Podcasts about government relations

On this episode of Rich is joined by, Kurt Warner, licensed clinical social worker and therapist, examines how false idols can quietly take control of people's lives and shares insights from his new book False Idols: How Diversion is Destroying Democracy. Then, Ken Isaacs, Vice President of Program & Government Relations at Samaritan's Purse, gives a first-hand account from his recent trip to Gaza, detailing the devastation as Hamas adopts a scorched-earth strategy, and considers what the final outcome of the war may be. Finally, Paul Steidler, senior fellow at the Lexington Institute, exposes how Chinese engineers have been working on U.S. Department of Defense systems for decades, the potential dangers of these breaches, and the troubling presence of Chinese employees at Microsoft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mark Carney is considering pulling the online news act Guest: Blaise Boehmer, Senior Director, Government Relations and Public Affairs, National public relations Weekly Cecchini Check-In Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Can an app help you beat jet lag? Guest: Andrew Herr, founder and CEO of FlyKitt How important are friendships at work? Guest: Sandra Lavoy, workplace expert and Branch Director at Robert Half Car safety warning systems can make us less safe Guest: Ashish Agarwal, Ashish Agarwal is an associate professor of information, risk, and operations management at The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's really happening behind the scenes at the IFA and why does it matter more than ever right now?In today's episode, Matt Haller, President and CEO of the IFA, shares the growing role the IFA plays in protecting, enhancing, and promoting franchising. From Capitol Hill to convention halls, Matt explains how his team is helping franchise brands navigate policy, access education and build community.Matt dives into how stepping into leadership during the pandemic pushed the IFA to evolve faster than ever, from launching virtual education and advocacy platforms to expanding member programs. He shares how the organization adapted to serve the franchising community when it mattered most. We also explore the IFA's 3 core pillars - protect, enhance and promote - and how they show up in practice. Matt talks about new supplier partnerships, specialized education tracks and initiatives like VetFran and the Franchise Ascension Initiative and why they matter to the future of franchising.Matthew Haller is President & CEO of the International Franchise Association. Matt has been a key member of the IFA team for over 12 years, building extensive relationships with all three segments of the IFA membership: franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers. Before being named President and CEO in June of 2021, Matt held a number of roles across the IFA, including Communications Director, Vice President of Public Affairs, Chief of Staff to the CEO and Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, and Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs.If you've ever wondered whether IFA membership is worth it (or what it even includes), this episode is for you! Tune in to hear Matt share actionable ways franchisors and franchisees can engage with advocacy, education and support that's built to scale with them at every stage.Connect with MattWebsite https://www.franchise.org/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhaller/ResourcesIFA Advocacy Summit Sept 15- 17, 2025 - https://web.cvent.com/event/c8608e2c-1da1-4a9a-b675-fc061ac3954c/websitePage:a42a829c-7eda-4acd-967a-1521bb754e1c?i=UN1Ypicjz0OrKGqhQm4-Hw&rp=3e3bd460-a104-4dcf-b299-58c3a9d6240Franchise Directory - https://www.sba.gov/document/support-sba-franchise-directoryFranchise Registry - https://www.franchiseregistry.com/Current SBA SOP - https://www.sba.gov/document/sop-50-10-lender-development-company-loan-programsConnect with Tracy Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale JBF Franchise System - https://jbfsalefranchise.com/ Email: podcast@jbfsale.com Connect with Shannon Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale Website - https://shineexecutivecoaching.com/ Email - shannon@shineexecutivecoaching.com

In this episode of PeaceCast (recorded on August 1, 2025), Maxxe Albert-Deitch is joined by NJN's Director of Government Relations, Madeleine Cereghino, for a conversation about the mass flood of legislative actions revolving around Israel and Palestine that have hit Washington in the last handful of weeks. This episode addresses the basics of how to take action and contact your Representatives and Senators (especially since at the time that this episode is airing, they should all be in their home districts for August recess!), and touches on the ongoing conversation surrounding Palestinian statehood.  To take action on items that NJN has sent out alerts about: https://www.newjewishnarrative.org/take-action

In this episode of Restoration Today, Robbie Bradshaw, IICRC's Director of Government Relations, shares the latest wins for the restoration industry on Capitol Hill. From pushing mold legislation in states like Michigan to securing the adoption of the S520 standard, Robbie's work is all about protecting public health and raising the bar for remediation.He reveals how recent federal changes now allow 529 savings plans to cover industry certifications—opening more doors for skilled trade careers—and why the annual Educating the Advocates Symposium is empowering restorers to influence legislation. Robbie also cautions against relying on AI for copyrighted standards and stresses the value of official digital editions for accuracy.Plus, a peek into his life outside lobbying, where music fuels his creativity. Hear why he's optimistic about growing recognition of IICRC standards in law and how you can get involved in shaping the industry's future.

In this episode of Restoration Today, Robbie Bradshaw, IICRC's Director of Government Relations, shares the latest wins for the restoration industry on Capitol Hill. From pushing mold legislation in states like Michigan to securing the adoption of the S520 standard, Robbie's work is all about protecting public health and raising the bar for remediation.He reveals how recent federal changes now allow 529 savings plans to cover industry certifications—opening more doors for skilled trade careers—and why the annual Educating the Advocates Symposium is empowering restorers to influence legislation. Robbie also cautions against relying on AI for copyrighted standards and stresses the value of official digital editions for accuracy.Plus, a peek into his life outside lobbying, where music fuels his creativity. Hear why he's optimistic about growing recognition of IICRC standards in law and how you can get involved in shaping the industry's future.

In this episode, host Munir Haque sits down with Musap “Moose” Abdel, a social-impact entrepreneur whose journey from systemic barriers to award-winning changemaker reframes what purposeful growth really looks like. Moose explains how he built QA Enterprises to guide companies on AI governance and literacy while running Struggle Is Your Success (SIYS), a nonprofit that turns lived experience into mentorship for underserved youth.The conversation moves from crafting ethical AI strategies that respect data ownership to designing nonprofit boards that balance accountability with mission. Moose shares why journaling, disciplined calendars, and a values-driven advisory network keep both his for-profit and nonprofit ventures aligned. He also describes serving more than 500 young people and outlines plans to digitize programming and open an innovation hub that places community at the center of succession planning. Whether you're leading a board, launching a social enterprise, or mentoring the next generation, Moose's story proves that sustainable impact starts with humility, strategy, and relentless consistency.About the GuestMusop “Moose” Abdel is the founder of QA Enterprises, a Calgary-based consultancy that helps organizations navigate AI through a lens of governance and growth, and the founder of Struggle Is Your Success (SIYS), a nonprofit empowering youth through entrepreneurial skill-building. His leadership philosophy—rooted in empathy, action, and resilience—has guided public, private, and nonprofit partners across North America. Moose's work highlights the power of combining disciplined strategy with community-first purpose. •••Contact Munir Haque | Action Edge Executive Development Website: AEEDNow.com LinkedIn: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Musap “Moose” Abdel Websites: QA-Enterprises.com | SIYS.ca | https://www.linkedin.com/in/musap-abdel/Podcast Production Recorded at Pushysix Studios.Thanks for listening to Boardroom 180. Follow, rate, and share to help more leaders turn struggle into success.

