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Dave & TJ talk about the latest on the federal government shutdown. Dr. Gordon Gee stops by to talk about promoting diversity of thought on college campuses. Bill Bissett, with the WV Manufacturers' Association, joins the show. Plus, Tom Susman, former PEIA Director, talks about the rising costs of healthcare. 

Bond set at $2M for Columbus man accused in the death of a 3-year-old boy; another arrest has been made in the case of last month's viral brawl in Cincinnati; wife of Cleveland Heights' mayor pleaded not guilty to trespassing charges; former president Gordon Gee is returning to The Ohio State University.

What if we told you that the most successful higher education leaders don't avoid chaos—they harness it?While others are paralyzed by uncertainty, these "chaos pilots" are transforming disruption into opportunity, setbacks into sidesteps, and ambiguity into innovation.In today's release—the fifth installment of Dr. Melissa Morriss-Olson's IngenioUs Leadership blog series—she dives deep into Chapter 8: Chaos as Catalyst, exploring how exceptional leaders navigate our rapidly changing landscape with what poet John Keats called "negative capability": the ability to thrive in uncertainty without frantically reaching for certainty.Read: Two Essential Habits of Chaos Pilots Read the full blog post here: "Chaos as Catalyst: Piloting Through Challenges and Opportunities"Discover how leaders like:E. Gordon Gee turned a $45 million budget deficit into a catalyst for transformationMichael Sorrell made a bold accreditation pivot that saved Paul Quinn CollegeNicholas Covino is revolutionizing mental health on campus by questioning fundamental assumptionsBen Nelson completely reimagined higher education with Minerva University's radical modelYou'll learn the two core habits that separate leaders who merely manage change from those who design it—and practical ways to implement these strategies immediately.But here's what makes this release extra special... Watch the companion video featuring voices from Dr. Morriss-Olson's latest podcast seasonCheck out our  powerful 15-minute video that brings these concepts to life through the authentic voices of remarkable women leaders, including:Dr. Annette Parker (South Central College) on strategic thinking during industry disruptionDr. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (Augustana University) on the art of strategic risk-takingDr. Barbara Mistick (NAICU) on cross-industry innovation strategiesDr. Sandra Harper  (McMurry University) on resilience for the long-termDr. Marcheta Evans (St. Catherine University) on radical transparency as transformationDr. Tuajuanda Jordan (St. Mary's College of Maryland) on systematic self-renewalWhere am I trying to control what cannot be controlled?How might my current "crisis" actually be an opportunity in disguise?What experiment could I start today that might fail—but could also transform everything?How am I modeling resilience and growth for my community?The future of higher education won't be built by leaders who avoid chaos—it will be shaped by those who learn to pilot through it.Navigate with purpose. Lead through uncertainty. Pilot with courage.Best,The CHELIP TeamP.S. After you read and watch, we'd love to hear which insight resonated most with you. Simply reply to this email and share your thoughts—we read every response personally.These leaders don't just talk about thriving in chaos—they demonstrate it through their lived experiences and hard-won wisdom.Your Chaos Navigation QuestionsAs you engage with both the blog and video, consider these reflection questions:What's Next?This is the fifth of six installments in Dr. Morriss-Olson's IngenioUs Leadership blog series, each lifting up core themes from her book that emerged through interviews with higher education leaders across the country.Haven't caught up on the previous posts? You can find the complete series here.Want to dive deeper? Her book IngenioUs Leadership: Creating Solutions to Wicked Problems in Higher Education provides the complete framework and additional insights from all her research.

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --The state Board of Education has begun it's lawsuit to challenge new legislation requiring oversight from lawmakers in the Board's policy actions--Michael Benson begins his tenure at WVU in the retirement of E. Gordon Gee today--The last of the Southern Regional Jail officers who were part of an inmate's death has been sentenced. --In Sports: MLB Home Run Derby results and we're ready to put the ball in the air for the TBT 

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A teenager drowns while swimming at Tygart Lake--State Lawmakers get an update on work to consolidate the state's labs--Gordon Gee is ready to head off into the sunset at WVU--In Sports: a former Mountaineer makes a strong debut in the WNBA 

Red Cross Allegheny Highlands Chapter Executive Director Jason Keeling on the disastercenters open in Marion and Ohio Counties. Richellle Beatty and Jared Mazezka from Leadership Mon on the upcoming class and registration. WVU President Dr. Gordon Gee reflects on his more than four decade career as a university president. 

As higher education leaders look for solutions to remedy current woes besetting the sector, they scour the traditional paradigm for clues. So far, uneven progress has been made.  This could be attributed to the fact that leaders are searching for solutions to problems inside the same system that caused them. Some commentators, notably Gordon Gee, have suggested that answers might be better sought outside the box if higher ed is remain relevant and viable.  In this episode I'll suggest that working from the inside and outside simultaneously and congruently is possible. I'll look at what can be learned from external paradigms and applied to a new “supply chain” approach to higher education.   EdUp Insights with Bill Pepicello is part of the EdUp Experience Network.  

Today Dave is joined by E. Gordon Gee, Ryan Schmelz, Dave Allen, Brad McElhinny, and Jonathan Savage.

