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In this week's episode of the Xtalks Life Science Podcast, host Ayesha Rashid, Senior Life Science Journalist at Xtalks, spoke with Jason Matuszewski, chairman, CEO and co-founder of BioStem Technologies, a company developing perinatal tissue allografts for regenerative therapies. The applications of the allografts, developed using the company's proprietary processing method, include wound care, limb saving in conditions like diabetic foot ulcers and treating wounds and amputations of veterans. After beginning his career as a technical engineer at SC Johnson and later leading process and quality initiatives at companies like ATI Ladish Forging, Nemak and HUSCO International, Jason's work with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation inspired his move into biotech. At BioStem, he's overseen optimized tissue sourcing, the build-out of a 6,000-square-foot, fully FDA- and AATB-compliant tissue processing facility and the growth of a high-performing team. Jason has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering Technology, is a Six Sigma Black Belt and serves on the AATB Processing and Distribution Council and BioFlorida's Government Affairs Committee. Tune in to learn more about cutting edge developments in regenerative medicine and wound care. For more life science and medical device content, visit the Xtalks Vitals homepage. https://xtalks.com/vitals/ Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/Xtalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtalks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtalks.Webinars/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtalks-webconferences YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XtalksWebinars/featured

Thanks to our Partners, Shop Boss and AppFueledCalifornia auto repair shop owners, there's a new regulation that almost flew under the radar, and if you're doing any kind of digital advertising, you'll want to hit play on this one.In this episode, Brian Walker sits down with Dave Kusa, president of ASCCA, to break down recent changes from the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) that affect how you advertise your shop, especially when it comes to your phone number and license info. Spoiler: that tracking number you've been using to measure ad performance? It's not necessarily a problem... but there are some key things you need to know to stay compliant and avoid issues down the line.They also talk about how this regulation came about, what ASCCA did to advocate for shop owners, and what to expect moving forward. Plus, if you've ever wondered why joining an association like ASCCA really matters, this is a perfect example of how that involvement pays off.If you're marketing a shop in California, or just want to stay ahead of the curve, this is one you can't afford to miss. Listen now and keep your shop out of trouble.Show Notes with TimestampsPodcast Network Introduction (00:00:00) Brief announcement of the Automotive Repair Podcast Network.Episode Introduction & Sponsors (00:00:10) Host Brian Walker introduces the episode, guest Dave Kusa, and thanks sponsors Shop Boss and App Fueled.Guest Introduction & ASCCA Overview (00:01:01) Dave Kusa introduces himself, his shop, and his role as ASCCA president and Government Affairs Committee chair.ASCCA's Role in Regulatory Issues (00:02:18) Discussion of ASCCA's involvement with the BAR advisory group and regulatory processes.Background on New BAR Advertising Rules (00:03:41) Explanation of how the new BAR advertising rules, especially phone number requirements, came to ASCCA's attention.Origin of Mobile Auto Repair Regulations (00:04:36) Details on how mobile repair regulations led to broader advertising requirements for all shops.Tracking Numbers & Industry Response (00:06:23) Concerns about tracking numbers, ASCCA's advocacy, and BAR's clarification on acceptable phone number practices.Current Compliance Recommendations (00:08:06) Advice on displaying registered phone numbers and ARD license on websites and digital marketing.Unresolved Issues & Awaiting Written Guidance (00:09:00) Pending clarity on Google My Business, Facebook, and the need for written BAR guidance.Best Practices & Consumer Protection (00:09:49) Benefits of displaying ARD numbers for legitimacy and consumer verification.Sponsor Messages (00:10:11) Promotional messages for Shop Boss and App Fueled.BAR's Enforcement Approach & Dynamic Number Insertion (00:12:03) Discussion of BAR's grace...

There's a crackdown on money laundering via real estate transactions. FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) is making new reporting requirements that affect real estate investors across the country, including here in Indianapolis and all of Indiana.FinCEN intention is to prevent illicit actors from using legal entities and trusts to anonymously launder illicit funds thru the US residential real estatemarket. Their goal is to identify individuals involved in the “entities”, by requiring industry reporting of very specific information for members, managers, trustees, etc. of the entity.The scope of the rule for reportable real estate transactions are as follows: 1. Property Type: Residential Real property2. Financing: non-financed (cash or private non-licensedlender)3. Transferee: Buyer is a legal entity or trust4. No exemption applies: not a result of transfer due todeath or divorceThere is no dollar amount threshold. All sales of Residential Real Property are reportable. This basically affects almost everyone in real estate to at least a certain degree.Brett Snodgrass talks to James Schultz of Momentum Title Agency about what this means in practical terms for everyone investing in real estate in Indianapolis and really all of Indiana.James Schultz is the Chairman of Government Affairs Committee for Indiana Land Title Association. James has spent a lot of time in Washington DC as this is a federal issue as well as state and local issue.James has spent many hours talking with attorney generals, state senators, state representatives and so many other officials and professionals that are weighing in on what legislation, regulations and practice changes will look like in the coming days.Many of these lawmakers and government regulators don't really understand what it's like to be an investor, nor do they understand how real estate investors, including wholesalers, positively impact the community.Investors help communities when they have good motives and practices. But there are also bad actors out there who give wholesalers, realtors and investors a bad image.This is such an important conversation to listen to. If you want to know what rule changes and new and developing regulations are and how they will impact your real estate business, then listen to this episode.JAMES SCHULTZ - MOMENTUM TITLE AGENCY: https://momentumclosings.com/teams/location/?company=6&location=Indy%20Main

