice on a national level to ensure Utahns receive the service and representation they deserve.Blake currently serves as the first-ever Utah Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee, where he sits on the Healthcare, Social Security, and Work and Welfare subcommittees. He also serves on the House Budget Committee to push for policies to reverse our national debt crisis and advocate for Utah's defense community. Blake continues to represent Hill Air Force Base as co-chair of the Armed Forces and Depot caucuses.Before being elected to Congress, Blake worked for small businesses and in the foreign service, experiences that now guide his work on domestic and foreign policy. As a Principal at Cicero Group, Blake worked primarily in the social impact, marketing research, and strategy practice areas leading projects and serving clients throughout Utah and the nation. He has expertise in education, financial services, public policy, healthcare, transportation, supply chain, and waste industries, and this work informs his customer service and problem solver approach in Washington, D.C., as he identifies ways to help the federal government better work for Northern Utah. His passion for helping organizations manage the change process drives his ambition to overcome partisan gridlock, improve federal agencies, and smartly streamline the nation's bureaucracy.Previously, Blake worked abroad in business development in the healthcare and financial services industries, which led him to understand the challenges that small businesses grapple with daily. Blake was also honored to serve in the Foreign Service for the U.S. Department of State, where he gained first-hand knowledge of America's international threats. This experience taught him to take seriously the United States' diplomatic apparatus, the readiness of the Armed Forces, and the nation's commitment to strengthening partnerships and alliances across the globe.Blake joined Congress in 2021 and served on the Armed Services, Natural Resources, and Budget committees during his first term. On these committees, he advocated for Hill Air Force Base and Utah's defense community, promoted domestic energy production, worked on addressing our debt and deficit crises, among several other efforts. Congressman Moore convened a Debt and Deficit Task Force in Ogden to create a framework of solutions with local leaders for how the federal government can grow the economy, save and strengthen vital programs, focus America's spending, and fix Congress's budgeting process. For these efforts, he was named a 2022 Fiscal Hero by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. He also successfully pushed for provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act packages for FY22 and FY23 that support Hill Air Force Base's modernization efforts, Sentinel program, housing availability, and more.Blake was the most successful freshman Republican member in terms of legislation passed, with four bills signed into law by President Biden and several more passed through committee. His bills that became law are the Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act, the Better Cybercrime Metrics Act, the National Medal of Honor Act, the Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act, and provisions in the Afghanistan Accountability Act.Blake is an active and valued team player within the House Republican Conference, chosen to serve as an Assistant Whip on the Republican Whip Team, the House Armed Services Committee conferee on the China legislation conference committee, and co-chair of the bipartisan Depot, Air Force, and Future caucuses. Blake obtained a Master's in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University. He graduated from the University of Utah after serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Seoul, South Korea, and signing a scholarship to play as the quarterback at Utah State University. In high school, he was awarded the Wendy's National High School Heisman, an award honoring one male and one female senior for excellence in athletics, academics, and citizenship. He remembers fondly a conversation with a Heisman trustee after the ceremony. The trustee mentioned that it was Blake's Eagle Scout and other service projects that set him apart. Blake recalls thinking at that moment, “I'm not special; that's just the way kids are raised in Northern Utah!”Blake is married to Jane Boyer, his amazing, humorous, and very candid wife, who encourages him to take risks and pursue big things. Blake and Jane have four awesome and active boys who keep them on their toes- Max, George, Winston, and Franklin. Even with a congressional term under his belt, Blake's most prized title is “Little League Coach.”-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com
David Ellis is a judge and an Edgar-award-winning author of ten novels of crime fiction, as well as eight bestselling books co-authored with James Patterson. His novels have been translated into more than ten languages worldwide. In December 2014, Dave was sworn in as the youngest-serving Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District. He lives outside Chicago with his wife and three children. Look Closer is his latest release. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. Join Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers: https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwgRachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she'll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community! CLICK HERE:➡️ How to Know If You're Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbookDon't miss a tip! Hit that Subscribe button now!
Congressman Brad Finstad was elected to Congress in a special election on August 9, 2022, and was sworn in three days later with his family by his side as he took the Oath of Office to proudly represent Minnesota's First District. Brad is a fourth-generation farmer and resident of the New Ulm area. He and his wife, Jackie, met on the school bus in second grade and they are now the proud parents of seven children. A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Agriculture Education and an emphasis in Rural Leadership Development, Brad and Jackie now operate an agriculture business in New Ulm while working alongside extended family to run their generational family farm. Brad is proud to have served as State Director for USDA Rural Development in Minnesota where he worked to support infrastructure improvements, business development, homeownership, community services such as schools, public safety, health care, and high-speed internet access in rural areas. He previously served three terms in the Minnesota Legislature. In 2017, he was appointed Minnesota's State Director of USDA Rural Development and held executive positions with the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and the Center for Rural Policy and Development. In this episode we discuss the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill, EPA's Waters of the US rule, and the impact that farmers can have on governmental policy. You can learn more about Congressman Finstad at his official website: https://finstad.house.gov/ or on social media including Twitter: @RepFinstad.