Gordon Gee has drawn a lot of attention recently for his major overhaul of the University of West Virginia. But a closer look at his decades-long journey—some would say foray—through higher education reveals a dedication to evolving and improving the paradigm wherever he has served. Working from inside the traditional model, Gee has steadfastly done what he thinks is the right thing. On the other hand, John Sperling, founder of University of Phoenix, approached the traditional paradigm from the outside, introducing innovations that have altered the course of higher education in a number of ways. In this episode I'll look at the similarities between these two controversial visionaries as they have altered the landscape of higher education with two distinct approaches to the traditional paradigm. EdUp Insights with Bill Pepicello is part of the EdUp Experience Podcast Network

According to CBS sports, In the futuristic realm of 2031, the concept of birthing a revolutionary "super-league" paradigm in college football gleams with brilliance and feasibility.This epoch coincides perfectly with the expiration of prevailing media rights contracts for major conferences and the esteemed College Football Playoff. Termed as "coterminous," deriving its essence from the Latin roots signifying "shared boundaries," this juncture presents an opportune moment for restructuring collegiate football ownership, fostering symbiotic relationships between educational institutions and their media affiliates.Yet, the current epoch seems ill-fated for such transformative endeavors. Insights gleaned from discussions at the Final Four in Glendale, Arizona, indicate a prevailing sentiment of temporal incongruence with the proposed "super league" notion. Initially broached by a consortium of collegiate leaders, this visionary undertaking mirrors the metamorphosis witnessed by the NFL in the 1960s, under the sagacious guidance of former commissioner Pete Rozelle. Rozelle's visionary persuasions led to the equitable distribution of revenue among NFL franchises, a precedent upheld through decades, even enduring Supreme Court scrutiny.Amidst the looming uncertainties engulfing collegiate sports' trajectory, the 20 luminaries spearheading the "College Sports Tomorrow" initiative brace themselves for a formidable clash against the envisioned futures advocated by the Big Ten and SEC. West Virginia University president and esteemed CST member, Gordon Gee, articulates a resolute stance against relegating pivotal decisions solely to commissioners and athletic directors, advocating for a holistic university perspective in charting the course of collegiate athletics.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. Yahoo FinanceFor comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit the brand behind every great investor, YahooFinance.com. LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That's why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARENTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

In this episode, we speak with someone whose name has become synonymous with transformative leadership in academia—Dr. E. Gordon Gee, President of West Virginia University. In his illustrious career spanning more than four decades, Dr. Gee has led some of the nation's most prestigious institutions, but what sets him apart is not just his longevity in leadership but his unwavering commitment to evolve and transform these institutions, often making challenging decisions that, while controversial, have proven pivotal for long-term institutional success. Listen in as we learn where Dr. Gee feels his leadership has left an indelible mark and why he believes so passionately in the land grant mission that is all about community building and accessibility. We also reflect on the lessons learned from regrets and the power of embracing mistakes as a driving force for change—something Dr. Gee articulates with candid vulnerability and wisdom. We discuss the systemic changes Dr. Gee has spearheaded, why bold and sometimes unpopular actions are necessary, and how these may serve as a template for future institutional resilience and agility. Finally, Dr. Gee shares his vision for the legacy he wishes to leave behind, his thoughts on the existential challenges facing higher education today, and his hopeful outlook on the future. Join us as we delve into deep topics with a visionary leader aiming to transform academia for years to come. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chelip/message

In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming Gordon Gee, President of West Virginia University. A distinguished educator, visionary leader, and advocate for higher education, President Gee's contributions have left a permanent mark on the realms of academia, innovation, and community engagement.His experiences have been shaped by a commitment to excellence, a passion for fostering intellectual curiosity, and a deep understanding of the vital role universities play in shaping society. Through his leadership, we have gained a deeper appreciation for the transformative potential that education holds and the vital role it plays in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.President Gee's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Intellection, Learner, Achiever, Arranger and Woo.For more interviews visit leadingwithstrengths.comTranscripts available upon request.

Today on the West Virginia Morning News: --Nucor Steel is already bringing West Virginians home for good jobs--Pushback is coming on a proposed consolidation plan for Harrison County schools--Gordon Gee delivers his State of the University address later today at WVU--In Sports, Martinsburg native Tyson Bagent starts his first NFL game and shines in victory

The UAW is getting closer to striking as the latest contract offer from GM and Stellantis was rejected as not good enough to ward off a strike. UAW president Shawn Fain has made it clear that unless a deal is reached by September 14, 150,000 workers will head to the strike lines.  Hurricane Lee rapidly intensifies to a powerful Category 5 storm in the Atlantic. While current models predict the storm will not directly hit major populated areas, the storms rapid intensification is linked to the record warm temperatures of the Atlantic, providing a window into our climate futures.  Hong Kong was inundated with flash floods as more rain fell on the region since records started being kept in 1884. Over 19 inches of rain fell on Hong Kong in 24 hours, with over six inches falling between 11PM and midnight last night.  West Virginia University becomes the latest “canary in the coal mine” in higher education. The university has announced deep cuts, which will eliminate 169 faculty members (7% of the faculty) and 32 of the university's 338 majors. The president of WCU, Gordon Gee, told the New York Times, “We simply have lost the support of the American public,” when explaining the lack of funding for public universities.   Elon Musk admits that he unilaterally denied the Ukrainian military access to the Starlink satellite internet service to prevent a Ukrainian drone attack against some of the Russian naval fleet near the coast of Crimea. Privatized, billionaire-run government anyone? Later today and tomorrow, York, PA will play host to a “Big” Christian Nationalist/Dominionist conference featuring a who's-who of right-wing religious ideologues. PA Representative Wendy Fink, representing PA's 94th district, has actively promoted the event on social media, telling readers “Come out to the Big Event at Praise Community Church in York on Sept. 8 to hear me speak about how you can build a community action team at your local church.” That's right before she and her staff provide the religious zealots and “Introduction to Firearms” followed by a cozy Pastor's breakfast. Will any major media outlets cover the event? Great new podcast from the Bucks County Beacon! The Civic Circle is a GenZ hosted and focused podcast from the Bucks County Beacon with production assistance from yours truly! Check out Cyril's interview with the hosts on the latest episode of The Signal and look for the premiere of their first show right around the corner!