"So I think that across the board what we'd like to see is a more common sense approach to what we're doing and really analyzing the downstream effects." Join Devon Tilly as he chats with Travis Hendrix of KGA Studio Architects! Travis Hendrix is an Associate Principal at KGA Studio Architects.  Through the combination of traditional, modern, and contemporary ideals he is continually looking to create something new, yet familiar, while always beautiful.  He prides himself on his design versatility, sharing KGA's belief that “the best design is the one that serves the client.”  In addition to high-end luxury custom homes and renovations; his portfolio of work includes restaurant tenant finish, townhomes, multi-family, historic preservation, clubhouses, and even a boutique hotel.  Travis holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado and is a licensed architect in California, Colorado, Texas, Minnesota, New Mexico, Idaho, and Florida. He serves on the board of the Metro Housing Coalition, is the chair of the HBA of Metro Denver Permitting Committee, member of the Government Affairs Committee, and serves on the board of the Custom Builder and Remodeler Council. Further reading about projects mentioned in this episode can be found below on KGA's website: - Single Stair Apartment Buildings In Denver - Reviving A Forgotten Lot: Single Stairs Housing Prototype In Denver's Baker Neighborhood - 4-Story Single Stair Prototype: Affordable Housing For Denver's 3-Story Districts Follow Travis (@thendrix_architect) and KGA (@kga_studio) on Instagram! Keep up with the Art of Construction (AOC) podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Subscribe to us and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- Listeners weigh-in on the latest Hillary Clinton/Russiagate revelations. Will anyone ultimately be held accountable? 5:15pm- A report from The New York Post reveals that FBI Director Kash Patel found a “burn bag” with thousands of documents related to the Trump-Russia collusion investigation. One of the documents discovered is the classified annex to former Special Counsel John Durham's probe. 5:20pm- Sen. Elizabeth Warren leaned on a table that wasn't bolted to the Senate floor—causing her and the table to spill over. While other Senators helped her up, why did Ron Wyden just keep walking? Don't worry: Warren wasn't hurt. Though, we are not sure if the table is ok. 5:25pm- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump stated: “Nancy Pelosi became rich by having inside information.” Will members of Congress finally be banned from trading stocks? Senator Josh Hawley has sponsored a new bill, “The Honest Act,” which passed through the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on Wednesday. 5:35pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Donald Trump ending wars between Thailand and Cambodia, Israel and Iran, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, India and Pakistan, Serbia and Kosovo, and Egypt and Ethiopia. Could Trump be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize? Plus, the president gives Russia a new deadline to end its war with Ukraine. Dr. Coates is the author of the book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/30/2025): 3:05pm- On Wednesday, the Commerce Department released a report indicating that U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3% in the second quarter—beating economic forecasts and rebounding from the first quarter's economic contraction. 3:15pm- Former Vice President Kamala Harris announces she will not run for Governor of California in 2026. 3:30pm A new American Eagle clothing advertisement features Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney bragging about her “great jeans.” Far-left social media users, however, are ridiculously saying that the commercial is secretly promoting eugenics—insisting the ad's “great jeans” line really means “great genes.” Now Dunkin Donuts has released a commercial in response to the Sweeney advertisement—mocking the far-left's outrage. 3:40pm- Does anyone in the audience want to see a video of Rep. Eric Swalwell lifting weights? NOPE! 3:50pm- On Wednesday, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani held a press conference to address the mass shooting in Manhattan earlier this week. Mamdani was notably asked about his previous calls to defund the NYC police. 4:05pm- Brian Morgenstern—Head of Public Policy at Riot Platforms & former Trump Administration Official—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's pledge to make America a “crypto superpower.” 4:30pm- Which TV shows and movies are you watching right now? Justin is rewatching Breaking Bad, Rich is still avoiding the Snow White remake, and Matt is watching Leave It to Beaver??? 4:40pm- From the White House, President Donald Trump delivers remarks on his administration's new initiative with tech companies to help modernize data access for Medicare recipients. 4:50pm- While appearing on Theo Vons podcast, Open AI CEO Sam Altman revealed that people are using ChatGPT like a therapist—which emphasizes the need for new laws to protect user privacy and chat histories. 5:05pm- Dr. Michael Busler— Professor of Finance and Finance Program Chair at Stockton University & Newsmax Contributor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Commerce Department's report indicating that U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3% in the second quarter. 5:20pm- While appearing on Theo Vons podcast, Open AI CEO Sam Altman revealed that people are using ChatGPT like a therapist—which emphasizes the need for new laws to protect user privacy and chat histories. 5:25pm- On Tuesday, the king of grandstanding Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) delivered a fiery speech from the Senate floor saying that Democrats “need a wake-up call”—and screaming that no one should “question” his “integrity.” But even Morning Joe isn't buying his over-the-top antics any longer. 5:30pm- Jimmy Failla—Fox News Host & Author of Cancel Culture Dictionary—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the far-left melting down over Sydney Sweeney's new American Eagle advertisement. Have Democrats declared war on boobs??? Failla will be performing at SoulJoel's in Montgomery County, PA on August 9th. You can find information about tickets here: https://radio.foxnews.com/fox-news-talk/fox-across-america-with-jimmy-failla/. 6:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explained that “the food pyramid was blind to ultra-processed food” and, consequently, will be rewritten “based on science and not what food companies want.” Rich notes that a 2016 Time magazine article documents how lobbyists connected to food manufactures had an outsized say in dietary guidelines—with dietician and doctor recommendations being a secondary concern. 6:30pm- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump stated: “Nancy Pelosi became rich by having inside information.” Will members of Congress finally be banned from trading stocks? Senator Josh Hawley has sponsored a new bill, “The Honest Act,” which passed through the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on Wednesday.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explained that “the food pyramid was blind to ultra-processed food” and, consequently, will be rewritten “based on science and not what food companies want.” Rich notes that a 2016 Time magazine article documents how lobbyists connected to food manufactures had an outsized say in dietary guidelines—with dietician and doctor recommendations being a secondary concern. 6:30pm- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump stated: “Nancy Pelosi became rich by having inside information.” Will members of Congress finally be banned from trading stocks? Senator Josh Hawley has sponsored a new bill, “The Honest Act,” which passed through the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on Wednesday.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explained that “the food pyramid was blind to ultra-processed food” and, consequently, will be rewritten “based on science and not what food companies want.” Rich notes that a 2016 Time magazine article documents how lobbyists connected to food manufactures had an outsized say in dietary guidelines—with dietician and doctor recommendations being a secondary concern. 6:30pm- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump stated: “Nancy Pelosi became rich by having inside information.” Will members of Congress finally be banned from trading stocks? Senator Josh Hawley has sponsored a new bill, “The Honest Act,” which passed through the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on Wednesday.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/30/2025): 3:05pm- On Wednesday, the Commerce Department released a report indicating that U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3% in the second quarter—beating economic forecasts and rebounding from the first quarter's economic contraction. 3:15pm- Former Vice President Kamala Harris announces she will not run for Governor of California in 2026. 3:30pm A new American Eagle clothing advertisement features Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney bragging about her “great jeans.” Far-left social media users, however, are ridiculously saying that the commercial is secretly promoting eugenics—insisting the ad's “great jeans” line really means “great genes.” Now Dunkin Donuts has released a commercial in response to the Sweeney advertisement—mocking the far-left's outrage. 3:40pm- Does anyone in the audience want to see a video of Rep. Eric Swalwell lifting weights? NOPE! 3:50pm- On Wednesday, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani held a press conference to address the mass shooting in Manhattan earlier this week. Mamdani was notably asked about his previous calls to defund the NYC police. 4:05pm- Brian Morgenstern—Head of Public Policy at Riot Platforms & former Trump Administration Official—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's pledge to make America a “crypto superpower.” 4:30pm- Which TV shows and movies are you watching right now? Justin is rewatching Breaking Bad, Rich is still avoiding the Snow White remake, and Matt is watching Leave It to Beaver??? 4:40pm- From the White House, President Donald Trump delivers remarks on his administration's new initiative with tech companies to help modernize data access for Medicare recipients. 4:50pm- While appearing on Theo Vons podcast, Open AI CEO Sam Altman revealed that people are using ChatGPT like a therapist—which emphasizes the need for new laws to protect user privacy and chat histories. 5:05pm- Dr. Michael Busler— Professor of Finance and Finance Program Chair at Stockton University & Newsmax Contributor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Commerce Department's report indicating that U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3% in the second quarter. 5:20pm- While appearing on Theo Vons podcast, Open AI CEO Sam Altman revealed that people are using ChatGPT like a therapist—which emphasizes the need for new laws to protect user privacy and chat histories. 5:25pm- On Tuesday, the king of grandstanding Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) delivered a fiery speech from the Senate floor saying that Democrats “need a wake-up call”—and screaming that no one should “question” his “integrity.” But even Morning Joe isn't buying his over-the-top antics any longer. 5:30pm- Jimmy Failla—Fox News Host & Author of Cancel Culture Dictionary—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the far-left melting down over Sydney Sweeney's new American Eagle advertisement. Have Democrats declared war on boobs??? Failla will be performing at SoulJoel's in Montgomery County, PA on August 9th. You can find information about tickets here: https://radio.foxnews.com/fox-news-talk/fox-across-america-with-jimmy-failla/. 6:05pm- While appearing on Fox News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explained that “the food pyramid was blind to ultra-processed food” and, consequently, will be rewritten “based on science and not what food companies want.” Rich notes that a 2016 Time magazine article documents how lobbyists connected to food manufactures had an outsized say in dietary guidelines—with dietician and doctor recommendations being a secondary concern. 6:30pm- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump stated: “Nancy Pelosi became rich by having inside information.” Will members of Congress finally be banned from trading stocks? Senator Josh Hawley has sponsored a new bill, “The Honest Act,” which passed through the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on Wednesday.

This episode features the latest Oregon wins and woes for landlords from the 2025 legislative session. Andor law co-founder Marcel Gesmundo discusses the recent Oregon legislative session. Discover the latest housing provider wins, including the defeat of several bills that would have had a negative impact on the industry. Additionally, Gesmundo discusses the ongoing efforts to promote housing production and streamline processes within the state. Marcel serves on the board of directors of the Government Affairs Committee for Multifamily NW.

Guest: Karen Barbour   Guest Bio: ​With nearly 40 years of surety experience, Karen Barbour founded The Barbour Group in 2002, a nationally licensed surety agency focused on construction bonding and advocacy, with offices in Maryland and Tennessee. TBG is a certified DBE, WBE, WOSB, and WBENC firm. Her advocacy sparked in the late 1990s when achieving a Federal Acquisition Regulation change permitting annual bond forms to support five-year contracts instead of one bond for five years, giving small and minority 8(a) firms the capability of bonding such projects. Karen serves on the U.S. SBA's National SBDC Advisory Board, MAA (BWI) Small & Minority Business Advisory Council, as Vice Chair for AMAC's Government Affairs Committee, and on boards such as Women Construction Owners & Executives and Girl Scouts of Central MD for over 10 years. Karen co-founded the Alliance for Hispanic Commercial Contractors, Party For A Cure, and the National Small Business Party. She continues to manage an exclusive surety bond program with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. that to date has bonded over $170,000,000 in subcontracts with no losses.   Key Points: Early Career and Challenges as a Woman Started in the insurance and surety industry in the 1980s as one of the few women in a male-dominated field. She faced pay inequality and a lack of mentorship or grooming for leadership. Despite working 80-hour weeks, she wasn't offered ownership opportunities.   Founding the Barbour Group After a successful career as a bond producer, she left to start her firm in 2002. Her motivation included economic independence, work-life flexibility, and family care (as a single mom and caretaker for her father with Alzheimer's).   Passion for Cold Calling Loved the challenge and directness of cold calling. Used it to differentiate herself and prove her value in a field where women were not readily accepted. Emphasized understanding of construction and surety underwriting, which made her uniquely effective.   Advocacy for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses A pivotal moment came in her 20s when she unintentionally walked into a minority contractors' meeting. Shocked by the industry's bias (her company directed underwriters to flat-out decline minority applicants), she left and began actively advocating for diversity. Worked to bond minority and women-owned firms, growing underwriting from $250,000 to $2.5 million in a year without losses.   Personal Motivation and Values Grew up in a polluted, working-class neighborhood in Maryland. Experienced loss and hardship early in life (lost her mother at 11). Driven by empathy, fairness, and a strong sense of justice. Discovered later in life that her biological father was a neurosurgeon, which helped her understand her innate compassion.   Diversity, Inclusion, and Economic Equity Emphasizes the importance of seeing and celebrating cultural differences, not ignoring them. Believes diversity brings better business outcomes and strengthens communities. Argues that systemic exclusion limits contributions from capable individuals and that access to capital and education are key.   Community and Social Impact Initiatives Founded the Alliance for Hispanic Commercial Contractors to support minority businesses with financial assistance, consulting, and sponsorships. Created Party for a Cure, a nonprofit supporting children with neurological diseases. Developed a political platform, the National Small Business Party, to give small businesses a stronger voice in policy.   Core Philosophy Step through fear—growth and purpose lie on the other side. Use business as a vehicle for empowerment, particularly for underrepresented groups. Diversity isn't just a value—it's a strategic imperative for societal and business success.     Guest Links: www.thebarbourgroup.com www.ahcc-midatlantic.org www.nsbpusa.org – National Small Business Party Home | Minority Business RoundTable | Washington, D.C. - Nonprofit for AHCC www.pfac-md.org Party For A Cure – Nonprofit that helps kids with Neuromuscular Diseases       About Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders Download your free gift, The Salesology® Vault. The vault is packed full of free gifts from sales leaders, sales experts, marketing gurus, and revenue generation experts. Download your free gift, 81 Tools to Grow Your Sales & Your Business Faster, More Easily & More Profitably. Save hours of work tracking down the right prospecting and sales resources and/or digital tools that every business owner and salesperson needs. 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Jerry Schill founded Schill Grounds Management in 1993, and as CEO he sets the strategic vision for the company and makes executive and financial decisions that drive profitable growth and scale. Beginning in 2020, Jerry partnered with Argonne Capital to proactively drive consolidation in the highly fragmented commercial grounds management and snow and ice removal industry by acquiring independent privately held businesses that add contiguous geographic expansion for Schill. Jerry has three decades of leadership experience, and he believes in running the business with family values, integrity, respect and honesty. He also holds leadership positions with industry professional organizations including serving as an active member of the Accredited Snow Contractors Association's Government Affairs Committee and the Ohio Landscape Association's Snow and Ice Committee. Jerry earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Glenville State College. He is also the founder of Holiday Feast, an annual event that provides free meals for thousands of people in the Cleveland area. Jerry's contributions to the industry were recognized when he was chosen for the National Leadership Award by SNOW Magazine and Lawn & Landscape Magazine.   Connect with Jerry! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-schill-2b010b1a/ https://www.schilllandscaping.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/schill-grounds-management/