The RoseAboveIt Pod was joined by future candidate of the 1st District City Council women, Shatike Parker. They discussed all things First District. Issues such as increased housing costs, homelessness, education, extra curricular activities for youth, and more.
Trump be texting and Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to be the VP. Fascist Putin is being a snowflake about Germany and the US sending tanks to Ukraine. Mama Nazi, AKA Marjorie Taylor Greene, is thirsty to be on the ticket for the 2024 Trump campaign. Alleged insurrectionist Donald Trump was welcomed back to Facebook and Instagram. Man-baby was busted for cheating at his latest golf tournament. The FEC is all up in the cornhole of GOP BS artist George Santos. On FOX, Neckless Hannity caterwauled over how the government was unfairly targeting Trump regarding the secret doc scandal, and then the vacant load went after Hillary over her emails. No one really gives a crap about the secret docs found at Pence's home. Anti-vax wanker DeAnna Lorraine discovered Q and Trump are indeed frauds that have been playing everyone. Rascist orc Lauren Witzke bragged that her GOP primary win in Delaware was attributed to her exclusive engagement with white constituents. Former congressional candidate and activist Rebekah Jones reported there were crazy stories coming out about Matt Gaetz, Florida's Representative for the First District, that could include surveilling a minor and a myriad of other predatory crap. The Crabs played award-winning clips of Info-wanker Alex Jones sparring with the arrogant yet stuffy Piers Morgan. A Tennessee Principal was indicted on 11 new sex charges.
This week we're replaying a classic episode where your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Ian Alexander, Katrina Taraska, and Joseph Preiser of Goldberg & Goldberg (https://www.chicagomedicalmalpracticefirm.com/). Remember to rate and review GTP in iTunes: Click Here to Rate and Review Episode Details: Chicago trial lawyers Ian Alexander, Katrina Taraska, and Joseph Preiser of Goldberg & Goldberg share how they successfully represented 25-year-old model Irma Sabanovic's grieving family after Irma drove her car over an unmarked curb and drowned in the Chicago River. In May 2011, Irma drove her Ford Focus to Goose Island to pick up her boyfriend from a late-night performance at a nightclub and got lost on a dead-end street bisected by the Chicago River. Due to the City of Chicago's failure to maintain barriers or provide warnings to motorists --despite knowledge of a similar incident that occurred more than a decade earlier -- Irma unknowingly drove her car over the curb and into the water. After an extensive search, her body was discovered nine days later in her vehicle. At trial, the defense attempted to blame Irma for her own wrongful death, insinuating she was drunk, driving impaired, and not paying attention. In May 2016, a Cook County, Illinois jury awarded Irma's family $13,890,000 in damages, delivering the #6 verdict in Illinois in 2016. View/Download Trial Documents Guest Bios: Katrina M. Taraska Originally from the East Coast, Katrina M. Taraska grew up in a family of seven in Peoria, Illinois. Her mother was a language teacher proficient in French, Italian and Spanish who devoted her time to the enrichment of the lives of her students while teaching at area schools. Her father, a dedicated pathologist, was one of the four original founders of the Midwest affiliate of St. Jude Children's Hospital, which provides care to children with childhood diseases. Unique to Ms. Taraska's chosen career in personal injury law, she was the victim of a propane gas explosion, in which a commercial building collapsed on her, her mother, her brother, and a close family friend. The explosion left Taraska with extensive second and third-degree burns early in her life. She was hospitalized for 3 months, during which she underwent skin grafting of her arms, legs, hands, and chest. Incredibly, a year prior to the explosion, Ms. Taraska's father and a reconstructive surgeon opened the only downstate burn unit in Peoria where she was successfully treated despite the severity of her burns. It is this life-changing event that has played a significant role in Ms. Taraska's career of representing the injured. After graduating from law school Ms. Taraska has successfully represented clients and their families in complex litigation. In 1995, Katrina Taraska began practicing law in downstate Illinois where she grew up. In 2000 she became a partner with a Peoria law firm where she enjoyed the privilege of advocating for her clients in their respective claims for personal injuries, medical negligence, worker's compensation, and employment discrimination. She frequently appeared before the Circuit Court of Peoria County, Illinois, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Social Security Administration, the Department of Employment Security, and in the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. In 2009, Ms. Taraska joined the Chicago law firm of Goldberg & Goldberg, where she continued her professional experience as a Plaintiff's lawyer in tort litigation. As a focus of her practice, she concentrates on representing individuals and their families in catastrophic medical malpractice and wrongful death claims. Her cases have involved spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, complications from surgical procedures, cardiovascular injuries, birth injuries, interventional radiology, infections, negligence in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries involving alleged abuse and neglect, gynecological and