David Miliband, CEO and president of the International Rescue Committee, says he's concerned the war in Ukraine is becoming "normalized." He talks about the war and the humanitarian crisis it has created. And, as part of its plans to make up for a $45 million budget shortfall, the leaders of West Virginia University announced it will end its advanced study of foreign languages programs. Paula Krebs, executive director of the Modern Language Association, explains what's at stake for students, and WVU President E. Gordon Gee shares how he is justifying the cuts. Then, a flurry of hiring of diversity, equity and inclusion specialists followed the murder of George Floyd three years ago. And now, DEI executives leaving their posts or being let go. Professor Shaun Harper, founder and executive director of the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center, joins us.

Read the transcript of this podcast here: The world of higher education has been in shock this past week after West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee announced plans to dramatically cut academic programs and jobs in the coming year. "West Virginia University, a crucial institution in one of the nation's most impoverished states, is poised to jettison all of its faculty dedicated to teaching Spanish, French, Chinese and other foreign languages," Nick Anderson reports at The Washington Post. "The state's largest public university also is moving toward elimination of a master's degree program in creative writing and a doctoral program in mathematics, among other proposed cuts, in response to declining enrollment and what university officials call a 'structural' budget deficit of $45 million. In all, 32 of the university's 338 majors on its Morgantown campus would be discontinued and 7 percent of its faculty eliminated under a plan made public last week." If WVU proceeds with the proposed cuts, the impact on campus workers—student employees, grad workers, faculty, staff, facilities workers—and the local economy will be massive.What brought WVU to this crisis point? And what can be done to fight back? In this urgent episode, we talk with: Leslie Wilber, an organizer with West Virginia Campus Workers who graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree from WVU earlier this year; Morgan King, a recent graduate of WVU, a Fulbright Scholar, and a Marshall Scholar; Dr. Jessie Wilkerson, associate professor and Joyce and Stuart Robbins Chair of History at WVU, a member of the West Virginia Campus Workers union, and the author of To Live Here, You Have to Fight: How Women Led Appalachian Movements for Social Justice.Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive at freemusicarchive.org):Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme Song

The world of higher education has been in shock this past week after West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee announced plans to dramatically cut academic programs and jobs in the coming year. "West Virginia University, a crucial institution in one of the nation's most impoverished states, is poised to jettison all of its faculty dedicated to teaching Spanish, French, Chinese and other foreign languages," Nick Anderson reports at The Washington Post. "The state's largest public university also is moving toward elimination of a master's degree program in creative writing and a doctoral program in mathematics, among other proposed cuts, in response to declining enrollment and what university officials call a 'structural' budget deficit of $45 million. In all, 32 of the university's 338 majors on its Morgantown campus would be discontinued and 7 percent of its faculty eliminated under a plan made public last week." If WVU proceeds with the proposed cuts, the impact on campus workers—student employees, grad workers, faculty, staff, facilities workers—and the local economy will be massive. What brought WVU to this crisis point? And what can be done to fight back? In this urgent episode, we talk with: Leslie Wilber, an organizer with West Virginia Campus Workers who graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree from WVU earlier this year; Morgan King, a recent graduate of WVU, a Fulbright Scholar, and a Marshall Scholar; Dr. Jessie Wilkerson, associate professor and Joyce and Stuart Robbins Chair of History at WVU, a member of the West Virginia Campus Workers union, and the author of To Live Here, You Have to Fight: How Women Led Appalachian Movements for Social Justice. Additional links/info below… Leslie's Twitter page Morgan's Twitter page Jessie's Twitter page West Virginia Campus Workers website and Twitter page West Virginia United Student Union Twitter page WVCW: "Stop the Cuts at WVU" page CALL TO ACTION: Save WVU – An Open Letter from Alumni Mya Helm, Slate, "Everyone at West Virginia University Knew Something Was Up. I Hate That We Were Right" Nick Anderson, The Washington Post, "WVU's Plan to Cut Foreign Languages, Other Programs Draws Disbelief" Emma Pettit, The Chronicle of Higher Education, "Scholars See Dangerous Precedent in West Virginia U.'s Plan to Cut Foreign Languages" Jessie Wilkerson, University of Illinois Press, To Live Here, You Have to Fight: How Women Led Appalachian Movements for Social Justice Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "Big Pharma Leaves 1,400 Workers in the Dust with West Virginia Plant Closure" Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "Duke University's Ploy to Ban Graduate Student Unions at All Private Universities" Working People, "**Jessie Wilkerson** (Bonus episode)" Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme Song    