On episode 514 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Dina Hewett, Ph.D., RN, MSN, JM, a nurse, educator, leader, and the author of the 3rd edition of "Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse" which is scheduled to be published in May of 2025 by Springer Publishing.  In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Hewett delve into the specialty of critical care nursing, the many challenges faced by new graduate nurses embarking on a career in critical care, how to bridge the gap between nursing school and novice practitioner, technological advances in critical care, and much more. Dr. Dina Hewett received her BSN from Brenau University, MSN from Georgia Southern University and Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Georgia. In 2021 she completed a master's degree in law from Liberty University. Her certifications include CCRN – Alumnus, Nurse Executive Advanced and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. With over thirty years of experience as a critical care nurse, Dr. Hewett's career has encompassed both hospital administration and academics. During her tenure in hospital administration, she served as the unit manager of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit and director of nursing of multiple units including critical care, inpatient rehabilitation, and respiratory therapy. Dr. Hewett is the immediate past President of the Georgia Nurses Association. She is an AACN-Wharton Executive Fellow. Previously, she served as a board member of the Georgia Association of Nursing Deans and Directors, and a member of the Education Committee of the Georgia Board of Nursing. Dr. Hewett has also served on the Government Affairs Committee of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Dr. Hewett is a Regional Vice President of Campus Operations, Chamberlain University. Her recent publications include "Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse (3rd edition)", and chapter contributions for the 13th edition of Ackley & Ladwig's Nursing Diagnosis Handbook. Dr. Hewett lives in Gainesville, Ga with her husband and three dogs. This episode of the Nurse Keith Show is brought to you in collaboration with Springer Publishing, who have been delivering award-winning healthcare education and exam prep materials focused on nursing, behavioral health, and the health sciences for more than 70 years. We thank Springer Publishing for their support. Connect with Dr. Hewett and Springer Publishing: ⁠Dr. Dina Hewett on LinkedIn Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse, 3rd edition Springer Publishing Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at ⁠NurseKeith.com⁠. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on⁠ LinkedIn⁠. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at ⁠TheCircelandtheDot.com ⁠or shada@thecircleandthedot.com.

The nutrition title was first included in the 1973 farm bill. It's projected to make up 84% of total Farm Bill spending, with most of the funds going to SNAP. That's because the program helps more than 40 million low-income individuals provide food for their families each month. Some of those people are farmers. In this episode, we talk to Mark Nicholson, Senior Director of Policy at the Fair Food Network to dig into how the farm bill links farms and food access.  And we'll talk to farmers about how they are uniquely positioned to directly provide nutritious food for the families in their communities. Mark Nicholson, Senior Director of Policy, Fair Food NetworkMark joined the Fair Food Network after an extensive career in leading organizations involved in national agriculture policy and specialty crop production. He is a third-generation apple farmer and spent much of his professional life co-running a New York-based family business, including developing value-added products to increase revenue to the farm. His work advocating for the specialty crop industry over the past two decades earned him national recognition as a skilled and dedicated policy expert, included roles as the Chairman of the Board and member of the Government Affairs Committee for the U.S. Apple Association (USApple). Mark also spent time in his early career working in government at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and at USApple. Mark brings multiple perspectives to the agriculture policy world, and a strong passion and understanding for the myriad issues that face family farms today. Read his full bio. Shannon Maes, Rancher, San Juan Ranch + Young Farmers Water FellowWhat's a ground-level view from a cattle ranch in southern Colorado as fall turns to winter amidst prolonged drought and as legislative work on the next Farm Bill wraps up? Shannon Maes shares some of her experiences of drought, working with water and grazing for soil health and climate resilience as well as a few thoughts on agricultural and food policy from her perspective of working on ranches and ditchriding in her home region of Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Shannon has worked in agriculture since 2017 and completed a Water Advocacy Fellowship through the National Young Farmer's Coalition during 2023. Currently she works with cows, dogs, horses, people, soil, grass, and weather at San Juan Ranch in the San Luis Valley. Benu Amun-Ra, Farmer and Owner, Sacred Ancestors Seed Initiative + Young Farmers Land FellowBenu Amun-Ra (We/Our/Ours) is a generational farmer, seed-keeper, and the owner of S.A.S.I (Sacred Ancestors Seed Initiative) Farms located in Centennial, CO. We teach about the importance of seeds and the reciprocal relationships we once had with Mother Nature by reinvigorating indigenous ways of knowing. We live at the intersections of being a single mother, a BIPOC farmer, LGBTQ+ community member and have over 32 years' experience as a primary caregiver for those living with disabilities. Our advocacy includes working with organizations that address these issues in the capacity of a Community Council member for Hunger Free Colorado, an alumnus of the Family Voice Council for the Colorado Department of Human Services, an alumnus of the Creative Leadership Institute with the Colorado Health Foundation, and as a Land Fellow with the National Young Farmers Coalition. Read our full bio here. To find out more about our work, visit: www.sacredecocenter.org Celina Ngozi, Farmer and Founder, Dry Bones Heal Bottomland + Young Farmers Land FellowCelina Ngozi is an agrarian of 10 years. Her experience in food production, access, and distribution has led her back to her maternal ancestral land in rural East Central Texas. There she grows a variety of herbs and culturally relevant foods along with advocating for returning to heirs' property and greater land access for Black and Brown growers. Learn more about the SNAP program here, the Healthy Food Finance Initiative here, and the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) hereCheck out Fair Food Network hereLearn more about the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program hereThe Farm Report is hosted by Leigh Ollman and Alita Kelly, produced by Leigh Ollman, Evan Flom and H Conley, and edited by Hannah Beal and H Conley. Audio engineering is by Armen Spendjian and H Conley. Music is by Breakmaster Cylinder and JangwaLearn more about the National Young Farmers Coalition here and consider becoming a member. Click here to take action on the farm bill and other important policy issues. The Farm Report is Powered by Simplecast.

In this week's edition, SWAPA Communications staff member Ella Ziober updates the membership on the displacements that resulted from the April vacancy and important eligibility requirements for having Domicile Right of Return (DRR). There are currently 141 Pilots across the system in both seats who have a DRR.She also highlights a few points from our Benefits & Aeromedical Committee and Government Affairs Committee, including the recent FAA decision to indefinitely delay the implementation of denial letters for airmen required to submit for information on a medical certificate application. She quickly touches on the first meetings between SWAPA and the Company on its partnership with Icelandair before diving into this week's top five questions from Contract Admin. This week's Q&A includes questions about pay on vacation month-to-month overlap, training travel pay, and JA versus an unscheduled overnight. The podcast notes provide links to the relevant sections of the Contract and the Scheduling Handbook for easy reference.Displacement Resources pageAirline Partnerships - Section 1 videoSection 15.C.7.b.5 - Hotel AccommodationsSection 2.T - Vacation PayScheduling HandbookSection 2.K.3 - On-line Scheduled PaySection 14.E - Vacation AdjustmentsSection 9.K.4.m - Monthly Overlap CorrectionIf you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Pat Goin. Goin and her husband, Kevin, own Goin's Blueberry Lane in Indiana. Before her tenure as chair of the NABC Board of Directors, Goin served as board vice chair, and chair of the NABC's Government Affairs Committee. She was also the chair of the USHBC's Good Practices Committee. Goin reflects on her time as NABC board chair, highlights the progress that was made and discusses where she sees the industry going under its new leadership.“ The blueberry industry to me, has always been a large family. When we come together, it doesn't matter who you market for or what region you're in, you just try to find the common ground and move it forward. And those are the kinds of things we do in the states. Those are the kinds of things that we did in Peru and in Chile. So what a great experience.” – Pat Goin Topics covered include: Hear Goin's reflections on her time as NABC chair. Explore the international and leadership experiences Goin participated in, and hear highlights of each of them.Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Andres Armstrong in Chile. This was recorded on January 23, 2025.