Justin Maierhofer is the Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the Tennessee Valley Authority and serves as TVA's representative on the newly formed Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority. With more than two decades of experience in public power and federal energy policy, he's helping lead TVA through a landmark moment: becoming the first U.S. utility to advance a small modular reactor (SMR) construction permit through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's initial review phase.What does this milestone mean for America's energy future? Why are SMRs such a big deal - and why now? And how does Kentucky fit into this next-generation nuclear conversation?Expect to learn why TVA's Clinch River SMR project is seen as a blueprint for clean, scalable baseload power, how AI and data centers are reshaping electricity demand, the opportunity Kentucky has to repurpose coal infrastructure for nuclear, what the newly established Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority is working on, and how public-private partnerships are driving this new energy era forward.If you'd like to stay up to date on all things Middle Tech subscribe to our newsletter at middletech.beehiiv.com.

Welcome to Cure America! Donald T. Eason has an engaging conversation with Pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church in Detroit, tackling the pressing educational crisis in urban America. Pastor Sewell, a dedicated advocate for school choice, exposes the failures of Detroit's public schools—where 80% of students struggle to read at grade level—and calls for empowering parents to choose better schools for their children. Grounded in faith, his perspective ties biblical principles to policy reforms, aligning with President Trump's vision to uplift struggling communities. The show then transitions to a compelling panel discussion with policy experts Jonathan Alexandre Senior Counsel, Liberty Counsel Action and Marty Dannenfelser Vice President for Government Relations, Center for Urban Renewal and Education. They analyze the “one big, beautiful bill,” signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, a landmark achievement of the “America First” agenda. The panel highlights its transformative provisions: permanent tax cuts saving families an average of $10,000, including exemptions for tips and overtime; Medicaid reforms prioritizing vulnerable groups with work requirements; a one-year defunding of Planned Parenthood to curb abortion funding; a $1,700 tax credit for school choice scholarships, despite blue-state resistance; and robust border security funding ($46 billion for the border wall, $70 billion for ICE) to protect communities. Celebrating the Republican Party's 2024 election landslide and rejecting progressive policies, the panel emphasizes faith, personal responsibility, and American exceptionalism.

Join SU-USA President, Gail Martin and guest Bob Powers, SU-USA board member and Director of Government Relations at Bread for the World, as they discuss a new week's readings in John. You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ScriptureUnion.org⁠⁠ Featured Guest: Bob Powers, SU-USA Board MemberBob Powers is a leader, politico, and former diplomat with twenty years of experience in Washington, D.C. This work includes his efforts in private industry, large corporations, government, associations, and now as Director of Government Relations at Bread for the World.

Donald Trump's return to the White House promised economic disturbances if not outright challenges, and this is on top of the challenges that already existed like supply chains, wages, turnover, and the high cost of housing and real estate. It's also worth noting that these are not Guelph-specific challenges, but that's okay because the new president of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce is not from Guelph. What will be impact when Trump slaps 35 per cent on tariffs on Friday? On the other hand, maybe Trump will initiate another pause on implementing new tariffs. Does it even matter at this point? Businesses big and small depend on stability because if things are stable, you make reasonable predictions for the future in regard to planning, growth, marketing and hiring.  Andy Veilleux arrived in the president's office at the Guelph Chamber the day after Trump retook the White House, and when we say “arrived” we mean from outside of town. His most recent job was as Director of Policy & Government Relations at the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, a community similar to Guelph in some ways, but very, very different in others. There's a lot on Veilleux's desk, so what does he intend to do about it while also adapting to life as a new Guelphite? We will dig into all that and more on this week's edition as Veilleux discusses his background and experience, why he made the move to Guelph, and what he's learned about life in the city so far. He will also talk about the present business challenges, and why the Chamber of Commerce is about more than just business interests. Plus, he will discussthe importance of the University of Guelph to the city's overall economic health, and what he wants his tenure at the Chamber to be about.  So let's talk about business on this week's Guelph Politicast! You can follow him on social media @andyveilleux on Twitter and Instagram, and you can check out his poetry at his website. He will also be speaking at the Rotary Club of Guelph in their monthly meeting on Friday September 19 at the Italian Canadian Club, and you can register at the Rotary Guelph website. For more information about the Guelph Chamber of Commerce, you can find them at their website or on social media on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at Apple, TuneIn and Spotify . Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.

Welcome to CURE America, hosted by Donald T. Eason, President of CURE—the Center for Urban Renewal and Education. Joining the discussion are Marty Dannenfelser, Vice President for Government Relations at CURE; Kris A. Ullman, President of Eagle Forum; and Jonathan Alexandre, Senior Counsel at Liberty Counsel Action. The panel unpacks the “One Big Beautiful Bill” signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, analyzing its content and implications. The episode includes a speech by Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, a Louisiana Republican known for advocating conservative policies, faith, family, and American exceptionalism since 2023. The bill is presented as a landmark of the America First agenda and fulfillment of 2024 election promises by voters who rejected open borders, inflationary spending, and political division. Johnson highlights the bill's unifying effects across Black, Hispanic, Jewish, union, and suburban communities by promoting common-sense reforms. It permanently extends the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, averting 2026 tax hikes and offering families an average annual savings of $10,000. Major components include raising the Child Tax Credit to $2,200 (indexed to inflation), increasing the adoption credit to $5,000, exempting tips and overtime from taxation, and raising the estate tax exemption to $15–30 million. The bill encourages investment through full expensing of equipment and research, targeting a 1.2% boost in GDP. Welfare reforms implement work requirements (20–80 hours per month) for able-bodied adults on Medicaid or SNAP, while focusing assistance on vulnerable populations, excluding illegal immigrants, and cutting $1.5 trillion in government waste. Planned Parenthood is defunded for one year, with resources redirected to community health centers. Education policy includes permanent Opportunity Zones and a $1,700 scholarship credit to help students leave failing public schools. Border security receives $170.7 billion in funding: $51.6 billion for completing the wall, 116,000 detention beds, 13,000 officers and agents, and reimbursements to Texas. The bill emphasizes law enforcement, reducing illegal crossings, and restoring American global leadership through increased NATO spending, ceasefire initiatives, and trade deals. Though adding $3 trillion to the national deficit in the short term, the bill is framed as an investment in national strength, economic stability, and opportunity. Built on principles of liberty and self-governance, the bill seeks to deliver measurable results.