Today on MetroNews This Morning: --A special session in Charleston will stretch into a third day--Weather causes problems in parts of West Virginia as a storm system passes--Gordon Gee says his recent contract extension will be his last as president of WVU--In Sports: pads start popping in spring drills at WVU

According to CBS Sports, "West Virginia coach Bob Huggins has resigned as Mountaineers men's basketball coach after he was arrested Friday night in Pittsburgh for driving under the influence of alcohol. Huggins, who informed the team of his impending resignation Saturday night, intends to retire.  WVU president E. Gordon Gee and athletic director Wren Baker released a joint statement on Huggins: "We support his decision so that he can focus on his health and family. On behalf of West Virginia University, we share our appreciation for his service to our University, our community and our state. During his time as a student-athlete, assistant coach and head coach, Coach Huggins devoted himself to his players, to our student body, to our fans and alumni and to all West Virginians. His contributions will always be a part of our history. In the days ahead, we will focus on supporting the student-athletes in our men's basketball program and solidifying leadership for our program." Huggins, 69, is one of the biggest figures in college basketball with two Final Fours and more than four decades of coaching to his name. Until his ouster, he was the active leader in Division I wins (934) as his head-coaching career dated back to Walsh College in 1980. Huggins was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022, an achievement many in the basketball community considered long overdue, even in spite of Huggins never reaching the national championship game." Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to CBS Sports, "West Virginia coach Bob Huggins has resigned as Mountaineers men's basketball coach after he was arrested Friday night in Pittsburgh for driving under the influence of alcohol. Huggins, who informed the team of his impending resignation Saturday night, intends to retire. WVU president E. Gordon Gee and athletic director Wren Baker released a joint statement on Huggins: "We support his decision so that he can focus on his health and family. On behalf of West Virginia University, we share our appreciation for his service to our University, our community and our state. During his time as a student-athlete, assistant coach and head coach, Coach Huggins devoted himself to his players, to our student body, to our fans and alumni and to all West Virginians. His contributions will always be a part of our history. In the days ahead, we will focus on supporting the student-athletes in our men's basketball program and solidifying leadership for our program."Huggins, 69, is one of the biggest figures in college basketball with two Final Fours and more than four decades of coaching to his name. Until his ouster, he was the active leader in Division I wins (934) as his head-coaching career dated back to Walsh College in 1980. Huggins was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022, an achievement many in the basketball community considered long overdue, even in spite of Huggins never reaching the national championship game."Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advantage Valley flexes its manufacturing muscle…Homer Hickam's ‘Rocket Boys' comes to Theatre West Virginia…and Huntington touts successes at its leadership conference…on today's daily304. #1 – From LIVABILITY – Advantage Valley – West Virginia's Charleston-Huntington metro region --  is flexing its manufacturing muscle with a wave of new investment and expansions at existing industries that are creating jobs.  Manufacturers find Advantage Valley attractive because of the region's workforce-focused training. The region's booming advanced manufacturing sector has the lowest employee turnover rate in the nation.  GreenPower Motor Co., a Canada-based company that began manufacturing all-electric school buses in Advantage Valley in September 2022, utilized the region's training resources to empower its workforce. GreenPower, which has created 200 jobs and will boost the Advantage Valley economy by $500 million over five years, partnered with BridgeValley Community & Technical College and the Workforce Development Board of Kanawha County to help train its workers to manufacture the all-electric school buses. Read more: https://livability.com/wv/charleston/education-careers-opportunity/advantage-valley-is-attracting-talent/ #2 – From BROADWAY WORLD – “Rocket Boys” is coming to Theatre West Virginia this summer. Performances run July 14-29. “Rocket Boys,” a musical based on the 1998 New York Times #1 bestseller by NASA engineer Homer Hickam (also immortalized in the hit film, “October Sky”), has received a huge and overwhelmingly positive reaction from the musical theater community since its initial stages. The memoir of a misfit coal-miner's son in West Virginia who engages some skeptical friends to join his dream of rockets and space is one of the leading Community/Library Reads across the country, a staple on school lists, and is published now in nearly every language across the globe. Visit www.theatrewestvirginia.org for ticketing information. Read more: https://www.broadwayworld.com/west-virginia/article/ROCKET-BOYS-Comes-to-Theatre-West-Virginia-in-July-20230515   #3 – From THE INTELLIGENCER – There is probably no better place to begin a program focused on West Virginia's challenges and successes than Huntington, a city that has overcome some negative stereotypes to emerge as a glowing example of the state's potential. Huntington kicked off the first session of the 2023 class of Leadership West Virginia. Celebrating 32 years, LWV was created in 1991 by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce to cultivate leaders in the state. The program has graduated more than 1,450 alumni who have gone on to various leadership positions in government, business, charities, nonprofits and more. A lengthy list of improvements can be attributed to the city's leadership. The city secured a $3 million grant in 2017 by winning America's Best Communities Competition. Once labeled the nation's most obese city, Huntington was able to reduce its obesity rate by more than 15 percentage points thanks to a renewed focus on fitness and healthy eating.  The city has tackled an opioid epidemic by creating quick response teams to help overdose victims and focusing on new treatment options. Marshall University President Brad Smith is working with his WVU counterpart, E. Gordon Gee, in the Ascend West Virginia program, which creates incentives for remote workers to relocate to several West Virginia communities. Read more: https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/top-headlines/2023/05/leadership-west-virginia-huntingtons-emerald-shines-bright/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Bob Huggins, the head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, has been suspended for the first three games of the 2023-24 season, and his salary has been reduced by $1 million annually. Huggins has also been ordered to undergo sensitivity training after he used an anti-gay slur during an appearance on a Cincinnati radio station, jeopardizing his job. The incident occurred after longtime Cincinnati radio host Bill Cunningham and former Huggins assistant coach Steve Moeller got Huggins on the phone. Cunningham asked Huggins about Xavier University, his rival when he was the head coach at Cincinnati from 1989-2005. Huggins responded by describing Xavier fans throwing “rubber penises on the floor” during a Crosstown Shootout game against Cincinnati. Cunningham then asked if that happened on “transgender night?” to which Huggins responded with the offensive language. Huggins has since released an apology statement admitting to using “a completely insensitive and abhorrent phrase” and described himself as “ashamed and embarrassed and heartbroken.” West Virginia's athletic department released a statement of its own describing Huggins' remarks as “insensitive” and “offensive” and saying the matter was “under review.” In a joint statement, West Virginia president Gordon Gee and athletic director Wren Baker made it clear to Huggins "that any incidents of similar derogatory and offensive language will result in immediate termination." Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bob Huggins, the head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, has been suspended for the first three games of the 2023-24 season, and his salary has been reduced by $1 million annually. Huggins has also been ordered to undergo sensitivity training after he used an anti-gay slur during an appearance on a Cincinnati radio station, jeopardizing his job. The incident occurred after longtime Cincinnati radio host Bill Cunningham and former Huggins assistant coach Steve Moeller got Huggins on the phone. Cunningham asked Huggins about Xavier University, his rival when he was the head coach at Cincinnati from 1989-2005. Huggins responded by describing Xavier fans throwing “rubber penises on the floor” during a Crosstown Shootout game against Cincinnati. Cunningham then asked if that happened on “transgender night?” to which Huggins responded with the offensive language.Huggins has since released an apology statement admitting to using “a completely insensitive and abhorrent phrase” and described himself as “ashamed and embarrassed and heartbroken.” West Virginia's athletic department released a statement of its own describing Huggins' remarks as “insensitive” and “offensive” and saying the matter was “under review.” In a joint statement, West Virginia president Gordon Gee and athletic director Wren Baker made it clear to Huggins "that any incidents of similar derogatory and offensive language will result in immediate termination."Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy opens the show with a couple Crum thoughts, Huggins punishment talk, Bo Jackson's hiccups, McGavic's tweet, Ence's rough soccer day, a quick thought on Livingston, and is it always Gordon Gee? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this very special episode of Random Banter Ethan is joined by the President of West Virginia University, E. Gordon Gee. Listen to this episode to hear many different things about the president that you may have never known as well as things that you probably already knew! Welcome to Random Banter episode 31 I would like to give a REALLY BIG thank you not only to E. Gordon Gee but also to Bonnie Anderson and the rest of the presidential staff for being so generous with their time and allowing me to record this episode! It was a wonderful experience that I hope will happen again! Thank you for making this possible!!