Join Captain Tony Sandrolini, chair of the Government Affairs Committee; Captain Chris Huebner, the committee's vice chair; and Captain Carlos Coto for an informative discussion on how the committee stays at forefront of advocating for pilot priorities.

Jason E. Callis, CFM, SFP, LSSGB is Director of Property Operations and Facilities at Conrad Indianapolis, a Past President of the IFMA Indianapolis Chapter, and he currently serves on the IFMA Global Board of Directors as Chair of the Government Affairs Committee where he is passionate about creating environments where organizations and people thrive. Mike Petrusky asks Jason about his career experiences and they discuss investing in facilities and understanding the consequences of increasing deferred maintenance. Jason believes that A.I. can help in decision making to reach our sustainability goals, but reminds us that it's important to understand the data it provides. The future role of facility managers will be influenced by the need to focus on deferred maintenance backlog and the quality of goods purchased during the pandemic and Jason shares how IFMA can provide valuable resources for your FM journey as you seek to be an Asset Champion in the future of the built environment! Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-e-callis-cfm-sfp-lssgb-63443830/ Learn more about IFMA: https://www.ifma.org/ Check out the “On My Way To Work” video series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4E39sM-pNaGhLoG0dkM947o Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/asset-champion/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

As 2024 ends, the ACR's Government Affairs Committee looks ahead to the 119th Congress to address key issues in rheumatology. For our second annual legislative and policy update, we're joined by Dr. Lennie McDaniel, head of ACR's Washington DC office, and Dr. Christina Downey, Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, to share insights from their ACR Convergence 2024 session. Topics include Medicare cuts, physician payments, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), telemedicine reimbursement changes, and how you can advocate for better outcomes with the ACR. 

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by the Executive Director of the IR-4 Project, Jerry Baron, Ph.D., and NABC Director of Government Affairs Alyssa Houtby. The IR-4 Project was established in 1963 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and land-grant universities to ensure that specialty crop farmers have legal access to safe and effective crop protection products. Baron has been the IR-4 Project's executive director since September 2006. Alyssa Houtby works closely with the NABC's Government Affairs Committee to identify and advance the industry's public policy goals through the council's advocacy platform. “The reason why the program exists is because the companies that register products … focus their research and development area on crops that give them a large and rapid return on investments, i.e. they go after corn, soybeans, cotton, so on and so forth. The specialty crops … don't have access to those products. And one of the things we do as a government organization is we go out there and develop the data to show what type of residues remain on the crop at harvest.” – Jerry Baron, Ph.D. Topics covered include: An introduction to Baron and Houtby and their work. An exploration of the purpose of the IR-4 Project, and why it's important to blueberry producers for a number of reasons, including the expansion of global exportation opportunities.A discussion of the challenges faced by regulatory agencies in labeling inputs, and the work the IR-4 Project is doing to support specialty crop producers. Learn more at ir4project.orgCrop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on November 1, 2024.

Send us a textDr. Ellis is the chair of the Government Affairs Committee of the California Urgent Care Association (CalUCA) and leads state efforts to influence legislation and regulation.  Learn how he got started, what the key issues are, what they've learned along the way, and his vision of what the future holds for Urgent Care advocacy.2024 Regional Conferences:Northeast Regional Urgent Care Association (September): https://neruca.org/South East Regional Urgent Care Association (October): https://seruca.org/California (Western) Urgent Care Association (November): https://www.caluca.org/

Send us a textIn this episode, you'll hear about a a new report publishing the Secret Service failures from the July 13 assassination attempt in Butler, PA from the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. Also we'll answer: Are Democrats following their own advice for toning down the rhetoric? Watch the full show at Rumble.com/TheIkeWingateShow Support the showFollow us here:Facebook PageInstagramTwitterTikTokTruth Social

In this episode of the Vacation Rental Success Podcast, host Heather Bayer sits down with Julie Marks from the Vermont Short-Term Rental Association (VSTRA) to discuss the importance of local alliances, networking, and navigating regulations in the short-term rental industry. Julie Marks is a dedicated homesteader who began her journey into the vacation rental industry as a means to support her rural lifestyle. With two of her own rental properties and a growing portfolio of managed homes in Vermont, Julie's expertise in regulatory issues and advocacy has positioned her as a key voice in the industry. She has served on the Government Affairs Committee for VRMA and is passionate about creating a network of owners and managers committed to responsible renting and improving standards in the vacation rental space. ____________________________________________________________________________ Secure your spot on the Vacation Rental Management Growth Accelerator Coaching Program. Join Heather and special guests in solving your business challenges: >> https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/vrm-growth-accelerator-program Discover the THRIVE Training System and attend an information session to get your questions answered about our foundational team training: >> https://vacationrentalformula.com/thrive-live-webinar   Are you listening to this podcast on the move? Get to the show notes here: https://www.vacationrentalformula.com/VRS577

Nate Bell is an outspoken Never Trump conservative and has been politically homeless since 2016. A lifelong Republican until 2015, Nate served in the Arkansas State House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017 where he chaired the State Agencies and Government Affairs Committee, served as House Chair of the Legislative Audit Subcommittee on State Agencies, and as House co-chair of the Joint Committee on Constitutional Amendments. After 3 terms in office, Nate chose not to seek re-election, but he remains politically active and stirs up “good trouble.” He and his wife of 34 years live sustainably and off-grid on 225 wilderness acres in a unique home they built themselves. They have 2 grown daughters and one grandson. Tune in for a conversation with Nate Bell that will nudge you to think deeper about your political choices.

Tulsi Gabbard is a former member of Congress and New York Times bestselling Author. She was elected to the Hawaii State Legislature in 2002 at just 21, becoming the youngest person ever elected in the state. In 2003, she joined the Hawaii Army National Guard and in 2004 became the first state official to voluntarily step down from office to serve in a war zone. She completed two tours in the Middle East, earning the Meritorious Service Medal during her 2005 deployment in Iraq. During her second deployment in 2009, she trained the Kuwait National Guard. Elected to the Honolulu City Council in 2010, Tulsi chaired the Safety, Economic Development, and Government Affairs Committee and vice-chaired the Budget Committee. She was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, where she is one of the first female combat veterans to serve. Gabbard's political career has been focused on veterans' issues, strategic decisions, and sustainable economic policies. She remains dedicated to affordable health care, quality education, and economic prosperity for all Americans. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://helixsleep.com/srs https://shopify.com/shawn https://hillsdale.edu/srs https://blackbuffalo.com https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-old-man https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936- GOLD #goldcopartner Tulsi Gabbard Links: IG - https://www.instagram.com/tulsigabbard x - https://x.com/tulsigabbard FB - https://www.facebook.com/TulsiGabbard TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tulsigabbard Website - https://www.tulsigabbard.com Book - https://www.tulsigabbard.com/book Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of China Field Notes, Scott Kennedy speaks with Yuan Haiying, one of the pioneers of the government affairs profession in China. Yuan explains the origins of the industry, how it has changed and evolved throughout his career, how the field help Chinese and foreign multinational companies navigate current geopolitical challenges, and the profession's future. Yuan then provides his outlook on the recently concluded Third Plenum economic conference and other opportunities and challenges in China's economy today. Yuan Haiying founded Yuan Associates in February 2004, and since then he and the firm have become major players in China's growing government affairs industry. Yuan has thirty years of experience in the Chinese Government, including senior diplomatic postings in Washington D.C., as China's Agriculture Attaché, and in Rome, as the Alternate Representative to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. He has been involved in negotiations on numerous bilateral and multilateral agreements in the areas of trade, investment, agriculture, forestry, fishery and environmental protection. For his efforts, he received an Outstanding Contribution Certificate from the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Outstanding Contribution Awards from the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In China, Yuan was the Director of the Ministry of Forestry's Department of International Cooperation. After retiring from public service, Yuan worked as a Senior Vice President at Edelman Public Relations and as a Vice President at APCO Worldwide. Yuan chaired the Government Affairs Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce and the China Quality Brands Protection Committee (QBPC) of the Chinese Government Cooperation Committee.