obstetric injuries, and products liability cases. Ms. Taraska also represents individuals involved in transportation accidents (railroad grade crossings, motor vehicle accidents, and semi-truck collisions), as well as premises liability claims, and injuries from assault, battery, and false imprisonment. Throughout her career, Ms. Taraska has been active in professional organizations including the Peoria County Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Inns of Court (Abraham Lincoln Chapter), the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the Chicago Bar Association. She has been a guest writer for the Peoria Woman Magazine and enjoys mentoring younger lawyers in their professional endeavors. Ms. Taraska is a member of the Catholic Church and is active in the service of those individuals in need in the local community. Read Full Bio Ian R. Alexander Mr. Alexander concentrates his practice on representing the victims of catastrophic injuries in the areas of medical malpractice and complex personal injury litigation. Mr. Alexander first joined Goldberg & Goldberg in 1999 and became a partner in 2004. Mr. Alexander has tried to verdict and/ or settled numerous medical malpractice, product liability, aviation, railroad, construction negligence, and other complex personal injury cases. Mr. Alexander has been appointed to the plaintiff's steering committee in the litigation arising out of the Amtrak-Bourbonnais Train Disaster, the Hinkley Air Disaster, and the Oshkosh Mid-Air Disaster, among other litigation. Mr. Alexander has published articles regularly on issues pertaining to medical malpractice litigation. Mr. Alexander was raised in north suburban Chicago and attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He received his legal education at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mr. Alexander is admitted to practice before the Illinois Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He is also a member of the Federal Trial Bar. Mr. Alexander is married and has two children. He resides with his family in Highland Park, IL. Read Full Bio Joseph Preiser Born in Chicago, Illinois, Joseph M. Preiser grew up in the suburbs of Oak Park and River Forest. Joseph's father, a personal injury attorney, unintentionally set Joseph on a path toward a career in law. From an early age, often unbeknownst to his father, Joseph read his father's books authored by prominent trial attorneys including, Gerry Spence, Robert Shapiro, Irving Younger, and Vincent Bugliosi, sparking Joseph's interest in law and justice. After graduating from Oak Park-River Forest High School, Joseph attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Joseph began to hone his skills as a trial lawyer by participating on the University of Illinois' Mock Trial team. During his senior year, Joseph's team won the Regional Mock Trial Championship and competed in the Mock Trial National Championship in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2006, after working for a year at a large Chicago law firm, Joseph received an Honors Scholarship and enrolled at Loyola University in the Juris Doctorate and MBA programs. While attending law and business school, Joseph worked as a judicial extern for Cook County Circuit Court Judge Thomas L. Hogan and as a traffic prosecutor for the City of Chicago, where he prosecuted over 185 bench trials to verdict. In 2009, Joseph graduated with a joint J.D./M.B.A. degree. While earning his degrees, Joseph obtained recognition on the Dean's List, was a participant on the Health Law Moot Court team, assisted at Loyola's Business Law Clinic, obtained his M.B.A. with honors, and became a Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society member. After graduation, Joseph immediately went to work for the Cook County State's Attorney's office as an Assistant State's Attorney. In his first year, Joseph authored and filed more than 30 appellate briefs in the Illinois Appellate Court, First District. Notably, Joseph authored the State's brief in People v. Tripp, a matter of first impression in Illinois, in which the Appellate Court agreed with Joseph's position and published an opinion in his favor. Joseph also argued on behalf of the State before the Illinois Appellate Court in People v. Primbas, an animal cruelty case that resulted in the death of a Rottweiler, where the Appellate Court again agreed with Joseph and published an opinion in his favor. For the following four years, Joseph worked in the Traffic Division where he prosecuted DUIs and represented the victims of automobile crashes. During his time in the Traffic Division Joseph refined his skills in the courtroom, prosecuting over 600 trials to verdict including 14 jury trials. In recognition of his performance and dedication, the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists awarded Joseph with a Certificate of Recognition and Achievement. In late 2014, Joseph was assigned to the State's Attorney's Office's Felony Review Unit. During his time, he spoke to victims of crimes, Mirandized and obtained statements from violent offenders, reviewed evidence, and provided consultation on charging decisions to law enforcement agencies throughout Cook County. In 2015, Joseph joined Goldberg & Goldberg where he continued his practice as a civil trial lawyer with a concentration on representing the victims of medical malpractice. Joseph is involved in all matters related to the trial of these complex civil litigation matters, including taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing contested motions, attending court, and assisting on all of the firm's catastrophic medical