Dr. Gordon Gee from the University of Utah Health discusses the injury to Oneil Cruz who fractured his ankle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VandySports turns 20 this week, and former Vanderbilt athletics employee Luke Wyatt gives us a behind-the-scenes look of what went on inside the athletic department over many key events during that time. Luke also offers insights into some of the best and worst things that happened during those two decades. Topics include the athletics restructuring, the fallout from the Gillette Hall scandal, the best home football atmospheres during the decade, why Gordon Gee's staying at Vanderbilt might have prevented athletics decay and more.

WVU president E. Gordon Gee has tasked new AD Wren Baker with guiding Mountaineer athletics through an "ever-changing landscape" in the world of college sports. What makes him equipped to do that? In this edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Pritt & Spano, former congressman Tom McMillen answers that question. McMillen, a former NBA big man and NCAA All-American, is the CEO of Lead1 Association, which represents athletic directors at 131 FBS schools. He explains why Baker is a rising "star" in the industry, and also shares his thoughts on NIL, the transfer portal and more. 

Rock & Co. Rockin CU #2 w/ @adamcm777 buffstampede.com we look at CU v UT last 2022 game and look ahead—Is New CU President the first since Gordon Gee to recognize importance of competitive Football team? Who coaches next Year—is Deion Sanders realistic, best choiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WVU president E. Gordon Gee announced Monday morning that the university had parted ways with director of athletics Shane Lyons, and that a national search has begun to find his replacement. The expectation is that the search will move quickly. On this edition of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, hosts Nick Farrell and Ryan Decker reacted to the news of the day and look at the path ahead for WVU Athletics. 

WVU president Gordon Gee on the departure of USC and UCLA to the Big 10 and the hiring of Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark.

Dave reacts to the WVU Faculty Senate rejecting a vote of no confidence against President Gordon Gee and Provost Maryanne Reed. Plus, why social service agencies in Morgantown should not have to defend every decision they make.