Send us a textDr. Halpert is the co-chair of the Government Affairs Committee of the Northeast Regional Urgent Care Association (NERUCA) and has over a decade of experience influencing state legislation and regulation.  Learn how this got started, meet the key players, discover what they've learned along the way, and his vision of what the future holds for Urgent Care advocacy.2024 Regional Conferences:Northeast Regional Urgent Care Association (September): https://neruca.org/South East Regional Urgent Care Association (October): https://seruca.org/California (Western) Urgent Care Association (November): https://www.caluca.org/

Mark Iannuzzi of TelNet Worldwide takes a fresh look at a long-term challenge, calls for changes “Our telecommunication policy that started in 1996 and how service providers interconnect their network was based upon TDM technology, but here we are in 2024 and we know that IP is the rule of the roost,” says Mark Iannuzzi, President of TelNet Worldwide. We need the FCC to step up and to update the regulations so that the carriers, in fact, do play by a new playbook for interconnecting their network on an IP basis. And if we do that, now you have an end-to-end system.” Recorded just before last month's Cloud Connections Conference, and just after a committee of the CCA met with the FCC, this podcast covers some of the stickier challenges of the STIR/SHAKEN era. Along with the benefits and steps forward of STIR/SHAKEN, Mark discusses how a legitimate organization with legitimate needs to call contacts, can be labeled spam, and not know it. Mark explores these problems along with a call for policy reforms and refresh. The CCA's Government Affairs Committee, which Mark discusses, is a key and core activity of the CCA, as the CCA works to retain communication by phone as a critical link for organizations and people. Visit www.telnetww.com

Are you ready to dive deep into the world of finance and find out how one woman is changing the game for female empowerment in the industry? Welcome to episode 110 of Carlsbad: People, Purpose, and Impact! I am your host, Bret Schanzenbach, and today we're sitting down with the phenomenal Catherine Magaña, managing partner of WWM Financial.Catherine's journey is nothing short of inspiring—from her early days learning the ropes in a male-dominated field to launching Savvy Woman Wealth Management, a division aimed at educating women on all things fiscal. Join us as we explore Catherine's professional evolution, her strategic move during the 2008 financial crisis, and how her core values of family, community, and integrity shape her work and philanthropy. Plus, find out how the addition of tax strategist Rachel Ivanovic is revolutionizing the services at WWM Financial!Don't miss this episode packed with insights and Catherine's powerful message of financial literacy and independence. Tune in to learn, be inspired, and maybe even discover your path to financial empowerment! Catherine's Bio: Catherine began her financial management career at Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley Wealth Management) in 1999. She then partnered with Steve Wolff and Cliff Wiese in 2004 while at Smith Barney and now serves as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ for Wolff Wiese Magaña, dba WWM Financial and Savvy Women Wealth Management (“SWWM”) a subsidiary which she helped found in 2011.Catherine graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's degree in business administration. She enjoys walking/running in local 5K's (Carlsbad 5000 and Encinitas 5K), learning how to play golf and spending time at Moonlight Beach with her family. Catherine enjoys new adventures. She has zip lined in the mountains, rock climbed, and has even walked through hot coals barefoot! Catherine is active in local community service activities such as Holiday Baskets, Fill the Plate, and Backpacks for Kids.Catherine is well respected among other San Diego business professionals and participates in many organizations. She was awarded “2018 Five Star Wealth Manager,” “2016 Carlsbad Chamber Small Business Awards for Women Owned Business,” “2016 Carlsbad Chamber Go Giver Award,” “NCPC Volunteer of the Year for The Carlsbad Charitable Foundation” and was a finalist in the 2016 San Diego Business Journal Women Who Mean Business awards. She serves as a Board Member and Chair of the Government Affairs Committee for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, is the past Chair of Board of Directors and past Grants Chair for the Carlsbad Charitable Foundation, is an Executive Board member and past President for the Financial Planning Association of San Diego.She has been married to Joscelin since 2000. They have twins – a boy and girl, Phoenix and Madison.Check out these Links:WWM Financial Facebook page Linkedin Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting

Jonathan Marashlian will be speaking at the Cloud Connections Conference “What California is doing is it's undertaken a rulemaking proceeding to determine whether or not there are different types of voice -over IP service that require a more stringent degree of regulation,” says Jonathan Marashlian. Marashlian is a member of the CCA's Government Affairs Committee that carefully monitors legal regulatory issues in the US, UK, EU and elsewhere, as part of the CCA's effort to look out for the best interested on the cloud communications industry and the industry's millions of customers. “Regulation that may impose market entry requirements like licensing might require them to get surety bonds, may even impose transfer of control obligations on certain types of voiceover IP providers.” He cautions that a single state can cause a “snowball effect”. In this podcast, Marashlian gives us a quick update on this and several other hot topics that may, or may already, be impacting cloud communications companies. We get a glimpse of some of the news, on the legal front, that will be discussed at the upcoming Cloud Connections Conference: spam, robocalling, fraud, STIR/SHAKEN, “…call it the whole ecosystem of cracking down on us, bad traffic, bad calls, telemarketing calls.” Marashlian is a telecommunications attorney, and a managing partner Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC, The CommLaw Group https://commlawgroup.com/  and The Commpliance Group  https://thecompliancesquare.com/

In this episode of the Going Coastal podcast, hosts Marissa Torres and Deborah Fernandes shine the spotlight on two exceptional ASBPA Student Award Winners: Cheyenne Twilley and Narayan Kumar. Cheyenne, awarded the Student Coastal Advocate Award, is recognized for her aspirations to deepen her understanding and influence in federal coastal policy and advocacy. This award enables her to intern with the ASBPA and become a key member of the Government Affairs Committee, where her passion for coastal issues can truly make an impact. Narayan, recipient of the Nicholas Kraus Coastal Scholar Award, is celebrated for his dedication to advancing coastal science. His award facilitates an internship with the ASBPA, offering him a pivotal role in the Science and Technology Committee. Join us as we delve into their journeys, explore their future plans, and discuss how these awards will shape their contributions to coastal science and advocacy.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is expected to face a barrage of questions regarding the security threats at America's southern border at another hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Mayorkas is set to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee at a hearing on “Worldwide Threats to the Homeland.”The homeland security chief recently testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Nov. 8 and before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee on Oct. 31.“Secretary Mayorkas has been very good at evading answers throughout all of his testimonies,” says James Massa, the CEO of NumbersUSA, a group that advocates for lower rates of immigration, adding that he expects Mayorkas “to be evasive again.” “He has deferred to not wanting to answer specific numbers, not wanting to answer countries of origin, not wanting to answer how any terrorist who's already been apprehended—and there's almost 170 of them that were on the FBI terrorist watchlist—how they handle them and what they do with them,” Massa says of Mayorkas. Massa joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to discuss what to expect during Wednesday's hearing and whether real border security measures are possible under the current administration. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We welcome Dr. Christina Downey back onto our show, this time LIVE from Convergence 2023! You may remember Dr. Downey from Episode 46: Empathy and Wellness , but today she comes to us in another capacity: in her continuing role as Chair of the ACR's Government Affairs Committee! Listen in as she discusses what our collective voice in Washington has done for our patients in 2023, what are the current issues rheumatology faces “on The Hill” and lastly, what you can do to be heard! Learn more about the ACR's efforts in advocacy at: rheumatology.org/about-acr-advocacy and get involved at: rheumatology.org/get-involved 

Health Insurance continues to be a very complex, difficult to understand and in many instances less than transparent entity.    This episode explores health insurance from multiple perspectives (individuals, employers, health care providers and care delivery organizations.    The role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM's) is also explored   Guest:   Dr Jeffrey Frankel, MD,  Is a Past President of the Washington State Urology Society, a Past President of the Western Section of the American Urological Association, a Past President of the American Association of Clinical Urologists, and he currently chairs the Government Affairs Committee for the Washington State Urology Society He has practiced Urology in the King County area since1985. During This Episode We Discuss:   What is your responsibility regarding your insurance coverage prior to visiting a medical providers office, undergoing a procedure or study and or surgery.   How does your coverage differ from someone else who might be under the same plan   What happens when you are in Network or out of Network.. What does that mean?   What happens when you care provider becomes employed by a healthcare entity, clinic or insurance company   How does Medicare, Medicaid work? How is it different from private insurance?   What are Medicare advantage plans?   What are Pharmacy Benefit Managers?      Recommended Resources:   Episode 17 Understanding and Navigating the health Insurance System, The Original Guide to Men's Health  