malpractice and wrongful death claims. Joseph has specialized knowledge in Illinois Traffic Law and crash investigations, particularly as they affect victims in car crashes, motorcycle crashes, and pedestrian injuries. Dedicated to the needs of all of his friends and clients, Joseph is willing to lend his assistance on any law-related matter. Joseph relishes the opportunity to work with and learn from the other talented lawyers at Goldberg & Goldberg. Joseph appreciates the firm's devotion to their clients, their comprehensive commitment to preparation, and their unrelenting fearlessness in the courtroom. Read Full Bio Show Sponsors: Legal Technology Services - LegalTechService.com Digital Law Marketing - DigitalLawMarketing.com Harris Lowry Manton LLP - hlmlawfirm.com Free Resources: Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 1 Stages Of A Jury Trial - Part 2
A looming railroad strike could have disastrous consequences for American energy, agriculture, and countless other industries. One of the House's foremost experts on railroads, Congressman Rick Crawford, joins us to break down the negotiations between the railroads and their unions, why the Biden Administration is at fault, and what Republicans need to do moving forward to prevent this from ever happening again. Rick Crawford is the U.S. Representative for Arkansas' First District. He serves on the Transportation Committee and is Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. He also serves on the Agriculture Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @RepRickCrawford.
Nina Turner talks about her latest congressional race, which she lost, where the Congressional Progressives Caucus was, & what's next for her. Amy Vilela talks about her own congressional race for Nevada's First District. https://twitter.com/amy4thepeople https://twitter.com/ninaturner Amy Vilela grew up in poverty, relying on programs like WIC & SNAP in order to make ends meet as a single-mother. She took classes at night while working multiple jobs to become the first in her family to earn a degree. She became a national advocate for Medicare for All after her daughter Shalynne died at the hands of our nation's profit-driven healthcare system. After working her way up to become a CFO, Amy has since retooled her professional experience to provide vital campaign services to other progressive candidates. In 2020, serving as a State Co-chair, Amy led the charge for Bernie Sanders' landslide victory in the Nevada caucuses. The Vilelas first moved to Nevada when her husband, Major David Vilela, was transferred to Creech Air Force Base. If elected, she would be the first ever active duty military spouse to serve in Congress. In addition to Congresswoman Cori Bush & Senator Nina Turner, Amy's campaign has attracted national attention and has been endorsed by Brand New Congress, Sunrise Movement Las Vegas, the Center for Biological Diversity & more. Nina Turner, the oldest of seven children, grew up in a working-class family in Cleveland's Lee-Harvard community. Her Mother was a nurse's aide & her Father was a truck driver. Experiencing the impact of income inequality firsthand, Turner took her first job at age 14 to help support her siblings & keep the family afloat. Turner's Mother battled high blood pressure her entire life & died at age 42. This experience exposed to Turner the serious problems with our health care system, especially for Black & lower-income families. After working her way through college and graduate school (she earned an Associate's Degree from Cuyahoga Community College & a Bachelor's and Master's from Cleveland State University), she started a career dedicated to keeping Ohio working families afloat too. Turner made history in 2005 as the first African American woman to represent Ward One on the Cleveland City Council, & again in 2008 as the first African American woman to serve as a State Senator in Ohio's 25th District. In the legislature, Turner repeatedly defended against attacks on women's health care freedom & partnered with working families & organized labor to protect collective bargaining rights. As a champion for criminal justice reform, she led the effort to create Ohio's first task force on police & community relations in the wake of tragic police killings in Ohio & across the country. Turner went on to serve as the Chair of Party Engagement for the Ohio Democratic Party, leading the effort to build a more robust & inclusive organizing infrastructure & support for local Democratic candidates across the State. Turner took her record of accomplishment & commitment to justice nationwide when she became a national surrogate for Bernie Sanders' 2016 Presidential campaign & National Co-Chair for Bernie 2020. In those roles, she traveled coast to coast building support for progressive values such as a $15 living wage, free education from kindergarten through college & health care as a human right in the form of Medicare for All. Between those two campaigns, Turner also served as the President of the national grassroots political organization “Our Revolution.” Nina Turner is a wife, mother & proud grandmother. A former Assistant Professor of History at her alma mater Cuyahoga Community College, she is also the current host of the “Hello Somebody” podcast on iHeartRadio. ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** On Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Follow Katie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kthalps Callin link: https://www.callin.com/episode/nina-turner-amy-vilela-qsJgTwzHDK
We talk to Amy Vilela about her progressive campaign for Nevada's First District.