According to a recent study by John Hopkins University, 1 in 500 Americans have died from coronavirus since the nation's first reported infection. Think about that for a second and after you do check how many friends you have on Facebook, Twitter, etc and see what that would equate to for you. If you knew that you could save their life, would you? This podcast was recorded with that one person in mind. We talk with Dr. Clay Marsh, the Coronavirus Response Coordinator for West Virginia. This state has the lowest vaccination record in the country, and his job is to find ways to change that and help West Virginia return back to normal. Our conversation is directly geared towards those who are unvaccinated. There is no talk of politics, or judgement for those who choose to remain unvaccinated, just straight talk out of the mouth of an expert. We discuss the following:AntibodiesIvermectinHerd ImmunityVariantsVaccinesThe future of Covid-19And we even role play, with me asking questions from the standpoint of a vaccine hesitant person. If you, or if you know someone, who isn't vaccinated and want the real facts with no spin, no politics, no judgment and no guilt, you are going to want to catch this episode and then send it to someone you love. Guest Bio:Clay Marsh, MD, is West Virginia University's chief health officer, and serves as a member of President E. Gordon Gee's leadership team.  As WVU's vice president for health sciences, he oversees five health sciences schools and three health campuses, and serves on the governing boards that determine policy and priorities for WVU Medicine and its component organizations. In addition, as executive dean, he is the leader of the WVU School of Medicine.In his role as WVU's health leader, he has mobilized resources across the University to help WVU Medicine become the leading employer in the state and to build signature programs of excellence in the areas of heart and vascular care, cancer prevention and treatment, women's and children's health, trauma and critical care, and neurological health and disease. He also has focused resources on areas of emphasis, including opioid addiction, diabetes, and obesity.As part of WVU's efforts to address the opioid crisis in West Virginia and the nation, he organized a Substance Abuse Task Force to coordinate and strengthen the activities of the University's patient care enterprise, research and teaching faculty, and administration in this area. He was a participant in the White House Symposium on the development of centers of academic excellence in addiction medicine and has participated in policy discussions with state and national leaders in education, research and public policy to advance these efforts.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/faithpolitics)

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Gordon Gee was named the Top University President in the U.S. by Time Magazine, and is the only higher education leader to have been a president 7 times, including return stints at both The Ohio State University and WVU. He shares lessons and insights from his more than 4 decades of experience as a university president, including how he has boiled down all the information he needs to run WVU onto a card he can carry in his wallet. He discusses the vital role of our flagship public universities that he describes in detail in Land-Grant Universities for the Future: Higher Education for the Public Good (Johns Hopkins University Press), and that will appear in a new book with the same publisher. David Finegold is the president of Chatham University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Gordon Gee was named the Top University President in the U.S. by Time Magazine, and is the only higher education leader to have been a president 7 times, including return stints at both The Ohio State University and WVU. He shares lessons and insights from his more than 4 decades of experience as a university president, including how he has boiled down all the information he needs to run WVU onto a card he can carry in his wallet. He discusses the vital role of our flagship public universities that he describes in detail in Land-Grant Universities for the Future: Higher Education for the Public Good (Johns Hopkins University Press), and that will appear in a new book with the same publisher. David Finegold is the president of Chatham University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Gordon Gee was named the Top University President in the U.S. by Time Magazine, and is the only higher education leader to have been a president 7 times, including return stints at both The Ohio State University and WVU. He shares lessons and insights from his more than 4 decades of experience as a university president, including how he has boiled down all the information he needs to run WVU onto a card he can carry in his wallet. He discusses the vital role of our flagship public universities that he describes in detail in Land-Grant Universities for the Future: Higher Education for the Public Good (Johns Hopkins University Press), and that will appear in a new book with the same publisher. David Finegold is the president of Chatham University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasn't the prettiest set of games, but college football is back and you will hear zero complaints on this podcast. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde recap the weekend that was. How long until Scott Frost is run out of Nebraska and has UCLA finally turned the corner?West Virginia president Gordon Gee told the student newspaper, The Daily Athenaeum, he believes the 12-team playoff is "on life support." Why would he turn down a playoff that would help his school? The guys also pick the two biggest games coming up on Thursday as Ohio State travels to Minnesota and Boise State takes on UCF. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's show talks about the University of West Virginia's president saying that he will vote “no” to a 12-team format for the College Football Playoff. Watch today's show to get all the details.

T-Bone & Timmy on a Friday. Hell is Real tonight: Crew vs FC Cincinnati. Gordon Gee is against CFP expansion. The first Saturday Showcase of the year. Oscar Robertson has come to the defense of LeBron James. Bruce Feldman isn't as high on Ohio State this year. Tim wanted redemption from his bad Game Show segment on Tuesday. Degenerate T-Bone to end the second hour. Robot umpires are doing well in the minor leagues. Tool of the Week.

The game of conference musical chairs has restarted. Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports joins the "Guys" to give context on a possible alliance among the Big 10, Pac 12 and ACC. Where would that leave the Big 12 and West Virginia University. It's early in the process but Brad's anger is growing quickly. Hoppy provides seven strong connections between Gordon Gee and ACC leaders. Text questions raise several interesting points ranging from football over-under prop bets to domestic train travel.

In the second hour, the guys kick off the 4 @ 4 discussing Gordon Gee, who was once Ohio State's president and is now West Virginia's president flip flopping on the BCS. Bruno joins and the guys talk more about the news with the Supreme Court ruling on NCAA paying athletes. Then Donn Schatz from the World of Outlaws talks racing with the guys.