Kasmira Cryer is someone who saw first-hand the devisivness media can create. Instead of staying in the problem she is committing herself to elevate media and social influence to unite the world! Tara Trantham is a lawyer determined to use her story to create better systems for victims of family violence and mental health issues. This dynamic duo are not only inspiring, they are creating a positive way forward, promoting love and acceptance for all. Follow them both on social media to keep up with their latest projects.Amanda Kazzy Cryer is a Filmmaker, Social Impact Influencer, Consultant and Strategist. She is committed to elevating voices through social media, film and traditional media, and is passionate about media-driven projects that bring awareness to social issues. Having lived and worked in both developed and developing countries, she has been active in co-creating opportunities to solve problems, shift systems, and activate the inner capacity of leaders to create lasting change. As a social impact influencer and consultant, Amanda has coached and worked with hundreds of people from all different backgrounds including influencers, leading change makers and emerging changemakers in media, celebrities, community activists, leaders at the United Nations, scientists, philosophers, thought-leaders, TV and Film personalities, Nobel Prize recipients, CEOs, actors, and founders of nonprofits and triple bottom line organizations. Since 2009, Amanda has been practicing the Conscious Full Spectrum Response framework developed by her mentor Dr. Monica Sharma (former Director of Leadership and Capacity Development at the United Nations) in systems shift language and transformative dialogue in media. The CFSR is a unique response model based on extensive application, which simultaneously in time solves problems, illuminates and shifts systems and creates new patterns sourced from individual inner capacity and transformational leadership. This particular model has generated sustainable results worldwide. ​Amanda was the Project Director for United Global Shift, a non profit that delivers workshops for people engaged in initiatives that make a difference. UGS coaches people on projects that both empower individuals and shift the systems that perpetuate chronic issues such as poverty, discrimination, environmental degradation and war. United Global Shift works with leaders and emerging leaders who want to be at the forefront of positive change. UGS mission statement: We are causing a united global shift in what is possible for humanity, focusing on the environment, entrepreneurship, health and education. A shift from survival and scarcity to possibility and peace. Amanda coached emerging leaders in project management and strategic planning that addressed systemic issues.​As a filmmaker, Amanda's productions have included What They Wanted, What They Got, which sold to Showtime; and the multiple award winning, Luz: The Flower of Evil. From 2009 to 2012, she worked with a cohort of Native American actors, including alumni of the Twilight film series, to bring awareness to the water infrastructure issues negatively impacting Indigenous communities across the country. She also worked at Roy Lee's production company Vertigo Entertainment (Doctor Sleep, It, The Departed, The Lego Movie) and served as a producer on the award-winning short film The Lord of Catan starring Fran Kranz (The Cabin in The Woods,Mass) and Amy Acker (Person of Interest, Angel). She co-founded Do Good Media and 1 Voice World, production companies involved in the development and co-creation of media driven projects that look at what's possible when we overcome polarization and move towards unity. Amanda's latest film, Inside Men, highlights personal stories from people whom the prison system has affected in one way or another, the injustices of the prison industrial complex repudiating governmental structures, and private industries that view prisons as a solution to their bottom lines and societal challenges.​She is a conscious activist for ethical eating, prison reform, mental health, addiction, human trafficking and people experiencing homelessness and poverty.Tara received her B.A. degree in Political Science with a minor in Religious Studies from The University of North Carolina in 1995 where she was involved in various campus organizations. She went on to receive her J.D. degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois, where she was ranked in the Top 15% of her class, on the Dean's List and received the Dean's Grant Scholarship. She studied International Comparative Law in Norway, was a Student Advisor and a member of Moot Court Health Law Competition Team along with other campus organizations.Tara began her career at AGFA Corporation, Healthcare Division, as an Assistant General Counsel in August 2001. In August 2005, she accepted a position as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel with Sherman Financial Group, LLC/Resurgent Capital Services, LLP. She was Assistant Secretary and Assistant General Counsel at Security Finance Corporation of Spartanburg from 2009 to 2012. Tara became the Senior Vice President, Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel of World Acceptance Corporation in 2013 to 2018. Tara served as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Secretary and General Counsel for Heights Finance from 2018 to 2021.Tara was appointed General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for Omni Financial until December 2021.In February of 2022, Tara founded her own fractional general counsel company, Rise Legal Team.Tara is an experienced, detail oriented corporate lawyer with excellent litigation and management skills and is a driven team leader. Having over 23 years of experience, Tara is an expert in the financial services industry and specializes in regulatory compliance and risk management, SEC reporting, mergers and acquisitions and licensing issues. Her expertise led to handling the seminal CID from the CFPB in the installment loan industry resulting in a no finding.She is a member of the Georgia Bar, the American Bar Association, and has served on the Board of Directors for American Financial Services Association, Served on the Law Committee with American Financial Services Association (AFSA). Served as Chair of the State and Government Affairs Committee with AFSA. Tara has been very active in her local community as well, serving on the Board of Safe Harbor, the Board of the Greenville Symphony, was a member of the class of 35 Leadership Greenville, Furman Diversity and Inclusion Program, Greenville Professional Women's Forum, Member of Female Leaders of the Upstate, and spends much of her time volunteering at local organizations.Tara is married to her husband Jonathan and has one son Christian. She treasures time with her family and loves to watch her son play football. Tara has completed her first book, entitled, “Take Off that Mask, Life Ain't No Masquerade Ball”, detailing her personal journey from a failed suicide attempt to thriving and living with joy, love and kindness.Tara Trantham | LinkedInAmanda "Kazzy" Cryer | LinkedIn

Dr. Andrew Tonelli, North Reading, Massachusetts  Tufts University School of Dental Medicine – 2014 Throughout the 2022 election season, Dr. Andrew Tonelli served as the primary spokesperson for the ADA and Massachusetts Dental Society for the highly supported Massachusetts Dental Care Providers for Better Dental Benefits campaign committee. As a part of the "Vote Yes on 2" campaign, Dr. Tonelli consistently engaged with radio and written media, including helping to secure a Boston Globe endorsement, and was involved in strategic planning and implementation of the campaign, culminating in November of 2022, when Massachusetts residents voted overwhelmingly in support of a first of its kind law to establish a Medical Loss Ratio standard for Dental Insurers. Dr. Tonelli received his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2014 from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and later completed his General Practice Residency in 2015 from New York Presbyterian, Weill-Cornell. Dr. Tonelli currently serves as the Immediate Past Chair of the Boston District Dental Society and the Co-chair of the Government Affairs Committee of the MDS and continues to participate in the regulatory process for the implementation of the new Dental MLR law while maintaining full time practice at Dental Health Concepts in North Reading, MA. https://www.ada.org/en/about/volunteer-and-get-involved-with-the-ada/top-ten-dentists-under-ten-years/10-under-10-award-winners    

Welcome back, listeners, from what we hope was a calm, relaxing break.If it was anything like ours, just when you cozied up with a summer read, you were likely jarred back to reality by a pesky robocall asking about your auto warranty.Receiving unwanted robocalls remains a universal experience 32 years after Congress passed the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to empower Americans to fight off unwanted calls. In our ninth episode this season, we explain why the law did little to stop overseas scammers and instead created financial incentives for plaintiffs and their attorneys, ultimately leading to the Supreme Court's determination of what constituted an "autodialer."Now, an Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Taskforce of 49 attorneys general are taking on Avid Telecom, a Voice over Internet Protocol provider accused of sending or trying to send more than 24.5 billion calls.Will the outcome inspire Americans to start answering their phones? Press one for yes or two for no.Special guests:Noah Duguid, who sued Facebook over unwanted texts Roger Anderson, founder of the Jolly Roger Telephone CompanyEric Troutman, defense attorney and “czar” of the TCPA Chris Laccinole, a frequent TCPA litigator  Isaac Shloss, chair of the Government Affairs Committee for the Professional Associations for Customer Engagement Attorney Jay EdelsonThis episode was produced by Kirk McDaniel. Intro music by The Dead Pens. Editorial staff is Bill Dotinga, Sean Duffy and Jamie Ross.

Tara Trantham is the Founder and CEO of Rise Legal Team, LLC. Her story of triumph over tragedy is featured on our Youturn Health platform. Tara uses her experience to help the voiceless and is not afraid to tell the hard parts of her mental health crisis. We had her back on the podcast to tell us about her new book and how she continues to expand her tireless efforts to help those hurt by the legal system. Tara received her B.A. degree in Political Science with a minor in Religious Studies from The University of North Carolina in 1995 where she was involved in various campus organizations. She went on to receive her J.D. degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois, where she was ranked in the Top 15% of her class, on the Dean's List and received the Dean's Grant Scholarship. She studied International Comparative Law in Norway, was a Student Advisor, and was a member of the Moot Court Health Law Competition Team along with other campus organizations. Tara began her career at AGFA Corporation, Healthcare Division, as an Assistant General Counsel in August 2001. In August 2005, she accepted a position as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel with Sherman Financial Group, LLC/Resurgent Capital Services, LLP. She was Assistant Secretary and Assistant General Counsel at the Security Finance Corporation of Spartanburg from 2009 to 2012. Tara became the Senior Vice President, Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, and General Counsel of World Acceptance Corporation from 2013 to 2018. Tara served as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Secretary, and General Counsel for Heights Finance from 2018 to 2021. Tara was appointed General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for Omni Financial until December 2021. In February 2022, Tara founded her own fractional general counsel company, Rise Legal Team. Tara is an experienced, detail-oriented corporate lawyer with excellent litigation and management skills and is a driven team leader. Having over 23 years of experience, Tara is an expert in the financial services industry and specializes in regulatory compliance and risk management, SEC reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and licensing issues. Her expertise led to handling the seminal CID from the CFPB in the installment loan industry resulting in a no-finding. She is a member of the Georgia Bar, and the American Bar Association, and has served on the Board of Directors for American Financial Services Association, Served on the Law Committee with American Financial Services Association (AFSA). Served as Chair of the State and Government Affairs Committee with AFSA. Tara has been very active in her local community as well, serving on the Board of Safe Harbor, the Board of the Greenville Symphony, was a member of the class of 35 Leadership Greenville, Furman Diversity and Inclusion Program, Greenville Professional Women's Forum, Member of Female Leaders of the Upstate, and spends much of her time volunteering at local organizations. Tara is married to her husband Jonathan and has one son Christian. She treasures time with her family and loves to watch her son play football. Tara has completed her first book, entitled, “Take Off That Mask, Life Ain't No Masquerade Ball”, detailing her personal journey from a failed suicide attempt to thriving and living with joy, love, and kindness- release date TBD.