Fugro has announced a partnership with DTACT, a high-tech software company, and Ubotica, a leader in AI-powered satellite intelligence, to develop a unique data fusion and intelligence platform. This solution is designed to provide government organisations with the information needed to strengthen national security and safeguard critical underwater infrastructure. Underwater pipelines, communication cables, and other subsea assets are essential to modern society, supporting global economies and daily life. Threats to this vital infrastructure can severely disrupt energy supply and connectivity. To counter these growing risks, a unified platform combining multiple data sources will enable authorities to detect, identify, monitor and act on suspicious maritime activities, ensuring timely insights and intervention. "Fugro is committed to supporting safe and sustainable maritime operations," said Ivar de Josselin de Jong, Director of Strategy and Government Relations for Fugro's Maritime Security and Surveillance business. "This partnership with DTACT and Ubotica allows us to integrate additional intelligence into our Geo-data, enabling information-driven operations for national security efforts." Fugro will provide comprehensive Geo-data collected using its range of advanced autonomous solutions, including uncrewed surface vessels, underwater vehicles, and aerial drones, all managed through specialised remote operations. Ubotica will provide near real-time satellite vessel tracking data using its AI-driven acquisition technologies. DTACT will then use its data fusion capabilities to combine Fugro's Geo-data and Ubotica's satellite intelligence with countless other data streams, delivering a comprehensive intelligence picture for informed risk assessment and decision support. "Our partnership with Fugro and Ubotica brings together crucial capabilities," said Sander Swinkels, CEO and co-founder of DTACT. "The synergy created by combining Fugro's global Geo-data and maritime expertise with Ubotica's satellite intelligence allows our data fusion platform to create a complete and unified picture vital for protecting subsea assets." Fintan Buckley, CEO of Ubotica added: "Real-time intelligence is transformative for maritime situational awareness. The combined space-to-seabed surveillance and response capability that we are developing through this partnership is a game-changer. This integrated approach, bringing together our insights with Fugro and DTACT, creates enhanced maritime awareness and a near real-time response capability that will secure critical underwater infrastructure well into the future." This marks a unique industry collaboration and a major step forward in the monitoring and protection of underwater infrastructure. The solution will initially focus on serving governmental organisations in the North Sea and Baltic regions. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Guest: Mary Elizabeth CastleOrganization: Texas ValuesPosition: Director of Government RelationsTopic: A special session of the TX Legislature, which includes a bill called the Texas Women's Privacy Act, which protects females' private spaces, such as restroomsWebsite: txvalues.org, protectwomensprivacytexas.com

In this episode of Boardroom 180, Munir Haque sits down with innovation strategist Ed Bernacki to challenge the traditional assumptions around innovation. From international consulting to developing idea journals used by thousands, Ed shares how innovation isn't about flashy tech or radical disruption, it's a disciplined mindset rooted in trust, collaboration, and a deep understanding of problem-solving.Together, they explore why service-based innovation is often misunderstood, how cognitive diversity drives better decisions, and what it really takes to create value in new ways. Whether you're a board member, leader, or curious thinker, this conversation will reshape how you view innovation in your organization.Innovation Isn't Disruption, It's Discipline"About the Guest:Ed Bernacki is an internationally recognized innovation strategist, writer, and developer of practical tools that help leaders turn ideas into action. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Ed has worked across Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, and Australia—guiding both public and private sector organizations to build their capacity for innovation.He's the creator of the Navigator Journal series, has trained over 4,000 professionals in innovation skills, and has worked with governments, cities, and global leadership programs to design systems that support meaningful change. Ed is also one of Canada's most published voices on innovation—and a passionate advocate for reframing innovation not as disruption, but as a discipline rooted in mindset, structure, and trust.••• Contact Munir Haque | ActionEdge Executive Development:Website: AEEDNow.comLinkedIn: Action Edge Executive Development Inc.Contact Ed Bernacki:Website: http://www.navigatorjournals.com/Podcast Production:Recording: Pushysix StudiosTranscript:innovation is more than improvement.(...)I mean, improvements are important, but innovations are like a quantum improvement that breaks new ground to create value in new ways.(...)And I thought this is just brilliant because it starts a conversation.(...)Hey everyone and welcome to another episode of the Boardroom 180 podcast. I'm your host Manir Haq, an executive coach and senior board strategist. I've partnered with Action Edge Executive Development to lead their governance and political acumen division.(...) In each episode we meet with governance leaders and step into their boardrooms where decisions shape the world around us.Today's guest is Ed Bernanke, an internationally recognized innovation strategist, writer and developer of practical tools that help leaders turn ideas into action. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Ed has worked across Canada, New Zealand, the Middle East, Singapore, and Australia, guiding both public and private sector organizations to build their capacity for innovation.(...)He's the creator of the Navigator Journal Series, has trained over 4,000 professionals in innovation skills, and has worked with governments, cities, and global leadership programs to design systems that support meaningful change. Ed is also one of Canada's most published voices in innovation and a passion advocate for reframing innovation, not as disruption,(...)but as a disciplined, rooted in mindset, structure, and trust.(...) So welcome to the boardroom. Ed, how are you doing?Well, thanks very much. It's doing well, thank you.Sounds good.(...)So I just start a little bit like you were introduced to me and suggested to be on the podcast by Don Jones as he was on our last episode,(...) I think it's episode 24, and he talked a little bit about kind of the human potential. And I think that might be kind of a good segue into the stuff we're working on talking about today.(...)As well, I think during our pre-interview, he kind of said it as a bit of a small world that you knew one of my previous guests as well,(...) Bruce Anderson.Yeah. Yeah.(...) So Bruce Anderson, he was in episode 14, and he talked about nonprofit,(...)kind of nonprofit governance.(...)So are you telling me how, I think there's a bit of a story there on how you know each other and might lead into kind of our first line of questions.(...)Okay, sure.(...)Man, I have to say it's an extraordinary coincidence that two of your previous speakers were in fact, we all went to university together.(...)And all of three of us were in the sports management program at Laurentian University.(...) And basically we went there because it was the only place in Canada that in those days that actually offered a program in sports management. I mean, I had an interest in sport, but I knew I didn't wanna be like a coach. That just wasn't my thing at all.And what we studied essentially was a four year commerce degree.(...)And then on top of that, all our minor courses were essentially the business of amateur and professional sport.(...)And so you kind of learned about associations, nonprofit management.(...)And I think once we got out of there, people kind of went in different directions, but I have the same sort of background. I started with, as Bruce did, is working in the nonprofit sector for five years and my was in soccer association.(...)And then many years later, Don Jones and I collaborated on a project in the 2000s.(...)I kind of create these innovation journals(...) and we collaborated on pretty one for some of his programs.(...) So it's amazing. Well, we'll get into that a little bit later, hopefully.(...) So you kind of started out your career, it sounds like in sports management and kind of led up into kind of where your focus is today on innovation. So why don't you tell us, as I say, a little bit of your evolutionist or innovationist kind of origin story.(...) Well, I was kind of thinking about this idea.(...)Now looking back, I was always kind of the ideas guy, whether it was in university or high school,But I learned two things. My first job with the soccer association,(...)my boss got it and he started to harness that. So he would give me like little thinking jobs, thinking about improving this next year. There were five ways that we could do this.(...)And I would just go away and think about this up and give him a list of probably 10 things to do.(...) And I realized that I'm really good at doing this.(...)But second story was though, after book five or six years, I thought I need to more like get a real job. I ended up joining one of those big international consulting firms,(...) sort of a national marketing role.(...)And I was all enthusiastic about this.(...) And I certainly realized that not every organization wants you to be an ideas guy.(...)My Tiffany was going into a strategic planning session for our group.(...) And the director looked at the plan we did last year and all the things that were accomplished and said, you know what, this is all great. Let's just do it all again next year.(...)And I sat there and I was just dumbstruck because at a whole list of things that I thought could improve what we're doing.(...)And so I started to really explore some of these issues about what it's like, like why people think so differently to me. I didn't have a clue then, but this was what started getting me interested. Now, same time, because it was an...

In this episode of the HR Mixtape, host Shari Simpson welcomes Kurt Shoemaker, Director of Compliance and Government Relations at Paylocity. They dive into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a significant piece of legislation that impacts payroll, tax deductions, and employee benefits. This conversation is timely as employers navigate the complexities of compliance with new regulations, especially regarding paid family leave and tax deductions for overtime and tips. Kurt's insights provide clarity on how these changes will affect employee experience and organizational practices. Learn how the OBBBA affects tax deductions for overtime and tips. Discover why employers need to stay informed about compliance changes. Explore strategies for leveraging new benefits to enhance employee engagement. Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights that will help you adapt to the evolving HR landscape! Guest: Kurt Shoemaker, Director of Compliance and Government Relations, Paylocity

Listen to the first episode of the podcast Legislation Matters from our Government Relations team, where hosts Nicolette Sanders and Farhanah Mogra introduce the series and explore how UK legislation is made and why it matters to business. They explain the roles of MPs and Lords, the journey of a bill through Parliament, and how companies can engage with and influence the legislative process. With practical insights, this episode sets the stage for understanding how to navigate government, respond to consultations, and shape the policies that impact your organisations and businesses

View the WOCN Society's public policy information.View the WOCN Society's members-only online Public Policy Community to engage in communications about legislation, regulation or policy development, access to supplies or services for patients, or quality concerns.If you have questions for Kate or Chris, please email info@wocn.org.Visit the American Nurses Association Public Policy and Advocacy site for additional information and resources.Visit the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders site for additional information and resources. About the Speakers:Kate Lawrence, MSN, RN, CWOCN, WOCNF, has had a wonderful career path in nursing. Her journey has included acute care, medical surgical nursing, home care, hospice and over 30 years as a wound ostomy and continence nurse practicing the full WOC scope of practice.Her work in WOC nursing has included acute care in-patient, and the development of a comprehensive wound ostomy and continence service for inpatient, outpatient, and contract entities in a rural Vermont setting. Contracts included subacute care, long-term care, pediatric clinics for special needs, home care and hospice. Currently Kate is the Program Director of wound, ostomy and continence services at the VNA and Hospice of the Southwest Region in Vermont. Her role includes delivery of education, clinical care and consultation in home care, hospice, outpatient, long term care and community care facilities. Kate also serves as the Public Policy Coordinator for the WOCN Society.Chris Rorick, MPH, serves as a Senior Policy Advisor at Polsinelli, and the Director of Government Relations with the WOCN Society. Chris brings 25 years of experience in both state and federal government service and government relations. His focus is on health care and health science policy representing numerous physicians, nursing, and medical research associations. Prior to joining Polsinelli, Chris served in both the state district office and Washington, D.C. office of a U.S. Congressman from Colorado as well a staff member for several Representatives of the Colorado State Legislature.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.

In this episode, Ted Burnes interviews Dillon Harp, ACR Senior State Government Relations Specialist about the trends he saw in state legislatures this year, state bills that ACR tracked related to scope of practice, breast health and artificial intelligence and the importance of being aware of what's going on in your state legislature.

If you're working in energy policy, digitalisation, or want to shape how energy systems evolve beyond engineering and operations, this episode will speak directly to you.I sat down with Shota Lemondzhava , Head of Government Relations at the World Energy Council, to discuss the messy middle of the energy transition: where diplomacy, AI, cybersecurity, and global cooperation collide. Shota doesn't come from a traditional energy background—his route through political science and diplomacy is a reminder that shaping the future of energy isn't just for engineers. It's also about convening people, navigating trade-offs, and asking better questions.Here's what stood out for me, especially for those navigating complex energy systems or advising on transition strategy:⚡ Three Actionable Takeaways

Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, encourages listeners to honor America’s remarkable spiritual heritage, while inspiring us to influence the culture with faith and optimism. He’ll share about the vision, faith, and hopes of America’s Founding Fathers and the importance of understanding our history and preserving our moral values and religious freedoms. Receive the book Toward a More Perfect Union and an audio download of "A Hopeful View of America's Future" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Tune in to #texasvaluesreport with special guest Coach Joe Kennedy who won the football prayer case at the U. S. Supreme Court, and host Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations, Texas Values, as they discuss The Coach Kennedy Law (SB 11). #txlege #scotus Breaking! United States Supreme Court Will Hear Case on “Save Women's Sports” https://txvalues.org/breaking-united-states-supreme-court-will-hear-case-on-save-womens-sports/ Breaking! Texas Ten Commandments Law Under Attack by National Legal Organizations https://txvalues.org/breaking-texas-ten-commandments-law-under-attack-by-national-legal-organizations/ Breaking! Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs “Women's Bill of Rights”, Answering “What is a Woman?” in State Law https://txvalues.org/breaking-texas-governor-greg-abbott-signs-womens-bill-of-rights-answering-what-is-a-woman-in-state-law/ Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues

In this episode of Defence Deconstructed we sit down with Charlotte Duval-Lantoine, Robert Baines, and Nicolas Todd to reflect on the 2025 NATO Summit in the Hague and associated NATO Public Forum and NATO Industry Forum. We explore key takeaways from the 76th NATO Summit, including its major actions, how it compared to last year's summit in Washington, D.C., progress on NATO's minimum defence spending targets, the new investment pledge, and commitments to improve allied capabilities. Our focus is on what these developments mean for Canada, particularly in light of Donald Trump's presence at the summit. // Guest bios: - Charlotte Duval-Lantoine is the Vice President, Ottawa Operations and a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, as well as Triple Helix's Executive Director and Gender Advisor. - Robert Baines is the President and CEO of the NATO Association of Canada. - Nicolas Todd is VP Government Relations and Communications for the Canadian Association for Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). // Host bio: David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Recommended Readings: - "Values" by Mark Carney - "Forced to Change" by Bernd Horn and Dr. Bill Bentley - "Freedom's Forge" by Arthur Herman - "A Call To Arms" by Maury Klein // Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll Release date: 27 June 2025

Our latest guest is Brian Wild, the Chief Government Relations Officer at NAW (the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors). During his conversation with Karthik while attending the NAW Executive Summit, he talked about his role at NAW, making the move to Washington, D.C. with aspirations to make a difference, and what it takes to be an effective lobbyist, driven by his foundational belief in the principles of capitalism. Brian shares his genuine excitement about the world of politics, viewing it as a 'contact sport' that demands ongoing and active engagement, along with his voracious appetite for staying on top of current events, showcasing the strength of his commitment to political science, the support of industry growth, and what it takes to be the voice representing the best interests of the very businesses that make up the backbone of our economy.

Join Newton One Advisors (Mark Singer and Steve Target) and Josh Caron, Vice President of Government Relations at M Financial, for a comprehensive legislative update on the dynamic landscape in Washington. Stay informed on the latest developments shaping our future (Recorded June 10th, 2025). 

Leadership. Heart. Grit. And all under the age of 40. Those are just some of the defining traits of the 2025 Class of Westfair Business Journal's 40 Under Forty honorees. Nearly 200 guests gathered on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Serafresca at The IC in Stamford, Connecticut, to celebrate these rising stars, recognized for their resilience, innovation, and community impact. The event, launched in 2006 by Westfair Communications, shines a spotlight on young leaders making a difference across Fairfield County. Westchester Talk Radio was on site, with host Joan Franzino speaking with 40 Under Forty honoree Elizabeth Esposito, Community & Government Relations Specialist with United Illuminating, about her role in strengthening community ties and advancing public engagement efforts.

John Scott, Director of Government Relations and Dom Venezia, Director of Environmental Health and Safety join Megan Lynch to talk about the "Reworld" a new company that is moving to the St. Louis area.

Tonnie Wybensinger, Head of Government Relations for the Small Business Investors Association — interviewed at the AICA BDC Forum in New York on June 11 — discusses the role that lobbyists play in the legislative process and how current efforts to improve the tax treatment of business-development companies, as well as to level the playing field with mutual funds when calculating expense ratios for fund-of-funds. Those efforts — which have been ongoing for years — could soon be coming to a head, with the BDC tax-parity legislation included in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" currently winding through Congress.

What is the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, how did it originate, and where do we currently stand? Join us for this episode where industry experts unpack the BEAD program, the policy change to allow for performance bonds as an alternative to letters of credit for required security, and what surety professionals need to know and consider. You'll hear how surety professionals can approach BEAD grant recipients and internet service providers so they understand the advantages of bonding. Check out the BEAD Program Surety Bond Information Kit mentioned during this episode and subscribe to NASBP's Focal Point to stay up-to-date on BEAD and other key legislative and regulatory developments related to surety. With special guests: Lawrence LeClair, Director, Government Relations, NASBP, Philip Macres, Principal, Klein Law Group, PLLC, Cory Sanderson, Home Office Underwriting Manager, The Hartford, and Joseph Henson, Senior Consultant, Widelity Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP Sponsored by EMC Bond!

Join host Vonnie Estes on “Fresh Takes on Tech” as she welcomes back Mollie Van Lieu, VP of Nutrition and Health in Government Relations at IFPA. They delve into the implications of the MAHA Commission's first report, co-chaired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., highlighting its focus on ultra-processed foods, regulatory reform, and the influence of industry on nutrition science. Mollie shares insights into challenges with corporate influence, opportunities for produce initiatives, and anticipates changes in public health policy. Discover how these findings could shape the future of food and health policy.Key Takeaways• The MAHA Commission's first report identifies ultra-processed foods and environmental chemicals as key contributors to child health deterioration.• Mollie Van Lieu suggests both “hits” and “misses” in the report, especially regarding the mention of fruits and vegetables in fighting root causes of diet-related diseases.• An ongoing challenge in public trust is the intertwined relationship of industry-funded research and policy influences; the need for increased federal funding in nutrition research is crucial.• Produce incentives and produce prescription programs are vital yet under-discussed elements within federal nutrition policy initiatives.• Future directions may include regulatory actions on ultra-processed foods and school meal contents as well as restructuring of dietary guidelines to be more concise.Guest Resources• International Fresh Produce Association: freshproduce.com• Federal SNAP and WIC programs• MAHA Commission led by HHSEngage with the full episode as Mollie Van Lieu offers rich insights into the complexities of nutrition policy and its potential future shifts. Stay tuned to Fresh Takes on Tech for more groundbreaking discussions on food innovation and public health.Show LinksInternational Fresh Produce Association - https://www.freshproduce.com/Fresh Takes on Tech - https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFreshProduceAssociation/Twitter - https://twitter.com/IntFreshProduce/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-fresh-produce-association/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intlfreshproduceassn/

This week, we welcome Cornell Winston (current President of the American Association of Law Libraries) and Jenny Silbiger (President‑Elect). Speaking from sunny San Diego and O‘ahu's courthouse halls, the duo joins the show to preview AALL's 2025 Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon—and to talk candidly about the challenges and opportunities facing the legal‑information profession during a time of rapid technological and political flux.Cornell and Jenny explain why open communication has become a strategic imperative for AALL. Although board books have long been public, they are doubling down on proactive updates—through e‑briefings, “Know‑It‑AALL” newsletters, and 80‑plus committee channels—because members crave clarity when the profession feels under siege. Their message is simple: phone numbers and inboxes are open; no question is off‑limits. The leaders frame transparency not as a defensive posture, but as an invitation to pull every member into the conversation and decision‑making process.The discussion then turns to the vacant Government Relations role—often seen as AALL's front line in Washington. Cornell reassures listeners that, despite the hiring gap, advocacy has never left the stage: the Government Relations Committee partners with ALA and other allies, tracks executive‑order whiplash, and issues public statements on IMLS funding or Library of Congress appointments. While lobby dynamics have shifted since COVID‑era restrictions, AALL continues to file comments, weigh amicus briefs, and equip members to speak up in their own jurisdictions until the position is refilled.Next, the hosts probe changes to the volunteer pipeline. Under the new process, virtually every member who raises a hand gets a seat—whether on a jury, committee, or the coveted Annual Meeting Program Committee. Headquarters now monitors overlapping appointments to spread opportunities and ensure early‑career librarians experience the career‑shaping mentorship Greg once received from the late Bob Oakley. Jenny underscores that engagement options range from micro‑tasks to multi‑year leadership roles, accommodating both time‑pressed newcomers and seasoned veterans.Turning to the July 19‑22 conference itself, Cornell shares upbeat registration numbers, hotel tips, and—importantly—news of no late‑registration fee increase. Portland's light‑rail pass, tax‑free shopping, and Nike/Columbia/Adidas discounts sweeten the trip, but the intellectual draw is formidable: 65‑plus programs, four pre‑conference workshops, and a cross‑pollinated AI track that unites academic and private‑sector librarians. Keynote speaker Roosevelt Weeks, renowned for transforming Austin Public Library into a nationally acclaimed, radically welcoming space, will challenge attendees to double down on access and inclusion.Asked for their “biggest challenge” predictions, Jenny cites the breakneck pace of AI and the resulting imperative to preserve integrity in an era of deepfakes and data deluge. Cornell echoes the warning: librarians must remain society's trusted validators and proclaim that expertise without apology. As the gavel passes in Portland, Jenny's presidential agenda crystallizes around three goals—meeting members where they are, converting dialogue into strategic action, and leaving the profession stronger for the next generation. Whether you are a long‑time AALL stalwart or a first‑time volunteer, this episode is a reminder that the future of legal information will be shaped by those who show up, speak up, and keep the channels open.Listen on mobile platforms:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[Special Thanks to ⁠Legal Technology Hub⁠ for their sponsoring this episode.] Blue Sky: ⁠⁠@geeklawblog.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@marlgeb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.comMusic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jerry David DeCicca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcript

Panelists: Scott Wittnebel – Director of Pharmacy Services, IPC Mark Kinney – Executive Vice President of Government Relations, IPC Sam Pomeroy – Director of Pharmacy Services and Specialty Programs, IPC Nick Secrest – Vice President of Member Performance, IPC​ Visit www.ipcrx.com to learn more about IPC's services

This is a recording of a New Jewish Narrative webinar from June 4th, 2025.  "The perimeter" is the term used to describe the ever-expanding buffer zone on the Gaza side of the entire Israel-Gaza border from which Palestinians have been forcibly removed since the beginning of the war. As Breaking the Silence's recent report demonstrates, the area has over time been completely decimated and razed to the ground, at the expense of Palestinian residential homes and neighbourhoods, industrial areas, greenhouses, agricultural land and much more. To discuss this report and recent stories from Gaza and the West Bank, we spoke with Breaking the Silence's Luiz Aberbuj and Shay Daniely. This conversation was hosted by New Jewish Narrative's Director of Government Relations, Madeleine Cereghino.  Read the report: https://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/inside/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Perimeter_English-2.pdf Learn more about NJN- https://www.newjewishnarrative.org/ Learn more about Breaking the Silence- https://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/

Andrew McClanahan, Senior Director at LexisNexis Risk Solutions for Government Relations rejoins for Part Three of the conversation around government program integrity and we tackle the urgent "so what" in today's government assistance landscape — what can agencies actually do to strengthen their fraud, waste, and abuse defenses amid tightening budgets, AI-driven bot attacks, and mounting operational pressures? We also unpack practical, tech-enabled strategies for modernizing fraud prevention frameworks, streamlining verification processes, and improving both customer experience and staff retention.

Congress passed a major piece of legislation on the evening of Wednesday, May 21—the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (HR1) was voted out of the US House of Representatives and moved on to the US Senate.Eric Teetsel, President of Center for Renewing America, joins AFC President Jim Minnery on today's episode of "I'm Glad You Said That" to unpack what the passage of this bill means for families, faith, and freedom.Teetsel also served as Vice President of Government Relations at The Heritage Foundation.He has a long track record of experience in government at the federal, state, and local levels. He was Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri where he also held the roles of Legislative Director and Special Assistant. Teetsel previously served as President of the Family Policy Alliance of Kansas, Director of Faith Outreach for the Marco Rubio presidential campaign, and Executive Director of the Manhattan Declaration for life, marriage, and religious freedom, and more.Hope you can tune inSupport the show

In this episode, we are joined by Tom Huntley, who is Vice President of Government Relations and Defense at REGENT, to discuss the future of advanced maritime mobility. We discuss the technological breakthroughs that have allowed for recent developments in Seagliders and the current state of play in the maritime industry. Additionally, Huntley lays out the potential commercial, homeland security, and defense missions that seagliders are well-suited for. For more information on REGENT, visit their website: https://www.regentcraft.com/ To view the first flight of REGENT's quarter-scale seaglider, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka1GpNGdjXMTo receive updates about the NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition on August 27-29, 2025 at the Washington D.C. Convention Center, please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.orghttps://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETIhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI

Andrew McClanahan, Senior Director at LexisNexis Risk Solutions for Government Relations rejoins for Part Two of the conversation around government program integrity and he unpacks the increasing state responsibilities for service delivery and the tough financial balancing acts agencies face while grappling with program reforms, fraud prevention, and privacy protection. We also discuss Medicaid work requirements, SNAP eligibility controversies and the politics of data sharing and we tackle the practical realities and policy debates shaping public assistance programs today.

In our first episode of This Is Growing Old: The Check Up, we reflect on our conversation last month with Natalie Kean, Director of Federal Health Advocacy at Justice in Aging. During our chat, Natalie emphasized the serious implications of proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP for vulnerable Americans. Around the same time, we also saw reductions in federal funding and staffing at the Department of Health and Human Services, further threatening health security for people living with Alzheimer's and related diseases, and other chronic conditions.Today, we're checking in with Adina Lasser, the Alliance's Director of Public Policy and Government Relations, to get an update on these developments, what the Alliance is doing in response, and why it matters to you, our listeners.

Friday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with thoughts on weather premium in the markets and perspective on price action ahead of the holiday weekend with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we have a conversation about the dairy industry, the reconciliation process and more with Paul Bleiberg, Executive Vice President, Government Relations at the National Milk Producers Federation. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about reconciliation moving to the Senate, the Farm Bill, mental health awareness in agriculture and much more with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS). Then we close the show with an update and comments on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report released on Thursday with Caleb Ragland, President of the American Soybean Association.  

The Asia-Pacific is an area of great power contestation, of an intense rivalry between major powers, particularly the United States and China. How influence and dominance intersect in the Asia Pacific has major implications for the politics, economies and militaries of the countries in the region. Guest: Mike Bosack (Special Adviser for Government Relations,Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies) Recorded 29th April, 2025.

From the Trump administration's 'skinny budget' that aims to cut $12 billion from the US Department of Education to the latest version of the state budget which underfunds Ohio's public schools by $2.75 billion in the next two years, threats at the federal and state levels make it more important now than ever the educators stand up for the supports and resources our students need. There are also opportunities to make our schools even better, including proposed legislation to support school meals and to provide financial support for student teachers. OEA Director of Government Relations breaks down some of the big issues, and tells us what we can do to make a difference right now.TAKE ACTION NOW | Click here for the OEA Action Alert to contact your state lawmakers and tell them to fully and fairly fund our public schools in this state budget.  Click here to sign a petition to protect Ohio's classrooms and support the Fair School Funding Plan. Click here for a flyer with QR links and information to help encourage others to take action, too. TELL YOUR STORY | Lawmakers need to hear from Aspiring Educators and active educators about what working full time as a student teacher while paying full tuition and receiving no compensation has meant in your own life, and why things need to change. Please contact OEA Government Relations if you have a story to share when HB 205, the Future Educators Support Act, comes up for proponent testimony. LEARN MORE | Click here to see how your school district would benefit under a fully funded Fair School Funding Plan. Click here to see much your local school district will be shortchanged under the House-passed version of the state budget. Click here for fact sheets about the school districts in each Ohio legislative district to help in your conversations with your lawmakers. Click here for more resources from the All in for Ohio Kids coalition to help you engage your local school board and your state lawmakers on this critically important issue.  SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS | With Congress on recess from May 27 through June 2, now is the ideal window to meet with your U.S. Representative and Senators in your home district. In-person meetings during recess are one of the most powerful ways to make our voices heard. Here's how to get started:Find your members of Congress – Visit www.house.gov and www.senate.gov to look up your district's Representative and Senators.Request a meeting – Use their online “District Office” scheduling portals or call their local offices directly.Prepare your message – Oppose proposed federal cuts: Explain how rollback of Title I, IDEA, ESSA and other critical education programs would widen opportunity gaps, undermine supports for students with disabilities, and force cuts to classroom staff and school services. – Highlight equity impacts: Emphasize that reduced funding disproportionately harms low-income and rural communities, jeopardizing after-school programs, mental-health services, and resources for English learners. – Call for investment: Urge them to protect and increase federal education funding so every student has access to qualified teachers, up-to-date materials, and safe learning environments.Bring allies – Invite fellow educators, parents, or community members to join you for greater impact.Provide feedback – Use OEA's member lobbying feedback form to let us know how the conversation with you elected officials went and what subjects you discussed. Please also indicate if your requests went unanswered using OEA's feedback form. Featured Public Education Matters guest: Dan Ramos, OEA Director of Government RelationsDan Ramos is from Lorain, Ohio, where he attended school at St. John the Baptist and Lorain Southview High School.  After graduating high school in 2003, Dan obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, International Affairs and Philosophy from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, OH in 2007.  Through the 2008 presidential election cycle, he joined the Obama for America campaign, working to help elect President Obama in northeastern Ohio.  In 2009, Dan was hired by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) District 1199 WV/OH/KY.  Initially working with SEIU as an Administrative Organizer, representing and negotiating contracts for SEIU's state employees' division, he became SEIU 1199's Political and Legislative Liaison in late 2010.  In 2011, Dan worked with fellow labor lobbyists and attorneys in the effort to stop Senate Bill 5 while it was in the General Assembly, and then lead SEIU's efforts field in Central and Northeast Ohio to collect signatures referendum and then defeat SB 5 on the November 2011 ballot.  In 2012, Dan moved to the Ohio Education Association. Dan has served as OEA's Political Advocacy Consultant, where he was responsible for growing OEA's member political action and legislative advocacy, increasing OEA's PAC membership, the Fund for Children and Public Education, and assisting in OEA's political coalitions, such as LEAD Ohio and the America Votes Coalition. In 2018, Dan Ramos moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where he served as a Labor Relations Con...