Chuck opens the show by talking about the college chancellors and presidents giving their approval to the College Football Playoff's expansion. He then talks about coaches who get involved in the political process. Dan Mathews believes that we're starting to see a new version of Lane Kffin. Chris Landry joins us for his weekly visit.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck opens the show by talking about the college chancellors and presidents giving their approval to the College Football Playoff's expansion. He then talks about coaches who get involved in the political process. Dan Mathews believes that we're starting to see a new version of Lane Kffin. Chris Landry joins us for his weekly visit.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Angela Delfine-Mechler and Patrick O'Donnell during the TTP Season Finale as they interview a very special guest, President Gordon Gee! President Gee will share about his experiences during the pandemic as college president, what some of his favorite hobbies were, and some words of wisdom with our first-year students! You won't want to miss it!

Christian colleges and universities face unique challenges, even without coronavirus, economic issues and racial unrest. One of the guiding lights in helping navigate those challenges is the Association for Biblical Higher Education, which serves as an accreditor and also offers a number of services. After long-time president Dr. Ralph Enlow retired, ABHE selected Dr. Philip Dearborn to fill the position. He previously served as provost of Lancaster Bible College and multiple other positions. Navigating Turbulent Waters Dr. Dearborn, who assumed his new role during the midst of unprecedented times on July 1, is not sure what the new "normal" will look like. Dr. Dearborn put together eight goals for his first 100 days to give to ABHE's board. He is a self-described optimist, and believes that the pandemic actually has created great opportunities, so the challenge becomes navigating through the turbulent waters to find these silver linings. While the circumstances around higher education have changed, ABHE's purpose, vision and mission has not. Dr. Dearborn noted that ABHE must be nimble enough to find ways to move forward while supporting its members as they move forward. To achieve that, ABHE is starting a new strategic planning process focused on identifying the needs of Christian higher education institutions. This process will enable the association to better meet the needs of its constituency, while also broadening the services ABHE offers, especially in relation to developing leaders. ABHE also is trying to modernize its facilities so it can provide top-of-the-line services. For example, the Association is creating a state-of-the-art Zoom room that will provide cutting-edge technology to deliver quality programs. Transforming a Lagging Industry COVID and the resultant economic issues have accelerated the changes that have been coming in higher education. Similar to Dr. Gordon Gee, President of West Virginia University, Dr. Dearborn estimates that the acceleration process has sped up by a decade, which will be challenging for higher education leaders to make since colleges and universities often lag behind in adopting change. He pointed to a number of colleges where faculty and staff stepped up during the early stages of the pandemic to help deal with the rapid challenges. However, to expect these individuals to continue to do that work for a sustained period of time is unrealistic. Additionally, much of higher education's lag is caused by an organizational culture that primarily supports the needs of faculty instead of students, especially in places where there is unionization. Higher education starts the upcoming fall term with a great amount of uncertainty. Fall enrollments are still up in the air and won't become clear until later in August and even September. Most institutions can no longer make a five-year plan. Instead, planning efforts are narrowing down to cover a month (or less) at a time. Dr. Dearborn believes that the changes that the pandemic brought during the spring semester will ripple through higher education and it will take more time for the sector to find its direction and understand what the ultimate impact is. These waves will continue for a significant period in time and will, in all probability, extend past the identification and production of a vaccination. It will take many years before the nation is "over" COVID-19. He pointed to one university president who said that his institution is trying to hold on through August 2021. At that point, that president believes there will be more clarity about what the future holds. Scenario Planning Because of these uncertain times, ABHE will delve deeply into scenario planning during its upcoming team retreat.  Dr. Dearborn believes that the world will continue to face big issues that will have a significant effect on higher education as well as the greater society. Therefore, he believes that in order for ABHE to remain nimble, the staff need to have a shared language that helps them focus on scenario planning. He also encourages higher education leaders to explore scenario planning. Dr. Dearborn advises picking a particular model and then starting to incorporate the scenario planning language into the institution's daily work. Soon higher education leaders will be able to look at various scenarios in relation to some of the institution's offerings. In-person vs. Technology ABHE shifted all of its meetings to Zoom. With that said, Dr. Dearborn believes there will be a place for both in-person meetings and technology after the pandemic ends. He predicts that face-to-face meetings and conferences will have a resurgence once the pandemic is over. While a lot can be accomplished on Zoom, there's something relationally important about face-to-face interactions, which are foundational to human lives. In comparison, Zoom is transactional. Dr. Dearborn cautions that leaders need to look for ways beyond these types of meetings, going forward because leadership is much more than just about transactions. Furthermore, it is difficult to get participants fully engaged when there are more than five people involved in a Zoom meeting. Expanding Services ABHE, which is primarily an accreditor and offers academic quality assurance, also continues to try to broaden its offerings to include board governance, board consulting, board/administration training, and leadership development for C-Suite executives.  Dr. Dearborn believes ABHE needs to expand its offers to include faculty, who spend the most time with students.  Furthermore, faculty need to shift their thinking and behaviors in order for higher education to remain sustainable in the wake of the many changes that are happening in the industry and across society. The ABHE president believes the association can offer several important services to support faculty. These include: Helping faculty members do better pedagogically in the classroom. This includes helping them understand how to teach critical thinking skills to students. He also wants to leverage technology to offer training, especially for faculty members. Providing leadership training specifically designed for faculty. Dr. Dearborn equated faculty with being middle-managers, who need to have a unique skill set to be able to relate up, down and across the organization. However, faculty who are placed in chair positions often don't flourish because while they are exceptionally smart, they didn't have this skill set. Changing Christian Education Dr. Dearborn noted that there are definitely trends within general higher education that affect the Bible college movement. These trends include enrollment, job readiness, and emotional intelligence. Bible colleges also have unique responsibilities. For example, Bible colleges have a mandate that comes specifically from the word of God, which is to fulfill the great commission. That mandate does not change during difficult times and serves as the common thread with the church at the center. However, Dr. Dearborn has seen trends among Bible colleges. For example, at one point both Bible colleges and Christian education distanced themselves from the church. These colleges were focused on enrolling individuals and preparing them for the churches through a top-down process that indicated that the colleges knew what was best. That paradigm has totally changed. Now, colleges need to reach out to pastors and ask them to identify the needs that churches are experiencing. Higher education leaders also need to understand that while students need to have a deep knowledge of the Bible, they also need to understand the business side of running a church. The ABHE president also believes it's time for Bible college leaders to have conversations with churches about what they need not only from a staffing perspective, but also from the church parishioners as the church fulfills its mission. Therefore, conversations about systemic changes that are currently happening are needed between church leaders and Bible colleges. Three Recommendations for Higher Education Leaders Dr. Dearborn suggested three takeaways for higher education leaders: Keep students first. If you're not focused on the needs of the students, your success rate will drop significant. Always consider the perspective of students when making decisions. Always learn. Force yourself to expand your knowledge and get outside of your context. For example, go outside to a business context to learn so you can bring those perspectives into your higher education institution. Don't stop building genuine relationships. Don't ever let these relationships be fake; build strong and long lasting relationships so you can lead effectively. Bullet Points The new "normal" probably will not emerge anytime soon. Higher education institutions won't be able to do long-range planning for some time—and that could be several years from now. Higher education traditionally has resisted change. Now with the pandemic and economic situation, higher education leaders are being forced to deal with issues that were thought to be a decade down the road. A key piece to this adaptation is faculty. Faculty need to understand that higher education's culture should be based on the needs of students, not their own. Scenario planning can create a common language and then offer ways for leaders to consider what may happen in the short term, thus helping the organization remain nimble when issues emerge rapidly. While all communications have been moved to Zoom and other platforms, nurturing face-to-face relationships will continue to be a priority, especially when the pandemic eases. There are many opportunities to help faculty grow. These include helping them understand pedagogy, which will improve their teaching, and also offering leadership development so they can serve in management positions within a college. While Christian education is facing many of the same issues that the overall higher education industry faces, Bible colleges will continue to be grounded in the word of God and the Bible's mission. Bible colleges do need to revise how they approach their world. Previously, many thought they created church leaders in a vacuum. Now it's important for Bible colleges to reach out to churches to get their feedback on what is needed both for those in the pulpit as well as the parishioners. This includes knowledge that extends past the Bible; for example, future pastors need to understand how to run the church as a business. Links to Articles, Apps, or websites mentioned during the interview: Association for Biblical Higher Education Guests Social Media Links: LinkedIn: com/in/philipedearborn The Change Leader's Social Media Links: Website: https://thechangeleader.com Website: https://changinghighered.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com