Ep 81 – Driving Success: How Ken Johnson Is Paving the Way for the Future of the Logistics Industry  On this episode of The Family Biz Show, we sat down with local logistics giant Ken Johnson, the CEO of Leonard's Express. Ken delves into his personal life to explore his favorite family traditions and the unique ways they've created lasting memories. He also discusses the challenges of running a family business; from navigating conflicts and the importance of having “the right people in the right places” to scale a company. This episode is packed with great stories about how family, business and leadership intersect to create a truly fulfilling career. Don't miss it!  OUR GUEST  Ken Johnson  Ken Johnson* has spent his entire career (more than 30 years) in transportation and supply chain management.  Currently, Ken is CEO of Leonard's Express and its sister companies, Johnson Equipment, the Canandaigua Driving School, and Integrated Logistics.   Leonard's Express is a family-owned, asset-based transportation provider headquartered in Farmington, New York with offices located throughout the United States. Leonard's provides transportation, warehousing and supply chain management solutions for a wide range of customers that encompass many industries across the United States and Canada.  Ken is a past Chairman of the Trucking Association of New York and is Chairman of the Association's Government Affairs Committee. He is also Past General Chairman and Treasurer of the Technology and Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Association.  Ken enjoys traveling with his wife Connie. Ken and Connie live in Canandaigua, New York and have two adult children.  ---  If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form!  -  CRN-5517794-031623  *not affiliated with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp.  Michael Palumbos is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (member SIPC) and registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Family Wealth & Legacy, LLC is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances. 

Stephen Shang, co-founder and CEO at Falcon Structures, joins the podcast to talk about the current uses and still-unrealized potential for shipping container-based buildings. Stephen also speaks to the nature and importance of MBI's work in creating container-friendly building codes. Lastly, Stephen provides an overview of his work with MBI's Government Affairs Committee and its efforts to halt the expansion of the federal government's anti-industry Davis-Bacon Act.Support the show

Friday 15 is back with a special update from this week's Government Affairs Committee meeting! In this abridged podcast, OAR's GA Team gives an update to the Gov. Affairs Committee and answers a few questions some folks have regarding OAR's 2023 priority legislation, how this legislative session has been more unique than past years with 3 weeks still left to go, why bills we've discussed before are now dormant and won't be heard until next session, the current dynamic at the State Capitol with education reform/funding, and much more. [0:30] Overview of where OAR priority legislation sits with Bryson Panas [9:25] What's Next with Jerrod Shouse and Will Roberts [13:05] Q&A

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: On Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. During questioning, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) quoted a recent New York Times article documenting the Biden Administration ignoring multiple warnings that migrant children were being exploited for labor. Sen. Hawley stated that Sec. Mayorkas should resign for putting the lives of innocent children in danger. You can read Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Hannah Dreier's report here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/migrant-child-labor-biden.html During an interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News, billionaire Elon Musk alarmingly explained that, prior to his acquisition of Twitter, government agencies had access to the private direct messages of users on the social media platform. During a House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA) asked Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about statements she made in March 2021—she had claimed, “vaccinated people don't carry the virus, they don't get sick.” Dr. Walensky explained that discrepancy between her optimistic claims in 2021 and reality were due to “an evolution of science.” On Wednesday, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) chaired the Senate Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition. Unfortunately, Sen. Fetterman seemed unwell. While appearing before a House Appropriations Committee, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Lawrence Tabak said he believes COVID-19 originated via a zoonotic transfer that occurred naturally. Is it just us, or does he sound exactly like Frank Pentangeli from The Godfather Part II? “I don't know nothing about that!”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (04/19/2023): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. During questioning, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) quoted a recent New York Times article documenting the Biden Administration ignoring multiple warnings that migrant children were being exploited for labor. Sen. Hawley stated that Sec. Mayorkas should resign for putting the lives of innocent children in danger. You can read Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Hannah Dreier's report here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/migrant-child-labor-biden.html 3:10pm- During an interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News, billionaire Elon Musk alarmingly explained that, prior to his acquisition of Twitter, government agencies had access to the private direct messages of users on the social media platform. 3:20pm- During a House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA) asked Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about statements she made in March 2021—she had claimed, “vaccinated people don't carry the virus, they don't get sick.” Dr. Walensky explained that discrepancy between her optimistic claims in 2021 and reality were due to “an evolution of science.” 3:30pm- On Wednesday, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) chaired the Senate Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition. Unfortunately, Sen. Fetterman seemed unwell. 3:45pm- While appearing before a House Appropriations Committee, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Lawrence Tabak said he believes COVID-19 originated via a zoonotic transfer that occurred naturally. Is it just us, or does he sound exactly like Frank Pentangeli from The Godfather Part II? “I don't know nothing about that!” 4:05pm- During a Homeland Security and Immigration hearing on Capitol Hill, Senator Rand Paul stated: “DHS even put out a video encouraging children to report their own family members to Facebook for disinformation if they challenged US government narratives on COVID-19. Does that not sound like something out of 1984? Does that not sound like something out of Stalin's Russia?” He went on to accuse the U.S. government of disseminating misinformation regarding COVID-19. 4:10pm- While appearing on Fox News with Laura Ingraham, Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) accused Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of having facilitated “the biggest child trafficking ring in U.S. history.” 4:15pm- Rich continues to marvel over the similarities between National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Lawrence Tabak's answers to Congressional questions about the origins of COVID-19 and Frank Pentangeli's responses to a Senate investigation hearing in The Godfather Part II. 4:30pm- In an article on his Substack—The Disinformation Chronicle—Paul Thacker documents how Dr. Anthony Fauci and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) “created an earworm in the intelligence community with lyrics bent against a Chinese lab accident.” You can read the full article here: https://disinformationchronicle.substack.com/p/the-wuhan-road-show-forming-a-band 4:45pm- Netflix announces they will discontinue its DVD mailing business and will also begin to crack-down on password sharing.   5:05pm- The Drive at 5: Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Taboo: 10 Facts You Can't Talk About”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent article on National Review, “We Need a Revenge of the Jocks.” Dr. Reilly writes, “Tennessee state representative Justin Pearson became famous as one of the so-called Tennessee Three, a small group of state lawmakers who led a mob into the legislative chamber during business hours. Pearson and another Justin (Jones), who disrupted the session with bullhorns, found themselves thrown out of the legislature (before being reinstated shortly thereafter). A bespectacled black dude known for his Afro hairdo and histrionic arm movements while speaking, Pearson always struck me as a Dollar General Malcolm X. But, the past few weeks have provided a deeper revelation about him: It's all an act.” Why are we incentivizing people to veer away from normalcy? Dr. Reilly argues, “[t]he focus of mainstream conservatism in the near term should be to re-normalize normalcy and to counter the institutions promoting division as a virtue.” You can read the full article right now: https://www.nationalreview.com/2023/04/we-need-a-revenge-of-the-jocks/?utm_source=recirc-desktop&utm_medium=homepage&utm_campaign=river&utm_content=featured-content-trending&utm_term=first 5:30pm- In a Wall Street Journal exclusive report, Aruna Viswanatha, Sadie Gurman, and C. Ryan Barber write, “[a]n IRS supervisor has told lawmakers he has information that suggests the Biden administration is improperly handling the criminal investigation into President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, and is seeking whistleblower protections… The supervisor has details that show ‘preferential treatment and politics improperly infecting decisions and protocols that would normally be followed by career law enforcement professionals in similar circumstances if the subject were not politically connected.'” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/irs-whistleblower-says-u-s-is-mishandling-hunter-biden-probe-7cd127f2?mod=hp_lead_pos7 5:40pm- Matt reveals his favorite comedy of all time is “This is the End”—Rich yells at him, but then concedes he has never seen the film. 6:05pm- In bombshell testimony on Wednesday, John Sopko—the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR)—told the House Oversight Committee, “as I sit here today, I cannot assure this committee or the American taxpayer we are not currently funding the Taliban…Nor can I assure you that the Taliban are not diverting the money we are sending from the intended recipients, which are the poor Afghan people.” You can read more about the testimony here: https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/19/politics/afghanistan-congress-watchdog-hearing/index.html 6:30pm- While speaking in North Charleston, South Carolina as part of his Florida Blueprint tour, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated, “a man in a dress is not a woman.” 6:45pm- Last month, The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board documented a “strange house call” the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made to independent journalist Matt Taibbi's home—unannounced “the same day Mr. Taibbi testified before the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.” The WSJ Editorial Board writes, “[t]he taxman left a note instructing Mr. Taibbi to call the IRS four days later. Mr. Taibbi was told in a call with the agent that both his 2018 and 2021 tax returns had been rejected…the curious timing of this visit, on the heels of the FTC demand that Twitter turn over names of journalists, raises questions about potential intimidation.” Today, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) confronted IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel about the aforementioned “visit” during a hearing on Capitol Hill. Read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/irs-matt-taibbi-twitter-files-jim-jordan-daniel-werfel-lina-khan-84ee518?mod=hp_opin_pos_2#cxrecs_s

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: On Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. During questioning, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) quoted a recent New York Times article documenting the Biden Administration ignoring multiple warnings that migrant children were being exploited for labor. Sen. Hawley stated that Sec. Mayorkas should resign for putting the lives of innocent children in danger. You can read Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Hannah Dreier's report here:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/migrant-child-labor-biden.html According to a report from Virginia Kruta of The Daily Wire, Disneyland “will host its first-ever Pride Nites as part of the park's ‘After Dark' series in June.” You can read more here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/disneyland-will-host-first-ever-pride-nite-during-after-dark-series According to the Wall Street Journal's Editorial Board, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has prevented city officials in Berkeley, California from banning gas stoves. You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/berkeley-gas-stoves-ninth-circuit-court-of-appeals-patrick-bumatay-645478c8?mod=opinion_lead_pos3

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (04/18/2023): 3:05pm- During a long-form interview with Fox News' Tucker Carlson, billionaire Elon Musk warned that there are dangers associated with rapid advancements in artificial intelligence—specifically A.I.'s potential ability to manipulate public opinion without anyone realizing it. Musk also hypothesized that A.I. could be used to lie or withhold pertinent information from users. Could A.I. be used by political parties to acquire power? 3:30pm- While testifying before a House Committee hearing, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona was unable to define what a “woman” is when pressed by Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA). 3:45pm- In response to Bud Light, and its parent company Anheuser-Busch, partnering with LGBTQ+ activist Dylan Mulvaney, friends of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released a “Real Men of Genius” parody commercial—but the commercial sounds incredibly similar to Mike Opelka's parodies, which aired last week. Did the DeSantis campaign team derive inspiration from Opelka? It certainly seems like it. 4:05pm- On Monday, Governor Phil Murphy spoke with Eric Landskroner of News 12 and took questions from New Jersey residents. During the 40-minute segment, Gov. Murphy denied that the unusual number of whale deaths along the Atlantic Coast could be linked to offshore wind development's usage of sonar to map the ocean's floor, despite concerns expressed by environmental experts. At one point, Gov. Murphy baselessly alleged that studies suggesting marine life may be jeopardized by windfarm development are being funded by the fossil fuel industry. Moments later, he conceded that he had no evidence to support those claims. 4:40pm- Who Won Social Media, Rich forgets to mention he was on Fox News, and Matt is rocking a mustache today… 4:50pm- While speaking with Dan Bongino on Fox News, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Physics Professor Max Tegmark said “we have no clue” how advanced artificial intelligence will actually work. 5:05pm- The Drive at 5: During a long-form interview with Fox News' Tucker Carlson, billionaire Elon Musk warned that there are dangers associated with rapid advancements in artificial intelligence—specifically A.I.'s potential ability to manipulate public opinion without anyone realizing it. Musk also hypothesized that A.I. could be used to lie or withhold pertinent information from users. Could A.I. be used by political parties to acquire power? 5:15pm- During his conversation with Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk noted that Meta—parent company of Facebook—CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent $400 million in 2020 which ostensibly benefited Democrats. He then rhetorically asked, “does that sound unbiased to you?” 5:20pm- While appearing on Fox News, billionaire Elon Musk recalled an alarming conversation he once had with Google co-founder Larry Page who vowed to build a “digital god” using artificial intelligence. 5:40pm- Surprisingly, Elon Musk revealed that he voted for President Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election—though, he emphasized he's “not a huge fan” of many of his policies. 5:50pm- On Monday, Governor Phil Murphy spoke with Eric Landskroner of News 12 and took questions from New Jersey residents. During the 40-minute segment, Gov. Murphy was asked why he spent $500,000 on Statehouse office furnishings. 6:05pm- On Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. During questioning, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) quoted a recent New York Times article documenting the Biden Administration ignoring multiple warnings that migrant children were being exploited for labor. Sen. Hawley stated that Sec. Mayorkas should resign for putting the lives of innocent children in danger. You can read Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Hannah Dreier's report here:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/migrant-child-labor-biden.html 6:30pm- According to a report from Virginia Kruta of The Daily Wire, Disneyland “will host its first-ever Pride Nites as part of the park's ‘After Dark' series in June.” You can read more here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/disneyland-will-host-first-ever-pride-nite-during-after-dark-series 6:40pm- According to the Wall Street Journal's Editorial Board, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has prevented city officials in Berkeley, California from banning gas stoves. You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/berkeley-gas-stoves-ninth-circuit-court-of-appeals-patrick-bumatay-645478c8?mod=opinion_lead_pos3

In this episode of the Advancing Surgical Care Podcast, ASCA Chief Executive Officer Bill Prentice sits down with surgery center payment policy expert Naya Kehayes for an informative discussion about the migration of surgical codes from the inpatient-only list to the list of procedures Medicare will reimburse in hospital outpatient departments (HOPD) and onto the ASC Covered Procedures List (ASC-CPL). They discuss a wide range of topics, including recent migration trends, future code migration (including orthopedic and cardiovascular procedures) and ASCA's continuing efforts to make the approval process at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services more transparent. Naya is a partner and the ASC Practice Leader for ECG Management Consultants and has more than 30 years of professional experience in healthcare. She is a trusted adviser to ASCA on a wide range of issues, particularly in matters before the federal agencies that oversee surgery centers, and a member of ASCA's Government Affairs Committee. 

This month, Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton sits down with Lex Nepomuceno, the association's senior communications director. Did you know that you can find resources of a $2,500 value from the Washington Hospitality Association's resources? It's not just emails and social media posts! Lex and Anthony talk about the new wage reports, the HERO, labor posters and toolkits and how they can help your business and how much you would save if you gathered all of this information yourself. Sponsored by My Hospitality Insurance.  You can find the new wage reports and the HERO on our members-only site.  Purchase extra copies of our labor posters here and all of our toolkits here.  If you want to join our Government Affairs Committee meetings or receive our Legislative News updates, email us at podcast@wahospitality.org. If you have any questions, email us at podcast @wahospitality.org. Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

Today's SWAPA Number is 27. That's the number of Senators on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. This week, that committee held a hearing to investigate the airline industry and invited SWAPA President Casey Murray to testify. If you had any doubt about the value of SWAPA's Government Affairs Committee, this hearing should be all the proof you need. GAC's relationships and their credibility in DC opened the door and our Union's data-driven analysis got Casey a seat at the table which allowed Casey to reach a nationwide audience. This week was proof that having a strong presence on Capitol Hill is critical to getting SWAPA Pilots' message heard by policymakers and the public.Im Kurt Heidemann and on this bonus edition of the SWAPA Number, we've collected all the senators questions and Casey's answers during that hearing.You can watch the full hearing at https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2023/2/executive-session

This week, our guest is Assoc. Prof. Of Medicine in Rheumatology at Loma Linda Univ. And board certified from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and Chair of ACR's Government Affairs Committee, Dr. Christina Downey. Dr. Downey discusses and shares with us how to counsel and provide small and practical steps for patients to improve their wellness as well as tips on staying healthy while juggling clinical practice, administrative responsibilities and family life. We'll learn all about empathy: what it is, how to get it and why you want it. And finally, Dr. Downey shares with us her work in advocacy for her patients and what motivates her to continue that work and fighting burnout 

*PLEASE RATE US on Apple Podcasts!!! * *Guest Bio: * Jason Shepherd is an Assistant Professor (adjunct) at Kennesaw State University in the School of Government and International Affairs. His courses have included American Political Parties, Careers in Politics, and Introduction to Government. Mr. Shepherd earned his AB in Political Science from the University of Georgia, his P.G. Diploma in Global Business from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, and his JD from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. He serves on numerous boards and councils including the Political Science Advisory Board at Kennesaw State University, the Board of Directors for the Center for Family Resource, the Board of Directors for Select Cobb, and as a member of both the Government Affairs Committee and the International Council for the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce. He is also the Atlanta Regional Ambassador for the Saïd Business School and a member of the Georgia Council for International Visitors. His commentary and political analysis on national and international political trends have appeared in Politico.com, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and FoxNews.com, among others. He has also appeared on-air on NBC's "Meet the Press" and has frequently been interviewed by NPR. He is admitted to practice law before the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court. Buy my first book available where ever books are sold, _Eternally Cancel Proof _in paperback, or Kindle on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Eternally-Cancel-Proof-Courageous-Battlefront/dp/B09VWWTQFS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1647986511&sr=8-1) or buy directly from me at my website Stacy on the Right!! (https://www.stacyontheright.com/eternallycancelproof/) ​ Thank you for listening! ​ We are live Monday through Friday from 9p to midnight eastern on SiriusXM the Patriot channel 125!!! ​ Thanks and God Bless you!! ​ -- Encouragement-- Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. —Psalm 90:2 and 4 -- Additional Content -- ​ Stacy's Blog (http://www.stacyontheright.com) Download previous episodes, and more! Contact Form stacy [at] stacyontheright.com