MONOLOGUE Carney Lied His Way To Election Victory NEWSMAKER Oversight needed after ambulance with child inside diverted by rally https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/warmington-oversight-needed-after-ambulance-with-child-inside-diverted-by-rally   Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun Columnist OPEN LINES THE HOMESCHOOL ADVISOR Education, Independent from the state is the Cornerstone of a Flourishing Society https://chooseeducationindependence.com/blog/we-believe-in-flourishing-society/   Lauren Gideon - Director of Government Relations at Classical Conversations https://classicalconversations.com NEWSMAKER Ostrich cull battle intensifies as feds double down on plan to kill healthy flock https://www.rebelnews.com/ostrich_cull_battle_intensifies_as_feds_double_down_on_plan_to_kill_healthy_flock   Drea Humphrey Rebel News' B.C. Bureau Chief OPEN LINES BEYOND BIG PHARMA Why More Tests, More Drugs, and More Screenings Are Making Us Sicker—Not Healthier https://pamkilleen.substack.com/p/alan-cassels-clarion-call-the-medical   Pam Killeen is a health and wellness coach, co-author of The Great Bird Flu Hoax and host of The Circadian Reboot with Pam Killeen podcast. www.pamkilleen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump's approval rating is up to 44%. Some recent polling shows Americans are a little less worried about recession and inflation. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they thought about this. Her guests this week are Meghan Holbrook, Senior Vice President of Government Relations with Zions Bank and Kelli Pierce,  Digital Media Associate with the R Street Institute. 

Watch #texasvaluesreport with special guest Amie Ichikawa, Independent Women Ambassador, and host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values as Amie shares her story of being incarcerated in a women's prison with a male inmate. Watch our press conference during Women's Privacy Day of Action at the Texas Capitol. ALERT: We are at the end of the week and Chairman Ken King still has not set a hearing for SB 240, the Texas Women's Privacy Act. Time is running out! Call Chairman Ken King's office TODAY to ask for a hearing for SB 240! (512) 463-0736 Read full Action Alert here: https://buff.ly/G5i0eza Victory Channel interview with host Mike Garofalo and guest Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values on the Texas Women's Privacy Act. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GhqV8oxBo/ Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues

TOI-270 d is revealing secrets about the most common type of planet in our galaxy, sub-Neptunes. Sarah Al-Ahmed is joined by planetary geochemist Chris Glein from the Southwest Research Insitute to discuss his team’s new analysis of its atmosphere, using data from JWST and insights from Earth analogs. Then, The Planetary Society’s Director of Government Relations, Jack Kiraly, breaks down the historic budget cuts proposed for NASA in the U.S. President’s “skinny” budget request, including a 47% reduction to its science program funding. We close out with Bruce Betts and What’s Up. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-toi-270-dSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you concerned about high turnover in youth-serving nonprofits? Wondering why dedicated staff working with vulnerable young people struggle to make ends meet? In this episode, you'll get findings from groundbreaking research on the wage crisis among youth-serving nonprofit workers in San Francisco, and what can be done to address it. Host Rusty Stahl interviews Madison Holland, founder of the Prosperity Initiative.Madison shares key findings from their recent report revealing that this workforce is predominantly women (69%) and people of color (80%), with over half not earning a living wage, and 40% working multiple jobs to survive. The research identifies how low wages create a harmful cycle: poor staff retention leads to deteriorating service quality, and ultimately worse outcomes for youth. Most critically, this undermines the trusted relationships that vulnerable young people need with consistent adult mentors, the very foundation of effective nonprofit youth work.The conversation explores solutions targeting different stakeholders: government funders must cover full program costs and reduce administrative burdens; philanthropic funders should provide unrestricted multi-year funding; and nonprofits themselves need to leverage collective power by refusing to underprice their services and explicitly prioritizing staff well-being in budgets. Madison emphasizes that investing in the nonprofit workforce isn't just about fairness to workers—it's essential for achieving meaningful outcomes for the young people these organizations serve.Bio:Madison Holland graduated from the University of San Diego with a bachelor's degree in Psychology (Childhood Development emphasis) and Political Studies (Social Justice emphasis). She later earned a Master's degree in Urban and Public Affairs from the University of San Francisco, focusing her thesis on legislation related to juvenile hall closures.With over ten years of experience working with children in various roles and settings, Madison most recently served as the Director of Advocacy and Government Relations at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco. There, she led advocacy efforts, managed government funding, and oversaw mentorship and youth advocacy programs. Madison has been actively involved in the Children & Youth Fund's Service Providers Working Group for seven years, where she contributed significantly to budget advocacy work, membership engagement, resource and infrastructure development, and more.Madison is passionate about preventing burnout, building a healthier youth-serving nonprofit workforce, and redefining narratives around working in the nonprofit sector. She believes that choosing a career dedicated to serving others should not require sacrificing personal well-being. She was a fundamental part of driving the work to obtain grant funds that led to the creation of the Prosperity Initiative.You can find all the episodes of this podcast plus our blog, toolkit and other resources at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundthepeople.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And we invite you to learn from all the amazing past guests of Fund the People - A Podcast with Rusty Stahl at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundthepeople.org/ftp_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Prosperity Initiative - find the report, download related materials, subscribe to their newsletter, and connect with their work.madison@prosperityinitiative.orgWage Crisis One Pager 2.20.pdfWage Crisis Report 2024.pdfFindings Summary - Prosperity Initiative.pdf

Every other week during this election season, Trent Hightower, TVMA's General Counsel and Director of Government Relations, will bring you concise, impactful updates on veterinary legislation and advocacy efforts shaping the future of our profession.Here is our May 2 update.Contact Trent Hightower at:thightower@tvma.org(512)610-6656Support the show

Emi Chutaro, Executive Director of the Pacific Island Health Officers Association, explains what she hopes others gain from Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Paul Bonta, Director of Government Relations for the Safe States Alliance, tells us about his organization's most recent advocacy day; and a new ASTHO blog article highlights recent Congressional hearings focused on key challenges facing older adults. PIHOA Web Page National Archives Web Page: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Safe States Alliance Web Page ASTHO Blog Article: Hearings Spotlight Inflation, Opioids, and Other Challenges Facing Older Adults ASTHO Web Page: State and Territorial Administrative Readiness (STAR) Center  

NASA’s science programs are facing the largest proposed budget cut in more than 40 years. This staggering 47%reduction could cancel missions, waste billions in U.S. taxpayer investments, and unravel decades of discovery. In this episode of Planetary Radio, host Sarah Al-Ahmed is joined by Casey Dreier, The Planetary Society’s Chief of Space Policy, and Jack Kiraly, Director of Government Relations. Together, they break down what the “passback” stage of the federal budget process means for NASA, which missions and programs are in jeopardy, and how you can help push back. Later in the show, Chief Scientist Bruce Betts joins us for a reflective What’s Up as we explore the science that could be lost and why it still deserves to be saved. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-passback-budget-breakdownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.