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E. Gordon Gee, Ph.D., has one of the most storied careers in academic leadership, having held more university presidencies than any other American. Most notably, he served as the president of The Ohio State University from 1990 to 1998 and 2007 to 2013, and currently, he serves as the President of West Virginia University. We're pleased to welcome Dr. Gee for what will no doubt be a colorful conversation with host and biographer Herb Asher, Ph.D., (Professor Emeritus of Political Science at The Ohio State University). Recorded on July 17, 2019 at the Boat House at Confluence Park in Columbus, Ohio.

Gordon Gee, president of West Virginia University, is a familiar face. He's personable and active on social media, which has provided both opportunities and challenges for the communications team at WVU. Join us for this webinar and hear from Tony Dobies, social media strategist for the university, about how they strategically positioned President Gee. Tony will share his experiences and talk about issues such as: Using social media to introduce the new president Reporting on their social media successes Tailoring a plan to fit the personality of your president

Went a little long this week, so you'll want to split it up if that's your deal. Apologies, but I didn't feel like cutting it up. All killer no filler, just the same. Roy Hibbert saying “No Homo” and getting fined Dave Zirin at The Nation and his thoughts on Hibbert Hate speech and whether or not Hibbert hates anyone The news covering the word without telling us what people said Am I allowed to use the word “pansy?” I'm back in the NBA and watching the playoffs Doc Gooden getting squeezed and not being able to scream until I'm hoarse The Indians get rained out and hell comes down on them The Indians apologizing for the rain out Stand-up comedians and whether they ever have to apologize Tracy Morgan is crazy and anyone who gets crazy deserves it Free speech and the first amendment and whether or not people should stand up Don Draper hitting a hash hookah and why we can't be more consistent Opie and Anthony's stance on apologies and how they never mean them Parsing the difference between Camel advertising to kids and SNL making jokes Jim Brown and whether or not he needs to be around anymore Ozzie Awesome on the Muni Stadium scoreboard LeBron opting out and joining the team Cleveland losing ownership of its rockstars, Scott Weiland, Trent Reznor Sports is the last nationally identifying factor for Cleveland Gordon Gee and whether he's allowed to tell a joke or not Gee is a symptom, not a disease Flame wars on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices